Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
An unidentified respiratory disease is rapidly spreading in China, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to intervene. The organization has urged China to share information about the disease and take …
Unknown Chinese respiratory disease spreading rapidly Read More
Chinese JA Solar has passed the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments in Norway. The company’s products are now registered on the EPD systems of Norway and Italy, reinforcing JA Solar’s …
Chinese JA Solar’s products pass EPD Assessment in Norway Read More
Singapore-based solar manufacturer REC has closed its two polysilicon production facilities in Norway. The Singapore-based manufacturer ceased operations in Kristiansand and Porsgrunn due to the Norwegian production being financially unsustainable. …
Singapore-based REC closes Norwegian facilities Read More
Swedish energy systems manufacturer, Metacon, has signed an MoU with Chinese firm PERIC Hydrogen Technologies. The agreement is to establish a strategic partnership for Metacon’s electrolyzes in China. The MoU …
Swedish electrolyze manufacturer signs MoU with Chinese firm Read More
Swedish battery company Northvolt has introduced a revolutionary sodium-ion battery. A battery poised to disrupt China’s dominance in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market. Unlike traditional EV batteries, this …
Swedish eco-battery could break China dependency Read More
Danish Maersk has secured a deal for half a million tons of green methanol annually from China’s Goldwind. A deal that marks a significant step in the shipping industry’s push …
Maersk enters deal for green methanol with Chinese Goldwind Read More
Are you Norwegian and going trough China soon? Then you might not need a visa. Norwegian citizens are now visa exempt for transits through China for up to six days …
Visa exemption for Norwegians in China Read More
One of the most visited provinces in the North of Thailand inarguably is Chiang Mai. Thais and tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia as well as other European …
Get free from crowd to recharge in Chiang Dao Read More
The latest Asia-Pacific exhibition of a world-class luggage and travel bag brand, Samsonite, was presented in Singapore at the start of November 2023. It was titled “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through …
Asia-Pacific exhibition “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through Time” presented in Singapore Read More
Volvo Cars experienced a significant drop in its shares, falling approximately 13% to a historic low, following the sale of a portion of its stake by its major shareholder, Geely. …
Volvo shares crashed to all-time low due to Chinese Geely selling stocks Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2023 Read More
Thai Vietjet is expanding its international flight network in response to Thailand granting visa-free travel to Chinese nationals. Starting December 6, 2023, the airline will introduce new daily flights between …
Thai Vietjet adds flights to China Read More
Following its launch in Shanghai last week, the “Shanghai in My Mind” project, aimed at enhancing Shanghai’s global image, has arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark. This initiative involves inviting designers from …
Shanghai in My Mind project in Copenhagen Read More
Volvo Car AB is strategically entering the Chinese luxury market with its premium battery-powered minivan, The EM90. Marketing it as a mobile Scandinavian “living room,” the van is priced at …
Volvo targets Chinese luxury segment with new model Read More
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar expects to enhance the technological cooperation with China, said CEO of Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, in an interview with Xinhua on 9 November, 2023. He said …
Swedish Polestar expects more Chinese cooperation Read More
Anglo-Swedish drug company AstraZeneca announced that it signed a licensing agreement with Eccogene, a Chinese firm for oral medicines which will treat diabetes and obesity on Thursday, 9 November 2023. …
AstraZeneca signs agreement with Chinese firm for oral obesity drug Read More
Hexagon AB, the Swedish multinational corporation for metrology and geo-analytics, planned to continue increasing its investment in the Chinese market, said Aime Alexandre, the firm’s vice-president for global marketing and …
Swedish company of innovation Hexagon AB plans to continue increasing investment in China Read More
According to Finland, China has promised to fully cooperate in the investigation of the damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline. The incident happened last month, on the same night as …
China has promised to cooperate in pipeline probe according to Finland Read More
The Finnish design house, Marimekko, experienced a notable 13 percent growth in sales within the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The Asia-Pacific’s is Marimekko’s second-largest …
Finnish Marimekko experienced an increase of 13 percent in sales within the Asia-Pacific Read More
The Danish toy giant, LEGO Group, released four new toy sets on Monday, November 6, during the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE). LEGO Group has participated in the CIIE …
LEGO has released new toy sets at CIIE inspired by Chinese culture Read More
The Swedish fast fashion giant, H&M, unveiled a China design hub at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, this week. The initiative aims to enhance the localization of …
H&M launches Chinese design hub at CIIE Read More
During the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE), a senior executive from Danish Arla Foods stated, that despite market fluctuations, China continues to be the largest infant formula market globally. …
Danish Arla committed to Chinese infant formula market Read More