Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Visitors from, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Japan, South Korea and Belarus will continue to enjoy Vietnamese visa exemptions for the next three years, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism …
Visa free entry to Vietnam for tourists from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland until end of 2022 Read More
Finnish Ministry of the Environment’s Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Training on the building …
Finland signed MOU to build carbon neutral municipalities in Vietnam Read More
Norway’s largest mobile operator Telenor announced at a press conference in Oslo, they would continue working with Chinese company Huawei, while adding Sweden’s Ericsson for its fifth-generation (5G) telecoms network …
Telenor chose Ericsson for 5G supplier and continues cooperation with Huawei Read More
During Singapore FinTech Festival x SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology), Nordic Innovation House – Singapore (NIH-SG) and Antler also officially cemented their partnership. A partnership signing ceremony took place …
Nordic Innovation House, Antler partner up Read More
A Finnish company Honkarakenne has signed the strategic cooperation agreement together with the Vice Mayor of the Dujiangyan Municipal People’s Government, Mr. Yuan, in China on 11th December 2019. The …
Finnish wooden house company to build cultural exchange centre China Read More
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, the world’s oldest serving premier, suggested it would be a good idea for the world’s youngest prime minister, Finland’s Sanna Marin, to ask elders for their advice. …
Longest serving Malaysia PM suggests Finland’s youngest PM combine advice from elders, young ideas Read More
Secretary of the party committee, Mr. Lu Van Hung hosted a reception with the Finnish ambassador to Vietnam, to discuss possibilities of cooperation from Finnish firms in socio-economic development planning, …
Finnish ambassador discussed possibilities in green development with Vietnam Read More
Congratulations to the 76th Finnish government and Ms. Sanna Marin who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Finland. Ms. Marin, age 34, is the youngest prime minister in …
Congratulations to the new Prime Minister of Finland Read More
Consulate general of Finland in Hongkong warn Finnish to avoid demonstration areas. An announcement from Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macau said: “There have been violent contacts …
Consulate general of Finland Hong Kong warn Finns to avoid demonstration areas Read More
Finnish industrial crane maker Konecranes has agreed to buy the outstanding 50% stake in its MHE-Demag joint venture in Southeast Asia from partner Jebsen & Jessen for 147 million euros …
Finnish Konecranes bought remaining 50% stake in MHE-Demag South East Asia Read More
Two generators worth some $400 million that the government bought from Finland and Germany earlier this year will generate an additional 400MW of electricity by June 2020, which will help …
Finnish electricity generator installed in Cambodia Read More
Mid-Levels. That is the rather unimaginative name given to the residential area half-way up Hong Kong’s famously steep Victoria Peak. Residents enjoy the use of the world’s longest outdoor escalator …
Satu Vuorio – A Finnish designer in Hong Kong Read More
On 4 December 1917, the Senate of Finland made a Declaration of Independence which was adopted by the Finnish parliament two days later and Finland was finally free of Russian …
Celebrating Finnish Declaration of Independence: See the photos! Read More
European Union Ambassador to Cambodia, Ms. Carmen Moreno told Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that the EU will continue to be a development partner of the kingdom, assisting Cambodia’s sustainable …
EU Ambassador met with Cambodian premier to further strengthen relationship Read More
Finnair has collaborated with chef DeAille Tam to bring modern Chinese flavours to the plates of business class passengers flying on all Finnair routes from Greater China to Helsinki. The …
New Finnair business class menu for greater China-Helsinki route Read More
A Team Finland business delegation, led by Ms. Nina Vaskunlahti, Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for External Economic Relations,visited Thailand on 30 September to 1 October (followed by Myanmar). Following …
Successful Finnish smart energy, circular economy Thailand delegation Read More
With increasing number of Chinese travellers towards Iceland, Chinese Airline Juneyao Air will embark upon its maiden voyage to Iceland in March of next year, Juneyao Airlines (“auspicious airlines”) was …
Chinese Juneyao Airline opens a new route to Iceland in March 2020 Read More
The Cambodian government has reserved around $3 billion to cope with a possible suspension of the Kingdom’s access to the EU’s preferential “Everything But Arms” (EBA) agreement. “The government did …
Cambodian government reserved $3billion in case EU withdraws EBA agreement Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven joined an auspicious day at Superpark’s grand opening ceremony, along with Mr. Juha Tanskanen, the company’s chief executive, Mr. Mark Kumarasinhe, chief …
Finnish indoor activity park opens at Iconsiam, Bangkok Read More
An Open-Air European Union Film Festival 2019 is back for film lovers to watch under the stars. The two week festival (29 November – 15 December 2019) takes place at …
Finnish, Swedish and Danish films in Open-Air EU Film Festival 2019 Read More
Malaysia has joined the major bunkering hubs of neighbouring Singapore and UAE’s Fujairah in effecting a ban on discharge of wash water from the open-loop style of exhaust gas cleaning …
Malaysia announced ban on discharge wash water from open-loop scrubber Read More
It started as a game. Then came the merchandise including candy, clothes and cups before it was turned in to not just one, but two movies. So far. Now, the …
Angry Finnish birds to attract tourists to Malaysia Read More
The 9th celebration of Thai silk was concluded in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November 2019. As a cherry on top, those strutting their stuff on the catwalk of the Thai …
Scandinavian ambassadors strutting their silk suits on Thai catwalk Read More
Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …
Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be Read More
On 14 November, initiated by Finnish experts and with support from the Embassy of Finland, a Waste-To-Value Centre was soft-launched in Singapore, with Ms Katri Kulmuni, Deputy Prime Minister and …
Finns soft-launch Waste-To-Value Centre in Singapore Read More
H.E. Jari Sinkari, the Finnish ambassador to Indonesia and Vice Governor of Bali, Mr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati led the opening ceremony of “Teuku Umar Hovi Club” a brand …
Finnish ambassador and Bali vice governor led the opening ceremony of a senior activity centre Read More
Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Finland, published an official statement regarding The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore, which enters into force on …
Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore Read More
Nguyen Huong Giang, Chairwoman of the People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh hosted a meeting reception with the Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto, to discuss the treatment of …
Finnish ambassador discussed waste to energy technology with Vietnam Read More
Girl Guides Thailand invited the Finnish ambassador to Thailand Ms Satu Suikkari-Kleven to act as a speaker in The Juliette Low Seminar on 14th November 2019, in Bangkok. The topic …
Finnish ambassador gave empowerment speech at the Girl Guides Thailand seminar Read More
On 9 October a Nordic Forum on Circular Economy and Energy took place in Kuala Lumpur featuring prominent Nordic as well as Malaysian speakers. The Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway …
Nordic Forum Circular Economy, Energy held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Superpark Malaysia is a Finnish exercise park providing a safe space for adventurous activities for children and adults, located at Avenue K shopping centre in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. The …
Finnish indoor exercise park in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao advised on 19th November 2019 Finnish visitors and residence in Hong Kong to avoid demonstration areas. “Violent clashes have also occurred …
Consulate general of Finland to Hong Kong tells Finns to avoid demonstrations Read More
The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore’s PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the creation of smart technologies for the marine sector.The signing ceremony was attended by Finland’s Minister of …
Finland and Singapore to collaborate on smart technology for the marine sector Read More
As the week-long Nordic activities was drawing to a close in Singapore–probably the most important week of year for the Nordics in Singapore–during Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore reception celebrated partnership success Read More
As Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) came together for the first time in 2019 the Nordic countries were present in full force, including …
SFF x SWITCH: Nordic start-up pitches, Singapore Fintech Association partnership Read More
Marimekko, a Finnish design house, announced a collaboration with UNIQLO, a Japanese global apparel retailer, for a new limited edition collection on 15th November 2019. The first collection designed by …
Marimekko x Uniqlo second collaboration collection for Fall / Winter 2019 Read More
Mr Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt, Chargé d’affaires at the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta was a panelist speaker at the 3rd Indonesia Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) which took place at Pullman Jakarta …
Norwegian embassy supported circular economy in Indonesia Read More
Business Finland will co host a launching event with BC Platforms and Quintiles and IMS Health.Inc, on 13th November 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. BC Platforms’ …
Business Finland to co-host a launching event of a genomic data management platform in Singapore Read More
Nina Kopola, the Director General of Business Finland gave an opening speech at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai from 5th – 10th November 2019. Business Finland provides companies …
Finland participated at CIIE2 expo in Shanghai Read More
During SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology) and Singapore Fintech Festival, Denmark’s ‘Sustainability Thought Leader Forum’ showcases Denmark and the Nordics as frontrunners in sustainable development, while the Nordic …
ScandAsia puts the spotlight on the Nordics’ circular economy Asian outreach Read More
Finland’s Poyry Plc announced to join forces with an owner’s engineer contract awarded by a unit of Thai company Banpu Power, for a 90-MW wind farm project in the town …
Finnish engineering company to build wind farm in Vietnam Read More
With the aim of celebrating non-hegemonic languages and their literatures achievements, this year Dhaka Lit Fest 2019 has invited Minna Lindgren, Anne Ostby and Maria Filomena Bouissou Lepecki — all …
Finnish and Norwegian authors invited to Dhaka Lit Festival 2019 Read More
H.E Dorte Bech Vizard, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, has been giving creative direction to the Poinsettia Wishes floral display that adds iconic Nordic landmarks to the annual Christmas Wonderland …
Danish ambassador adds Nordic touch to Christmas Wonderland event Read More
Loy Krathong Festival is an auspicious occasions celebrated by locals and visitors during the full moon night in November – this year on the night of the 11th November 2019. …
Colourful festival of lights in Thailand 11th November Read More
Mona Weber, a Finnish business entrepreneur, interior designer and the founder of several brands and companies, who in 2018 moved to Shanghai, was on 27 October 2019 portrayed by Shanghai …
Shanghai Daily portrays Finnish ‘Hungry in Shanghai’ Read More
Billionaire Petter Stordalen’s Strawberry Group will team up with Altor Fund V and TDR Capital to take over the assets of Thomas Cook Northern Europe, or Vinggruppen, as it is …
Nordic tourism is safe: Ving Gruppen gets new owners Read More
Nokia – the Finnish multinational telecommunications and information technology company – has signed a contract with leading telecommunications service provider Hutchison 3 Indonesia (3ID) at the headquarter office in Espoo, …
Nokia and Hutchison 3 to provide new technology to Indonesian enterprise Read More
At InterContinental Singapore in Bugis, famous for its historic precinct and the hotel for its amazing Peranakan-style and Heritage Suites, there is still time to enjoy the Nordic Sunday Brunch …
Nordic Sunday Brunch at InterContinental, Singapore Read More
The Nordcham Philippines has announced the winners and finalists at Nordic Awards Night 2019. And the winners are Corporate Sustainability Company of the Year co-presented by Trends And Concepts …
Winners of Nordcham awards night Read More
Café Del Mar Phuket (CDM) is the famous beach club and music compilation series from Ibiza in Spain that is now also available in Asia, with the first outing launched …
Legendary Café Del Mar managed by Finns on Phuket Read More