Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …
Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually Read More
On 30 September 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman was one the awardees of the first ever “Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization”, given by the city of Nanjing. …
Finland receives the Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization award Read More
The handover to China of the former British colony, and this last year of protests and a new coronavirus, are among the milestones when Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong …
Eva Karlberg reflects on her many years in Hong Kong, the SwedCham GM role Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce introduces their corporate member 3Shape, who is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China introduces 3Shape Read More
The Moomin Charity Initiative – celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publication of the first Moomin book, Moomin and the Great Flood – is an initiative dedicated to helping Hong …
Celebrate 75th Moomin anniversary, donate to help Hong Kong’s disadvantaged children Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong congratulated overseas corporate member Taiga Concept on 30 September 2020. The Finnish brand has won the Kauppalehti Award in Finland due to …
Taiga Concept won Kauppalehti Award in Finland Read More
From 29 September, it will once again be possible to fly direct from Scandinavia to China with SAS. There have been no direct flights since 31 January, but SAS has …
SAS re-opening route Copenhagen – Shanghai Read More
The Danish Embassy in Beijing and the Consulates General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing will be closed on Thursday 1 October, Friday 2 October and Monday 5 October, due to …
Danish missions in China closing for National Holiday Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
The annual “Back to Shanghai” event for the Finnish community, normally signalling the start of the autumn season after the summer holidays, was held again on Friday 25 September in …
The annual ‘Back to Shanghai’ event marked Autumn 2020 start Read More
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to join Building Business in ASEAN through e-commerce webinar on 22 September 2020. The invitation said: We are pleased to bring …
FinnCham invites to a Building Business in ASEAN through e-commerce webinar Read More
On 24 September, the Government of Finland adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. For all other non-Schengen countries …
Finland announced latest travel restrictions, effective on 28 Sept Read More
Prof. Jarmo Suominen of Tongji University has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020. The awarding ceremony of the 2020 Shanghai Magnolia Award was held in the afternoon of 15 …
Finnish Prof. Jarmo Suominen awarded Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced on 22 September 2020 their corporate member Salli Saddle Chair, who was awarded both Best Ergonomic Work Chair Company 2020 and …
The Finnish Salli Saddle Chair won awards from Global Health & Pharma Read More
FinnCham HK invites to join their Corporate Member FINDS from 24 September until 4 October 2020, for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020 presented by DiningCity. FINDS has specially curated …
Join FINDS Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020, special menu from 24 Sep-4 Oct Read More
On 23 September 2020, the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduced the latest on Nordic innovation. Kidbrooke provides B2B automated financial analytics, designed to lower the cost of providing wealth …
Meet your new financial management assistant Kidbrooke Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai mentioned on17 September 2020 that the World Market Magazine (国际市场) is doing a special focus on Finland, which will be published in its …
World Market Magazine focuses on Finland in autumn series Read More
Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …
Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year Read More
The Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong is pleased to be a global partner of JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition – The World’s Largest Online Startup Contest, organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs …
The NIH-HK calls out to Nordic startups to join a Global Pitch Competition Read More
On 17 September 2020 the European Union in Hong Kong and Macao welcomed the new Head of Office, Mr Thomas Gnocchi. He officially took up his duties on 1 September, …
The EU welcomes new Head of Office for HK and Macao Read More
On 17 September 2020, the Finnish company Stora Enso was awarded in the category of Outstanding Environmental and Climate Performance at the Sustainable Business Awards, held annually by the European …
Stora Enzo won Sustainable Business Award at the European Chamber of Commerce in China Read More
On 17 September 2020, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar happening on 9 November 2020. The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar Read More
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on Saturday 26 September 2020. The invitation said: The traceability of food plays a crucial role …
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on 26 September Read More
Finnair has started co-operation with private Finnish healthcare service company Terveystalo to offer its customers easy and fast access to coronavirus testing prior to travel. The service will be launched on 28 September 2020. …
Finnair partners with Terveystalo to offer coronavirus testing for travellers Read More
Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …
Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry Read More
The Oneplus Nord 5G smartphone produced by Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus Technology topped the sale list in Finland in August, reported Helsingin Sanomat (HS), the largest subscription newspaper in Finland, …
China-produced 5G smartphone tops sale list in Finland in August Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China announced that early bird tickets to DCCC’s annual Gala event until 18 September 2020. Their statement said: Start from 31st August to 18th …
Early bird tickets to DCCC’s Business person of the year event available until 18 September 2020 Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …
The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao published on 7 September 2020 a thank you note to bid their farewell to Deputy Consul General Johanna Manni. Their …
Finnish Deputy Consul General to Hong Kong is on her way to Thailand as her next post Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 7 September 2020, to not miss out on E-pitching webminar for Finnish start ups on 15 September 2020. Their statement said: …
Finnish start ups get ready to E-Pitching your projects on 15 September Read More
On 4 September 2020, the Consulate General of Denmark in Shanghai published an activity on school visited to the office. The Danish team were pleased to hosting the event and …
Consulate General of Denmark in Shanghai hosted a school visit Read More
The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman visited the city of Jiaxing in Zhejiang province on 9-10 September 2020. Jiaxing locates 100 km south-west from Shanghai, is a key place for …
Finnish Consul General to Shanghai attended business forums in Jiaxing Read More
Finnair announced on 4 September 2020 that the airline has received permission from Chinese authorities to operate one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing as of 11 September. The route …
Finnair resumes operation to Nanjing for September and October with a weekly frequency Read More
The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …
EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia Read More
Consul General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao Ms Johanna Karanko is in the news in Finland on 3 September 2020. “The struggle between the United States and China …
The Finnish Consul General expressed concern for banks amid growing China-US tension Read More
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun announced that Erik Berglof has been appointed the Bank’s first Chief Economist, effective 1 September 2020. As head of the Economics …
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) appoints Erik Berglof the first Chief Economist Read More
BI Norwegian Business School invites Norwegian Business Association China members to listen to this livestreaming panel discussion on 16 September 2020. Our world is facing growing challenges such as climate …
Bi Norwegian Business School hosts a panel discussion on ‘Sustainable Finance’ on 16 September Read More
China’s aviation regulator said on 2 September 2020, it will resume direct flights to Beijing from eight countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Canada from 3 September. Earlier …
Direct flights to Beijing from Denmark, Sweden, Thailand resumed Read More
On 1 September 2020, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong awarded the outgoing Consul General of Sweden, Helena Storm, with an Honorary Membership of the Chamber. The statement …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong bid farewell to Consul General Storm Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China welcomes the new ambassador H.E.Thomas Østrup Møller to the office on 1 September 2020. Thomas comes from a position as Group Management Director of …
The Danish Embassy in China welcomes new ambassador Read More
September is just around the corner and the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong has plenty of events lined up for their fans. Please read the full information here
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong released all events planned for Autumm Read More
The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman delivered the opening speech for a Winter Sport Collaboration webinar with Jiangsu Province Sport Bureau on 31 August 2020. The webinar on winter sports …
The Finnish Consul participated in a China-Finland Winter Sports webinar Read More
The Swedish club in Shanghai published a welcome back letter to their members on 28 August 2020.The statement said: After a summer that has been different for many, it is …
The Swedish Club in Shanghai’s September activities Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to learn more of Capital landscape via a webinar on the 10 September 2020 together with the Innovation House in New …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to webinar Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, will deliver 83 escalators and 20 elevators to the second phase of the Metro Line 6 in …
KONE to equip phase two of Chongqing Metro Line 6 in China Read More
Plastic waste in the world’s seas is one of the most alarming indicators that we need to re-think the ways we use and recycle plastics A Hong Kong yacht club …
Hong Kong Yatch Club tackles marine litter with the help of Seabin Project Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced that The Consul General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao has recieved The Ambassador Award 2020. The Statement Said: “The …
The Finnish Consul General in Hong Kong and Macao awarded The Ambassador Award 2020 Read More