Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A family-owned Danish clothing brand, Bestseller, will close all 1300 of its offline stores in China by the end of July 2022. Even though the company reported its best-ever results …
Danish clothing brand closes 1300 stores in China Read More
Tan Naifen, deputy secretary-general of CANSI, said the growing shipping demand and rising freight rates have significantly bolstered both revenue and profit growth of global shipping and energy companies, such …
China’s shipbuilding industry takes a page from Denmark’s book amidst global push to reduce CO2 emissions Read More
Mathias Søby Kristensen recalls in a Danish TV documentary how he was drugged and sexually abused by a Thai man during a weeklong nightmare vacation on Phuket. The today 27 …
Danish man recalls being sexually abused for a week in Phuket Read More
Grace Fu, the Singaporean Minister for Sustainability and the Environment test positive for Covid-19 while in Denmark, a new report said. According to her own post, Ms Fu said she …
Singaporean Minister for Sustainability and the Environment tested positive for Covid-19 in Denmark Read More
When Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod recently spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, via the phone where issues were discussed to improve bilateral relations between the two countries. On …
Foreign Minister tells Denmark China is working for peace ‘in its own way’ Read More
European Union leaders described Asia as a “theatre of tensions” last Thursday as the warned of the increasing assertiveness of China even as they called on Beijing to defend the …
The EU wants to take on a bigger role in Asia Read More
Danish jewelry group Pandora plans to build a $100 million jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, a news report said last week. This will be the company’s third manufacturing site and …
Danish Jewelry group to open $100 million jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam Read More
On Thursday the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod, held talks via the phone with China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, a news report said. Both sides …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds talks via phone with Chinese counterpart Read More
Decathlon, with their 2Hour Click & Collect service, have partnered with A.P. Moller – Maersk, the integrated container logistics company, and are now extending the partnership to cover the optimization …
Danish integrated logistics company partners up to enhance last-mile service in Singapore Read More
Thaifex Anuga-Asia 2022 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from 24-28 May 2022 is one of the leading exhibitions in Asia for the food and beverage industry. The event …
Norwegian and Danish presence at ThaiFex Anuga Asia Read More
In an activity as part of an environmental hygiene campaign, with a focus on preserving the marine environment, three Scandinavian swimmers – two Swedes and a Danish citizen – took …
Three Scandinavians do a marathon swim across from Karimunjawa island to Jepara in Indonesia in the name of preserving the environment Read More
A summit was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, last week where Prime Minister Barendra Modi, met with four Nordic Prime Ministers from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe …
Five Scandinavian countries meet with India’s Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties Read More
Singaporean politician, Grace Fu, who has been serving as the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment since 2020 will be in Copenhagen, Denmark from 12 to 13 May for the …
Singaporean politician to discuss climate action progress in Denmark Read More
Denmark, Sweden and Norway have been hailed as the world’s top countries where freedom of expression flourishes, said a news report in the wake of World Press Freedom Day. Many …
Norway, Denmark and Sweden top countries where freedom of expression flourishes Read More
A Thai woman has been arrested in Nakhon Sawan for allegedly masterminding a traffic accident in a plot to kill her Danish husband and cash in his THB 10 million …
Thai Wife arrested for plotting to kill her Danish husband in Nakhon Sawan Read More
On 27 April, a court set up by the Myanmar State Administrative Council in Naypyitaw sentenced detained State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to an additional 5 years’ imprisonment. …
Statement by EU External Action on the latest sentencing of State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Ky Read More
Ambassador Grete Sillasen and Embassy staff are currently visiting Cebu and on 27 April, the Trade Council witnessed the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). The Embassy of Denmark in …
Danish delegation witnessed the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Read More
Media reports show a video that had been viewed hundreds of times on social media claiming that Russian president, Vladimir Putin, had condemned Danish authorities for plundering an Indonesian oil …
Fake news says Putin accused Denmark of plundering Indonesian oil tanker Read More
Until recently, China’s recipe for keeping the covid-19 virus in check has been described as a success but now the concern is that the zero-infection strategy risks locking China in …
Danish correspondent in Shanghai: China’s prize for sticking to strategy is becoming very high Read More
Thailand Board of Investments (BOI), Nordic office, invites you to join its webinar on measures to support your business development in Thailand, with BOI and testimonials from companies in the …
Learn more about doing business in Thailand: Opportunities in the Technology sector Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen and a delegation of staff from the Embassy of Denmark are there days visiting Cebu. The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines shares that the …
Ambassador Sillasen and Embassy staff visits Cebu Read More
On 25 April, Denmark’s Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen presented The Letter of Credence to the King of Malaysia His Majesty Yang Di-Pertoan Agung, Sultan Abdullah of Pahang. The Embassy …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen presented The Letter of Credence to the King of Malaysia Read MoreDanish-owned Lego Group hopes to open its first carbon neutral factory in Vietnam. This would be its second manufacturing site in Asia. The Group was granted their investment registration certificate …
Danish Lego Group’s high hopes for Vietnam carbon neutral project Read More
Last week, Denmark’’s Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen together with high management delegations from Copenhagen Infrastructure Copenhagen (CIP) and Vestas met with Vice Minister of MOIT Dand Hoang An …
CIP and Vestas high-level management met with the Vice Minister of MOIT in Vietnam Read More
Chinese pandas only have one chance a year to reproduce whether they live in the wild or in a zoo and now the pandas in Copenhagen zoo meet again to …
Pandas in Copenhagen zoo meet again to mate – future cubs belong to China Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen had a courtesy meeting with the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Panglima TNI Andika Perkasa. During the meeting, the …
Denmark and Indonesia discussed the importance of international defense cooperation Read More
EuroCham is with their ‘Digital Economy Programme Survey’ reaching out to European organizations operating in Singapore. About the survey, EuroCham Singapore writes: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process of …
European organizations operating in Singapore – EuroCham Singapore needs your help Read More
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 May 2022 and introduced two new entry schemes specifically …
Thailand lifts RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022 Read More
The Food & Agriculture team from the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia visited Carlsberg Brewery Sdn Bhd during its first official trip to neighboring Malaysia. In a statement, the Embassy notes Carlsberg’s …
Danish Food & Agriculture team visited Carlsberg Brewery Sdn Bhd in Malaysia Read More
FinnCham Hong Kong invites you to sign up for the upcoming webinar “Finland Talks: Premium Design that Is a Joy to Use” on 27 April. The event is co-hosted together …
Sign up for Finland Talks: Premium Design that Is a Joy to Use Read More
EuroCham Cambodia to invite you to the Chamber’s newest event, the “Sunset Minigolf Tournament” on 29 April. More about the event, EuroCham writes: The Sunset Minigolf Tournament promises to provide …
Join EuroCham’s sunset minigolf tournament in Cambodia Read More
On 14 April, Denmark’s Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen participated in the launch of a Greening Cement Project in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The launch was also witnessed by …
Ambassador Christensen participated in launch of Greening Cement Project in Quang Ninh Read More
On 1 June, Denmark will hold a referendum on whether to join the European Union’s cooperation on security and defense and abolish the EU defense reservation in Denmark. Eligible voters …
Voters abroad can now vote in Denmark’s referendum on joining EU’s common defense Read More
It is now easier for people from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to visit Vietnam and see what the country is known for. According to the news on Vietnamplus.vn the Ministry of Culture, …
Updated Vietnam entry requirements for Scandinavian visitors Read More
Danish Andreas’ covid nightmare in Shanghai came to an end when he found a ticket out of the country, but before that, he had to beg for food from the …
Dane broke out of apartment in Shanghai and walked 20 km to the airport after 17 days of hunger Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia have strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden last week. Riots broke out in the country after the Quran was burned on 14 and …
Malaysia and Indonesia condemn burning of Quran in Sweden Read More
The largest Danish gas exploration field, Tyra, is now waiting mainly for the processing platform currently under construction at the McDermott shipyard in Batam, Indonesia off the coast of Singapore. …
Danish Tyra II gas site waiting for module from Indonesia Read More
Malaysian citizens who have completed primary vaccinations with Sinovac can now receive an additional dose of Pfizer, which allows them to travel to Denmark, Iceland Norway and Sweden and other …
Additional Pfizer dose for Malaysian travellers to Scandinavian countries Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is reaching out to its members in Shanghai, many of whom have been locked down for over a month while China is …
Danes locked down in Shanghai as China battles Covid Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen, together with Minister Counselor for Food and Agriculture, Hanne Larsen, were invited to participate in a public hearing for Embassies hosted …
Danish delegation participated in public hearing for Embassies in Indonesia Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to their upcoming webinar titled “Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges” on 20 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: Due …
Briefing about Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to join the second webinar out of a series of four webinars in 2022, where you will get a chance to meet the …
DABAs ‘Meet the Chambers’ continues with Indonesia & Cambodia Read More
This week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen visited the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province Bandung to meet with West Java Governor, Ridwan Kamil. According to the Embassy of …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen visited Bandung to meet with West Java Governor Read More
If you watch the movie “Fantastic Creatures 3: Dumbledore’s Secrets” at the cinema in China, you will miss a very special scene between Danish Mads Mikkelsen and American actor Jude …
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen censored in China: Gay scenes removed Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Manufacturing in China – Best Practices for Handling Uncertainty and Shaping the Future Footprint” on 20 …
Learn more about manufacturing in China Read More
Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) promotes participation and empowerment of local women through ‘Women Saving Groups’ in villages in Southern Shan State in Myanmar. In a recent statement, the Embassy …
Denmark supports MIID in empowering women of the rural communities in Myanmar Read More
It’s been over ten days since a resident of Danish Cathrine Mosegaard Hansen’s apartment complex tested positive for covid-19. That is why she is now locked up inside her apartment …
Danish woman in lockdown in Shanghai – The front gate is locked Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia visited Riau Islands to continue the discussion on how Denmark can support the green transition and sustainable waste management in the province as part …
Denmark visited Seven Clean Seas on Riau Islands to discuss green transition Read More
For World Health Day on 7 April, the Embassy of Denmark in China published the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s campaign song “What the Fuck is a Legume” with Chinese subtitles. The …
Music video promotes sustainable diet and culinary exchange between Denmark and China Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation” on April 27. More about the webinar, DBAS writes: At …
DBAS webinar: Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation Read More