Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion, as part of the European Green Deal, in support of 61 clean energy transition projects in eight …
The European Green Deal allocated €4.11 billion to accelerate clean energy transition projects Read More
Join NordCham for fresh market updates with author of Reformasi Weekly, Kevin O’Rourke, on 3 January 2023. Reformasi Weekly is a subscription service analysing politics and policy-making schemes useful for …
NordCham Indonesia presents fresh market updates with Reformasi Weekly author Kevin O’Rourke Read More
NordCham Indonesia has announced it is time for an additional round of the NordCham Sustainability Committee Meeting. The event will take place 8 February 2023. The Chamber declares the Nordic …
First NordCham Indonesia Sustainability Committee Meeting in 2023 Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
The European Union in Malaysia drawed attention to Michalis Rokas, European Union Ambassador to Malaysia, expressing his views on EU’s decision not to ban import of palm oil. The statement …
EU continues import of palm oil presumed not associated with deforestation and forest degradation Read More
Turkey’s Defence Minister Hulusi Akar shared points of view on the Russia-Ukraine War that has been ongoing for ten months and emphasized how Turkey “supports NATO’s open-door policy” during a …
“We are not against Sweden and Finland NATO membership” says Turkey Read More
Two Finnish food and beverage entrepreneurs in Thailand are out to make a mark not only on the local scene but also internationally. They have started out boldly by succeeding …
Bold Finnish duo launches vodka and energy drink out of Thailand Read More
On behalf of its fellow member, Alice Smith School, EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Alice Smith School Foundation has been awarded the Bronze Award of the CASE Circle of Excellence …
Alice Smith School in Malaysia awarded the CASE Circle Excellence Award Read More
If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …
Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023 Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reminds you not to forget to follow the SIMC Winner’s Gala Concert & Award Ceremony on Friday 23 December 2022 where classical music will be …
Experience world class performers at the SIMC Winner’s Gala Conccert & Award Ceremony Read More
The items we all consume has an enormous impact on our environment. Worldwide consumption and production, a driving force of the global economy, rests on the exploitation of the natural …
Finland and Denmark tops list of most sustainable shoppers in EU Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
A drunk Finnish man (name unrevealed) was found blacked out in the middle of a Pattaya road, in Chonburi province past midnight of Sunday, 19 December 2022. According to The …
Drunk Finnish man found blacked out on Pattaya road Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has announced Sweden is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of six months from 1 January …
Sweden takes over Presidency of the Council of the European Union Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
On behalf of the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (KETSA), EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the imbalance cost pass-through (ICPT) mechanism will continue to be implemented for the …
Malaysian government upholds electricity tariffs Read More
Thailand’s prime minister, Prayut Chan O Cha met with H.E. Mrs. Sanna Marin, the prime minister of Finland during the ASEAN-EU Special Summit on 14 December 2022. According to MGR …
Thai PM meets Finnish PM at ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has shared the annual iFest event, held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), was extremely successful. The Chamber reported the exiting event included various cultural activities …
Children’s annual iFest held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia reports to have had a fruitful and productive discussion with EMPTA on possible areas of cooperation, joint advocacy, and other issues and topics that is affecting the automotive …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and EMPTA discussed issues within the automotive industry Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …
EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore calls on Nordic companies to join the Nordic Innovation House Singapore and Enterprise Singapore in the 4th edition of the Trade and Connectivity Challenge …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore calls for SME’s and global startups to join TCC Read More
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) team conducted a search operation at a Bangkok-based company and found evidence that related to the case of illegal berry picking in Finland on …
Thai investigation team finds evidence on illegal berry picking in Finland Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta calls to join the 5th, and last, session of the ASEAN-IPR Discussion Series 2022 on 20 December. The session bears the theme “ASEAN Dialogue …
5th edition of ASEAN-IPR to create dialogue on safeguarding and fostering peace Read More
On 7 December, EU opened for the first calls for proposals under the New Work Programme. At the same time, the Union invited potential applicants to Horizon Europe Information Days …
First calls for company proposals under EU’s €95 billion budget research and innovation programme Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) has proudly welcomed their newest board member Erlend Prytz, CEO at Norwegian Maritime Exporters. Erlend Prytz has been an executive board member of …
SNCC welcomed newest board member, CEO Erlend Prytz. Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore draws attention to the Singapore International Music Competition presenting the Winners´ Gala Concert and Award Ceremony on 23 December 2022 at the Singapore Chinese Music …
Join the Finnish Embassy and musician Jeremy Wrong at the Singapore International Music Competition Read More
Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …
Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi early December 9 on a trip to attend a summit commemorating the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN – EU relations and pay …
Vietnam Prime Minister leaves for ASEAN-EU summit Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore asks us kindly to remember the INGREDIENT IV of the Future is Made in Finland webinar series is coming up next week on 16 …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore: Future is Made in Finland is the recipe for success Read More
The European Union (EU) approved Croatia to become a member of the Schengen zone on Thursday, 8 December 2022. From 1 of January 2023, Croatia will make it the 27th …
Croatia becomes member of Schengen Read More
The Finnish Business Council of Beijing is to organize a “Traditional Finnish Christmas Party” on 16 December 2022 at Restaurant Moi, Beijing, China. The buffet meal will feature several well-known …
Join Traditional Finnish Christmas Party Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has highlighted its corporate partner, Unilin Group, who manufactures, engineers and markets smart living solutions to create comfortable and beautiful spaces. Unilin Group’s origin lies within the circular …
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about corporate partner Unilin Group Read More
The European Union Delegation in Malaysia reports to have signed a contract initiating a three-year project under the “Widening Democratic Space, Strengthening the Rule of Law, and Promoting Respect for …
EU awards RM2.31 million grant to SUHAKAM to support human rights principles Read More
Yesterday, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore celebrated Finland’s 105th Independence Day by hosting a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel. The Embassy reports 200 guests attended the reception including Singapore …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore hosted Independence Day reception Read More
The first charter flight of TUI Fly traveled directly from Copenhagen, Denmark to Krabi, Thailand with a total of 304 Danes and safely arrived yesterday, 7 December 2022. In addition, …
304 Danes arrive in Krabi by first TUI Fly flight from Copenhagen Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) and the Finnish Embassy in Thailand are to hold “Finland Talks 20: Finland and Fashion” on 8 December 2022 at 3 PM (BKK time). …
Discuss fashion with Finland Talk Read More
Yesterday, on 6 December, Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Embassy of Finland in Singapore reported Finns have been enjoying the national holiday since 1917 and spends the day in …
Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Read More
As emphasized by EUROCHAM Malaysia, the EU Commision has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging to tackle the constant growing source of waste and consumer frustration. For consumers, the proposed …
EU aims at tackling waste and boost recycling capacity by proposing new rules on packaging Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore has welcomed Irma Ylikangas as its new Counsellor for Innovation and Trade Affairs. Irma has previously been working with Helsinki Partners in Singapore as …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore welcomes new Counsellor of Innovation Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham) is to organize “Nordic Happy Hour: Christmas Edition” on 7 December 2022 from 6 PM to 8 PM at CTY Kitchen & …
Nordic Happy Hour in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reports to have gathered with educators and educational institutes on 28 November to discuss the generational and global challenges we face today and how education …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore looked for answers to educational challenges Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok are to organize “TFCC 30 & Finland 105 Gala Dinner” to celebrate the 30-year history of TFCC and …
Celebrate 105 years of Finland independence at Gala Dinner Read More
A delegation of EUROCHAM Malaysia and members of the Construction Sector Committee has had a meeting with the CEO, Datuk Ir. Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid, of the Construction Industry Development …
EUROCHAM Malaysia met with CIDB to strengthen industry collaboration Read More
A new study by academics from the University of Oxford and other international researchers suggested that British women have more risks on maternal mortality more than Norwegian and Danish women. …
British women have more risks on maternal mortality than Nordic women Read More
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob recently shared that Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok expected to receive over 130,000 passengers (both domestic and international) in December 2022. As the high season of Thailand’s …
Thailand Suvarnabhumi airport to receive tons of passengers in December Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …
EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (EuroCham) is to organize the second forum on “Living with Water: Solutions to Reduce and Mitigate Water-related Disasters” on 5 December 2022 …
European communities continue to assist Philippines on water crisis Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (EuroCham) is to host the fifth session of the HR Management Series: “Succession Planning and Management Development” on 1 December 2022 via …
Join seminar on “Succession Planning and Management Development” Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (EuroCham) in collaboration with EXERA is to host the “9th edition of Security Briefing” on 6 December 2022 from 2.30 PM to 3.30 …
Join EuroCham Security Briefing with EXERA Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham) invites all interested participants to join the “Joint Maritime Committee Meeting November/December 2022” on 1 December 2022 from 4 PM to …
Attend Joint Maritime Committee meeting in December 2022 Read More