Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish director Thomas Vinterberg won his first Academy Award in the best international feature film category for the movie ‘Druk’ (Another Round), an uplifting drama about four teachers who …
DCC and SwedCham invite to Oscar Celebration Night with bubbles and the movie ‘Druk’ Read More
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has agreed to speak to the Finnish business community in Hong Kong on 3 June on Hong Kong’s development plan’s implications for the future development of …
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks to FinnCham HK members Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce invited to their next webinar, the invitation says: The Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee of FinnCham HK would like to invite you …
FinnCham webinar how to align work with your personal passion Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong released an important reminder for Swedes in Hong Kong, that says: “Don’t forget to have a valid passport” “In these times when …
Hong Kong Swedes should check their passports Read More
On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …
Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July Read More
Hong Kong Heritage Pork is one of few branded pig farms in Hong Kong and the first to introduce cutting-edge livestock equipment, feed formulas, and breeding management from Denmark, Yahoo …
Hong Kong Heritage Pork introduces Danish production methods Read More
If you are a FinnCham member in Hong Kong, you are currently in for a treat. FINDS takes you on a gastronomic journey around the five Nordic countries in Tsim …
FINDS in Hong Kong celebrates the Nordic spring Read More
After fighting for months for Danes abroad to be included in the Danish corona vaccination program, Danes Worldwide has succeeded in its case, Danes Worldwide reports in a recently …
Denmark opens for Covid-19 vaccine for Danes abroad Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invited to book the 18th of May in your calendar for another Young Professionals After Work! This time we will be at the newly …
Hong Kong’s Young Professional Afterwork get together is back Read More
Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …
UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May Read More
FinnCham’s corporate member Metsä Board is the leading European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards and part of Metsä Group. Metsä Board has designed a light but strong, easily recyclable …
Metsä Board designs easy to recycle beverage package Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong invited to the next chapter of ‘Dare to think differently’ webinar on THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 (16:00 – 17:00) (GMT+8) . The invitation reads: Greta Thunberg is …
Get inspired from ‘Future leaders perspective on things’ webinar Read More
The company Globe Telecom or just Globe, has sealed its partnership with telecommunications companies across the Nordics and Asia to achieve the company’s goal of providing the widest 5G coverage …
Globe strengthens 5G roaming in the Nordics and Asia Read More
On 7 May 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong welcomes you to the Annual General Meeting 2021 Please join us at The Mills Fabrica, 4/F The Mills, 45 …
SwedCham HK’s Annual General Meeting 2021 sets for 27 May Read More
In a recent update, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their committee, FinnCham’s Greater Bay Area Committee. FinnCham’s Greater Bay Area Committee was launched in 2015 and …
FinnCham HK introduced Greater Bay Area Committee Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced: We at SwedCham are thrilled to launch our two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE TO …
SwedCham Hong Kong launches hybrid event Read More
Swedcham Hong Kong invites to their next webinar on a topic of ‘Future of Food’ in May 12, 2021. The invitation read: Over and over, we get reminded through media …
Future of Food webinar’s topic is sustainability Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark will from 1 May 2021 enter phase 2 which means that the gradual reopening of travel activities in …
Denmark allows vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore invited to the 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session: Nordic tech companies ready to venture into Singapore, HongKong, or Tokyo and get …
The 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session webinar date sets for 12 May Read More
29 April 2021 Singapore consider allowing residents who are vaccinated to travel to countries that have low numbers of Covid-19 cases, without having to be quarantined on their return, said …
Singapore considering to lift quarantine time for travelers with low number of Covid-19 cases Read More
On 26 April 2021 Maersk launches AE77, a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freight service, an important milestone in Maersk´s expansion of our transcontinental intermodal offering, combining rail and …
Maersk launches a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freightservice Read More
27 April 2021 Exciting news: there is an innovative collaboration between two of our members: InNordics and Kide Science. The article below talks about InNordics’ Founder Mr. Alan Ng and …
Kide Science and InNordics collaborate to create private creative space for children Read More
26 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong released a welcome note to their new member, as follow: Meet our new Start-Up & Entrepreneur Member Northern Lights …
Northern Lights Superfood has landed in Hong Kong Read More29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …
2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications Read More
Singapore is the best country to live in during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s Covid resilience list which ranks how countries have dealt with the Coronavirus. The top of the …
The best and worst countries to live in during the corona pandemic Read More
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting a 3-hour course in sponsorship in Hong Kong. More about the course: (The Academy) Sponsorship – Marketing with 3 winners …
Join SwedCham’s course in sponsorship as a marketing tool Read More
According to a recent statement from Finnair, Finland’s national flag carrier plans to fly to over 60 destinations this summer including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, media …
Finnair is opening up for Asian destinations this summer Read More
On 23 April 2021 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Haustage sustainable lifestyle boutique at the K11 Art Mall today. She discussed sustainability and bringing Finnish more Finnish …
Consul General Karanko visited Haustage boutique Read More
Swedish Consul General Per Augustsson released 23 April 2021 a thank you note, that read: Me and my wife Gabriella were so happy to be invited by Alyssa Berggren and …
Consul General Augustsson visited Hong Kong’s State Theatre Read More
In Spain, they call it the “wild and athletic cod that returns home every year”, in Germany “the gold from Lofoten” and in France as a “premium seasonal product”. There …
Norwegian Skrei has caught attention in Europe Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting a leadership course with Swedish Peter Lysell from Sharing Insight. More about the online webinar: “Being a leader has never …
SwedCham Course: “Leadership in a time of change” with Peter Lysell Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Danish Shipping giant Maersk celebrated Earth day in collaboration with H&M on decarbonization. The announcement read: Happy Earth Day. We are stepping up our efforts …
Maersk joins forces with H&M on decarbonizing logistic Read More
On 19 April 2021 the Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong released a thank you note for Pippi Longstocking’s exhibition, that read: Thanks to all of you who visited …
Pippi Longstocking’s exhibition in Hong Kong was a success Read More
Lægelinien is a private service that complements the public health services in Denmark and Lægelinien can help Danes abroad who have been vaccinated already to get a corona passport in …
Get a corona passport for Denmark as a Dane abroad Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to their upcoming webinar covering how to grow your e-commerce business in China on 20 April. The invitation reads: China is the biggest E-commerce …
SwedCham webinar: How to grow your E-commerce business in China? Read More
On 15 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduced Sustainable committee member, starting with the Chairperson of the team, the statement read: We at FinnCham HK would like to …
Meet FinnCham HK’s monthly sustainable dialogue comitees Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is welcoming nominations for the Annual Award 2021 with the following update: It’s time to nominate an outstanding company or person for their unique contributions …
SwedCham welcomes nominations for the Annual Award 2021 Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …
Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport? Read More
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany, among others, have mapped the proportion of mothers in 170 countries who have lost a child. The result, now …
Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Singapore, and Hong Kong amongst countries with the lowest infant mortality rate Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to Evening Talk on EU Trade Policy as a Drive for Change in Asia on 13 April. The invitation reads: Why is the European …
SwedCham: Evening Talk on EU Trade Policy Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to their upcoming webinar covering Covid Impacts on Tax Declarations 2020 with Fidinam on 13 April. The invitation reads: SwedCham HK is …
SwedCham webinar: Covid Impacts on Tax Declarations 2020 with Fidinam 13 April Read More
With support from the Swedish government, the Solid Waste Management Association, Thailand (SWAT) is launching its Plastic Footprint Reduction Project to reduce ocean plastic pollution The project is under the …
Sweden supports Thai partnership for plastic reduction Read More
The European Union in Hong Kong and Macao, together with the EU Member States and Switzerland and in association with the Broadway Cinematheque, presents the European Union Film Festival 2021 …
Finland chose ‘Ladies of Steel’ to join European Film Festival 2021 in Hong Kong Read More
The value of Norwegian seafood exports reached an all-time high in March than in 2021. The March volume pulled the amount for the first three months of the year up …
Norwegian Seafood Council’s March value reached all time high Read More