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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks input for new report on citizen assistance abroad

October 4, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a new report to Stortinget in 2025, outlining the assistance provided to Norwegian citizens abroad, including during crises. The ministry is now …

China / General news / Norway

China’s Arctic presence with Russia worries Norway

October 4, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

China has intensified its Arctic presence by partnering with Russia for a naval patrol, which raises concerns among Norway and other Arctic nations. This joint activity marks the first time …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Norway / Retail & Wholesale / Singapore / Sustainability / Sweden / Textile

Shein plans London IPO, raising concerns in Scandinavia

October 4, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

Shein’s upcoming investor meetings Shein, the online fashion retailer founded in China, is set to hold informal investor meetings in Europe as it prepares for its anticipated initial public offering …

China / General news / Sweden

Swedish figures allegedly linked to Chinese United Front

October 2, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

Reports have surfaced that 17 individuals in Sweden, including a Stockholm University professor, are linked to a Chinese influence organization known as the United Front. This revelation comes from TV4’s …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong

Saxo Bank explains Hong Kong closure

October 1, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - 1 Comment

Last week, we reported that Saxo Bank closed its office in Hong Kong, but were unable to obtain a statement. Yesterday, Saxo Bank A/S, the Denmark-based trading platform, officially announced …

China / General news / Sweden

Swedish military back on TikTok

October 1, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Military is back on the popular Chinese social media platform TikTok, the Swedish armed forces writes in a press release on their website. There are several reasons why …

China / Community news / Denmark

Denmark Gains Visa-Free Travel to China

September 30, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

Denmark has achieved visa-free travel to China, a development announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This decision follows Norway’s recent arrangement for similar access, marking a new chapter in …

China / Finland / International relations

Former Finnish PM warns about dangers of China-EU trade tensions

September 30, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

Former Finnish Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi warns of societal impacts stemming from the escalating China-EU trade tensions. Speaking at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference in Uzbekistan, Kiviniemi emphasized …

Business in Asia / China / Sweden

IKEA expands with smaller stores in China

September 27, 2024September 30, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

IKEA is opening smaller, more convenient stores in China to better meet customer needs as the economy slows and competition grows. The company has already started testing these smaller formats …

China / Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Thailand

Danish government considers medication imports from Asia, including Thailand and China

September 27, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

The Danish government’s controversial proposal to allow the import of medication from several Asian countries, such as Thailand, India, and China, has stirred a significant debate that reaches beyond Danish …