Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Chinese investment into Europe fell to its lowest point in almost a decade in 2022. The 22% decline in investments last year reflects Europe’s recent moves to police the sale …
Denmark among European countries scrutinizing Chinese investments Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang will pay official trips to three European nations from May 8 to 12, Beijing announced on Monday. The spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said in …
Norway among key stops on Chinese foreign minister’s European tour Read More
Philippine authorities have rescued over 1,000 people who were held captive and forced to commit fraud. More than a thousand people from several Asian countries have been held captive and …
Philippine authorities rescue 1000 people from fraud camps Read More
The EU proposes to introduce sanctions against Chinese companies that support Russia. This is according to documents about a new sanctions package that the Financial Times has come in possession …
EU proposes sanctions against Chinese companies Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s statue “Pillar of Shame”, was confiscated by the police in Hong Kong on Friday ,May 5. The piece is being included as evidence in a …
Danish artist’s work becomes evidence in Hong Kong Read More
Shanghai-listed Putailai (PLT) is is investing $1.3bn in a Swedish factory. The factory will be Europe’s largest factory for manufacturing anodes, a crucial part of the batteries that go into …
Chinese company to build Europe’s largest anode factory in Sweden Read More
The Chinese-owned Volvo Cars of Sweden announced on Thursday, 4 May 2023, that it will cut 1,300 office positions or about six percent of its employees in Sweden in an …
Volvo to cut 1,300 office jobs in Sweden to reduce costs Read More
Norway ranked highest for press freedom, with a score of 92.65 out of 100, followed by Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, and Portugal, according to Reporters Without Borders. The group …
Nordic countries rank high for press freedom Read More
Danish jewelry maker Pandora will slow down a planned country-wide relaunch of its brand in China. According to the company’s CEO, the plans has been paused since customer demands has …
Pandora slows down brand relaunch in China Read More
Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Wednesday, May 3, that sales increased by 10% in April to 51,976 cars. The rise in sales are mainly boosted by strong gains in China. …
Volvo sales grow 10% in April due to high demand in China Read More