Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …
Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means? Read More
The Finnish consulate in Beijing processed 81 percent fewer applications for a Schengen visa in 2020, while those submitted at The Finnish consulate in Shanghai declined by 77 during last …
Finland sees sharp decrease in Schengen Visa Applications from China in 2020 Read More
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä’s unique experience in delivering both power barges for electricity production and state-of-the-art energy storage solutions has resulted in a combined contract award. Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), …
Wärtsilä will deliver first energy storage solution in S.E.A. on a barge Read More
The European Union Delegation in the Philippines is launching several activities to celebrate the 2021 International Women’s month, including a cycling tour, a series of film screenings, dialogues, and roundtable …
The EU Delegation in the Philippines celebrate International Women’s month Read More
Ambassadors and foreign representatives in Jakarta’s diplomatic circles have taken a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions where women’s voices are not represented, part of a …
International Diplomatic Missions joined forces to empower women in Indonesia Read More
The first 324,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility have been delivered to Cambodia on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Cambodia becomes the first country in Western Pacific Region and …
Cambodia received the first AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility Read More
Despite progress for women in the workplace, it is still a long way to go for many countries according to The Economist’s latest glass-ceiling index, which ranks conditions for working …
Nordic countries tops best place for working women Read More
Thailand has started implementing a new “Smart Visa” a type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in …
Thailand granted Smart Visa that allows 4 years stay Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho had recently the pleasure of paying a courtesy call to H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social …
Ambassador Järviaho met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Read More