Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In light of recent military exercises by China near Taiwan, both Norway and Denmark have voiced their concerns about the escalating tensions. On October 15, 2024, reports indicated that China …
Taiwan-China tensions: Norway and Denmark express concern Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, will embark on a state visit to China from October 28 to October 31. During this visit, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and …
Finland’s President Stubb will be meeting with Xi in China Read More
On October 2, 2024, Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken met with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Vo Thanh Hung, to discuss key financial and energy topics. Ambassador Solbakken pledged USD 250 …
Norway Vietnam energy support expands Read More
The Sweden-Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024 took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. This event, part of the Sustainability Expo (SX 2024), marks the fourth year …
Sweden and Thailand reinforce sustainability ties at 2024 forum Read More
Former Finnish Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi warns of societal impacts stemming from the escalating China-EU trade tensions. Speaking at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference in Uzbekistan, Kiviniemi emphasized …
Former Finnish PM warns about dangers of China-EU trade tensions Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) hosted a workshop to introduce the Deposit Return System (DRS) in the Philippines. Held at …
Norway helps Philippines launch deposit return system Read More
On September 26, Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, was designated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to chair the foreign ministerial meeting of the Foreign Policy …
Thailand hosts foreign ministerial meeting on health promotion Read More
Danish Ambassador supports Philippines Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, warned of rising global instability, highlighting concerns over nations seeking to reshape the international order for their national interests. …
Danish Ambassador supports Philippines amid global tensions Read More