Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The town of Kapit in the Malaysian state of Sarawak could be transformed into a green township inspired by the Norwegian city of Bergen under a new development plan announced …
Sarawak town could become a green township inspired by Norway Read More
A new agreement in Manila is set to modernise how Filipino seafarers are trained, as the country prepares its maritime workforce for rapid technological change. On June 25, MARINA and …
Norway and Philippines join forces to digitally train future seafarers Read More
Denmark has appointed Lina Gandløse Hansen as its next ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, with the posting taking effect on 1 August. Gandløse Hansen announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying …
Lina Gandløse Hansen appointed Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar joined a growing international call for the release of detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi by marking her 81st birthday on 19 June. …
Norwegian Embassy joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release on 81st birthday Read More
A climate partnership worth millions is tightening the bond between Norway and Indonesia as both countries push toward major emission cuts. During a visit to Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, …
Norway helps Indonesia fight climate change with big support deal Read More
A joint Indonesian-Norwegian inspection has taken place deep in the forests of South Kalimantan, where newly restored land is being put under the microscope. Officials from Indonesia’s Environmental Fund Management …
Indonesia and Norway in major forest restoration project in South Kalimantan Read More
The European Union and the Philippines have launched a €22.6-million initiative to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and use of satellite data, NewsBytes.ph reports. The project is designed to …
Finland supports Global Gateway project in the Philippines Read More
Finland and Sweden will take part in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, one of the largest multinational air force exercises in the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Australia from July 20 to …
Finland and Sweden join major Asia-Pacific military exercise Read More
Finland launches new Asia strategy to reduce dependence on China. That is the main message in Finland’s first-ever Indo-Pacific policy, unveiled this week by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The …
Finland wants stronger ties with Asian countries and less dependence on China Read More
Outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, in Hanoi on 15 June as the two countries prepare to celebrate 55 …
Danish Ambassador bids farewell as Vietnam and Denmark mark 55 years of ties Read More