Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The fact that Norway had a new government does not seem to change anything in the relationships between the two countries, which has not been the best since the Nobel prize in 2010. It will not …
New Norwegian government, but China is still frozen Read More
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has such a loyal fan-base in China that customers take naps in the exhibition spaces, forcing its employees to change the sheets on a daily basis …
Snoozing Chinese sully Ikea bed sheets Read More
Taiwanese Primax Electronics announced on Tuesday 15 October that it has signed an agreement to purchase 70 percent of Denmark-based Tymphany, an acquisition expected to boost the company’s 2014 bottom …
Primax Electronics purchases 70 percent of Danish-based Tymphany Read More
Volvo is lauding the success of its China organisational structure as the country became its number one market last month, posting rising sales up 49% compared to last year, just-auto.com …
Volvo cites China organisational structure for rising sales Read More
The Danish ambassador to China, Mr. Friis Arne Petersen and Minister Counsellor, Ms. Marie Louise Flach de Neergaard, attended the Danish company Carlsberg’s ground breaking ceremony for a new brewery …
Danish Ambassador attends brewery opening ceremony in China Read More
It has been clear for a long time that Conservative leader Erna Solberg is to be Norway’s new Prime Minister, while Progress Party leader Siv Jensen will be the country’s …
Norway found new Foreign Minister Read More
After eight years in Shanghai the Norwegian Vidar Andersen is taking over the position as Head of Asia for DNB Bank based in Singapore. He replaces Erik Borgen, who has …
DNB Bank’s new head of Asia will continue the safe ride Read More
On Tuesday 1 October around 110 businessmen, mainly from the Danish municipality Nyborg at Funen in Denmark, were gathered in Nyborg to learn more about the municipality’s large China venture, …
Danish Municipality to collaborate with Chinese company Read More
REUTERS: The boss of Lego Group carries two business cards – one the usual kind and the other a Lego mini-figure in his likeness, complete with beard and glasses, with contact details …
Asia’s rising wealth means more business for Lego Read More
More Chinese students than ever are applying to study in Norway, not least at business school NHH in Bergen. The increase comes despite chilly relations between Norway and China since …
Norway attracts more Chinese students Read More