Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A recent report highlights that Chinese sellers on Temu are avoiding mandatory e-waste payments, which negatively impacts compliant Danish businesses. This situation results in compliant companies shouldering the financial burden …
Temu sellers avoid E-Waste payments, burdening Danish businesses Read More
The Global Fashion Summit, a major international forum for sustainable fashion that began in Copenhagen, will take place in China next month. The special event is scheduled for November 7, …
The Global Fashion Summit moves to Shanghai Read More
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to take a strong stand against the genocide of Uyghurs during their upcoming visit to China from October 28 to …
World Uyghur Congress urges Finland to address Uyghur genocide during China visit Read More
A Philippine court sentences 17 militants, members of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, to life imprisonment for their involvement in a notorious kidnapping that took place nearly 25 years ago. …
Life Sentences for militants who kidnapped 21 people including Finns, Filipinos, and Malaysians Read More
Specialty stores across Denmark are recalling ginger powder due to high levels of PAH compounds found in the products, according to The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen). PAH (polycyclic …
Ginger powder from China recalled in Denmark Read More
The Chinese shopping platform Temu continues to attract Danish consumers with its low prices. However, many shoppers are left questioning why they pay significantly more for similar items on European …
Danish consumers: Temu shopping platform sparks price disparities Read More
China and the Nordic countries have significantly strengthened their trade and economic cooperation in recent years. In the first eight months of 2024, trade between China and five Nordic nations—Finland, …
China and Nordic Countries expand trade cooperation Read More
In light of recent military exercises by China near Taiwan, both Norway and Denmark have voiced their concerns about the escalating tensions. On October 15, 2024, reports indicated that China …
Taiwan-China tensions: Norway and Denmark express concern Read More
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Dansk Industri (DI), Denmark’s largest business organization and employers’ association, has emphasized the critical importance of avoiding a potential trade war between the EU and China. This follows the European …
Dansk Industri warns of trade war risk amid EU-China tariff dispute Read More
A new partnership between the International Maritime Organization’s TEST Biofouling Project and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre of Asia aims to improve biofouling management in Asia and limit the spread …
New partnership to combat biofouling in Asia Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has urged the Chinese government to introduce additional stimulus measures. This request arises as China faces a prolonged property crisis and ongoing economic challenges. Recently, the …
IKEA urges more stimulus support in China Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Nordic airlines are cutting flights to China, with SAS, the Scandinavian carrier, suspending its Copenhagen-Shanghai route from November 7 due to poor market conditions, BNN Bloomberg reports. This decision comes …
Nordic Airlines cut flights to China amid market challenges Read More
Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of Geely, has announced its entry into Norway. The company will begin taking orders for the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X later this …
Zeekr Makes Foray into Norway Read More
Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, will embark on a state visit to China from October 28 to October 31. During this visit, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and …
Finland’s President Stubb will be meeting with Xi in China Read More
A new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) service – used to transport vehicles and other wheeled cargo – now connects the Port of Gothenburg with key ports in Asia. This includes Singapore and …
New shipping service connects Gothenburg and Asia Read More
Politicians, decision makers, experts and global Danes gathered on 28 August 2024 at Christiansborg, the home of the Danish Parliament, to discuss the many issues that global Danes experience in …
Danes Worldwide shortlist needed changes Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a new report to Stortinget in 2025, outlining the assistance provided to Norwegian citizens abroad, including during crises. The ministry is now …
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks input for new report on citizen assistance abroad Read More
China has intensified its Arctic presence by partnering with Russia for a naval patrol, which raises concerns among Norway and other Arctic nations. This joint activity marks the first time …
China’s Arctic presence with Russia worries Norway Read More
Shein’s upcoming investor meetings Shein, the online fashion retailer founded in China, is set to hold informal investor meetings in Europe as it prepares for its anticipated initial public offering …
Shein plans London IPO, raising concerns in Scandinavia Read More
Reports have surfaced that 17 individuals in Sweden, including a Stockholm University professor, are linked to a Chinese influence organization known as the United Front. This revelation comes from TV4’s …
Swedish figures allegedly linked to Chinese United Front Read More
Last week, we reported that Saxo Bank closed its office in Hong Kong, but were unable to obtain a statement. Yesterday, Saxo Bank A/S, the Denmark-based trading platform, officially announced …
Saxo Bank explains Hong Kong closure Read More
The Swedish Military is back on the popular Chinese social media platform TikTok, the Swedish armed forces writes in a press release on their website. There are several reasons why …
Swedish military back on TikTok Read More
Denmark has achieved visa-free travel to China, a development announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This decision follows Norway’s recent arrangement for similar access, marking a new chapter in …
Denmark Gains Visa-Free Travel to China Read More
Former Finnish Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi warns of societal impacts stemming from the escalating China-EU trade tensions. Speaking at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference in Uzbekistan, Kiviniemi emphasized …
Former Finnish PM warns about dangers of China-EU trade tensions Read More
IKEA is opening smaller, more convenient stores in China to better meet customer needs as the economy slows and competition grows. The company has already started testing these smaller formats …
IKEA expands with smaller stores in China Read More
The Danish government’s controversial proposal to allow the import of medication from several Asian countries, such as Thailand, India, and China, has stirred a significant debate that reaches beyond Danish …
Danish government considers medication imports from Asia, including Thailand and China Read More
Danish PM: Hold China accountable for aiding Russia Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for China to be held responsible for supporting Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. …
Danish PM: Hold China accountable for aiding Russia Read More
On September 23, the Nordics for Climate Action and Shanghai Climate Week announced a series of sustainability events aimed at engaging the public in climate innovation. The events will run …
Nordic sustainability events launched in Shanghai Read More
The Norwegian government is now intervening to bring home Yimin Dong, a Norwegian citizen and former top seller of Norwegian salmon in China, who has been imprisoned there for over …
Norwegian government seeks transfer for ‘Salmon Queen’ imprisoned in China Read More
Denmark-based Saxo Bank, headquartered in Copenhagen, announced plans to close its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It will also scale back operations in Tokyo, according to Nikkei Asia. The …
Saxo Bank close Hong Kong and China offices Read More
Finland will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, eight years earlier than planned, citing high upkeep costs, according to The Straits Times. The pandas, brought …
Panda duo in Finland going back to China due to rising costs Read More
Danish King Frederik X expressed his hope for strengthened ties between Denmark and China during a ceremony on September 19, 2024, where newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador Wang Xuefeng presented his credentials. …
Danish king hopes for growing friendship with China Read More
Several international brands are successfully navigating the challenging Chinese market, with a particular focus on premium offerings. Finnish-Chinese owned company Amer Sports, which owns the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx, reported …
Finnish owned brand find growth in China despite consumer caution Read More
Viking Cruises, the Norwegian cruise line, has launched its first luxury coastal cruise for international tourists in China. This marks a significant investment in the country’s booming travel sector. On …
Norwegian cruiseline launches luxury China tour Read More
The SVT documentary series Veronica and the Chinese Millionaire has gained significant attention among Chinese-speaking audiences after the Canadian YouTube channel M2Story released a Chinese summary of the series. Ray …
Veronica Lin documentary gains massive attention in China Read More
Three Chinese businessmen arrived at Power’s headquarters in Glostrup, Denmark, expecting to finalize a major electronics deal with CEO Jesper Boysen. However, they soon learned they had been deceived by …
Three Chinese businessmen fall victim to Danish CEO impersonation scam Read More
Tourists in Beijing can now navigate the city’s massive subway network with greater ease. As of September 13, international credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted at subway …
Beijing subway now easier for tourists as Norway joins China’s visa-free list Read More
Danish shipping company Mærsk has broken an internal ban on shipping through Russia. Mærsk admits the mistake to ShippingWath. The company Shanghai Tieyang Multi-Model Transportation (TMT) Co. Ltd., in which …
Shipping company Mærsk breaks internal ban on routes Read More
Norway’s frozen cod exports to China have surged through late summer, while the EU has increasingly relied on farmed cod to address a sharp decline in fresh wild cod imports. …
China boosts Norway’s frozen cod imports as EU shifts toward farmed supplies Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M and Shanghai Fashion Week will launch a new collaborative collection with independent Chinese designer brand Garçon By Garçon, featuring womenswear, menswear, unisex apparel and accessories pieces …
H&M and Shanghai Fashion Week launch collaborative collection Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai have both closed today, September 16, 2024, due to the approaching Typhoon Bebinca. The typhoon is …
Denmark and Finland close diplomatic offices in China due to Typhoon Bebinca Read More
Swedish retail giant IKEA and its sister company Ingka Centres are ramping up their expansion in Asia with two major projects. This month, Ingka Centres, IKEA’s sister company, is opening …
IKEA expands in Asia with new projects in Shanghai Read More
The European Commission has rejected proposals from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to adjust their prices in an attempt to avoid steep tariffs. The tariffs follow a months-long investigation led …
EU rejects Chinese EV price adjustments, raising trade tensions Read More
In a milestone for Arctic shipping, two Chinese container ships, Flying Fish 1 and NewNew Star, recently crossed paths just 750 nautical miles from the North Pole, showcasing the increasing …
Historic first: Chinese container ships cross paths in Arctic waters, marking growth in Northern Sea Route shipping Read More
In a joint statement, China’s Premier Li Qiang and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre agreed to establish a dialogue on the green transition. The statement, which was signed by …
China and Norway agree on green dialogue Read More
China and Norway are set to strengthen ties in green energy, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing willingness to promote “friendly” cooperation during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas …
Norwegian Prime Minister and Chinese President promotes green energy cooperation Read More
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