Danes love Chinese products
One out of ten of the orders placed in international web shops by Danes are on items from China, according to latest Danish Profession- and Trading analysis. Helen Amundsen, senior …
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Norwegian PM wants to deepen ties with China
Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store, expressed interest in expanding cooperation with China on issues such as energy and climate change. The Prime Minister was participating in the yearly Kirkenes …
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Norwegian salmon farm prepares for first harvest in China
The Norwegian company Nordic Aqua Partners prepares for their first harvest in their land-based salmon farm in Gaotang, Ningbo in eastern China. According to the company, the test slaughter produced …
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Chinese TV-show filming in Finland
An extensive crew of more than a hundred members from China has been seen in Helsinki’s city center over the last couple of weeks. They are there due to a …
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Sweden fears security threat from China
Lieutenant General Thomas Nilsson, Head of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service said yesterday, 19 February 2024, that the security risks for Sweden has increased lately. He points to …
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Scandinavian cruise ship will bring foreign travelers to China
Viking Cruise Line will be the first to operate domestic sailing in China for international travelers. “We are proud that Viking will be the first to operate domestic sailings in …
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Finland wants China to get involved in Ukraine war
The newly elected head of state in Finland, Alexander Stubb, wants China to play a more significant role in resolving the Ukraine war. He said so at the Munich Security …
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Children in Finland are less shortsighted than in China
Only 24 % of children in Finland are shortsighted whereas over 80% of 18-year olds in China are. Scientists suggest this has something to do with the schooling system and …
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China will provide Sweden with new ships
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard has accepted a contract to build two additional ice-class tankers for Swedish shipowner Furetank. These two vessels will be additional in a series provided. The tankers …
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Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
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Swedish-Cantonese artist showcased at Venice Biennale
Art festival in Vienna will for the first time include a Swedish-born artist of Hong Kong Cantonese descent. The Artist Lap-See Lam will contribute at the upcoming Venice Biennale with …
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China Denies Allegations of Intelligence Threat to Norway
The Chinese Embassy in Norway claims the Norwegian Intelligence Services are calling them out for being an intelligence threat to Norway without factual evidence. In the 2024 “Assessment of Current …
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Norway allows deep sea mining to compete with China
Last month Norway announced that they will allow deep-sea mining exploration on their continental shelf. They argue that the rest of the world can no longer afford to fall behind …
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Tourism Tax in Bali has already earned $100,000
Over USD 100,000 has already been collected, says leaders from Bali. The head of Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters from The Bali Sun the following: “We tested …
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Norwegian intelligence sees China as a thread
According to the Norwegian national security and intelligence agencies, the threats against Norway are at their highest and have not been this serious in decades. China and Russia are the …
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Extension of patent deal between Denmark and China
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) just decided to extend their Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program with Denmark. It has been extended by five more years, running from …
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AstraZeneca sees China as an important partner
In an interview the British media Bloomberg interviews Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, expresses the importance of China for companies such as their own. When asked to explain why China …
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Tighter conditions for family reunification in Finland
The Finnish Ministry of Interior plans to make the rules more strict concerning family reunification in Finland. The main changes involve family reunification to only include spouses and children, and …
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New Chinese travelers want Northern Lights and adventure
Chinese tourist are more interested in adventurous and experience-based trips for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2024. This is in stark contrast to the trends pre-pandemic, where Chinese tourists …
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Faroe Islands cooperate with China on environmentally friendly ships
The Faroese shipping company Smyril Line has signed a contract with the Chinese shipbuilder CIMC Raffles for cooperating on building two environmentally friendly so-called roll-on/roll-off ships. The Danish naval architecture …
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Norwegian oil sold in Asia again
Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …
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Chinese embassy warns Gothenburg against closer ties with Taiwan
The Chinese embassy in Sweden warned Gothenburg City Council to adhere to One China principle, as the City Council considered closer cooperation with Taiwan, and concluding sister city agreements. Members …
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ScandAsia Magazine February 2024
The ScandAsia magazine for February 2024 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia February 2024 You can also read …
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Cars in Denmark most likely produced with forced labor in China
According to Human Rights Watch there is a good chance that the Chinese cars sold to Denmark are being produced with forced labor in the Xinjiang province in China. In …
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Pandora disappointed by sales in China
The sales by the Danish owned jewelry company Pandora dropped to 118 million Danish crowns in the fourth quarter from 143 million Danish crowns the previous year. This is lower …
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Chinese Geely starts mass production of Volvo minibus
The Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely Group has started mass production of Volvo’s first minivan. The car with the name Volvo EM90 will only be available in China and will be …
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Danish Carlsberg wants to focus on Asian market
The Danish brewery Carlsberg wants to focus on the expanding market in Asia, specifically in China, Vietnam and India in their 2027 plan. The company wants to accelerate their growth …
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Chinese New Year in three Finnish cities
Vantaa, Helsinki and Tampere all celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year at the same time. The celebrations were kicked off in Helsinki Airport in Vantaa with performances of Chinese folk …
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Europe installing massive amount of Chinese solar panels
European Union countries installed 40% more solar panels in 2023 than the year before. The main supplier being China. There are some cases where 95% of the solar panels were …
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Norway and China agreed on common goals
Norway and China made an agreement to strengthen their collaboration on safeguarding multilateralism, upholding free trade and to cooperate in issues of green cooperation. The announcement came after China’s Foreign …
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Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China’s Vivo
The Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia announced on Monday 5 February 2024 that they had signed a multi-year license agreement for 5G with the smartphone vendor Vivo from China. Nokia …
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Chinese HiPhi Z wins cold weather test in Norway
The Chinese car HiPhi Z won the El Prix in Norway, held by the Norwegian Automobile Association to test Electric Vehicles’ ability to drive in cold weather. The biannual El …
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Chinese energy buses successful in Kirkenes’ arctic climate
Way up north, in the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, Chinese energy buses will now be driving on the icy roads. The buses have been constructed by Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., …
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Nations with low average IQ also have low GDP per capita
A new map produced by researchers at the Ulster Institute shows the world’s most intelligent nations based on IQ scores. Intelligence quote scores aren’t the only metric used, however, with …
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Norwegian Foreign Minister plans visit to China
The Norwegian minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, will visit China from the 5-6 February 2024. He will visit Beijing and Shanghai, to have a conversation about the cooperation …
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Two days left for Finns abroad to vote for new president
There are two days left for Finns abroad to vote at the advance polling stations for the second round of the presidential elections. Voting in person ends on the 3 …
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Danish-Chinese artist in Eurovision contest 2024
Danish national broadcaster DR presented on 25 January 2024 the eight artists and songs that will participate in ‘Melodi Grand Prix’ in February, with the winner going on to represent …
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Danish frigate joins fight against Yemen’s Houthi militants
Denmark, home to shipping company Maersk, on Monday 29 January 2024 sent off the 139-metre Iver Huitfeldt frigate to participate in the U.S.-led coalition to safeguard commercial traffic against attacks …
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Strike in Finland to cancel 550 flights on 1 – 2 February 2024
Several employee unions in Finland have announced a political strike against the Finnish Government, taking place on 1 – 2 February 2024. The strike will include among several others air …
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Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites to AGM
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites members – and members only! – to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) evaluate the work of 2023 and elect the …
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Ice artists from China create exhibition in Oslo
An exhibition with Chinese ice sculptures and lanterns opened in Oslo, Norway on Sunday 28 January 2024. In the days leading up to the vent, artistic talents of ice sculptors …
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Analysis of Chinese Nordic website
The Nordic Chinese Times (北欧时报), or NCT, is a print newspaper and website that claims to reach overseas Chinese communities and others interested in China across 20 cities in the …
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Ericsson anticipates continued decline in non-China markets
Ericsson AB issues a cautionary outlook for 2024, due to a persistent market decline, particularly outside China. The warning is caused by what CEO, Börje Ekholm, identifies as “unsustainably low” …
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Norwegian research sets goal for solar energy 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 …
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Chinese balloons cross Taiwan Strait
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 …
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Norway’s deep-sea mining sparks European Parliament debate despite urge for energy independence from China
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 …
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Nokia set to exit joint venture with Huawei
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 …
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Shanghai’s elderly seek romance in IKEA
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 …
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Norwegian subsea company makes entry into Asian market
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 …
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Family claims Norwegian company knew of salmon smuggling to China
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 …
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