Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Every Scandinavians childhood memory is coming to China. The popular Danish-owned ice cream-truck company, Hjem-is, has agreed to a begin an icy business adventure in China. In cooperation with the …
Popular Nordic Ice Cream-Trucks are coming to China Read More
Sweden takes new steps in the controversial disappearance of Gui Minhai. On 17 October 2015 Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen and book publisher, vanished from his apartment in Pattaya. Four …
Sweden support Thai police in the case of disappeared bookseller Read More
Sweden’s ambassador in Beijing, Lars Fredén, on 26 January confirmed that the Swedish human rights activist Peter Dahlin was released on 25 January and has been expelled from China. “We …
Swedish human rights activist released and deported from China Read More
On 7 January 2016 the inaugural flight to Beijing for Finnair’s brand new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft took place, following on last year’s successful introduction into the Nordic airline’s long-haul …
Finnair’s Airbus A350X on routes to Shanghai and Beijing Read More
Finavia Corporation and Capital Airports Holding Company (CAH), the largest airport operator in China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the ‘Establishment of a sister airport relationship (MOU)’ in Beijing …
Finavia enters sister airport relationship with China’s largest airport operator Read More
The leading Nordic food company HKScan opened an office in Hong Kong on 13 January 2016, expanding its footprint in Asia. At the same time it launched Flodins meat brand …
Nordic meat expert HKScan Hong Kong opening, Omega-3 pork launch Read More
Together with this cluster the Norwegian Consulate co-hosted a networking lunch and seminar for the Norwegian fashion designers to connect with the Shanghai fashion industry. Around 30 participants gathered in …
The Norwegian Fashion Hub visited Shanghai Read More
In collaborating with Nordic consulates in Shanghai, the WOWdesign exhibition is being presented at Xin Tian Di this winter. With a collection of over 1200 original home design products, the …
Nordic home design showcased in Shanghai Read More
The New York Times has done an interactive list of the 52 places to visit in 2016. Among the many interesting places that ranges from the Mediterranean to Mozambique is …
Scandinavia, China and Indonesia on list of places to go in 2016 Read More In the evening of 3 January 2016 a human rights professional, Mr Peter Dahlin, a Swedish citizen, disappeared on his way to the Beijing Capital Airport. He was scheduled to …
Swedish human rights professional disappears in China Read More
To increase the retention of women following childbirth or adoption, the Maersk Group is from 4 April 2016 implementing a new maternity policy that improves benefits during and after maternity …
Maersk Group introduces improved maternity benefits worldwide Read More The Embassy of Sweden in Beijing has republished the Statement by the EU Spokesperson on the disappearance of individuals associated with the Mighty Current publishing house in Hong Kong, from …
EU issues statement on the disappeared Swedish national, Hong Kong resident Read More
China is the future market for Swedish food, especially Swedish pork. The Swedish quality and food security, combined with the importance of pork in the Chinese food culture, provide great, …
China future market for Swedish meat Read More
Volvo cars sold, for the first time in its 89-year history, over half a million cars (totally 503,127 pieces). Record results underline the strength of Volvo Cars’ on-going operational and …
Over 500,000 Volvo cars sold in 2015 Read More
Deliveries from Nokia Networks to China Mobile, under the agreement commenced in Q1 2015, will continue in 2016. The comprehensive framework agreement for mobile communications equipment and services valued at …
Nokia Networks, China Mobile agreement continues in 2016 Read More
Sino Agro Food, Inc. announced on 4 January the approval for admission to trading of its common shares on the Oslo Bors’ Merkur Market. Trading is expected to commence on …
Sino Agro Food approved for Trading on Oslo stock exchange Read MoreA Forum Meeting with Artist Mr. Wei Qingji by Chinese Employees Working in Finnish Companies of Finnish Business Council Beijing was held on 22 December 2015. The 2015 edition of …
Finnish Forum Meeting with Chinese artist Read More
On 9 December 2015 Sean Yokota, Head of Asia Strategy at SEB Singapore held an intriguing talk on top 8 surprises that have the potential to shake the Chinese and …
SEB Beijing seminar: 8 surprises that could shake the word Read More
On 11 – 12 December 2015 Swedish fine dining was presented at The Tasting Room in Macau, courtesy of Bocuse d’Or silver medal winner Jonas Lundgren. Bocuse d’Or which is …
Swedish Star Chef visited Macau Read More
In five years more than 4000 Hong Kong school children have met Finnish Santa in a special charity program, organized by a warm-hearted Hong Kong company. In 2015 his school …
Hong Kong school children meets Finnish Santa Read More
KFI Kapital announced on 18 December 2015 that it has sold waste water treatment company Purac to SDIC & Beijing Drainage Investment Fund, a fund majority-owned by the Beijing Drainage …
Swedish waste water treatment firm sold to China Read More
KONE, one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry celebrated, in December 2015, the opening of one of the world’s tallest elevator test towers. The new 36-floor …
Kone opens world’s tallest elevator test towers in China Read More
The alltime favorite white Finnish troll, Moomin, will come to life in Chinese theatre. From 30 December 2015 to 17 January 2016 the theatrical play “King in the Moominvalley” will …
Moomintrolls come to life onstage in China Read More
Key persons of two successful Finnish companies in China, Ms. Xue Ruixia, Managing Director of Marja Kurki China Operations, and Ms. Yuan Xiaoyu, Head of Public and Government Affairs of …
Chinese granted Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland Read More
On 17 December 2015 National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) and the Chinese company Panda New Energy Co., Ltd. signed a strategic collaboration agreement, according which Nevs will provide Panda with …
New strategic partnership for Nevs in China: vehicle leasing Read More
Sweden’s most famous eco-labelling is arriving to Asia – in the form of Cheese! Almnäs Mill is the first to export KRAV-labelled cheeses to Asia, as a company in Macau, …
First KRAV-labelled cheese to Southeast Asia Read More
On Christmas Eve, 24 December 2015 the Embassy of Denmark China made the following announcement, in a service message for Danish citizens: “The Danish Embassy in Beijing has received information …
Danish embassy in Beijing warns its citizens of threats Read More
Believing strongly in their concept, Swedish packaging and labeling producer Boxon continues its China expansion as the demand from European global companies with manufacturing there is widespread and persistent. Their …
Swedish packaging and labeling Boxon expands in China Read More The whereabouts of the Swedish publisher Gui Minhai who went missing in Thailand on 17 October is still unknown. Sweden gave this status to ScandAsia on 23 December 2015. “The Ministry …
Amnesty: Thailand may have deported Swedish national to China Read More
On 11 December the 2015 Christmas Lunch courtesy of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong took place. The sold-out Christmas event was held at the Nordic cuisine restaurant …
Swedish sold-out Christmas lunch in Hong Kong Read More
Danish DLG supplies farmers with feed from its own factories, seed grain, fertilizer, agricultural lime, crop protection, fuel and much more besides for daily operations. For nearly two years, DLG …
New pig feed factory by Danish DLG in Chi Read More
With Finnish Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa at the helm the for Nordic people in Hong Kong well-known restaurant FINDS is gearing up for a closing of 2015 of sorts! On …
Hong Kong New Year’s Eve with Jean Sibelius Read More
Finland’s Minister of Economy Olli Rehn visited the FinChi Innovation Centre in Shanghai on 2 December 2015. Minister Rehn gave an interesting speech about current events in Finland for a …
Finnish Minister Olli Rehn visited Shanghai Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai in early December co-hosted a seminar focusing on how creators of smart devices use design strategically to increase value for their users. This question …
Smart Device seminar held in Shanghai Read More
On 4 December the LEGO Group inaugurated their brand new facilities for the office in Singapore – one of the company’s five main offices around the world. This new main …
LEGO expands Singapore office, new China factory Read More
Since the current priest notified his resignation, the Danish Seamen’s Church has been searching for a new. After a long process regarding two qualifications rounds, the Church committee were all in …
Meet the new priest of Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
The evolution of Helsinki city during the past 200 years is exhibited as part of UABB Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture Shenzhen in China, on 5 December 2015 – 4 March …
Helsinki’s 200-year story at Shenzhen Biennale Read More
During three days from November the 6th to November the 8th seven Danish design studios were a part of a Danish pavilion exhibiting at the Shenzhen International Industrial Design Fair …
Danish industrial design pavilion presented in Shenzhen Read More
Swede Felix Rosenqvist during the race weekend 19-22 November become only the second driver in history to win the prestigious Macau Grand Prix. Felix defending his 2014 triumph in the …
Swedish Formula 3 driver wins Macau Grand Prix Read More
Premium Target! Travel Expert launched Hong Kong’s first Finland themed travel store at their Causeway Bay branch showcasing winter pleasures and activities of the Land of Santa. Ms Iras Ko, …
Finland travel store in Hong Kong Read More
On 16 November Beijing Normal University, China’s leading teacher education university, entered into agreements with University of Helsinki to strengthen its cooperation with Finnish universities. Mr. Hao Ping, the Vice …
Chinese and Finnish university cooperation agreed Read More
The Danish Ministry of Environment and Food Eva Kjer Hansen visited China in November. In Shanghai, the Minister witnessed the signing of an agreement on forging ground water partnership with …
Danish Environment and Food Minister China visit Read More
On 30 October to 8 November the Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai presented the Nordic Design and Innovation Week (NDIW) 2015. This was the third year the Nordic countries came …
Nordic Design and Innovation week 2015 held in Shanghai Read More
Ms Xue Ruixia of Marja Kurki and Ms Yuan Xiaoyu of UPM received the Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland in an event hosted by Ambassador Marja …
Chinese nationals awarded the Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai is initiating a HR Network among its member for companies’ HR professionals and leaders to engage in discussion and sharing of experiences. Please forward this …
Finnish Business Council Shanghai starts HR network Read More
Working one’s whole life for one employer could signal boredom and standing still. But what about if you’ll get quality education and be allowed to grow with increased responsibilities and …
Volvo at heart: Keith Schäfer in Malaysia Read More
It is no secret that the Danish fairy tale father, Hans Christian Andersen, has fans from all over the world. He conquered our hearts with his books, and maybe he will …
Can Hans Christian Andersen conquer the Chinese film market? Read More The Finnish Business Council in Shanghai invites its member for the traditional FBCS Christmas luncheon, on 10 December, at 11:30. This is the opportunity for business community to gather before …
Finnish Christmas Luncheon, Shanghai with China’s Disruptors speaker Read More
In May 2016 HERRMANS will open a warehouse of bicycle components in Shanghai in China. “There are nine million bicycles in Beijing, that’s a fact” goes the famous Katie Melua song, …
Finnish Herrmans opens warehouse in Shanghai Read More
How does $200 million dollars look like? For Swedish shipping company Stena Bulk the answer will be 3 new chemical and product tankers from Chinese shipyard CSSC Offshore & Marine …
Swedish shipping company places $200 million order in China Read More