Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish company Wartsila is ready to assist Vietnam in its energy transition with innovative internal combustion engine (ICE) technology. According to Wartsila’s vice president, Frederic Carron, this flexible ICE system …
Finnish company Wartsila to support Vietnam’s green energy transition Read More
China and the Nordic countries have significantly strengthened their trade and economic cooperation in recent years. In the first eight months of 2024, trade between China and five Nordic nations—Finland, …
China and Nordic Countries expand trade cooperation Read More
Dansk Industri (DI), Denmark’s largest business organization and employers’ association, has emphasized the critical importance of avoiding a potential trade war between the EU and China. This follows the European …
Dansk Industri warns of trade war risk amid EU-China tariff dispute Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Stricter family reunification rules in Finland are expected to hit foreign workers from several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam. Critics argue for more flexible policies for workers in some …
Stricter family reunification rules hit foreign workers in Finland Read More
Nordic airlines are cutting flights to China, with SAS, the Scandinavian carrier, suspending its Copenhagen-Shanghai route from November 7 due to poor market conditions, BNN Bloomberg reports. This decision comes …
Nordic Airlines cut flights to China amid market challenges Read More
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More
Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, will embark on a state visit to China from October 28 to October 31. During this visit, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and …
Finland’s President Stubb will be meeting with Xi in China Read More
Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has expressed concern that the conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect tourism in Indonesia. Speaking at a press conference …
Indonesian Minister worried about tourism Read More
Nordic green is the theme, when Nordic embassies host “Getting to Green” in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22. The Nordic embassies in Vietnam are set to host “Getting …
Nordic embassies to host “Getting to Green” at Green Economy Forum in Vietnam Read More
The Mental Health Film Festival Singapore (MHFFS) is set to showcase six impactful films from various countries, including contributions from Denmark and Finland, during its fifth edition. The festival will …
Singapore youth drive Mental Health Film Festival Read More
On October 4, 2024, Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group) hosted a collaborative discussion focused on C.P. Group sustainability initiatives. This meeting involved representatives from the Embassy of Finland in Thailand and …
VTT and C.P. Group discuss sustainability in Thailand Read More
Nordic Run in Bangkok returns on November 16 this year, following a successful debut in 2023 that drew over 500 participants to Benchakitti Park. The race will begin at 7 …
Nordic Run Bangkok is back Read More
The Nordic Business Awards 2024, hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham), highlighted the achievements of Nordic businesses in the country. The event took place on September …
Nordic Business Awards 2024 celebrate excellence in Vietnam Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Thailand has extended its deepest condolences after a devastating school bus fire that claimed the lives of 23 people, including 20 students and three teachers. This …
Finnish Embassy offers condolences amid Thailand bus fire tragedy Read More
The EU and China will keep negotiating after the vote on tariffs for China-made electric vehicles, according to Euractiv. The vote on October 4, delayed from September 25, should give …
EU-China talks to continue after electric vehicle tariff vote Read More
Last week, we reported that Saxo Bank closed its office in Hong Kong, but were unable to obtain a statement. Yesterday, Saxo Bank A/S, the Denmark-based trading platform, officially announced …
Saxo Bank explains Hong Kong closure Read More
Finnish investment firm PYN Elite is showing strong support for Vietnamese banks by dedicating half of its portfolio to them. This highlights PYN Elite’s confidence in the growth potential of …
Finnish investment firm PYN Elite bets big on Vietnamese Banks Read More
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry announced a postponement in the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, originally scheduled for December 2024. This delay does not change the visa-exempt status for …
Thailand postpones ETA launch Read More
Former Finnish Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi warns of societal impacts stemming from the escalating China-EU trade tensions. Speaking at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference in Uzbekistan, Kiviniemi emphasized …
Former Finnish PM warns about dangers of China-EU trade tensions Read More
Over 200 members of Thai-Nordic Association partied the night away on Saturday 28 September 2024. The long awaited party of the year rolled off without a hitch thanks to meticulous …
Great Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More
I went to visit them all: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Romania, Belgium—and the list goes on. It was a European tour that most people dream about, yet I was …
Exploring Europe in an hour in Bangkok Read More
Photo: Facebookpage of the Malaysian Embassy HelsinkiThe Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, currently chairing the ASEAN Helsinki Committee for 2024, has taken steps to strengthen ties between Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. …
ASEAN and Finland forge new ties through Malaysian Embassy initiative Read More
On September 23, the Nordics for Climate Action and Shanghai Climate Week announced a series of sustainability events aimed at engaging the public in climate innovation. The events will run …
Nordic sustainability events launched in Shanghai Read More
Finnish tech giant Nokia and Vietnam’s leading telecom provider Viettel have announced plans to jointly deploy 5G equipment across 22 provinces in Vietnam by the end of 2024. This marks …
Nokia and Viettel roll out 5G across Vietnam Read More
Finland will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, eight years earlier than planned, citing high upkeep costs, according to The Straits Times. The pandas, brought …
Panda duo in Finland going back to China due to rising costs Read More
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Finland’s Ambassador Saija Nurminen on Monday, highlighting the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening ties with Finland. President Marcos expressed optimism for increased collaboration in …
Philippines’ president Marcos strengthens ties with Finland during meeting with Finnish ambassador Nurminen Read More
The European Union is being called upon by a coalition of environmental and human rights groups to classify Sarawak, Malaysia, as “high risk” under its new anti-deforestation law. Organizations like …
EU urged to address Indigenous rights violations in Sarawak under new anti-deforestation law Read More
Starting December 1, 2024, Thailand will require citizens from 93 visa-free countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their visit. This comes …
Thailand makes ETA mandatory for 93 visa-free nations, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden Read More
Several international brands are successfully navigating the challenging Chinese market, with a particular focus on premium offerings. Finnish-Chinese owned company Amer Sports, which owns the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx, reported …
Finnish owned brand find growth in China despite consumer caution Read More
A 70-year-old Finnish man died after crashing his car into a house pillar in Nong Tat Subdistrict, Buriram Province, on September 18, at 4:00 PM. The Buriram City Police and …
Finnish man dies after crashing his car into a house pillar Read More
The European Union has extended its support to Myanmar following the devastating floods caused by Typhoon Yagi. In a statement, the EU delegation expressed condolences to those affected and pledged …
EU provides €1.2 million in emergency aid for flood-hit Myanmar Read More
Singapore’s decision to implement flexible work arrangements (FWA) mirrors successful strategies seen in Scandinavian countries, where work-life balance is a key contributor to happiness and productivity. Starting December 1, 2024, …
Singapore adopts flexible work policies inspired by Scandinavian success Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
The Embassy of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in Kuala Lumpur will be closed on September 16, 2024, in observance of Malaysia Day. The Royal Norwegian Embassy has extended warm wishes …
Scandinavian embassies in Kuala Lumpur close for Malaysia Day Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai have both closed today, September 16, 2024, due to the approaching Typhoon Bebinca. The typhoon is …
Denmark and Finland close diplomatic offices in China due to Typhoon Bebinca Read More
The European Commission has rejected proposals from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to adjust their prices in an attempt to avoid steep tariffs. The tariffs follow a months-long investigation led …
EU rejects Chinese EV price adjustments, raising trade tensions Read More
Typhoon Yagi has caused significant destruction in northern Vietnam over the past few days. The violent winds and rain have led to landslides, floods, and power outages in several cities. …
Typhoon Yagi: Videos show destructions in Vietnam, while death toll rises to 226 Read More
The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines, is causing significant travel disruptions as its eruption threat escalates. As alarms were raised by experts, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …
Philippines evacuates tourists and locals as Kanlaon Volcano threat grows Read More
Finnair is expanding its winter flight schedule to Asia, offering more options for European travellers seeking warm-weather destinations. Starting November 2, the airline will increase its flights from Helsinki to …
Finnair expands flights to Thailand, boosting connectivity to Phuket Read More
China now grants Norwegian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced the new policy after his meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, …
China boost tourism: Norway 15 days visa-free entry and 144-hours visa-free stays for other countries Read More
The Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Vietnam stress the importance of a more including future for LGBTIQ+-people in Vietnam, during this years Hanoi Pride. “Let’s gather and celebrate …
Nordic ambassadors in support of Hanoi Pride Read More
The Norwegian, Danish and Finnish embassies in Hanoi have issued urgent warnings to their citizens following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam. The embassies advised against traveling …
Embassies in Hanoi warns citizens Read More
Several Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are moving production to Europe. This is in response to the European Union’s increased import tariffs on EVs made in China. The EU’s new …
Chinese EV manufacturers shift production to Europe in response to EU tariffs Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Hanoi has announced on their Facebook page that the 14th European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will open with the Finnish documentary Karaoke Paradise by director Einari Pakkanen. …
Finnish documentary to open European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival Read More
The trial of Vernu Vasunta, CEO of the Finnish berry company Kiantama, and his Thai business partner, Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongpit, commenced in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The pair stands …
Finnish berry execs on trial for human trafficking, court expects 6-month proceedings Read More
A Finnish tourist, Simo Taneli Tynys, 44, from Jyväskylä, Finland, tragically drowned on August 31 after jumping off a rented boat near Romulo Island, part of the Hundred Islands National …
Finnish man drowns in the Philippines after jumping off a boat Read More
Finland is not attracting foreign workers like other competitive countries, according to the Finnish media Yle News, who has interviewed multiple immigration researchers. With an unemployment rate at over 8 …
Finland falling behind in attracting foreign workers from Asia Read More
Anne Vasara has officially taken up her role as the Ambassador of Finland to Malaysia, starting her four-year term on 1 September 2024. Ambassador Vasara brings with her extensive experience …
New Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Read More