Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark and Norway along with 12 other countries have in a joint statement expressed concern that the WHO-led team of researchers behind a report on the origin of covid-19 did …
Data withheld in Wuhan: Denmark and Norway amongst 14 concerned nations Read More
According to media Morning star, Sweden’s fashion retailer recently stated that the company is working hard to manage the recent challenges in China and find a way forward after the …
H&M confirms its commitment to China after backlash Read More
Recently local Chinese media, The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that most of the chemical wood pulp material used in Xinjiang came from Finland, and shortly after that the Finnish Stora …
Finnish Stora Enso to stop pulp production in Xinjiang Read More
23 March 2021 – Are you the new DCC Office Manager? The Danish Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time office manager. For more …
DCC in Hong Kong seeking part-time office manager Read More
On 26 March 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals in Hong Kong invites to Mandarin Speaking class. The invitation read: Have you ever wanted to be able …
DCCC invites to interactive Mandarin speaking class Read More
Hennes & Mauritz AB stores in some parts of China are being closed by their landlords, threatening to disrupt the clothing giant’s growth in its fourth-biggest market as Beijing’s growing …
H&M stores in China are shut down by landlords Read More
The Swedish beauty tech group Foreo Global Travel Retail has sold 5.8 million products in the last five years, largely thanks to the brand’s popularity in China and now the …
Swedish Foreo expands in China – opening at new CNSC Chongqing store Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M has experienced a comprehensive boycott in China that has worsened over the weekend and also spread to other clothing manufacturers. But why does the boycott …
Boycott of H&M has broad support in China Read More
On 25 March 2021 The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has earlier introduced member Forkids License “and now we would like to introduce one of their most meaningful …
FinnCham Hong Kong introduced ‘CupOfTherapy’ Read More
The Nordic restaurant FINDS in Hong Kong invites to experience the Nordic spring flavors. FINDS has prepared an Authentic Signature Menu “The Nordic Journey” Spring Edition. Inspired by five of …
Taste the Nordic Spring Flavors at FINDS Hong Kong Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is inviting you to a webinar covering sustainable and local travel in China on 5 April. The invitation reads: Join us for a talk …
DCCC East webinar: Travelling Sustainably and Locally in China 5 April Read More
The Danish embassy in China invites to an Open Call: Danish artists are now encouraged to submit works (initially photographs of works) for BLANC DE CHINE-International Ceramic Art Award, held …
BLANC DE CHINE-International Ceramic Art Award is calling for submissions Read More
Starting from the beginning of 2022, the tax-free benefits, children’s education, housing and language courses by foreign workers of companies operating in China will become a taxable income. The tax …
Consulate General Elina Rimppi talks about market opportunity in Shanghai Read More
On 23 March 2021 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman paid a courtesy visit to Hongkou District Mayor Hu Guangjie. The meeting was joined by Mika Klemettinen, Head of Shanghai …
Consul General Hellman discussed North Bund project with Hongkou mayor Read More
The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …
The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist Read More
On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …
Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life? Read More
Sharp growth in China’s import of milk is greatly benefiting Danish Arla Foods, Scandinavia’s largest producer of dairy products and the company is experiencing increased earnings after recent years stable …
Danish Arla experiences huge growth in China Read More
Hua Chunying, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman recently stated that China does not accept some European countries’ unjustifiable practice of summoning Chinese envoys while accusing the EU of engaging in hegemony …
China condemns the summoning of its envoys after imposed sanctions Read More
Solar cells from the Swedish government-owned multinational power company Vattenfall may have been manufactured with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, local media Expressen reports. Human rights organizations …
Swedish solar panels are linked to forced labor in China Read More
The Swedish fashion group Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is facing a potential boycott in China after distancing itself from China’s treatment of the Muslim minority Uighurs, BBC reports. According to …
Chinese stores boycott H&M due to statement over human right violations Read More
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Chinese ambassador to Denmark, Feng Tie, to a meeting after China introduced sanctions against several people and organizations in Europe. Among …
Denmark summons Chinese Ambassador after imposed sanctions Read More
China has been the biggest source of travelers to Rovaniemi, the capital of the northern province of Lapland, Finland but the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the capital hard and it …
Tourism in Finland counts its losses from missing Chinese visitors Read More
ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The event led by …
DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad Read More
Swedish Fredrik Fällman, Associate Professor of Sinology at the University of Gothenburg states that the Vatican should speak up about human rights abuses by the Chinese government and that dialogue …
Swedish scholar calls for the Vatican to speak up on China Read More
On 22 March, China responded to EU’s sanctions of four Chinese individuals and one organization with placing ten people and four organizations on their own sanction list. The list includes …
China fires back and sanctions Denmark’s former Prime Minister and Swedish researcher Read More
On 22 March, foreign EU Ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels to sanction four Chinese persons and one organization over violations of human rights against Muslim minorities. The sanctions …
EU member states sanction China for human right violations Read More
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod now admits that the case of the pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has created tensions between Denmark and China. Yet he rejects a diplomatic crisis. According to …
Danish Foreign Minister admits meeting with China’s Ambassador Read More
Nokia is forecasting a pick up in profit margins to 10%-13% in 2023 as new Chief Executive Pekka Lundmark charts a course to catch up with rivals in the race …
Nokia aims to improve profit margins Read More
Syntronic China’s Nanjing branch this month relocated to new state-of-the-art premises equipped with a high-end lab. The relocation forms part of Syntronic’s strategy to reinforce its presence, strengthen its offer, …
Syntronic Nanjing has relocated to new premises with a state-of-the-art lab Read More
The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …
The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions Read More
Three Danish siblings recently received a letter from the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs assessing that they are not and have never been Danish citizens despite being born …
You have never been Danish citizens – young Danes of Vietnamese ancestry told by Danish authorities Read More
Supo, The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service recently stated that the state cyber-espionage operation APT31 was responsible for the cyber-attack on Finland’s Parliament last autumn, YLE reports. Security companies such …
China-linked cyber-spying agent in Finnish Parliament identified Read More
The Norwegian documentary “Do not split” was on Monday nominated for an Oscar but because the documentary is about democracy rebellion in Hong Kong, China might not broadcast the Oscars …
Norwegian documentary can create trouble for the Oscar TV broadcast in China Read More
The recently completed ECCO office in Xi’an China designed by HONG Designworks is a beautifully executed project that’s inspired by the rhythm and movement of nature. The modern office marries …
ECCO latest office in Xi’An designed by HONG Designworks Read More
A global shortage of semiconductor chips halts and adjusts the Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars production in China and the United States for parts of March, Reuters reports. Volvo Cars which …
Shortage of chips halts Volvo Cars production in China and the US Read More
Imports of frozen and cold-chain food to China are recovering and among other products, Norwegian salmon is popular again amongst Chinese consumers. The country’s cold-chain food industry has been the …
Salmon from Norway is popular in China again Read More
Several Danish badminton players have been subjected to harsh statements and messages on social media from angry and disappointed Indonesian badminton fans. This comes after the Indonesian squad was sent …
Danish badminton stars receive harsh messages after Indonesia was eliminated from All England tournament Read More
It’s estimated that two persons are killed and approximately forty people are injured every minute on roads around the world so in which parts of the world are you …
Thailand is the second unsafest country in the world to drive in Read More
As part of efforts to attract international travelers to China under strict epidemic prevention measures, Chinese embassies in at least 20 countries including Norway and Indonesia have recently started offering …
China eases visa policy for receivers of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines Read More
The Danish pump giant Grundfos announced on 15 March 2021 that sales in the second half of 2020 was only 1.0% below 2019. This was better than first half, where …
Grundfos delivers strong financial performance in 2020 Read More
Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Driivz Ltd., a leading global EV charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles …
Volvo Venture Capital invested unspecified amount in EV charging software company Driivz Read More
Increase in meat exports to China was a key part of the overall growth of Finnish food exports in 2020, says Business Finland, a governmental body for promoting trade and …
More Finnish food exported to China in 2020 Read More
Denmark and Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod should not interfere in China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system, states the Chinese Embassy in Denmark through a recently published statement. The …
China answers back to Denmark’s criticism over Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
The Chinese company Hikvision supplies surveillance equipment to several public institutes in Denmark but according to US-based think tank Freedom House and the US government, the company’s equipment is involved …
Surveillance equipment from controversial Chinese company is used in Denmark Read More
Xia “Betty” Chen came to Copenhagen from China to study 16 years ago. Today the 34-year-old restaurateur is about to open her fourth restaurant where two robots will help servers …
Betty Chen imports robots from China to help serve sushi in Danish restaurants Read More
China and Norway moved closer to an agreement on the two nations’ Free Trade agreement during a recent video conference between their chief trade negotiators, China Briefing reports. China and …
China and Norway aim to complete free trade agreement negotiations Read More
A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …
Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
Norway’s wealth fund is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund and operates under ethical guidelines set by parliament. According to the fund’s ethics watchdog, the $1.3 trillion wealth fund is …
Norway’s wealth fund to examine whether firms are using forced Xinjiang labor Read More
Lego’s first indoor playground in the city at the K11 Musea shopping centre has sold 3,000 tickets for its opening day, the mall said on 6 March 2021. The opening …
Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong officially opened Read More
On 8 March 2021 different Team Finland Shanghai actors gathered at the Consul General’s residence to introduce their network and services, thematic priorities and plans for the coming year to …
“Team Finland for You” event gathered around 30 Finnish companies Read More