Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Government of Norway and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a partnership agreement to support the peace-building and conflict mediation capacities of women and the active engagement …
Norway, UNDP and BARMM government signed partnership agreement to help peace building in Bangsamoro region Read More
12 November 2020 the Embassy of Denmark and the Vietnam Denmark Friendship Association (VIDAFA) co-hosted the award ceremony of the Denmark in Your Eyes 2020 contest. The contest received huge …
Denmark in Your Eyes 2020 contest winners announced Read More
The embassy of Finland announced on 11 November 2020 “We are excited to participate in the European Film Festival in Vietnam 2020!“ The Magic Life of V, starring Veeran maaginen …
Finland participating in European Film Festival in Vietnam 2020 Read More
On 9 November 2020 a Sino-Finnish Science and Technology Industry Summit Forum took place in the Jianggan District of Hangzhou, with many provincial, municipal and district-level participants. The event was …
Business Finland participated in a Sino-Finnish Science and Technology Industry Summit Forum in the Jianggan – Hangzhou Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Have you registered yourself to watch Europe on Screen (EoS) 2020? One of Swedish films “Swoon” will be the Opening Film this year, and Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia and …
Ambassador Berg will be opening the 2020 Europe On Screen online film festival Read More
On 11 November 2020 the Royal Danish embassy in Manila announced the date to their next series of webinar discussion on biking. Here comes another Info Series on cycling that …
Danish Embassy Manila invites to the 4th Series on Green Mobility webinar Read More
“Because every lives that were lost or injured means more than just statistic numbers. Everyone must be more involve and centrally share responsibilities when there’s a road accident. We should …
Ambassador Gröndahl participated the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites to a joint chamber event to celebrate the Christmas spirit on 27 November. “Let’s get into the Christmas spirit with NordCham and German Business …
NordCham Vietnam invites to networking in Christmas spirit on 27 Nov Read More
Denmark’s Minister for Food, Fisheries and Equal Opportunities Mogens Jensen said in an interview with Xinhua on 10 November 2020 that he saw the largest-ever representation of Danish food companies …
Denmark’s Minister for Food, Fisheries and Equal Opportunities wishes to strengthen China-Denmark cooperation Read More
The Norwegian embassy in Hanoi announced on 13 November 2020 that between 17 November and 11 December 2020, the Embassy will carry out a pilot to test out simplified processes …
Norway pilot testing system for registering children born abroad Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard together with Khun Chatri Moonstan, Senior Commercial Advisor, visited the Danish design company, Jacob Jensen Design. The purpose of visit …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the Jacob Jensen Design and KMUTT Collaboration Announcement reception Read More
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided on 11 November 2020 to allocate NOK 1.3 million (US$ 150,000) out of its Humanitarian Fund to help the three central provinces of Vietnam …
Norway allocated NOK1.3 Mil for humanitarian aid to flooded Quang Tri, Quang Binh and Thua Thien Hue provinces Read More
Do you work with sustainable and innovative solutions for pressing challenges in the water, energy or agricultural sector in Vietnam Do you work in the private sector, in a for-profit …
Water and energy for food (WE4F) – Call for innovations Read More
UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) announced on 5 November 2020 an allocation of US$ 3 million to Vietnam for an urgent, life-saving humanitarian response.. Norway is happy to be …
Norway is in top 5 donors to support UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Read More
On 9 November 2020 the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $2.5 million grant to assist the Government of Viet Nam in providing emergency and humanitarian services to residents affected …
ADB Approves $2.5 Million Grant to Support Viet Nam’s Disaster Response Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) together with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), and the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, will be hosting …
Get to know more of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in the next webinar on 26 Nov Read More
The Third China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai from at National Exhibition and Convention Center gathered government officials, business communities, exhibitors and professional purchasers across the world to …
Finnish companies participating at the 3rd China International Import Expo Read More
On 9 November 2020 the Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society announced finalized details for the 100 Years Cup. The dinner after the 100 Years Cup on 14th November will …
The SSS’s 100 Years Cup details finalized Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard and Head of Commercial and Trade, Nils Robenhagen, had an opportunity to visit the Danish companies and Industrial estate located …
Ambassador Thorgaard and the visited Danish companies on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand Read More
Denmark has financed the production of 3.16 million disposable facemasks, 2.8 million reusable cloth face masks, 330,000 medical grade masks and 90,000 isolation gowns to keep Myanmar’s small and medium …
Denmark continues to keep garment sector alive while contributing to Covid-19 prevention Read More
The Norwegian SN Power AS, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the 39.4 MW Dam Nai Wind Power Joint Stock Company in Vietnam from …
Norwegian Scatec Solar ASA – SN Power to acquire its first wind farm in Vietnam Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and others to a ‘TSCC Members Dinner’ to welcome the new Ambassador-Designate Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl and spouse. It is a great opportunity …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to a dinner with the new Ambassador-Designate Dinner on 26 Nov Read More
Given the strict measures against the Covid-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila announced on 3 November 2020 that the embassy will only open to visitors …
The Norwegian embassy Manila and Singapore announced ‘Open by appointment only’ Read More
FinnCham in Hong Kong is now offering to FinnCham members an interview based video which will be published on FinnCham’s YouTube channel and all of the social media platforms to …
FinnCham Hong Kong offers Youtube presentation of members Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites to join their webinar on Impact Investment – The Role of Asset Managers in Green Finance which will be held virtually on …
EuroCham Singapore invites to the next webinar on 18 Nov Read More
On Friday 30 October 2020 the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) held its third-annual Gala Dinner & Business Awards in HCMC. Gathering over 450 business leaders, ambassadors and representatives of …
EuroCham Vietnam’s Gala Dinner & Business Award was yet another success Read More
The Klahan9 House is back and aired on Cambodian television stations CTN, CNC and MYTV. The series is produced by BBC Media Action through financial aid from Sweden to the project …
“Klahan9 House” TV series in Cambodia funded by Sweden Read More
On 3 November 2020 the Swedish Ambassador-Designate H.E.Jon Åström Gröndahl released a newsletter to all Swedes in Thailand (in Swedish language only) Please read the newsletter here
Ambassador Åström Gröndahl has a message to Swedes in Thailand Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam released a photobook from “Nordic Alumni Day – Work the Nordic Way” event. The semi-virtual event on 31 October …
NordCham Vietnam invited participants to tag friends in photobook “Nordic Alumni Day” Read More
On 4 November 2020 the Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son presented MOFA Award of Honour to Ambassador Grete Løchen for her excellent contributions to …
Ambassador Løchen recieved MOFA Award of Honour Read More
His Majesty King Harald V of Norway received on 5 November 2020 the credentials of the Ambassador of Thailand, H.E. Ms. Karntimon Ruksakiati. A formal ceremony held at the Royal …
His Majesty King Harald V of Norway received the Ambassador of Thailand H.E. Ms. Karntimon Ruksakiati Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to the upcoming NBAS special insight panel “Decarbonization”. Hosted in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA, sponsored by the Norwegian …
NBAS inivites to the next Specialist Insight Panel on Decarbonization Read More
Finland funds Myanmar School of Politics through Demo Finland. MySoP does important work training representatives from different political parties and backgrounds to work together. Over 200 alumni of the NIMD/Demo …
Finland educates Burmese politicians in democracy Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Sweden Embassy in Thailand announced an information from the Visa Section. The opening and telephone hours starting 2 November, are as follows: Opening hours Monday, …
Sweden Embassy Bangkok announced new operation hours Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China announced the latest requirements for travelers on 4 November 2020 that said: Attention! China is now tightening the entry rules to China. All foreign …
China tightens travel restrictions from 7 Nov Read More
On 29 October 2020, the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala lumpur announced a Congratulations to Malaysian born Norwegian writer Long Litt Woon for making it to the longlist of the …
Malaysian born Norwegian writer Long Litt Woon may win the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2020 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 2 November that Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar with Mrs Carrie Lam is postponed. New date will be informed later. According …
Hong Kong’s Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar postponed Read More
On 29 October 2020 he Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe noted another positive journey in Vietnam in her memo that said: I kicked off my business trip to Ho Chi Minh …
Ambassador Måwe visited Tuoi Tre’s newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On 30 October 2020 the EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on Thursday in HCMC …
EU Ambassadors discussed EVFTA with the Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Read More
On 23 October 2020, the Danish embassy in Myanmar published the latest work that said: As we near the end of the rainy season, we expect temperatures to briefly drop, …
Danish embassy, MoEE, WWF undertook 2 years programme to assist Myanmar enhancing renewables capability Read More
The 28th October 2020 officially marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Finland. While the official exchange of congratulatory …
Finland-China celebrated 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations on 28 October Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to “PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass” workshop three days in November. On this unique and practical PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass, developed …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to ‘PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass’ workshop Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Manila released the latest list on how to enter Denmark on 30 October 2020, that said: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN ENTERING DENMARK If you arrive from a …
The Danish Embassy Manila released the latest regulations on how to enter Denmark Read More
On Monday 26 October, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard presented to His Majesty King MahaVajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand the Letters of Credence officially accrediting him …
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard presented to His Majesty King MahaVajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore published on 26 October 2020 a Note of Congratulations to Goodbye Kansas Studios for winning the Swedish government’s export prize for the cultural and …
Goodbye Kansas Studios won Swedish government’s export prize for the cultural and creative industries Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard was invited to participate in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Denmark organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 by Asian Development Bank Read More
On 22 October 2020 The Royal Danish Embassy Beijing published a memo from the Green Day: Biking with the embassy’s activity that said: There was high sun over Beijing when …
Green Day: Biking with the Danish embassy in Beijing was a success Read More