Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden has Zlatan Ibrahimovic´, Norway has Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Denmark has Christian Eriksen, and Finland has Kimi Räikkönen – just one out of many of Finland’s extraordinary track record of …
Article exploring Finland’s production of talented racecar drivers Read More
Finland has officially closed its border to Russian tourists since midnight local time of Friday, 30 September 2022. The Finnish government issued a resolution last Thursday, 29 September 2022 that …
Finland closes its border to Russian tourists Read More
The full-time church ministry among Finns in Thailand in Finnish language closed down by the end of August. However, Jyrki Markkanen, the long time resident and full-time pastor among the …
Finnish church closed in Thailand Read More
Greenlandic phone company, Tusass together with the Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, announced to collaborate in building a 5G network in Greenland on Friday 30 September 2022. According to the press …
Tusass and Ericsson connect Greenland with 5G Read MoreThe European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Malaysia presents the 2015 Romanian documentary “Chuck Norris vs. Communism” at the monthly Europe in Cinema series on 1 October 2022. – …
Romanian documentary “Chuck Norris vs. Communism” on display in Malaysia Read More
North Stream pipeline operator said it was unable to immediately assess damages after Swedish Coast Guard reported the discovery of an additional leak on the pipeline system in the Baltic …
Two new gas leaks on pipelines in Danish and Swedish waters Read More
Queen Margrethe II has spoken out about her decision to downgrade her four grandchildren from princes and princesses to counts and countesses of Montpezat, saying she thinks it will be …
Danish Queen Margrethe II reflects on decision to degrade grandchildren Read More
US officials calls Moscow’s questioning of whether Washington caused pipeline gas leaks “ridiculous”. This is reported by Yahoo News. The leaks have pushed natural gas prices to sky high limits …
Gushing Russian gas pipes in Danish waters an act of terrorism? Read More
The Danish Royal House announced in a statement that Her Majesty the Queen Margrethe II has decided, as of January 1 2023, to remove the titles of Prince and Princess …
Queen Margrethe II downgrades her royal grandchildren Read More
The government in Hong Kong announced on September 23 the lifting of compulsory quarantine requirement for travellers from overseas, starting from 26 September. At present, the epidemic situation has peaked …
Hong Kong government to lift quarantine requirements for arrivals Read More
Indonesian Garuda last week filed for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy at a New York Bankruptcy court and requested the recognition of its recent debt restructuring deal in a Jakarta court. Reported …
Garuda Indonesia files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Read More
The Norwegian safety watchdog, Norway’s Petrolium Safety Authority (PSA), said unidentified drones were seen flying near Norwegian offshore oil platforms on 26 September and urged oil companies to increase alertness. …
Sightings of several unidentified drones in Norwegian North Sea Read More
Finnish Business Council Singapore thanks all attendees for joining the “5G – The Nordic Approach and the Future of Society” on 20 September 2022, which went down successfully, and hopes …
“5G – The Nordic Approach and the Future of Society” a success Read More
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls on educators to join LIFE2023, the Lapland International Forum for EducationTM, on 27 January – 3 February 2023 to learn about Finnish education …
Call for teachers and educators to join LIFE2023 in Finland Read More
As the Nordic region is committed to achieving carbon neutrality and aims at becoming the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030, the Nordic Green Talk is …
This year’s “Nordic Green Talk” on achieving SDG goals Read More
Typhoon Noru hit the main island of Luzon, the Philippines with maximum sustained winds of 240 kilometers per hour on Sunday, 25 September 2022. This Monday morning, 26 September 2022, …
Warning to Vietnam as Typhoon Noru hits the Philippines destructively Read More
The HEI Schools Bangkok teaches lifelong learner skills to children in their first seven years, following the Finnish educational curriculum developed by experts in early childhood education at the University …
HEI Schools Bangkok teaches lifelong learner skills during kids 7 magical years Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia was invited by The Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Trade Union Affairs to attend a roundtable discussion on the proposed amendments of the Trade Union Act 1959 …
EUROCHAM Malaysia attends roundtable discussion Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia is collaborating with the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on a Hi-Tea session on 29 September 2022. A distinguished guest of honor, YBhg Dato’ Sri …
EUROCHAM Malaysia HI-Tea session with MITI Read More
The Crayfish Party of the Thai Nordic Association took place on Saturday night 24 September 2022. The Ballroom of Landmark Hotel, Bangkok, was full to the brim with 200 happy …
Roaring Nordic Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for Finns to join the European Day of Languages (EDL) 2022 on 1 October. The event is organized by European Union National Institutes …
Join the European Day of Languages with Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur Read More
International travelers will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results on arrival to Thailand from 1 October 2022. This was stated by Thailand’s Centre …
Thailand to relegate COVID as disease Read More
The “Embro” collection from the Thai furniture brand, Lasunya, won the Red Dot Design Award 2022 in the Home and Seating Furniture category. “An innovative combination of different fabrics and …
Thai furniture brand “Lasunya” wins Red Dot Design Award 2022 Read More
The Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Systems (GIDES), developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shows that Singapore is ranked the first out of 113 global economies in a global …
First place for Singapore in the Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Read More
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