Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The year 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Vietnam. As the year draws to an end, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) says in a statement …
NPA is proud of being a vivid highlight in the picture of cooperation between Norway and Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Vietnam has just released a short report by Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto where he analyzes the possibilities for Finnish companies in Vietnam in 2022. In the report, …
Country Analysis: Vietnam Market Opportunities for Finnish Companies 2022 Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says that it is worrying that the sculpture “Pillar of Shame” made by Danish Jens Galschiøt has been removed from its place at Hong Kong …
Danish Foreign Minister calls Hong Kong’s removal of ‘Pillar of Shame’ sculpture worrying Read More
In a joint statement on 24 December, the Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland were amongst several countries condemning attacks on civilians in Myanmar’s Karen State. The statement reads: …
The Nordic joint statement condemning attacks on civilians in Myanmar’s Karen State Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) highlights in a recent release the effective rollout of the national vaccination program, the enactment of key economic reforms, and continued …
European Chamber of Commerce bares Wishlist for Philippines economic recovery Read More
On 21 December, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism hosted a full-day workshop and webinar on creating and fostering a creative cities network in …
Denmark and partners hosted a workshop on creating development cities network in Vietnam Read More
In a recent post, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila expressed its great concern over the devastating effects of Typhoon Odette (Rai). “We are in solidarity with the victims and their …
Sweden is in solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Odette Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Denmark in Manila hosted an Offshore Wind Webinar in partnership with WWF-Philippines and the Department of Energy Philippines. According to the Embassy, the webinar aimed to …
Denmark and partners hosted Offshore Wind Webinar in the Philippines Read More
Last week, The Consulate General of Sweden together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce organized a seminar on Pioneering the Green Transition in collaboration with the Hong …
Sweden and partners hosted seminar on Pioneering the Green Transition in Hong Kong Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi together with BuS had the chance to reconnect with the Swedish community in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time since …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi reconnected with the Swedish community in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The relationship between the Finnish city of Lappeenranta and the Chinese city of Xuzhou has officially been recognized after a Sister City Agreement was signed during a ceremony on 15 …
Lappeenranta and Xuzhou sign Sister City Agreement Read More
In a statement on 17 December, the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Yangon said that free media is essential for the protection of human rights while expressing concern over the recent …
Sweden is concerned about the recent rise of attacks against media in Myanmar Read More
Sweden is a big funder in the institution for peacekeeping in the BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg recently said in a …
Sweden supports peacekeeping in the BARMM Read More
In a statement by the Spokesperson on verdicts against human rights defenders, the European Union calls for the release of Vietnamese journalist and blogger Ms. Pham Doan Trang, who has been sentenced …
The European Union calls for the release of Vietnamese journalist and blogger Read More
A delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur together with Business Finland has just concluded their visit to Penang, Malaysia. According to the Embassy, Team Finland’s visit has been …
Team Finland visited Penang Read More
On 13 December, The Embassy Of Denmark in Bangkok, in cooperation with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd., organized a seminar on Obesity and Women’s Health at the Danish Ambassador Residence. According …
Denmark and Novo Nordisk increase awareness about obesity in Bangkok Read More
To help improve the livelihood of small-scale farmers in Myanmar, Denmark supports the Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) to strengthen the resilience of rural communities in Southern Shan State. …
Danish livelihood support local farmers in Myanmar’s Southern Shan State Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently co-hosted a digital Brown Bag session on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action as part of the Human Rights Week 2021. The event was …
Sweden and partners hosted Brown Bag session on Youth Empowerment in Climate action Read More
Last week a delegation from the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta including Commercial Counsellor for the Embassy Jacob Kahl Jepsen and the Embassy’s Energy Advisor, Dwina Soerono, visited Batam. Batam is the …
Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta discussed opportunities in infrastructure and environment in Batam Read More
On 8 December, the Embassy of Finland in Manila organized a hybrid workshop on foresight, “The Future Landscape of the Philippines” together with Business Finland and local partner Embiggen Consulting in Manila. …
Finland and partners looked at opportunities in the Philippines Read More
Last week, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) participated in a special event hosted by Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC). The Event launched a 5-day training course on the use of …
NPA participated in the opening of information management training at VNMAC for military officers Read More
In celebration of the International Universal Health Coverage Day on 12 December, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines looked back at the insightful discussion on the future of health at the …
Ambassador Sillasen: Health is important Read More
Sten Evjeberg Hansen of Nexans Norway AS recently visited the Norwegian Embassy in Manila to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) in the Philippines. Nexans and …
Nexans celebrates successful conclusion of Power Grid project in the Philippines Read More
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam together with ASHUI Co. has organized an exhibition showcasing successful green projects …
Denmark and Vietnam exchange knowledge on sustainable cities Read More
The team of Finnish envoys had a busy week in Shanghai last week starting with a visit to Zhangjiagang on 3 December. Here Consul General Pasi Hellman together with the …
Finnish envoys had a busy week in Shanghai Read More
It is time for Vietnam to walk the talk on trans rights and it is time to promulgate the legal framework that will actually implement and enforce the relevant Civil …
Ambassador Ann Måwe: It’s time for Vietnam to walk the talk on trans rights Read More
To mark the annual Human Rights Day on 10 December, all four Nordic Embassies in Myanmar affirmed their continuous support to the people of Myanmar. In a statement, the Embassy of …
Nordic Embassies honor human rights victims in Myanmar Read More
Last week, under the Indonesia Denmark Energy Partnership Program (INDODEPP), the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia, the Danish Energy Agency together with the Directorate Energy Conservation (MEMR) organized a High-Level …
Denmark and partners organized NZEB conference for Airport Building in Indonesia Read More
Professor Lily Kong, President of the Singapore Management University, and Lee Kong Chain Chair Professor of Social Sciences was recently invited to give a virtual keynote address on “Singapore – …
Singapore – The making of a sustainable city-state’ was on the agenda at Swedbank Summit Read More
On 7 December, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok officially opened its 400-year photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Center with Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard giving the welcoming speech. …
Ambassador Jon Thorgaard officially opened the 400-year photo exhibition in Bangkok Read More
In a declaration on 6 December by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Myanmar, the EU condemned the trial and sentencing …
EU condemns the trial and sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi & President Win Myint Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the 200 years of green ties between Singapore and Denmark has launched at Singapore’s Botanical Gardens and is now open to the public. Historic Danish footprints …
Denmark and Singapore celebrates 200 years of green ties with new exhibition Read More
As part of the 400-year celebrations of Thai-Danish relations, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is displaying a photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 3rd floor, from 7 …
Embassy of Denmark launch 400-year photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Read More
Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …
Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region Read More
Norway has become the newest donor to the multi-donor Access to Health Fund managed by UNOPS Myanmar, the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon recently announced. The main purpose of the Fund is to …
Norway becomes newest donor to the Access to Health Fund managed by UNOPS Myanmar Read More
To uphold the pledge of the Philippines and Denmark to remain partners in progress for sustainable growth, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines in cooperation with Nordcham Philippines, Eurocham …
Denmark helps companies in the Philippines move towards a green transition Read More
In this month’s update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber shares that Consul General Jakob Linulf has participated in several high-level …
DCCC’s November update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China Read More
On 1 December, Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto paid a courtesy call to Vietnamese Minister Trần Hồng Hà from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi states. …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto discuss bilateral cooperation with Vietnamese Minister Read More
Earlier this week, Finland’s vaccine donation arrived in Vientiane, Laos. According to the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Finland donates 100,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Laos through COVAX. Attending …
Finland’s vaccine donation arrived in Laos Read More
On 30 November, the Asia Green Smart Pulp&Paper Mill Summit 2021 kicked off in Shanghai with Consul General of Finland, Mr. Pasi Hellman giving the opening speech. The summit is …
Consul General Pasi Hellman gave opening speech at Asia Green Smart Pulp&Paper Mill Summit 2021 Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) have signed cooperation to clear land mines in Kep and make it the first mine-free province in Cambodia. Khmer …
NPA and CMAC signs cooperation to clear minefields in Cambodia Read More
On 26 November 2021, Denmark and Vietnam signed a Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement to support Vietnam’s efforts in improving the quality of official statistics, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam writes. The …
Denmark and Vietnam sign Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle and is ready to work together to push forward the bilateral ties between the two nations to achieve …
China welcomes Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle Read More
Concerns over the new covid-19 variant Omicron are prompting the Philippines to temporarily suspend the decision to allow vaccinated international tourists into the country, informed the country’s immigration commissioner, Jaime …
The Philippines suspend the decision to welcome vaccinated international tourists Read More
In connection with UN’s International Day Against Violence Against Women on 25 November, the Embassy of Finland’s Senior Specialist Sanna Takala wrote a blog post about Finland’s activities which strive …
Finland supports the realization of women’s rights in Myanmar amid the conflict Read More
On 27 November, Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised strong objectives to a joint statement they called ‘biased’ released by a total of seven countries including Norway, the United …
Myanmar’s MOFA condemns the joint statement released by Norway and 6 other countries Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod met on the evening of 26 November his Chinese host and counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi for a working dinner. It is the first time …
For the first time in three years – a Danish Foreign Minister visits China Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod will visit China as part of his Asia Tour where he will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced …
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod visits China to discuss green transition and security policy Read More
Sweden, UN Cambodia, and partners take a stand against violence against women. In connection with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the Embassy of Sweden …
Sweden, UN Cambodia, and partners launch music video on sexual gender-based violence Read More
On 25 November, Vietnamese and Norwegian agencies held an online business conference where the prospect of Vietnam-Norway trade relations was the theme. The online business conference was held by the …
Vietnam and Norway look into prospect of trade ties during online conference Read More