Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish retail giant IKEA and its sister company Ingka Centres are ramping up their expansion in Asia with two major projects. This month, Ingka Centres, IKEA’s sister company, is opening …
IKEA expands in Asia with new projects in Shanghai Read More
The European Commission has rejected proposals from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to adjust their prices in an attempt to avoid steep tariffs. The tariffs follow a months-long investigation led …
EU rejects Chinese EV price adjustments, raising trade tensions Read More
In a milestone for Arctic shipping, two Chinese container ships, Flying Fish 1 and NewNew Star, recently crossed paths just 750 nautical miles from the North Pole, showcasing the increasing …
Historic first: Chinese container ships cross paths in Arctic waters, marking growth in Northern Sea Route shipping Read More
In a joint statement, China’s Premier Li Qiang and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre agreed to establish a dialogue on the green transition. The statement, which was signed by …
China and Norway agree on green dialogue Read More
China and Norway are set to strengthen ties in green energy, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing willingness to promote “friendly” cooperation during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas …
Norwegian Prime Minister and Chinese President promotes green energy cooperation Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online Subscribe to ScandAsia …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2024 Read More
China now grants Norwegian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced the new policy after his meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, …
China boost tourism: Norway 15 days visa-free entry and 144-hours visa-free stays for other countries Read More
Several Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are moving production to Europe. This is in response to the European Union’s increased import tariffs on EVs made in China. The EU’s new …
Chinese EV manufacturers shift production to Europe in response to EU tariffs Read More
Denmark’s Parliament has approved the use of facial recognition technology by police. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of investigating serious crimes. Denmark’s move comes as China, a pioneer …
Denmark approves facial recognition despite Chinese challenges Read More
The Swedish-rooted, Chinese-owned company Volvo has scaled back its electric vehicle ambitions, announcing Wednesday that it will no longer aim to produce only electric cars by 2030. The company also …
Volvo lowers electric vehicle targets and profit goals Read More