Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In an opinion article recently published in The Irrawaddee news agency, journalist Mon Mon Myat, posed a provocative question regarding Norway’s changing role in Myanmar. Mon Mon Myat said Norway’s …
Norway’s role in Myanmar motivated by peace or business? Read More
As a short Peruvian supply is contrasting with big landings in Norway, Norwegian fishmeal producers are renewing efforts to regain access to the world’s biggest fishmeal market. The country’s fishmeal …
Norway fishmeal producers want to regain China access Read More
Finland is aiming to boost cooperation in the fields of education and tourism, the latter having grown significantly in interest from both sides. Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia Paivi Hiltunen-Toivio told …
Finland seeks education, tourism cooperation with Indonesia Read More
A rapid process of urbanisation and an expanding middle class with increasingly western tastes will keep energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in China at high levels over the next …
China to do more in global climate change mitigation Read More
Denmark has decided to support investments in energy efficiency in Vietnam with USD 11 million. “Danish know-how and advanced green technologies are well-matched to the current challenges faced in Vietnam. …
Denmark supports energy efficiency in Vietnam Read More
Denmark is ranked number one as the least corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2014. The index, which covers 175 countries or territories, ranks …
Denmark is the world’s least corrupt country Read More
Norway’s King Harald on a four-day state visit to Myanmar told Mizzima that the country needs to carry out many tasks to speed up the democratisation process. “Myanmar is one …
Norwegian King tells Myanmar to speed up democratisation Read MoreThe European Union has announced that it will pledge 257 million euro (US$320.6 million) to Myanmar to fund rural development, political reform, peace initiatives and other issues for the next …
EU commits EUR257 million in development aid to Myanmar Read More
“The results achieved are impressive. More than 40 projects have been supported and nearly 30.000 jobs have been created. More than 60,000 people have been trained, income for the farmers …
Denmark’s aid to Vietnamese SMEs bears fruit Read More
At the invitation of U Thein Sein, the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and his wife, Daw Khin Khin Win, their Majesties King Harald V and …
Norway’s royal couple begin state visit to Myanmar Read More
On 20 November, Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and together with Switzerland, signed a new 3-year agreement with the Parliamentary Institute of Cambodia (PIC). Established in …
Sweden, Switzerland help in capacity-building of Cambodia’s parliament Read More
Penang-based Disted College and long-established Finnish institution of higher learning Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently. The collaboration is aimed to enhance the activities …
Penang college establishes ties with Finnish university Read More
On Thursday 20 November, European partners launched the first joint Strategy for the Development Cooperation with Cambodia. The Strategy covers the period 2014-2018 and is aligned to the key strategic …
Nordics, EU coordinate development efforts in Cambodia Read More
His Royal Highness Prince Joachim just finished a week long visit to Laos on November 19. The Prince is protector for Care Denmark and the focus of the visit was …
Prince Joachim visits Laos’ countryside Read More
China is willing to learn experiences from Finland and other countries in supporting innovation, as well as to actively foster international cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang said in Helsinki …
China to learn from Finland how to nurture innovation Read More
Stakeholders in what may be the first 2nd generation biomass factory in Southeast-Asia – located in Sarawak – gathered in the Danish residence on Monday. The event was honoured by …
Novozymes to further develop 2nd-gen biofuel in Malaysia Read More
Sweden’s international development agency, Sida, hosted on 10-12 November national programme officers, programme managers, policy advisors and policy specialists working with Environment and Climate Change issues, at the Embassies and …
Sida hosts global networking on climate change in Bangkok Read More
Thailand and Norway have agreed to step up trade and tourism cooperation as a way to strengthen bilateral relations which will turn 110 years old in 2015. The cooperation was …
Norway, Thailand to boost bilateral ties Read More
Japan, the United States, Denmark and Myanmar as well as the International Labor Organization announced an initiative November 14 aimed at improving the labor environment and removing obstacles to foreign …
Denmark, US, Japan to raise Myanmar’s labor standard Read More
VISIT Finland is courting the Chinese market with its new Meaningful Encounters campaign launched this year, the first time the NTO is investing in an image campaign for China. This …
Finland all out to woo Chinese tourists Read More
One of the first outings that Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand Kjetil Paulsen went on was a visit to Klong Toey slum community, Thailand’s single biggest shanty town right in the …
Meet New Norwegian Ambassador Kjetil Paulsen Read More
Sweden granted 28,000,000 Swedish Krona (approx. US$3.8 million) on November 14 to support an initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme to help Cambodia improve its capacity to respond …
Sweden renews funding to help Cambodia adapt to climate change Read More
Exports to China increased by nearly 100 percent from 2008 to 2012, while the German export market decreased during the same period. Although Germany remains the country’s largest export market, …
Danish exports to China nearly double in four years Read More
Twenty new innovations from Sweden are on display at the “Innovative Sweden” exhibition that kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10. The exhibit, which is part of …
Sweden shows off hi-tech innovations in southern Vietnam Read More
China and Sweden established a green technology cooperation platform on Tuesday in Stockholm, aiming for closer mutual cooperation in the green technology industries. The Sino-Swedish Green-Coop Platform was signed by …
China, Sweden establish green-tech cooperation platform Read MoreThe Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung expressed his wish that Norway will continue granting official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in order to help the country deal with climate …
Vietnam asks Norway for support to protect the country from climate change Read More
China and Sweden established a green technology cooperation platform on Tuesday the 4th November in Stockholm, aiming for closer mutual cooperation in the green technology industries, China Daily reports. The …
China and Sweden in new green collaboration Read More
Vice President Jejomar Binay called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine embassy in Denmark to investigate reported maltreatment of au pairs in the country. “In light …
Philippines urges protection of au pairs in Denmark Read More
Royal Danish Embassy to Vietnam has moved out of the historical buildings in Dien Bien Phu Street in Hanoi and into a new office tower together with the Dutch Embassy. …
Official opening of the new Danish Embassy in Vietnam Read More
CCTV welcomed a special visitor to its new headquarters earlier today in Beijing. Danish culture minister Marianne Jelved met with CCTV’s top officials, and was given a tour of the …
Denmark, China explore cooperation in media industries Read More
A Myanmar industrial official has called for developing chemical industries in the country, especially petrochemical industry, saying that the country has potential for such large-scale undertakings, sources with the Ministry …
Sweden keen to help Myanmar develop chemical industries Read More
Earlier than expected the Danish Foreign Ministry has been able to reveal the ambassador rotation for 2015. While the present Danish Ambassador to China Friis Arne Petersen will move from Beijing …
The next Danish ambassador to China is revealed Read More
Denmark has supported the replacement of 32 water piped schemes in 13 Mekong Delta provinces. Here normal electric water pumps have been replaced by solar and wind energy pumps helping …
Denmark provides solar-, wind-powered water pumps on Mekong Read More
European Union has decided on a “trial basis” to relax some Schengen Visa procedures for Chinese travelers. The good news is shared by the Danish Embassy in Beijing where Ambassador …
Easier Schengen visa procedure for some Chinese travellers Read More
Education experts from Finland, one of the world’s educational powerhouses, showed up in force at Educa 2014, Thailand’s premier international education forum, attended by some 50,000 members of the teaching …
Bangkok city schools tap into Finnish educational knowhow Read More
On October 23, Under-Secretary of State from Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jonas Bering Liisberg, met with Vietnamese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son to review the …
Vietnam, Denmark review bilateral cooperation Read More
An activist, who is facing sedition charges for allegedly insulting the royalty, is now seeking asylum in Sweden. In his Facebook account, Ali Abd Jalil said he was seeking asylum …
Malaysian activist seeks asylum in Sweden Read More
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong met with a group of Swedish guests headed by Anders Hamsten, vice-chancellor of the prestigious Karolinska Institute, on October 23. Lauding the medical university’s great …
Swedish academics meet senior Chinese leader Read More
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with its counterpart in Finland on October 23 launched a project aiming to boost mutually beneficial agro-fisheries cooperation. Nguyen Tuan …
Vietnam, Finland set to boost agro-fisheries trade Read More
Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs said on October 21 his country would help Viet Nam achieve ambitious targets for smart and green cities by providing assistance in sustainable urban planning, …
Finland to help Vietnam develop smart cities Read More
Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Jan Vapaavuori signed an air services agreement on October 20 to allow civil aviation companies from both sides …
Vietnam, Finland sign air services pact Read More
The Swedish Bureau of Non-proliferation and Export Control (ISP) has decided that the Linköping firm Cybaero, is not allowed to sell its drone helicopters to the Aviation Industry Corporation of …
Swedish firm not allowed to export unmanned mini-helicopter to China Read More
The European Union (EU) and Singapore have concluded the negotiations of the investment part of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA). This marks the successful conclusion of the negotiations of …
EU, Singapore conclude investment talks Read More
On October 12, around 600 diplomats from 27 embassies and international organizations were gathered in the streets of Hanoi for a bicycle ride. On the occasion of Hanoi’s 60th Anniversary …
Danish Embassy, other diplomats celebrate Hanoi anniversary Read More
Ambassador Mr. Mikael H. Winther together with a business delegation recently met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Yim Chhay Lim, in Phom Penh. The purpose of the meeting was to …
Danish envoy promotes investment in Cambodia Read More
Governments, media and civil society take over Bali to discuss democracy BALI is widely known for its beaches, green rice paddies and rich and diverse culture. But this past week, …
Govts, media, civil society attend democracy conference in Bali Read More
On October 8, the Danish Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Sandra Jensen Landi and Commercial Counsellor, Asbjørn Overgaard Christiansen, as well as the two trainees, Sune and Mads, visited Transparency …
Danish diplomats observe Thailand’s anti-graft campaign Read More
King Harald and Queen Sonja will travel on a state visit to Myanmar from the 1st to the 3rd of December. Accompanying the royal couple will be Foreign Minister Børge …
Norwegian King, Queen to visit Myanmar in December Read More
The Danish Embassy on October 3 held the official welcome reception for Ms. Nina Hvid Talvela at the Ambassador’s residence. Ms. Nina is the newly appointed ‘Minister Counsellor of Food, …
Danish Embassy welcomes food, agriculture counsellor Read More
In early October, a delegation from the Danish Parliament is visiting colleagues in the Vietnamese National Assembly to discuss organisation of local government and public consultations in the law making …
Danish MPs broach transparent lawmaking process in Vietnam Read More