Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 18 March 2021 the Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho was honored to pay a courtesy call to Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Government House today. Both parties …
Ambassador Järviaho paid courtesy call to Thai PM Gen. Prayut Read More
On 16 March 2021 the Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and other representatives of the Embassy were thrilled to visit Tonkla School in Chiang Mai. Tonkla is a privately owned bilingual …
Ambassador Järviaho visited Tonkla school in Chiangmai Read More
On 19 March 2021, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduce the latest corperate member in a welcome note, that read: Meet our new Start-Up & Entrepreneur Member Natural Livings! Natural …
Have a taste of Finland at Natural Livings Pop-Up shop at Sogo in Causeway Bay Read More
Thailand will shorten the mandatory quarantine period from 14 days to 10 and 7 days and travelers will not need fit-to-fly documents when arriving into the country starting 1 April, …
Thailand eases restrictions on 1 April – shorter quarantine and no fit-to-fly certificates Read More
On Monday 15 March 2021 the Nordic ambassadors paid a joint visit to the Governor of Chiang Mai province and Chiangmai University. In joint Nordic cooperation, Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen, …
Nordic ambassadors visited Chiangmai governor and CM University Read More
Finnish biofuel producer and oil refiner Neste announced on 15 March 2020 an intention to increase its renewable products production capacity in Europe according to the company strategy. According to …
Neste to build plant similar to Singapore in Rotterdam Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore has extended an invitation to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion on 31 March. The invitation reads: DABS is excited to invite you to our very first …
DABS invites to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion 31 March Read More
Finland is amongst the countries that are already using dogs trained to sniff out covid-19 virus carriers and now Thailand can present its first pack of six dogs trained for …
COVID-19 sniffer dogs detect virus carriers in Finland and now also in Thailand Read More
On 16 March 2021 the Finnish telecom company Nokia announced it will likely cut about 300 jobs in Finland, mainly at its headquarters, as part of a wider restructuring plan, …
Nokia plans to cut up 10,000 jobs to focus on R&D Read More
Increase in meat exports to China was a key part of the overall growth of Finnish food exports in 2020, says Business Finland, a governmental body for promoting trade and …
More Finnish food exported to China in 2020 Read More
Professor Kaarle Nordenstreng author of the ‘history of the International Organisation of Journalists (IOJ)’ was recognized at the Vietnamese Journalist Associations in Hanoi on Tuesday 9 March 2021. The Finnish …
Ambassador Kahiluoto visited Vietnamese Journalist Associations office Read More
In a bid to make mandatory quarantine in Thailand attractive, the popular tourist nation last month introduced the possibility for tourists to spend their 14 days in quarantine at a …
Offer for Nordic tourists: Quarantine on a yacht in Thailand Read More
Singapore is opening the first corona-friendly business hotel that allows people to work in the same room and business travelers to hold face-to-face meetings. International business travel is still discouraged …
Singapore opens bubble hotel for business travelers Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join a meeting on campus to discover more about the unique new alternative to the IBDP and A-Levels: the IBCP – …
St Andrew’s S107 host IBCP Discovery Event 1 April Read More
Finnish researchers are developing a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is based on research carried out at the University of Helsinki and the Itä-Suomen yliopisto – University of Eastern …
Finnish researchers are developing a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
Connected Finland, the Finnish company develops and manufactures low power, ultra low cost Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for smart buildings and facility management, utilising the global, seamless Sigfox 0G …
Nordic Innovation House welcomes Connected Finland to Singapore Read More
The Government of Finland has decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 17 April 2021. An announcement read: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there …
Finland extends entry restriction until 17 April Read More
A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …
Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
On 12 March 2021 the Finnish Business Council released an update of upcoming events: 17 March: Annual General Meeting. The invitation and AGM material were sent to the members 14 …
The Finnish Business Council Singapore released March activities update Read More
According to Freedom House’s 2021 freedom rankings, Thailand is described as ‘not free” which puts the country back to the position held during the coup years, Bangkok Post reports. Other …
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia are “not free” Read More
On 8 March 2021 different Team Finland Shanghai actors gathered at the Consul General’s residence to introduce their network and services, thematic priorities and plans for the coming year to …
“Team Finland for You” event gathered around 30 Finnish companies Read More
On 26 February 2021 the Youngship Singapore announced a networking initiative: weekly get together fun run, started in March 2021, the invitation read: Hope that everyone is doing great and …
Youngship Singapore invites to weekly Monday Run to stay healthy together Read More
Finnish company Teknos is one of the newest members to join the Finnish Business Councils in both Shanghai and Beijing. Teknos Coating (Shanghai) management, led by Managing Director Jaime Chee, …
Teknos company visited the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched ‘THE ACADEMY” which is a platform for knowledge and learning for SwedCham members and friends. THE ACADEMY offers a variety …
SwedCham HK launches platform for knowledge and learning Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore invites to an upcoming webinar: Employment in Singapore: Employment regulations revised and how has COVID-19 changed the Singapore job market on 6 April. The …
Finnish Business Council webinar: Employment in Singapore 6 April Read More
Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …
Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means? Read More
The Finnish consulate in Beijing processed 81 percent fewer applications for a Schengen visa in 2020, while those submitted at The Finnish consulate in Shanghai declined by 77 during last …
Finland sees sharp decrease in Schengen Visa Applications from China in 2020 Read More
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä’s unique experience in delivering both power barges for electricity production and state-of-the-art energy storage solutions has resulted in a combined contract award. Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), …
Wärtsilä will deliver first energy storage solution in S.E.A. on a barge Read More
The European Union Delegation in the Philippines is launching several activities to celebrate the 2021 International Women’s month, including a cycling tour, a series of film screenings, dialogues, and roundtable …
The EU Delegation in the Philippines celebrate International Women’s month Read More
Ambassadors and foreign representatives in Jakarta’s diplomatic circles have taken a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions where women’s voices are not represented, part of a …
International Diplomatic Missions joined forces to empower women in Indonesia Read More
The first 324,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility have been delivered to Cambodia on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Cambodia becomes the first country in Western Pacific Region and …
Cambodia received the first AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility Read More
Despite progress for women in the workplace, it is still a long way to go for many countries according to The Economist’s latest glass-ceiling index, which ranks conditions for working …
Nordic countries tops best place for working women Read More
Thailand has started implementing a new “Smart Visa” a type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in …
Thailand granted Smart Visa that allows 4 years stay Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho had recently the pleasure of paying a courtesy call to H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social …
Ambassador Järviaho met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Read More
Just like social distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks , fastening seatbelts or wearing helmets could save many lives. The Embassy of Sweden is coordinating a group called “the …
Swedish embassy hosted brainstorm session on Road Safety in Thailand Read More
On 25 February 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced: Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki has been awarded with a central government medal of merit as recognition for her 30 years …
Consul Katarina Hautamäki-Huuki awarded Medal of Merit for her years of dedication Read More
The Swedish Zinzino Group announced on 3 March 2021 that the group’s revenue increased with a total of 33% during February 2021 compared to the year before. Zinzino AB is …
Swedish Zinzino Group reports strong sales growth during February Read More
As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, male ambassadors and foreign representatives in Indonesia’s diplomatic circles took a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions …
Nordic Ambassador’s in Indonesia pledge to end all-male discussions Read More
On 23 February 2021 Finnish researchers at Aalto University have utilized artificial intelligence to introduce wood-like properties to a bio-based material in a bid to develop a substitute for Styrofoam …
Aalto University researchers found organic substitute for Styrofoam Read More
The Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was named one of The Next 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine in March issue. Get to know more of the Finnish Prime …
Finnish Prime Minister named the Next 100 Most Influential People by TIME magazine Read More
The embassy of Finland in Bangkok released a welcome note to their new team member on 1 March 2021, that read: Meet our new colleague Gitta Hägg-Lundvall. Gitta joined the …
Finland embassy in Bangkok welcomes new team member Read More
Olion, the Finnish energy, and environmental technology company will provide heat pumps for a battery energy storage farm in Dalian, North-eastern China. Dalian Henliu Energy Storage Power Station Company Ltd’s …
Finnish Olion to supply heat pumps for China’s largest battery energy storage project Read More
Two years ago China wanted to buy an airport in northern Finland, saying it was for climate research at the North Pole. But Finland’s Defense Ministry rejected the offer over …
Old case made public: Finland denies China’s research airbase bid Read More
What are the best practices for teaching techniques from Finland? Hear more from the Finnish Curriculum Education Philosophy in Rainbow Trout Creativity International School from Phuket on this coming Saturday …
Join online International Teacher Meet up on 6 March and get to know Finnish Education System Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to their upcoming webinar ‘How sustainability can increase growth and innovation? on 26 March. The invitation reads: Sustainability is one of the key drivers …
FBC Singapore webinar: How sustainability can increase growth and innovation 26 March Read More
In the spirit of the sustainability week, FinnCham chose randomly couple of members from Invest Hong Kong, Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao to visit and surprise …
FinnCham Sustainability Week’s next post is officially started Read More
Tourist destinations in Europe are confident that the strong growth of China’s winter sports industry will benefit their economies. They believe that the nation’s rising interest in such sports, fueled …
Europe hopes to see rising numbers of Chinese Winter Sports tourists due to 2022 Winter Olympics Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
The ambassadors of Sweden and Finland both share a common love for the Philippines, but for different reasons. As of 12th in a series, Lifestyle Inquirer magazine highlights the different …
Lifestyle Inquirer: Swedish and Finnish Ambassadors special connection to the Philippines Read More