Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …
North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile Read More
Mr. Thórir Ibsen, the Icelandic Ambassador designated to the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, China visited Phuket Province, Thailand yesterday, 12 October 2022. The Ambassador discussed tourism and the opening …
Iceland discusses opening consulate in Phuket Read More
Countries in Asia have become popular with students from foreign nations, thanks to the many great universities with high-quality schooling, lower fees, and efforts by their governments to market them …
Study in Asia: A Guide for International Students Read More
IKEA has recently launched the collection, “OBEGRÄNSAD” in collaboration with the electronic music artists, Swedish House Mafia this month, October 2022. The “OBEGRÄNSAD” or “unlimited” in Swedish is built on …
New collection of IKEA and Swedish House Mafia is launched Read More
North Korea says it has conducted a military training involving tactical nuclear weapons. The military training was held on 25 October and attended by North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. This …
Kim Jong-un: No reason to enter into dialogue with the enemies of North Korea Read More
The sport padel is still quite new in Asia, but it has taken Sweden by storm – and more new markets in Europe are jumping onboard. In China this is …
Swedish roll-out in China of the popular sport ‘padel’ Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia October 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2022 Read More
According to South Korean Military, North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday night, local time, says Norwegian news media VG. The firing was the sixth missile testing North Korea …
North Korea continues “missile testings” Read More
Thursday morning local time, North Korea fired two short-ranged ballistic missiles from its capitol, Pyongyang. According to Danish newspaper Politiken, this was reported by South Korean officers to South Korean …
North Korea fires seventh missile upon joint South Korean-American counteract Read More
The Government of Norway (NORAD) funded the Global Program on Addressing Gender-Biases Selection (GBSS) in Asia 2020-2022 with a specific focus on Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The project’s goals are …
Norway funds project to support gender equality Read More
“Revenge traveling” was the term which the tourism industry invented to describe the boom in traveling activity that shot up as soon as all the Covid related traveling restrictions were …
Revenge partying Read More
AIS has partnered with a world-class digital technology developer from China, ZTE Corporation, to launch the first 5G innovation center, “5G AZ Center,” in Thailand. “5G is a technology to …
First 5G center in Thailand by AIS and Chinese ZTE Corporation Read More
China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Mr.Geng Shuang expressed concerns over the recently reported gas leaks under the Baltic Sea during a UN Security Council on damage …
China comments on gas pipelines leak in the Baltic Sea Read More
Greenlandic phone company, Tusass together with the Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, announced to collaborate in building a 5G network in Greenland on Friday 30 September 2022. According to the press …
Tusass and Ericsson connect Greenland with 5G Read More
The first 500 VOYAH FREE SUVs were shipped from Wuhan, China to Norway recently this week. As the pre-ordering of the cars in Norway started in June 2022, Torje Aleksander …
Chinese VOYAH electric cars are shipped to Norway Read More
The official announcement of partnerships between the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Norway, Sweden, and Israel on “Project Icebreaker” to test international retail and remittance …
Norway, Sweden, and Israel central banks launch “Project Icebreaker” with BIS to explore central bank digital currencies Read More
The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …
Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved Read More
The Asian economy has been on the rise in recent years. While many factors have contributed to this growth, globalization is undoubtedly one of the biggest players. By opening up …
How Globalization Has Helped The Asian Economy Grow Read More
The Swedish manufacturer, Volvo Cars announced that it will no longer sell petrol or diesel vehicles in Denmark on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. The company is now exclusively focusing on …
Volvo Cars announced to no longer sell petrol or diesel cars in Denmark Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is to organize a webinar, “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” on tomorrow, 20 September 2022, at 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Beijing Time). According …
Join “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” by DCCC Read More
Mr. HP Nanda, Water Utility CEO of Grundfos has spoken highly of China’s green ambitions in providing clean water supply in rural areas by 2025 and in reaching carbon peak …
CEO of Danish firm Grundfos praises China’s green ambitions Read More
The Swedish Foundation of Anna Dahlbäck Memorial Fund awarded the Chinese rights lawyer, Mr. Yu Wensheng with the “2022 Grant in Memory of Anna Dahlbäck” on 9 September 2022. Currently, …
Chinese rights lawyer awarded with Swedish Human Rights prize Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …
World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia September 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2022 Read More
Incorporating online payment solutions, also known as digital payments, has become a priority over time for all businesses, whether big or small. This is because of the convenience it brings …
5 Business Advantages Of Online Payment Solutions Read More
Finnair’s strategy has long been based on connecting Europe and Asia via the short northern route, using Russian air space. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent closure of …
New Finnair strategy to return to profitability Read More
A Danish company, Vipp has opened its first flagship store in Shanghai, China on 1 September 2022. The 509 m2 store takes the record as Vipp’s largest retail universe worldwide. …
Vipp opens first store in China, and it is the largest in the world Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) with SwedCham China, and FinnCham Beijing are to host a Hybrid event, “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” on 7 September …
Learn about reports on “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites tourists to join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” from 9 to 11 September 2022 in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. The three-day event aims …
Join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” in Thailand next week Read More
The Norwegian Consumer Council is now warning pregnant women as there is an increasing number of pregnant Norwegian women taking a noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in Denmark. One of the …
Warning to pregnant Norwegian women as their DNA can be accessed by Chinese authorities Read More
The last chapters in Danish business history about East Asiatic Company should be rewritten, writes Henrik Rasmussen in a newly published book in which he tells the true story of …
New book about how and why EAC failed Read More
The global company Rhenus Warehousing Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire the Danish company DKI Logistics A/S and its warehouse investment affiliate DKI Automatic A/S. The Danish logistics provider …
Rhenus acquires Danish logistics company Read More
Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing and the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites members to the long awaited “Danish Summer Night” event on Friday, September 23 …
Danish Summer Night 2022 in Beijing Read More
Politicians from six Danish political parties in the Danish Parliament have told Danish news media Politiken that they are ready to arrange a delegation of members of the Danish Parliament …
Danish politicians plan Taiwan delegation in the autumn Read More
After just over a year of boycott in China, the clothing giant H&M is back on the Chinese trading platform Tmall. The boycott was among others based on a map …
H&M back online at Tmall after boycott in China Read More
Laurids Mikaelsen was Danish Ambassador to China from 2007 to 2010. This was the country where he was born in 1948. His father was a medical doctor and a missionary …
Former Danish China Ambassador writes book Read More
FinnCham Shanghai joins the German Chamber of Commerce for a webinar that discusses the current developments in China’s job market, and at the same time provides a forecast for 2023. …
Upcoming FinnCham Shanghai Labor Market and Salary Report webinar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China (SwedCham China) is to organize an “Introduction to M&A Strategies” event on 23 August 2022 from 08:45 – 10:30 AM (Beijing time) at …
SwedCham Shanghai is to hold an event on M&A Strategies Read More
FinnCham Thailand is to hold the 16th Finland Talks on “Air Quality in a Changing World” on 24 August 2022 from 3:00-3:45 PM (Bangkok time) / 11:00-11:45 AM (Helsinki time). …
Join Finland Talks on “Air Quality in a Changing World” Read More
Danish wind energy company Vestas recorded in the second quarter a result of minus 139 million euros before tax. Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, says the loss is because the …
Vestas suffered loss in second quarter Read More
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has implemented screening measures to help halt the transmission of monkeypox, reports The Bali Sun. The virus has not been detected in Bali, …
Bali airport implements monkeypox screening Read More
Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen ousted Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting on Saturday to advance to the final in the Indonesia Masters, one of the 23 tournaments of the 2022 …
Danish badminton star beats Indonesian favorite on home turf Read More
A total of 24 car brands will showcase their latest models and innovations at the upcoming Cars@Expo 2022 in Singapore August 13-14. It marks the return of the expo after …
Swedish car companies to showcase innovation at Singapore’s Cars@Expo 2022 Read More
The raised threat from China has led democracies around the world to increase their cooperation and support of Taiwan. Sweden, however, sticks out as the only European country that has …
Sweden snubs Taiwan at crucial time Read More
Danish toy giant LEGO opened its first own flagship store in China on Wednesday after a 15-year presence in the country. LEGO CEO and President, Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, who is …
LEGO opens first own flagship shop in China Read More
If you’re eating snow crab in Vietnam, prawn or cod in China, or king crab in Hong Kong, there is a good chance it’s travelled all the way from Norway, …
Norwegian seafood on menus across Asia Read More
Swedish citizens all over the world have the chance to make their opinions heard in the national, regional and local elections held in their country on September 11, 2022. Though …
Swedes abroad, make your vote count Read More
Denmark and Sweden were among seventeen states recently elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). ECOSOC is a little known but powerful organisation established in 1945 as …
Denmark and Sweden elected for ECOSOC Read More
The beer brand Karhu, a Finnish brand of the brewing giant Carlsberg, has come up with a brand-new concept of a breathalyzer – or lickalyzer – in the form of …
Carlsberg’s handy alcohol tester Read More
Finland ranks first in the European Union’s (EU) digital performance comparison, according to a press release issued by the Finnish government on Thursday. Finland finished ahead of Denmark, the Netherlands …
Finland first in digital performance in EU Read More