ScandAsia Magazine June 2025
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Denmark’s ambassador-designate to Mongolia presents his credentials
H.E. Mr. Michael Starbæk Christensen, Denmark’s incoming ambassador to Mongolia, presented a copy of his credentials earlier this week to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, according to the …
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Norway optimistic about expanding maritime cooperation with China
Norwegian officials and industry leaders have expressed strong optimism about expanding maritime cooperation with China, focusing on sustainable shipping and green technologies. The remarks were made during the 2nd China-Norway …
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Danes Worldwide golf tournament returns to Denmark this August
The Danes Worldwide golf tournament is back! In collaboration with Fredensborg Golf Club and Fredensborghusene, Danes Worldwide is reviving its prestigious golf event for current and former Danes living abroad. …
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Anna Lin Yip steps down as Secretary General of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China
Anna Lin Yip has concluded her tenure as Secretary General of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), marking the end of a transformative chapter for the organisation. After …
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Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
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Danish foreign minister visits Danfoss factory in Tianjin during China trip
During his recent high-level visit to China, Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited Danfoss’ factory in Tianjin to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and …
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ABB receives 2025 SwedCham Honorary Award for leadership in sustainable industry in China
Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB has been awarded the 2025 SwedCham Honorary Award by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, recognizing its significant contributions to strengthening trade and industrial cooperation …
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Danish foreign minister visits China amid Taiwan tensions
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is set to visit China from Saturday 17 May for high-level talks, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China. According …
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Danish business leader reaffirms confidence in China in letter to President Xi
Danish business leader Simon Lichtenberg has expressed renewed confidence in the Chinese market on behalf of the Danish business community, in a letter addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping — …
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Finland strengthens ties with southern China
Ambassador of Finland to China, Mikko Kinnunen, met with senior officials in Guangdong province this week to discuss enhancing commercial cooperation and connectivity between Finland and southern China. In Guangzhou, …
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Denmark Assumes Arctic Council Chairmanship Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
On May 12, 2025, Denmark officially took over the rotating chairmanship of the Arctic Council from Norway. In a historic move, Greenland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, was appointed as …
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Denmark and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations
Denmark and China are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties in May 2025, marking a relationship that officially began on 11 May 1950 but stretches back nearly 350 years to …
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ScandAsia Magazine May 2025
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Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen to visit Denmark for democracy summit
Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen will visit Denmark from 13 to 14 May to participate in the Copenhagen Democracy Summit—an appearance expected to lead to strong reactions from China. Tsai’s …
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China to expand imports of high-quality Finnish products and technologies
China has expressed strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality goods and advanced technologies from Finland, highlighting a new chapter in trade cooperation between the two countries. During a meeting …
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21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
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TikTok opens first European data center in Finland
TikTok has launched a new European data center in Finland, marking a key step in its strategy to localize data storage for European users. The facility, located in Haminanmaa, is …
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Norwegian seafood exports to China reach record in April
In April 2025, Norway’s seafood exports reached a record high, totaling 14.3 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately 1.33 billion U.S. dollars). This marked a 2% increase compared to the same month …
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Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
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Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
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Saxo Singapore reports strong 2024 growth as EAM assets surge
The Danish founded Saxo Bank’s Singapore operations have seen a major boost in 2024, with the firm reporting that assets managed through its External Asset Manager (EAM) segment have doubled …
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Finnair appoints Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as new CFO
Finnair has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. She will begin working with the company on 15 …
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Volvo Cars announces SEK 1.9 billion profit in Q1 and launches cost-saving plan
Volvo Cars reported an operating income of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, down sharply from SEK 4.7 billion in the same quarter last year. The result …
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Finnish ambassador presents credentials to president of Mongolia
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially assumed his role as Finland’s Ambassador to Mongolia. On Monday 21 April 2025, he presented his Letter of Credentials to Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh …
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Denmark signs new food export deals with China, boosting access for fish, barley and horse feed
Denmark has strengthened its food trade with China through three new export protocols, signed during the visit by Denmark’s Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, to Beijing 21-22 …
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Running Manufacturing in China While Maintaining U.S. Market Presence
Many international businesses turn to China for manufacturing due to cost efficiency and production infrastructure. However, managing operations overseas can raise challenges for maintaining a strong U.S. presence. How can …
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Swedish scholar sees Xi’s Southeast Asia tour as win for China’s image as stable partner
The Chinese leader’s recent tour of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam is seen by a Swedish expert as a diplomatic success for Beijing in the wake of new US tariffs. “The …
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Norden marks construction milestone for new multipurpose vessel in China
On Wednesday 17 April 2025, Danish shipping company Norden and its Chinese partner Baosheng HK celebrated the start of construction on a new multipurpose cargo vessel (MPP) with a ceremonial …
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Norwegian professor highlights business potential of Hainan at Boao Forum
At the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025, over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries and regions convened to discuss openness and investment in the Hainan Free …
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Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
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Nordic Sustainability Day 2025 in Shanghai
As part of Shanghai Climate Week, the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, and Norway are uniting to host “Nordics for Climate Action: Nordic Sustainability Day 2025” on April 23 at Studio …
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Denmark showcases green lifestyle and cycling culture at EU Culture Street in Chengdu
The Danish Embassy in China took part in the EU Culture Street 2025 in Chengdu over the weekend, joining thousands of visitors in celebrating European culture and values. At the …
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Man detained in Sweden suspected of spying on Uyghurs for China
A man has been detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on members of the Uyghur community on behalf of Chinese intelligence services, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority. On …
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Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
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Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia
The Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
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Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
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Finnair’s summer expansion to Asia clouded by pilot shortage
Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule includes expanded service on several Asian routes, including daily flights to Tokyo and increased frequencies to Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai. The airline has announced plans for …
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LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
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Xi Jinping to EU: Let’s face “unilateral acts of bullying” together
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the European Union to join China in resisting what he termed “unilateral acts of bullying,” a clear reference to the escalating tariffs imposed …
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ScandAsia Magazine April 2025
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Finnish Speaker of Parliament visits China to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations
Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Mr. Jussi Halla-aho is currently visiting China at the invitation of Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The visit …
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Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
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Denmark strengthens security efforts in Asia
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is enhancing its security presence in Asia with a new position as Regional Security Advisor, based at the Danish Embassy in Beijing. The role …
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Nominees announced for Swedish Woman of the Year 2025
Six prominent Swedish women have been nominated for SWEA International’s prestigious award, Swedish Woman of the Year 2025. The title is given to a Swedish woman who, through her professional …
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Finland steps up tourism promotion in China with multi-city roadshow
Finland’s national tourism organization, Visit Finland, wrapped up a roadshow across Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai from 24 to 28 March 2025, aiming to rekindle tourism ties with China—its largest …
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BoConcept opens its largest flagship store in Bangkok’s Thonglor district
BoConcept Thailand opened on Thursday 27 March 2025 its new flagship showroom in Bangkok, marking the largest BoConcept store in Southeast Asia. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of …
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How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services AI models require well-labeled data to achieve high accuracy. Without structured datasets, they struggle with precision, bias, and real-world reliability. Data annotation …
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H&M ahead of schedule on 2025 sustainability targets
Swedish fashion giant H&M is progressing faster than expected on its 2025 sustainability goals, according to a recent update from the company. The group has already achieved 85% usage of …
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Jotun Honored with Norwegian Export Award 2025
Jotun, a global leader in paints and coatings, has been awarded the prestigious Norwegian Export Award 2025. This accolade recognizes Norwegian companies that have successfully created value in Norway through …
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