Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Norway in Hanoi along with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) co-hosted a seminar “Norway-Vietnam: Cooperation opportunities in aquaculture and seafood” on 28 February 2023 …
Norway and Vietnam boost cooperation in aquaculture and seafood export Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, along with the Trade Council paid a courtesy visit to Quezon City Government in Quezon City, the Philippines on Monday, 27 February …
Denmark to boost cooperations with Philippines in energy, sustainability, and food security Read More
Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Trần Lưu Quang, recently met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt, and discussed potential collaborations in several areas during the 52nd regular …
Vietnam Deputy PM meets Norwegian official at UN Human Rights Council Read More
Malaysia has set aside more than $2 million American dollars to fight Islamophobia. The money goes to translating and printing the Quran in several languages and distributing copies internationally. Out …
Malaysia to send 20,000 translated Qurans to Sweden Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, recently visited Laos to present a letter of credence to the Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith. President Sisoulith expressed his hope for Denmark and …
Danish Ambassador presents letter of credence to Lao President Read More
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says Putin has made it clear that he wants more war. He also stated, that he senses that China may have plans to step in and …
Stoltenberg fears China will supply Russia with weapons Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rut Kruger Giverin, had a two-day visit to West Papua on Monday, February 20, to witness the sustainable development in the province. During her visit, …
Norwegian Ambassador of Indonesia to observe sustainable development Read More
The European Union announced Monday, February 20, that the ministers were to impose sanctions on nine officials in Myanmar. All offficials are linked to rising violence, human rights abuses and …
EU slaps sanctions on nine Myanmar officials Read More
The Philippine’s Foreign Affairs Secretary, Enrique Manalo, recently met with foreign ministers from Finland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, and Sweden during the 2023 Munich Security Conference. At the event, they …
Philippines foreign affair secretary meets foreign ministers from Europe Read More
The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states – Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, recently had an inaugural joint committee meeting where they assessed the implementation of …
Philippines and Europe Free Trade Association reaffirm economic cooperation Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe: Innovation and sustainable development will be the pillars of bilateral cooperation between Sweden and Vietnam On the occasion of the new year 2023, Swedish …
Sweden and Vietnam: Innovation and sustainable development Read More
China-based tech giants are raising international concerns on national security. Beijing has continuously denied any link to cyber attacks or espionage through tech companies, but the western world keeps feeling …
Chinese tech giants face scrutiny due to spy concerns Read More
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will end his term in October as planned, according to spokesperson. This was stated after a German newspaper reported a further extension until April 2024, was …
NATO chief Stoltenberg won’t extend term Read More
Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai, Lise Nordgaard, had an interview with CGTN and its reporter, Wu Bin, about Norway’s expectation in strengthening China-Norway bilateral relations. The Consul General highlighted that …
Norway to promote tourism and seafood exports to China Read More
A majority of 53 percent of Finns has voted, not to wait for Sweden in the quest of NATO membership. Only 28 percent voted to wait. The two Nordic countries …
Finns vote to leave Sweden behind in quest of NATO membership Read More
Norway’s justice minister has apologized for failing to admit, that she installed and used TikTok on her government-issued phone. The Chinese video-sharing app, has raised fears in the West that …
Norwegian minister under fire for using TikTok on her work phone Read More
The Danish Energy Agency has suspended applications to install new wind farms and other renewable energy projects. This is due to a potential conflict with the European Union law, it …
Denmark suspends wind power projects over EU conflict Read More
Mikko Karna, chairman of the Finnish Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group, and Finnish lawmaker Tom Packalen met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday, February 7. Karna said, it was an honor …
Finland hopes to improve economic ties to Taiwan Read More
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …
Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022 Read More
Anker Hansen, a Danish long-term prisoner in Indonesia, died in his cell on January 14, 2023. The Dane served eight years for a drug conviction – a sentence the 63-year-old …
The body of former Danish prisoner will not return home Read More
Nearly 120 Vietnamese people in Sweden and Latvia and a number of Swedish friends joined the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration held by the Embassy of Vietnam in Stockholm on …
Vietnamese people in Sweden and Latvia celebrate Lunar New Year Read More
The representative of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Deputy Defence Minister Gen Chaicharn Changmongkol, met with the Swedish Ambassador, HE Jon Astrom Grondahl, and CEO of Saab AB, Micael …
Thailand and Sweden agree to sign MoU on military equipment Read More
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic unions will quit the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in protest of “immoral activity”, including holding a congress in Oman, which has limited press freedom, …
Nordic unions to quit global journalists’ federation Read More
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is currently in Japan as part of his Asian tour. A tour, that has sparked suspicion in China. Stoltenberg first arrived in Seoul Jan. 29. …
China suspicious as Stoltenberg seeks stronger alliance with Asia Read More
Monday, hundreds of Indonesian Muslims marched to the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta to condemn the recent burnings of the Quran by the far-right activists Rasmus Paludan. More than 300 protesters …
Indonesian Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden Read More
On Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia would immediately distribute one million copies of the Quran around the world. This comes as a response to the …
Malaysia reacting to burning of the Quran Read More
“Denmark needs to upgrade and intensify its relationships in the Asia Pacific, and I believe we will see Denmark more active in this region,” says new Danish Ambassador to the …
“The Philippines is key to upgrade Denmark’s relationships in the Asia-Pacific!” Read More
The Philippines’s Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) issued a statement on Monday, 23 January 2023, saying that the country would implement digitization by learning from and collaborating with …
Philippines discusses digital cooperation with Denmark Read More
On January 17th, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam held the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Accords on ending the war and restoring …
Viet Nam celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Accords on ending the Viet Nam war Read More
The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the EU Delegation to Singapore has launched a collaborative project, SEA Air, in celebration of diversity and connectivity. The exhibition broadcasts arts …
CCA Singapore and EU Delegation celebrates diversity by collaborating on cross-regional artistic exhibition Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced the EU Ambassador to Malaysia. H. E. Michalis Rokas, has met with the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Hj. Mohamed Khaled Nordin. …
EU Ambassador to Malaysia met with Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Read More
Finland identified Brazil, India, Vietnam and Turkey as four special target countries to attract immigrants. The Nordic country will send “talent advisors” to the four above countries, where partnerships will …
Finland to attract more migrant workers from Vietnam Read More
Vietnam’s President, Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia for an official state visit on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. According to Tuoitre News, he will attend …
Vietnam President arrives in Indonesia for official visit Read More
Thailand’s prime minister, Prayut Chan O Cha met with H.E. Mrs. Sanna Marin, the prime minister of Finland during the ASEAN-EU Special Summit on 14 December 2022. According to MGR …
Thai PM meets Finnish PM at ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
The Counsellor and Deputy head of Mission representing Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, Jenny Egermark, spoke in front of Swedish high school students at the German European School Singapore last …
Swedish Counsellor of Mission joined Nobel Prize Awards at German European School Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta calls to join the 5th, and last, session of the ASEAN-IPR Discussion Series 2022 on 20 December. The session bears the theme “ASEAN Dialogue …
5th edition of ASEAN-IPR to create dialogue on safeguarding and fostering peace Read More
Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, recently joined “Employers’ Workshop: Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship and other Work-based Training Opportunities” on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. According to the Norwegian Embassy …
Norway takes part in “Employers Workshop” in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …
Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
From December 09 – 15th, 2022, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 45th anniversary of the EU – ASEAN relations in Brussels, Belgium and pay official visits …
Prime Minister of Vietnam to meet Swedish counterpart at EU – ASEAN summit Read More
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi early December 9 on a trip to attend a summit commemorating the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN – EU relations and pay …
Vietnam Prime Minister leaves for ASEAN-EU summit Read More
On November 25th, Vietnam Paper Corporation celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Bai Bang Paper Factory (1982 – 2022). Attending the celebration, on the side of the guests …
Sweden and Vietnam celebrate the founding of the friendship paper factory Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Bangkok in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy of Thailand, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, and Norway-Connect recently co-organized a seminar …
Norway supports Thailand on future of energy Read More
The training on elephant collaring project was recently held in Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary and at the Elephant Valley project in Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia. It was supported by the Ministry of …
International collaborations on wildlife conservation in Cambodia Read More
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and its partners, the Vietnam–ASEAN Friendship Organisation are hosting ASEAN food festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 24-27 …
ASEAN food festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Christian Lyster joined the Global Wind Energy Council in the Philippines on Thursday, 24 November 2022. As the Philippines is considered to …
Norwegian Ambassador joins Global Wind Energy Council in Philippines Read More
The European Union in Malaysia calls attention to the Asia-Europe Institute’s (AEI) International Symposium: EU-ASEAN AT 45: From Dialogue …
Asia-Europe Institute hosts international symposium on ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Read More
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson met with the Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi on Friday, 18 November 2022 to discuss more potential cooperation between the two countries. …
Iceland and Vietnam to extend cooperation in aquaculture and tourism Read More
The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General To Lam, organized a reception to welcome the new Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken on Monday, 14 November 2022. According to …
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security welcomes new Norwegian Ambassador Read More
Three Tibet associations in Denmark participated in the People’s Climate March on Sunday, October 30, 2022 leading up to the Danish national elections 2022. They were Students for a Free …
Tibet associations joined Climate Walk in Denmark Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Franz-Michael Melbin recently met with representatives of the Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology and Department of Foreign Affairs. He …
Danish Ambassador meets with Philippines departments to strengthen their relations Read More