Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Per Augustsson, Sweden’s new consul general to Hong Kong is carrying the work of ‘Operation Santa Claus’ forward this year by donating 500 gift boxes to Operation Santa Claus beneficiaries, …
New Swedish Consul General in HK pledges to continue charitable work Read More
The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …
FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023 Read More
The town of Tianjin in northern China has found the COVID-19 virus on a sample collected from the packaging of imported pig trotter, local authorities have announced. The food had …
China finds Coronavirus on packaging of imported food from Denmark Read More
Nordic Aqua Partners A/S is about to establish China’s first land based salmon farm. The Nordic countries had land based salmon and trout farms long before it became an option to …
Nordic Aqua Partners to establish China’s first salmon farming facility Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia announced on 24 December 2020 that Indonesia has introduced tougher entry restrictions for all entry from the European Union and Australia as well as …
Indonesia restricts entry from the Scandinavia, EU, Australia and the UK Read More
Tongji University’s College of Design & Innovation and Sino-Finnish Center welcomed on 22 December 2020 a delegation from the Consulate General and Business Finland. This visit was led by Consul …
Consulate General and Business Finland visited Sino-Finnish Center and Tongji D&I Read More
Danish Trine Sofie Tveen Nielsen, Executive Director of Malaysian Danish Business Council released recently a thank you note for having received the Malaysia Women’s Leader Award 2020. Trine Sofie Tveen …
Danish Trine Tveen Nielsen received Malaysian Women Leaders Award 2020 Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s office will be closed from 21 December 2020 and reopens on 11 January 2021, for the winter break. For further queries during these holidays, please …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce announce winter break closure dates Read More
On 22 December 2020 the Malaysian Deputy Secretary-General of Multilateral Affairs, Dato’ Nadzirah Osman received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Malaysia Kirsten Rosenvold Geelan. Both …
Ambassador Geelan met with the Malaysian Deputy Secretary-General of Multilateral Affairs Read More
New studies from the University of Copenhagen (KU) suggests that Chinese people experience the bitter flavor more strongly than Danish people and bitter flavors such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and …
Broccoli reportedly tastes differently, all depending on whether you are Chinese or Danish Read More
Less than 2 hours after the Danish parliament expressed its criticism over China’s security law in Hong Kong, the Chinese embassy in Denmark, issued a statement criticizing the Danish Parliament …
China criticized the Danish Parliament’s criticism of China Read More
December 22, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto discussed ways to boost Vietnam-Finland relations during a phone conversation. Pekka Haavisto …
Foreign Ministers talk ways to boost Vietnam-Finland relations Read More
A total of 116 civil society organizations in Cambodia have urged the Swedish government to reverse the decision made in November to move its embassy to Thailand. The groups of …
Civil Society Groups Ask Sweden not to abandon Cambodia Amid Democratic Decline Read More
Sweden will go ahead building its 5G network without the Chinese company Huawei despite protests from the company and the Chinese Government. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) said …
Sweden upholds 5G ban on Chinese firms Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced on 22 December 2020 that the embassy will cease to accept passport applications for applicants aged 12 and above on 1 February 2021. …
Danish Embassy in KL suspends passport applications for grownups Read More
On 18 December 2020 EuroCham Cambodia’s advocacy team and members of its Real Estate and Construction Committee joined an online consultative meeting on the new draft Law on Land Management …
EuroCham Cambodia joins consultative meeting on new draft Law on Land Management and Urban Planning (MK) Read More
Denmark’s embassy in Beijing, consulate general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing, the Taipei Trade Council and the 12 Visa Application Centres (VACs) are closed over Christmas and New Year’s from …
Embassy of Denmark in China announce holiday closure dates Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and China’s online music entertainment platform, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, has partnered up to launch a collaborative cross-border music album called ‘Norwegian Special: Northern …
Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and Tencent Music launch collaborative cross-border album Read More
On 16 December 2020 the European Union Ambassador-designate H.E. Mr. Luc Véron arrived in the Philippines together with his spouse, Madame Nicole Weismann. They went into quarantine at the EU …
New EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Luc Véron and spouse arrived in the Philippines Read More
The second Joint Committee under the European Union (EU) – Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) met online on 15 December 2020. The EU delegation was led …
The EU-Vietnam joint committee’s meeting discussed further bilateral corporation Read More
On 17 December 2020, the EU Ambassador Ranieri Sabatucci, along with Head of Missions of EU Member States, virtually met with H.E. U Thaung Thun, Minister for Investment and Foreign …
EU-Myanmar discussed possibilities for an economic and sustainable partnership Read More
The European Union’s Erasmus+ programme has since 2014 helped many Asian youth students achieve their dream of studying in Europe. Erasmus+ helps organize student and doctoral candidate exchanges to and …
Erasmus+ helps Asian students achieve their education dreams Read More
As a new initiative, The Norwegian School in Singapore (Norskeskolen i Singapore) now offers classes in Norwegian to young children from the age of 3 years old. Their target group …
The Norwegian School in Singapore now offers learning to children from the age of 3 years old Read More
Last week, the Danish Ambassador John Nielsen handed over essential IT equipment to the Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) of Myanmar so the Commission can establish a computer-based data collection and analysis …
Denmark handed IT essentials to Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission Read More
Singapore’s Nordic Film Festival 2020 is a 3 day festival from 25 December until 27 December 2020. The Nordic Film Festival 2020 presents 5 films in cinema during the Christmas …
Nordic Film Fest 2020 in Singapore great Christmas activity Read More
Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard together with Lene Moelsted Jensen, Minister Counsellor, and Khun Chatri Moonstan, Senior Trade Advisor, had on 10 December 2020 a meeting with Director of the Department …
Ambassador Thorgaard and team visited Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development Read More
In the search of finding the right business partner and connect with impactful Nordic startups (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark) in the economic, social and environmental sustainability sector, a venture …
Startup Guide may help you find your business partner Read More
On 16 December 2020 The Trade Council and the Public Diplomacy section of the Royal Danish Embassy announce: “We would like to thank Marianne Weinreich from the Cycling Embassy of …
The Future of Mobility – Info Series webinar completed Read More
On 17 December 2020, The Danish Embassy in Myanmar released an update on the latest work of bridging between education and industry. The report says: Universities, Technical, Vocational Education and …
Denmark supports bridging between education and industry in Myanmar Read More
In May, health ministers called upon WHO to identify the origins of the virus and how it crossed the species barrier. That came months after China announced the first cases …
Danish researcher part of WHO-led team expected in China in January to examine COVID-19 origins Read More
On 10 December 2020 the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar released a statement on their latest work regarding gender balance. The statement said: The attitude and behavior towards the opposite …
Denmark promotes girls’ access to education in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi have released a collection of photos from the Lucia procession at the Swedish ambassador’s residence. In the comments, the Embassy says: “It was a fantastic …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi released Lucia celebration photo album Read More
On 10 December 2020 the government of Sweden, a long-time ally of Vietnam, guaranteed up to $2bn in loans from its banks to help fund Vietnamese airport projects, including Long …
Sweden guaranteed $2Billion in loans to fund Vietnamese airport projects Read More
The Embassy of Denmark has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mandalay University to further strengthen the cooperation in Human Rights Education. The Danish support enables the University’s Law Department …
Denmark supports teaching law students in Myanmar about Human Rights Read More
The Embassy of Finland invited recently the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce TFCC Board to discuss and share plans for 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho mentioned a cautious estimate of 3-4% …
Finnish Ambassador Järviaho discussed 2021 plan with TFCC Board members Read More
On 6 December 2020, to celebrate the 103rd Independence Day of Finland, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi had the pleasure of hosting a reception at the Metropole Hotel. As …
Nordic ambassadors celebrate Finland Independence day together in Hanoi Read More
On 5 December 2020, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, pictured here together with the Nordic Ambassador and Deputies, attended the Auspicious Candle Lighting Ceremony in commemoration of the birthday anniversary of His …
Nordic Ambassadors attended Father’s day in Thailand Read More
On the International Anti-Corruption Day 9 December, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen and the Executive Director of Towards Transparency Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Vien signed …
Denmark signed agreement to support anti corruption efforts in Vietnam Read More
From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you Read More
On 2 December 2020 the Deputy Head of Mission at the Danish Embassy, Ms. Louise Holmsgaard and Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security, Mr. Pham Luong Son, signed the …
Denmark signed healthcare MOU in Vietnam for another two years Read More
In the afternoon of 4 December 2020 the Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide had a constructive discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on numerous …
Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide discussed 50 year anniversary celebrations Read More
China closely followed the revelation of Hong Kong activist and ex-opposition lawmaker Ted Huis escape to Denmark. However during his visit, Ted Hui did not obtain any support from the …
China praises Danish Governments standpoint in Ted Hui self-exile case Read More
Frederiksborg Gymnasium & HF gives their 1st year and 2nd year students a different school day with the purpose of strengthening students’ global outlook and continuing to raise funds …
Danish students donate a day of work worth DKK 194.680 to school in Hanoi Read More
Denmark has committed additional USD 720,000 to further strengthen the efforts of the Myanmar Forest Department in fostering resilience of coastal communities in Rakhine and Taninthayi against the adverse impacts …
Denmark commits additional USD 720,000 to Climate Adaption for Coastal Communities programme in Myanmar Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
The Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce releases captured moments and a memo from their Annual DTCC Christmas Lunch 3 December 2020. The post says: 130+ guests were registered and almost …
Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce shares photos from the Christmas Lunch Read More
In the evening of 8 December 2020 three speakers from Norway including H.E. Marte Ziolkowski, State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E Marita Sørheim-Rensvik, Special Envoy for Women, Peace …
Norway attended the Vietnam International Conference on 7-9 Dec Read More
Ted Hui’s name went around the world when he, as part of the Hong Kong uprising in May 2020, threw a stink bomb in the Hong Kong Parliament Hall in …
Hong Kong activist Ted Hui has gone into exile after traveling to Denmark Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced on 3 December 2020 Year that the year 2020 of FBC had been as usual… almost. “We all have faced a challenging year in …
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore updates on overall 2020 Read More
The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event Read More