Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Business Finland supports Finland-China innovation collaboration and recently co-hosted a China-Finland high-tech field matchmaking event both online and in the city of Nanjing, in China’s Jiangsu province, the Consulate General …
Business Finland co-host China-Finland matchmaking event Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham …
Join NordCham for the latest updates on the situation in the Philippines Read More
The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …
Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU Read More
Finnair and the Chinese airline Juneyao Air have signed a joint-venture agreement to deepen the airline’s commercial relationship on the Helsinki-Shanghai route and network points beyond, media FlightGlobal reports. Both …
Finnair and China’s Juneyao Air join forces on the Helsinki-Shanghai route Read More
During a phone meeting on 21 June, China’s President Xi Jinping and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto discussed last year’s 70th anniversary of China-Finland diplomatic ties and both parties recognized the …
China and Finland strengthen diplomatic ties during phone meeting Read More
Last month the Nordic Embassies in Singapore used smart technology to engage their communities in Singapore in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrated the Nordic National …
Nordic Green Run profits donated to Coral Triangle Center Read More
Finland is facing an acute workforce shortage with the country’s working-age population decreasing. The Finnish government has warned that the nation needs to raise immigration levels to 20.000 to 30.000 …
Finland faces acute workforce shortage, eyeing experts from Southeast Asia Read More
The Second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ project in Singapore closes with attendance of over 10,000 students, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore writes in a recent update. …
Second edition of ‘EU at Your School’ closes with attendance of over 10,000 students Read More
The Scandinavian Society Siam which since 1920 has been the association of Scandinavian residents in Thailand has sent an appeal to all the governments of the Nordic countries to …
Scandinavian Society Siam appeals to Nordic Prime Ministers to vaccinate their citizens in Thailand Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce HK has teamed up with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Chamber of Commerce, and the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the summer …
Celebrate summer with the Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong Read More
The EU Commission’s European Green Deal and Singapore’s Sustainability Concept Plan show the importance of Sustainability for both the EU Commission and the Singapore Government. EuroCham Singapore has similarly embraced …
EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2021 recognize sustainability practices in Singapore Read More
The Sustainable Development Report 2021 has just been released and among the top ten you find the Nordic countries Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway out of all 193 UN Member …
The Nordics remain in top ranks for Sustainable Development Report 2021 Read More
On 16 June, Business Finland hosted, in cooperation with the Team Finland network, China Shipowners’ Association, and China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry, a China-Finland Maritime seminar on Finnish solutions …
Business Finland co-hosted China-Finnish Maritime Seminar in Shanghai Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to join JTC Corporation as they share info on Punggol Digital District, Jurong Innovation District, Woodlands North Coast and One-North in the next webinar …
Learn more about Smart and Sustainable Cities Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is making your magazine cover dreams come true with a contest to appear on their first magazine cover in the Philippines. With the caption, “Are …
Are you the next IKEA Philippines cover model? Read More
The Swedish language Finnish film TOVE is playing at the Pink Screen film festival at the Projector in Singapore, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore announces. TOVE is a movie …
Finnish film TOVE at the Pink Screen film festival in Singapore Read More
In a recent interview with the Finnish newspaper Kauppalehti, Huawei’s Finnish cybersecurity chief Mika Lauhde suggested that a seven-day workweek should be introduced in Finland to catch up with China …
Finnish Huawei boss raises eyebrows with ‘crazy’ 7-day workweek proposal Read More
NordCham Philippines will team up with several partners to address the what, why, and how relating to improving seafarers’ mental health and well-being in an upcoming webinar on 23 June. …
NordCham Philippines concerned with seafarers’ mental health Read More
Meet H.E. Jyri Järviaho, the Ambassador of Finland to Thailand and Cambodia in this week’s series of “Meet the Embassy.” “Meet the Embassy” is a series of videos by the …
Meet Ambassador Jyri Järviaho in this week’s series of ‘Meet the Embassy’ Read More
The General Consul of Finland in Shanghai participated in the International Forum on Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in the Yangtze River Delta Region, Shanghai, on 10 June. Pasi Hellman highlighted the …
Nordic countries push for carbon neutrality in Yangtze River Delta Region Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently awarded Swedish fashion giant H&M with the Circular Economy Award during the ECCP 2021 Europa Awards hosted in the Philippines. …
EuroCham Philippines grants H&M Circular Economy Award Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join an online conference for an update on the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. The invitation says: Dear Members, Taking into account the …
NordCham Vietnam updates on Covid-19 situation Read More
On 7 June 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Thailand introduced Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki. The introduction note says: Meet our Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki who is in charge of the Consular …
Finnish consul in Thailand on VDO Read More
On 11 June 2021 Singaporean consultant company Connect One announced vacancies opening in various fields. Highly recommend to Nordics who look into experience Asian culture and living in Asia, Singapore …
Singapore is looking for young professionals thinking of moving to Asia Read More
On 11 June 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced: Invest Hong Kong is looking for a representatives in the Nordic region. Find out more on possibilities …
Invest Hong Kong seeks business partners in Scandinavia Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore Read More
The Virtual Finland village is a week-long event organized by Finland-Seura ry. and the Suomi-village is a meeting place for all Finnish expats abroad. The village aims to create cross-border …
Virtual Finland village open for Finnish expats abroad Read More
NordCham Philippines and IWG Plc. invites you to a virtual event with Lars Wittig, Country Manager IWG Plc. Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, S. Korea, VP Sales ASEAN, S. Korea …
NordCham Philippines and IWG Plc. host RE-DO 2021 workshop Read More
Find out facts and fiction regarding Covid-19 vaccination with NordCham Singapore’s upcoming webinar on 15 June. The event is free for all. More about the event: Singapore is in the …
NordCham invites to COVID-19 Vaccination: Facts and fiction webinar Read More
Twelve Finnish food and beverage companies are participating in a joint Finnish pavilion at the Zhejiang International Import Exhibition this week. The opening ceremony of the event featured a video …
Finnish F&B pavilion at Zhejiang International Import Exhibition Read More
In a series of videos, the Embassy of Finland in Thailand aims at showing what the Embassy seeks to do in the country and introduces several important members of staff. …
Discover what the Embassy of Finland seeks to do in Thailand Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is in partnership with ITD World hosting a virtual event ‘Grit + Resilience = GResilience – Bouncing back in times of crisis’ At …
NordCham virtual event: Bouncing forward in times of crisis Read More
Join FinnCham Hong Kong’s webinar to hear about the opportunities Greater Bay Area offers for Finnish companies on 9 June from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm. Greater Bay Area is …
FinnCham Hong Kong: What are the keys to success in the Greater Bay Area? Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Singapore use smart technology to engage their communities in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrate the Nordic National Days. Singapore, 7 June …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore bring together over 1,600 runners online in a race to protect the ocean Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore invites members to the next webinar on post-pandemic HR and recruitment on 17 June 2021. The invitation reads: FBC Singapore organizes a webinar on …
Attend: FBC Singapore webinar on HR and recruitment Read More
On 7 June 2021, the Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) introduced its newest member, Flootech. Flootech is a leading Finnish provider of water treatment solutions. The company will soon deliver, …
Nordic Innovation House introduced new water treatment member Read More
During a talk organized by ICDS, top experts from Sweden, France, and Germany recently discussed China’s power in the EU. The panel elaborated on several issues and the Swedish expert …
Experts: China struggles with its image in Scandinavia Read More
The Finnish clothing manufacturer Reima has said the company is ending its partnership with a Chinese subcontractor after Finnish media Yle published an investigative report on possible links to forced …
Reima cuts ties with Chinese company over possible links to forced labour Read More
News Release: HEI Schools, a Finnish early education company, and SEGi Group of Colleges Malaysia have signed an agreement to cooperate in developing SEGi’s Early Childhood Education Diploma program in …
HEI Schools signs agreement to bring Finnish Early Childhood Education studies to Malaysia Read More
Team Finland China Business delegation was busy last week, conducting various business meetings and visits. Team Finland China network aims at promoting Finland and Finnish companies in China and to …
Team Finland China visits companies in Shanghai Read More
Tonkla school Chiang Mai is in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok hosting a ‘Study in Finland’ webinar on 16 June. The webinar will be covering living and …
Tonkla school Chiang Mai invites to Study in Finland webinar Read More
According to Finnish telecommunication company Nokia, Malaysia is laying the right foundation for the nation’s long-term digital transformation and the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative will be a critical component …
Nokia: Malaysia laying right foundation for nation’s long-term digital transformation Read More
The Annual General Meeting of FinnCham HK was held on 3 June 2021. FinnCham HK would like to welcome – apart from 4 re-elected board members – the new board …
FinnCham HK welcomed new Board of Directors Read More
The Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces is celebrated on 4 June 2021 to honor the Marshal of Finland, Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, whose birthday it was. For more information, …
The Consulate general of Finland in Philippines celebrated Gen. Carl Gustaf Mannerheim on 4 June Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and partners are hosting the discussion desalination: A Reliable, Sustainable, and Affordable Water Supply on 18 June from 14:30 UTC+07-16:00 UTC+07. More …
NordCham Philippines host discussion on reliable water supply Read More
How did Singapore National Healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) set up a new service in an all-in-one citizen health app and make vaccination updates easy? Want to find …
IHiS Singapore invites to health care innovation conference on 9 June Read More
Press release: The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed multiple energy storage contracts with SMC Global Power Holdings Inc. through its subsidiary, Universal Power Solutions Inc., in the Philippines during …
Wärtsilä finalizes commissioning of its first two Energy Storage projects in the Philippines Read More
Four Nordic Embassies in Thailand stand together to create awareness on enforced disappearance. Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, The …
Nordic Embassies in Thailand create awareness on enforced disappearance Read More
NordCham Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham Philippines Advisory Business Partner PSA Philippines …
Get updated on the latest situation in the Philippines Read More
The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …
Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia Read More