Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 28 April 2021 China EV NIO announced global plan to expand into Europe with an invitation to NIO Norway virtual launch on 6 May 2021 that read: NIO has …
NIO EV sets to launch NIO Norway on 6 May Read More
29 April 2021 Picosun Group has appointed Kenneth Hörhammer as Vice President, Sales, and a member of Picosun Group’s Leadership Team as of May 1, 2021. Kenneth Hörhammer has strong …
Kenneth Hörhammer appointed as Vice President to Picosun Group Read More
On 26 April 2021 Maersk launches AE77, a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freight service, an important milestone in Maersk´s expansion of our transcontinental intermodal offering, combining rail and …
Maersk launches a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freightservice Read More
A rebound in Chinese beer sales has helped Danish beermaker Carlsberg to beat analyst expectations while the Northern European market was marked by lockdowns, the company said in a recent …
Rebound in Chinese beer sales helped Carlsberg beat analyst expectations Read More
The newly established Danish jazz trio Kemaca Kinetic, consisting of Casper Hejlesen (guitar), Matias Fischer (drums), and Kenneth Dahl Knudsen (bass) had only existed for a month when they received …
Newly formed Jazz band chosen as front figure for Danish promotion in China Read More29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …
2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications Read More
Singapore is the best country to live in during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s Covid resilience list which ranks how countries have dealt with the Coronavirus. The top of the …
The best and worst countries to live in during the corona pandemic Read More
The new eco-sustainable hybrid ro-ro ferry Finneco I by Finnlines has just been launched in China, media Maritime Exclusive reports. The Finneco I was built at the Nanjing Jinling Shipyard …
Eco-sustainable hybrid ro-ro ferry launched in China by Finnlines Read More
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
Expectations of increased demand throughout 2021 contribute to the Danish integrated shipping company Maersk expecting a larger operating profit, local media BT reports. Maersk writes in a recent announcement to …
Maersk’s expectations for demand increase primarily driven by export from China to the US Read More
Citizens of six European countries, including Denmark, believe climate and climate change should be top priorities in Europe’s relationship with China, media NordJyske reports. The study from YouGov, conducted on …
New study: Climate should be top priorities in Europe’s relationship with China Read More
According to reports from the Xinhua News Agency, China will launch its next robot lunar lander in 2024, and it will carry equipment from Sweden as well as France, Russia, …
China’s next moon probe will carry Swedish gear Read More
According to a recent statement from Finnair, Finland’s national flag carrier plans to fly to over 60 destinations this summer including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, media …
Finnair is opening up for Asian destinations this summer Read More
Denmark rented in 2019 two pandas from Chengdu Panda Base in China after several years of preparations. Denmark has rented the pandas for 15 years which means they still belong …
Copenhagen Zoo tries to get Chinese owned pandas to mate as every panda counts Read More
According to a recent article published by local media, The Manila Times, the Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen has proposed a rules-based approach to settle the West Philippine …
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines propose rules-based tack in settling WPS row Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming event covering how to protect your intellectual property in China on 28 April. More about the webinar: In collaboration …
DCCC event: How to protect your IP in China Read More
In Spain, they call it the “wild and athletic cod that returns home every year”, in Germany “the gold from Lofoten” and in France as a “premium seasonal product”. There …
Norwegian Skrei has caught attention in Europe Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Danish Shipping giant Maersk celebrated Earth day in collaboration with H&M on decarbonization. The announcement read: Happy Earth Day. We are stepping up our efforts …
Maersk joins forces with H&M on decarbonizing logistic Read More
On 21 April 2021 the winter sport and education business delegates of Team Finland China visited Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The delegation, lead by Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi, was welcomed …
Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi led Team Finland to visit Wuxi Read More
The President of the United States, Joe Biden is these days hosting a climate summit with the participation of 40 different leaders – including leaders of Denmark, Norway, Indonesia, Singapore, …
Nordic and Asian countries for virtual climate summit, but what is it all about? Read More
The Danish Culture Center in Beijing’s “AccessAbility” exhibition features stories about several individuals from China and Sweden who all have different disabilities but who do not let these disabilities define …
Danish Culture Center in Beijing’s Photo exhibition features stories of Chinese and Swedish disabled people Read More
Finland and Nanjing have ongoing significant cooperation in many areas, including in sustainable city development in the form of the Nanjing Sino-Finnish Centre designed by Finnish PES Architects. On 20 …
Team Finland China business delegations visited Nanjing Read More
Lægelinien is a private service that complements the public health services in Denmark and Lægelinien can help Danes abroad who have been vaccinated already to get a corona passport in …
Get a corona passport for Denmark as a Dane abroad Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
On Wednesday, the administrative court in Stockholm began hearing arguments in the case concerning the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)s decision to ban Huawei’s products from being used in …
Swedish court to hear Huawei’s case against 5G ban Read More
The Finnish government has adopted a decree bringing into force the establishment of a China Cultural Center in Finland, local media Foreigner.fi reports. The purpose of the China Cultural …
China Cultural Centre to open in Finland Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
The Finnish Olympic team has chosen Lifa Air as its health safety partner for the two consecutive Games of Tokyo Summer Olympics in July this year and the Beijing Winter …
The Finnish Olympic team chose Lifa Air as Olympics health partner Read More
ECMOHO Limited a leading integrated solution provider in the non-medical health and wellness market in China, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Royal Danish …
ECMOHO collaborates with Royal Danish Consulate General to Strengthen Danish Exports among Chinese Consumers Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …
Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog cart (pølsevogn) at the embassy’s yard in Beijing on 16 April with the following update: …
Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog stand Read More
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) next webinar on 29 April will cover “Screening and approval of foreign investments- new strict rules proposed by the Danish government” About the webinar: Nikolaj Juhl …
Danish government proposes new strict rules on approval of foreign investments: DCBF webinar Read More
Swedish electronic artist and producer Alesso returns with his latest hit single “Going Dumb,” which comes in two versions with the EDM superstar joined by Chinese producer CORSAK across both …
Swedish DJ Alasso collaborated with Chinese producer CORSAK and Kpop Stray Kids Read More
The Danish artist Ole Aakjær only discovered his passion for watercolor art seven years ago and now he has been invited to exhibit his art in China – something he …
Danish artist invited to exhibit his art in China Read More
China has major economic interests in Sweden, mainly in strategic industries in western Sweden. According to China expert, it is not unproblematic and can affect Sweden’s ability to talk freely …
China has major economic interests in Sweden but trade is not unproblematic Read More
The China-Europe freight train has a series of important advantages and Finland welcomes more freight train connections with China, Ville Skinnari, Finnish minister for development cooperation and foreign trade said …
Finnish Minister: Huge potential for trade between China and Finland by rail Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
According to an international survey by the Nippon Foundation of female attitudes, East Asia women showed a tendency to view giving birth out of wedlock negatively whereas most Northern European …
Survey: Asian Women less open to having children outside marriage than Nordic counterparts Read More
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification Read More
The Philippines is seeking to obtain the Covid-19 vaccines leftovers particularly from Denmark that has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Manila Bulletin reports. According to a tweet on …
The Philippines seeks to obtain ‘leftover’ COVID-19 vaccines from Denmark Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to their upcoming webinar covering how to grow your e-commerce business in China on 20 April. The invitation reads: China is the biggest E-commerce …
SwedCham webinar: How to grow your E-commerce business in China? Read More
On 15 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduced Sustainable committee member, starting with the Chairperson of the team, the statement read: We at FinnCham HK would like to …
Meet FinnCham HK’s monthly sustainable dialogue comitees Read More
On 16 April 2021 the Finnish Health Technology Reception was held at the residence of the Consul General in Shanghai. Several Finnish health tech companies displayed their expertise at the …
Finnish Health Technology meeting hosted in Shanghai Read More
The Business Committee in the Danish city of Sønderborg has just approved a new action plan for internationalization, which will develop the municipality’s business community in a more international direction. …
Danish city’s new action plan focuses on trade with China Read MoreThe Chinese wind sector has grown enormously within the past 15 years, with Danish expertise acting as a key helper. Danish daily JydskeVestkysten has spoken to Kaare Sandholt, chief expert …
Denmark’s help was important for China’s wind turbine boom Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
Press release via Globe News Wire: 13 April 2021, Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that China Mobile Cloud, the subsidiary of the leading mobile telecom provider China Mobile, …
Nokia’s Nuage Networks to power China Mobile Cloud Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
According to Swedish media Expressen, it is not only Swedish companies that are affected by the situation in Xinjiang, China over human rights violations, Swedish citizens are also affected. One …
Swedish author managed to escape – but his family is oppressed in China Read More