Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Established in 2012, The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines brings together the Nordic-Philippine business community and promotes and facilitates trade, commerce, industry, and investment between the Philippines and …
NordCham PH’s key information to doing business with the Philippines and the Nordics Read More
Join DBAS coffee table meeting titled ‘A Primer on Singapore’s Political/Legal System and Recent Political Developments’ on 12 August from 8 am to 9 am. More about the event: Singapore’s …
Join DABS for a Primer on Singapore’s Political/Legal System and Recent Political Developments Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is together with the Centre of Live & Learn for Environment and Community and the Green Generation Network calling for proposals for the Danish-funded “Green Generation …
Danish-funded youth action for climate and sustainable energy fund calls for proposals Read More
As of Monday 19 July, there is good news for elderly Nordic citizens in Thailand regarding covid-19 vaccination and according to a recent announcement shared by the Norwegian Embassy in …
Thailand to provide Covid-19 vaccine to all foreigners aged 75 and over Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares the current travel restrictions to Denmark and the general travel advice (Rejsevejledningen) which has been updated as of 17 July. The Embassy states that Thailand …
Denmark updates travel restrictions regarding travel to/from Thailand Read More
Danish Nils Thostrup has held several important positions in the newspaper world, and his great interest in China has resulted in a handful of books. On July 20, he …
Former editor-in-chief and China author Nils Thostrup turns 85 years old Read More
In a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia writes that Denmark and Indonesia are key partners in tomorrow’s food and agriculture solutions. Indonesia aims for self-sufficiency in food …
Denmark and Indonesia key partners in tomorrow’s food and agriculture solutions Read More
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Novo Nordisk specializes in diabetes care medication and the long-established Danish company has been providing …
Novo Nordisk to raise the amount of clinical trial investment in Thailand Read More
On 15 July, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen, hosted a virtual contract signing ceremony for the La Gan offshore wind project, the Embassy of Denmark in …
La Gan Offshore Wind Power project signs geotechnical survey contract Read More
Business magazine Forbes has brought a list ranking the top 25 countries in the world by intelligence. In general, the list, which has been prepared and examined by the discount website …
Ranked: Some Asian countries are smarter than the Scandinavian countries Read More
In the latest issue of NYT, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok speaks about the importance of having a Danish priest in Thailand and touches down on some of the …
The Embassy of Denmark on the importance of having a Danish priest onsite in Thailand Read More
The Nordic countries of Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland are still some of the happiest countries in the world, at least according to The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions …
The Nordic countries are still the happiest in the world Read More
In the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s most recent update in their series of “ON THIS DAY”, the embassy shares this interesting historical fact about Thailand’s first-ever railway line: …
Thailand’s first-ever railway line was built by Danes Read More
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, and Barghest Building Performance (BBP), a Singapore-based energy efficiency technology provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver …
Grundfos partners with Singapore tech company to meet Southeast Asia’s sustainable cooling needs Read More
Join NordCham Philippines for a virtual speed networking event on 29 July 2021 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and meet amazing people! More about the event: Even when you …
Join NordCham Philippines for virtual speed networking event Read More
The Chinese steel companies are, with their cheaper prices for materials and large government support well on their way to out-competing the Danish steel companies – which are now looking …
Danish Steel companies are being pressured hard by Chinese counterparts Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes their two new student assistants Naomi and Amanda who have chosen to spice up their studies and join an ambitious and dynamic team …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new student assistants Read More
Denmark, Japan, European Union, the United States, and Canada were amongst countries across the world that on 12 July celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Philippines’ arbitral award, the …
Denmark celebrates Hague ruling 5 years ago on the Philippines area in the South China Sea Read More
Having always dreamed of becoming self-employed, Bunmee Khamyang has now taken the leap to become independent and has opened Sawadee Thaimassage in the city of Haderslev in the south of …
Thai massage therapist follows her dream and opens her own clinic in Denmark Read More
In the last six months, several Chinese car manufacturers have launched electric cars (EVs) in Denmark, and they have already begun to challenge the established EV car industry including Volkswagen …
Chinese EV manufacturers challenge the established car industry in Denmark Read More
In a recent update, the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai highlights Nordic collaboration in China and its long roots. The Consulate General writes that a good example of …
Nordic Centre at Fudan University plays important role in bridging Nordic universities with China Read More
The Switzerland-based global transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Danish Peer Gjoew Rasmussen as managing director of Kuehne + Nagel Singapore & Malaysia, The Load Star writes. …
K+N appoints Danish Peer Gjoew Rasmussen to head Singapore and Malaysia Read More
It’s a busy time at the Danish Seamen’s Church with several ships sailing under the flag of Denmark docking at the ports of Hong Kong these days. In a recent …
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong caters to Danish flagged ships Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China introduces their “Hygge” series with a Paint like a Pro: Masterclass in Traditional Chinese Painting on 21 July. More about the Hygge series: …
Join DCCC for art and hygge Read More
If you urgently need a new Danish passport in Hong Kong then this is for you. Due to an employee’s own private return trip to Denmark, the Danish Consulate General …
Extraordinary opportunity to renew your Danish passport in Hong Kong Read More
You can now experience the Danish-Icelandic Virtual Reality art ‘Hyperrealities: Olafur Eliasson, Marina Abramović, Anish Kapoor’ at the Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. According to the Embassy …
Experience a Danish-Icelandic Virtual Reality art at ArtScience Museum in Singapore Read More
It might seem paradoxical that the well-known Danish doctor and corona critic Vibeke Manniche has done so much to talk the covid-19 pandemic down in the last many months while …
Corona critical Danish doctor makes money on selling test kits from China Read More
A new loan matching program for export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been announced by the Ministry of Commerce, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce shares in a recent update …
New loan matching program for export-oriented SMEs available in Thailand Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines invites you to join their BDO Financeluent Series: Relevant Programmes in Times of Covid-19 on 27 July. More about the event: When …
Join NordCham’s BDO Financeluent Series: Relevant Programmes in Times of Covid-19 Read More
The couple Nu and Peder Haahr have taken over the lease of Motel Højer in the south of Denmark and to stand out, they will be opening a Thai restaurant …
Thai-Danish couple takes over local hotel and adds a Thai restaurant Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to the book launch with Jacob Johansen on 29 July at Jacob Jensen Design Studio in Shanghai. More about the event: …
DCCC invites to book launch with Jacob Johansen in Shanghai Read More
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will this winter be offering direct flights from Arlanda, Stockholm to Bangkok, and Phuket in Thailand. According to Breaking travel News, starting from 22 October, Finnair …
Finnair to offer long-haul routes from Sweden to Bangkok and Phuket Read More
Denmark and Indonesia share the same ambitions to create a clean energy transition and the Government of Denmark and the government of Indonesia have committed to upscale the two …
Denmark and Indonesia to upscale energy partnership over the next five years Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China welcomes through their recent newsletter CHIC Investment and Global Executive Business Association as new members CHIC Investment Founded in 2009 in China, Chic Group …
DCCC East welcomes new members Read More
Favorable conditions for the installation of wind turbines in China primarily made 2020 a busy year for the wind turbine supplier Polytech and the company can present an annual result …
Danish Polytech doubled 2020 result primarily thanks to good market conditions in China Read More
The DCCC is pleased to inform you that the conference “Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue with European Enterprises” will be held on July 13 at Shanghai Garden Hotel. The “Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue …
DCCC invites to Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue with European Enterprises conference Read More
Marsun Shipyard in Thailand has landed a contract for two Inertia M3 high-speed trimaran crew transfer vessels (CTVs) from the joint Danish-Taiwanese offshore establishment UMO, Offshore wind reports. UMO was …
Thai shipbuilder lands contract with Danish-Taiwanese offshore company Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China has with its recent newsletter given a June update from the Royal Danish Consulate in China including some of Consulate General Jakob …
DCCC East: June update from the Royal Danish Consulate in China Read More
If you have received two doses of covid-19 vaccines you are basically fully vaccinated but not all countries in the world accept cross-vaccines and Thailand is one of them. Danish …
Cross-vaccinated Nordic residents can not enter Thailand without quarantine Read More
According to the Department of Disease Control, foreigners in Thailand will soon be able to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand. The Department of Disease Control states that the newly …
Thailand to allow some foreigners to register for Covid-19 vaccine Read More
According to the Embassy of Finland and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia, the Indonesian authorities have from 6 July imposed additional restrictions on entry into Indonesia as well as …
Nordic embassies update on COVID-19 situation in Indonesia Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok explains the story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand and the slogan attached to the …
The story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand Read More
Denmark has more than forty years of experience in the development and implementation of environmental policy in a partnership between the public and private sector and civil society. This cooperation …
Denmark and Indonesia – a mutually beneficial relationship for the environment Read More
SwedCham China is inviting you to join their upcoming webinar: China Financial index 2021 – presenting Nordic business opportunities with SEB on 6 July. More about the event: The latest …
SwedCham China presents Nordic business opportunities with SEB Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join the next coffee table meeting on 15 July, where DABS Member Johan Bergendorff will talk about Crisis Management in Action. More …
Join DABS Coffee Table Meeting on Crisis Management in Action Read More
77-year-old Norwegian Knut Hauslo lives in Pattaya, Thailand, and has still not received a covid-19 vaccine. He is part of a group of elderly Norwegians who are permanent residents of …
Norwegian in Thailand asks his government for vaccine help Read More
In celebration of 75 Years Diplomatic Relations with the Philippines, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines through its partnership with Lazada launches the first-ever Danish Pavilion entitled “Think Happiness, Think Denmark” …
Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines launches “Think Happiness – Think Denmark” Read More
China’s Communist Party is the world’s largest political organization with 92 million members and the party is everywhere in Chinese society. The Communist Party is even a part of all …
China’s Communist Party is everywhere – also in Danish companies Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s recent highlight of Denmark – Thailand relations is a throwback to the year 1907. Because exactly 108 years ago, Thailand’s King Chulalongkorn was on …
King Chulalongkorn visited Denmark during his second Europe trip 108 years ago Read More
The Danish band Lukas Graham has recently collaborated with the talented Vietnamese artist Vũ and released a new bilingual version of the song “Happy For You”. In a recent interview, …
Danish Lukas Graham collaborates with Vietnamese artist on bilingual song Read More