Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Mattias Tesfaye (S), minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration in Denmark wants to ensure a more informed and honest basis for the integration debate with a completely new survey of …
Immigration from Thailand, China is not the problem in Denmark Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
The Department of Energy Technology (IFE) at the Norwegian town of Kjeller have been producing and exporting approximately 400,000 doses of the cancer drug Xofigo in the last seven years. …
Norway exports cancer medicine to China Read More
On 15 December 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Maritime cybersecurity readiness in 2021 and beyond: Trends, Predictions, Opportunity & Threat landscapes. Time: 6.00-7.30PM Hong …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec Read More
Ted Hui’s name went around the world when he, as part of the Hong Kong uprising in May 2020, threw a stink bomb in the Hong Kong Parliament Hall in …
Hong Kong activist Ted Hui has gone into exile after traveling to Denmark Read MoreColin Rampton interviews the Finnish bussiness entrepreneur in Hong Kong, Mika Jokela Perhaps it is a generalisation to say that Finnish folk are a resilient race, but my recent interview …
Mika Jokela – a hardy Finn in Hong Kong Read More
Looking, in year 2020, at Shanghai, and from a Nordic perspective in particular Danish activity seems to be incredibly brisk. Their flow of trade-related undertakings are relentless, paired with the …
Danish Consulate General Shanghai at the heart of Chinese trade, digitalisation Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 1 December that the Chmber is now seeking an outgoing and active candidate for the Executive Director position to be …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong looking for Executive Director Read More
The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will deliver her Policy Address to the Legislative Council on Thursday 10th December …
10 December is new date for “Joint Business Luncheon Webinar” in Hong Kong Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
Food from Finland Roadshow stopped in Hangzhou and Shanghai on the 17 to 18 of November 2020. Business Finland’s Food from Finland program focuses on the growth of Finnish food …
Food from Finland Roadshow in Hangzhou and Shanghai has completed Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in East (DCCC Shanghai) invites members to their first F&B networking event set on 9 December 2020. “The Danish Chamber of Commerce in East (DCCC) …
DCCC Shanghai invites to first F&B business networking on 9 December Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for their next webinar on 30 November 2020: Get to know more about our “Designing health?” speaker Annastiina Hintsa, …
FinnCham HK introduces speakers to health webinar Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
On 19 November 2020 the Finnish Consul General in Hong Kong, Johanna Karanko shared with Vocational Training Council (VTC) students and teachers the success factors that make Finland the world’s …
Consul General Karanko shared Finland’s value at Vocational Training Council (VTC) Read More
On 9 November 2020 25 migrant children visited the embassy in Beijing on the weekend, to learn about one of Denmark’s biggest storytellers, Hans C. Andersen. Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller …
Danish embassy Beijing welcomed children for a fun day of Hans C. Andersen activities Read More
The Danish Embassy in Beijing announced on 17 November 2020 that Denmark continues to discourage all non-necessary travels to China as a result of COVID-19. China has initially introduced an …
Danish Embassy announced tightened entry regulations to China Read More
On 11 November 2020 the Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller hosted a big reception at the Danish embassy to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and the People’s …
Denmark-China celebrated 70th diplomatic relationships Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman had the pleasure of visiting Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum, currently hosting the exhibition “Flow with Matter” by the Finnish contemporary …
Consul General Hellman visited ‘Listening to Finland’ exhibition at Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum Read More
On 13 November 2020 the Finnish Consulate General in Shanghai released an activity from earlier this week that Team Finland China Business Delegation has been visiting Jiangsu province. The delegation …
Team Finland China Business Delegation visited Jiangsu province Read More
On 9 November 2020 a Sino-Finnish Science and Technology Industry Summit Forum took place in the Jianggan District of Hangzhou, with many provincial, municipal and district-level participants. The event was …
Business Finland participated in a Sino-Finnish Science and Technology Industry Summit Forum in the Jianggan – Hangzhou Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
On 11 November 2020, Finnish outdoor brand Halti opened its flagship store in Changzhou, Jiangsu province. Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi gave a speech at the opening ceremony. Halti was …
Finnish outdoor brand Halti opened its flagship store in Changzhou, Jiangsu province Read More
Denmark’s Minister for Food, Fisheries and Equal Opportunities Mogens Jensen said in an interview with Xinhua on 10 November 2020 that he saw the largest-ever representation of Danish food companies …
Denmark’s Minister for Food, Fisheries and Equal Opportunities wishes to strengthen China-Denmark cooperation Read More
The Third China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai from at National Exhibition and Convention Center gathered government officials, business communities, exhibitors and professional purchasers across the world to …
Finnish companies participating at the 3rd China International Import Expo Read More
As COVID-19 PCR test is mandatory for arrival in many destinations, Cathay Pacific has cooperated with selected hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket to offer their passengers a special rate for …
Cathay Pacific teams up with selected hospitals for passengers to get COVID-19 PCR tests Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
Volvo Cars is making significant investments that allow for the in-house design and development of electric motors for the next generation of Volvo models, as the company continues to move …
Volvo takes EV Motor Development In-House Read More
6 Nov 2020 the Singapore’s Ministry of Health-MOH announced important update on Stay-Home Notice(SHN) for travelers from Norway entering Singapore, that said: The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the …
Singapore Ministry of Health announced travelers from Norway and Estonia require to stay at dedicated SHN fecilities from 8 Nov Read More
Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …
Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers Read More
FinnCham in Hong Kong is now offering to FinnCham members an interview based video which will be published on FinnCham’s YouTube channel and all of the social media platforms to …
FinnCham Hong Kong offers Youtube presentation of members Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China announced the latest requirements for travelers on 4 November 2020 that said: Attention! China is now tightening the entry rules to China. All foreign …
China tightens travel restrictions from 7 Nov Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 2 November that Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar with Mrs Carrie Lam is postponed. New date will be informed later. According …
Hong Kong’s Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar postponed Read More
The 28th October 2020 officially marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Finland. While the official exchange of congratulatory …
Finland-China celebrated 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations on 28 October Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites to hear a panel discussion on “What’s ahead in Hong Kong as the financial centre and impact for Swedish fintech” This is a …
Nordic Innovation House HK invites to a panel discussion on fintech Read More
On 22 October 2020 The Royal Danish Embassy Beijing published a memo from the Green Day: Biking with the embassy’s activity that said: There was high sun over Beijing when …
Green Day: Biking with the Danish embassy in Beijing was a success Read More
On 24 October 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced a relaunch of the monthly get together event that said: Meet the Swedish community in Hong Kong! …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong re-launches a monthly get together event Read More
The 2020 Kunshan Autumn Investment Promotion Fair was organized on 26 October 2020. The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman delivered a speech at the event, emphasizing the good economic and …
Finnish KONE won awards at 2020 Kunshan Autumn Investment Promotion Fair Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong wants to introduce the new member Meniga. “Meniga was founded in Iceland in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. The effect …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong welcomes new member Meniga Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their new Start Up & Entrepreneur Member Edunation – Live and Study in Finland. Edunation helps students …
FinnCham HK introduced new member Edunation Read More
On 21 October 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Stipendiefonden för svensk Utlandsungdom are proud to announce a scholarship for a final year student in Sweden. This includes a …
SwedCham Hong Kong offers scholarships to final year students in Sweden Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More