Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China will be a topic at the informal NATO summit in Oslo this week. This is what Norwegian Foreign Minister, Anniken Huitfeldt, told NRK. “Not because we want to isolate …
China is one of the main topics at the NATO summit Read More
The Chinese automaker, Geely, is in the early stages of planning to enter Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The people said …
Chinese automaker Geely plans to enter Thailand EV market Read More
Laos hosted the celebration of the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day under the theme of “Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share a Beautiful Life and Jointly Promote Tourism Revitalisation” on …
Laos marks International Mountain Tourism Day Read More
Chinese TikTok influencer Xiu Xian sold 11,000 bottles of Norwegian cod liver oil in less than two hours. Norwegian company Orkla have been inviting Chinese TikTokers and influencers to Lofoten, …
Chinese influencer sells Norwegian cod liver oil on TikTok Read More
The Chinese metropolis measured the highest temperature in over 100 years on Monday, May 29. This is according to the state media CCTV. The temperature in the densely populated city …
Shanghai measures the highest temperature in 100 years Read More
The Malaysian maritime force (MMEA) has detained a Chinese cargo vessel. The ship was illegally anchored and loaded with suspected WW II cannon balls. local media reported on Monday, May …
Malaysia detains Chinese vessel loaded with World War II cannon balls Read More
Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania wants to be more present in China. According to the company’s president and CEO, Christian Levin, China is the biggest market for commercial vehicles in …
Scania wants bigger presence in China Read More
H&M announced on Sunday, May 28, that the Swedish fast fashion brand would close its flagship store in Beijing’s Sanlitun area on June 11 as the lease contract is set …
H&M to close Beijing flagship store Read More
Thailand has recorded the arrival of one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18. This is following the reopening of China’s borders. The news comes as a positive sign …
Thailand has welcomed one million Chinese tourists since borders reopened Read More
China’s first home-produced passenger jet made its first commercial flight on Sunday, May 28, flying from Shanghai to Beijing. China Eastern Airlines new narrow-body C919 plane left Shanghai at 10:32 …
China launches first homegrown commercial flight Read More
Despite warnings from the United States and the Police Intelligence Service (PET), Danish agencies fly with Chinese DJI drones. Several Danish agencies have bought and still use drones from the …
Denmark buys drones from banned Chinese company Read More
The Swedish telecom firm Telia is forbidding its employees from using the China-based social media platform TikTok on company devices. This is according to a Telia press release out this …
Telia prohibits employees to use TikTok on company devices Read More
A new study by researchers from the University of Singapore shows that 55% of all Chinese surveyed are in favor of an ‘armed reunification’ with Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping …
More than 50 percent of the Chinese are prepared to go to war against Taiwan Read More
Danish land-based salmon farmer Nordic Aqua Partners is planning to accelerate expansion plans for its facility in eastern China. This is after a strong biological performance of the company’s first …
Danish salmon farmer accelerates expansion plans in China Read More
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Group, whose majority is owned by Chinese Geely Group, has signed a 10-year deal to buy half of the power produced by Sweden’s new Bruzaholm wind …
Volvo enters deal to buy half of new Swedish wind farm’s power Read More
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has predicted that Singapore, Canada, and Denmark will have the best business environments in the next five years. The EIU is an organization that analyses …
Singapore has the best business environment while Denmark comes in third Read More
Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s “Pillar of Shame” was inaugurated in Berlin on Monday, May 22. The sculpture was made in the memory of China’s violent suppression of the protest movement …
Copy of Galschiøt’s sculpture inaugurated in Berlin in memory of Chinese protesters Read More
China is letting travel agencies resume the sale of group tours for Taiwan residents to visit the mainland. This is according to a Reuters report quoting China’s Taiwan Affairs Office …
China to allow group tours from Taiwan Read More
Taiwan is kept out of the World Health Organization (WHO) due to pressure from China. This impacts the efforts to improve the health situation situation in Taiwan, according to Health …
Taiwan wants to join the WHO against China’s wishes Read More
The Chinese comedian Li Haoshi has been ordered by the Chinese government to pay a fine of 2 million USD. The fine must be paid by the company where Haoshi …
A joke about the Chinese military had comedian fired and fined millions Read More
Asia internet cable projects by leading telecoms and technology firms are facing delays due to the tensions involving South China Sea and how China positions itself. Because China has claimed …
Asia internet cable projects delay due to South China Sea tensions Read More
H&M Shanghai Commercial Co, have received a fine from a court in Huangpu district in Shanghai for selling defective products. This is according to company information provider Qichacha. The court …
H&M fined in China for selling defective products Read More
The Finnish brand Marimekko’s sales fell to €35.3 million in the first quarter. This was mainly due to a decline in Finnish wholesale and lower licensing income in the EMEA …
Marimekko is focusing on Asia after weak first quarter Read More
H&M’s collaboration with French designer Mugler has been a huge success in China. A success that the fashion group happened to underestimate. H&M made the sensual capsule collection available in …
H&M collab with Mugler is a huge success in China Read More
The Swedish government is set to propose a law that will allow the Nordic nation to veto foreign investments. The move is intended to strengthen national security. The proposed law …
Sweden propose law to block foreign investments Read More
The Beijing LGBT Center, China’s leading organizations for queer people, has been forced to close for good. “We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances we have to shut …
LGBTQ organization in Beijing closes down Read More
The beloved Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, announced her next concerts, the “Bewitched Tour” on Monday, 15 May 2023. The tour will be held from October to November 2023 in multiple …
Icelandic-Chinese jazz star Laufey announces “Bewitched Tour” in USA and Canada Read More
Volvo has just opened a new design studio in Shanghai, China. The studio will join the existing studios in Sweden and California. The new Design Studio mirrors Volvos’ headquarters in …
Volvo opens new design studio in China Read More
Norway is electrifying all means of transportation including cars, buses and ferries. The country is working on maintaining its position as the world’s leader in electric mobility users per capita. …
Norwegian ferries revolutionized by Chinese electric innovation Read More
The fighting climate change and the transition to a green development model can become new key areas for China and Norway’s cooperation. This is according to the Chinese Foreign Minister …
Chinese FM vows to further climate change cooperation with Norway Read More
Norwegians will no longer have to apply for a visa to China if they are going to stay in the country for no more than six days, and are traveling …
Norwegians get 144 hours of visa-free entry to China Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Stoere, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Oslo on Friday, May 12. After the meeting the Prime Minister said that he had expressed …
Norway concerned about human rights in China Read More
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang said China and Norway need to jointly promote trade liberalization on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Qin is currently in Europe for a three-nation trip. He …
China and Norway need to promote trade liberalization, says Chinese foreign minister Read More
The Lao Trade Portal reported that Laos’s trade deficit in April 2023 was recorded up to 17 million USD. According to the Vientiane Times, the total value of trade in …
Laos reports trade deficit up to 17 million USD in April Read More
Chinese Midea Group has confirmed that the company has made a takeover approach for Swedish competitor Electrolux. “A deal is being discussed, but no decision has been made yet,” the …
Chinese Midea confirms its takeover bid for Swedish Electrolux Read More
Chinese investment into Europe fell to its lowest point in almost a decade in 2022. The 22% decline in investments last year reflects Europe’s recent moves to police the sale …
Denmark among European countries scrutinizing Chinese investments Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang will pay official trips to three European nations from May 8 to 12, Beijing announced on Monday. The spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said in …
Norway among key stops on Chinese foreign minister’s European tour Read More
Philippine authorities have rescued over 1,000 people who were held captive and forced to commit fraud. More than a thousand people from several Asian countries have been held captive and …
Philippine authorities rescue 1000 people from fraud camps Read More
The EU proposes to introduce sanctions against Chinese companies that support Russia. This is according to documents about a new sanctions package that the Financial Times has come in possession …
EU proposes sanctions against Chinese companies Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s statue “Pillar of Shame”, was confiscated by the police in Hong Kong on Friday ,May 5. The piece is being included as evidence in a …
Danish artist’s work becomes evidence in Hong Kong Read More
Shanghai-listed Putailai (PLT) is is investing $1.3bn in a Swedish factory. The factory will be Europe’s largest factory for manufacturing anodes, a crucial part of the batteries that go into …
Chinese company to build Europe’s largest anode factory in Sweden Read More
The Chinese-owned Volvo Cars of Sweden announced on Thursday, 4 May 2023, that it will cut 1,300 office positions or about six percent of its employees in Sweden in an …
Volvo to cut 1,300 office jobs in Sweden to reduce costs Read More
Norway ranked highest for press freedom, with a score of 92.65 out of 100, followed by Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, and Portugal, according to Reporters Without Borders. The group …
Nordic countries rank high for press freedom Read More
Danish jewelry maker Pandora will slow down a planned country-wide relaunch of its brand in China. According to the company’s CEO, the plans has been paused since customer demands has …
Pandora slows down brand relaunch in China Read More
Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Wednesday, May 3, that sales increased by 10% in April to 51,976 cars. The rise in sales are mainly boosted by strong gains in China. …
Volvo sales grow 10% in April due to high demand in China Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang is visiting Myanmar. Here he has met the top leader of the military junta, General Min Aung Hlaing, in the capital Naypyitaw, TT reports. On …
The Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs is visiting Myanmar Read More
The Icelandic-Chinese artist, Laufey, announced Tuesday that her new single, “From The Start” will be out soon. “My new single ‘From The Start’ will be out on May 11th. So …
Icelandic-Chinese star “Laufey” announces new single “From The Start” to be out soon Read More
In the Maghreb region, comprising western and central North Africa, and including Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia, illegal border crossing is a matter of grave concern. Ineffective counter-terrorism and …
Cost-effective and precise, motion sensor camera is an invisible barricade against illegal border crossings Read More
Deliveries of NIO’s EC7 coupe-style SUV have officially been launched. For now, the EC7 is only for sale in China. However, it’s expected to make it to Europe in the …
First deliveries of Chinese NIO EC7 SUV to Europe Read More
Chinese Midea Group is exploring a potential acquisition of Electrolux, says people close to the company. Midea made a preliminary approach in recent weeks to the Swedish high-end brand about …
Chinese Midea Group makes advance to take over Swedish Electrolux Read More