Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Finnish Maritime event was held at FinChi (Finland-China Innovation Center) in Shanghai, with 17 companies participating physically and more than 60 participants online, on 14 August 2020. At the …
Finnish Deputy Consul General attended a maritime industry event in Shanghai Read More
The Danish Embassy in China announced that a visa processing center handling applications from China and Japan has moved to the Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou headed by former Danish …
The Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou is handling visa applications from Beijing, Shanghai,Tokyo Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …
The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 11 August 2020 that ELIRON Cargo Tracking has taken important role in the new logistic train route from Hefei to …
ELIRON helps track cargo on China-Finland train link Read More
Vestas has secured more contracts with China and Vietnam on 11-12 August 2020. The Vietnam order means Vestas secured the 8th project for the country, while 2 other agreements with …
Vestas signs 1GW orders from Vietnam and China Read More
The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …
Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
Representatives from flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea and Singapore met at a virtual event, joined by representatives from IMO, International …
Eu-Asia coastal and port authorities join forces to develop alignment and standards for autonomous ships Read More
The shipping container was loaded on a train in the Chinese city of Hefei in in mid-July 2020. Less than two weeks later, it had made it through Kazakhstan and …
Hefei-Narvik train shipment has potential to be alternative route to shipping industry Read More
Air carriers Finnair, Qatar Airways, Latvia’s airBaltic, Juneyao Airlines and Icelandair have unveiled plans to increase the number of flights operations from Finnish airports in August. Finnair announced on Twitter …
Update on airlines resuming operations to Nordic capitals Read More
Nokia announced on 30 July 2020, that it has successfully completed its first 5G standalone (SA) call on a live network with China Unicom. Their next goal is to achieve …
Nokia successfully completed its first 5G Standalone call with China Unicom Read More
Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …
Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers Read More
2 August 2020 – Thai Airways starts special flights to Taipei and Copenhagen this month. Thus flights are only for home coming passengers and requires all to incorporate with destinations’ …
Thai Airways operate repartriation flights to Taipei and Copenhagen Read More
Cambodia Post announced on 3 August 2020, on resumption of its overseas parcel services to selected countries after suspending it for several months due to the spread of COVID-19. Since …
Cambodia post resumes its service on express mail delivery to selected destinations Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announce on 27 July 2020 that The Hong Kong luxury five-star Hotel ICON offers FinnCham HK members promotional prices until 30th of …
Special holiday package offer for FinnCham HK Members Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce announced on 24 July 2020 a welcome note to their new member: Eliron “Eliron provides a global, real-time tracking and monitoring solution for international trade …
FinnCham in HK welcomes new member … and board member Read More
Tung Tak School, established in 1957 and located in Kam Tin in New Territories,Hong Kong has added a touch of Finland to the curriculum. Principal of the school, Wong Wai-lap, …
Tung Tak school in Hong Kong adds Finnish education style into their curriculum Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published an invitation for everyone who are interested to join sustainable objective Conference, happening on 2-3 September 2020. The statement said: We …
European Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites to Rethink 2020 conference Read More
The Danish container shipping firm Maersk announced on 20 July 2020 that all solid and chemical waste cargo are not acceptable to be ship to Mainland China and Hongkong from …
Maersk stops transporting waste to mainland China, Hong Kong Read More
The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …
Academies in Sweden still open for late applications Read More
Finnair announced on 21 July 2020 that they have received permission from Chinese authorities to begin operating one weekly flight starting from 23 July 2020. The route opens between Helsinki …
Finnair restarts weekly flight to Shanghai from 23 July Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao posted on 2 July 2020 an update regarding protests and meetings in Hong Kong. The notice said: “There are demonstration and …
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao warned Finns to avoid demonstration areas Read More
Finnair announced on 9 July 2020, that they are operating commercial flights after the Finnish Government lessen restrictions and decided to re open borders. Finair has start operating to various …
Finnair operating again from Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea for Asian destinations Read MoreSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong asked their team members to share their 2020 summer experience from the beginning of July. There are many possibilities to enjoy moments in …
SwedCham HK members suggest Stay-cation in Hong Kong Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced on 13 July 2020 progress regarding Denmark’s partnership with governments worldwide to reduce carbon emission. The statement said: “The Danish Energy Agency cooperates …
Denmark progressing in partnership project for green house gas reduction Read More
The Finnish government agreed in a meeting on 8 July 2020 that they have finally moved on to open border to several other EU Member States as well as to …
Finland reopening borders for certain countries on 13 July 2020 Read More
The Foreign Ministry of Denmark updated their travel guide for China on 8 July 2020 with the purpose to warn Danes either residing in Hong Kong or Danes who wishes …
Danish Foreign Ministry warns against visiting Hong Kong Read More
A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …
Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports Read More
A new report warns the Nordic countries of threats and challenges to the multilateral, rules-based world order coming from climate change, cyber attacks and geopolitical developments. The report is written …
Nordic report warns of threats from China, Russia Read More
The Danish toy production giant LEGO has announced the opening of a new flagship store in Hangzhou, the capital city of the province of Zhejiang, to boost the presence of …
LEGO opens new flagship store in Hangzhou Read More
Novo Holdings announced on 2 July 2020 that Amit Kakar will be new Head of Business Development for Singapore branch. Amit Kakar will start in his new role on 1 …
Novo Holdings announce new Head of Business Development in Asia Read More
Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …
Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide Read More
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) announced on 24 June 2020, it is in talks with Sweden’s Ericsson regarding the equipment providing for its 5G and localized networks. Meanwhile, the Starhub and M1 …
Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei chosen to build 5G network for Singapore Read More
After three months of suspension, several Danish Consular authorities have resumed their acceptance of visa applications, reports Schengen Visa Info News. You can file an application for a Danish student …
Denmark reopens several visa application centers in Asia Read More
Since the latest Coronavirus breakout in Beijing in the past week, everyone was quick to blame imported Salmon. Although scientific evidence came out a couple of days after admitting that …
Disease experts: Salmon are not transmitters of Coronavirus Read More
Volvo Cars Chengdu is now operating with 100 percent renewable energy. According to an official statement announced on 5 June 2020. Volvo’s largest manufacturing plant in China is gearing towards …
Volvo Cars Chengdu car plant powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …
Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22 Read More
Business Sweden published an exclusive article that Volvo bus is eyeing to compete in South East Asian market due to urbanization booming on this side of the globe. Volvo buses …
Business Sweden Singapore announced Volvo bus eyeing South East Asia market Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is looking for dedicated candidates for a general manager position for the north China’s position since 1 June 2020. For full information, please …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is looking for a new general manager Read More
As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …
Iceland now welcomes EU tourists Read More
Norway along with the global seafood industry will sustain a temporary impact after the latest coronavirus detected in Beijing’s Fengtai district on 13 June 2020, causing salmon sales to be …
Global seafood industry affected after Coronavirus found in China Read More
According to an official statement published on 8 June 2020.Ericsson will face a SEK 1 billion loss due to pre-commercial written contract in 2nd quater of 2020, the corporate statement …
Ericsson is taking SEK 1 billion loss in 2nd quarter of 2020 in doing 5G business in China Read More
The former ambassador of Sweden in China, Anna Lindstedt, is facing a trial on accusations of overstepping her mandate when she allegedly arranged meetings that would seal the fate of …
Former Swedish ambassador to undergo trial Read More
The Danish meat giant Danish Crown has discontinued a ‘manufacturing and distribution’ agreement in China, according to the site Just Food. The partner was Win-Chain. The decision to end the …
Danish Crown to end deal in China Read More
The Norwegian embassy Singapore announced on upcoming maritime online event on 3 June 2020. The statement said: The Norwegian young professional community in Singapore is closely linked to the maritime …
Next online maritime discussion for young professionals starts on 5 June Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Singapore announced on 3 June 2020 to get comfortable and ready to celebrate national day together online. The statement said: 3 days to go! Swedish …
Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online Read More
The controversial Danish football player Nicklas Bendtner has accepted an offer from a Chinese football club. “I have said ‘yes’ to an offer in China,” says Nicklas Bendtner in an …
Danish footballer Bendtner changes to Chinese club Read More
The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …
Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey Read More