Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After Aftenposten on 1 July united with three other Nordic newspapers and published a protest letter in support of Press freedom in Hong Kong on the front page, the Chinese …
Chinese Embassy in Norway: We are shocked by Aftenposten’s criticism Read More
The Danish Church Thailand need your help! For the past 18 months, it has been difficult to fundraise the necessary finances needed to run the Danish Church in Thailand and …
Help preserve the Danish Church Thailand Read More
Southern China is home to some of the world’s busiest container ports but recent outbreaks of the coronavirus have seen canceled flights, blocked communities, stopped trade along the coastline, and …
Maersk warns delay due to huge backlogs at Chinese ports Read More
The recent closure of Apple Daily is causing concern in the Nordic region and editors have joined forces in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong. Four Nordic …
Nordic newspapers unite in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong Read More
After being published in the Royal Gazette on 29 June, Thailand’s reopening plan starting with the “Phuket Sandbox” travel model is now official and from 1 July, fully vaccinated travelers …
And it’s official – Phuket opens to all Nordic vaccinated travelers with no quarantine Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) invites members to a webinar covering the Danish tax rules for Danes abroad on 8 July at 3 pm. More about the webinar from …
Learn more about the Danish tax rules for Danes abroad Read More
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2021: Svanehøj gets its breakthrough in the container ship market: Shipyard giants Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Samsung Heavy Industries have ordered deep-well gas fuel pumps …
Svanehøj wins fuel pump orders for 22 LNG-powered ULCV’s Read More
As part of the celebrations regarding 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has launched a 400-year anniversary quiz. The strong historical …
Test your knowledge of Thai-Danish relations in a 400-year anniversary quiz Read More
The competition for customers intensifies between Scandinavian air carriers and Singapore Airlines as the island-state carrier is opening up a new fifth-freedom route linking Copenhagen with Rome for some long-haul …
Singapore Airlines opens new European ‘fifth-freedom’ route via Copenhagen Read More
The Tibet Commission in Denmark has over the past five years conducted hundreds of interrogations digging deep into the Danish authorities’ actions during official visits to Denmark and on 25 …
The Tibet Commission in Denmark rounds up five years of interrogations – for now Read More
After 17 years, Denmark has made it to the quarter-final again at UEFA EURO! This time, they will be playing against the Czech Republic. Collaborating with the Consulate General of …
Watch Denmark in the quarter-final with DCCC and partners in Shanghai Read More
During the pandemic of COVID-19, cross-border travel has been heavily impacted in many different ways for everyone and especially for expats and their families in China. With a China Green …
SwedCham China sharp talk: How to get a Green Card in China Read More
Recently there has been some good news for Hong Kong residents in regards to Covid-19 restrictions, quarantine measures and vaccination and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has …
SwedCham updates on the Covid-19 situation for Hong Kong residents Read More
On June 22, Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi which is a High-level Policy Dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation …
Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting in Hanoi Read More
A historic agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean came into effect on 26 June after being signed by several countries including Norway, Denmark, Iceland, …
International agreement banning fishing in Central Arctic Ocean comes into effect Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham …
Join NordCham for the latest updates on the situation in the Philippines Read More
The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …
Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok marks International Seafarers Day on June 25 with a tribute to Denmark’s maritime history and the significance it has had on the historic relationship …
Denmark’s maritime history paved the way for relations between Denmark and Thailand Read More
Four Danish universities have recently been added to LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI’s official list which allows Indonesian students to apply for government scholarships, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia shares. The Indonesian …
Four Danish universities added to the Indonesian government scholarship list Read More
On 22 June, The Embassy of Denmark in China announced that the Consulate General of Denmark in Guangzhou is moving into new premises with the following update: We are pleased …
The Consulate General of Denmark in Guangzhou is moving Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam has just extended its MoU with the Medical Services Administration under the Vietnamese Ministry of Health for another two years. According to a statement, …
Denmark and Vietnam extend collaboration on health Read More
Last month the Nordic Embassies in Singapore used smart technology to engage their communities in Singapore in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrated the Nordic National …
Nordic Green Run profits donated to Coral Triangle Center Read More
In a recent update, The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong shares the delivery of two phones to the crew members on board the great ship Charlotte Maersk. The church …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong deliver phones to Charlotte Maersk Read More
In a joint statement more than 40 countries including Denmark and Sweden have called on China to allow independent observers to enter China’s Xinjiang region and investigate reports of widespread …
Over 40 countries are asking China to grant access to its Xinjiang region Read More
The Danish water treatment specialist Aquaporin is exhibiting the company’s latest products and solutions at their virtual booth at the all-virtual Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) which runs from 21 …
Danish water treatment specialist showcases at Singapore International Water Week Read More
The Second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ project in Singapore closes with attendance of over 10,000 students, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore writes in a recent update. …
Second edition of ‘EU at Your School’ closes with attendance of over 10,000 students Read More
The Scandinavian Society Siam which since 1920 has been the association of Scandinavian residents in Thailand has sent an appeal to all the governments of the Nordic countries to …
Scandinavian Society Siam appeals to Nordic Prime Ministers to vaccinate their citizens in Thailand Read More
The Danish company ScanTech Marine, which specialized in the repairs of advanced ship technology in China, has gone bankrupt due to the pandemic. In an interview with Danish media BT, …
ScanTech Marine goes bankrupt, CEO starts over Read More
Novo Nordisk Thailand has been recently recognized as one of the best companies to work in Thailand, Thailand Business News reports. Novo Nordisk Thailand is an affiliate of the Danish …
Novo Nordisk in Thailand a great place to work Read More
Ole Henriksen is one of the most popular skincare brands out there. Created by the Danish celebrity facialist Ole Henriksen, the product collection is now available again in Singapore for …
Ole Henriksen’s skincare products return to Singapore Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce HK has teamed up with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Chamber of Commerce, and the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the summer …
Celebrate summer with the Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong Read More
19 June marked the 160th birthday of José Protasio Rizal, a now-deceased Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period. He became a national hero because he …
Did you know that a Filipino hero translated H.C. Andersen fairy tales? Read More
The Danish Business Association in Singapore is hosting their first Coffee Table meeting this year starting on 1 July at Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd. The first DABS Coffee Table …
DABS Coffee Table Meetings are back on 1 July Read More
The EU Commission’s European Green Deal and Singapore’s Sustainability Concept Plan show the importance of Sustainability for both the EU Commission and the Singapore Government. EuroCham Singapore has similarly embraced …
EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2021 recognize sustainability practices in Singapore Read More
The Sustainable Development Report 2021 has just been released and among the top ten you find the Nordic countries Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway out of all 193 UN Member …
The Nordics remain in top ranks for Sustainable Development Report 2021 Read More
JazzDenmark’s Asia Project 2021-2023 is now open for applications and the organization is looking for musicians and orchestras with a heart for Southeast Asia and concrete ideas for activities amid …
JazzDanmark calls for musicians with a heart for Southeast Asia Read More
On 19 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Myanmar released a Statement attributable to UNFPA Office in Myanmar. Together with the Embassies of Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Today …
UNFPA and Nordic Embassies in Myanmar condemn sexual violence in the conflict Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to join JTC Corporation as they share info on Punggol Digital District, Jurong Innovation District, Woodlands North Coast and One-North in the next webinar …
Learn more about Smart and Sustainable Cities Read More
The Norwegian asset manager Storebrand and three other organizations have released a joint declaration pleading companies with business in Myanmar to take action, given the risk of human rights violations …
Declaration urges companies with business in Myanmar to take action Read More
Denmark has signed a new maritime co-operation agreement with China that will allow Denmark to provide green solutions to the massive Chinese shipbuilding industry, The Business Ministry (Erhvervsministeriet) writes in …
Denmark signs new maritime co-operation agreement with China Read More
The Danish fashion brand Ganni is expanding into the Chinese market with the company’s launch on the popular online retail platform Tmall, part of the Alibaba Group. Media Fashion United …
Danish fashion brand Ganni launches on China’s Tmall platform Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is making your magazine cover dreams come true with a contest to appear on their first magazine cover in the Philippines. With the caption, “Are …
Are you the next IKEA Philippines cover model? Read More
On 15 June 2021 the embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced: Today we celebrate GlobalWindDay2021. Did you know that one of the wind power pioneers was Danish? His name was …
Danish engineer pioneered electricity from windmills Read More
Road safety should always be a priority, says the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. A note on the Facebook page on 16 June 2021 read: A helmet has always been …
Danish Embassy Bangkok says road safety is important Read More
On 10 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) released an update on the Covid-19 situation, which read: Dear Members, Some very good news! Following tireless lobbying by our …
MDBC releases Covid-19 update for foreigners in Malaysia Read More
On 15 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) celebrated Flag Day online. A memo describing the event reads: According to the legend, the Danish flag, Dannebrog, on this …
MDBC celebrates virtual Flag Day Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming webinar, titled “B2B Branding: Today, Tomorrow, and in the Future Seminar,” on 29 June. The invitation reads: The …
DCCC’s B2B Branding: Today, Tomorrow and in the Future Seminar Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is assisting a Danish company, the La Gan Wind Power Corporation, in recruiting a legal counsel to their team. The following announcement explains all: …
La Gan Wind Power Corporation seeks legal counsel Read More
Arriving at the NATO Summit on Monday, Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, warned that China could be heading for military superiority if NATO does not tighten up regulations, media TV2 …
NATO sees China as security challenge Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church and Churches abroad’s (Danske Sømands- og Udlandskirker) publication NYT covers all sorts of topics and the theme for the latest issue is EMERGENCY. Read about the …
Danish priest describes visiting inmates in Thailand Read More