Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 30 March 2021 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kim Hojlund Christensen paid a visit to Binh Thuan Province. He had a meeting with Mr. Le Tuan Phong, Chairman of …
Ambassador Christensen visited Binh Thuan Province and La Gan offshore wind project Read More
A new clinic offering certified Thai massage has opened its doors in the Danish city of Fredericia. The owner is Navarat Thomsen who is originally from Thailand but has lived …
Navarat has taken Thailand’s massage techniques with her to Denmark Read More
On 9 april 2021 the joint statement by ambassadors in Myanmar was released, the statement read: Two months ago, on February 9, Mya Thwe Thwe Khine was shot while taking …
International ambassadors share a joint condolence to lost lives in Myanmar protest Read More
The Philippines has contributed US$15,000 to a special Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Trust Fund to support the construction of a new facility, the OPCW Centre for …
The Philippines joins China, Finland, Sweden, and Thailand in contributing to future ChemTech Centre Read More
Former US security adviser John Bolton believes that China is a danger to democratic countries and in an exclusive interview with NRK, he warns Norway against entering into a closer …
Former US security adviser: Norway should not sign a free trade agreement with China Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer H&M has recently faced a broad boycott in China with stores forced closed and their addresses removed from maps. According to several news reports, the boycott …
Ambassador of China to Sweden: H&M boycott is “The will of the people” Read More
President Xi Jinping told German leader Angela Merkel during a phone call Wednesday that he hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China”, Chinese state media reported, following an international …
President Xi hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China” Read More
According to an editorial piece in the Swedish media Aftonbladet, the newspaper states that the Swedish-Chinese poet and publisher Gui Minhai is used in China’s propaganda as a tactic to spread …
Swedish media editorial: Gui Minhai is used in China’s propaganda as a tactic to spread fear Read More
Telenor Group and Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”) released an announcement that they are in advanced discussions regarding a potential merger of its Malaysian mobile operations Digi and Celcom, in which …
Telenor and Axiata in advanced discussions to merge Malaysian operations Read More
The European Union in Hong Kong and Macao, together with the EU Member States and Switzerland and in association with the Broadway Cinematheque, presents the European Union Film Festival 2021 …
Finland chose ‘Ladies of Steel’ to join European Film Festival 2021 in Hong Kong Read More
The Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce says they are open to applications for an Event and Marketing officer. The statement read: The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) was established in …
The TSCC is looking for a Thai Events and Marketing Officer Read More
On 6 April 2021 the Norwegian Embassy supported the UNDP and Action to the Community Development Centre (ACDC) to organize a “Workshop on monitoring the implementation of Article 27 of …
Norway supports workshop on equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Vietnam Read More
As part of the 400th years relation of Denmark-Thailand, the Royal Danish embassy released a historical memo on 7 April 2021, as follows: Did you know that Denmark played a …
Denmark-Thailand relations taking shape towards green energy Read More
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has won contracts to build three Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for the UK-based North Star Renewables. The three SOVs will be built at VARD’s Vung Tau shipyard …
VARD wins contract to build service vessels in Vietnam Read More
On 2 April 2021 the NordCham Vietnam invited to their annual ‘Work the Nordic way’ Event. The aim of the event is to elevate and communicate the strong Nordic employer …
‘Work the Nordic way’ event sets for 17 April in Hanoi Read More
Chinese scientists have recently planted rice that has received radiation from space. The hope is that it can lead to the development of new species of rice plants. Danish expert …
Danish expert doubts China’s ‘space rice’ will mutate beneficially Read More
The Swedish Representative Office in Taipei released a note to conveys their sincere condolences on the tragic loss of lives following the devastating train accident in Hualien. “We extend our …
Swedish and Danish Trade Councils condoled over train accident in Hualien Read More
The 25th China International Boat Show (CIBS) is held in Shanghai 1-3 April 2021 as part of Tourism Plus Shanghai. The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman gave a speech at …
Pasi Hellman participated in China International Boat Show Read More
On 31 March 2021 The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) granted Honorary Membership to H.E. Ambassador Nopporn Adchariyavanich for his efforts to boost Thai-Finnish trade and develop co-operation, especially …
TFCC granted Honorary Membership to H.E. Nopporn Adchariyavanich Read More
A new legislation by the Finnish Government aims to improve the legal status of foreign berry pickers coming to pick berries in the high season. It includes an absolute ban …
Finnish government writes new law for foreign berry pickers Read More
“Together with our European partners and friends, Denmark is happy to support and contribute to the COVAX programme,” stated he Danish Ambassador H.E. Kim Højlund Christensen. The handover ceremony of …
Sweden, Denmark joined TeamEurope in supporting COVAX programme in Vietnam Read More
People magazine’s annual “The Beautiful Issue” hit newsstands Friday featuring Thai-Norwegian model, television personality, author, and entrepreneur, Christine Diane Teigen. Chrissy Teigen was born in Delta, Utah to her Thai …
Model Chrissy Teigen of Thai-Norwegian descent on the cover of People’s “Beautiful Issue” Read More
The Swedish retail giant H&M finds itself in yet another line of fire, this time from angry Vietnamese Twitter users. The Vietnamese social media users lashed out to H&M after …
H&M upset Vietnam after agreeing to “rectify” map of the South China Sea Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Consular Assistant. The announcement read: “Do you want to work on exciting and responsible tasks at our embassy? Are you …
Consular Assistant at the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok open for applications Read More
The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra will host the World Circular Economy Forum + Climate virtually on 15-16 April 2021 together with the Netherlands. The forum aims at drawing attention to …
Sitra will cohost a circular economy discussion at the World Circular Economy Forum Read More
The Embassy of Sweden on 30 March 2021 published an update on Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl’s diplomatic trip to Chonburi province. The statement read: “Our Ambassador on the road again! …
Ambassador Gröndahl visited Chonburi, Thailand Read More
Hanoi People’s Committee recently hosted a reception for Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto in Hanoi where Chu Ngoc Anh, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee highlighted the good relations …
Hanoi People’s Committee received Finnish Ambassador Read More
Sweden and Vietnam have expanded the two nations’ long-standing energy cooperation from hydropower to safe and sustainable energy development. According to Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) newspaper, Ann Måwe, Swedish …
Sweden and Vietnam cooperate in renewable energy Read More
On 28 March 2021 Spark! Philiipines released a thank you note to Women 2021, that read: “There is ample evidence that empowering women politically has a number of positive consequences …
Spark Philippines’s Women 2021 virtual dialogue a success Read More
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Danish Prime Minister and Secretary-General of NATO, recently said that if China threatens Taiwan, Denmark and the rest of NATO must be ready to help Taiwan, …
Former Danish Prime Minister: If China threatens Taiwan, we should be ready for war Read More
On March 31 Norwegian ambassador Roset – together with other Nordic Embassies in Malaysia – hosted the Leader of the Opposition YB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for a discussion about …
Nordic Ambassadors discussed Nordic-Malaysia relations with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Read More
The International Committee of the Red Cross Malaysia had the opportunity to brief the Nordic and Switzerland embassies on the work that the organization is doing alongside the efforts of …
Nordic Ambassadors meets with Red Cross in Malaysia Read More
On 30 March 2021 the Nordic Ambassadors updated the latest activity as follow: Last week I (Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe) visited Ca Mau – the southernmost point of Vietnam together …
Nordic Ambassadors visited Ca Mau, Vietnam Read More
According to a recent update from the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, this week Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport to continue the close cooperation between Denmark and …
Denmark’s Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport in Bangkok Read More
Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has joined other countries in urging its citizens in Myanmar to leave the country due to security concerns with the recent escalations of violence. The …
Norway urges its citizens to leave Myanmar Read More
Denmark and Norway along with 12 other countries have in a joint statement expressed concern that the WHO-led team of researchers behind a report on the origin of covid-19 did …
Data withheld in Wuhan: Denmark and Norway amongst 14 concerned nations Read More
According to media Morning star, Sweden’s fashion retailer recently stated that the company is working hard to manage the recent challenges in China and find a way forward after the …
H&M confirms its commitment to China after backlash Read More
A Thai scholar Prof. Vitit Muntarbhorn is set to take up his role as the new UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia on 1 April …
Thai scholar starts as UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia Read More
During a video conference on Monday 29 March, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven discussed global issues and possible further bilateral cooperation. The two …
Singapore and Sweden discuss potential future cooperation Read More
The idea to create an international treaty to prepare the world for future pandemics has been materialized with backing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and leaders of 23 nations …
Norway and Indonesia among 23 nations to back international treaty for future pandemics Read More
Denmark has updated its travel guide to Myanmar and advised against all travel to the country due to the current security situation. The statement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign …
Denmark encourages Danes in Myanmar to leave now Read More
On 26 March 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals in Hong Kong invites to Mandarin Speaking class. The invitation read: Have you ever wanted to be able …
DCCC invites to interactive Mandarin speaking class Read More
The opening of a community space in Phuc Tan Ward, Hoan Kiem District, a neighborhood near the Red river bank in Hanoi took place on Saturday, 27 March 2021. The …
Denmark supports ‘For A Livable Hanoi’ project Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen participated in the sail away ceremony of Johan Sverdrup Process Platform II (P2) Main Support Frame at Aibel Thailand’s yard in Laem Chabang on …
Ambassador Rødsmoen participated in Sverdrup sail away ceremony Read More
Hennes & Mauritz AB stores in some parts of China are being closed by their landlords, threatening to disrupt the clothing giant’s growth in its fourth-biggest market as Beijing’s growing …
H&M stores in China are shut down by landlords Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M has experienced a comprehensive boycott in China that has worsened over the weekend and also spread to other clothing manufacturers. But why does the boycott …
Boycott of H&M has broad support in China Read More
On 28 March 2021 The US embassy in Rangoon released a joint statement signed by the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, …
Chiefs of Defense condemns Myanmar Army Read More
On 28 March 2021 the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod posted on Twitter, that said: “Violence spinning out of control in Myanmar Tellingly, the deadliest day takes place …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs: ‘Violence must stop in Myanmar’ Read More
On 25 March 2021 the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi invited to have a look at the pictures of The Nordic events in Hanoi (23 March) and Ho Chi Minh City …
Norwegian embassy released a thank you note for the Nordic Day 2021 Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore had the Annual General Meeting and the new board was elected on 17 March 2021. The new FBC board effective from today. The FBCS welcomes …
Finnish Business Council Singapore elected and welcomed new Boards Read More