Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Since the breakout of Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, Thailand announced all borders closure to curb virus spreading. Recently after the country has been keeping a good record of infected …
Special Tourist Visa to Thailand is now available Read More
The Finnish H.E.Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto visited the Vietnam-Finland International School VFIS at TDT University in HCMC on 9 October 2020. Ambassador Kahiluoto had a Q&A meeting with parents of VFIS …
Ambassador Kahilouto ‘meet the parents’ at Vietnam-Finland International School Read More
On 8 Ocotober 2020 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC with the representatives from UROS to discuss cooperation in the areas of sustainability, …
Consul General Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council to discuss future possibilities Read More
On 7 October 2020, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta introduced Teemu Leppälä, a professional sea captain and icebreaker operator. After a tough night shift on an icebreaker in icy …
Finnish ‘Pemecah Es Snow’ children book series now available in Bahasa Indonesia Read More
Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe and the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Kari Kahiluoto attended the 75th Anniversary Ceremony of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology on 3 October …
Norway and Finland celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish company SKIOLD Group has been chosen as a technical partner of this project which are led by the Hung Nhon Group of Vietnam and …
Danish SKIOLD joined De Heus and Vietnames Hung Nhon Group in creating sustainable agriculture complex Read More
On 4 October 2020, two important things coincided – “the Day of the cinnamon bun” and the “Bicycle journey of Friendship for the 2020 Green Hanoi” Ambassador H.E. Ann Måwe …
Ambassador Måwe joined the Bicycle journey of Friendship for the 2020 Green Hanoi Read More
On 6 October 2020, the Dialogue between the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department and the Business Community Partners with theme: “Collaboratively Implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) Joining …
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) event was a success Read More
On 1 October 2020, EuroCham Cambodia had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Dr. PHAN Phalla, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary-General of the Committee …
EuroCham in meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance to discussed strengthen corporation Read More
Palm Oil Monitor, a pro-palm oil organisation, has published an article questioning: Why Is Norway Secretly Funding Attacks Against President Jokowi’s Omnibus Law? The biggest international story around Indonesia over …
Palm Oil Monitor questions Norwegian intentions in Indonesia Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has currently no trainees due to the entry restrictions to Thailand. But the Embassy looks forward to welcoming four trainees again as soon as the …
Danish embassy Bangkok opens for applications for internship all through October. Read More
To celebrate the International Day of the Girl (IDG2020), at the Swedish embassy, H.E. Ann Måwe, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam became the first person to sign the open letter to …
Ambassador Måwe initiates the ‘Safety Online For Girls’ campaign Read More
The exhibition ”Flow with Matter” by Finnish artists Tommi Grönlund and Petteri Nisunen will continue through the end of November at the Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum. In connection with the …
The Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum hosts “Listening to Finland” exhibition on 17 Oct until end of Nov – 16 Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, was invited to the launch event of Thailand NOW application endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission invited to the launch event by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Sinagpore announced a closing notice on 7 October 2020 that said: Passport services are unavailable on 15 October and 16 October. All consular services will resume on …
Norwegian embassy Singapore announced closing notice on 15-16 Oct Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia welcomed on 21 September the new Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Kirsten Geelan. “Today is her first day of work at the Embassy after …
Danish embassy in Malaysia welcomed the new Ambassador Read More
During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …
Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly Read More
On 21 September 2020, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur summed up work of the day to be “a fruitful meeting with speaker of parliament, Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun”. The …
Norwegian Ambassador Roset visited Malaysia Parliment to discussed further bilateral relationships Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
On 25 September 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman led a delegation to Hefei, Anhui Province, where he met with Mayor Ling Yun to discuss future cooperation between Finland …
Consul General Hellman visited Hefei to discuss future corporation Read More
One of China’s leading hospitals, the Huashan hospital of the Fudan University, hosted an international health conference on 26-27 September, with notable contributions also from Finland. Professor Lasse Lehtonen, Vice …
Finland participated in international health conference in China Read More
Doing more business in Cambodia: what can Nordic contacts and cooperation bring? This was the theme for the Nordic business reception which the Embassy of Sweden and the Nordic chapter …
Ambassador Häggmark in the Nordic Business Reception with NordCham and EuroCham Cambodia Read More
The embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to an EdTech (Education Technology) webinar from 8 October -10 November 2020. EduSpaze is the first Singapore Government supported Edtech Accelerator in South …
Singapore-Finland hosts the first EdTech webinar series Read More
On 30 September 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman was one the awardees of the first ever “Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization”, given by the city of Nanjing. …
Finland receives the Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization award Read More
The EU Delegations in Indonesia published a trade report on 24 September 2020. EU-Indonesia trade in goods amounted to €26.2bio in 2019, with EU exports worth €10.2bio & Indonesia exports …
EU remains top non-Asian investor in Indonesia Read More
On 29 September the Danish Embassy celebrated the International Day of awareness of Food Loss and Waste by hosting a seminar with the aim that Danish and Vietnamese authorities and …
Denmark hosted a seminar on how to manage food products Read More
Denmark announced on 28 September 2020 that they are helping Myanmar to meet international business standards and attract trade and investments from Europe through support to the government’s efforts to …
Denmark helps Myanmar reform labour market Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce published a thank you note to friends, partners and members on 1 October 2020, that said: Dear Members, Friends and Partners of the TSCC, In …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerece welcomes October with Sustainability webminars Read More
On 21 September 2020, the Norwegian Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian, Director of Innovation Norway in Vietnam, shared with the Vietnam Investment Review the prospects of Norwegian and Vietnamese firms in …
Norwegian Commecial Counceller and Director of Innovation Vietnam in exclusive interview with Vietnam Investment Review Read More
On 25 September 2020,Team Norway in Hanoi had an interesting virtual meeting with Ambassador Grete Løchen to look back at the impact of the Covid-19 on individuals’ work and performance. …
Team Norway in Hanoi held a virtual meeting with Ambassador Grete Løchen Read More
The Moomin Charity Initiative – celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publication of the first Moomin book, Moomin and the Great Flood – is an initiative dedicated to helping Hong …
Celebrate 75th Moomin anniversary, donate to help Hong Kong’s disadvantaged children Read More
The Danish Embassy in Beijing and the Consulates General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing will be closed on Thursday 1 October, Friday 2 October and Monday 5 October, due to …
Danish missions in China closing for National Holiday Read More
The annual “Back to Shanghai” event for the Finnish community, normally signalling the start of the autumn season after the summer holidays, was held again on Friday 25 September in …
The annual ‘Back to Shanghai’ event marked Autumn 2020 start Read More
On 26 September 2020, the Danish Deputy Head of Mission Louise Holmsgaard and Nguyen Anh Minh, Vice Director of International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) jointly …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission joined the ‘Actions against Food Loss and Waste’ campaign Read More
Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim shared investment opportunities in the Philippines during a networking event with Danish SMEs in Copenhagen on 15 September 2020. The meeting took place in the legendary “Asia …
Philippines Embassy Copenhagen actively connects Danish SMEs to Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh welcomed and introduced their new member Ms. Karin Gregebo on 21 September 2020. Ms. Karin is joining the Embassy as Head of Administration …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh welcomes new staff Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kjersti Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood’s booth at THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 on 22 September 2020. The event is one of the world’s biggest Food & Beverage …
Ambassador Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood, THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 Read More
MDBC and MBLBC together with CIMB, MFBC and MNBC are pleased to invite you for a webinar addressing the outlook for the Malaysian ringgit. This year saw the Malaysian ringgit …
Malaysian Danish Business Council invites to Malaysian Ringgit outlook webinar Read More
Ambassador Måwe visited on 20 September the Vietnam-Sweden General Hospital in Uong Bi, which constitutes an important pillar in the history of the bilateral relation between Sweden and Vietnam. She …
Ambassador Måwe visited the Vietnam-Sweden General Hospital in Uong Bi Read More
Jon Thorgaard, Denmark’s new ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, has a history of staying a full term and often longer in his assignments. Even his very first job in the …
Jon Thorgaard – new Danish ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia Read More
TRAFIGURA, a Singapore-domiciled minority shareholder in Finnish state-owned metals producer Terrafame, is suspected of channeling hundreds of millions of euros to tax havens in transactions that have raised red flags …
Finnish Terrafame suspected of money laundering Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) together with the Nordic embassies are hosting an event for Nordic Alumni on 31 October 2020. The event is an opportunity …
NordCham Vietnam invites to Nordic Alumni Day 2020 Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced they were delighted to meet with the EU Delegation to Vietnam and Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti on 21 September 2020. The Purpose of the meeting was to discuss …
Eurocham Vietnam, EU Delegation met to discuss EVFTA Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has released a statement that they would like to take the opportunity to extend its gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors and Executive Director, for their hard …
EuroCham Cambodia bids farewell to outgoing Board, Executive Director Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai mentioned on17 September 2020 that the World Market Magazine (国际市场) is doing a special focus on Finland, which will be published in its …
World Market Magazine focuses on Finland in autumn series Read More
On 10 September 2020, The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Björn Häggmark visited Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) together with Embassy colleagues Magnus André and Camilla M Ottosson. The …
Swedish ambassador visited the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore announced on 21 September that they are looking for a service-minded, full-time Temporary Project Officer who can assist with planning and managing of the …
Norwegian embassy Singapore looking for full time temporary project officer Read More
On 10 September 2020 the Swedish embassy together with Business Sweden travelled to Ho Chi Minh city. Due to the Covid-19 situation it was their first visit in almost seven …
Swedish embassy and Business Sweden held a meeting with Swedish Business in Ho Chi Minh City Read More