Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Members of EuroCham Medical Devices & Diagnostics Sector Committee (MDD SC) presented to the Ministry of Health – National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control 12,000 test kits of …
EUROCHAM donated medical devices and Diagnostics SC test kits to Vietnam Read More
A Finnish Maritime event was held at FinChi (Finland-China Innovation Center) in Shanghai, with 17 companies participating physically and more than 60 participants online, on 14 August 2020. At the …
Finnish Deputy Consul General attended a maritime industry event in Shanghai Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society of Scandinavian Siam Society announced on 14 August 2020 that there are now only 10 spaces left for Wissen Co Cup. The announcement said: Dear Thai …
Only 10 spots left in Wissen Co Cup 2020 by Thai Nordic Golf Society Read More
The European Union in Indonesia published an article to help internet consumers recognize and avoid online scam during the pandemic on 14 August 2020. Have you experienced misleading ads or …
The EU in Indonesia published how to avoid Covid-19 related scam online Read More
On 30 July, the European Union imposed its first ever cyber-sanctions against six individuals and three entities involved in significant cyber-attacks or attempted cyber-attacks against the EU or its Member …
EU imposes first ever cyber-sanctions to prevent cyber attacks Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Myanmar published an article that sums up work from partner countries in developments, handling how to reopen schools. The article is also available in Finnish …
Finland sums up on how development partner countries handling schools reopening during the pandemic Read More
The European Union Delegation to Singapore published 6 August 2020 a report on trade industry with positive result of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) has proven to be beneficial …
Rising imports from Singapore to the EU proves that EUSFTA is beneficial to both sides Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) invites Smart City related companies to join the next virtual event happening on 26 August 2020. As part of the Smart Cities Virtual Market …
Nordic Innovation House invites related companies to join Smart Cities Programme 2020 Webminar Read More
The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …
The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 11 August 2020 that ELIRON Cargo Tracking has taken important role in the new logistic train route from Hefei to …
ELIRON helps track cargo on China-Finland train link Read More
Non essential travels from Singapore to Finland will not allow, according to an official Finnish announcement. The regular transit flights continue to operate as usual but all passengers will remain …
Finland blocks non essential travel from Singapore Read More
Back in the 1990’s and until the early 2000’s Swedish-Finnish hotelier Sam-Erik Ruttman was a well-known face within Bangkok’s expatriate community. Then, working for Dusit Hotels & Resorts he was …
On Covid-19 and the future of hospitality: Sam-Erik Ruttman Read More
Expats in Thailand are actively taking control of their physical health while they struggle with their mental health 77% of expats in Thailand admit that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted …
Expats in Thailand leading healthier lives during lockdown Read More
Norcham Vietnam, on behalf of EuroCham Vietnam, has announced the date for the annual Gala Dinner to be 30 October 2020. The EuroCham Gala Dinner 2020 is one of EuroCham’s …
EuroCham Vietnam’s annual Gala Dinner 2020 set for 30 October 2020 Read More
The European Union in Indonesia announced a live session talkshow by the ASEAN ambassador, broadcasting via Youtube live on 10 August 2020. The EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans will …
The EU Ambassador to ASEAN broadcasting live talk show via Youtube channel on 10 August at 2pm Jakarta time Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
Representatives from flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea and Singapore met at a virtual event, joined by representatives from IMO, International …
Eu-Asia coastal and port authorities join forces to develop alignment and standards for autonomous ships Read More
The shipping container was loaded on a train in the Chinese city of Hefei in in mid-July 2020. Less than two weeks later, it had made it through Kazakhstan and …
Hefei-Narvik train shipment has potential to be alternative route to shipping industry Read More
Philippines prepares for another round of lock down measures to curb Covid-19 spreading. In an announcement on 3 August 2020 by President Rodrigo Duterte, the new ‘Lock Down Manila’ or …
President Duterte ordered a stricter lock down of Metro Manila as Coronavirus infected numbers rise Read More
Air carriers Finnair, Qatar Airways, Latvia’s airBaltic, Juneyao Airlines and Icelandair have unveiled plans to increase the number of flights operations from Finnish airports in August. Finnair announced on Twitter …
Update on airlines resuming operations to Nordic capitals Read More
Nokia announced on 30 July 2020, that it has successfully completed its first 5G standalone (SA) call on a live network with China Unicom. Their next goal is to achieve …
Nokia successfully completed its first 5G Standalone call with China Unicom Read More
Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …
Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers Read More
The annual Scandinavian Society Siam’s Crayfish party is back and the host invites all friends and members to mark the date and join the jolly moment together. This year the …
Early birds tickets for SSS’s Crayfish party available until 21 August 2020 Read More
Cambodia Post announced on 3 August 2020, on resumption of its overseas parcel services to selected countries after suspending it for several months due to the spread of COVID-19. Since …
Cambodia post resumes its service on express mail delivery to selected destinations Read More
A 70 years old man was recorded as patient 428 became the first reported death from COVID-19 in Vietnam. The man lived in Hoi An Town of Quang Nam Province. …
First death from Covid-19 in Vietnam Read More
The Golf section under Scandinavian Society Siam will be restarted with Henrik Friis as new Golf Captain. The Golf Section of Scandinavian Society Siam has been one of the main …
Scandinavian Golf Section starting up again Read More
EuroCham Vietnam is also in charge of developing and updating publications in the Intellectual Property (IP) field. The firm has an important role in building and maintaining relationships with enforcement …
EuroCham Vietnam is looking for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Business Adviser Read More
New Covid-19 cases were found in Danang, Vietnam on 26 July 2020. The Government were quick to announce another restriction to curb spreading including restriction protocols that were lifted are …
Finland embassy urges Finns in Danang to stay informed while Air traffic is suspended for 15 days Read More
EuroCham Myanmar announced an Executive Director position has open for applicators, on 28 July 2020. Application closes on 15 August 2020. For more information please read here
Job opportunity: Executive Director for EuroCham Myanmar Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announce on 27 July 2020 that The Hong Kong luxury five-star Hotel ICON offers FinnCham HK members promotional prices until 30th of …
Special holiday package offer for FinnCham HK Members Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce announced on 24 July 2020 a welcome note to their new member: Eliron “Eliron provides a global, real-time tracking and monitoring solution for international trade …
FinnCham in HK welcomes new member … and board member Read More
Ms. Aisma Vitina, a Danish Energy Agency’s expert, presented the long-term perspectives for sustainable energy transition in Vietnam at the Vietnam Energy Summit 2020. One of the key recommendation is …
Denmark signed MOU with Binh Thuan People’s Committee to develop the 3.5 GW offshore wind project Read More
Tung Tak School, established in 1957 and located in Kam Tin in New Territories,Hong Kong has added a touch of Finland to the curriculum. Principal of the school, Wong Wai-lap, …
Tung Tak school in Hong Kong adds Finnish education style into their curriculum Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published an invitation for everyone who are interested to join sustainable objective Conference, happening on 2-3 September 2020. The statement said: We …
European Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites to Rethink 2020 conference Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has successfully hosted the Webinar “Updates During Covid-19” on topics of Real Estate and Construction Sector on 16 July 2020. Our speakers walked us through many aspects of …
EuroCham Webminar vdo on Cambodian real estate, construction sector Read More
The VFS Global Visa Application Centres in Bangkok for visa to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have relocated to ChamChuri square building from 20 July 2020. Unit 404 – 405, …
Bangkok VFS Global Visa Application Centre relocated Read More
Japan is globally known as a technologically advanced country. The Japanese economy, which is one of the largest in the world, is based mostly on technology, and Japanese technology businesses …
Copenhagen ideal as hub for Japanese tech-startups Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam has announced regarding a vacant post of temporary secretary working within the Cooperation Section with a 6-month contract on 17 July 2020. …
Job opportunity at the Delegation of EU Vietnam Read More
Finnair announced on 21 July 2020 that they have received permission from Chinese authorities to begin operating one weekly flight starting from 23 July 2020. The route opens between Helsinki …
Finnair restarts weekly flight to Shanghai from 23 July Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Riikka Laatu has signed an agreement with the UN Women on a project supporting women’s and girls’ social inclusion in Myanmar. The agreement that …
Finland signed Myanmar agreement to support inclusion of girls and women Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
The year 2020 has been a challenging year so far globally, yet NordCham Vietnam chose not to let the obstacles prevent their members from a good time. In cooperations with …
NordCham in Vietnam offers special summer staycation 2020 package Read More
The delegation of European Union in the Philippines published 14 July 2020 a congratulations announcement to 66 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European …
66 Filipino scholars on their way to the European Union to pursue academic goals Read More
The Indonesian Immigration Directorate General announced 12 July 2020 on the official Twitter account @ditjen_imigrasi, that foreigners holding temporary stay permits, visas on arrival and free visas who have been …
Indonesian Immigration announced that visa holders need to re-apply their visas Read More
The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra together with Canada and the Netherlands will be co-hosting events to promote circular economy for coronavirus economy recovery strategies in the the World Circular Economy …
Finland,Canada and the Netherlands aim to promote circular economy for post Coronavirus recovery Read More
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao posted on 2 July 2020 an update regarding protests and meetings in Hong Kong. The notice said: “There are demonstration and …
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao warned Finns to avoid demonstration areas Read More
Finnair announced on 9 July 2020, that they are operating commercial flights after the Finnish Government lessen restrictions and decided to re open borders. Finair has start operating to various …
Finnair operating again from Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea for Asian destinations Read More
The global pandemic has upended countless travelers’ plans. Since mid-March, 20 air carriers, including Philippines Airlines, Hong Kong Express, Jetstar Asia, and Lion Air have suspended flights altogether. Other Asian …
What does a trip to Southeast Asia look like after this pandemic: Good News is Scarce Read More
The Finnish government agreed in a meeting on 8 July 2020 that they have finally moved on to open border to several other EU Member States as well as to …
Finland reopening borders for certain countries on 13 July 2020 Read More