Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
“China is a very important partner for Denmark and Danish companies. The two countries will see increased trade and cooperation in the future,” said Jacob Jensen, Denmark’s minister for food, …
Danish minister focusing on further cooperation with China Read More
The Norwegian seafood industry has expanded its presence in the Chinese market through the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This is according to Andreas Thorud, the director for China and …
Norwegian seafood expands in the Chinese market via CIIE Read More
Nordlaks sent its first shipment of salmon directly to Asia by flight from Evenes in Norway, On Tuesday, November 7. The Norwegian company has stated, that they will continue to …
Nordlaks sends salmon to Asia by direct flight Read More
Russia is repairing its telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea which suffered an outage last month. Finland said on 6 November that the problem may be linked to likewise cases …
Russian telecoms cable also damaged in Baltic sea Read More
Right now you can sign up for confirmation preparation for 2024 with the Danish Seaman’s Church in Hong Kong. The church offers lessons both online and physically. “Living in China …
Christian confirmation preparation in Hong Kong Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China are hosting a series of Christmas dinners this year. The dinner in Shenzhen is already sold out. But tickets are still available for the …
Few spots left for the Danish Christmas Dinners in Shanghai and Beijing Read More
Michelle Chen Moeller, consultant for global market development at Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) recently had an interview with Xinhua, discussing Danish businesses and their growth in China and the …
Danish Industry consultant talks about Danish businesses in China Read More
Finnish PM Petteri Orop said yesterday on 31 October 2023, that China is now cooperating in the pipeline investigation. Previously Finland raised suspicion regarding a Hong Kong flagged NewNew Polar …
Pipeline investigation: China is now cooperating Read More
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VOYAH recently opened its showroom in Copenhagen, Denmark. It introduced three models which were the large electric SUV VOYAH Free , the luxury MPV …
Chinese EV VOYAH open showroom in Copenhagen Read More
China has become the biggest Asian market for Norwegian salmon, surpassing Japan and South Korea for the first time ever this year, according to Yicai Global. Norway exported NOK5.6 billion …
China becomes No.1 Asian market for Norwegian salmon Read More
Denmark is seeking to “de-risk” its relationship with China as it has been “too dependent” on the country, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in an exclusive interview with Nikkei …
Denmark seeks to “de-risk” its relationship with China Read More
The Chinese government has cautioned Finland and Estonia about the ongoing investigation into damage to an undersea pipeline in the Baltic Sea. It comes after Finnish police revealed that a …
China cautions Finland and Estonia over pipeline investigation Read More
A Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Sunday morning, October 24. The incident has added extra fuel to the already long-standing …
Ships collide and fuel ongoing conflict surrounding the South China Sea Read More
Finnish police said on Friday, 20 October 2023, that a Chinese ship was the new focus of its investigation into suspected sabotage of a pipeline between Finland and Estonia. Since …
Finland contacts China regarding suspected pipeline sabotage Read More
Vietnam ‘s city Hanoi will hold the 8th “VietFood, Beverage, and Professional Packing Machine (VietFood&Beverage Propack)” fair from 8-11 November 2023. The event will feature 300 booths by 250 businesses …
Vietnam to hold international food, beverage, and professional packing machine fair Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, is considering building a dealer network in Europe to speed up sales growth. Nio launched in Norway in 2021 and then entered Germany, the Netherlands, …
Chinese Nio is building a dealer network to boost EV sales in Europe Read More
A Norwegian Navy ship shadowed a Chinese container ship after accusations concerning damages to a gas pipeline in the Gulf of Finland. The Norwegian Navy observed the Chinese ship for …
Norwegian Navy shadows Chinese vessel after pipe damage Read More
Denmark and Sweden are among the top five countries to live in for remote employees, out of 108 countries evaluated. Southeast Asia can be found further down the line. The …
The best countries to live in for remote working Read More
A Chinese ship was observed close to the undersea gas pipeline that suddenly started leaking into the Gulf of Finland. Finnish authorities expect the pipeline to be out of service …
Chinese ship observed close to Finnish undersea pipeline that suddenly started leaking Read More
Earlier in 2023 the Chinese owned platform TikTok announced that users could now earn money without posting content on the app – instead they could get an income by creating …
TikTok makes it easier for Scandinavians and Southeast Asians to earn money Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites you to join a seminar on China’s economic landscape for Danish businesses. The seminar will be held on 26 October 2023 …
Insights for Danish businesses to be shared on China’s economic landscape seminar Read More
Nordic Aqua Partners have announced the appointment of Andreas Thorud as the new managing director for its operational activities in China. With 17 years’ experience in China and his extensive …
Nordic Aqua Partners appoints new managing director for China operations Read More
After several years with problems, Danish Bang & Olufsen begins this financial year with a plus, according to the company’s accounts for the first quarter. This is despite a slow …
B&O hopes for progress in China Read More
Export of frozen Norwegian cod to China fell 74 percent in the third quarter of 2023. The decline made China the fourth largest destination for frozen cod during the period, …
China imports of frozen cod from Norway has significantly declined Read More
The Chinese EV brand ZEEKR has announced, that the company is moving its current EU headquarters in Sweden to the Netherlands. The Geely-owned EV brands EU branch has until now …
ZEEKR moves EU headquarters from Sweden Read More
Despite the slowing economy, the Swedish retailer still consider China a key growth market, executives at IKEA said on Thursday, October 12. China was for several years the fifth biggest …
IKEA still consider China a key growth market Read More
China’s Vice President, Han Zheng, met with Jacob Wallenberg, Chair of the Board of Sweden-based Investor AB, in Beijing on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, Han stated that China’s …
Chinese VP meets board chair of Sweden-based Investor AB Read More
The Chinese ambassador to Norway, Hou Yue, paid a courtesy call to Norwegian State Secretary, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, the ambassador stated that China …
Chinese ambassador to Norway on courtesy call Read More