Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway’s justice minister has apologized for failing to admit, that she installed and used TikTok on her government-issued phone. The Chinese video-sharing app, has raised fears in the West that …
Norwegian minister under fire for using TikTok on her work phone Read More
Pandora suffered from both uncertain consumers and corona restrictions in China last year. Still the Danish jewelry company’s profit went from 4 billion DKK the previous year, to 5 billion …
Pandora uncertain about the future in China Read More
Hundreds of Chinese women has been hold captive and forced to work as prostitutes around Europe, by an international human trafficking ring. More than 200 victims have been identified, but …
Hundreds of Chinese women held captive and forced to work as prostitutes Read More
Norway is hoping to further cooperation in sustainable technologies with China. The two countries have long been collaborating in the fields of fishing, maritime and the oil and gas industries, …
Norway hopes to boost green cooperation with China Read More
Coloplast is downgrading its expectations for the financial year, despite growth in the ostomy business. The Danish company states that they expect a reported revenue growth of 9-10 percent against …
Coloplast with growth in revenue, but sales in China are challenging Read More
Chinese regions have been told to prepare for more extreme weather this year. This is caused by record breaking temperatures and a long drought that disrupted the country’s power supplies …
China risk more extreme weather in 2023 Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
According to Reuters, Volvo has revealed, that they expect to launch at least six new batteri driven electric vehicles by 2026. “Volvo is planning to convert all its mainline models …
Volvo is working on biggest product revamp under Geely Read More
Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle startup, launched its P7 sedan and its G9 SUV in Denmark, Norway and Sweden on Friday, February 3, 2023. The Chinese company has priced its …
Chinese Tesla rival launches EVs in Scandinavian countries Read More
China’s ambassador to Sweden breaks the law when he drives his car. Like most other cars, the ambassador’s car must undergo regular inspections, but since the embassy has failed to …
China’s ambassador to Sweden drives despite ban Read More
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is currently in Japan as part of his Asian tour. A tour, that has sparked suspicion in China. Stoltenberg first arrived in Seoul Jan. 29. …
China suspicious as Stoltenberg seeks stronger alliance with Asia Read More
A Norwegian study has found an extensive amount of metals and minerals ranging from copper to rare earths, authorities said on Friday. These resources are in high demand due to …
Norwegian metals might make Europe less dependent on China Read More
China’s pork consumption remains low and normalization could take up to six months, according to Danish Crown’s CEO, Jais Valeur. This is one of the main reasons why the company …
Danish Crown cuts jobs due to low Chinese pork demand Read More
According to the Norwegian central bank, Norway’s biggest wealth fund has excluded a company from China for selling weapons to Myanmar. The fund states, that they have cut all ties …
Norwegian fund drops Chinese firm for selling aircrafts to Myanmar Read More
The Swedish government has decided to extend Coronavirus entry restrictions on travelers from China until February 18, due to the fact that the infection rate in the country remains high. …
Sweden extends COVID-19 entry restrictions on travelers from China Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …
In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls! Read More
Former Danish Prime Minister and current Chairman of the non-profit organisation Alliance of Democracies Foundation Anders Fogh Rasmussen, is being criticized for positioning himself as an active advocate for Taiwan …
Fogh criticized for non-transparency on Taiwanese donations Read More
“Denmark needs to upgrade and intensify its relationships in the Asia Pacific, and I believe we will see Denmark more active in this region,” says new Danish Ambassador to the …
“The Philippines is key to upgrade Denmark’s relationships in the Asia-Pacific!” Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …
Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep Read More
The vice president of the Thai Hotel Association, Udom Srimahachota, shared that more tourists from Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany are now spending their time in Hua Hin, Prachuap …
More European tourists in Hua Hin Thailand Read More
Tourists from China have chosen Thailand as their destination for making the first trips abroad since China’s Zero Covid-19 policy was over. “Thailand has become Chinese tourists’ dream destination following …
Tourist from China happy they are back to beaches in Thailand Read More
The Finnish animal rights group, Oikeutta Elaimille (Justice for Animals), shared footage filmed in 2022 to Agence France-Presse (AFP) of deadly conditions animals have been facing in six different fur …
Finnish fur industry is facing controversy Read More
St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …
Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day Read More
The Finnish lifestyle brand, Marimekko, has launched the “Lunar New Year Limited Collection” in the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2023, featuring especially the design of rabbit prints which …
“Lunar New Year Limited Collection” by Finnish brand Marimekko Read More
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen/Swedish FSA) recently approved and registered the crypto exchange, Binance, as an official financial institution. According to Reuters, the registration allows Binance to launch a …
Sweden approves Binance as official financial institution Read More
The Icelandic Chinese artist, Laufey recently announced that “Elektra” written by Jennifer Saint is the January book of the month for her book club, “The Laufey Book Club.” She has …
Icelandic Chinese artist “Laufey” picks “Elektra” book for January read Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
Denmark’s Health Ministry stated on Monday, 9 January 2023 that “there is no binding requirement” for arrivals from China to test for Covid-19 before entering Denmark. However, there will be …
“No significant risk of Covid-19 spreading from China to Denmark,” says Danish Epidemic Commission Read More
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, 8 January 2023 that the country’s border control measures remain “sufficient” as China’s Zero-Covid-19 policy was over. “We are currently implementing …
Philippines border control measures remain “sufficient” as China Zero-Covid-19 end Read More
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry suddenly announced a new requirement for all international travelers on Saturday, 7 January 2023, to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights …
Sudden change on Covid-19 restriction in Thailand affects tourism Read More
The European Union (EU) members had a meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and came to an agreement that they want all arrivals from China to take a pre-departure Covid-test. …
EU agrees they want arrivals from China to take pre-departure Covid-test Read More
A report shared by Vietnam’s seafood sector showed that the seafood exports broke the 2022 record with a value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than …
Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter Read More
Former Danish Prime Minister and secretary General of NATO, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has confirmed he will be visiting Taiwan from 3 to 5 January. This was reported by Danish tabloid …
Danish ex-PM and NATO Secretary General to visit Taiwan: Taiwan is a lighthouse for freedom Read More
Vietnam’s Department of Tourism reported that during the New Year holidays, which was on 31 December 2022 to 2 January 2023, Hanoi welcomed 208,000 tourists including both domestic and international. …
Hanoi welcomes 208,000 tourists during New Year holidays Read More
A new investigation made by Greenpeace in Germany determines products of Chinese fashion brand SHEIN, offering fashion clothes, gadgets and utility items, are health hazards and illegal. As reported by …
Greenpeace reports Chinese fashion brand Shein’s products are health hazards Read More
China’s automotive manufacturer, BYD, announced on its official Weibo that the products’ prices will be raised between 2,000 yuan ($290) and 6,000 yuan, starting from 1 January 2023. The company’s …
China BYD to raise car prices after subsidy reduces Read More
The European Union (EU) members are scheduled to discuss a joint response to arrivals from China in the upcoming week. “Sweden is seeking a common policy for the entire EU …
EU to discuss Covid restrictions over arrivals from China Read More
The Malaysian government has announced passengers and wastewater from China is required by undergo COVID testing upon arrival to Malaysia. Minister of Health, Zaliha Mustafa, stated temperatures of all travelers …
Malaysia joins USA, India and Japan in requiring COVID testing from Chinese travelers Read More
A rapid rise in Chinese COVID-infection numbers among the Chinese population could severely affect Carlsberg’s sales numbers during the much anticipated and important Chinese New Year. The Danish brewer has, …
Carlsberg’s most important Chinese holiday celebration sales threatened by COVID Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
The Philippines recently expressed concerns over China’s starting to reclaim unoccupied lands in the South China Sea. “We are seriously concerned as such activities contravene the Declaration of Conduct on …
Philippines expresses concerns over China start reclaiming unoccupied lands in South China Sea Read More
If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …
Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023 Read More
Christmas decoration shops in Hanoi, Vietnam are bustling as it is only five more days before the merriest time of year, Christmas. According to Vietnam Plus, real pine trees imported …
Christmas decoration shops in Vietnam are bustling Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
A number of foreign companies from both Europe and Asia have invested and announced plans to put more investments in Vietnam to make it their manufacturing centers. “The growing disbursement …
More foreign investments “have confidence” in Vietnam Read More
China’s automaker, BYD, is to launch a new electric vehicle brand, “professional and personal” in 2023. It will be an addition to Yangwang, a premiere brand, added the company’s branding …
China BYD to launch new EV brand in 2023 Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
Norwegian newspaper, DN, reports Asian stock exchange markets showed high economic activity and growth in the beginning of 2022 with the Nikkei index at the Tokoy stock exchange market back …
Economic optimism at Asian stock exchange markets Read More
The Finnish Business Council of Beijing is to organize a “Traditional Finnish Christmas Party” on 16 December 2022 at Restaurant Moi, Beijing, China. The buffet meal will feature several well-known …
Join Traditional Finnish Christmas Party Read More
We are all different, just as we should be. No box or size fits all when it comes to expats and becoming a successful expat spouse. This is important to …
Becoming an expat spouse – 3 things to prepare for Read More