Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish shipping company AP Moller – Maersk is exploring increased use of ethanol as a marine fuel, Reuters reports. CEO Vincent Clerc said China dominates supply of fuels such as …
Maersk explores more ethanol use as green fuel to reduce reliance on China Read More
Metso, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is investing in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province. The company said the investment will meet growing demand and improve service in …
Finnish firm Metso to build new rubber products factory in China’s Zhejiang Read More
China Southern Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between Beijing Daxing Airport and Helsinki. The route is described as Daxing’s first direct link to Europe. Most flights from Europe …
China Southern to launch Beijing Daxing–Helsinki nonstop route Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
The January 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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IKEA will close seven of its large stores in China from 2 February, the company said. The Swedish retailer cited a restructuring to move resources closer to consumers. Stores affected …
IKEA to close seven stores in China as it shifts to smaller formats Read More
Swedish biopharma company BioArctic said its partner Eisai has filed a subcutaneous version of Leqembi in China. The application was accepted by China’s National Medical Products Administration. BioArctic said the …
Swedish BioArctic takes step towards at-home Alzheimer’s treatment in China Read More
Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025. The Norwegian Seafood Council called it a record export value. Undercurrent News reported that exports to China …
Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025 Read More
Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has awarded Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore a contract for a new pure car and truck carrier. The vessel will be from the same series as NOCC …
Norwegian Car Carriers orders new 7,000-car ship in China Read More
Novo Nordisk said China’s Supreme People’s Court has upheld the validity of its semaglutide compound patent, according to a company statement issued on Saturday. China’s Supreme People’s Court thereby confirmed …
Novo Nordisk says China court upholds its semaglutide patent Read More