Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 16 November 2020 the Embassy of Denmark proudly introduces you to the Myanmar Education, Research and Learning Portal (MERAL) that is the first national free and open research portal …
Denmark introducing free research portal in Myanmar Read More
12 November 2020 the Embassy of Denmark and the Vietnam Denmark Friendship Association (VIDAFA) co-hosted the award ceremony of the Denmark in Your Eyes 2020 contest. The contest received huge …
Denmark in Your Eyes 2020 contest winners announced Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Have you registered yourself to watch Europe on Screen (EoS) 2020? One of Swedish films “Swoon” will be the Opening Film this year, and Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia and …
Ambassador Berg will be opening the 2020 Europe On Screen online film festival Read More
On 11 November 2020 the Royal Danish embassy in Manila announced the date to their next series of webinar discussion on biking. Here comes another Info Series on cycling that …
Danish Embassy Manila invites to the 4th Series on Green Mobility webinar Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites to a joint chamber event to celebrate the Christmas spirit on 27 November. “Let’s get into the Christmas spirit with NordCham and German Business …
NordCham Vietnam invites to networking in Christmas spirit on 27 Nov Read More
Baseco Compound, one of the largest and densest slums in Manila, gained access to clean water supply with two new water treatment systems given by the Danish Grundfos foundation. Grundfos …
Grundfos Foundation gave out a community grant worth P7.1 mil to assist Baseco Compound with clean water Read More
Denmark’s Minister for Food, Fisheries and Equal Opportunities Mogens Jensen said in an interview with Xinhua on 10 November 2020 that he saw the largest-ever representation of Danish food companies …
Denmark’s Minister for Food, Fisheries and Equal Opportunities wishes to strengthen China-Denmark cooperation Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard together with Khun Chatri Moonstan, Senior Commercial Advisor, visited the Danish design company, Jacob Jensen Design. The purpose of visit …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the Jacob Jensen Design and KMUTT Collaboration Announcement reception Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam is looking for candidates to full time positions such as Office Manager, Accountant, Event Coordinator, Communication Officer and a trainee in the green …
EuroCham Vietnam’s full time and internship positions open for applications Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
On 9 November 2020 the Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society announced finalized details for the 100 Years Cup. The dinner after the 100 Years Cup on 14th November will …
The SSS’s 100 Years Cup details finalized Read More
In order to further promote trade and investment between Laos and EU, EU Ambassador, Ms Ina Marciulionyte led a delegation comprised of representatives from EU member states, Ministries, LNCCI and …
EU Ambassador visited companies in Vientiane VITA Park Special Economic Zone Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard and Head of Commercial and Trade, Nils Robenhagen, had an opportunity to visit the Danish companies and Industrial estate located …
Ambassador Thorgaard and the visited Danish companies on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand Read More
On 6 November 2020 EuroCham representatives participated in a consultative meeting convened by the Council for the Development of Cambodia regarding the forthcoming Law on Investment. The purpose of this …
EuroCham met with Council for Development of Cambodia on Law of Investment Read More
Denmark has financed the production of 3.16 million disposable facemasks, 2.8 million reusable cloth face masks, 330,000 medical grade masks and 90,000 isolation gowns to keep Myanmar’s small and medium …
Denmark continues to keep garment sector alive while contributing to Covid-19 prevention Read More
Did you know that the Philippines is the 3rd largest generator of solid waste in Southeast Asia and is among the top plastic polluters globally? It is estimated that almost …
Sweden, Norway, Denmark embassies in Philippines invites to a webminar aims to share Nordic waste management experience Read More
With over 600 islands spanning a total sea area of 3.1 million square kilometers and 65% of its population residing in in coastal areas, Papua New Guinea (PNG) relies heavily …
European Experts Support Papua New Guinea’s Maritime Safety Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites to join their webinar on Impact Investment – The Role of Asset Managers in Green Finance which will be held virtually on …
EuroCham Singapore invites to the next webinar on 18 Nov Read More
On Friday 30 October 2020 the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) held its third-annual Gala Dinner & Business Awards in HCMC. Gathering over 450 business leaders, ambassadors and representatives of …
EuroCham Vietnam’s Gala Dinner & Business Award was yet another success Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam released a photobook from “Nordic Alumni Day – Work the Nordic Way” event. The semi-virtual event on 31 October …
NordCham Vietnam invited participants to tag friends in photobook “Nordic Alumni Day” Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
Last week, HRH Crown Princess Mary unveiled the Julemærke (Christmas seal) of 2020. The Christmas seal concept originates from Denmark, and since its debut in 1904, the concept has been …
Danish Crown Princess unveiled 2020 Christmas seal Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China announced the latest requirements for travelers on 4 November 2020 that said: Attention! China is now tightening the entry rules to China. All foreign …
China tightens travel restrictions from 7 Nov Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 2 November that Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar with Mrs Carrie Lam is postponed. New date will be informed later. According …
Hong Kong’s Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar postponed Read More
Last week, the Royal Danish Embassy and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) jointly hosted a workshop to discuss barriers and opportunities for improving conduction of research-based …
Danish Embassy and the Vietnamese MARD co hosted policy development workshop Read More
On 30 October 2020 the EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on Thursday in HCMC …
EU Ambassadors discussed EVFTA with the Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Read More
On 23 October 2020, the Danish embassy in Myanmar published the latest work that said: As we near the end of the rainy season, we expect temperatures to briefly drop, …
Danish embassy, MoEE, WWF undertook 2 years programme to assist Myanmar enhancing renewables capability Read More
Cine Europa 23 goes virtual this year for all fans to enjoy 19 of the best European films at home. Sweden’s pick for this year’s festival is “And Then We …
Cine Europa Film Festival goes virtual for 2020 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to “PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass” workshop three days in November. On this unique and practical PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass, developed …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to ‘PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass’ workshop Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Manila released the latest list on how to enter Denmark on 30 October 2020, that said: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN ENTERING DENMARK If you arrive from a …
The Danish Embassy Manila released the latest regulations on how to enter Denmark Read More
On Monday 26 October, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard presented to His Majesty King MahaVajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand the Letters of Credence officially accrediting him …
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard presented to His Majesty King MahaVajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard was invited to participate in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Denmark organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 by Asian Development Bank Read More
On 22 October 2020 The Royal Danish Embassy Beijing published a memo from the Green Day: Biking with the embassy’s activity that said: There was high sun over Beijing when …
Green Day: Biking with the Danish embassy in Beijing was a success Read More
On 24 October 2020, Singapore is now on the list of open countries for entering Denmark. For further info please read here
Singapore is now on Denmark’s list of open countries for entering Denmark Read More
Did you know the European Union’s Food & Beverage (F&B) market is worth EUR 1,192 billion, and that it employs over 23 million people in its food supply chain? On …
EuroCham Cambodia hosted a 2 days workshop “Get ready for the EU market – the opportunities & requirements” Read More
On 22 October 2020 EU – Vietnam Business Council has established In light of the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which took effect from 1st August 2020, EuroCham and VCCI …
New EU – Vietnam Business Council established Read More The Thai Nordic Golf Society announced on 23 October 2020 that the tournament “The Admirals Christmas Cup 2020” will be played on Saturday 12 December 2020 @ Green Valley Bangkok. …
The Admirals Christmas Cup 2020 on 12 December 2020 Read More
Ecommerce in Singapore is flourishing and is expected to grow to US$27 billion by 2025 (e-Conomy SEA 2019). The onset of COVID-19 has further accelerated this growth. With the increase …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to E-Commerce Supply Chain Challenge 2020 Read More
On 23 October 2020, experts from the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam, the National Load Dispatch Center, the Danish Energy Agency, the Transmission System Operator – Energinet, presented highlights of …
Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership integrated renewable energy for the future Read More
Please note that the embassy will be closed on 2 and 3 November due to internal training and competence development. For more information, please read here
Royal Denmark Embassy Bangkok announced maintenance closure on 2-3 Nov Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Thorgaard is participating in the “Celebrations of Silk” event. This year is their 10th annual event and a very special one as they …
Ambassador Thorgaard and Bangsaen Technical College to combine Danish-Thai style for ‘Celebration of Silk’ event in December Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is organizing an online Nordic Innovation Forum, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 4 November 2020 on the Zoom platform entitled …
NordCham Philippines invites to an online Nordic Innovation Forum on a topic of Smart technology Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce together with Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to a free e-Learning Course on “Introduction to CSR for SMEs”. Their statement said: The GIZ …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to “Introduction to CSR” e-learning course Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is looking for a Product Specialist (terracotta products) for Danish company Dymak A/S. For more information about the position and what Dymak will offer, …
Danish company Dymak A/S is looking for Product Specialist in Vietnam Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines), together with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden in Manila, is organizing the online edition of the Nordic Ambassadors’ …
Nordcham Philippines invites to online Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum on 28 Oct Read More
The Royal Danish embassy in Singapore has received several inquiries regarding travel rules for Christmas. Please view the most important rules and procedures that the embassy has gathered for Danes …
Danish embassy released travel rules and procedures for your Christmas plan Read More