Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore-based Synergy Marine Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Synergy Group, has signed an agreement to take over Maersk Tankers’ technical management business, according to this press release. This will strengthen Synergy …
Synergy Group to take over Maersk Tankers’ technical management business Read More
Are you dreaming of a dynamic everyday life in an international environment where you help to promote Danish interests in one of the world’s emerging markets? Use your interest in …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore is looking for interns for spring 2022 Read More
On 22 September, the Danish Church Thailand announced that the church is back with services and events. According to the announcement, as a new initiative, the Church now holds short devotionals once …
The Danish Church Thailand is back with services and events Read More
Along with other Philippine Green Building Council partners, Denmarks Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen presented Denmark’s initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainable cities during Episode 7 of the Green Building Conference …
Ambassador Sillasen presented Denmark’s initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainable cities Read More
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has advised the country’s consumers not to buy phones from the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi while citizens who are already in possession of the phones …
Lithuanians warned against Chinese phones – Danish expert says there is reason for concern Read More
After more than 18 months into the pandemic living with strict covid-19 restrictions, several countries with high vaccination rates are testing ways to open up and adapt a “living with …
How are Denmark and Singapore’s living with covid-19 strategy playing out? Read More
On Tuesday the court of Holstebro, Denmark, decided that a Thai woman who had stayed illegally in Denmark for more than two years had to serve 30 days in Danish …
Thai women in Denmark “Happy to be deported” Read More
The Horse racing season is upon Hong Kong and the Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at a night at the races on 13 October at adrenaline …
Join the Danish Chamber of Commerce for a night at the races in Hong Kong Read More
In connection with the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar recalled the UN Secretary General’s call for a global ceasefire while the Royal Norwegian Embassy in …
Denmark and Norway mark International Day of Peace in Myanmar Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion titled ‘How to Scale Nordic Fintechs to the World?’ on 28th September. About the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites Fintechs to Webinar and Panel Discussion Read More
Denmark’s K2 Management (K2M) has been appointed as owner’s engineer for two of TSV Investment’s onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 350 MW in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, …
K2M appointed as owner’s engineer for TSV Investment’s Gai Lai onshore wind projects Read More
The Chinese government has donated a shipment of the country’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines for United Nations Peacekeeping personnel, which arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark on 20 September, China Daily Reports. Zhang Maoyu, deputy …
Chinese donation of covid-19 vaccines for UN peacekeepers arrive in Denmark Read More
The liquidity problems that the Chinese real estate building company Evergrande has found itself in is making waves through the world economy. Evergrande has a collected debt of $305 …
The Chinese Evergrande company’s liquidity problem affects Scandinavia Read More
Did you know that King Chulalongkorn’s close friend and trusted adviser for more than 27 years, was Danish? Highlighting historical facts about the special Thai-Danish relations, the Embassy of Denmark …
King Chulalongkorn’s close friend and trusted adviser for more than 27 years was Danish Read More
On 17 September, Denmarks Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen paid a courtesy call to H.E. the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh. According to the Embassy …
Denmark and Vietnam discussed bilateral cooperation Read More
Are you a business mentor or start-up? Are you interested in mentoring your peers and bringing a lasting impact on Cambodia’s start-ups? Is your start-up needing crucial support in specific …
EuroCham and partners promote Cambodia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with “Finding X – Mentor Series” Read More
In the global fight against the pandemic, countries are observing each other for reference on how to best cope and handle the spread of covid-19. Regarding the spread amongst children, …
Singapore looks to Denmark in the battle against Covid-19 amongst children Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to their upcoming Coffee Meeting webinar: “Mediation as a Method of Dispute Resolution” on 30 September. More about the event: This coffee meeting …
DABS invite to Coffee Meeting webinar: “Mediation as a Method of Dispute Resolution” Read More
After years with record-high prices on Danish produced pork meat, the price is now going down fast and substantially, DR writes. The main reason behind this development is the lacking …
Decreasing Chinese demand makes Danish pork prices drop Read More
Big shipping companies like Danish Maersk emit loads of CO2 every year in their work of transporting goods worldwide. Because of the vast areas that big container ships cross on …
Danish and Singaporean universities cooperate to develop green solutions for shipping industry Read More
The tradition of The Danish Seamen’s Churches goes back more than 150 years to a time when international shipping was quite different than what it is today. As shipping has …
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong serves both local Danes and crews on Danish ships Read More
When Heine Joensen moved to Thailand, he thought that he was going to relax. But he quickly found out he could not just lean back and do nothing. “I need …
Danish entrepreneur turns tropical waste into industrial pallets Read More
Indonesia has eased entry restrictions so it is now possible to apply for a business visa, according to the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia. The Embassy notes that it is still …
Indonesia ease entry restrictions – now possible to apply for a business visa Read More
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei is seeking to recruit a Danish- and English-speaking commercial and office assistant. The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei supports Danish citizens living in Taiwan, …
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei is looking for a commercial and office assistant Read More
On 15 September, The Embassy of Denmark in China introduced a newly built museum, The Hans Christian Andersen House, to Chinese audiences via a press conference in Beijing, Global Times reports. The …
Denmark launched H.C Andersen museum virtual tour for Chinese tourists Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to their upcoming event titled ‘Coping Strategies In Times Of Uncertainty: A Guide for Educators, Students and Parents’ on 21 …
Join EuroCham PH upcoming event on coping strategies in times of uncertainty Read More
The Danish Jewelry maker Pandora is the world’s largest jewelry maker by production capacity and on 14 September the company announced new financial targets and a detailed roadmap for its new growth …
Danish Jewelry maker Pandora aims to triple revenue in China Read More
A combination of shortage in computer chips and the container crisis is making it very hard for the Danish owned Sand Future company which produces high-pressure washers to deliver customers …
Danish owned factory in Shanghai is having trouble reaching customers Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and partners invite you to the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit on 23 and 30 September. More about the event: Against the backdrop …
Join the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit Read More
Wasuthon who also goes by the nickname “Guide” now has his adoption approved under Danish law. After the family got the adoption rejected twice, the Appeal Authority of Denmark has …
Danish appeal authority approve Wasuthon’s adoption in Thailand and opens up for Danish adoption Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at The Economist Events Innovation@Work Asia on 18-21 September. This event will bring together 1,500 business leaders …
Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at Innovation@Work Asia Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming breakfast covering the upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai on 24 September. More about …
DCCC invites to session on upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has through Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund I (“CI NMF”) entered into a joint venture with PT Akuo Energy Indonesia, a subsidiary of French renewable …
CIP and Akuo team up on 400-MW renewables development in Indonesia Read More
For this year’s Christmas celebration SwedCham and the other Nordic Chambers are excited to bring an authentic Nordic Christmas experience to Nordic Chamber members and Hong Kong as the Chambers …
Nordic Christmas celebrations are on their way to Hong Kong Read More
Closed factories and ports, especially in China, have created major problems for companies throughout the pandemic because it was suddenly much more difficult and much more expensive to move goods …
Expert on supply chains: Shutdowns in China will affect Nordic consumers Read More
Simba Hansen is not a typical Vietnamese name and the story behind the name is even more unusual. She was named after the Danish-flagged ETA (Det Østasiatiske Kompagni or ØK) …
Vietnamese boat refugee named after Danish-flagged ship and crew who rescued her Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘The era of digital payment’ on 21 September. About the event, NordCham Philippines writes: …
NordCham Philippines invites to ‘The era of digital payment’ webinar Read More
Outbound overseas exchange programs and internships were in March 2020 suspended by the Ministry of Education (MOE) due to the pandemic, but Singaporean students will soon be able to travel …
Singaporean students will soon be able to travel to countries such as Sweden and China Read More
Last week, two new hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) –MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo – arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from …
Two new CTVs arrive at MHO-Co in Denmark from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard Read More
EuroCham Cambodia is launching their “Real Estate September”, a series of 3 webinars on 16, 22, and 27 September 2021. All 3 webinars revolve around achieving “quality real estate for …
EuroCham Cambodia is launching Real Estate September series Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares yet another historic fact about the good and strong relations between Thailand and Denmark. As part of their ‘Did you Know’ …
Denmark played an important role in the establishment of Thai Airways International Read More
On 9 September, the Danish Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen attend a meeting with Vietnam’s Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh to discuss challenges faced by businesses during the …
Denmark and Vietnam discuss challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic Read More
Denmark-based Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy company, and T&T Group, one of Vietnam’s leading companies with activities in several industries and 80,000 employees, signed on 9 September a letter …
Ørsted and T&T sign letter of intent for strategic cooperation on offshore wind projects in Vietnam Read More
The Malaysian-Danish Business Council and the Malaysian-Swedish Business Council in cooperation with Malaysian-Finnish Business Council and partners invite you to join the virtual event titled ‘MM2H Programme: 2nd Home or …
Join the dialogue on the MM2H Programme: 2nd Home or Go Home? Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines will pioneer an event entitled NordCham DiversiTV: The Network of Diversity Dialogue and Development on 22 September with Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg …
NordCham PH and Sweden to highlight the importance of gender equality and diversity Read More
This year marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Denmark established on 28 September 1946 and the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy in Denmark are …
The Philippines and Denmark continue anniversary celebrations all through September Read More
According to a new Danish law, a website can be blocked for Danish users if “It on numerous occasions has sold or administered sales of products that are recognized as …
New Danish law blocks Chinese “Banggood” site from Danish internet users Read More
Cambodia has since 2017 become ASEAN’s leading supplier of bicycles to the EU, according to Bike Europe and over the past eight months, the country exported 1.86 million bicycles into …
Cambodia is ASEAN’s largest exporter of bicycles to the EU – Denmark and Sweden are notable buyers Read More
On 8 September, Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen shared Denmark’s contribution to food waste reduction during the official launch of GRASP 2030, which is an initiative led by Indonesia Business Council …
Denmark supports Indonesia in achieving sustainable business practices and green goals Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join the Green Forum to explore EU and Hong Kong’s current and upcoming climate agendas #TheGreenWay on 16 September. More …
Join the Green Forum to explore EU and Hong Kong’s current and upcoming climate agendas Read More