Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 20 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. John Nielsen participated in a high-level meeting between the Danish Confederation of Industries (DI) and Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of …
Denmark-Myanmar launched a new business relation collaborations Read More
Nordic Innovation House – Singapore and its core partners invites to their next webinar ‘Development of Smart Cities – Perspectives from the Nordics and SoutheastAsia’. The event will highlight examples …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to webinar on Smart Cities Read More
The European Delegations in Indonesia invites movie lovers to enjoy 2020 European Film Fest online edition this year. Since Corona Pandemic has change many things to our daily life, this …
European Film Fest 2020 in Indonesia moves to online platform this year Read More
After the first successful webminar on the same topic, the Danish embassy in Manila invites interested participants to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility on 13 October 2020. …
Danish embassy Manila invites to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility Read More
NordCham Vietnam participated in the opening ceremony of the Architectural Technology & Construction Management (ATCM) program on 16 October 2020. The event hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce’s member …
Denmark and NordCham participated a new architecture programme opening in HCMC Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to one of the biggest networking event in Bangkok on 21 October 2020. The event offers a great opportunity to mingle with all …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to one of the biggest Joint Chambers Event on 21 October Read More
Since the breakout of Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, Thailand announced all borders closure to curb virus spreading. Recently after the country has been keeping a good record of infected …
Special Tourist Visa to Thailand is now available Read More
Yindii, a Thai anti-food-waste startup, launches a mobile application designed to match hungry, deal-seeking Bangkok residents with environmentally-conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes offering delicious food that could otherwise go …
Yindii launches a mobile application to connect consumers with food joints to tackle climate change Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
The ASEM “High-Level Dialogue on women’s economic empowerment amid the Covid-19 Pandemic event”, hosted by Vietnam, co-sponsored by Denmark and seven other ASEM member states, took off in Hanoi on …
Denmark co-hosted an Asem event on women empowerment Read More
Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced on 14 October 2020 that their monthly get together event is back in Ho Chi Minh City. Organizing together with European Chamber …
NordCham’s get together event is back on 30 Oct Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore presented on 8 October 2020 the companies nomitaed for the EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2020: Evonik / DEMEGroup / SwissRe / Finnair / wbcsd …
Finnair and Lego nominated for EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Award 2020 Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invited on 14 October 2020 to the Nordic Green virtual Conference taking place 29 October 13.00-18.00. The event aim to share on how Nordic experiences …
Join the virtual Nordic Green Conference 2020 and learn more of Nordic sustainable solutions Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish company SKIOLD Group has been chosen as a technical partner of this project which are led by the Hung Nhon Group of Vietnam and …
Danish SKIOLD joined De Heus and Vietnames Hung Nhon Group in creating sustainable agriculture complex Read More
On 6 October 2020, the Dialogue between the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department and the Business Community Partners with theme: “Collaboratively Implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) Joining …
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) event was a success Read More
On 1 October 2020, EuroCham Cambodia had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Dr. PHAN Phalla, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary-General of the Committee …
EuroCham in meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance to discussed strengthen corporation Read More
The Thai Nordic Golf Society announced the result of the “Danish Bakery & Deli Cup 2020” played on 3 October. The match was the 2ndTee off for the 2020/2021 season …
Thai Nordic Golf Society releases the result of the Danish Bakery & Dali Cup 2020 Read More
On 9 October 2020 the Finnish Ambassador-Designate Jyri Järviaho and Commercial Adviser Kimmo Pekari visit Fiskars factory in Saraburi, Thailand. The visiting team expressed that the production of Royal Copenhagen …
Ambassador Järviaho visited Fiskars porcelain factory in Saraburi Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has currently no trainees due to the entry restrictions to Thailand. But the Embassy looks forward to welcoming four trainees again as soon as the …
Danish embassy Bangkok opens for applications for internship all through October. Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, was invited to the launch event of Thailand NOW application endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission invited to the launch event by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to Training Course on Enhanced Creative & Critical Thinking Skills. The course takes place 20-21 October 2020. The announceent said: “The ability …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to creative thinking workshop on 20-21 Oct Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia welcomed on 21 September the new Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Kirsten Geelan. “Today is her first day of work at the Embassy after …
Danish embassy in Malaysia welcomed the new Ambassador Read More
The Danish government launched on 1 October 2020 its new global climate action strategy “A Green and Sustainable World” setting the direction for Denmark’s international climate efforts over the years …
Government of Denmark launched Global Climate Action Strategy Read More
There are municipal elections in the Faroe Islands on 10 November 2020. According to the Danish Embassy in Bangkok, citizens who fulfil the conditions for voting for the municipal elections …
Faroe islanders in Thailand and Cambodia can vote at the Royal Danish Embassy or Consulate Read More
Doing more business in Cambodia: what can Nordic contacts and cooperation bring? This was the theme for the Nordic business reception which the Embassy of Sweden and the Nordic chapter …
Ambassador Häggmark in the Nordic Business Reception with NordCham and EuroCham Cambodia Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong (NIH-HK) announced on 28 September to Nordic Tech startups that The Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) is taking place on 6-13 Nov 2020 Organised by …
The Elevator Pitch Competition Hong Kong calls out to Nordic Startups Read More
Nordic Innovation House Singapore calling all Nordic AgriFoodTech companies and innovators looking for opportunities towards Singapore and Asia. Join our webinar to know more about the future of Agrifoodtech, AlternativeProteins, …
Join Agri-Food Tech webminar on 7 Oct to learn more of Asian markets Read More
Struer is probably the last city that comes to your mind when thinking about Denmark? You probably think of the beautiful capital Copenhagen on Sjaelland. Or maybe Aarhus, I had …
Struer – where is that? Read More
It was a bang of a party! It was the Crayfish Party of the Scandinavian Society Siam at its best! None less than 175 guests had bought tickets for the …
Crayfish Party 2020 – most terrific party in living memory Read More
The EU Delegations in Indonesia published a trade report on 24 September 2020. EU-Indonesia trade in goods amounted to €26.2bio in 2019, with EU exports worth €10.2bio & Indonesia exports …
EU remains top non-Asian investor in Indonesia Read More
On 29 September the Danish Embassy celebrated the International Day of awareness of Food Loss and Waste by hosting a seminar with the aim that Danish and Vietnamese authorities and …
Denmark hosted a seminar on how to manage food products Read More
Denmark announced on 28 September 2020 that they are helping Myanmar to meet international business standards and attract trade and investments from Europe through support to the government’s efforts to …
Denmark helps Myanmar reform labour market Read More
Despite COVID-19 restrictions disrupting many expat’s moving abroad plans, now is a great time to take a step back and reconsider your options. Awarded 3rd place for quality of life …
The pros and cons of moving to Taiwan Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce introduces their corporate member 3Shape, who is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China introduces 3Shape Read More
From 29 September, it will once again be possible to fly direct from Scandinavia to China with SAS. There have been no direct flights since 31 January, but SAS has …
SAS re-opening route Copenhagen – Shanghai Read More
The Danish Embassy in Beijing and the Consulates General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing will be closed on Thursday 1 October, Friday 2 October and Monday 5 October, due to …
Danish missions in China closing for National Holiday Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
On 26 September 2020, the Danish Deputy Head of Mission Louise Holmsgaard and Nguyen Anh Minh, Vice Director of International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) jointly …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission joined the ‘Actions against Food Loss and Waste’ campaign Read More
Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim shared investment opportunities in the Philippines during a networking event with Danish SMEs in Copenhagen on 15 September 2020. The meeting took place in the legendary “Asia …
Philippines Embassy Copenhagen actively connects Danish SMEs to Philippines Read More
Danish Ambassador Grete Sillasen attended on 26 September 2020 the #BikeFriendlyMOA launch organized by SM Cares and SM Mall of Asia Official, one of the biggest malls in South East …
Danish Ambassador Sillasen attended BikefriendlyMOA event Read More
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers Read More
MDBC and MBLBC together with CIMB, MFBC and MNBC are pleased to invite you for a webinar addressing the outlook for the Malaysian ringgit. This year saw the Malaysian ringgit …
Malaysian Danish Business Council invites to Malaysian Ringgit outlook webinar Read More
The Danish Embassy in Myanmar updated on 23 September 2020 information about their activity in restoring Mangrove forests. The project helps preserve biodiversity in coastal zones and protect the coastline …
Denmark supports Climate Change Adaption Programme in Myanmar coastal communities Read More
Jon Thorgaard, Denmark’s new ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, has a history of staying a full term and often longer in his assignments. Even his very first job in the …
Jon Thorgaard – new Danish ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) together with the Nordic embassies are hosting an event for Nordic Alumni on 31 October 2020. The event is an opportunity …
NordCham Vietnam invites to Nordic Alumni Day 2020 Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …
Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020 Read More
FinnCham HK invites to join their Corporate Member FINDS from 24 September until 4 October 2020, for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020 presented by DiningCity. FINDS has specially curated …
Join FINDS Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020, special menu from 24 Sep-4 Oct Read More
On 23 September 2020, the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduced the latest on Nordic innovation. Kidbrooke provides B2B automated financial analytics, designed to lower the cost of providing wealth …
Meet your new financial management assistant Kidbrooke Read More