Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In a special feature in the Manila Times, Ambassador Harald Fries talks about trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines, the countries’ ties, the similarities and differences between the two …
Ambassador Harald Fries on trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines Read More
The Global School Meals Coalition is an alliance that aims to improve the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children throughout the world. The initiative seeks to ensure that every …
Finland invites the Philippines to join the Global School Feeding Coalition Read More
On 29 June, Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide and her Vietnamese counterpart Bùi Thanh Sơn discussed the two countries’ relations and cooperation at the United Nations Security Council during …
Vietnam and Norway collaborate as UN Security Council members Read More
On 29 June, the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman paid a visit to Shanghai Administration Institute, the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai shares in a recent update. The Shanghai Administration Institute …
Consul General Pasi Hellman visits Shanghai Administration Institute Read More
On 28 June, the Cambodian National Council for Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Environment launched the implementation of the National Strategic Plan and Action Plan for a circular economy …
Sweden supports Cambodia towards a circular economy Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi invites you to join Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide as she presents Norway’s new international strategy for the promotion of freedom …
Freedom of Expression: Launch of Norway’s new International Strategy Read More
On June 22, Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi which is a High-level Policy Dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation …
Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting in Hanoi Read More
As an unusual arrival procedure Finland’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Jyri Järviaho, along with his wife Elina Multanen, began their new life as ambassador couple with a two weeks’ …
Jyri Järviaho debuts as Finland’s Ambassador to Cambodia and Thailand Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia Bjorn Haggmark and Cambodia’s Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Sam Heng discussed during a farewell junction on 22 June goals achieved between the two …
Sweden bids farewell in Cambodia Read More
During a phone meeting on 21 June, China’s President Xi Jinping and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto discussed last year’s 70th anniversary of China-Finland diplomatic ties and both parties recognized the …
China and Finland strengthen diplomatic ties during phone meeting Read More
Four Danish universities have recently been added to LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI’s official list which allows Indonesian students to apply for government scholarships, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia shares. The Indonesian …
Four Danish universities added to the Indonesian government scholarship list Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam has just extended its MoU with the Medical Services Administration under the Vietnamese Ministry of Health for another two years. According to a statement, …
Denmark and Vietnam extend collaboration on health Read More
Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, Provincial Programme Manager at Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Vietnam has become the first Vietnamese individual to brief the Security Council under Rule 39, which invites …
NPA provincial program manager first Vietnamese to brief UN Security Council under rule 39 Read More
Last month the Nordic Embassies in Singapore used smart technology to engage their communities in Singapore in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrated the Nordic National …
Nordic Green Run profits donated to Coral Triangle Center Read More
The Second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ project in Singapore closes with attendance of over 10,000 students, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore writes in a recent update. …
Second edition of ‘EU at Your School’ closes with attendance of over 10,000 students Read More
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