Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The energy sector is going through a huge restructuring at the moment. Transformation is now taking hold worldwide where global demand for smart energy solutions is increasing. Finland is here …
‘Smart energy’ – a circular- and bioeconomy enabler Read More
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced the latest regulations regarding Covid-19 at a press conference in Manila on 13 March 2020. “Land domestic air and domestic sea travel to and …
President Duterte announced lock down regulations regarding Covid-19 Read More
Thailand is among the countries most prepared to tackle a global pandemic according to Global Health Security Index (GHS). Global Health Security Index (GHS) describes Thailand as “an Exemplar” and …
Thailand is MOST PREPARED to tackle a Global Pandemic Read More
Thai government announced the latest policies regarding the Coronavirus – Covid 19 situation in Thailand, at the government house, on 12 March 2020. An hour long press conference gave insight …
Thai government announced new travel policy regarding COVID19 Read More
Check later news here: https://scandasia.com/all-travellers-to-thailand-must-have-visa-obtained-in-advance-health-certificate-and-additional-insurance/ Travelers who come to Scandinavia won’t be met with screenings and temperature-checks in the airport, according to the National Health Agencies of Finland, Denmark, Sweden …
Travelling to and from Scandinavia during corona-chaos: what to expect and do Read More
A recent report of a study made by Bloomberg shows the most innovative countries in the world based on criteria within research and development spending, manufacturing capability and the countries’ …
Singapore, Denmark, Sweden and Finland in top 10 of the worlds most innovative countries in 2020 Read More
Four Finnish influencers are being taken to work at the lowest level of the clothing industry in Myanmar in a new TV series. According to the embassy of Finland in …
Finnish influencers in Myanmar fashion industry on a new TV series Read More
Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa-wavier program for citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic from …
Vietnam suspends visa-wavier program for Nordic countries Read More
The ties between Finland and Vietnam became stronger at a friendship-ceremony in Hanoi 6 March 2020. At the ceremony the president of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Phuong …
Finland officially recognized as a friend of Vietnam Read More
ScandAsia showcases in this theme examples of Circular Economy, how the Nordic countries view the business opportunities and how Nordic companies embrace the concept. By Joakim Persson Circular economy reduces …
ScandAsia Theme on Circular Economy: Sustainability-driver and business model game changer Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam celebrated its 100 Year Anniversary in magnificent style on 5 March 2020 – exactly on the same day as Dansk Samfund Siam was established one hundred years …
Party of the Century: Scandinavian Society Siam celebrates 100 Years Read More
Finland is aiming at becoming a global circular economy (CE) leader by 2025. As a country it came up with its first CE roadmap in 2016, with the leadership of …
Kari Herlevi – Finnish Circular Economy expert shares insights Read More
Norway, Sweden and Finland all announced cases of people testing positive to the novel coronavirus in their respective countries the 26 February 2020, according to The Local Sweden, Yle from …
Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark confirm positive cases of coronavirus Read More
Despite warnings from the United States’ Secretary of Defense Mark Esper during the recent Security Policy Forum in Germany saying that friends and allies of the United States should refrain …
Finland is still willing to cooperate with China despite U.S warning Read More
A delegation of ambassadors from Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Vietnam was received by Deputy Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Hoang Quoc Khanh during a formal visit …
Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden visit Son La to develop cooperation Read More
The European commission has developed a comprehensive set of laws that govern the authorization of Novel Foods. Novel Foods are defined as those which have not been consumed to any …
EU to train non-EU countries how to introduce “novel foods” in EU Read More
The Vietnamese ambassador in Finland Dang Thi Hai Tam met on 12 February with the Finnish president Sauli Niinistö in Helsinki to present her credential and develop the bilateral ties …
Vietnam’s Ambasador to Helsinki met with President of Finland Read More
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently launched the Nokia 2.3 in the Philippines. The Espoo, Finland-based HMD Global Oy is the new home of Nokia phones and tablets. …
Nokia 2.3 latest price updated in the Philippines Read More
Originally the Scandinavian flight company only halted their flights to China until 29 February 2020 as a result of the novel coronavirus. “A new evaluation of the situation regarding the …
SAS and Finnair postpone departures to China once again Read More
The Thai learning-space TK Park is looking to promote a culture of reading by hosting the literature event LIT Fest. An event that brings a wide selection of events for …
Jaana Tyrni to talk about the importance of public libraries at LIT Fest Read More
The fear of the Chinese corona virus has affected how Asian people are treated in Finland; several Asians in the Nordic country have reported cases of discrimination, apparently prompted by …
Xenophobia against Asians in Finland prompted by the coronavirus Read More
Finland-based Exel Composites has supplied Chinese bus and coach manufacturer Yutong with fiberglass profiles for 33 electric buses which have been delivered to Helsinki, Finland. The introduction of the electric …
Finnish fiber glass manufacturer supplies China electric buses for green initiative Read More
Various airlines around the world are shifting their change and cancellation policy during the epidemic situation of Coronavirus. Beijing and Shanghai are among the most affected cities, and some airlines …
South east asian airlines announce new policies on Corona virus Read More
Vietnam has experienced a boom in tourism at one of the fastest rates in the world with a staggering number of 18 million visitors according to the 2019 Tourism Highlight …
Tourists from Scandinavia are evolving as great tourism markets for Vietnam Read More
Tridify’s solution combines any Building Information Model into one 3D web presentation. Currently at the forefront of digitalization Singapore spells tremendous opportunities for business and partnerships for Nordic solutions. Helsinki …
Finnish smart building provider takes on Asia Read More
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have recently tightened their respective national travel-guidelines to China. “We will discourage all unnecessary travel to China”, informs the Civil service of the Danish Foreign …
The Scandinavian Foreign Ministries advises against travelling to China Read More
The Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Ville Skinnari, has stressed the importance for Nordic cooperation of the rail link between Finland and China. The minister said according …
Finland says rail link to China important to Nordic cooperation Read More
New EU rules on short-stay visas to the EU – Schengen area came into effect the 2 February 2020. The intention is to make it easier for legitimate travellers to …
New rules for Schengen Visa now active Read More
The last Finnair flight between Helsinki and China will depart February 6, 2020 in light of the coronavirus epidemic in China. “The health and wellbeing of customers and personnel is …
Finnair announces cancellation of all flights to and from mainland China Read More
The Philippines’ trade secretary urged Nokia to assist its soon-to-be unemployed workers in finding jobs at other companies on 23rd January 2020. A week earlier, the company announced that it …
Nokia is closing R&D center in Phillippines Read More
Finnair published an official statement regarding change or cancellations policies for travel to China due to Corona virus situation on 25th January 2020. The statement said: Due to the corona …
Corona virus: Finnair offers cancellation options to China Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam invites all Nordic people and people related to the Nordic countries to join the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Society on Thursday 5th of March …
Amazing 100 Year Anniversary of Scandinavian Society Siam: What are you waiting for? Read More
The EU Committee on International Trade decided to back the free trade and investment protection agreements between the EU and Vietnam on 21 January 2020. According to Europarl, the official …
EU committee voted in favour of free trade agreement to Vietnam Read More
Wärtsilä has announced that it is launching its new LNG Bunkering & Supply System simulator at the Global LNG Bunkering Summit 2020 conference, which will be held in Amsterdam, the …
Wärtsilä launched new LNG bunkering and supply system Read More
Finnish design company Marimekko has traded the airline’s blue colour scheme for a red and gold jacquard pattern to a special edition amenity kit for Chinese New Year. The kit …
Finnair launched Chinese new year amenity kit Read More
China granted its 2019 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award on 10th January 2020, Norway won for the first time ever while Finland got scientific honour for another year. This …
Norwegian biologist received honorary award from China Read More
Finnlines has signed an order for two vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Today, both shipyards are part of China Merchants Group. The two …
Finnlines ordered super ferries from China Read More
Danish consulting engineer Ramboll has announced the acquisition of Singaporean consultant Web Structures, which specialises in design and engineering services for high-rise buildings, on 7 January 2020. The deal will …
Ramboll acquires Singaporean consultant Web Structures Read More
Policymakers in Beijing have advised China’s massive workforce that in the interest of a boost to productivity and the economy, they should take a break. According to Humanresource online, in …
China noticed less Scandinavian working hours leads to higher productivity Read More
Laos welcomed 4.58 million international visitors in 2019, representing growth of nine percent over 2018 when tourist numbers failed to reach the target. Local daily Vientiane Times quoted Director General …
Finnish and Danish travellers decreased in Laos in 2019 Read More
Study in Finland website announced “It’s time to apply for autumn 2020 entry in Finnish Universities. For anyone interested to apply, all information available through this link
Study in Finland season started Read More
A 63-year-old Finnish man was arrested after a hoax phone call warned there would be an “untoward incident” at Suvarnabhumi airport. The arrest came after a security officer at Suvarnabhumi …
Finnish man arrested for a hoax bomb threat call in Bangkok Read More
Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, consisting of small islands, in which the progress of the Western world and Asian culture are harmoniously interwoven. Today, it is one of …
Research 2019: Reasons Why Singapore Is the Best Country for Scandinavian People Read More
World leaders used their New Year messages to stress the importance of preserving the environment, while some discussed internal political issues and foreign policy. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, the world’s …
Finnish PM set 2020 goal for sustainabilty while the King of Malaysia asked for unity and harmony Read More
Biennial Art Festival in Helsinki will take place in a former military base by the sea to reflect on artistic theme of preserving history and moving towards nature conservation future. …
Helsinki Biennial 2020 takes place in a UNESCO world heritage site Read More
For the last six months, during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Embassy of Finland has focused actively in the theme of sustainability. The highlights of the …
Finnish embassy in Singapore sum up their sustainability movements in 2019 Read More
The Nordic Churches in Bangkok brought attendees together with a joined service on the day of Christmas Eve. All four languages were represented during the service with hymns, readings and …
Nordic church service brings out Christmas spirit in the heart of Bangkok Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok published a recruitment statement seeking Consular Officer (entry permit section) position available to Finnish citizen. The last day to send your application is 29th …
Consular officer position for Finland embassy in Bangkok is open for applications until 29th December 2019 Read More
The rising number of Chinese tourists has contributed to the growth of Finnish tourism, according to Finnish national broadcaster Yle. Citing booking numbers from Visit Finland, the report said …
Visit Finland announced increasing numbers of Chinese winter sport travellers in 2019 Read More
In 2018, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim of educating its own citizens about this new technology. Finland now offers the six …
Finnish government offers online course in Artificial Intelligence: Free worldwide! Read More