Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Last week, we reported that Saxo Bank closed its office in Hong Kong, but were unable to obtain a statement. Yesterday, Saxo Bank A/S, the Denmark-based trading platform, officially announced …
Saxo Bank explains Hong Kong closure Read More
Denmark-based Saxo Bank, headquartered in Copenhagen, announced plans to close its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It will also scale back operations in Tokyo, according to Nikkei Asia. The …
Saxo Bank close Hong Kong and China offices Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong shares a statement from the European External Action Service, calling the latest conviction of to former chief editors “another sign of the …
Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong shares statement about former chief editors at Stand News Read More
This year, FinnCham in Hong Kong has joined SweCham in the annual Crayfish Party. The annual Crayfish Party is set to be held September 13, 2024, at the Royal Hong …
SweCham and FinCham host Crayfish Party in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Danish Chamber of Commerce, will host the annual “Welcome Home Party” on Saturday, September 21st. This event is open …
Welcome Home Party for Danes in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong has welcomed new volunteers, Signe and Johanna. They will be assisting with community activities over the next three months. Their role includes contributing …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong announces new volunteers and Danish language courses Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites their members and friends to a meet and greet on August 28, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The event will …
SwedCham in Hong Kong event: Welcome (back) to Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Church in Hong Kong is now open for registration for confirmation preparation in Hong Kong and online. As in recent years, Danish residents in neighboring Asian countries will …
Registration for confirmation now open Read More
Are you and your family considering moving to Denmark? Perhaps you left as a single, or maybe a couple or a family and now you are considering to return to …
Are you a Dane considering moving home? Read More
Norway will join the UK’s Carrier Strike Group for a major deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in 2025. The announcement was made by the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, following …
Norwegian navy joins UK navy in deployment to South China Sea Read More
Twenty schools in Denmark are starting school later in the day in an experiment to give teens a sleep boost and improve their mental health. The country’s National Institute of …
Twenty schools in Denmark push back start times to improve student mental health Read More
Norway has committed itself to help the Marcos administration to establish a forensic institute to pave the way for a science-based investigation in criminal prosecution. Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary …
Norway to help setup forensic institute in Philippines Read More
A new Swedish study shows that blood tests from 1200 suspected Alzheimer patients diagnosed the condition with 91 percent accuracy and much faster than previous methods, moving early detection forward. …
Swedish researchers find blood test detects Alzheimer Read More
Mamma Mia! The ABBA Musical is coming to Hong Kong from July 26 to August 15, 2024. The appearance marks the 50 years anniversary of ABBY winning the Eurovision Song …
Mama Mia! The ABBA show coming to Hong Kong Read More
Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus, is testing a new reusable cup system, where you buy your coffee in a reusable cup with a small deposit – once it’s empty you …
Testing deposit on coffee cups in Aarhus Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has organized an event where Danes can gather in Hong Kong to watch Tour the France and cheer for the Danish bicycle …
Danes invited to gather in Hong Kong Read More
The drug Leqembi has been approved for consumers in Hong Kong. This was announced by Bioarctic Today, 11 July 2024. The drug is a result of a long-standing colaboration between …
Swedish alzheimer medicine approved in Hong Kong Read More
The 24-year-old Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. He will start a four year term in the season of 2026-2027 after …
Finnish conductor becomes Hong Kong Philharmonic music director Read More
A total of 192,867 students received on 6 July 2024 the results from their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) examination session in May this year. In a press …
IB graduation day worldwide Read More
Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor was hired Thursday to become music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. The young Finn will start a four-year term in the 2026-27 season after …
Young Finnish conductor to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director Read More
Finland has introduced a new visa-free entry policy for citizens from 72 countries. The media, Travel and Tour World, indicates that this has caused a surge in the Finnish tourism …
Finland has surge in tourism after new visa rules Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council for May 2024 has recorded a fall in the export of king crab but an increase in demand of snow crab in Asia. The value of …
Fall in Norwegian king crab export to Asia Read More
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced that it plans to extend its free insurance program for international visitors until the end of 2024. The campaign helps toursits …
Thailand extends tourist insurance througout the year Read More
The Young and Resilient Research Centre has in partnerships with Save the Childen Hong Kong recieved $198,600 from the Tech Coalition Safe Online Fund. This money will be the stepping …
New funding found for child explotation study Read More
The Mercers Cost of Living City Ranking 2024 has recently been published. According to this Stockholm is the least expensive capitol in Scandinavia for foreign workers. The Mercers Cost of …
Stockholm is the least expensive city in the Nordic Read More
If a foreign citizen wants to immigrate to Denmark they have to meet multiple demands. One of them is that they have to pass the Danish Citizenship test. This test …
Danish citizenship test for the public Read More
The new rules for family reunification and permanent residence in Denmark will benefit Danes abroad and their non-Danish spouses. The rules will take effect on 1 July 2024. The new …
New family reunification rules in Denmark Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong wants to offer a Danish language crash-course in the fall of 2024. To estimate whether enough people, the church asks for feedback from …
Danish lessons in Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce and the Danish Seaman’s Church in Hong Kong are hosting their annual “Sankt Hans Junk Trip” next Saturday, 22 June 2024. The event will start …
Upcoming Sankt Hans event in Hong Kong Read More
The financial markets have long held an air of mystique, a realm seemingly reserved for suited figures barking orders on Wall Street. But the rise of online trading platforms has …
A beginner’s guide to online trading with MTrading Broker Read More
Sweden launches a new digital passport check for Swedish work or student permits for 23 countries in a pilot project. This means that the applicants can scan their passport on …
Sweden launches digital passport check for work permits Read More
Leung Chuen-yan son of the former Hong Kong leader CY Leung married his Finnish girlfriend Mimmi Mononen in a home ceremony. The couple met each other while they working at Karolinska …
Son of former Hong Kong leader marries Finnish girlfriend Read More
The Stockholm based restaurant AG, ranked 11’th on the list of worlds best steak restaurants, is sending their meat master, Martin Kjäll, to Hong Kong. He will be joining a …
Swedish chef joining Fireside restaurant in Hong Kong Read More
Danes Worldwide invites Danish citizens in Hong Kong and China to part take in a free online information evening on May 30 2024 at 3PM local time. The meeting will …
Danes Worldwide Hong Kong and China invites to information meeting Read More
The popular musical “Mamma Mia” is returning to Shanghai after 17 years . The musical is especially known for featuring a dozen songs by the Swedish musical group ABBA. The …
Mamma Mia returns to China Read More
The Swedish film titled “sons” received the Best Film Prize in the World category at the 48’th Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film is by the Swedish director Gustav …
Swedish film wins prize at Hong Kong International Film Festival Read More
The North Zealand International School (NIS) in Hørsholm is building a new school, which aims to further unify the International and Danish pupils. The project has been eight years in …
North Zealand International School’s new building to unite Danish and international pupils Read More
SwedCham hosts their annual general meeting on 22 April 2024 in Hong Kong. The event will take place from 4 pm to 6 pm. The AGM will be starting off …
SwedCham Hong Kong hosts AGM Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong has been located in small rooms on the second floor of the building they residence in. They have been there for four months …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong back at old location Read More
The Finnish Airline Finnair can this year celebrate the 100 year anniversary from the year their first flight took off. The first flight made the trip March 1924 from Helsinki …
Finnair has been flying for a century Read More
Norway’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Tormod C. Endresen wrote a statement on 20 March 2024 for the Human Rights Council 55th Session, where he called for the protection …
Norway’s UN representative calls for protection of journalists in China and armed conflicts Read More
The Swedish Network gear maker Ericsson has named Andres Vicente as the new head of South East Asia, Oceania and India market as well as Senior Vice President. Currently …
Ericsson names new head of South East Asia market Read More
For the upcoming Khmer New Year celebration traditional Chhay Yam dancers will perform for foreigners in international airport. This idea was suggested by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The Prime Minister …
Cambodia will have traditional dancers in airport Read More
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London ETO and the Norway-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (NHKCC) co-hosted a reception to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Oslo. The …
Year of the Dragon reception in Oslo Read More
The Pew Charitable Trust, an American NGO, has selected six researchers from various countries to participate in the 2024 Pew fellowship in marine conservation. Participants have been chosen from China, …
Chinese, Dane and Filipino chosen for conservation program Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting an event about the impact of AI and Creative Tech together with Already Tomorrow, BluAI and CanCham. The event will …
Discussion on AI and Creative Tech at SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong is hosting a “Viking Open Day” event. The event will include various activities for kids such as bouncy castles, face painting and …
Viking Open Day at NIS in Hong Kong Read More
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists Read More
Art festival in Vienna will for the first time include a Swedish-born artist of Hong Kong Cantonese descent. The Artist Lap-See Lam will contribute at the upcoming Venice Biennale with …
Swedish-Cantonese artist showcased at Venice Biennale Read More
The Finnish Ministry of Interior plans to make the rules more strict concerning family reunification in Finland. The main changes involve family reunification to only include spouses and children, and …
Tighter conditions for family reunification in Finland Read More