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A massive cross-border investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has uncovered a sprawling criminal network that used fraudulent Chinese imports to evade customs duties and VAT across …
Danish companies involved in €700 million Chinese import fraud across EU Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy has opened at the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen. The “Lanting Culture Salon – Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition” launched on Saturday …
Chinese calligraphy exhibition opens in Copenhagen Read More
Denmark and China should continue strengthening their partnership in green technology and sustainable industries, said Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament, during a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy …
Danish parliament speaker highlights green tech cooperation with China Read More
European companies are being “taken hostage” in the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States, warns Jens Eskelund, Managing Director of Maersk China and President of the EU …
Maersk China chief: EU companies are ‘hostage’ in US-China trade conflict Read More
A delegation from the Danish Maritime Authority conducted its annual Port State Control (PSC) visit to China from 8 to 18 June 2025, focusing on safety procedures for ships using …
Denmark inspects ships in China to promote green shipping safety Read More
Mikael Hemniti Winther, Denmark’s Consul General in Shanghai since 2018, will take up a new posting as Ambassador of Denmark to South Korea from 1 August 2025. He will also …
Mikael Hemniti Winther named new Danish Ambassador to South Korea Read More
A senior delegation from China has concluded a three-day visit to Norway, reinforcing political ties and exploring new areas of bilateral cooperation. Led by Liu Jianchao, head of the International …
Communist Party of China delegation ends three-day visit to Norway Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for June 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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H.E. Mr. Michael Starbæk Christensen, Denmark’s incoming ambassador to Mongolia, presented a copy of his credentials earlier this week to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, according to the …
Denmark’s ambassador-designate to Mongolia presents his credentials Read More
Norwegian officials and industry leaders have expressed strong optimism about expanding maritime cooperation with China, focusing on sustainable shipping and green technologies. The remarks were made during the 2nd China-Norway …
Norway optimistic about expanding maritime cooperation with China Read More
The Danes Worldwide golf tournament is back! In collaboration with Fredensborg Golf Club and Fredensborghusene, Danes Worldwide is reviving its prestigious golf event for current and former Danes living abroad. …
Danes Worldwide golf tournament returns to Denmark this August Read More
Anna Lin Yip has concluded her tenure as Secretary General of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), marking the end of a transformative chapter for the organisation. After …
Anna Lin Yip steps down as Secretary General of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China Read More
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration Read More
During his recent high-level visit to China, Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited Danfoss’ factory in Tianjin to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and …
Danish foreign minister visits Danfoss factory in Tianjin during China trip Read More
Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB has been awarded the 2025 SwedCham Honorary Award by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, recognizing its significant contributions to strengthening trade and industrial cooperation …
ABB receives 2025 SwedCham Honorary Award for leadership in sustainable industry in China Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is set to visit China from Saturday 17 May for high-level talks, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China. According …
Danish foreign minister visits China amid Taiwan tensions Read More
Danish business leader Simon Lichtenberg has expressed renewed confidence in the Chinese market on behalf of the Danish business community, in a letter addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping — …
Danish business leader reaffirms confidence in China in letter to President Xi Read More
Ambassador of Finland to China, Mikko Kinnunen, met with senior officials in Guangdong province this week to discuss enhancing commercial cooperation and connectivity between Finland and southern China. In Guangzhou, …
Finland strengthens ties with southern China Read More
On May 12, 2025, Denmark officially took over the rotating chairmanship of the Arctic Council from Norway. In a historic move, Greenland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, was appointed as …
Denmark Assumes Arctic Council Chairmanship Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions Read More
Denmark and China are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties in May 2025, marking a relationship that officially began on 11 May 1950 but stretches back nearly 350 years to …
Denmark and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for May 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen will visit Denmark from 13 to 14 May to participate in the Copenhagen Democracy Summit—an appearance expected to lead to strong reactions from China. Tsai’s …
Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen to visit Denmark for democracy summit Read More
China has expressed strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality goods and advanced technologies from Finland, highlighting a new chapter in trade cooperation between the two countries. During a meeting …
China to expand imports of high-quality Finnish products and technologies Read More
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming Read More
TikTok has launched a new European data center in Finland, marking a key step in its strategy to localize data storage for European users. The facility, located in Haminanmaa, is …
TikTok opens first European data center in Finland Read More
In April 2025, Norway’s seafood exports reached a record high, totaling 14.3 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately 1.33 billion U.S. dollars). This marked a 2% increase compared to the same month …
Norwegian seafood exports to China reach record in April Read More
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time Read More
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef Read More
The Danish founded Saxo Bank’s Singapore operations have seen a major boost in 2024, with the firm reporting that assets managed through its External Asset Manager (EAM) segment have doubled …
Saxo Singapore reports strong 2024 growth as EAM assets surge Read More
Finnair has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. She will begin working with the company on 15 …
Finnair appoints Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as new CFO Read More
Volvo Cars reported an operating income of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, down sharply from SEK 4.7 billion in the same quarter last year. The result …
Volvo Cars announces SEK 1.9 billion profit in Q1 and launches cost-saving plan Read More
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially assumed his role as Finland’s Ambassador to Mongolia. On Monday 21 April 2025, he presented his Letter of Credentials to Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh …
Finnish ambassador presents credentials to president of Mongolia Read More
Denmark has strengthened its food trade with China through three new export protocols, signed during the visit by Denmark’s Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, to Beijing 21-22 …
Denmark signs new food export deals with China, boosting access for fish, barley and horse feed Read More
Many international businesses turn to China for manufacturing due to cost efficiency and production infrastructure. However, managing operations overseas can raise challenges for maintaining a strong U.S. presence. How can …
Running Manufacturing in China While Maintaining U.S. Market Presence Read More
The Chinese leader’s recent tour of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam is seen by a Swedish expert as a diplomatic success for Beijing in the wake of new US tariffs. “The …
Swedish scholar sees Xi’s Southeast Asia tour as win for China’s image as stable partner Read More
On Wednesday 17 April 2025, Danish shipping company Norden and its Chinese partner Baosheng HK celebrated the start of construction on a new multipurpose cargo vessel (MPP) with a ceremonial …
Norden marks construction milestone for new multipurpose vessel in China Read More
At the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025, over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries and regions convened to discuss openness and investment in the Hainan Free …
Norwegian professor highlights business potential of Hainan at Boao Forum Read More
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains Read More
As part of Shanghai Climate Week, the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, and Norway are uniting to host “Nordics for Climate Action: Nordic Sustainability Day 2025” on April 23 at Studio …
Nordic Sustainability Day 2025 in Shanghai Read More
The Danish Embassy in China took part in the EU Culture Street 2025 in Chengdu over the weekend, joining thousands of visitors in celebrating European culture and values. At the …
Denmark showcases green lifestyle and cycling culture at EU Culture Street in Chengdu Read More
A man has been detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on members of the Uyghur community on behalf of Chinese intelligence services, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority. On …
Man detained in Sweden suspected of spying on Uyghurs for China Read More
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace Read More
The Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule includes expanded service on several Asian routes, including daily flights to Tokyo and increased frequencies to Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai. The airline has announced plans for …
Finnair’s summer expansion to Asia clouded by pilot shortage Read More
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the European Union to join China in resisting what he termed “unilateral acts of bullying,” a clear reference to the escalating tariffs imposed …
Xi Jinping to EU: Let’s face “unilateral acts of bullying” together Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for April 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Mr. Jussi Halla-aho is currently visiting China at the invitation of Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The visit …
Finnish Speaker of Parliament visits China to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June Read More