Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai, together with the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Swedbank invites you to their upcoming event titled ‘Financial Outlook for 2022 – Focusing on …
FBCS Event: Financial Outlook for 2022 – Focusing on Chinese, Nordic, and European Markets Read More
More than twenty Swedish publishers and writers have, in an open letter to China’s new Ambassador to Sweden, called for the release of Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who is serving ten years …
Swedish publishers call on China to release jailed bookseller Gui Minhai Read More
After setbacks in the Swedish judiciary, Chinese Huawei goes ahead and sues the Swedish state in an international arbitration tribunal about the country’s 5G ban against the company, media Expressen reports. The …
Chinese telecom giant Huawei sues the Swedish state over 5G ban Read More
The EU has filed a lawsuit against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after Beijing imposed restrictions on imports from Lithuania, media BT reports. The lawsuit comes after the Baltic …
EU opens case against China following economic boycott of Lithuania Read More
The Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson has reported a rise in net profit in 2021, with a better-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter despite significant market share loss in Mainland China. …
Ericsson profits soar despite significant market share loss in Mainland China Read More
Denmark and Sweden will be sending the biggest ever delegation to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, Global Times report. In a statement to the news agency, the Embassy of Denmark in China …
Denmark and Sweden to send biggest-ever delegation to Beijing 2022 Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore introduced their Regional Energy Counselor for Asia, Assar Qureshi, who joined the Embassy in Singapore in December 2021. The Embassy shares …
Meet the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore’s Regional Energy Counselor for Asia Read More
The Norwegian Government will from 26 January 2022 remove the requirement of travel quarantine. Travelers still need to get tested and complete registration upon arrival in Norway. Travelers still need …
Norway removes travel quarantine requirements Read More
China has changed the limit values for covid tests on entry to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. This means that the limit values are now adjusted so that it will …
SOK explains why China has change limit values for covid tests on entry to Beijing Olympics Read More
Small microchips form the cornerstone of much of the electronics we use daily. But in recent years, microchips have been in short supply, and it has created long waiting times …
Shutdowns in China extends computer chip shortage – Danish companies worried Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai invites you to EuroCham’s event titled ‘Expatriates in Shanghai – Policy update and trend analysis’ on 26 January. More about the event, FBCS writes: FBCS …
EuroCham event: Expatriates in Shanghai – Policy update and trend analysis Read More
The Embassy of China in Norway is opposing Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen’s “lies” about China as he travels around Europe to tell his story and call for a boycott …
Embassy of China in Norway oppose Tibetan documentary filmmaker’s “lies” Read More
The Norwegian Royal family has announced that they will be watching the Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing on TV, media Nordre reports. The decision is based on the strict travel and infection …
The Norwegian Royal family confirm they will not travel to the Beijing Olympics Read More
The Swedish ladder company Telesteps will move the company’s production from China to a newly built factory in Sweden. Telesteps says in a recent press release that from now on, the company’s …
Telesteps moves production from China to Sweden Read More
Finland is not joining several other countries including Denmark in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and the country’s Minister of Sports Antti Kurvinen will represent Finland …
Finland is not joining a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics Read More
Neither SVT nor TV4 will cover the Beijing Winter Olympics on-site in China, SVT’s sports director Åsa Edlund Jönsson has said in an email. Expressen writes the two Swedish media companies …
Swedish media SVT and TV4 will not cover the Olympics from China Read More
DCCC invites you to their upcoming event covering expectations for the global shipping crisis in 2022 and beyond on 17 February. More about the event, DCCC writes: The pandemic has …
Learn more about expectations for the global shipping crisis in 2022 and beyond Read More
The espionage threat against Denmark from foreign countries has become more significant in recent years and China, Russia, and Iran, in particular, are behind the increased espionage threat against the …
New report: China amongst countries behind increased espionage threat against Denmark Read More
In a recent press release, Sweden’s Security Police (Sapo) chief Charlotte von Essen says that security-threatening activities are based on countries’ own strategic objectives and that Space adds a new area …
Sweden warns of conflict in space with China and Russia through attack on navigation satellites Read More
The Winter Olympics in Beijing will begin next month, but Danish government representatives will not be present. In an email to media BT, Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on 14 …
Official: Danish government will not attend Beijing Winter Olympics in China Read More
In the last half of January, two large cargo aircraft will be landing and taking off several times from Billund Airport as they will be transporting 35 million covid-19 self-test …
Two planes to deliver 35 million self-tests from China to Denmark Read More
Are you an ambitious and innovative leader who wants to learn how to bridge the gap between desire and action on sustainability? Then join the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) …
Apply now to the 2022 Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia Read More
Sweden will not send any government representatives to the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 due to covid-19, Minister of Sports Anders Ygeman recently said. According to the Minister, it is not …
The Swedish Government will not be represented at Beijing Winter Olympics due to covid-19 Read More
Chinese carmaker Geely’s premium electric car manufacturer Zeekr begins a partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo to integrate Waymo Driver into a version of the new mobility-focused, all-electric Zeekr vehicle, designed in …
Geely and Waymo start collaboration on cars produced in Gothenburg Read More
Torbjörn Magnusson was elected to be part of SwedCham Hong Kong’s Board at the Chamber’s last Annual General Meeting. Since then he has taken up the position as Chair of …
Meet SwedCham HK Board member Torbjörn Magnusson Read More
One of Copenhagen’s oldest Chinese grill bars was allegedly so dirty that the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration saw no other way than to impose a very drastic sanction on …
Chinese grill bar in Copenhagen is too dirty to be allowed to serve food Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing is hosting an FBCB Women in Business Special – Buffet with Ambassador and Finnish Sauna on 14 January at the Finland Ambassador’s Residence. More about …
FBCB Women in Business Special – Buffet with Ambassador and Finnish Sauna Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming hybrid event covering updates on Business Visas to Sweden and Bona Fide Status on 13 January. More about …
SwedCham China upcoming event: Updates on Business Visas to Sweden and Bona Fide Status Read More
In December it became known that the Norwegian police planned on spending up to NOK 100 million on drones from the Chinese company DJI, which is based in Shenzhen. But …
Norwegian political party want’s tender process on Chinese drones stopped Read More
The Finnish regional elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022 and advanced voting will take place this week across Finnish Embassies and Consulates in Asia. Voters need to …
Advance voting for Finnish regional elections takes place this week – see list of places in Asia Read More
The Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen is traveling through Europe to create awareness about China as the host nation for the Olympic Games and he recently visited Denmark, DR News reports. Dhondup …
Tibetan documentary filmmaker visited Denmark to push for a Winter Olympics boycott Read More
A new report from the Berlin-based Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) shows the “asymmetry” in the information level between China and Europe. According to the report, China has for …
New report highlights Danish research scandal to show Chinese threat Read More
Swedish journalist Jojje Olsson has been nominated for the first-ever “Selander prize” in Sweden. The Selander Prize is an award given to journalists who have done great reporting that promotes …
Swedish journalist nominated for prize for China reporting Read More
Collaborating with the Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian Chambers, the DCCC welcomes you to the first Nordic After Work of 2022 on 21 January. About the event, DCCC writes: At Nordic …
Join the first Nordic After Work of 2022 in Shanghai Read More
Danish toy company Lego Group, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, has announced plans to expand its factory located in Jiaxing, China creating additional capacity to meet long-term growth in China …
LEGO Group expands manufacturing capacity at Jiaxing factory to support long-term growth Read More
Several countries including the United States, Australia, Belgium, and the UK have already decided to boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games diplomatically in protest against China’s repression of democracy …
Danish government under pressure to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics Read More
In this month’s update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber shares that in December Consul General Jakob Linulf hosted year-end events …
December update on the Royal Danish Consulate from DCCC Read More
In the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s recent newsletter, DCCC East Board Member Klaus Björkgren reflects on the year 2021 as a whole while also updating on the Chamber’s December …
DCCC’s Board’s Corner: December updates and reflections Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has received over 40 inquiries from artists and protesters who want to place a copy of his famous sculpture “Pillar of Shame” to put …
Jens Galschiøt revokes copyright on “Pillar of Shame” sculpture after a storm of inquiries Read More
41-year old Vinh Du was born in Vietnam to Chinese parents and the family came to Denmark as boat refugees over thirty years ago. With passion and determination, Vinh Du …
Restauranteur Vinh Du in Denmark: I’m living out my dream Read More
Following Laos’ announcement of their plans to re-open for fully vaccinated travelers starting 1 January 2022, 14 more countries including Denmark, Norway, and Finland were recently added to the list …
Denmark, Norway, and Finland amongst countries added under Laos Green Zone entry plan Read More
Perhaps China is not the first country that comes to mind when you think about diving in Asia but the country’s underwater caves are amongst the most beautiful in the …
Finnish Consulate Service Officer Jani Niskanen on cave diving in China Read More
A potential explosion in Covid cases in China may keep Danish athletes from participating in Winter Olympics this year, the National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF) says. …
Danish athletic federation warns about potentially withdrawing from Winter Olympics in China Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to their upcoming bilingual webinar covering China’s lessons in “Software eats manufacturing” on 6 January. More about the event, SwedCham writes: Venture …
Learn more about China’s lessons in “Software eats manufacturing” Read More
Getting fireworks in January is a bit like receiving last year’s newspaper in the mail which is what is happening in Norway currently. NRK writes that tons of fireworks on a cargo …
Fireworks en route from China to Norway delayed and arrives after new years Read More
The Swedish furniture giant will raise prices by an average of 9 percent across its stores worldwide due to problems in the supply chain, TV2 writes. According to IKEA’s press contact in …
Ikea to raise prices worldwide due to supply chain problems Read More
The Danish company Ecooking, which makes a wide range of cosmetics and skincare products, is ready for expansion into markets in Asia as well as the USA, JydskeVestkysten writes. Founded in 2015, …
Danish cosmetic company Ecooking is ready for Asia expansion Read More
The Chinese-manufactured Boson-brand test, distributed by Pamark Group, is the most-sold antigen test in Finland and so far this month, Pamark has imported three million home test kits. YLE writes that …
Chinese-manufactured Boson-brand test is the most-sold antigen test in Finland Read More
Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …
Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country Read More
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which runs Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), has decided to exclude one of China’s top pharmaceutical companies, Yunnan Baiyao due to endangered animal concerns. …
Norges Bank excludes Chinese Yunnan Baiyao on endangered animal concerns Read More