Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Travelers going between Singapore and the European Union (EU) will have an easier time proving their Covid-19 vaccination status from 25 November onwards as the European Commission has announced that Covid-19 certificates …
EU accepts Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccination certificates Read More
On his last day in Indonesia, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod visited PIK Mangrove and planted mangroves to symbolize the 70th years of friendship between Denmark and Indonesia. The Minister …
Jeppe Kofod plated mangroves to symbolize the Danish-Indonesian 70th years of friendship Read More
Indonesia will adopt the smart city development concept learned from Swedish experiences and the country has an ambitious plan to build a new capital for Indonesia. A project Sweden is …
Sweden looks forward to further engagement in Indonesia’s new capital project Read More
Malaysia’s UNITAR International University and Finnish Experience signed on 23 November a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) aimed at delivering innovative Finnish education experiences to UNITAR’s students. The MoA was signed …
UNITAR and Finnish Experience team up to deliver innovative Finnish educations to Malaysian students Read More
On 21 November, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and the Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa opened the new Danish Honorary Consulate in Surabaya, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia writes. …
Jeppe Kofod opened the new Danish Honorary Consulate in Surabaya Read More
Last week new restrictions came into force in the Chinese capital of Beijing which means that athletes participating in the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games in February must either be …
Head of mission for the Danish Olympic team in Beijing: We have to adjust to new restrictions Read More
Last week, the Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei co-hosted an Openhouse event at Meigui Dairy Breeding Farm to demonstrate the first One2Feed feeding/mixing robot in Taiwan One2Feed is a Danish designed and …
The first One2Feed robot was demonstrated in Taiwan Read More
The Embassy of China in Finland has begun to accept donations for the two giant Chinese Pandas living in the Finnish zoo Ähtäri zoo, an embassy’s spokesman recently stated citing …
Embassy of China in Finland steps in to help raise money for Pandas in Finnish zoo Read More
On 22 November, Denmark signed a new cooperation agreement with Indonesia, JydskeVestkysten reports. According to Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod who is currently in Indonesia, the focus in the new …
Denmark is upgrading green cooperation with Indonesia Read More
European travelers are eager to return to the Indonesian island of Bali but only time will tell if the current entry restrictions prevent them from doing so, said Swedish Ambassador …
Ambassador Marina Berg: Swedish travelers eager to return to Bali Read More
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and partners in Asia set out to explore pathways to enhance the protection of Rohingya in the Asia region. According to this press release, the project …
DRC and partners set out to protect Rohingya refugees in Asia Read More
In their regular negotiations last week, Finland and China agreed to abandon all restrictions on routes and waypoints for air travel, giving carriers operating in the Nordic country more …
Finnish airlines given freedom to choose Chinese destinations Read More
To close Season 2021 Dance From Within, Singapore Dance Theatre presents Singapore Ballet Festival live at Esplanade Theatre starring amongst others, Norwegian ballerina Henriette Garcia. Henriette was born in Oslo, …
Norwegian ballerina is part of Singapore Ballet Festival live at Esplanade Theatre Read More
On 13 November, the Danish Chamber of Commerce China (DCCC) hosted the annual Business Person of the Year Award Gala where the winner was announced. According to the Chamber, this …
DCCC announced Business Person of the Year Read More
On 16 November, representatives of the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai had the pleasure to participate in the third-anniversary celebrations of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, the Council General of Finland …
Finnish delegation took part in 3rd-anniversary celebrations of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Read More
On the evening of 14 November, in commemoration of World Diabetes Day, and as part of the Blue Monument Challenge, the National Monument (Monas), was lighted with blue lights to …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen and Novo Nordisk increase awareness of diabetes in Indonesia Read More
The Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 which took place on 20 and 21 October 2021 was a great success and saw close to 200 physical participants, Team Norway writes. Team Norway, …
Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 was a success Read More
On 11 November, Mr. Jan Wilhelm Grythe, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi attended virtually the signing ceremony of the WWF Plastic Smart City Project in …
Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi attended signing ceremony of the WWF Plastic Smart City Project in Hue Read More
The European Delegation to Malaysia launched on 15 November, the 22nd European Film Festival (EUFF) in the country. According to this announcement, the festival will run until 15 December and for …
European Union Delegation to Malaysia launch 22nd European Film Festival Read More
On 14 November, a delegation from the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar led by Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy, Mr. Anders Karlsen and a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in …
Denmark and Norway took part in the Remembrance Day ceremony in Myanmar Read More
The Norwegian business community is ready to partner with Vietnamese companies, and share experience and technology to help Vietnam build a strong domestic supply chain, Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian recently …
Norwegian Business community ready to partner with Vietnam on offshore wind power potential Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr. Joachim Bergström presents his credentials to the King, His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan …
Swedish Ambassador Dr. Joachim Bergström presents his credentials in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Norway and Lao PDR celebrated on 12 November 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations which were established on 12 November 1991. To mark the occasion, Ambassador Grete …
Norway and Lao PDR celebrated 30 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Denmark and the Philippines remain committed as partners for sustainable growth and in a recent Rappler interview, Ambassadors Grete Sillasen and Leo Herrera-Lim talk about how both countries work together …
Denmark and the Philippines remain committed as partners for sustainable growth Read More
Continuing the celebration of Hanoi Pride 2021, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi turned on 10 November the Swedish Residence into a cinema. In a update, the Embassy of Sweden shared that …
Embassy of Sweden hosted movie screening in celebration of Hanoi Pride 2021 Read More
In connection with the one year anniversary of the general elections in Myanmar on 8 November 2020, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Mr. Flemming Møller Mortensen commented on the matter …
Danish Minister for Development Cooperation: Denmark is with the people of Myanmar Read More
On 10 November, Norway’s new Ambassador Morten Paulsen presented his credentials to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara (National Palace) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Very honored …
Norwegian Ambassador Morten Paulsen presented his credentials in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Denmark and Thailand have strong historical collaboration within education and science and through decades many Thais have studied in Denmark while Danish science expeditions have traveled to Thailand to conduct …
Denmark and Thailand have strong historical collaboration within education and science Read More
On 9 November 2021, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Brussels in cooperation with the European Parliament launched the Indonesia-European Parliamentary Friendship Group (IEPFG) for the 2021-2024 period, …
Indonesia-European Parliamentary Friendship Group launched Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia Sami Leino had a busy week visiting several officials in Malaysia. According to the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur, earlier this week, Ambassador Sami Leino had …
Finnish Ambassador Sami Leino boost bilateral ties in Malaysia Read More
On the evening of 8 November, the Hanoi Pride 2021 was officially inaugurated during an opening ceremony hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen and the Hanoi Pride …
Ambassador Grete Løchen and Hanoi Pride organizers hosted opening ceremony Read More
The shared history between Denmark and Thailand has seen strong diplomatic collaboration which continues to this day and last week Ambassador Jon Thorgaard hosted a meeting with a delegation from …
The shared history between Denmark and Thailand has seen strong diplomatic collaboration Read More
On 8 November, one year after parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar both the Embassy of Sweden in Yangon and the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon reiterated their support to the …
Sweden and Norway supports the democratic commitment of the people of Myanmar Read More
In an exclusive interview with the People’s Daily web publication, Finland’s newly appointed Ambassador to China Leena-Kaisa Mikkola answered questions about the relations between Finland and China and the upcoming Beijing …
Finnish Ambassador: Cooperation on winter sports boosts Chinese-Finnish bilateral ties Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Vietnam Social Security (VSS) successfully hosted a webinar on Cost-Effective Management of Diabetes on 6 November. According to the Embassy of Denmark, more than …
Denmark and VSS hosted webinar on Cost-Effective Management of Diabetes Read More