Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Philippine’s Department of National Defense (DND) announced on 23 September 2022 that the Ambassador of Finland to the Philippines, Mr. Juha Pyykko, previously proposed a support to the Philippines’s …
Finland offers green technology for Philippines military vessels Read More
Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office (EECO) welcomed international Ambassadors from various countries to visit the missions and operations of space …
Thailand expects more space & digital technology investments from international investors Read More
The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …
Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved Read More
Singapore is changing its current visa rules for expats and foreign businessess to ease a tight labour market along with wage and price pressures. The rules will allow foreigners to …
Singapore reforms long-term work visas to attract international talent and investment Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore encourages students – and others – to join two webinars on studying in Finland at the Study in Europe Singapore 2022 virtual fair on …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to webinars on studying in Europe Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore is inviting Finns living in Malaysia to join an Independence Day event on 5 December 2022 and a Christmas devotion event on 8 December …
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur invites to Independence Day- and Christmas events Read More
The first nature film festival in Vietnam, “#It’s Time To Act” is scheduled to run from 23 September 2022 to 7 October 2022, the Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam, María Del …
Various Nordic professionals work together on Vietnam nature film festival Read More
The first swedish “Plogging for Green and Clean Bangkok,” in Thailand was successfully held on 18 September 2022 by the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) …
First plogging in Bangkok completes its mission Read More
A series of strong, 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Sunday, 18 September 2022. The center was off the southeastern coast, but the tremors could be felt across Taiwan, said …
A series of strong earthquakes hit Taiwan on Sunday Read More
Thai environmentalists fear new rushes of tourists at Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh when the current 2 month temporary closure of the popular beach expires in two weeks …
Maya Bay to open for tourists in two weeks Read More
Last week, the Committee for the Future of the Parliament of Finland visited Indonesia to meet with the Indonesia-Finland Partnership Group and Commission VII at The People’s Representative Council’s Building …
Committee for the Future of the Parliament of Finland visits Indonesia Read More
The Nordic Chamber Of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to host a virtual event, “Latest Updates on the Situation in the Philippines” on tomorrow, 14 September 2022, at …
NordCham to host virtual event on latest updates on the Philippines conditions Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …
World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 will host a Secondary Open House on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School and …
Mark calendar for St. Andrews 107 School Open House Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore, NBAS – Norwegian Business Association Singapore, DBAS – Danish Business Association Singapore and SWEDCHAM – Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore have announced a joint …
Nordic business associations present joint event on 5G development Read More
The Finnish Ambassador to Thailand Jyri Järviaho gave an interview with the Bangkok Podcast in the “Ambassador series” on 6 September 2022. In the podcast, the Ambassador spoke about his …
Finnish Ambassador gives interview in the Bangkok Podcast Read More
After 70 years of an extraordinary reign, Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday 8 September 2022, aged 96, at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Throughout the day, tributes have poured in …
Nordic reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Singapore has hosted a delegation from the Parliament of Finland. On its Facebook page, the embassy says that the visit was fruitful and inspiring in terms …
Delegation from Parliament of Finland in Singapore Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia September 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2022 Read More
Finnair’s strategy has long been based on connecting Europe and Asia via the short northern route, using Russian air space. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent closure of …
New Finnair strategy to return to profitability Read More
The Cebu City government of the Philippines with Clewat Ltd. have launched a sea-cleaning vessel project on 1 September 2022. The project has two phases: piloting research and operational cleaning …
Finnish firm Clewat support sea-cleaning vessel in the Philippines city Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Ha Noi, Vietnam has announced to now recognize the new style Vietnamese passports with the added birthplace information. According to the embassy, holders of the …
Finland now recognizes Vietnam new passports Read More
NordCham Cambodia is to host a breakfast talk on “Trade Between Cambodia and the Nordic Countries” on Tuesday, 6 September 2022 from 7:30 AM at Tribe Hotel. The guest speaker …
NordCham breakfast talk: “Trade Between Cambodia and the Nordic Countries” Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok and the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) are to host a “Future Trends in Education” webinar via Zoom on 10 September 2022 from 10:30 …
Register for “Future Trends in Education” webinar Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) with SwedCham China, and FinnCham Beijing are to host a Hybrid event, “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” on 7 September …
Learn about reports on “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” Read More
Denmark’s island “Bornholm” is landing on the 15th place of a list of the world’s best 50 islands compiled by Big Seven Travel. “Denmark might not be the first place …
Denmark “Bornholm” beats many islands in Sweden, Finland, and Norway Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites tourists to join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” from 9 to 11 September 2022 in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. The three-day event aims …
Join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” in Thailand next week Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on 31 August 2022 that travelers from countries on the visa exemption list will get a 45-day stay in Thailand starting 1 October …
Thailand extends stays for travelers during high season Read More
Finland has opened two new Honorary Consulates in Cebu and Davao City, the Philippines. Honorary Consulate of Finland in Cebu has Mr. Franco Soberano as the new Honorary Consul while …
Finland opens two new Honorary Consulates in the Philippines Read More
NordCham Indonesia together with Wartsila is to organize a meeting on 7 September 2022 from 8 AM to 10 AM at Wartsila (the 19th floor), South Jakarta, Indonesia. Every participant …
Come to share & discuss ideas with NordCham Roundtable Read More
NordCham Indonesia is to host an “Economic Outlook & Sustainability” event on the first of September 2022 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Cazbar (the 2nd floor) , South …
Monthly Get-Together with NordCham Indonesia Read More
Experts attended a conference on 24 August 2022 in Hochi Minh City, Vietnam to discuss export and investment opportunities produced by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) through sustainable development. …
EVFTA has been supporting Vietnam’s economic development Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) invites every interested participant to join an info session of its first “Sustainability Book” on 24 August 2022 from 3:00 to …
NorCham Philippines presents “Sustainability Book” Info Session Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia welcomes Ms. Anni Ståhle as the new Deputy Head of Mission. EmWhen asked her what she is looking forward to during her …
Finnish Embassy welcomes new head of mission in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin rejects criticism for having been in a party with friends with whom she was dancing and playing up to a video camera. She said she …
Finland’s PM fights back against party criticism Read More
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) invites interested attendees to join an online webinar on the topic of “The Future of Electric Vehicles – EV Ecosystem and future technology in …
Join an online webinar on the future of EV Tech in Nordic countries & Thailand Read More
NordCham Philippines is to host the 7th Joint Economic Briefing on 22 August 2022 at Makati Diamond Residences Makati City, Philippines from 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM. The discussion topics …
Attend 7th Joint Economic Briefing in the Philippines Read More
Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland announced to deepen their security and defense cooperation in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine on Monday, 15 August 2022. The prime ministers …
Nordic countries announce to strengthen security and defense cooperation Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Bangkok welcomes Maria Vehviläinen as the new Consular to the office. She previously worked as a Roving Consular assisting for Embassies around the world at the …
Embassy of Finland welcomes new Consular in Bangkok Read More
FinnCham Shanghai joins the German Chamber of Commerce for a webinar that discusses the current developments in China’s job market, and at the same time provides a forecast for 2023. …
Upcoming FinnCham Shanghai Labor Market and Salary Report webinar Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to host the 4th Sustainability Committee meeting on “Partnerships for Skills and Livelihoods” on 17 August 2022 from 4:00 …
Join Sustainability Committee meeting with NordCham Philippines Read More
FinnCham Thailand is to hold the 16th Finland Talks on “Air Quality in a Changing World” on 24 August 2022 from 3:00-3:45 PM (Bangkok time) / 11:00-11:45 AM (Helsinki time). …
Join Finland Talks on “Air Quality in a Changing World” Read More
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information has disclosed that digital financial services provider Paypal has officially registered as an electronic system operator (PSE) in that country. This allows Paypal …
Paypal resumes permanent operations in Indonesia Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi announces to stop recognizing the new-style Vietnamese passports on Thursday, 11 August 2022. According to the embassy’s website, the embassy writes that, “The new …
Finnish Embassy temporarily rejects new-style Vietnamese passports Read More
Tourists might soon be granted a visa on arrival/visa exemption which allows them to stay in Thailand for up to 45 days, reports Thaiger. Currently, passport holders of certain countries …
Thailand eyes extending visa on arrival to 45 days Read More
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has implemented screening measures to help halt the transmission of monkeypox, reports The Bali Sun. The virus has not been detected in Bali, …
Bali airport implements monkeypox screening Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Stockholm office welcomes the new director, Mrs. Orn Doungchan for the Nordic and Baltic countries. With her in-depth experience in the market and the tourism …
New head of Thailand’s tourism office in Stockholm Read More
The Embassy of Spain in Vietnam has resumed the acceptance of the new-style Vietnamese passports on Monday, 8 August 2022 after its one week suspension. The Spanish Embassy said that …
Spain now recognizes new-style Vietnamese passports Read More
The Association of Thai Professionals in European Region (ATPER) is to host an online conference on Finnish Education on the topic of “Living with Uncertainty – Predict the Unpredictability” on …
ATPER to host a panel discussion on Finnish education Read More
The Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce is hosting a multi-chamber networking event Wednesday, August 17. The event is held in collaboration with among others, the Danish-Thai, Thai-Finnish, Thai-Norwegian and Thai-Swedish Chambers …
Upcoming multi-chamber networking event in Bangkok Read More