Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Four owners, two of which are from Thailand, are behind a new takeaway restaurant that has opened in the Danish city of Vejle and focuses on Thai food with the …
New restaurant Thai Tanic is off to a good start in Denmark Read More
A new Investment Review (VIR) report citing data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), shows that Vietnamese exports to the EU have seen an 18 percent on-year …
Exports from Vietnam to EU reach US$10 billion in first quarter of 2021 Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
According to an announcement from Novo Holdings, the Danish holding company has joined the US$ 80 million Series C financing in Halodoc, an Indonesia-based health tech platform, media PR Newswire …
Novo Holdings makes its first investment in an Asian health tech company Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …
Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV Read More
Some countries are restricting use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to certain age groups, or suspending use, after European and British regulators confirmed possible links to rare blood clots. Johnson …
Update: How the world response to AstraZeneca vaccine Read More
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
ECMOHO Limited a leading integrated solution provider in the non-medical health and wellness market in China, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Royal Danish …
ECMOHO collaborates with Royal Danish Consulate General to Strengthen Danish Exports among Chinese Consumers Read More
The Danish health authorities announced on Monday that AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine can still be given to people who want it, despite the country’s decision to scrap the vaccine from its …
Denmark continues offering Astra Zeneca vaccine on a voluntary basis Read More
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s Family Fun Day Concert: Let’s tour the world: II on 24 April in Kuala Lumpur will take the audience on a voyage around the world, performing …
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra features music from Denmark Read More
Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …
Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog cart (pølsevogn) at the embassy’s yard in Beijing on 16 April with the following update: …
Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog stand Read More
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard gave a presentation at Novo Nordisk’s Annual Company Meeting where 180 employees of Novo Nordisk Thailand participated. The presentation highlighted Danish values and how the …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated Novo Nordisk Thailand’s annual company meeting Read More
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) next webinar on 29 April will cover “Screening and approval of foreign investments- new strict rules proposed by the Danish government” About the webinar: Nikolaj Juhl …
Danish government proposes new strict rules on approval of foreign investments: DCBF webinar Read More
The Danish artist Ole Aakjær only discovered his passion for watercolor art seven years ago and now he has been invited to exhibit his art in China – something he …
Danish artist invited to exhibit his art in China Read More
The China-Europe freight train has a series of important advantages and Finland welcomes more freight train connections with China, Ville Skinnari, Finnish minister for development cooperation and foreign trade said …
Finnish Minister: Huge potential for trade between China and Finland by rail Read More
For several months the whole world has been a red zone according to The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel guidelines which means that all travel from Denmark is discouraged. …
Denmark is opening up for travel from Thailand, Singapore, and parts of the Nordic Region Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai – Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their joint Danish – Finnish easter lunch in Bangkok. The invitation …
Danish – Finnish Easter Lunch at Stable Lodge in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar covering: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage on 26 April. More about the webinar: In …
TNCC webinar: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage Read More
Danish Bestseller, the international, family-owned fashion company has urged the European Union (EU) to develop clear guidelines for how companies should conduct themselves when economic sanctions are imposed, media fibre2fashion …
Danish company Bestseller urges EU to take action on Myanmar Read More
The Trade Council at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently looking for a dedicated and dynamic Digital Sales / E-Commerce Commercial Advisor to assist Danish businesses’ digital sales activities …
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Digital Sales/E-Commerce Commercial Advisor Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
Rigshospitalet, one of Denmark’s largest hospitals and the most highly specialized hospital in Copenhagen declared Danish Mie Chronberg stable enough for a gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in …
Dane was stable enough for gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in Denmark Read More
According to an international survey by the Nippon Foundation of female attitudes, East Asia women showed a tendency to view giving birth out of wedlock negatively whereas most Northern European …
Survey: Asian Women less open to having children outside marriage than Nordic counterparts Read More
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification Read More
The Philippines is seeking to obtain the Covid-19 vaccines leftovers particularly from Denmark that has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Manila Bulletin reports. According to a tweet on …
The Philippines seeks to obtain ‘leftover’ COVID-19 vaccines from Denmark Read More
On 12 April 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Vietnam announced: We are very happy at the Danish Embassy! The Denmark in Your Eyes 2021 Contest has received more than …
Danish embassy flooded with kids paintings from the Denmark in Your Eyes 2021 contest Read More
On 16 April 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok announced Phnom Penh consulate temporarily closed for in-person attendance until 28 April 2021 due to lockdown in Cambodia. The consulate …
Consulate of Denmark in Phnom Penh temporary close until 28 April Read More
On 15 April 2021 the Nordic embassies in Myanmar released a joint statement, signed by Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, that read: During this year’s Thingyan holiday, which is a …
Nordic embassies again urge Myanmar army to stop killing and restore internet Read More
With pork production in the Philippines heavily impacted by African swine fever (ASF), President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order temporarily lowering tariff rates for imported pork muscle cuts. The …
Philippines cuts tariffs and increases pork production quota to stabilize market price Read More
Danish photographer Mads Nissen took the winning photograph on an assignment in Brazil in which he portrayed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on life in some of the South …
Danish photographer Mads Nissen won the World Press Photo of the Year award Read More
The Business Committee in the Danish city of Sønderborg has just approved a new action plan for internationalization, which will develop the municipality’s business community in a more international direction. …
Danish city’s new action plan focuses on trade with China Read MoreThe Chinese wind sector has grown enormously within the past 15 years, with Danish expertise acting as a key helper. Danish daily JydskeVestkysten has spoken to Kaare Sandholt, chief expert …
Denmark’s help was important for China’s wind turbine boom Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …
Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport? Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore together with the Danish Maritime Authority hosts “Greening Tomorrow, Today: Partnerships For Zero Carbon Shipping” on 22 April, a virtual event where maritime players will …
Danish Embassy Singapore and partners host ‘Partnership for zero-carbon shipping’ webinar Read More
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, which was born in 1921 in Shanghai. To mark the anniversary, local media Shine have run …
Shanghai through the eyes of Danish businessman Read More
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany, among others, have mapped the proportion of mothers in 170 countries who have lost a child. The result, now …
Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Singapore, and Hong Kong amongst countries with the lowest infant mortality rate Read More
After a long journey from the Philippines and a year’s delay, Fjord Line’s new catamaran has finally arrived at Hirtshals Harbor in Denmark. Fjord FSTR, which is a state-of-the-art and …
Fjord FSTR finally arrives Hirtshals, Denmark Read More
The Danish company Tajco, which makes tailpipes for cars, has branches in six countries and recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Simultaneously with the celebration in Denmark, the anniversary was also …
Danish company celebrated its 75th anniversary in six countries including China Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to Evening Talk on EU Trade Policy as a Drive for Change in Asia on 13 April. The invitation reads: Why is the European …
SwedCham: Evening Talk on EU Trade Policy Read More
In Denmark, most adopted children come from abroad, especially from Vietnam and South Korea, but for the first time in many years, there are more Danish than foreign children up …
More Danish than Asian children up for adoption in Denmark Read More
The left-wing party Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) won the Greenland vote and are now saying no to the Australian company with close Chinese connections, Greenland Minerals, regarding a proposed mining project in Kvandefjeld. …
Newly elected party in Greenland says no to Australia and China regarding rare earth project Read More
On 30 March 2021 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kim Hojlund Christensen paid a visit to Binh Thuan Province. He had a meeting with Mr. Le Tuan Phong, Chairman of …
Ambassador Christensen visited Binh Thuan Province and La Gan offshore wind project Read More
A new clinic offering certified Thai massage has opened its doors in the Danish city of Fredericia. The owner is Navarat Thomsen who is originally from Thailand but has lived …
Navarat has taken Thailand’s massage techniques with her to Denmark Read More
On 9 april 2021 the joint statement by ambassadors in Myanmar was released, the statement read: Two months ago, on February 9, Mya Thwe Thwe Khine was shot while taking …
International ambassadors share a joint condolence to lost lives in Myanmar protest Read More
The Philippines has contributed US$15,000 to a special Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Trust Fund to support the construction of a new facility, the OPCW Centre for …
The Philippines joins China, Finland, Sweden, and Thailand in contributing to future ChemTech Centre Read More
Former US security adviser John Bolton believes that China is a danger to democratic countries and in an exclusive interview with NRK, he warns Norway against entering into a closer …
Former US security adviser: Norway should not sign a free trade agreement with China Read More
President Xi Jinping told German leader Angela Merkel during a phone call Wednesday that he hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China”, Chinese state media reported, following an international …
President Xi hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China” Read More