Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Addressing the virtual Arria-formula meeting on “the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism” on 16 June 2021 , Ambassador Pham Hai …
The United Nation Security Council addressed post-Covid terrorism threats Read More
The EU Commission’s European Green Deal and Singapore’s Sustainability Concept Plan show the importance of Sustainability for both the EU Commission and the Singapore Government. EuroCham Singapore has similarly embraced …
EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2021 recognize sustainability practices in Singapore Read More
On 16 June, Business Finland hosted, in cooperation with the Team Finland network, China Shipowners’ Association, and China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry, a China-Finland Maritime seminar on Finnish solutions …
Business Finland co-hosted China-Finnish Maritime Seminar in Shanghai Read More
On 19 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Myanmar released a Statement attributable to UNFPA Office in Myanmar. Together with the Embassies of Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Today …
UNFPA and Nordic Embassies in Myanmar condemn sexual violence in the conflict Read More
The Norwegian Embassy In Hanoi signed 17 June 2021 an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support a new project ‘Scaling-up Integrated and Inclusive Waste Management Models …
Norway supports UNDP waste management models in Viet Nam Read More
During a meeting on 15 June, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak asked the Swedish Ambassador Björn Häggmark to call on Swedish investors such as furniture giant IKEA and automaker …
Cambodian Minister calls on Swedish investors Read More
Denmark has signed a new maritime co-operation agreement with China that will allow Denmark to provide green solutions to the massive Chinese shipbuilding industry, The Business Ministry (Erhvervsministeriet) writes in …
Denmark signs new maritime co-operation agreement with China Read More
Road safety should always be a priority, says the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. A note on the Facebook page on 16 June 2021 read: A helmet has always been …
Danish Embassy Bangkok says road safety is important Read More
A spokesman for the Chinese Mission to the European Union (EU) Tuesday demanded that NATO stop amplifying China as a national security challenge, media Market Research Telecast reports. “We demand …
China demands NATO stop “exaggerating Chinese threat theory” Read More
Arriving at the NATO Summit on Monday, Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, warned that China could be heading for military superiority if NATO does not tighten up regulations, media TV2 …
NATO sees China as security challenge Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam is for the first time conducting an intensive course on International Mine Action Standards Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 in the central Quang Tri Province …
Norwegian People’s Aid conducts explosives training in Vietnam Read More
On 1 June 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila announced: We continue to support the Bangsamoro Women as facilitators, convenors, and mediators in sustaining peace in Mindanao through the …
Norway and UNDP Philippines support Women Peace and Security in Mindanao Read More
The General Consul of Finland in Shanghai participated in the International Forum on Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in the Yangtze River Delta Region, Shanghai, on 10 June. Pasi Hellman highlighted the …
Nordic countries push for carbon neutrality in Yangtze River Delta Region Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam shared on 14 June an interview with the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities Dan Jørgensen with Vietnamese Investment Review on Vietnam – …
Danish energy leaders welcome Vietnamese partnership Read More
On 7 June 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Thailand introduced Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki. The introduction note says: Meet our Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki who is in charge of the Consular …
Finnish consul in Thailand on VDO Read More
On 11 June 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced: Invest Hong Kong is looking for a representatives in the Nordic region. Find out more on possibilities …
Invest Hong Kong seeks business partners in Scandinavia Read More
On 11 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam announced: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim …
Ambassador Christensen in exclusive interview Read More
The Norwegian Consulate in Shanghai, Innovation Norway, and the Norwegian Seafood Council teamed up to organize an event in celebration of World Oceans Day on 8 June, Global Times writes in a …
Norway celebrates World Ocean Day in Shanghai Read More
During a talk organized by ICDS, top experts from Sweden, France, and Germany recently discussed China’s power in the EU. The panel elaborated on several issues and the Swedish expert …
Experts: China struggles with its image in Scandinavia Read More
25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …
Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK Read More
HRH Princess Marie of Denmark gave a virtual opening speech earlier this week at the “Anti-Food Waste” conference in Beijing which was organized by the Embassy of Denmark in China. …
Danish Princess Marie addresses food waste at Chinese conference Read More
Former Norwegian Prime Minister and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is pleased that the British are sending warships to the South China Sea to stop China’s growing power plans, Norwegian media …
Norwegian NATO chief and British Prime Minister agree to halt China’s growing power plans Read More
The Royal Swedish Embassy in Singapore recently welcomed a new team member. Ambassador H.E. Niclas Kvarnström said, “We are honored to welcome Nur Judy binti Abdullah as our new Swedish …
New Swedish Honorary Consul in Brunei Read More
On 1 June 2021, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl hosted an online conference for more than forty Thai students who have been admitted to Swedish universities. After …
Ambassador Gröndahl welcomes Thai students to Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok released an update on its latest collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. The update reads: To promote business and human rights is a …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and UNDP address human rights Read More
The Danish Ambassador to China Thomas Østrup Møller recently expressed that Denmark and China have shared interests when it comes to a green and carbon-neutral future, writes media Global Times. …
Denmark and China share interest in a green future Read More
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam and steps have been taken to ensure support of the Government in Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam writes in a …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam Read More
When Lars Bo Larsen was appointed as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, little did he know that he would become the Ambassador also to Malaysia! However, a Danish government decision meant …
Lars Bo Larsen – Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia – and Malaysia! Read More
Over the past weekend, the four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai, together with Green Initiatives, gathered at Sinan Mansion for a full day discussions on food sustainability and traceability. The …
The Nordic Talks on Food Traceability a success Read More
On 27 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh hosted a webinar on the topic of a sustainable future with Sweden Alumni. The embassy says: Hosting the digital …
Sweden supports sustainable future through education Read More
As part of the celebrations of the 400-year anniversary of relations between Thailand and Denmark, Thai-Denmark Milk has set up an exhibition showcasing the history of the farm and its …
Thai-Denmark Milk set up exhibition showcasing ties to Denmark Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai recently welcomed Chinese students who will be furthering their studies in Finland with a “Happy Students” reception at the Consul General’s residence, media …
Finland host “Happy students” reception for Chinese exchange students Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Grete Løchen, has been catching the attention of national media with all her dedications. On 22 May 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi …
Ambassador Grete Løchen catches attention in Vietnam Read More
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy Hanoi released the latest achievement with Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the statement says: The LOI was signed yesterday …
Norway signed aquamarine agreement to collaborate with MARD Vietnam Read More
On 20 May 2021 Swedish embassy Bangkok announced: It’s a wrap! the Thailand and Sweden Sustainability Forum 2021 has brought our two countries even closer together with the ambition to …
Successful Thai-Swedish sustainability forum Read More
H.E. Mr. Dang Hoang An, Vietnam’s Vice Minister for Industry and Trade (MOIT), met on Thursday 20 May 2021 with the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen. …
Ambassador Christensen discussed energy collaboration with Mr. Dang Hoang An Read More
On 19 May 2021 the Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai jointly organized a Nordic Talks event titled “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey”, digging into the themes of traceability …
Nordic Talks “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey” a success Read More
Thailand and Sweden celebrate 153 years of diplomatic relations and the day was marked by The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm with the following tribute: Today (18 May 1868) 153 …
Thailand and Sweden celebrate 153 years of diplomatic relations Read MoreOn 10 May 2021 the Raul Wallenberg Institute announced opportunity to be a human rights research fellow in Lund, Sweden for 3.5 months with full grant including travel, stipend, health …
Raul Wallenberg institute opened full grants for Human Rights researchers Read More
The Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, Gui Congyou recently stated during an interview on media SVT’s program 30 minutes that the case of Chinese-born Swedish book publisher and writer Gui Minhai …
Chinese Ambassador: Gui Minhai is no longer a consular matter between China and Sweden Read More
On 17 May the Danish Ambassador, Jon Thorgaard, and Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, Deputy Head of Mission, had an online meeting with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, …
Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok host meeting with Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently highlighted the importance of the agricultural cooperation between Denmark and Malaysia. The Embassy explains: “The agricultural cooperation between Denmark and Malaysia …
Agricultural cooperation between Denmark and Malaysia Read More
The Nordic Region of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland together with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania recently issued a joint statement expressing great concern about the human rights situation of …
Nordic and Baltic statement concerned about human rights abuse of Uyghurs in China Read More
Labour rights is a priority in Sweden’s foreign policy. Against this background, the Swedish Embassy in Cambodia recently hosted a digital meeting with trade unions in Cambodia and Sweden. Discussions …
Sweden-Cambodia discussed labour rights issue and solutions Read More
You are invited to join the Webinar series on “Thai-Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model”, the Royal Thai Embassy, Copenhagen writes in a recent update. About the event, the Embassy …
Join the “Thai-Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model” webinar Read More
In a recent interview with Swedish media Expressen, Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou talks about the recent Chinese boycott of Swedish H&M after the clothing giant assured that it does not use …
Chinese Ambassador urges H&M not to listen to lies and not politicize normal business Read More
Finnish businesses are eyeing more opportunities in Southeast Asia and Vietnam in particular, media Vietnam Net reports. During last month’s meeting between Nguyen Thanh Truc, Deputy Chairman of Binh Duong …
Finnish businesses are eyeing more opportunities in Southeast Asia and Vietnam in particular Read More
During a virtual press conference on 6 May, when speaking on the topic of diabetes, Ambassador Grete Sillasen recommended to local health authorities to draft what she calls a “comprehensive …
Denmark calls for a comprehensive national plan on health care in the Philippines Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia signed on 11 May 2021 an agreement to fund the Parliamentary Centre of Asia’s (PCAsia) Cambodian activities. The Parliamentary centre does not currently have any …
Sweden and EU funds Parliamentary Centre of Asia in Cambodia Read More
The HALO Trust and Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Laotian Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare represented by the National Regulatory Authority …
Norway continues support for unexploded bombs clearance in Lao PDR Read More