Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has criticised threats made by former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying against Falun Gong practitioners in Helsinki, calling the incident “unfortunate” and “unacceptable.” The …
Finland condemns threatening behavior by former Hong Kong chief against Falun Gong Read More
The national table tennis teams of Denmark and China met in Copenhagen on 25 August for a Friendship Cup celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. …
Ping Pong for 75 years of Denmark and China diplomacy Read More
Norway has become the latest Nordic country to strengthen Europe’s green technology ambitions, as Morrow Batteries in Arendal begins producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to reduce reliance on Chinese …
Norwegian electric vehicle batteries may push to rival China’s dominance Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai has welcomed Jens Alsbirk as its new Consul General. Alsbirk brings extensive diplomatic and commercial experience to the role, having served in several senior …
New Danish Consul General appointed in Shanghai Read More
The Finnish design studio, Patternsfrom Agency, puts Finland among the new countries represented at this year’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition, taking place 20–22 August 2025 at the …
Finnish design studio among new exhibitors at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Read More
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania will open its new 2,3 billion USD production facility in Rugao, eastern Jiangsu province, in October 2025. At least half of the trucks produced at the …
Scania to open new 2,3 billion USD truck plant in China in October Read More
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, marking a new step in its strategy to expand digital and omnichannel operations in …
IKEA launches flagship store on JD to boost growth in China Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …
Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections Read More
Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …
Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe” Read More