Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Nearly 100 riders joined the “Riding for a Greener Guangzhou” event on Changzhou Island to celebrate 75 years of China–Denmark relations and promote sustainable urban mobility. Danish Ambassador to China …
Denmark and China mark 75 years with cycling event in Guangzhou Read More
Trine Dyrholm has won Best Supporting Actress in the film category at the 2nd Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu, China, for her portrayal of Dagmar in The Girl with the …
Danish actress Trine Dyrholm wins Best Supporting Actress at China’s Golden Panda Awards Read More
The Hong Kong Free Press reports, that the European Parliament has called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, ten years after he was taken from …
EU urges China to free Swedish bookseller Read More
Both the Danish and Swedish Embassies in Manila have issued safety advisories to their citizens following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck offshore Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines on …
Nordic embassies issue urgent tsunami alerts following major earthquake in the Philippines Read More
A Finnish-designed exhibition celebrating the cultural ties between China and Finland has been shortlisted in the exhibition design category of the Dezeen Awards 2025. Titled Harmony Across Eras: Treasures From …
Forests, friendship, and Finland: a diplomatic art story unfolds in China Read More
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar, backed by China’s Geely Holding Group, recorded a 16.8% year-on-year sales increase in Germany last month, according to data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority …
Swedish design, Chinese power: Polestar shifts into high gear in Germany Read More
Denmark’s jazz scene is making a strong return to China this month as JazzDanmark launches a series of cultural events to mark 100 years since Danish drummer Svend Erik Schmidt, …
Beijing gets a taste of Danish swing this October Read More
China is reportedly demanding around 120 million NOK for the return of a Norwegian citizen imprisoned for alleged salmon smuggling. Yimin Dong, born in China but now a Norwegian national, …
China puts a royal price tag on Norway’s ‘Salmon Queen’ Read More
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A recent workshop in Stockholm brought together researchers and policy experts to discuss the challenges and trade-offs of working with China on global energy transitions. Organized by the Raoul Wallenberg …
Swedish workshop explores balancing cooperation and caution in working with China on green energy Read More
A 46-year-old woman holding a Swedish passport was escorted out of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament after causing a scene during a match on 1 October, according to Chinese media …
Game, set, match — and exit: drunk Swedish woman kicked out of tennis tournament Read More
Danish foreign policy experts have raised concerns that Denmark is moving closer to Beijing’s position on Taiwan, blurring the line between its long-standing One China policy and China’s One China …
Experts criticise Denmark for adopting Beijing’s language on Taiwan Read More
The head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Simon Lichtenberg, says he was surprised and pleased to receive a personal reply from Chinese President Xi Jinping after writing …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China receives letter from President Xi Read More
A newly identified Chinese state-linked hacking group has been accused of targeting government institutions and embassies, including those in Sweden and several Southeast Asian countries. According to cybersecurity firm Palo …
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Swedish and Asian embassies Read More
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in northern Norway after operating a drone near Bardufoss Airport, a key dual-use facility that also serves as one of the country’s most important …
Two Chinese nationals detained for drone activity near Norwegian military airport Read More
China has moved to curb the use of telecommunications equipment from Finnish Nokia and Swedish Ericsson by ordering that their contracts be submitted to “black box” national security reviews conducted …
China Imposes Restrictions on Nokia & Ericsson in Telecom Networks Read More
The seventh China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum will take place from 14 to 16 October in Wuhan, Hubei Province, bringing together more than 30 countries and regions alongside over 200 …
China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum returns to Wuhan in October Read More
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several Nordic countries joined international calls urging China to address human rights violations in East Turkestan/Xinjiang , …
Nordic countries raise concerns over human rights in China at UNHRC session Read More
China and Denmark are expanding their cooperation in pig farming, moving beyond trade into joint research, technology development and sustainable practices. Denmark is one of China’s main suppliers of breeding …
Oinking up trade ties: China and Denmark fatten pig farming cooperation Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University in Shanghai welcomed a group of students from Rysensteen Gymnasium in Denmark on a study visit last week. The programme began with an introduction …
Danish high school students visit Nordic Centre in Shanghai Read More
A Report from China Daily shows Sweden among the destinations experiencing a sharp rise in Chinese bookings during China’s upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, according to Beijing-based online travel …
Sweden sees surge in Chinese travellers during Golden Week Read More
A Chinese business delegation led by Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), visited Denmark earlier this month as part of efforts to …
China and Denmark strengthen business ties through CCPIT delegation Read More
Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) is sending 2,000 workers to Europe to construct a €4 billion electric vehicle battery plant with Stellantis, the Financial Times reports. …
China’s battery push in Europe raises questions after Sweden’s Northvolt collapse Read More
Two Swedish shipping companies have recently expanded their fleets with new hybrid vessels built at Asian shipyards. The deliveries highlight growing Nordic–Asian cooperation in sustainable maritime transport. Stena Line has …
Swedish shipping companies take delivery of new hybrid vessels from Asia Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …
Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk Read More
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion Read More
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis Read More
In a China Daily interview, Hussein Askary, vice-chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, praised Xinjiang’s transformation from a remote border area into a major logistics hub under …
Swedish scholar hails Xinjiang as Belt & Road gateway — sidesteps human rights issue Read More
According to the South China Morning Post, recent uncertainty over the U.S. H-1B visa program has led many Chinese professionals to consider leaving the United States for Europe. Confusion followed …
Chinese professionals eye Europe as US visa uncertainty grows Read More
On Monday, the Royal Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies co-hosted an EU-China academic conference marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European …
Danish Consulate in Guangzhou co-hosts EU-China academic conference Read More
The Chinese School in Norway celebrated its 30th anniversary on 21 September with more than 300 participants, including students, teachers, and members of the overseas Chinese community. Founded in the …
Chinese School in Norway marks 30th anniversary Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
This week, representatives from the Danish Energy Team in China accompanied Danish companies on a visit to Nantong to explore opportunities in the country’s green maritime sector. The delegation included …
Danish companies explore green maritime opportunities in China Read More
The Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), Brian Adrian Wessel, visited Beijing this week for official meetings with the Ministry of Transport of China and the China Maritime …
Denmark and China strengthen maritime cooperation Read More
Sweden, Finland and Denmark are among the world’s top ten most innovative economies in 2025, according to the latest Global Innovation Index published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). …
Three Nordic and three Asian countries ranked among world’s most innovative economies Read More
Danish allergy company ALK-Abelló has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese biopharmaceutical firm GenSci to develop and commercialise its house dust mite allergy immunotherapy (AIT) products in China. Under the …
ALK enters strategic partnership with GenSci in China Read More
Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs has made a comeback to the Chinese market with the opening of its first brand store at Kerry Parkside in Pudong, Shanghai. The launch took place …
Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs returns to China with new Shanghai store Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Beijing has partnered with GlobalMoms Initiative and Genesis Beijing to present “I Was Born a Girl”, an art and poetry exhibition by Finnish artist Minna …
Finnish artist Minna Pietarinen brings “I Was Born a Girl” exhibition to Beijing Read More
The Swedish Club has entered into a strategic partnership with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company, part of Ping An Group, to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market. …
Swedish Club signs strategic partnership with Ping An in China Read More
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday 14 September, marking one of the world’s largest service trade exhibitions with record participation and …
Norway highlights opportunities at CIFTIS 2025 in Beijing Read More
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has concluded a high-level visit to Sweden, deepening academic and research partnerships with some of the country’s leading institutions. The initiative …
Hong Kong and Sweden strengthen innovation ties Read More
Danish business leaders have underlined their confidence in the outlook for China–Denmark economic cooperation during a high-level business roundtable in Copenhagen on Friday 12 September 2025. Kasper Elbjorn, senior vice …
Danish companies reaffirm long-term commitment to Chinese market Read More
China’s Wison New Energies and Norwegian company H2Carrier have announced a collaboration to deliver a 500MW green ammonia FPSO for northern Norway. The floating production, storage and offloading unit will …
Wison New Energies and H2Carrier to develop green ammonia FPSO Read More
H&M has reopened its original flagship store in Shanghai with a new concept called House of H&M, marking the Swedish retailer’s comeback to one of China’s most important shopping streets. …
H&M reopens first China flagship with new concept Read More
The September 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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IKEA China will invest 160 million yuan during its 2026 fiscal year as part of a renewed focus on growth in the Chinese market. The Swedish home-furnishing group says the …
IKEA to expand investment in China Read More
Danish engineering company Danfoss A/S has inaugurated its largest production facility in China, located in Haiyan. The new “Haiyan Second Campus” spans 126,000 square meters, more than doubling the company’s …
Danfoss opens largest Chinese production facility in Haiyan Read More
Volvo Cars is restructuring its business in China and the wider Asia–Pacific region in an effort to adapt to slowing sales and growing competition from domestic manufacturers. The Swedish carmaker, …
Volvo reorganises in China amid sales decline Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China has announced the appointment of Jonas Bruntse Dahl Nielsen as Minister Counsellor, Head of Trade, and Coordinator of the Trade Council China. His arrival …
Danish Embassy in Beijing welcomes new Minister Counsellor for Trade Read More