Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia is considering Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 fighter and Swedish SAAB JAS 39 Gripen, American F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon, as a replacement for its Air Force’s aging jet fighters, …
Gripen, Sukhoi among shortlisted fighters for Indonesian air force Read More
Over 14 million people were affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. “The Philippines is now in the middle of a critical process of reconstruction. Unfortunately only around 40 % …
Norway raises Philippine aid by NOK50 million Read More
Norway’s Foreign Minister Børge Brende confirmed on 7 January 2014 that the Norwegian government would help in the reconstruction effort in Tacloban City and other areas devastated by supertyphoon “Yolanda.” …
Norway committed to rebuild Philippines typhoon-hit communities Read More
The landscape will soon be transformed in a part of Mui Dinh, Vietnam. Vestas – the Danish wind turbine company – is about to start the development of Mui Dinh …
Wind energy in Vietnam – powered by Vestas Read More
Friis Arne Petersen, Danish Ambassador to China, in an interview with Beijing Review, outlined the win-win Sino-Danish cooperation with emphasis on environmental protection and energy conservation. Excerpts of the interview: …
Environment, energy: key to Sino-Danish cooperation Read More
Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende planned a visit 7-9 January to the areas worst hit by Supertyphoon “Yolanda,” according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in the …
Norwegian FM to inspect ‘Yolanda’ rehab effort Read More
A new agency to protect Indonesias rainforests is ready to begin work to implement a first of its kind environmental program. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed Presidential Regulation No. 62/2013 …
Indonesia to launch rainforest scheme funded by Norway’s US$1 billion Read More
A seminar was held in Beijing recently to discuss how to use Finland’s advanced technologies to help the capital city improve its air quality. The “Beautiful Beijing” Cleantech Cooperation Seminar …
Finland helps Beijing combat air pollution Read More
A Norwegian bank’s investment in Chinese financial institution in December 2013 provided proof that China has no problem accepting cash from a country it has engaged in diplomatic dispute with, …
Norway’s investment in China welcome despite rows Read More
China’s Foreign Ministry expressed anger on 20 December 2013 at plans by the Dalai Lama to visit Norway, a country with which China already has strained ties following the awarding …
Dalai Lama’s planned Norway visit draws Chinese ire Read More