Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In the search of finding the right business partner and connect with impactful Nordic startups (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark) in the economic, social and environmental sustainability sector, a venture …
Startup Guide may help you find your business partner Read More
The Embassy of Finland invited recently the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce TFCC Board to discuss and share plans for 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho mentioned a cautious estimate of 3-4% …
Finnish Ambassador Järviaho discussed 2021 plan with TFCC Board members Read More
On 6 December 2020, to celebrate the 103rd Independence Day of Finland, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi had the pleasure of hosting a reception at the Metropole Hotel. As …
Nordic ambassadors celebrate Finland Independence day together in Hanoi Read More
On 5 December 2020, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, pictured here together with the Nordic Ambassador and Deputies, attended the Auspicious Candle Lighting Ceremony in commemoration of the birthday anniversary of His …
Nordic Ambassadors attended Father’s day in Thailand Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
On 15 December 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Maritime cybersecurity readiness in 2021 and beyond: Trends, Predictions, Opportunity & Threat landscapes. Time: 6.00-7.30PM Hong …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec Read More
From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce – NordCham Philippines has announced that this coming Nordic Sustainability Awards Night is set on 19 January 2021, starting at 6:00 PM. “We invite all …
NordCham Philippines’ “Nordic Sustainability Awards Night” set for 19 January 2021 Read More
Did you know that every year, TIME highlights inventions that are impacting the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun? This year, Finnish innovations OURA and Solar Foods …
Finnish products on list of 100 best innovations in 2020 Read More
When you are young it’s rare that you think about what might happen to you when you grow older…. Who, in their early years, wants to be reminded about becoming …
How to plan for your last decades? Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced on 3 December 2020 Year that the year 2020 of FBC had been as usual… almost. “We all have faced a challenging year in …
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore updates on overall 2020 Read More
The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event Read More
The new Finnish Ambassador and the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia handed on 8 December their credentials to the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. …
Finnish and Danish ambassadors hands credentials to King of Malaysia Read More
During the festive month of December, the four Nordic embassies in Singapore bring the Nordic Christmas spirit to Singapore’s top luxury 5-star hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, and offer you a …
Enjoy Nordic Christmas Staycation with Mandarin Oriental Singapore Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Juha Pyykkö presented his credentials to His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at a virtual ceremony held at the Presidential …
Ambassador H.E. Juha Pyykkö presented his credentials to His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte Read More
Finland reopened its embassy in Manila after almost a decade in apparent recognition of the importance of Asia in world economy and geopolitics. Finnish Ambassador H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkö was …
Embassy of Finland in Philippines reopened Read More
Visitors poured throughout the day into the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok which took place Sunday 6 December 2020. The event filled up the whole 19th floor of the Gaysorn …
Good turnout at Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read MoreColin Rampton interviews the Finnish bussiness entrepreneur in Hong Kong, Mika Jokela Perhaps it is a generalisation to say that Finnish folk are a resilient race, but my recent interview …
Mika Jokela – a hardy Finn in Hong Kong Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 1 December that the Chmber is now seeking an outgoing and active candidate for the Executive Director position to be …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong looking for Executive Director Read More
Flower Dome’s signature floral displays make a return with the well-loved Poinsettia Wishes on 27 November 2020. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, Ms Grace Fu, together with …
Nordic ambassadors graced the Poinsettia Wishes Flower Dome opening Singapore ceremony Read More
The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will deliver her Policy Address to the Legislative Council on Thursday 10th December …
10 December is new date for “Joint Business Luncheon Webinar” in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Christmas Bazaar takes place this Sunday 6 December from 11.00 to 18.00 at Gaysorn Tower floor 19 in Bangkok. The event is well on track to be at …
Don’t miss the Danish Christmas Bazaar on Sunday Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
Are you looking forward to a traditional Swedish Christmas Lunch? The registration is now open! Celebrate Christmas with us on 19 December 2020. Christmas Quiz, Raffle Game, and more. Event …
TSCC invites to traditional Swedish Christmas Lunch 2020 Read More
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation (Finnfund) makes a 5.5 million USD senior loan investment in Early Dawn Microfinance Co. Ltd. (DAWN), the 3rd largest microfinance company in Myanmar in terms …
Finnfund continues to support Myanmar SMEs Read More
Food from Finland Roadshow stopped in Hangzhou and Shanghai on the 17 to 18 of November 2020. Business Finland’s Food from Finland program focuses on the growth of Finnish food …
Food from Finland Roadshow in Hangzhou and Shanghai has completed Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for their next webinar on 30 November 2020: Get to know more about our “Designing health?” speaker Annastiina Hintsa, …
FinnCham HK introduces speakers to health webinar Read More
The new limited edition UNIQLO x Marimekko holiday capsule collection for Fall/Winter 2020 was launched on 27 November in Thailand. The collection will be available globally in the majority of …
UNIQLO X Marimekko limited edition launched in Thailand Read More
On 24 November 2020, the Norway embassy in Singapore invites to join the Happiness Conference 2020 on 3 December 2020. Learn more about why the Nordic countries are the happiest …
Nordic ambassadors invite to Happiness Conference on 3 Dec Read More
On 19 November 2020 the Finnish Consul General in Hong Kong, Johanna Karanko shared with Vocational Training Council (VTC) students and teachers the success factors that make Finland the world’s …
Consul General Karanko shared Finland’s value at Vocational Training Council (VTC) Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society (TNGS) held its 100 Years Cup 2020 on the 14 November hosted by Scandinavian Society. The Cup was the 3rd Tee off for the 2020/2021 season …
SSS 100 Years Cup winners announced Read More
On 13 November 2020 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined hands with the Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the airline partners – Bangkok Airways, AirAsia and Nok Air to …
Thailand launches Expat Travel Bonus exclusive to expats Read More
For a second time, Sweden ranks in top position in the fifth edition of the Good Country Index, released on Thursday 19 November 2020. The Good Country Index is the …
Sweden is the world’s ‘Goodest’ country Read More
On10 November 2020 Mr. Anders Frankenberg, Head of Development Cooperation of the Swedish Embassy Section Office in Yangon and Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, UNFPA Representative for Myanmar signed an agreement for …
Sweden provides USD 1,500,000 to UNFPA Women and Girls First Programme Phase II Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
On 19 November the Nordic Innovation House-Singapore introduced new member from Finland: Vetrospace and VetroHealth which is part of Vetrospace group to better serve health care industry’s needs. It is …
NIH-SG introduces new Finnish Member: Vetrospace Read More
Midas PR, Thailand’s leading PR agency, organized the first Bangkok Yuppies networking event on the 78th-floor rooftop of King Power Mahanakhon, one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok. The event …
Midas PR successfully launched Bangkok Yuppies networking series at King Power Mahanakhon Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman had the pleasure of visiting Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum, currently hosting the exhibition “Flow with Matter” by the Finnish contemporary …
Consul General Hellman visited ‘Listening to Finland’ exhibition at Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum Read More
On 13 November 2020 the Finnish Consulate General in Shanghai released an activity from earlier this week that Team Finland China Business Delegation has been visiting Jiangsu province. The delegation …
Team Finland China Business Delegation visited Jiangsu province Read More
The embassy of Finland announced on 11 November 2020 “We are excited to participate in the European Film Festival in Vietnam 2020!“ The Magic Life of V, starring Veeran maaginen …
Finland participating in European Film Festival in Vietnam 2020 Read More
On 9 November 2020 a Sino-Finnish Science and Technology Industry Summit Forum took place in the Jianggan District of Hangzhou, with many provincial, municipal and district-level participants. The event was …
Business Finland participated in a Sino-Finnish Science and Technology Industry Summit Forum in the Jianggan – Hangzhou Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Have you registered yourself to watch Europe on Screen (EoS) 2020? One of Swedish films “Swoon” will be the Opening Film this year, and Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia and …
Ambassador Berg will be opening the 2020 Europe On Screen online film festival Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites to a joint chamber event to celebrate the Christmas spirit on 27 November. “Let’s get into the Christmas spirit with NordCham and German Business …
NordCham Vietnam invites to networking in Christmas spirit on 27 Nov Read More
On 11 November 2020, Finnish outdoor brand Halti opened its flagship store in Changzhou, Jiangsu province. Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi gave a speech at the opening ceremony. Halti was …
Finnish outdoor brand Halti opened its flagship store in Changzhou, Jiangsu province Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) together with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), and the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, will be hosting …
Get to know more of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in the next webinar on 26 Nov Read More
The Third China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai from at National Exhibition and Convention Center gathered government officials, business communities, exhibitors and professional purchasers across the world to …
Finnish companies participating at the 3rd China International Import Expo Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam is looking for candidates to full time positions such as Office Manager, Accountant, Event Coordinator, Communication Officer and a trainee in the green …
EuroCham Vietnam’s full time and internship positions open for applications Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More