Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A cooperation agreement between Denmark’s Esbjerg Port and the Chinese state-owned Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is facing growing political scrutiny, with critics questioning how the deal was reached without the Danish Ministry …
Criticism grows over Chinese port agreement signed by Denmark’s Esbjerg Port Read More
China has begun harvesting salmon from what is described as the world’s first 100,000-ton-class salmon farming vessel, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported …
China launches first harvest from giant offshore salmon farming vessel Read More
A new EU rule is about to hit something many Europeans do almost without thinking: late-night online shopping from cheap global platforms. From 1 July, small parcels arriving from outside …
Online shopping from Temu and Shein set to get more expensive in EU Read More
A promotion event in Beijing has highlighted growing cooperation between China and Norway ahead of Norway’s role as Guest Country of Honor at the China International Fair for Trade in …
Norway prepares for spotlight role at major China trade fair in Beijing Read More
Norwegian state agency Enova is granting NOK 200 million (about €18.2 million) to Eitzen Avanti, part of the Eitzen Group, for the construction of two fully battery-electric container ships, Electrive …
Norway backs Chinese-built battery container ships Read More
A race over obesity treatments is heating up in China, as global pharmaceutical giants compete to dominate the fast-growing market for weight-loss drugs. Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk says it …
Novo Nordisk moves to launch Wegovy tablet in China Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
Finland launches new Asia strategy to reduce dependence on China. That is the main message in Finland’s first-ever Indo-Pacific policy, unveiled this week by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The …
Finland wants stronger ties with Asian countries and less dependence on China Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced plans to invest an additional 200 million yuan (US$29.4 million) in its production facility in Tianjin, China, expanding both drug manufacturing and injection …
Novo Nordisk invests further in Tianjin production hub Read More