Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Before the Christmas Stanley Plaza hosted the ‘Finnish Christmas Wonders’ during two weekends. At the launch the Finnish Consul-General and his wife enjoyed the market on a VIP tour. Over …
Finnish Christmas Wonders market Hong Kong Read More
Come experience the Nordics! During the weekend 15-17 December citizens and visitors to Shanghai could experience a spread from the Nordic countries. Consulate General of Finland together with the …
Nordics in Shanghai: More Surprises per Square Meter Read More
Blue and white were the colours of the evening, when close to 350 guests from the Finnish community in Singapore gathered at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay …
Sisu Gala Night Singapore: Grand Finale of Finland 100 years celebrations Read More
The two companies plan to develop new IoT use cases and applications in the areas of connected living, connected vehicles and connected buildings, with plans to offer commercial services to …
Nokia collaborates with StarHub: Singapore IoT development Read More
In Kuala Lumpur the Finland 100 Years reception was held at JW Marriott hotel on 6 December, with nearly 400 guests joining the Embassy of Finland in Malaysia to celebrate …
Finland 100 Years independence in Kuala Lumpur Read More
For a few days in December a Finnish sauna was installed in front of the Cultural Centre of Hong Kong. It was part of the main act of Hot is …
Finnish sauna in Hong Kong Read More
As part of the Republic of Finland’s 100th Anniversary celebrations as an independent nation on 6 December 2017, the President of Finland, HE Sauli Niinistö took the opportunity to honour …
Commander First Class of the Lion of Finland to Singaporean Ambassador Read More
The Chinese scientific research company Rainbowfish Deepsea Equipment & Technology Co., Ltd. will construct a deep-sea research vessel, where Finnish foundry Tevo Lokomo Ltd. has joined the project. One of …
Finnish firm joined Chinese deep-sea research project Read More
Gustav is the name of Finnish premium range of spirits, produced by Finland’s oldest alcohol producer still in production, Lignell & Piispanen. Gustav reflects both Gustav III (the late Swedish …
Finnish spirit Gustav celebrated in Hong Kong Read More
The Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Maria Lohela, and the China University of Political Science and Law’s (CUPL) President Huang Jin hope to deepen Finnish-Chinese student exchange between high-level universities …
China-EU School of Law and Finland to deepen student exchange Read More
Reech Corporations Group has agreed a major seed investment in Finland-based social finance sharing app Bankify to fund an initial commercial rollout in selected markets (announced on 30 October). The …
Bankify of Finland lands seed investment from Reech Read More
Chief Minister of Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo state) Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg visited Finland 24-26 September 2017 as part of a two-week study visit in Europe. The focus areas …
Sarawak delegation visited Finland Read More
Having just moved to Bangkok with her two kids, after nine years spent (on a beach) in south Thailand, Kati Häkkinen felt quite starved for all things Finnish. Quickly finding …
Kati Häkkinen – Finnish Women Abroad network in Bangkok Read More
The Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok – an age-old dear tradition – will this year take place on “lillejuleaften”, Saturday 23rd of December instead of on 24 December as usual. …
Scandinavian Christmas service in Bangkok moved forward to 23rd December Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. and The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on 22 November 2017 in Intramuros, …
Nordcham MoU with Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands Read More
In early November members of Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) had an opportunity for morning breakfast table meeting at the Ambassador’s Residence with the Ambassador Jarno Syrjälä, Speaker of Parliament …
Finnish Parliament delegation Beijing event Read More
China’s Premier Li Keqiang met with Speaker of Parliament Maria Lohela of Finland in Beijing (on 6 November). The Premier spoke highly of the development of China-Finland ties, saying that …
Premier Li met Speaker of Finland’s Parliament Read More
Tianjin Foreign Studies University has opened its Finnish language and culture institute. In early November the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Maria Lohela visited the Tianjin-based university. Maria Lohela also …
Finland parliament speaker Lohela visited Tianjin University Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila congratulates Finland on her 100th year anniversary of independence on 6 December 2017. To commemorate the anniversary, the sculpture “Spirit of the Finn” was …
Finnish 100 anniversary sculpture unveiled in Manila Read More
On 30 November, held at the Westin hotel in Beijing, Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) together with other Nordic chambers had an interesting event on infrastructure project financing in Belt …
Belt & Road initiative Nordic Beijing event held Read More
Finnish Christmas Wonders are available in Hong Kong! The 2017 Christmas Market in shopping centre Stanley Plaza has an amazing Finland theme! The market takes place in two consecutive weekends …
Finland at Hong Kong Christmas Market Read More
A Nordic chamber joint event took place in Beijing on 15 November that focused on what foreign companies need to know after 19th Communist Party Congress. More than 35 people …
Nordic event: outcomes from the 19th Communist Party Congress Read More
Once a year the ‘Clean Up the World Weekend’ takes place, including in Bangkok. The 2017 edition, enjoying strong Nordic participation and engagement, gathered many representatives from businesses, foreign missions, …
Cleaning up the Oceans – the Thailand case Read More
On December 6, 2017, Nordcham in Phnom Penh is holding a Christmas Dinner with special Nordic Christmas dishes at the Exchange Restaurant, Phnom Penh.
Nordcham Christmas event in Phnom Penh Read More
SuperPark, the ‘friendliest all-in-one indoor activity park in the world’ from Finland, is about to bring a big burst of energy into Hong Kong’s entertainment scene. As a uniquely fun …
Finnish SuperPark arrives to Asia and Hong Kong Read More
In the for Finland pivotal 2017 which is a time for celebration of 100 years as an independent nation, it has been all about promoting Finnish culture, education, know-how, ‘Finnish …
Finnish Embassy dinner showcased Finnish food and drinks Read More
Singapore FinTech Festival returned for its second year during 13-17 November 2017, with strong Nordic participation, including Danish and Swedish fintech delegations. Singapore is a financial hub and ranks as …
Danish start-up Ernit, Nordic participation at Singapore FinTech Festival 2017 Read More
H.E. Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto presented his Letters of Credence to President of Vietnam Trần Đại Quang on 26th September. The President told Finish ambassador Kari Kahiluoto that Vietnam regards Finland …
New Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam presented credentials Read More
NordCham Philippines organized its annual the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at the Shangri-la at the Fort on October 26, 2017, gathering four Nordic Ambassadors and more than 100 executives from the …
Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon Philippines with Sustainable Development Read More
A ‘Finnish School Day’ was arranged during 28 – 29 October 2017 at Ton Duc Thang University in Hanoi to commemorate the 100th Independence anniversary of Finland (1917-2017), the 45th …
Vietnam-Finland International School being developed Read More
During 23-28 October Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ministry of Science and Technology and Vietnam-Finland Innovation Partnership Programme – IPP organised the ‘HCMC Innovation Startup and …
Innovative Finnish solutions at Saigon Innovation Week Read More
FinnCham (Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong) invites to join us for a Christmas Party at Dada Bar + Lounge in the Luxe Manor Hotel! The celebration takes place on …
FinnCham Hong Kong Christmas Party 2017 Read More
The Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation (Tekes) and the Smart City Consortium (SCC) of Hong Kong on 14 November 2017 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The purpose is to …
Finland and Hong Kong enter Smart City co-operation Read More
The traditional Finnish Christmas Party in Bangkok takes place on Saturday 2 December. Celebrating Finland 100 years this Party is organised together with all Finnish organisations in Bangkok – Embassy …
Finnish Christmas Party Bangkok 2017 Read More
Friends of Finland, Finnish and Vietnamese Companies, Embassy of Finland Vietnam and Team Finland staff, Alumni and distinguished guests of the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Startups and Entrepreneurship 2017 …
We Love Finland party in Hoh Chi Minh City Read More
Vietnam’s Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh visited Finland on 16–19 October on Prime Minister Juha Sipilä’s invitation. During her visit, Vice President Thinh also meet Speaker of Parliament Maria …
Vietnam’s Vice President visited Finland Read More
As the finals for the World Amateurs Golfers Championship (WAGC) is coming to Malaysia Dato’ Nils Nordh, its Swedish Chairman, is extra excited to bring the competition “home” after ten …
World Amateurs Golfers Championship 2017 in Malaysia Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines, in collaboration with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to the Philippines, is organizing its annual Family Christmas Fest on December 3, …
NordCham Family Christmas Fest Philippines Read More
As the annual Singapore FinTech Festival (organised by Monetary Authority of Singapore) returns on 13-17 November 2017 it comes with strong elements of Nordic participation, including a Swedish business delegation. …
Swedish delegation, Nordic participation in Singapore FinTech Festival 2017 Read More
During 14 – 22 October the new solo exhibition ‘Digidream’ by Finnish artist Soile Yli-Mäyry took place at Goshen Art Gallery, Millennia Walk, Singapore. A crowd of art enthusiasts came …
Finnish art exhibition with Soile Yli-Mäyry Read More
The glass art exhibition ‘The Story of a Finnish Woman‘ by Ritva-Liisa Pohjalainen together with the ‘Kuopio – Capital of Lakeland‘ was held in late October at the Yun Jian …
Finnish exhibition held in Shanghai Read More
FinnCham (Finnich Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong) is inviting to their annual Celebrate Finland Gala – this year in honour of Finland’s 100 years of independence! The annual gala …
Finland 100 Gala 2017 Hong Kong invitation Read More
On 19 October HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced Nokia 7, a compact, design-led smartphone wrapped in 7000 series aluminium chassis with diamond cut bevelled edges. The pocketable …
Nokia 7 launched in Shanghai Read More
On 26 – 29 October the 12th annual Eco Expo Asia fair took place in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring a number of Finnish leading experts and business solutions. …
Finnish attendance at Eco Expo Asia, Hong Kong Read More
On 19 October Vaisala announced a new project for a collaborative research and demonstration environment concerning air quality in China. The company is building a dense air quality observation network …
New ground-breaking concept from Vaisala: air quality measuring in China Read More
Team Finland is arranging a road show for Finnish Cleantech and Clean Energy Companies who are seriously aiming to the Chinese market. The road show, during 12 – 16 November …
China Cleantech Roadshow 2017 Read More
Finland, in late September, allocated EUR 380,000 to the Red Cross to support its humanitarian aid in Bangladesh, along the border with Myanmar. More than 420,000 Rohingya had up until …
Finland gives support to Rohingya refugees through the Red Cross Read More
The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), on 10 October 2017, celebrated its 25 years Anniversary with an Awards Night at Hotel St. Regis, Bangkok. The 150 guests attending the …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce celebrated 25 years Read More
Finland once again attended Educa 2017 in Bangkok Thailand, with EduCluster Finland exhibiting and Finland hosting a Special Seminar on the topic: ‘Change is possible’ – Through Finnish Innovations in …
Finland at Educa 2017 Thailand Read More
ITB Asia in Singapore is under way during 25-27 October 2017, , with a record of 70 exhibitors from all over Finland promoting their services in Singapore. The Finland stand …
70 Finnish exhibitors attend ITB Asia travel show Singapore Read More