Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio recorded weak sales across Europe in January, with particularly sharp declines in Nordic markets, according to EV. In Norway – Nio’s first European market – …
Chinese EV maker Nio struggles in Nordic markets Read More
Norwegian authorities have deported a Chinese citizen from Norway for five years after a traffic accident in Balsfjord, Troms, Dagbladet reports. Police said a Danish-registered rental car crossed into oncoming …
Chinese driver deported from Norway after car crash Read More
Norway’s Halten Bulk has signed a contract with Chinese yard Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry to build two 7,100 DWT bulk carriers, with options for two more, according to The …
Norwegian company orders new ships from China Read More
A post dated 16 February 2026 set out FAQs on China’s visa-free entry arrangements for ordinary passport holders. The guidance says citizens of 50 countries can enter visa-free for up …
China’s embassy releases guidelines on updated visa-free entry policy Read More
Chinese New Year 2026 begins on 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Horse. Across China and in several Nordic cities, public events, themed dinners and …
Chinese New Year: What you can experience in China and the Nordic countries Read More
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met Norway’s foreign minister Espen Barth Eide on 14 February. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Wang said China …
China’s and Norway’s foreign minister at Munich Security Conference Read More
China has significantly reduced planned tariffs on dairy imports from the European Union, lowering rates from as high as 42.7 percent to a final range of 7.4 to 11.7 percent, …
China slashes tariffs on Danish-Swedish dairy giant Arla Read More
Finnish food company Atria has delivered the best financial performance in its history following the launch of chicken exports to China, Xinhua Net reports. In 2025, net sales rose to …
China breakthrough sends finnish food giant to record year Read More
Chinese car brands made up nearly 14% of all new car sales in Norway in 2025, according to data reported by Reuters. The figures, based on research from automotive consultancy …
Notable growth: China gains ground in Norway Read More
Norwegian seafood exporters now have a new direct route to China. On 24 January 2026, Suparna Airlines officially launched weekly cargo flights between Oslo Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport, …
Norway strengthens China trade with new direct air route Read More