Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to learn more of Capital landscape via a webinar on the 10 September 2020 together with the Innovation House in New …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to webinar Read More
Did you know that Finland offers around 100 Bachelor’s degree programmes, over 300 Master’s degree programmes, and almost 300 Doctoral programmes, all taught in English. The embassy of Finland in …
Study in Europe Fair in Singapore open for registration Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, will deliver 83 escalators and 20 elevators to the second phase of the Metro Line 6 in …
KONE to equip phase two of Chongqing Metro Line 6 in China Read More
Plastic waste in the world’s seas is one of the most alarming indicators that we need to re-think the ways we use and recycle plastics A Hong Kong yacht club …
Hong Kong Yatch Club tackles marine litter with the help of Seabin Project Read More
The Nordic Alumni and Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced an event to take place on 31st of October with the title “Work the Nordic Way”. The networking and …
Nordcham and Danish Alumni Network in Vietnam invites to Alumni event in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced that The Consul General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao has recieved The Ambassador Award 2020. The Statement Said: “The …
The Finnish Consul General in Hong Kong and Macao awarded The Ambassador Award 2020 Read More
On 25 August, H.E. Riikka Laatu, Finland Ambassador to Myanmar and Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, UNFPA Representative for Myanmar signed the agreement for a grant of 4 million Euro to provide …
Finland signed 4mil Euro to support women in conflicted areas in Myanmar Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Vietnam announced on 26 August 2020 that all events has to be postponed all events in September, due to Covid-19 situation in the country.The statement …
NordCham Vietnam decided to Covid all events for September Read More
The European Union in Myanmar published another achievement on peace section as Myanmar opened the fourth edition of the Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong on 19 August 2020. …
EU reaffirms commitment to Myanmar Ceasefire Agreement Read More
Wondering what to expect on the topic of Study in Europe in the middle of the pandemic? H.E Barbara Plinkert, the ambassador of the European Union to Singapore is giving …
EU Ambassador Plinkert introduces Study in Europe as online event Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore published a report on how European companies are committed to sustainable development on 21 August 2020. Find out what 100 senior leaders of …
73% of European companies in Singapore are going towards sustainability Read More
The European Union Indonesia has launched a new initiative in Indonesia to accelerate the shift to Green/ Sustainable Public Procurement and enhance SCP. The focus of the action will be …
The European Union launched new initiative to accelerate sustainable development in Indonesia Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos published on 22 August 2020 an appreciation note highlighting the active member, VDB Loi Laos. VDB Loi was founded in 2012 …
Eurocham Laos introduce VDB Loi Laos as an active member Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 14 August 2020, that fans of Taiga Chocolate can now purchase the delicate products online in Hong Kong. The statement …
Finnish Taiga chocolate availabe online Hong Kong Read More
Nokia’s headquarter announced the latest achievement on 20 August 2020. Nokia and Singapore-based operator StarHub are conducting South East Asia’s first live 5G non-standalone (NSA) network trial across Singapore, running …
Starhub and Nokia launched first live 5G non-standalone network trial in Singapore Read More
On 21 August 2020, Thai airways together with the General Consulate of Thailand in Frankfurt coordinated to bring Thai people with expired student and work permits from Sweden, Finland, Germany, …
Thai Airways and Thai embassy in Frankfurt bring Thais living in Finland and Sweden home Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam will co-host a webminar with HCMC Department of Customs on how to apply to the new rules regarding the Euro-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement …
EuroCham Vietnam co-host a webminar on custom rules and EVFTA Read More
Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.
Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry Read More
The UN published a Sustainable Development Report, base on performance of all member countries on 17 August 2020. Scandinavian countries are leading position in working towards sustainable future. Sweden led …
Sweden leads in the way of sustainable living Read More
The annual coastal cleanup by the EU in Thailand announced the date for this year campaign to be 18 September 2020. For 2020’s location has moved from coastal clean up …
EU Beach Cleanup day on 18 September 2020 Read MoreThai students seeking higher education opportunity and seeking advice are invited to join the European Union’s Eramus Mundus Scholarships webminar on 17 August 2020 at 8pm. With this webminar, participants …
Erasmus Mundus hosts a Thai webminar how to win scholarships to study in Europe Read More
Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong (NIH-HK) invites Fintech crowd to participate in the up-coming Hong Kong FInTech Week 2020 happening on 2-6 November 2020. The announcement said: “Hosts by …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong announced the date for Fintechweek 2020 Read More
Embassy of Finland in Yangon announced on 17 August 2020 that the office is back to operations in Myanmar. The Embassy was temporarily closed due to the corona virus pandemic. …
Embassy of Finland in Yangon resumes operations Read More
The Swedish embassy in Myanmar announced on 13 August 2020 that #Team Europe and UNFPA continue to support women in vulnerable communities in Myanmar with mobile health teams during the …
Supporting women in vulnerable communities in Myanmar Read More