Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra will host the World Circular Economy Forum + Climate virtually on 15-16 April 2021 together with the Netherlands. The forum aims at drawing attention to …
Sitra will cohost a circular economy discussion at the World Circular Economy Forum Read More
Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …
Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave Read More
Ever wanted to know how to start selling physical products on Amazon or learn more about sponsorships which are great marketing tools with lots of potentials, but that many times …
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Online Marketing webinar on 19 April Read More
23 March 2021 – Are you the new DCC Office Manager? The Danish Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time office manager. For more …
DCC in Hong Kong seeking part-time office manager Read More
On 26 March 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals in Hong Kong invites to Mandarin Speaking class. The invitation read: Have you ever wanted to be able …
DCCC invites to interactive Mandarin speaking class Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M has experienced a comprehensive boycott in China that has worsened over the weekend and also spread to other clothing manufacturers. But why does the boycott …
Boycott of H&M has broad support in China Read More
On 25 March 2021 The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has earlier introduced member Forkids License “and now we would like to introduce one of their most meaningful …
FinnCham Hong Kong introduced ‘CupOfTherapy’ Read More
The Nordic restaurant FINDS in Hong Kong invites to experience the Nordic spring flavors. FINDS has prepared an Authentic Signature Menu “The Nordic Journey” Spring Edition. Inspired by five of …
Taste the Nordic Spring Flavors at FINDS Hong Kong Read More
On 25 February 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduced a new member in a welcome note, as follow: Let us introduce our new Corporate Member Forkids (HK) Promotion Company …
FinnCham Hong Kong welcomes new member ForKids Read More
The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …
The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist Read More
On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …
Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life? Read More
ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The event led by …
DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced beginner level Swedish language courses which start on 7 April. The announcement reads: Do you, your staff or anyone you …
Learn Swedish with SwedCham HK – courses starts 7 April Read More
The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …
The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions Read More
On 19 March 2021, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduce the latest corperate member in a welcome note, that read: Meet our new Start-Up & Entrepreneur Member Natural Livings! Natural …
Have a taste of Finland at Natural Livings Pop-Up shop at Sogo in Causeway Bay Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced the launch of The Future International Talent (FIT) programme with an extended deadline until 31 March. The announcement from SwedCham …
SwedCham HK members can save up to HKD 120,000 in new job creation scheme Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong happily delivered books and newspapers to the big container vessel SVENDBORG MÆRSK when it recently docked in Hong Kong. The Danish Seamen’s Church …
Danish Seamen’s Church HK delivers books to the maritime library Read More
Denmark and Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod should not interfere in China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system, states the Chinese Embassy in Denmark through a recently published statement. The …
China answers back to Denmark’s criticism over Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …
Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
Lego’s first indoor playground in the city at the K11 Musea shopping centre has sold 3,000 tickets for its opening day, the mall said on 6 March 2021. The opening …
Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong officially opened Read More
Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad. The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …
Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March 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 Denmark. So quite naturally, …
Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is looking for a Marketing Committee Member to join SwedCham HK and have made the following announcement: “We Want You! Are you passionate …
Are you SwedCham HK’s new Marketing Committee Member? Read More
According to a recent announcement, Singapore’s Keppel, Denmark’s Maersk, and Norway’s Yara have joined forces with Japan’s Sumitomo and Hong Kong’s Fleet Management to develop ammonia fuel for ships. The …
Keppel, Maersk, and Yara to develop ammonia as ship fuel in Singapore Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched ‘THE ACADEMY” which is a platform for knowledge and learning for SwedCham members and friends. THE ACADEMY offers a variety …
SwedCham HK launches platform for knowledge and learning Read More
Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …
Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means? Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture …
Chinese Geely and Taiwanese FoxConn form joint venture Read More
The Swedish Zinzino Group announced on 3 March 2021 that the group’s revenue increased with a total of 33% during February 2021 compared to the year before. Zinzino AB is …
Swedish Zinzino Group reports strong sales growth during February Read More
3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
In the spirit of the sustainability week, FinnCham chose randomly couple of members from Invest Hong Kong, Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao to visit and surprise …
FinnCham Sustainability Week’s next post is officially started Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
On 3 March 2021 NIH-HK is a supporting partner of Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF), which will be hosted on 18th March 2021. This one-day virtual forum will showcase the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduces Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF) speakers Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s member company Primasia Corporate Services Limited has shared an update in regards to opening a bank account in Hong Kong. The update reads: …
SwedCham: Opening a bank account in Hong Kong? Read More
On 1 March 2021 The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong announced a celebration of the International Women Day, Consul General, Ms Johanna Karanko will discuss Women & Leadership …
Consulate General Karanko will speak at Women & Leadership webinar on 9 March Read More
Online personal loan lender NetCredit has recently published a study showing how much money it would require in the bank to retire comfortably in Asia and around the globe. Destinations …
NetCredit: How much do you need to retire in Asia? Read More
On 27 February 2021 the Finnish Consul-General Johanna Karanko discussed Sustainability, forest rehabilitation, circular solutions and conservation with Michael Wong and Tammy Cheung-Savolainen from the Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden …
Consul General Karanko discussed circular solutions with Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden Read More
Join the Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with Team Finland China and other Finnish Chambers and Councils working in China to a webinar for Finnish companies about the business impact …
EU, US and China relations the topic for Team Finland webinar Read More
Singapore, Sweden, and Denmark are amongst the top 10 countries with the most automated production in the world according to new World Robotics statistics by the Frankfurt, Germany-based International Federation …
Singapore, Sweden & Denmark top as most automated manufacturing countries Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
SwedCham welcomes their new intern Simona to Hong Kong where she will be until the end of the year. Simona Rosi is half Swedish, half Italian from Stockholm and she …
Meet SwedCham Hong Kong’s new intern Simona Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce invite all members to their next webinar ”In Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality – Nordic companies shrinking their carbon footprint in Hong Kong and Asia” on …
FinnCham next webinar will discuss Carbon Neutral Hong Kong Read More
Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …
Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030 Read More
On 18 February 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with The Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (BLCC HK), released an invitation to an exciting webinar ”HK Tax …
FinnCham invited to a webinar about HK Tax Declaration Read More
Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …
Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats Read More
On 15 February 2021 Finland launched the campaign themes for its candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council. The themes of the Finnish campaign are the rights of women …
Finland launched candidacy campaign for the UN Human Rights Council Read More
Finnair is planning to recycle for the first time an A319 plane in Helsinki Airport. This will be the first commercial airliner to be recycled in Finland. The project will …
Finnair will soon have their first commercial airliner to be recycled in home soil Read More
The Danish trading company, RareWine has recently through a wine broker in Hong Kong, sold the world’s currently most expensive bottle of wine. The French Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, vintage …
Danish RareWine sells the world’s most expensive bottle of wine to Asian wine collector Read More
On 17 February 2021, the Swedish Institute announced programme opening in Asia. The statement read: “Are you one of the most ambitious and innovative leaders in Vietnam? Do you want …
Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2021 focus on sustainability Read More