Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, Trade Commissioner-Designate Kristina Elinder Liljas, and Team Sweden members met Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista to seek ways to improve and support …
Sweden discusses ways to enhance transportation in the Philippines Read More
Politicians from six Danish political parties in the Danish Parliament have told Danish news media Politiken that they are ready to arrange a delegation of members of the Danish Parliament …
Danish politicians plan Taiwan delegation in the autumn Read More
Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland announced to deepen their security and defense cooperation in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine on Monday, 15 August 2022. The prime ministers …
Nordic countries announce to strengthen security and defense cooperation Read More
Ambassador Annika Thunborg of Sweden attended a meeting with Mr. Arsenio Balisacan, the Secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines on 11 August 2022. Both …
Swedish Ambassador discussed partnership with Secretary of NEDA in the Philippines Read More
The Danish ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen paid a farewell call on Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo at the Department of Foreign Affairs on 10 August 2022 …
Danish Ambassador pays farewell call on Secretary Manalo Read More
Mr. Thomas Bustrup, Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) had a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark, Mr. Luong Thanh Nghi about cooperation between the two …
Denmark and Vietnam discuss ways to enhance cooperation Read More
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Tran Hong Ha, presented the “For the Cause of Natural Resources and Environment” insignia to Ambassador of Norway, Grete Lochen, in Hanoi on August …
Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam given environment honor Read More
The Danish embassy in the Philippines announced about a “Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage” certificate on Facebook page on 4 August 2022, highlighted that the relevant Danish authorities in Denmark …
Embassy of Denmark announced plans to get married in the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh welcomed Mrs. Maria Bendel as a Head of Administration on 5 August 2022. Mrs. Maria Bendel as a Head of Administration …
Swedish embassy welcomes new head of administration in Phnom Penh Read More
Ambassadors Annika Gunilla Thunborg of Sweden and Grete Sillasen of Denmark attended the luncheon hosted by the first lady of the Philippines, Mrs. Liza Araneta Marcos on Wednesday, 3 August …
Women ambassadors from Nordic countries attended a luncheon by the Philippines new first lady Read More
Denmark’s representative, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard signed the ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) on 3 August 2022 during the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (55th AMM) in Phnom Penh, …
Denmark signed the ASEAN treaty in Phnom Penh Read More
Scandinavia stands united in its condemnation of the recent executions in Myanmar. On July 26, the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in Myanmar all published strong language opposing …
Scandinavian governments condemn executions in Myanmar Read More
Denmark will become a signatory to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting which will take place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia …
Denmark to sign treaty on 3 August in Phnom Penh Read More
Denmark and Sweden were among seventeen states recently elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). ECOSOC is a little known but powerful organisation established in 1945 as …
Denmark and Sweden elected for ECOSOC Read More
The Facebook page for the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai – Shanghain pääkonsulaatti last Friday, 8 July announced the appointment of Anu Vuori-Kiikeri to serve as Head of Mission …
Finland’s new Head of Mission in Shanghai Read More
As reported by ScandAsia in June, the 108-year-old three-masted training barque, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, from Norway is headed for the Philippines in October as part of its ocean expedition to highlight …
Norway and Philippines ‘Creating Currents Together’ this October Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Grete Sillasen, recently hosted both the top executives of Connovate Aps and their potential clients at her house, newspaper report said. An article by …
Danish embassy hosts dinner for housing developers in Philippines Read More
The Swedish embassy in Vietnam and Business Sweden, in partnership with Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, jointly host a 2-day event …
Swedish groups pioneer innovation in Vietnam Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen was awarded an insignia of friendship on 4 July for “peace and friendship among nations”. The president of the Vietnam Union of …
Vietnam bestows Danish ambassador with Friendship Insignia Read More
As reported on 24 June 2022 on the Norwegian Embassy Bangkok’s website, the four EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries being Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland will be entering a …
Norway and Iceland, along with other EFTA countries, talking free-trade agreement with Thailand Read More
Malaysia – Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah visited Denmark on 1-2. June 2022. During a meeting with Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, bilateral issues were discussed, including co-operation in food, agriculture …
Denmark and Malaysia discuss bilateral relationship Read More
The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), in co-operation with the Danish Institute of Human Rights, is holding a human rights training for police officers here on June 20-24, 2022. …
Danish Institute of Human Rights offers police training in Jakarta Read More
Thailand has announced the resumption of negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to improve trade, services and investments. According to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department, …
Scandinavian countries in EFTA free trade negotiations with Thailand Read More
Finland is the latest Scandinavian country to close a CCP-funded Confucius Institute in Helsinki, said a news report on Monday. In Helsinki, Finland, the China-funded Confucius Institute has closed down …
Finland latest Scandinavian country to close Confucius Institute Read More
Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries have agreed to push for more trade to improve utilization of the free trade agreement (FTA) stressing the FTA as a …
Philippines bilateral Free Trade Agreement with Iceland, Norway Read More
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the Philippines’ “need to look” at sustainable and renewable energy during a meeting last Monday with Denmark’s ambassador. While there are no concrete plans to …
Marcos and Danish envoy speak about sustainable energy Read More
At the end of May, I came to Helsinki as the 20th Ambassador of China to Finland. At the moment I arrived, I was deeply impressed by the beautiful scenery …
China’s 20th ambassador to Finland on the importance of the two countries’ friendship Read More
The government of Norway has committed to support the peace process in the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines under President-elect Bongbong Marcos’s term. The government of Norway will continue supporting …
Norway supporting peace process in Bangsamoro region in the Philippines Read More
A 108-year-old three-masted training barque from Norway is set to dock in the Philippines in October as part of its ocean expedition to highlight maritime and energy sector issues. Norway …
Old Norwegian tall ship bound for Philippines in October Read More
Carsten Boyer Thogersen, a former consul general of Denmark in China’s Shanghai and Guangzhou, said in an interview recently that he hoped the important trade between Europe and China would …
Former Danish diplomat on Europe China trade Read More
Top U.N. human rights official, Michelle Bachelet, recently raised concerns with Chinese officials about the impact of the broad application of counterterrorism and deradicalization measures on the rights of Uyghurs …
China asked to rethink Uyghur policies by UN Human Rights Chief Read More
Danish Ambassador to Indonesia highlighted the role of the shipping industry in supporting global trade and driving economic growth in the region and globally. Indonesia has a strategic role given …
Danish ambassador to Indonesia speaks at Jakarta School of Maritime Transportation Read More
The UNDP, the EU, and the government of Sweden have been working through the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance to support the country in developing multi-sectoral plans with concrete and ambitious …
UNDP, EU, Sweden stand by Cambodia Climate Change Alliance Read More
Taiwan will now also unveil a replica of the ‘Pillar of Shame’ as did artist Jens Galschiøt at the University of Oslo in Norway, to honour victims of the 1989 …
‘Pillar of Shame’ replica statue unveiled in Taiwan Read More
Sweden hopes to promote trade, innovation and sustainability in the Philippines, and the Swedish Embassy in the country explained these and other programmes lined up in an interview with Envoys …
Swedish Embassy’s priority programmes in the Philippines Read More
A US-based research organization has disclosed that Chinese ships shadowed and “interfered” with a Philippine government vessel doing research in the West Philippine Sea. AMTI said in a news report …
Chinese ships bothering Philippine and Norwegian ships Read More
Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, is currently on an official visit to Sweden, Denmark and Norway, which started on 29 May until 5 June 2022. The visit to the …
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister on official visit to Sweden, Denmark and Norway Read More
In Cambodia the Commerce Ministry has encouraged Swedish businessmen and investors to expand investment opportunities in Cambodia, and also expressed the readiness of the country to co-operate with Sweden for …
Swedes urged to invest more in Cambodia Read More
The first batch of a delivery of more than 1.2 million Moderna vaccines from Denmark arrived in Thailand on 26 May 2022. With this delivery, Denmark has reached its goal …
Denmark donates 1,266,000 Moderna-Spikevax vaccines to Thailand Read More
Norwegian expats in Taiwan were delighted to commemorate their National Day in true style after three years of lockdowns kept them from their annual celebrations. Their National Day parade was …
How Norwegians in Taiwan celebrated their National Day this May Read More
Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi of Vietnam met with Danish counterparts recently where he suggested that Denmark-Vietnam Friendship Association (DAVIFO) co-ordinate with relevant agencies to organize forums for young people of …
Denmark and Vietnam in people-to-people exchange Read More
The council of the EU decided last Tuesday to extend the framework for restrictive measures against cyber-attacks that threatened the EU until 18 May 2025. The latest crackdown by the …
Travel Ban for 2 Chinese nationals accused of cyber-attacks on the EU Read More
Swedish municipalities and regions terminate twinning agreements and other collaborations with Chinese counterparts at a rapid pace. In five years, almost half of all collaborations have been terminated or paused. …
More Swedish towns cancel twin-city agreements with China Read More
The Philippine Norway Business Council (PNBC) resumed its annual tradition of celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day on Friday the thirteenth of May. For the first time since 2019, a crowd of …
Philippines Norway Business Council resumes tradition of Norway’s Constitution Day Read More
When Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod recently spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, via the phone where issues were discussed to improve bilateral relations between the two countries. On …
Foreign Minister tells Denmark China is working for peace ‘in its own way’ Read More
Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, will engage seriously with Norway in an earnest effort towards the successful formation and management of its own sovereign wealth fund, Sarawak Premier Tan …
Malaysia’s Sarawak region to receive advice from Norway creating a sovereign wealth fund Read More
European Union leaders described Asia as a “theatre of tensions” last Thursday as the warned of the increasing assertiveness of China even as they called on Beijing to defend the …
The EU wants to take on a bigger role in Asia Read More
On Thursday the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod, held talks via the phone with China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, a news report said. Both sides …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds talks via phone with Chinese counterpart Read More
A summit was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, last week where Prime Minister Barendra Modi, met with four Nordic Prime Ministers from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe …
Five Scandinavian countries meet with India’s Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties Read More
The Finnish Business Chamber Corporate member, Aalto Executive Education Academy, invites you to join the free webinar “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Just another management fashion or a source of sustainable …
Finnish Business Council announces free Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with FinnCham Hong Kong and Aalto EE, Singapore Read More