Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Norwegian officials have recently stated they need more time to discuss a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China after eighteen years of negotiations. According to the South China Morning Post, Norway’s …
Norway needs more time for considering trade with China Read More
Mr. Thórir Ibsen, the Icelandic Ambassador designated to the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, China visited Phuket Province, Thailand yesterday, 12 October 2022. The Ambassador discussed tourism and the opening …
Iceland discusses opening consulate in Phuket Read More
Minister of Construction, Nguyen Thanh Nghi hosted a reception for visiting Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland, Antti Kurvinen on 10 October 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam Both parties discussed …
Vietnam discusses cooperation in water supply and drainage with Finland Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok recently organized an event, “Urbanization and Obesity” in collaboration with the Diabetes Association of Thailand and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. The event was …
Denmark and Thailand work together for better health of urban citizens Read More
Finland has officially closed its border to Russian tourists since midnight local time of Friday, 30 September 2022. The Finnish government issued a resolution last Thursday, 29 September 2022 that …
Finland closes its border to Russian tourists Read More
Denmark is launching its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 2025-2025. This was announced on the official Facebook page of the Embassy of Denmark …
Denmark campaigning for seat on the UNSC Read More
The Philippine’s Department of National Defense (DND) announced on 23 September 2022 that the Ambassador of Finland to the Philippines, Mr. Juha Pyykko, previously proposed a support to the Philippines’s …
Finland offers green technology for Philippines military vessels Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines and Dansk Industri (the Confederation of Danish Industry) co-organized the Danish Energy Delegation for discussing green transition in achieving the Philippines’ sustainability goals. Danish …
Danish Energy Delegation discusses green transition in the Philippines Read More
Last week, the Committee for the Future of the Parliament of Finland visited Indonesia to meet with the Indonesia-Finland Partnership Group and Commission VII at The People’s Representative Council’s Building …
Committee for the Future of the Parliament of Finland visits Indonesia Read More
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for the Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Czech Republic on 8 September 2022. At the meeting, the …
Vietnam President receives Ambassador of Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Czech Republic Read More
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September 2022, Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore have sent messages of condolence. Queen Elizabeth …
Message of condolence from Southeast Asian countries for the passing Queen Elizabeth II Read More
After 70 years of an extraordinary reign, Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday 8 September 2022, aged 96, at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Throughout the day, tributes have poured in …
Nordic reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Singapore has hosted a delegation from the Parliament of Finland. On its Facebook page, the embassy says that the visit was fruitful and inspiring in terms …
Delegation from Parliament of Finland in Singapore Read More
The Ambassador of Sweden in Thailand H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl paid a courtesy call on Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt on 6 September 2022. Both parties discussed about: Sustainable …
Meeting between Ambassador of Sweden and Bangkok Governor Read More
The Embassy of Denmark jointly hosted a seminar with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Danida Fellowship Center on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. The seminar is …
Denmark supports Vietnam agriculture and food safety Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Singapore has announced the Nobel prize dialogue to be taking place in Singapore on September 13 2022. The Nobel Prize Dialogue Singapore is a series of …
Nobel Prize Dialogue to be held in Singapore Read More
Crown Prince of Denmark Frederik congratulated Vietnam on its 77th National Day which was on past Friday, 2 September 2022. He expressed his delight at the strong relationship and development …
Crown Prince of Denmark congratulates Vietnam on its 77th National Day Read More
The Vietnam-Denmark Business Forum was successfully organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark on 5 September 2022 in Copenhagen. During the forum, Danish State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability …
Vietnam-Denmark Business Forum 2022 Read More
Finland has opened two new Honorary Consulates in Cebu and Davao City, the Philippines. Honorary Consulate of Finland in Cebu has Mr. Franco Soberano as the new Honorary Consul while …
Finland opens two new Honorary Consulates in the Philippines Read More