Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Taiwan reported the presence of six Chinese balloons over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, January 21. One of them crossed over the southern tip of Taiwan. The incident has been …
Chinese balloons cross Taiwan Strait Read More
Norway’s decision to pursue deep-sea mining in its territorial waters has sparked intense debate in the European Parliament. Supporters, led by Dutch MEP, Tom Berendsen, argue it addresses Europe’s reliance …
Norway’s deep-sea mining sparks European Parliament debate despite urge for energy independence from China Read More
Finnish telecommunications company, Nokia, is set to exit its joint venture with Chinese Huawei amid the escalating US-China tensions. Nokia had initially proposed a deal last year, but it was …
Nokia set to exit joint venture with Huawei Read More
Shanghai’s elderly continues to use IKEA as an unexpected dating venue – gathering weekly in the cafeteria. In Shanghai, 25 percent of people over 60 years old are single. These …
Shanghai’s elderly seek romance in IKEA Read More
Norwegian subsea company IK Group has successfully secured a contract to supply clamps for emergency repairs to an oil and gas pipeline base in China. The contract marks a significant …
Norwegian subsea company makes entry into Asian market Read More
The family of Yimin Dong, a Norwegian citizen serving a 13-year prison sentence in China for smuggling Norwegian salmon, has accused SalMar, the world’s second-largest salmon producer, of being complicit …
Family claims Norwegian company knew of salmon smuggling to China Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has embarked on a marketing campaign to promote the country’s mackerel products in China. In the pursuit NSC has formed strategic partnerships with influential Chinese …
Norwegian mackerel marketed as premium product in China despite sustainability concerns Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has conveyed his well wishes to Denmark’s newly crowned monarch, King Frederik X, on his ascension to the throne. In his congratulatory message on Sunday, he …
President Xi congratulates Denmark’s new King Read More
Juneyao Air is set to resume daily flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai, beginning January 20, 2024. The airline will depart Shanghai at 18.35 and arrive in Chiang Mai at …
Chinese airline launches flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai Read More
Taiwan’s current Vice President, Lai Ching-te, has emerged victorious in Saturday’s presidential election, marking a win for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) with over 5 million votes. Despite Beijing’s warnings, …
Beijing’s fears became reality in the presidential election in Taiwan Read More