Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Prof. Jarmo Suominen of Tongji University has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020. The awarding ceremony of the 2020 Shanghai Magnolia Award was held in the afternoon of 15 …
Finnish Prof. Jarmo Suominen awarded Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced on 22 September 2020 their corporate member Salli Saddle Chair, who was awarded both Best Ergonomic Work Chair Company 2020 and …
The Finnish Salli Saddle Chair won awards from Global Health & Pharma Read More
TRAFIGURA, a Singapore-domiciled minority shareholder in Finnish state-owned metals producer Terrafame, is suspected of channeling hundreds of millions of euros to tax havens in transactions that have raised red flags …
Finnish Terrafame suspected of money laundering Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) together with the Nordic embassies are hosting an event for Nordic Alumni on 31 October 2020. The event is an opportunity …
NordCham Vietnam invites to Nordic Alumni Day 2020 Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …
Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020 Read More
FinnCham HK invites to join their Corporate Member FINDS from 24 September until 4 October 2020, for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020 presented by DiningCity. FINDS has specially curated …
Join FINDS Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020, special menu from 24 Sep-4 Oct Read More
On 23 September 2020, the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduced the latest on Nordic innovation. Kidbrooke provides B2B automated financial analytics, designed to lower the cost of providing wealth …
Meet your new financial management assistant Kidbrooke Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced they were delighted to meet with the EU Delegation to Vietnam and Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti on 21 September 2020. The Purpose of the meeting was to discuss …
Eurocham Vietnam, EU Delegation met to discuss EVFTA Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has released a statement that they would like to take the opportunity to extend its gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors and Executive Director, for their hard …
EuroCham Cambodia bids farewell to outgoing Board, Executive Director Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai mentioned on17 September 2020 that the World Market Magazine (国际市场) is doing a special focus on Finland, which will be published in its …
World Market Magazine focuses on Finland in autumn series Read More
Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to a social media branding webinar on 24 September 2020 that will help you up level your LinkedIn game.The invitation said: Welcome to the Social …
Join the Finnish Business Council Singapore how to strenghthen your LinkedIn game Read More
The Board of Scandinavian Siam Society announced on 21 September that the Crayfish Party is completely sold out. Their statement said: Dear members and friends, thanks for reaching out to …
Scandinavian Siam Society’s Crayfish Party completely sold out Read More
On 18 September 2020, NordCham Philippines invites you to another Nordic food galore event – RÄKFROSSA – on the 26 September 2020.The event starts from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM …
NordCham Philippines invites: RÄKFROSSA at Makati Garden Club and online Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (EuroCham Singapore) announced on the 14 September 2020, that the deadline for EuroCham’s Sustainability Awards 2020 is drawing close. Seize this opportunity to …
EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Awards nomination applications open until 25 September 2020 Read More
On 15 September 2020, the EU Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Barbara Plinkert led TeamEU to the beach day clean up activity. The TeamEU expressed that “we were absolutely delighted to …
TeamEU in Singapore did their part in Beach Clean Up day Read More
The Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong is pleased to be a global partner of JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition – The World’s Largest Online Startup Contest, organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs …
The NIH-HK calls out to Nordic startups to join a Global Pitch Competition Read More
On 17 September 2020 the European Union in Hong Kong and Macao welcomed the new Head of Office, Mr Thomas Gnocchi. He officially took up his duties on 1 September, …
The EU welcomes new Head of Office for HK and Macao Read More
On 17 September 2020, the Finnish company Stora Enso was awarded in the category of Outstanding Environmental and Climate Performance at the Sustainable Business Awards, held annually by the European …
Stora Enzo won Sustainable Business Award at the European Chamber of Commerce in China Read More
The European Association for Business Chamber (EABC), for the fourth year running, is co-hosting an event with EU Business Avenues in South East Asia, are organizing an ICT Virtual Business …
Learn more of EU technology on upcoming a virtual business seminar Read More
The European Union in Indonesia invites to join the EU Ambassador Vincent Piket in a public discussion on the importance of building capacity for #GreenGrowth in EU-Indonesia relations, on 17 …
European Union in Indonesia invites to a webinar on Green Growth Corporation Read More
On 17 September 2020, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar happening on 9 November 2020. The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar Read More
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on Saturday 26 September 2020. The invitation said: The traceability of food plays a crucial role …
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on 26 September Read More
Finnair has started co-operation with private Finnish healthcare service company Terveystalo to offer its customers easy and fast access to coronavirus testing prior to travel. The service will be launched on 28 September 2020. …
Finnair partners with Terveystalo to offer coronavirus testing for travellers Read More
On 17 September 2020, The European Deligations in Indonesia held a virtual launch of “EU-Indonesia Cooperation Publication 2020” by Indonesian’s Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa & EU …
EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched Read More
The Oneplus Nord 5G smartphone produced by Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus Technology topped the sale list in Finland in August, reported Helsingin Sanomat (HS), the largest subscription newspaper in Finland, …
China-produced 5G smartphone tops sale list in Finland in August Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced on 14 September 2020 that members can enjoy 30% partner discount when staying at Alma Resort. Discount 30% on Best Available Rate when entering promotion code ALMAEUROCHAM …
Alma Resort offers discounts to EuroCham Vietnam members Read More
Earlier this week, EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and 9 other Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha to discuss EU and …
EU ambassadors and Vietnam agreed on Post Covid-19 Green recovery Read More
The First UN Women Asia and the Pacific UN announced on 16 September 2020 that the WEPs Awards Applications is now open. It is an opportunity for business leaders and …
The UN Women invites to nominate your company to WEPs Award Read More
Naturists or nudists who are dreaming to spend 2 -3 months in Thailand during the winter can ask for help from Naturist Association Thailand to apply for the new Special …
Free help with Special Tourist Visa to Thailand – for naturists Read More
His Excellency Sarun Charoensuwan, Ambassador of Thailand to France, signed earlier this year the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention). Thailand is the 137th jurisdiction …
Thailand joins international efforts against tax evasion Read More
On 14 September 2020 Nokia announced that together with Converge ICT,one of the leading Internet and digital services providers in the Philippines, will bring ultra-broadband services to the island of …
Nokia and Converge ICT roll out home network with ultra-broadband services to customers in the Philippines Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China announced that early bird tickets to DCCC’s annual Gala event until 18 September 2020. Their statement said: Start from 31st August to 18th …
Early bird tickets to DCCC’s Business person of the year event available until 18 September 2020 Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
Supported by the European Union, Sweden, and UNDP Cambodia have helped Cambodia with integrating Climate Change into a new and expanded earth science curriculum for higher secondary schools. The new …
Cambodia integrated climate change into new high school curriculum Read More
The Finnish Embassy together with Finnish Business Council Singapore and Singaporen Suomalaiset (SiSu), is organizing a virtual event to welcome new Finns in town on 17 September 2020 at 5.30 …
Meet the Finnish Embassy, Finnish Business Council Singapore and SiSu on 17 September Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao published on 7 September 2020 a thank you note to bid their farewell to Deputy Consul General Johanna Manni. Their …
Finnish Deputy Consul General to Hong Kong is on her way to Thailand as her next post Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 7 September 2020, to not miss out on E-pitching webminar for Finnish start ups on 15 September 2020. Their statement said: …
Finnish start ups get ready to E-Pitching your projects on 15 September Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order to deliver 62 elevators and 28 escalators to the integrated business park development …
KONE wins order for the Punggol Digital District in Singapore Read More
EuroCham Singapore published an announcement that they are excited to be a supporter of SwissCham Singapore’s digital transformation platform (DT) Award 2020. Submit a nomination by 30 Septemer 2020 if …
Nominate your company to the Digitaltransformation (DT) Award 2020 Read More
The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman visited the city of Jiaxing in Zhejiang province on 9-10 September 2020. Jiaxing locates 100 km south-west from Shanghai, is a key place for …
Finnish Consul General to Shanghai attended business forums in Jiaxing Read More
The Nordic Innovation House-Singapore announced on 11 September 2020, that together with Nordic Health Virtual Market Entry Programme – Singapore 2020, would like to invites to their webinar event on …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to “Healthcare Innovation Platforms” virtual event Read More
Finnair announced on 4 September 2020 that the airline has received permission from Chinese authorities to operate one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing as of 11 September. The route …
Finnair resumes operation to Nanjing for September and October with a weekly frequency Read More
The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …
EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia Read More
Consul General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao Ms Johanna Karanko is in the news in Finland on 3 September 2020. “The struggle between the United States and China …
The Finnish Consul General expressed concern for banks amid growing China-US tension Read More
Captain of the Thai Norway Golf Society, Henrik Friis, asks members to update their contact information before 6 September 2020. “Dear TNGS/SSS Members As advised last week we need to …
Thai Nordic Golf Society asks members to update contact info by 6 Sep Read More
Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking for an inspector for the East Asian and Oceania unit (ASA-10) for a permanent position starting from 1.11.2020. As part of the Southeast …
Job opening as Inspector at the Finnish Embassy in Hanoi Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi announced on 31 August 2020 contact information to stranded Finnish travelers in Laos – should there still be any left. “The Embassy of Finland …
Finnish embassy announces contact information to stranded travelers in Laos Read More
September is just around the corner and the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong has plenty of events lined up for their fans. Please read the full information here
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong released all events planned for Autumm Read More
The European Union in Myanmar welcomes the new Ambassador Ranieri Sabatucci to the office on 1 September 2020. H.E. Ranieri Sabatucci is the Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Myanmar …
The European Union in Myanmar welcomes new ambassador Read More
The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman delivered the opening speech for a Winter Sport Collaboration webinar with Jiangsu Province Sport Bureau on 31 August 2020. The webinar on winter sports …
The Finnish Consul participated in a China-Finland Winter Sports webinar Read More