Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish mobile messaging company Jongla has launched what it says is the lightest ever instant messaging app. Jongla Lite is a new 2.7MB version of the Jongla cross-platform instant messaging …
Finland’s Jongla mobile messaging app targets SE Asia Read MoreAmbassador Anna Maj Hultgård participated in the inauguration and blessing ceremony of the new office of Swedish company MILVIK/BIMA. BIMA offers the only mobile-delivered life insurance product in the market, …
Swedish micro-insurance firm gains foothold in Cambodia Read More
Visiting Norwegian Vice-Foreign Minister Morten Hoglund said in Phnom Penh on January 20 that many Norwegian investors are interested in doing businesses in Cambodia and his visit was to observe …
Norway seeks closer cooperation with Cambodia Read More
Arla Foods is integrating its markets in China and South East Asia in a new regional market called Business Unit Asia. The regional office will be placed in Kuala Lumpur, …
Arla establishes new business region in Asia Read More
A 22 year old Finnish woman was riding on the back of a motorcycle in the afternoon sun Thursday the 8th of January when she and her 30 year old …
Finn face deportation after naked bike ride in Cambodia Read More
‘Human rights are under pressure internationally. Norway will therefore step up its efforts to promote and protect human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. A white paper on …
Norway intensifies efforts to promote human rights Read MoreThe Danish parliament voted on December 18 to allow dual citizenship. The Danish parliament passed a law that will allow expats living in Denmark to become naturalised Danish citizens while …
Denmark officially recognizes dual citizenship Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy has today agreed with UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) to support the programme; “Improving State Capacity to More Effectively Prevent, …
New Swedish support to combat corruption in the region Read More
Swedish police has launched a new website that vacationing Swedes can report to upon suspicion of individuals of sexual activities involving minors. Tuesday the 16th December a new website that targets Swedish child-sex-tourists …
Swedish website to fight pedophile sex-tourism Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has today agreed with UNDP to support the programme; “Being LGBT in Asia phase 2: Supporting LGBT inclusive development in …
Sweden supports LGBT rights in E, SE Asia Read More