Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden’s Stockholm University will end its partnership with the Chinese government-funded Confucius Institute, the school said. The agreement between the Confucius Institute and Stockholm University, which was signed in 2005, …
Swedish university severs ties with Confucius Institute Read More
The Charity and Health Run Activity “Run for Love” took place early in the morning of January 3 in Century Park Shanghai, with 500-600 participants in the morning race. Norwegian …
Norwegian Business School organized charity run in China Read More
Taiwanese computer power manufacturer Delta announced that its subsidiary Deltronic B.V. will acquire the entire stake in Eltek ASA, a Norwegian power management and sales company, for NOK3.9 billion, which …
Taiwanese Company Acquires Norwegian Power Enterprise Read More
Beijing is looking to leadership from Copenhagen in a bid to develop a successful district heating strategy aimed at reducing pollution in its cities. The Financial Times reports that the …
China looks to Denmark to develop heat strategy Read More
AB Volvo has completed the acquisition of 45% of the Chinese automotive manufacturer, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles Co., Ltd. The purchase consideration amounted to RMB 5.5 billion, according to the company’s …
Volvo completes acquisition of 45% of Dongfeng Read More
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars announced Monday it had beaten its historical sales record in 2014, mainly due to a successful expansion in China. Volvo sold 465,866 cars over the year, …
China expansion sees Volvo Cars hit sales high Read More
A proposal based on growth and employment in sport, with a view to exporting some of the ideas and initiatives that have made Denmark “a nation of sports-active people”, has …
Denmark to export sport promotion know-how Read MoreNorwegian salmon is selling like never before, all over the world. Both prices and production have jumped, despite the loss of major markets in Russia and China, and profits are …
Norwegian salmon exports remain strong despite trade sanctions Read More
‘Human rights are under pressure internationally. Norway will therefore step up its efforts to promote and protect human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. A white paper on …
Norway intensifies efforts to promote human rights Read More
HERE, a leader in navigation, mapping and location experiences, on December 15 announced that it has teamed up with Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, to power its …
Nokia powering maps for Baidu outside of China Read More