Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Nordic Run 2023 is set to be on Sunday, 29 October 2023 at Benjakitti Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is free of charge, though it has limitations for numbers …
Be ready to sign up for Nordic Run 2023 Read More
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Vo Van Hoan, hosted a reception on October 11 for Deputy Mayor of Tampere city of Finland, Ilkka Sasi, who …
Ho Chi Minh City and Tampere in good friendship Read More
The Philippines government is planning to reopen its embassy in Helsinki, Finland in 2024, aiming to strengthen relations between the two countries. According to the Philippine’s Vice President Sara Duterte, …
Philippines will reopen embassy in Finland Read More
Norwegian airline announced that it will set up an extra flight for departing Norwegians and other Nordic citizens out of Israel to Oslo. According to a press release, the flight …
Norwegian airline to set up extra flight for flying Nordic citizens out of Israel Read More
China has approved the import of heat-treated pork from Finland. The Chinese customs agency announced in a statement on Tuesday, October 10. Heat-treated pork products refer to bone-in or boneless …
China allows import of heat-treated pork from Finland Read More
A new research released on 10 October 2023 by World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe reported about mental health of girls and women in Europe and Central Asia, …
New research released about girls and women mental health in Europe and Central Asia Read More
A brand-new Chinese EV brand is about to enter the Finnish market and is anticipated to “revolutionize the market.” Voyah, a Chinese EV model, owned by state-owned firm Dongfeng, is …
Chinese EV Debuts in Finland Read More
All five Nordic countries strongly condemn the heavy attack on Israel by Hamas fighters carried out from the Palestinian Gaza strip which began on Saturday morning 7 October 2023. The …
Nordic countries strongly condemn Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel Read More
Denmark and Singapore were ranked in the top ten over the safest countries in the world – an annual ranking done by the Institute of Economics and Peace to determine …
Denmark and Singapore in top ten over safest countries Read More
The Thai Revenue Department has in a press release explained more about the taxation of income overseas which will affect both some foreigners and some Thai people. The basic idea …
More details on Thai taxation of overseas income Read More
Finland hopes that China will condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and help end the war. Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, said in an interview with Nikkei Asia. She …
Finland’s Foreign Minister hopes China will help end Russia’s war Read More
Whilst speaking of reducing the risk of motorcycle accidents in Malaysia, Sweden and Finland was cited for their ‘efficient road safety systems.’ Alone in 2022, more than 500.000 accidents were …
Swedish and Finnish road systems inspire Malaysia Read More
During ‘The International Campaign for Tibet’ held in Berlin in late September 2023, one could perhaps predict that China wasn’t given the good spotlight. On behalf of the Finnish ‘Helsinki …
Scandinavia criticizes China for Tibet situation Read More
Chinese battery-materials maker, Ningbo Shanshan Co. Ltd., has shared that the company is planning to invest up to 1.28 billion euros in a new plant in Finland. The project is …
Chinese battery-materials maker invests in Finnish factory Read More
Sweden has replaced The United States and is now the world’s second most innovative economy in 2023, according to a ranking dominated by European countries. Meanwhile ‘middle-income economies’ like Indonesia, …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asian economies more innovative Read More Nordic expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year must from 1 January 2024 include their foreign income in their tax calculation to the Thai Revenue …
Soon expats living in Thailand must include foreign income in tax calculation Read More
Finnish Yrjö Sotamaa has been granted the Frontier Design Prize at the annual World Design Cities Conference (WDCC) in Shanghai. The Finn is the former president of the Helsinki School …
Finnish designer wins top design prize in Shanghai Read More
More than 300 people came to honor Viking culture and heritage at the NordCham Nordic Viking Party 2023 in Manila on 16 September, embracing the Viking spirit. “The Norse Saga …
NordCham Philippines’ memorable Viking Party 2023 Read More
The Scandinavian-style interior has become more popular in recent years in Thailand as we can see that many coffee shops, cafes and restaurants, hotels, homes, and more are decorated so. …
Style your home with Scandinavian aesthetics crafted by “Muuto” Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is throwing an interactive event on October 11, with a focus on plastic use and waste. The session is a cross-chamber event, organized in …
Sign up for “Dealing with Plastic” event on October 11 with the Finnish Business Council in Singapore Read More
Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh met with other global leaders in New York on 20 September 2023 – including the Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. In regard to the …
Vietnamese PM meets with Finnish President in New York Read More
The European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 22-28 September 2023. The event is collaboratively organized by the National Documentary and …
European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s Labor Ministry announced on Thursday, 21 September 2023 that the department aims to send approximately 100,000 skilled workers abroad in 2024. According to Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien, …
Thailand aims to send more skilled workers abroad Read More
Note: This article was run through ChatGPT to help improve the language. First you will read my version. Below is what ChatGPT suggested. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the gap …
Artificial Intelligence increases gap between rich and poor countries Read More
Discover the Nordic way of working on 18 October 2023, when NordCham Philippines invites to a job fair event which will provide insight into Northern work values. Trust and transparency, …
NordCham Philippines Invitation: “Work The Nordic Way” Read More
Three major Finnish mobile carriers: Telia, DNA, and Elisa, have suspended sales of the Chinese company Xiaomi’s products. This is in response to the brand’s presence in Russia after the …
Finnish carriers suspend sales of Xiaomi phones Read More
Miss Universe Finland finalist, Sa Myer Oo, turned the spot light from herself to a greater issue that is close to her heart – helping refugee children in Myanmar. Children …
Miss Universe Finland finalist sheds light on Burmese refugee children Read More
72% of Finnish export companies believe China will at least maintain its importance as a trade partner. This was revealed in a survey distributed to export managers by Finland Chamber …
Finnish companies expect China’s importance to remain Read More
Finland and Denmark rank 2nd and 3rd on the global “Digital Quality of Life” index developed by SurfShark. Singapore and Sweden ranks also high, they are 10th and 11th on …
Digital quality of life: Scandinavia ranks at the top Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation and the European Union Member States’ Embassies invites scholars to join the event, “European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2023” which will held from 30 September …
EU invites scholars to join education fair held in Philippines Read More
The Netflix series “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons” released their seventh season on September 15 2023 – and this time with both Finland and Indonesia included. Since 2016 when the …
Indonesian and Finnish prisons featured in Netflix series Read More
Jonas Andersson – the well-known Thai-Swedish entertainer singing mostly Thai country songs – was a surprise bonus for the participants at the 2023 Cray Fish Party of the Thai Nordic …
Lively Crayfish Party 2023 in Bangkok Read More
Tanachira Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (TAN), the importer and distributor of the Danish jewelry brand Pandora, the Finnish fashion house Marimekko, and other luxury brands in Thailand is planning …
“Pandora” and “Marimekko” importer and distributor TAN to elevate its business strategy Read More
The Chinese government threatens retaliation after the EU Commission announced they will investigate whether electric cars from China are exported to Europe with large state subsidies. According to the Financial …
China warns of consequences if EU investigates state aid for EV’s Read More
Thailand has secured the ninth spot among 87 countries listed as the most business-friendly in 2023, the Royal Thai Embassy in the U.S recently shared on its Facebook page. The …
Scandinavia in top while Thailand is ranked 9th most business-friendly country in 2023 Read More
The European Commission is considering imposing punitive rates to protect EU automakers against cheaper Chinese EV imports. “Global markets are now flooded with cheaper electric cars,” said European Commission President, …
EU considers imposing taxes against Chinese EV companies Read More
Finnish Wartsila Corp, that provides power solutions for the marine and energy market, plans to produce more dual-fuel and methanol-powered marine engines. The company has stated, that they seek opportunities …
Finnish firm optimistic on China’s shipping business Read More
Neste, the Finnish oil refiner and biofuels producer, said on Tuesday, September 12, that the company has raised its margin outlook for the third quarter of 2023. The concern added, …
Neste raises margin outlook while struggling to ramp up Singapore refinery Read More
The Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently joined the East Asia-Europe Interregional Exchange on Child-Friendly Cities held in Madrid, Spain and Helsinki, Finland. The conference was …
Philippines team joins “Child-Friendly Cities” conference held abroad Read More
Visit Finland’s director of Greater China, David Wu, said in a recent interview with Xinhua that he was excited by China’s decision to reopen group tourism to Finland. China’s Ministry …
China’s Tourism Ministry opens group tourism to Finland Read More
On August 29, in Helsinki, the Vietnamese Embassy in Finland celebrated the 78th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2023) and 50 years …
Creating a breakthrough in Vietnam – Finland cooperation Read More
Electronic visas for a single 30-day stay are now available for both Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish citizens, according to a press release by Digital Journal. The applications for the …
Vietnamese e-Visa available for Scandinavian countries Read More
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP) revealed a growing percentage of tra fish exports to Europe. Exports to Germany have increased 25% so far this year over …
Vietnam’s export of tra fish to Europe shows growth Read More
Lindström, the Finnish textile manufacturer, has continued its investment in China. The company recently opened a cleanroom laundry for the electronics industry in Tianjin. Tianjin is the seventh largest city …
Finland-based Lindström opens cleanroom laundry in China Read More
Vietnam’s wooden furniture and handicraft exports have shown signs of recovery in the past three months, according to Nguyễn Xuân Truyền, deputy director in charges of sales and marketing at …
Vietnamese wooden furniture and handicraft exports show signs of recovery Read More
The Finnish fashion and home decor brand, Marimekko introduced its Fall/Winter 2023 collection which is “shaped by architecture.” Each piece was made to bring joy to people’s everyday lives through …
Marimekko Fall/Winter 2023 collection “shaped by architecture” Read More
The Finnish company Smart City Innovation Cluster (SCIC) is helping the new, future capital of Indonesia, Nusantara, become a smart and happy city, according to Antara News. As Jakarta is …
Finland helps Indonesia build a new capital Read More
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) reported that imports from China, Vietnam, and Thailand have grown in the first seven months of 2023 as these three …
Cambodia imports from neighboring countries grow Read More
Finland has become the world’s first country to launch a digital passport. The digital passport is currently on an experimental basis, but if the experiment is successful, passengers will no …
Finland launches first digital passport Read More
Have you ever felt as a Nordic expat, that you need more sleep than your Asian colleagues? Then you are actually correct! Scientists from Oura Health Oy in Finland in …
Nordic people sleep more and better than Asians Read More