Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Research from Norwegian Rystad Energy shows that Southeast Asia will account for 10% of the region’s total solar capacity by 2030. Countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are …
Norwegian research sets goal for solar energy in Asia Read More
Taiwan reported the presence of six Chinese balloons over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, January 21. One of them crossed over the southern tip of Taiwan. The incident has been …
Chinese balloons cross Taiwan Strait Read More
Norway’s decision to pursue deep-sea mining in its territorial waters has sparked intense debate in the European Parliament. Supporters, led by Dutch MEP, Tom Berendsen, argue it addresses Europe’s reliance …
Norway’s deep-sea mining sparks European Parliament debate despite urge for energy independence from China Read More
Finnish telecommunications company, Nokia, is set to exit its joint venture with Chinese Huawei amid the escalating US-China tensions. Nokia had initially proposed a deal last year, but it was …
Nokia set to exit joint venture with Huawei Read More
Shanghai’s elderly continues to use IKEA as an unexpected dating venue – gathering weekly in the cafeteria. In Shanghai, 25 percent of people over 60 years old are single. These …
Shanghai’s elderly seek romance in IKEA Read More
Norwegian subsea company IK Group has successfully secured a contract to supply clamps for emergency repairs to an oil and gas pipeline base in China. The contract marks a significant …
Norwegian subsea company makes entry into Asian market Read More
The family of Yimin Dong, a Norwegian citizen serving a 13-year prison sentence in China for smuggling Norwegian salmon, has accused SalMar, the world’s second-largest salmon producer, of being complicit …
Family claims Norwegian company knew of salmon smuggling to China Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has embarked on a marketing campaign to promote the country’s mackerel products in China. In the pursuit NSC has formed strategic partnerships with influential Chinese …
Norwegian mackerel marketed as premium product in China despite sustainability concerns Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has conveyed his well wishes to Denmark’s newly crowned monarch, King Frederik X, on his ascension to the throne. In his congratulatory message on Sunday, he …
President Xi congratulates Denmark’s new King Read More
Juneyao Air is set to resume daily flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai, beginning January 20, 2024. The airline will depart Shanghai at 18.35 and arrive in Chiang Mai at …
Chinese airline launches flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai Read More
Taiwan’s current Vice President, Lai Ching-te, has emerged victorious in Saturday’s presidential election, marking a win for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) with over 5 million votes. Despite Beijing’s warnings, …
Beijing’s fears became reality in the presidential election in Taiwan Read More
China’s defense ministry issued a warning on Friday, January 12, declaring its determination to prevent any efforts aimed at advocating for Taiwanese independence. This was just one day ahead of …
China warns against Taiwanese independence ahead of election Read More
Polestar Automotive Holding fell short of its 2023 delivery target, citing weak demand for higher-priced models in China as a reason for the shortage. The company delivered 54,600 vehicles last …
Swedish Polestar misses 2023 delivery target amidst weak demand in China Read More
Norwegian cod farming company, Norcod, has inked a significant deal with a Chinese distribution firm. The deal is for a minimum of 800 tons of fish, constituting around 10 percent …
Norwegian cod farmer lands supply deal with China retailer Read More
China has become the global producer of drive motors and power batteries, with a 74 percent share in power battery patent applications. In Norway, Chinese high-end electric vehicles are making …
The Norwegian market embraces Chinese EV brands Read More
Chinese automaker Geely has confirmed, that the company has reduced its stake in Volvo AB, the Swedish truckmaker. Geely transferred over 7 billion SEK ($685 million) worth of stock to …
China’s Geely decreases Volvo stake Read More
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and China’s President Xi Jinping engaged in a “constructive dialogue” on January 10 regarding the damaged Baltic Sea gas pipeline, allegedly caused by a Chinese vessel. …
China and Finland discuss damaged Baltic Sea gas pipeline Read More
The Norwegian fish farm company SalMar, has strongly denied allegations of involvement in the illegal import of salmon into China, refuting claims by NRK Dagsnytt. The radio station broadcasted a …
Norwegian fish farmer denies China salmon smuggling claims Read More
Renowned Norwegian singer-songwriter, Aurora Aksnes, celebrated for her mesmerizing vocals and commanding performances, graced the stage in Beijing for the first time. The Songzhu Temple played host to a fan …
The Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora performed in Beijing Read More
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Sino-Norwegian diplomatic relations, a new sculpture was unveiled on Tuesday, January 9, in Harbin, China. Measuring 0.5 meters in length, 1 meter in …
Sculpture celebrates 70 years of Sino-Norwegian relations Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for January 2024 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia January 2024 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine January 2024 Read More
Volvo Cars announced a stellar performance in 2023 with a total of 708,716 cars sold during the year. The Swedish automaker attributed the success to a 15 percent overall sales …
Volvo Cars celebrates sales surge in 2023 fueled by growth in China Read More
Tourism has increased in northern Norway – and northern lights are the main reason for it, said tourism industry workers. Until December, the tour guiding company Best Arctic said their …
Northern lights and direct flights behind tourism boost in Norway Read More
China’s first large cruise liner, Adora Magic City, recently embarked on its maiden voyage, symbolizing a significant achievement for the nation’s shipbuilding industry. Despite the celebration, it’s noteworthy that the …
First made-in-China cruise ship with a Finnish control system has been launched Read More
Geely Automobile Holdings and BYD Co reported notable increases in their 2023 vehicle sales. The two China-based companies are now setting ambitious targets for 2024, according to Reuters. Geely’s global …
Chinese automakers surge in 2023 sales with growing focus on Scandinavia Read More
H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced in her New Year’s speech on 31 December 2023 that on 14 January 2024 the Queen will step down as Queen of Denmark …
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
Members and partners of the Danish Chamber of Commerce get a discount if they sign up for the Transformative Leadership Training Program in Beijing. The two-day program was held for …
Secure your spot for Transformative Leadership Training in Beijing 2024 Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
This year, tourism rates has made quite a recovery in Asia, since countries simplified its visa requirements and entry procedures for international tourists. Vietnam In June, Vietnam approved to triple …
Southeast Asian visa simplifications increases tourism Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the PH is working to resolve the “exploration issues” in the South China Sea in order to start new energy exploration projects in the …
PH says South China Sea tensions have increased Read More
Data from International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that more and more countries are adopting electric vehicles (EV.) However, some countries have accelerated the adoption faster than others. The leader is …
China and Scandinavia fastest to adopt electric vehicles Read More
China is capable of achieving carbon neutrality in its energy supply ahead of schedule. This is according to a Danish-Chinese report presented at COP28. The report is named “China Energy …
China may achieve its climate goals ahead of schedule according to a new Danish-Chinese report Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio will launch a new ultra-luxury flagship model at the “Nio Day 2023” event. Nio Day will be held on 23 December 2023 at the Olympic …
Chinese EV brand Nio to launch new ultra-luxury flagship model Read More
Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist Laufey put out many Christmas singles in which she sang solo and collaborated with fellow artists like dodie and Norah Jones, so her fans could listen to …
Laufey and friends delivers Christmas singles for fans to enjoy during festive season Read More
Denmark has accepted an invitation from China to co-host a shipping fair in Shanghai. Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov, said so in a press release on …
Denmark accepts hosting invitation from China Read More
Just a few days ago, the Embassy of Denmark in China hosted its annual Danish Christmas Market in Beijing. A clear sky joined the party and cold air was full …
Danish Christmas Market in Beijing Read More
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, XPeng Motors, secured the third position in Denmark’s Car of the Year 2024 awards with its XPeng G9 SUV. The recipients were announced by the association …
Chinese XPeng places third in Denmark’s 2024 Car of the Year Read More
Finland is urging investigators to board the Hong Kong-flagged vessel, NewNew Polar Bear. The ship is suspected of damaging a Baltic gas pipeline near Finnish waters back in October. “We …
Finland insists that investigators aboard Hong Kong ship linked to pipeline damage Read More
Social media giant TikTok has now acquired a facility in Norway from Green Mountain AS, to establish its largest European data center. A data center that has formerly been raising …
TikTok taking a step towards launching Norwegian data center Read More
Finland’s Minister of European Affairs, Anders Adlercreutz, suspects intentional sabotage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline damaged in October. “I think everything indicates that it was intentional. It’s hard to believe …
Finland believes evidence points to deliberate damage by Chinese ship to Baltic pipeline Read More
AP Møller-Maersk has recently reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the companies involved in the six-day blockage of the Suez Canal. The incident was caused by the Taiwanese operated …
Maersk settles Ever Given dispute three years after canal chaos Read More
Denmark and Sweden are coping with a surge in pediatric pneumonia cases, resembling the cases witnessed in China. Suspected culprits include mycoplasma pneumoniae, flu and respiratory syncytial virus. Denmark’s Statens …
Denmark and Sweden report surge in cases of pneumoniae after China outbreak Read More
Two Chinese directors have been reported missing after a major financial scandal in China. One of China’s largest investment funds, Zhongzhi International Group, recently went under supervision of the authorities …
Chaos in China after two directors have disappeared without a trace Read More
A Finnish business delegation, led by Consul General Anu Vuori and Executive Director of FinnCham Shanghai, Ville Lintervo, undertook a visit to the Shanghai Auto Innovation Park in Anting on …
Finnish business delegation exploring automotive opportunities in China Read More
AirAsia have announced that they will increase weekly flights between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia from 2024. This follows Malaysia’s move to grant 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian travelers starting …
AirAsia to increase flights between China and Malaysia in 2024 Read More
Experience of Swedish winter will be brought to people in Hong Kong on 1-2 December 2023. The event will feature Swedish winter market and creative workshops like gingerbread decoration and …
Swedish winter market to be held in Hong Kong Read More
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca has made a deal with Chinese biotech Usynova. The Chinese company announced a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for the clinical-stage small molecule KRASG12D inhibitor UA022. …
AstraZeneca makes deal with Chinese biotech Usynova Read More
Laufey, Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist wrapped up her “Bewitched Tour” in North America this week, the final show was held in Los Angeles, California. “Bewitched” is the artist’s recent album she …
Jazz artist Laufey wraps up U.S. tour Read More