Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Cambodia Post announced on 3 August 2020, on resumption of its overseas parcel services to selected countries after suspending it for several months due to the spread of COVID-19. Since …
Cambodia post resumes its service on express mail delivery to selected destinations Read More
A 70 years old man was recorded as patient 428 became the first reported death from COVID-19 in Vietnam. The man lived in Hoi An Town of Quang Nam Province. …
First death from Covid-19 in Vietnam Read More
The Golf section under Scandinavian Society Siam will be restarted with Henrik Friis as new Golf Captain. The Golf Section of Scandinavian Society Siam has been one of the main …
Scandinavian Golf Section starting up again Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Dorte Bech Vizard was on an exclusive interview for summer edition with SN on 24 July 2020. “Asia’s business darling is at a crossroads” …
Ambassador Vizard reflects on Singapore in exclusive interview Read More
EuroCham Vietnam is also in charge of developing and updating publications in the Intellectual Property (IP) field. The firm has an important role in building and maintaining relationships with enforcement …
EuroCham Vietnam is looking for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Business Adviser Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced another cooperation achievement on 27 July 2020 regarding support to the Myanmar Central Statistical Organization. The statement said: Denmark is pleased to support …
Denmark support Myanmar insightful business survey Read More
EuroCham Myanmar announced an Executive Director position has open for applicators, on 28 July 2020. Application closes on 15 August 2020. For more information please read here
Job opportunity: Executive Director for EuroCham Myanmar Read More
The Danish Ambassador, H.E. John Nielsen met on 23 July 2020 with the U Thant House Chairman, U Thant Myint-U to discussed on promoting the venue as a learning centre. …
Denmark to promote U Thant House as education centre in Yangon Read More
VFS Visa Application Centres in the Philippines for Nordic countries announced that operations have resumed from 22 July 2020. VFS Centres also noted that since your safety is their priority. …
VFS visa application centres in the philippines for Nordic countries and the UK resumed operations from 22 July 2020 Read More
On 24th July, The Danish Ambassador, H.E. John Nielsen handed over 50,000 reusable masks worth of 30 million Kyats to the Deputy Mayor of Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) for …
Denmark donates 50,000 reusable masks to Deputy Mayor of Yangon City Read More
Leckerbaer, the world class dessert brand from Copenhagen, has reach out to the eastern side of the world As of 23 July 2020, Leckerbaer has opened a flagship store in …
The Danish Leckerbaer opens first Asia store in Singapore Read More
Ms. Aisma Vitina, a Danish Energy Agency’s expert, presented the long-term perspectives for sustainable energy transition in Vietnam at the Vietnam Energy Summit 2020. One of the key recommendation is …
Denmark signed MOU with Binh Thuan People’s Committee to develop the 3.5 GW offshore wind project Read More
Denmark continues to support Myanmar in education sector. The latest achievement was announced by The Danish Embassy on 23 July 2020. The Danish Embassy congratulates the 50 senior officials from …
Denmark funds Education Management diploma courses in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published an invitation for everyone who are interested to join sustainable objective Conference, happening on 2-3 September 2020. The statement said: We …
European Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites to Rethink 2020 conference Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has successfully hosted the Webinar “Updates During Covid-19” on topics of Real Estate and Construction Sector on 16 July 2020. Our speakers walked us through many aspects of …
EuroCham Webminar vdo on Cambodian real estate, construction sector Read More
The Danish container shipping firm Maersk announced on 20 July 2020 that all solid and chemical waste cargo are not acceptable to be ship to Mainland China and Hongkong from …
Maersk stops transporting waste to mainland China, Hong Kong Read More
The Danish embassy in Denmark announced a progression on a project to establishes community centres for fishing families in Tanintharyi and Rakhine state on 16 July 2020. The coastal communities …
Denmark funded community centres for fishermen in Tanintharyi, Rakhine state, Myanmar Read More
Japan is globally known as a technologically advanced country. The Japanese economy, which is one of the largest in the world, is based mostly on technology, and Japanese technology businesses …
Copenhagen ideal as hub for Japanese tech-startups Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam has announced regarding a vacant post of temporary secretary working within the Cooperation Section with a 6-month contract on 17 July 2020. …
Job opportunity at the Delegation of EU Vietnam Read More
The Danish renewable energy company Vestas donated bicycles for about 23 medical staffs from Pasay City and the southern area on 8 July 2020. Their contribution to society is to …
Vestas supports medical staff in Pasay city with bicycles Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced on 16 July 2020 that travelers to Copenhagen are able to get a Covid-19 test at the airport. At the new Covid-19 test …
Copenhagen airport Covid-19 test centre now open Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
The year 2020 has been a challenging year so far globally, yet NordCham Vietnam chose not to let the obstacles prevent their members from a good time. In cooperations with …
NordCham in Vietnam offers special summer staycation 2020 package Read More
Hans Ejnar Fugl-Svendsen passed away Saturday 18 July 2020. He was well and mentally fit as usual until a few days ago. On Friday evening he started not feeling well …
Hans Ejnar Fugl-Svendsen passed away Read More
The delegation of European Union in the Philippines published 14 July 2020 a congratulations announcement to 66 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European …
66 Filipino scholars on their way to the European Union to pursue academic goals Read More
The Indonesian Immigration Directorate General announced 12 July 2020 on the official Twitter account @ditjen_imigrasi, that foreigners holding temporary stay permits, visas on arrival and free visas who have been …
Indonesian Immigration announced that visa holders need to re-apply their visas Read MoreOutside the Nordic communities in Ho Chi Minh City few people noticed when five years ago two Danes opened a restaurant with the crazy name “MAD House”. Today, five years …
MAD House Saigon: Casper and Camilla’s journey from Denmark to Vietnam Read More
Finnair announced on 9 July 2020, that they are operating commercial flights after the Finnish Government lessen restrictions and decided to re open borders. Finair has start operating to various …
Finnair operating again from Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea for Asian destinations Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced on 13 July 2020 progress regarding Denmark’s partnership with governments worldwide to reduce carbon emission. The statement said: “The Danish Energy Agency cooperates …
Denmark progressing in partnership project for green house gas reduction Read More
The Danish embassy in Myanmar announced on 14 July 2020 that together with Ministry of education they have launched E-Library for parents and children during home school moment. The statement …
Denmark announced support for Electronic Library for basic education in Myanmar Read More
Danes who previously had to give up their Danish citizenship when they acquired citizenship in another country have had 5 years to apply for the recovery of their lost Danish …
Recovery of lost Danish citizenship Read More
The global pandemic has upended countless travelers’ plans. Since mid-March, 20 air carriers, including Philippines Airlines, Hong Kong Express, Jetstar Asia, and Lion Air have suspended flights altogether. Other Asian …
What does a trip to Southeast Asia look like after this pandemic: Good News is Scarce Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 10 July 2020 their borders are going to reopening to certain countries from 15 July 2020. As well as additional advice that …
Norway opens borders for most European countries on 15 July 2020 Read More
The Finnish government agreed in a meeting on 8 July 2020 that they have finally moved on to open border to several other EU Member States as well as to …
Finland reopening borders for certain countries on 13 July 2020 Read More
Denmark breeds happy foreign citizens. In fact, 9 out of 10 expats in Denmark are happy or very happy with their life in Denmark, a new study shows. Work-life balance …
Expats love life in Denmark Read More
The Foreign Ministry of Denmark updated their travel guide for China on 8 July 2020 with the purpose to warn Danes either residing in Hong Kong or Danes who wishes …
Danish Foreign Ministry warns against visiting Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Embassy announced that Denmark continues to support on sustainable fishing in Myanmar in their official update on 2 July 2020. The statement said: “The Danish Ambassador to Myanmar, …
Denmark continues to support Myanmar’s Sustainable Fisheries Programme Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Vietnam published a work on bilateral relationship, Danish contribution and future development in agriculture field in Gia Lai province, on 2 July 2020. The statement …
Denmark discussed future development in sustainable agricultural field with Vietnam Read More
A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …
Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports Read More
The European Commission published an overall report of their member countries regarding performance in digitalisation update on 11 June 2020. The Digital Economy and Society Index 2020 (DESI) reports that …
Nordic countries are leading in business digitalisation in 2019 Read More
A new report warns the Nordic countries of threats and challenges to the multilateral, rules-based world order coming from climate change, cyber attacks and geopolitical developments. The report is written …
Nordic report warns of threats from China, Russia Read More
The Danish toy production giant LEGO has announced the opening of a new flagship store in Hangzhou, the capital city of the province of Zhejiang, to boost the presence of …
LEGO opens new flagship store in Hangzhou Read More
Danish-Thai Pensak Howitz (born 1939) has lived a most unusual life. The book PENSAK tells her fascinating and sometimes dramatic life story. At the same time, the book draws a portrait of Thailand and its close ties to Denmark. This is a captivating and loving portrait of a woman who has gone her own ways and on a variety of levels has strengthened the close ties between Denmark and Thailand. Among others as the companion of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during her official visit to Denmark.
Pensak – a biography. English language version Read More
Sven Dokkedal, an independent Danish tour guide in Hua Hin, passed away in a traffic accident Thursday night, 2 July 2020, 57 years old. According to reports from his friends, …
Sven Dokkedal has passed away Read More
The Danish jewelry company Pandora announced in an official statement that through the sale of jewellery and other initiatives, Pandora will raise funds to empower children and young people around …
Pandora supports Unicef’s programmes to help vulnerable children Read More
Novo Holdings announced on 2 July 2020 that Amit Kakar will be new Head of Business Development for Singapore branch. Amit Kakar will start in his new role on 1 …
Novo Holdings announce new Head of Business Development in Asia Read More
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc announced that Ho Chi Minh City is willing to partner with Denmark in potential areas, at a meeting session with …
Ho Chi Minh City ready to collaborate with Denmark in education, energy, environment Read More
Vietnam’s Council of Ministers has approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements. The agreement is set to bring unprecedented benefits for European and Vietnamese companies, consumers and workers, while promoting …
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 August 2020 Read More
The Danish tanker company TORM announced in an official statement on 30 June 2020, that they have chosen the Norwegian company DNV GL maintenance system to digitalise surveys and improve …
Danish tanker company chose Norwegian maintenance system Read More
Denmark gives suppport to The World Bank and Myanmar Ministry of Education’s decentralizes funding to support fundamental education to children in need from 57 townships in Myanmar, announced on an …
Denmark, World Bank and Ministry of Education support Myanmar townships’s basic education Read More