Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad. The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …
Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March 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 Denmark. So quite naturally, …
Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
Many young Danes take a year off traveling between studies and Iben Wielandt Nielsen was no different. Before the pandemic, she had high hopes and a ton of expectations for …
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia … Corona ruined young Danes’ year abroad Read More
Finnish company Teknos is one of the newest members to join the Finnish Business Councils in both Shanghai and Beijing. Teknos Coating (Shanghai) management, led by Managing Director Jaime Chee, …
Teknos company visited the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched ‘THE ACADEMY” which is a platform for knowledge and learning for SwedCham members and friends. THE ACADEMY offers a variety …
SwedCham HK launches platform for knowledge and learning Read More
Danish Vestas Wind Systems A/S is for the first time in five years no longer the world’s biggest turbine maker but has been usurped by China’s Xinjiang Goldwind and US …
Chinese and US firms take Danish Vestas’s place as the world’s biggest wind turbine maker Read More
Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …
Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means? Read More
The Finnish consulate in Beijing processed 81 percent fewer applications for a Schengen visa in 2020, while those submitted at The Finnish consulate in Shanghai declined by 77 during last …
Finland sees sharp decrease in Schengen Visa Applications from China in 2020 Read More
On 6 March, the first China-Europe train departed Xi’an, headed for Denmark. The service includes a sea leg, covering the Baltic Sea from the Russian port of Kaliningrad to the …
China-Europe train departed Xi’an on maiden trip to Denmark Read More
In a recent interview with Norway’s NRK, the Norwegian singer-songwriter Bjørn Eidsvåg talks about his classic songs being translated into Chinese for the Nordic-Chinese cooperation project Nordic Echo. To NRK, …
Norwegian Bjørn Eidsvåg on his classic songs translated to Chinese Read More
Four Danish critics of China, including two members of parliament, say that the Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET) has warned them against traveling to countries from where they may risk …
Danish PET warns China critics about travel Read More
Volvo Group recently published the Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 on 26 February 2021. In a year with many challenges the Volvo Group delivered a good profitability and strengthened its …
Volvo Group delivered a good profitable 2020 Read More
China has started implementing an international vaccine health certificate in anticipation that it will be recognized by other countries soon, making global travel easier. The country is among the first …
China rolls out the first Vaccine Passport Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
Despite the strong finish in 2020, the recovery in China’s domestic demand still lacks a “solid” foundation. Growth in household spending remains well below pre-pandemic trend. Even with the surge …
DCCC Shanghai invites to ‘China’s Home Stretch to Recovery’ Read More
Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture …
Chinese Geely and Taiwanese FoxConn form joint venture Read More
LEGO, the Danish toymaker has benefited from pandemic-related lockdowns in 2020 and reports a 21 percent increase in consumer sales in 2020, mainly due to a surge in growth in …
LEGO is gaining fans in China and reports increased consumer sales Read More
The Warsaw court has recently ruled that 53-year-old Swedish Li Zhihui should not be extradited to China, where he risked the death penalty and has released him from custody after …
Swedish Li Zhihui released from custody after two years Read More
Norsal, the Norwegian fish farming company has appointed the Norwegian engineering consultancy, Multiconsult to carry out preliminary work on a 30,000-metric-ton land-based salmon farm in Yantai, China. The two parties …
Norwegian Multiconsult signed for Norwegian land-based salmon farm project in China Read More
Olion, the Finnish energy, and environmental technology company will provide heat pumps for a battery energy storage farm in Dalian, North-eastern China. Dalian Henliu Energy Storage Power Station Company Ltd’s …
Finnish Olion to supply heat pumps for China’s largest battery energy storage project Read More
Two years ago China wanted to buy an airport in northern Finland, saying it was for climate research at the North Pole. But Finland’s Defense Ministry rejected the offer over …
Old case made public: Finland denies China’s research airbase bid Read More
The Danish companies, Lego and Novo Nordisk have recently signed up for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2021 scheduled to run for five days in November at the National …
Lego and Novo Nordisk sign up for China International Import Expo Read More
Scandinavian designer Søren Mats invites DCCC members to Showroom Office Drinks at his showroom for Matz Form in HuangPu District, Shanghai on 19 March. The invitation reads: Do you like …
Scandinavian designer Søren Mats invites DCCC members to showroom office event Read More
Norwegian owner Offshore Heavy Transports (OHT) new build vessel Alfa Lift was launched on 28 February from its drydock at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard in Jiangsu, China, Offshore …
Norwegian offshore wind installation ship launched in China Read More
3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
In the spirit of the sustainability week, FinnCham chose randomly couple of members from Invest Hong Kong, Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao to visit and surprise …
FinnCham Sustainability Week’s next post is officially started Read More
Tourist destinations in Europe are confident that the strong growth of China’s winter sports industry will benefit their economies. They believe that the nation’s rising interest in such sports, fueled …
Europe hopes to see rising numbers of Chinese Winter Sports tourists due to 2022 Winter Olympics Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
On 3 March 2021 NIH-HK is a supporting partner of Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF), which will be hosted on 18th March 2021. This one-day virtual forum will showcase the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduces Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF) speakers Read More
In the latest newsletter from Kim Scheibel, Chairman of DCCC East, The Danish Chamber of Commerce China East welcomes their new corporate member, Danish Jacob Jensen Design. Kim Scheibel writes, …
DCCC East welcomes new corporate member Jacob Jensen Design Read More
This winter, the EUPOP-funded “Taste Europe” video campaign showcasing food cultures of different EU countries has been circulating on Chinese social media channels. Finland’s episode was published last week. In …
Taste Europe: Finnish contribution was filmed at Moi Restaurant and Lounge in Beijing Read More
On 28 February, Thai state-owned NBT television network showed in a national live broadcast how Thailand kicked off the country’s Covid-19 vaccine program using China’s Sinovac vaccine. Presided by Prime …
Thailand kicks off Covid-19 vaccine program with China’s Sinovac shot Read More
Several countries have joined the race for 6G network development, including Finland, China, Japan, the US and the Republic of Korea and Vietnam should do the same, says an industry …
Professor: Vietnam should join the race for 6G like Finland and China Read More
On 1 March 2021 The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong announced a celebration of the International Women Day, Consul General, Ms Johanna Karanko will discuss Women & Leadership …
Consulate General Karanko will speak at Women & Leadership webinar on 9 March Read More
Danish craft brewery Mikkeller has opened a hawker stall at the Chinatown Complex Food Center in Singapore serving a selection of imported beers. The Danish brewery is partnering with local …
Danish microbrewery Mikkeller opens hawker stall in Singapore Read More
According to The Wealth Report 2021 put out by Knight Frank, China, Sweden and Singapore are the three countries with the fastest-growing ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) populations globally. The …
Knight Frank: China, Sweden, and Singapore tops as countries with fastest-growing ultra-rich population Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China (DCCC) invites to the DCCC & DCBF Webinar: ‘How foreign employees can enter China” on 9 March. The invitation reads: It’s no surprise to …
DCCC & DCBF Webinar on how foreign employees can enter China 9 March Read More
Kim Scheibel, Chairman of DCCC East will be returning to Denmark in the summer and sends his personal goodbye to DCCC this time around in the latest DCCC East newsletter. …
Personal goodbye from Kim Scheibel, Chairman of DCCC East Read More
MWC Shanghai 2021 (Mobile World Conference) was held during the week of 23 – 25 February 2021 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Nokia had a strong presence with …
Ambassador Syrjälä shared his view on Nokia’s future Read More
On 27 February 2021 the Finnish Consul-General Johanna Karanko discussed Sustainability, forest rehabilitation, circular solutions and conservation with Michael Wong and Tammy Cheung-Savolainen from the Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden …
Consul General Karanko discussed circular solutions with Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden Read More
Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb and it is a scandal that the world has not closed down these infection hot spots, writes Danish daily Politiken in …
Danish daily: Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb Read More
Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) is close to an agreement on ending the lease of 10 aircraft with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ICBS, writes The Irish Times. The troubled …
Norwegian close to exit-deal on Chinese leased aircrafts Read More
Snøhetta has designed a new production facility for the electric performance car producer, Polestar. Located in Chengdu, China, the edifice is a production facility as well as a touchpoint for …
Snøhetta designed Polestar Production Facility in Chengdu Read More
Join the Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with Team Finland China and other Finnish Chambers and Councils working in China to a webinar for Finnish companies about the business impact …
EU, US and China relations the topic for Team Finland webinar Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China (DCCC) invites to their next webinar DCCC & DCBF Webinar: Understanding Patent Protection and the Revised Patent Law of the PRC from 1st June …
Next DCCC & DCBF Webinar on 2 March about patent protection in China Read More
Singapore, Sweden, and Denmark are amongst the top 10 countries with the most automated production in the world according to new World Robotics statistics by the Frankfurt, Germany-based International Federation …
Singapore, Sweden & Denmark top as most automated manufacturing countries Read More
Danish Dryk, producer of plant-based drinks, has recently entered an agreement to supply drinks to several café chains on the Chinese market. Dryk was established in spring 2020 and from …
Danish Dryk brings its plant-based beverages to China Read More
According to a recent statement from Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the group company plans to boost cooperation with Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo although the two sides apparently failed …
Chinese carmaker to boost cooperation with Swedish Volvo Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More