Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
For World Health Day on 7 April, the Embassy of Denmark in China published the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s campaign song “What the Fuck is a Legume” with Chinese subtitles. The …
Music video promotes sustainable diet and culinary exchange between Denmark and China Read More
On April 7, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai hosted a reception for Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto. During the reception, Chairman Phan …
Finland and Ho Chi Minh City step up cooperation Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bjørn Jahnsen recently met with the heads of Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), and the Ministry …
Norway discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
Last week, Danish Princess Marie visited Cambodia to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of DanChurchAid, which she is a protector of. The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, which also covers Cambodia shares …
Danish Princess Marie celebrated DanChurchAid’s 100 anniversary in Cambodia Read More
Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) recently visited the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh to present a civil society report on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) …
RoCK presented civil society´s report at the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh Read More
In the monthly DCCC, the Danish Chamber of Commerce China brings an update from the Danish Mission in China. The update reads: SME support for Danish companies in China The …
April updates from Danish Mission in China Read More
A 12 member Swedish parliamentary delegation arrived on 10 April in Taiwan for a five-day visit to enhance the bilateral relationship between Sweden and Taiwan, media Focus Taiwan reports citing a Ministry …
Swedish delegation visits Taiwan to enhance cooperation and exchanges Read More
The Nordic Centre, Fudan University recently announced the opening of the Nordic Centre Seed Funding for Sino-Nordic Research Collaboration where researchers from member universities of the Nordic Centre can apply. …
ToR-Seed funding for Sino-Nordic research collaborations is open for applications Read More
In connection with International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen participated in a conference on post-remediation landmines after …
Ambassador Lochen on Vietnam’s first all-female demining team and Norway’s priorities in mine action Read More
Indonesia participated in the annual meeting of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sweden Chapter on 2 April in Stockholm. At this meeting, representatives of the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm …
Indonesia participated in PATA Sweden Chapter annual meeting 2022 Read More
On 4 April, Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen met with the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Chow Kon Yeow. The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur shares that the Ambassador also had …
Ambassador Paulsen discusses bilateral relationship in Malaysia Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok also covers Cambodia and Deputy Head of Mission Miika Tomi recently visited the country for the first time after travel restrictions were lifted. Miika …
Finland’s Deputy Head of Mission visited Cambodia for the first time Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg recently met with Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and his team. The visit aimed to discuss potential cooperation in the field …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed potential cooperation in Davao City Read More
On 1 April, Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT), represented by H.E. Bun Neary, and the Swedish Taxation Authority (STA) held a closure meeting with GDT staff. The staff have …
Cambodia’s GDT and Sweden’s Taxation Authority held training week in Phnom Penh Read More
To promote the Indonesian language and culture in Finland and Estonia, Ambassador of Indonesia to Finland Ratu Silvy Gayatri officially opened the 2022 Indonesian Language Online Course for Foreign Speakers …
The Indonesian Embassy in Helsinki promotes Indonesian language and culture in Finland Read More
At a virtual summit last week, the EU and China agreed that the war in Ukraine threatens global security and the economy, BT writes. The summit however did not lead to a …
The EU and China agree that war threatens global security Read More
HRH Princess Marie of Denmark has begun a trip to Cambodia in her role as honorary President of DanChurchAid, the Danish church’s humanitarian foundation. The princess’ journey is also a …
HRH Princess Marie of Denmark begins humanitarian trip to Cambodia with a poignant visit Read More
Bilateral trade between Norway and the Philippines jumped last year by a total of 120 percent. In 2020, the growth rate was 19.53 percent. Manila Bulletin writes that the increase is …
Bilateral trade between Norway and the Philippines jumped 120 percent in 2021 Read More
From 23 to 25 March, Team Europe Political Counselors from the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, France, and Germany, together with EU’s Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Tihamér …
EU Team visited Cambidoa’s Kampot province Read More
The 6th Political Dialogue under the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Indonesia took place on 22 March 2022 in Brussels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
European Union and Indonesia hold 6th Political Dialogue Read More
Denmark is honored to be a trusted partner of Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture and sharing updates on the two nations’ cooperation on organic dairy development, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia informs …
Denmark and Indonesia strengthen organic dairy development cooperation Read More
On 23 March, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a reception at the Norwegian Residence in conjunction with Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022. About the reception, the Embassy notes that it …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted reception in connection with OTC Asia 2022 Read More
In a statement by the Spokesperson, the European Union deeply regrets the execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman in Singapore. As the first execution to be carried out in more …
EU deeply regrets Singapore’s execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman Read More
Last week, #EuatYourSchool 2022 was launched with EU Ambassador to Singapore, Iwona Piórko’s visit to Queensway Secondary School to meet secondary school students. The Embassy of Finland in Singapore shares that during …
EU Ambassador to Singapore launched #EUatYourSchool 2022 Read More
In a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar, the EU and Foreign Ministers from 21 countries including, but not limited to, Norway and Iceland called on Myanmar’s military …
EU and 21 other countries call on Myanmar’s military to stop its violence and restore path to democracy Read More
Last week, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen, together with the Norwegian Honorary Consul Mr. Arild Haugan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s …
Norwegian delegation visited the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Committee Read More
The 4th Nordic Day event series in Vietnam themed “ESG – Business model for sustainable development” took place on the afternoon of March 23 at the Ho Chi Minh National …
Lessons from Nordic countries on ESG – A Business model for sustainable development Read More
Last week, a delegation from the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia along with experts from the Danish Veterinary & Food Administration (Foedevarestyrelsen), Danish Agricultural Agency (Landbrugsstyrelsen) met with the Director General …
Denmark and Indonesia collaborate on organic dairy transformation roadmap Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen recently met with Managing Director of Svitzer AMEA (Asia, Middle-East & Africa) Nicolai Vinther Friis to discuss Liquified Natural Gas cooperation in the …
Denmark and Svitzer AMEA talked Liquified Natural Gas cooperation in the Philippines Read More
Last week, Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto visited the two major towns of Pleiku and Kon Tum located in the central highlands of Vietnam. The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi informs …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto discussed wastewater drainage and treatment projects in Vietnam Read More
Last week, Denmarks Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen attended the ground-breaking ceremony of Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park III (VSIP III) in Binh Duong. The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam shares that …
Ambassador Christensen attended the ceremony of VSIP III in Binh Duong Read More
On 22 March, Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen visited the Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022 (OCT ASIA) which is taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 25 March. …
Ambassador Morten Paulsen visited Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022 Read More
Earlier this week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand Jon Thorgaard, met with Director-General, Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert at the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency. The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares that …
Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited Thailand’s Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency Read More
On 16 March, the first Wood from Finland webinar for the year was held with great success, the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai informs. The event saw over 170 participants from …
The first Wood from Finland webinar was a great success Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently announced that the Thailand Privilege Card has launched the Flexible Plus Programme, which is positioned at affluent foreign investors and aims to help …
Thailand launches Flexible Plus Programme offering privileges for foreign investors Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand Jon Thorgaard visited The Forestias project site by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) in Bangkok. The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok notes that both Denmark …
Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited MQDC’s flagship development project in Bangkok Read More
On 16 March, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Mawe attended the EU-Mekong Cooperation Conference held in Hanoi. According to the Ambassador, the conference was highly informative in many areas including the …
Ambassador Ann Mawe attended the EU-Mekong Cooperation Conference Read More
Last week, Finland’s Ambassador to the Philippines Juha Pyykkö participated in the “Women & Pandemic” event where he presented the closing remarks. The event was held at the Embassy of …
Ambassador Juha Pyykkö participated in ‘Women & Pandemic’ event in the Philippines Read More
Norway is a member of the donor consortium which supports the multi-donor fund LIFT in order to strengthen the resilience and sustainable livelihoods of poor households in Myanmar. LIFT is managed by …
Norway supports multi-donor fund LIFT Myanmar Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen recently visited the two Indonesian islands of Bintan and Batam. The Embassy informs that the visit aimed at discussing cooperation within renewable energy, waste management, …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen discuss green energy cooperation on Bintan and Batam islands Read More
On 14 March, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe participated in the “Covid-19 Vaccine Appreciation Ceremony” which was organized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) at the Government Guest …
Ambassador Ann Måwe participated in MOFA “Covid-19 Vaccine Appreciation Ceremony” Read More
Singapore non-resident Ambassador to Finland Richard Magnus died of a heart attack on Monday 14 March at the age of 77 years old. Announcing his passing, the Embassy of Finland in …
Singapore non-resident Ambassador to Finland Richard Magnus has passed away Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) recently conducted an administrator training course on Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) in Vietnam. The course was …
NPA and VNMAC successfully conducted IMSMA administrator training course Read More
In 1907, H.M. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) spent a summer in Norway, traveling through the country for a full month. Over 100 years later his great great granddaughter Thanphuying Sirikitiya …
Royal book launch celebrates 115 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Norway Read More
Last week, with the financial support of the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, UN Women and the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon jointly launched the Facilitator’s Handbook on Women and Peace virtually. The …
Norway and UN Women jointly launched Facilitator’s Handbook on Women and Peace in Myanmar Read More
On 10 March, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok hosted a press conference in cooperation with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. where leading doctors and opinion leaders discussed innovation in diabetes treatment …
Denmark and Thailand continue strong collaboration within healthcare Read More
Earlier this week, the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing hosted an event to celebrate the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics and to promote social inclusiveness while also sharing practices to protect the …
Norwegian Embassy in China celebrated Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics Read More
On 8 March, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi re-launched ‘Global Guy Talk’ at the Swedish Residence. At the event, which addressed a small crowd representing government agencies, UN, civil society, private …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi re-launched ‘global guy talk’ Read More
In connection to International Women’s Day on 8 March, both the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar and the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon honored women of Myanmar while affirming their commitment to stand in …
Denmark and Norway honor women of Myanmar Read More
On 9 March, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia signed Cooperation Agreements covering three main projects in the total amount of USD 6,444,808 million funded …
US provides over $ 6M in grant support through NPA Cambodia for clearing of cluster munitions Read More