Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
As the debate regarding how and where covid-19 originated from continues these days, China Daily writes in a recent article that Finland understands China’s concerns over the Covid-19 origin-tracing issue …
Finland understands China’s concerns over Covid-19 origin-tracing issue Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Thailand and the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join the 4th Finland Talks webinar on 17 August 2021 at 4 …
Sign up for Finland Talks: Gaining national competitive advantage through AI Read More
The Chinese authorities’ recent regulatory actions have seen some foreign investors and market participants being concerned that it could bring a change in China’s policies, but according to IPE, three major …
Nordic pension investors not concerned with Chinese authorities recent regulatory actions Read More
In a recent update, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore shared information useful to all Nordic citizens about the resumption of entry approvals to Singapore, registration of overseas vaccines, and the easing of …
Covid-19 update from the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to their upcoming event on Leading Emotions – Necessary Superskill of the Future on 2 September at HUONE Singapore. More about the event: …
FBC Singapore invites to event on Leading Emotions – Necessary Superskill of the Future Read More
The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has finished its preliminary investigation into the national stockpile agency and their two failed medical face mask procurements. The two orders made by …
Two Finns suspected in scandal regarding imported face masks from China Read More
FinnCham junks are back – and this time together with the other Nordic Chambers. FinnCham has teamed up with NorCham, SwedCham, and DCC Hong Kong and invites you to their …
Go sailing with the Nordic chambers on their joint Nordic Junk tour in Hong Kong Read More
After researching the origin of covid-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) described in a report that the theory of a laboratory discharge was “extremely unlikely” but now Danish chief investigator …
Danish WHO researcher: Employee in laboratory may have been patient zero Read More
For bicycle manufacturers and subcontractors around the world, the pandemic has brought problems with a reduced supply of bicycle parts and according to Finnish Tähtipyörä, manufacturer of bicycles in Solf …
A worldwide shortage of bicycle parts creates problems for Finnish company Read More
On 10 August, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga honored outgoing Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto with the “For peace and friendship …
Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto receive Friendship insignia during ceremony in Hanoi Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to sign up for Mandarin Mondays where you will learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese for business and everyday life. More about …
Learn Mandarin Chinese with FinnCham in Hong Kong Read More
Although Eurocontrol (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) reported that airlines in central Europe last week operated about 70 percent of their pre-pandemic flights, it does look like …
Air Traffic between the Nordic Regions and Asia is not currently expected to recover Read More
Denmark and Norway will be representing the Scandinavian tourism board at the ITB China trade show, which focus on the travel market. The Scandinavian Tourist Board will be part of …
Scandinavian Tourist Board is ready for ITB China Read More
PES-Architects has won the invited international architecture competition for the Shanghai Submarine Museum on the Huangpu riverfront in Shanghai, China, according to this company announcement. PES-Architects was founded in Finland and …
Finnish PES-Architects wins design competition for Shanghai Submarine Museum Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join NordCham PH Sustainability Series: A Panel Discussion On Sustainable Practices That Help Protect & Restore Life on Land …
Join NordCham’s Panel Discussion on sustainable practices that help protect & restore life on land Read More
UCSI Schools in Kuala Lumpur will be implementing innovative technologies from Finland in their learning modules as the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala …
UCSI Schools Kuala Lumpur is the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia Read More
The Olympics are in the books and with 38 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals, China is the second most successful nation at the Tokyo Olympics this …
China and Norway tops in overall Olympic medal totals of Asian and Nordic countries Read More
Several countries are currently discussing the need for a third covid-19 booster shot predominantly due to the delta variant, including countries across the Nordic Region and Asia. According to WKZO news, European …
Nordic and Asian countries discuss covid-19 booster shots Read More
A Finnish woman lost her life in a hit and run incident in the early morning of 9 August in Teuk Chhou district in southern Cambodia, media Khmer Times reports. According to …
Finnish woman killed in a hit-and-run incident in Cambodia Read More
Last week an outbreak of covid-19 was discovered amongst 44 berry pickers from Thailand working at a plant in Kainuu region of Finland and this week another 40 Thai berry …
Dozens of covid-19 infections found amongst berry pickers from Thailand working in Lapland Read More
According to the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam, the vaccination of foreign nationals living in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 will start today 9 August. The Norwegian embassy writes: According to the …
Vietnam starts vaccinating Nordic nationals living in HCMC district 7 Read More
According to an announcement from the Finnish government on 5 August, travelers from six third countries including Singapore will no longer be eligible to enter Finland if they have not …
Finland reintroduce entry ban on non-vaccinated travelers from Singapore Read More
The Finnish floral brand Marimekko has since 1951 been on a mission to bring joy to people’s everyday lives with bold prints and colors. In celebration of the brand’s …
Marimekko wraps Bangkok sky train in its iconic Unikko print to celebrate 70th anniversary Read More
Last week’s defect on a Chinese nuclear EPR reactor has not led the nuclear safety authority of Finland, STUK, to demand the Finnish nuclear power company TVO to put a …
Finnish nuclear plant continues its plans despite defect on similar Chinese reactor Read More
On 3 August, the Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Sami Leino had the pleasure of meeting the Ambassador of Malaysia to Finland, H.E. John Samuel in Helsinki, the Embassy of Finland in …
Finnish and Malaysian Ambassadors meet in Helsinki Read More
Vietnamese Tran Bao Khanh and Chu Hoang SonIn both have a great interest in fashion and environmental protection and in 2017 the pair established the company Rens Original while studying …
Vietnamese students in Finland produces sneakers from used coffee grounds and plastic waste Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join their webinar on ‘Economic Outlook APAC 2021 – Biden Administration & China Tech Crackdown’ on 26 August. More about the event: …
FBC Singapore invites to Economic Outlook APAC 2021 Read More
Several countries in the European Union and Schengen Area keep rules regarding which vaccines against covid-19 are valid proof of immunity and currently all countries in the EU recognize proof …
Finland and Iceland recognize China’s Sinovac vaccine as valid proof of immunity Read More
The ‘Scaling Hong Kong to Nordics’ is a 12-month program put together by FinnCham HK, Cyberport, and Nordic Innovation House and the program is now accepting applications, Finn Cham HK announces. “Scaling …
‘Scaling Hong Kong to Nordics’ program is now accepting applications Read More
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has won a small 3 percent share in a joint 5G radio access network (RAN) tender between Chinese operators China Telecom and China Unicom, media FierceWireless reports. According …
Ericsson win 3% share in joint 5G radio contract in China – Nokia left out Read More
According to a recent update from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Government has announced new rules regarding quarantine. Hong Kong SAR Government will from …
SwedCham updates on Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for reinforcement to their dynamic consular team with a job role as consular service officer from 1 November 2021 to 31 March …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok are looking for a new consular officer Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is moving to a new location. Their office is now located at 7/F Unit B, 8 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City 1200. NordCham …
NordCham PH moves to a new location in Makati City Read More
During the two month’s long Teatro Europe PH festival, Filipino Students promote Europe’s rich culture and heritage through stage performances, and this year, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila participates with the …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila participates in this year’s Teatro Europa with the play “Pariah” Read More
A joint statement published by, amongst others, the Norwegian Refugee Council on behalf of 16 aid agencies warns about the “spiraling humanitarian catastrophe in Myanmar triggered by skyrocketing COVID-19 cases and widespread …
Nordic humanitarian Groups: Myanmar has urgent Covid-related needs Read More
More and more Swedish investors are exploring investment opportunities in Davao City, Philippines, and looking at ventures on business process outsourcing (BPO) and dealerships where some companies from the Nordic …
The Swedish business community is exploring investment opportunities in Davao City Read More
A new platform for COVID-19 vaccination registration for foreign residents of all age groups in all provinces in Thailand is available from 1 August 2021 at 11.00 am onwards, the Thai …
All foreigners in Thailand can now register for covid-19 vaccine Read More
Finland is known as the happiest country in the world and with the Finland High School Programme (FHSP), Finnish educators are welcoming more and more Vietnamese High School students to …
Finland offers scholarships for Vietnamese high school students Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore said goodbye to Ritva Naumanen who has worked as Deputy Head of Missions at the Embassy in Singapore for the …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore say goodbye to Deputy Head of Missions Ritva Naumanen Read More
The European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme is a mobility and scholarship initiative which makes it possible for students to pursue their master’s and a doctorate in more than one EU member …
EU sending students from the Philippines to study in Europe in August Read More
With infection rates increasing sharply in Thailand, a very slow rollout of vaccines and no vaccine assistance from the Norwegian Government, 77-year-old Knut Hauslo now has to travel back to …
Norwegian in infection chaos in Thailand: Must go to Norway for vaccination Read More
Several Asian countries require travelers to have a negative corona test as a requirement for entry including Finnair destinations such as Thailand and China. To make travel more accessible …
Finnair to offer an affordable corona testing near Helsinki Airport Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila recently announced that the Teatro Europe PH festival is back again this year and will showcase European theatre plays preformed by Filipino University students to …
Filipino Students promote Europe’s rich culture and heritage during Teatro Europe PH festival Read More
Time Magazine’s third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places is this year a tribute to the people and businesses that have found ways to adapt amid the extraordinary circumstances …
TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Place of 2021: Nordic and Asian highlights Read More
From 26 July, the Finnish Border Guard has discontinued controls at the borders based on government decisions, and fully vaccinated travelers are free to enter Finland alongside travelers from countries green-listed for entry …
Finland welcomes fully-vaccinated travelers and travelers from countries on green list Read More
SwedCham Young Professionals are joining forces with Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian Young Professionals and hosting a Nordic Quiz Night at Nordic Fika in Shanghai on 5 August. More about the …
SwedCham YP join forces with Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian YP’s for Nordic Quiz night Read More
Nokia Mobile has partnered with ExpressVPN to offer a virtual private network service allowing users to encrypt the traffic between their Nokia phones and online sites. The service will be …
Nokia Mobile team up with ExpressVPN for service in selected Nordic and Asian countries Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their Nordic Sundowner event on 5 August. More about the event from NordCham PH: We at NordCham Philippines are looking …
NordCham Philippines invites to Nordic Sundowner Read More
Finland’s marine engine and equipment maker Wärtsilä announced on 23 July, that the company has entered into an agreement with two Chinese shipbuilding companies for the delivery of steerable and …
Wärtsilä to deliver thrusters for Chinese Offshore Wind Vessels Read More
On 23 July, Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto received the “For the Cause of Natural Resources and Environment” insignia in recognition of his contribution to the sector, media Vietnam …
Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto receives “For the Cause of Natural Resources and Environment” insignia Read More