Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The F&B company D’Evenitif in Kong Kong invites to the ‘Gustav Nordic Pop-Up Bar’, taking place on Thursday 2 November, at VEA Restaurant & Lounge. Master mixologist Antonio Lai will …
Gustav Nordic Pop-Up Bar 2017 in Hong Kong Read More
On 5-10 November Team Finland will be visiting Vietnam with Mr. Petri Peltonen, Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Finland’s business delegation to Vietnam will bring companies …
Team Finland visits Vietnam in November 2017 Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is on 26 October hosting the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at Shangri-la Fort. NordCham Philippines, in partnership with the European Philippines Business Network …
CSR theme at upcoming Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon Manila Read More
We all know that the popular Finnish Sauna is good for both body and mind. Spending time in the sauna with friends or just sitting by your self is relaxing …
Your choice: do you opt for sauna or ice lab? Read More
On 27 October Vietnamese Student Association in Finland (VSAF) arranges a networking event for Finnish companies with business projects in Vietnam. Get in touch with Vietnamese students in the central …
Helsinki networking for Finnish businesses in Vietnam Read More
During 18-20 October, Finnish Kyrö Distillery Company & Runway Bar in Central, Hong Kong are teaming up to celebrate Gin Jubilee 2017. Over the course of three days the bar …
Awarded Finnish Napue gin at Hong Kong festival Read More
Finnair has celebrated their first anniversary of the A350 service between Helsinki, Finland and Singapore. “With pride, Finnair has been flying high with the great aircraft for the comfort of …
One year anniversary for Finnair’s A350 Helsinki – Singapore route Read More
The Minister of Education of Finland, Ms. Sanni Grahn-Laasonen and a Finnish Business Delegation visited the People’s Republic of China; Beijing and Hong Kong SAR on 9- 12 October 2017. …
Finnish education know-how promoted in Hong Kong, China Read More
NordCham Philippines extends their deepest gratitude to their sponsors for supporting the Crayfish Party 2017, which was held last September 16, 2017 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. NordCham’s biggest …
Nordic Crayfish Party 2017 Read More
Two visionary and internationally recognised companies of Finnish design and architecture, PES-Architects and Avarte Shanghai Showroom have relocated to a joint studio space in Shanghai’s Yangpu District. To celebrate the …
Finnish design firms in Shanghai relocated Read More
On 4 October Kalmar, part of Cargotec, signed a contract with BMT Pacific Limited for an order of four Kalmar SmartPower Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes. The new Kalmar machines will …
Kalmar Cranes contract in Thailand Read More
Cargotec Corporation (listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Finland) announced on 29 September that its subsidiary MacGregor is establishing its Head office in Singapore. This ends a period of more than three …
Cargotec’s MacGregor sets up Singapore head office Read More
Finland’s former Prime Minister Esko Aho’s held a presentation in Hanoi on September 18 about Finland’s experience in economic development based on innovation. As part of the Vietnam-Finland Innovation Partnership …
Ex-Finnish PM Esko Aho’s speech in Hanoi Read More
On 21 September 2017 Gitta Hägg-Lundvall started here new job as the Executive Director for FinnCham in Hong Kong. A few years ago she was a trainee and now she …
Gitta Hägg-Lundvall new FinnCham Executive Director Read More
FinnCham Annual Crayfish Party 2017 took place on 23 September at the Finnish favourite restaurant FINDS. Guests feasted on crayfish and other Finnish delicacies. The Crayfish Party is the perfect …
FinnCham Hong Kong’s Annual Crayfish Party Read More
The China – Nordic Countries International Healthcare Summit was organized in Shanghai in mid September 2017. Healthcare professionals gathered to speak for example about the Nordic Countries healthcare system, doctor …
China – Nordic Countries International Healthcare Summit Read More
Finnish company Valmet inaugurated a new service center in Indonesia on the 27th of September. Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the …
Valmet’s new Indonesia service center Read More
On 24 September the Nordic Embassies: Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi joined forces and thousands …
Nordics in Hanoi Pride Parade Read More
At the annual general meeting of the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce on 28 September Mr Jari Hietala was elected as the President, with Jouni Heinonen and Pornpracha Wattanakijsiri as Vice …
Jari Hietala is TFCC’s new leader Read More
The Nordic workshop ‘Responsible Business Conduct for Nordic companies in Thailand – What, Why and How’ will take place on Thursday, 9 November 2017 at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok. …
Nordic Corporate Responsibility workshop Bangkok invitation Read More
Finnair hosted a customer panel luncheon with some of our top customers during SLUSH Singapore. “Great honor to have Mr. Jari Gustafsson, Permanent Secretary from Ministry of Economic Affairs & …
Finnair at Slush Singapore Read More
On 20 September the Embassy of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark had invited high-level guests and important stakeholders to Shangri-La Hotel for a grand celebration themed ‘The Nordic Way‘. The …
Joint Nordic Jakarta reception: The Nordic Way Read More
On 20 September Finland hosted the Upgraded Health seminar in Singapore. Finding solutions to create a better and healthy future for all by building bridges between Helsinki and Singapore was …
Finnish held Upgraded Health Singpore seminar Read More
Finland’s Ambassador, H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven on 19 Sepember visited the Asia Power Week Conference & Exhibition 2017 and met with executives from Wärtsilä. Wärtsilä, a Finnish corporation which manufactures and …
Finnish attendance at Asia Power Week Bangkok Read More
The autumn got a fun kick-off with Finnish Business Council Beijing on Friday 15 September. Almost 30 people joined the night of good food and good company at Moi restaurant …
Finnish Business Council Beijing kicked off autumn Read More
Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway will along with other European nations present how Singaporean students can study in the Nordic countries at the annual Study In Europe education fair to …
Promotion to study in the Nordic countries Read More
The Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok was as impressive a feast as ever. Beside the many kilos of crayfish, lots of other delicacies made it possible to eat and drink …
Scandinavian Crayfish Party 2017 Good Fun! Read More
As the four Nordic drivers on the Formula 1 circuit in 2017 are battling it out in Singapore, namely Kevin Magnussen (Den), Kimi Räikkönen (Fin), Marcus Ericsson (Swe), and Valtteri …
Singapore to host Formula 1 for another four years Read More
The diplomatic missions of the respective Nordic countries to Thailand have anncounce the inaugural Nordic Film Festival 2017 to take place in Bangkok from 28 September to 1 October 2017, …
New Nordic film festival in Bangkok Read More
September equals that lots of crayfish parties are taking place among the various Nordic expat associations in Asia. The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Hong has announced its ‘last …
Last call for Finns’ crayfish party in Hong Kong 2017 Read More
The Finland 100 ‘Emerging Solutions for Smart & Clean Cities’ event taking place on 18 September 2017 in Singapore will highlight a very vibrant Finnish smart mobility scene, with its …
Finnish emerging Smart & Clean City Solutions Read More
Slush Singapore, the start-up and innovation event, returns on 19 September for its second year with official involvement by the City of Helsinki (also the home town of the main …
Slush Singapore: “Not your usual tech conference” Read More
EduCluster Finland (ECF) has co-sponsored The Connection project, which donates learning resources for a school in the mountainous region of Lao Cai in Vietnam, reported ECF on 28 August. Organised …
EduCluster Finland donated learning resources in Vietnam Read More
Evolta Oy from Finland, an innovative leader regarding digital building permitting solutions is currently touring Southeast Asia, reported the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok. In early September, Sales Director Southeast …
Southeast Asia target for Finnish digital building permit solutions Read More
As over 100 Finnish organisations and entrepreneurs are coming to Singapore in September to showcase their capabilities and innovations and to seek tie-ups with Singapore partners, the City of Helsinki …
Helsinki comes to Singapore to boost collaborations, start-up exchange Read More
Dr Jaana Husu-Kallio, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Finland gave a keynote speech at international conference on food safety in Hong Kong in early September 2017. She presented practices …
Finland food safety speech held in Hong Kong Read More
– Brings huge delegation, hosting a range of events As Finland celebrates 100 years as an independent nation in 2017 the Nordic country is strongly stepping up cooperation and partnerships …
Finland and Helsinki comes to Singapore Read More
As the Diplomatic Mission of Finland Yangon is being turned into an embassy, Finland‘s first Ambassador to Myanmar, Riikka Laatu, is due to arrive in country in early September! “After …
New Finnish embassy and ambassador in Myanmar Read More
Hong Kong is first out in the region to announce the details of the upcoming centenary celebrations, to peak in December! “You are cordially invited to join the Finnish Chamber …
Finland 100 Years Gala Hong Kong announced Read More
In early August Finland’s Ambassador Paula Parviainen attended an event at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore with 20 students from the Overseas Merit Fellowship team, as they will go to …
Singapore students to attend talent program in Finland Read More
In Singapore the Finnish Your Dinner 2017 was held at Hollandse Club Singapore. “Finnish Your Dinner is modelled on Dinner Under the Sky, an annual Summer event held in Helsinki. …
Finnish Your Dinner held in Singapore Read More
One of the many highly interesting events taking place as part of the ‘Finland 100 at Singapore Innovation Week’ official programme is the Women in Tech Conference (Asia). Women In …
Finnish-initiated Women in Tech, Singapore returns Read More
On Saturday 26 August, as in many other cities and countries around the world, a Finnish Your Dinner was held in Bangkok, hosted by the Embassy of Finland in celebration …
Finnish Your Dinner hosted by Bangkok embassy Read More
“What a wonderful dinner! Finnish your Dinner event was held last weekend both in Finland and around the world. Here in Kuala Lumpur we had our Dinner Under The Sky …
Finnish your Dinner under the sky in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The famous Scandinavian Crayfish Party comes early this year – it is already on Saturday 16 September! That means you have to act NOW to buy tickets at discounted “early …
Crayfish Party comes early in Bangkok this year! Read More
The Best Nordic Party in the Philippines is back with 70’s style and flare! “Join us as we celebrate a centuries old Nordic tradition. Featuring specially imported Crayfish, a sumptuous …
Nordic Crayfish Party Philippines 2017 Read More
The National Astronomical Research of Thailand (NARIT) hosted the International Training Centre in Astronomy (ITCA) colloquium titled ‘Astronomy for STEM Education’ in Bangkok between 7th – 11th of August, 2017. …
Finnish Science Center, Heureka, at Bangkok seminar Read More
The hua party at hua in Beijing was held at the opening of the Seeds for the Future programme (by Huawei). This is the second time that global seeds for …
Finnish university students at Seeds for the Future, Beijing Read More
On 25-27 August 2017 Finland’s centenary celebrations will expand across the world as Finnish Your Dinner events invite everybody to enjoy dinner with Finns. In Bangkok it takes place on …
Finnish Your Dinner SF100 event in Bangkok Read More The event Finnish your Dinner Under the Sky (Grand Dinner Party) takes place in Kuala Lumpur on 26 August 2017. Around a dozen Finnish embassies, missions and friendship societies abroad …
Finnish Dinner Under the Sky Kuala Lumpur Read More