Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …
Norwegian oil sold in Asia again Read More
The Danish Seamen’s center in Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia received on 29 January 2024, a visitor from The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong kong. Rebekka Holm, Priest for the Danish Seamen’s …
Danish Hong Kong pastor visits Malaysia Read More
Several employee unions in Finland have announced a political strike against the Finnish Government, taking place on 1 – 2 February 2024. The strike will include among several others air …
Strike in Finland to cancel 550 flights on 1 – 2 February 2024 Read More
On Sunday, Finland voted in presidential election amid Russia tensions. The new president will replace incumbent Sauli Niinisto, who is stepping down after two terms. The vote comes after Finland …
New Finnish President could take two weeks Read More
Canada and Türkiye have agreed to resume Canadian drone part shipments in return for greater transparency over their intended use, according to two sources who spoke with Reuters. The agreement …
Canada to resume drone part export to Turkey following Swedish NATO acceptance Read More
The Abba Tribute show “Mania” is set to hit Hong Kong with two performances on January 20, at the AIA Carnival. Celebrating Abba’s timeless hits, the two-hour concert features four …
The Abba Tribute show is coming to Hong Kong Read More
Hong Kong residents no longer have the world’s longest life expectancies. According to the latest government statistics, women in Hong Kong were projected to live until an average age of …
Hong Kong no longer has the world’s longest life expectancy – surpassed by Sweden Read More
Hong Kong’s Red Sugar, a cocktail bar at the Kerry Hotel, and Sweden’s Tjoget cocktail bar, have teamed up to revolutionize the city’s cocktail scene. The exclusive collaboration blends Tjoget’s …
Nordic-infused cocktail revolution hits Hong Kong Read More
The world’s coolest neighbourhoods in 2023 have been revealed in Time Out’s annual list. And both Hong Kong and Denmark made it to the top ten of the list. The ranking …
Hong Kong and Denmark in top ten coolest neighbourhoods in the world Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, efficiency, and accessibility are key factors that can make or break a business. One tool that has gained significant prominence in recent times is …
QR Code Generators: Free E-commerce Tools Read More
World Brand Awards honored international brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners from more than forty countries nominated as “Brand of the Year” during its 17th edition ceremony. “This is …
World Branding Awards honors international companies from Thailand, Sweden, and more Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
The World Branding Awards is on its 17th edition this year, honoring the success and achievements of the world’s best brands. Both national, regional and global ones. Over 1500 brands …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asia among Winners of World Branding Awards Read More
Finland is urging investigators to board the Hong Kong-flagged vessel, NewNew Polar Bear. The ship is suspected of damaging a Baltic gas pipeline near Finnish waters back in October. “We …
Finland insists that investigators aboard Hong Kong ship linked to pipeline damage Read More
AstraZeneca, the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, is building a research and development center in Hong Kong. The new center will be focusing on cell and gene therapy drugs. Set to be …
AstraZeneca to build R&D center in Hong Kong Read More
Singapore has once again secured the position as the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey. This marks the …
Singapore, Hong Kong and Copenhagen among the most expensive cities in the world Read More
Experience of Swedish winter will be brought to people in Hong Kong on 1-2 December 2023. The event will feature Swedish winter market and creative workshops like gingerbread decoration and …
Swedish winter market to be held in Hong Kong Read More
The latest Asia-Pacific exhibition of a world-class luggage and travel bag brand, Samsonite, was presented in Singapore at the start of November 2023. It was titled “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through …
Asia-Pacific exhibition “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through Time” presented in Singapore Read More
Thai-Hong Kongese illustrator, actress, and influencer, Darisa Karnpoj or “Pahn,” better known as “Riety” traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark previously this year and learned to live like Danes for a couple …
Thai-Hong Kongese artist Pahn travels to Copenhagen and practices “Hygge” Read More
Right now you can sign up for confirmation preparation for 2024 with the Danish Seaman’s Church in Hong Kong. The church offers lessons both online and physically. “Living in China …
Christian confirmation preparation in Hong Kong Read More
Japanese Sapporo Breweries will team up with Danish Carlsberg Group to sell its alcoholic beverages in both Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The target is to annually sell the equivalent …
Sapporo and Carlsberg team up in Southeast Asia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SwedCham) together with Already Tomorrow will hold a panel discussion on the topic of Designing Web3 Policy during Fintech Hong Kong Week 2023, on 2 …
Sweden to discuss “Designing Web3 Policy” during Fintech Hong Kong Week 2023 Read More
Flights in Hong Kong were cancelled on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Koinu is closing in on the city. This is after the same storm has left one dead and more …
Flights cancelled as Hong Kong prepares for Tropical Storm Read More
In 2022 it came to light that Danish doctors had inserted IUD’s into women and girls from Greenland as young as 13 without their consent in the 1960’s, as part …
Denmark’s injustice towards Greenland doesn’t go unnoticed in Asia Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong invites to its Danish Christmas Bazaar on 18 November 2023. On the Saturday between 10am and 4pm, Danish ‘hygge’ is guaranteed at the …
Come to the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Hong Kong Read More
The Chinese property mogul Evergrande’s shares are back on the stock exchange in Hong Kong as of Tuesday, October 3. This is after shares in the troubled Chinese real estate …
Evergrande stocks are back in trade after suspension Read More
SwedCham in Hong Kong is arranging a career fair as a platform for their corporate members and young professionals/students to network, establish new connections and discover internships and job openings. …
Career Fair 2023 with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
Norwegian salmon brand Salma pushes themselves back into the Asian market after initial efforts were disrupted by the pandemic. During the Seafood Expo Asia (SEA) event which was held from …
Norwegian salmon brand is ready for South East Asia Read More
The 2024/25 itineraries of the ships “Norwegian Spirit” and “Norwegian Sun” cruising around Asia were recently released by the Norwegian Cruise Line. With a 12-day cruise trip, the “Norwegian Spirit” …
“Norwegian Spirit” and “Norwegian Sun” ready to cruise around Asia Read More
Vinda International held a management presentation last week for potential buyers of a majority stake owned by Swedish Essity. The Swedish company started the sales process, of its 52% stake …
Hong Kong’s Vinda meets bidders for Essity’s stake Read More
Hong Kong experienced between 7-8 September 2023 its heaviest rain fall since 1884. Two people have died and more than 100 injured due to the weather caused by the typhoon …
Hong Kong suffers from heaviest rain on record Read More
Hong Kong’s Supreme Court approved on Tuesday, September 5, that people of the same sex can enter into a registered partnership. The ruling is considered a partial victory for Hong …
Hong Kong’s Supreme Court approves same-sex partnerships Read More
Join InterCham Hong Kong’s Annual Business Luncheon at Conrad’s Grand Ballroom, on Monday, September 11. The theme of the event is “The state of Hong Kong’s legal system.” It is …
Join the Hong Kong InterCham Luncheon at Conrad Hotel Read More
Join SwedCham Hong Kong’s annual trademark event the Crayfish Party on September 16. The event is this year hosted at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Seats are limited, so …
Join SwedCham Hong Kong’s Crayfish Party Read More
Chris Tang, Secretary for Security in Hong Kong, has responded to reporters’ questions about the alleged arrest order on Danish artist, Jens Galschiøt. “Arrest operations conducted by Hong Kong law …
Hong Kong security chief declines to say if there’s an arrest order on Danish artist Read More
Joakim Karlsson, the CEO of Swedish waste collection company Envac AB, says that the company wishes to collaborate with China on the development of smart and sustainable cities long-term. Karlsson …
Swedish waste collection company commits to long-term cooperation with China Read More
Hong Kong’s security chief, Chris Tang Ping-keung, has commented on what he calls a common tactic of using “artistic creations” to endanger national security. Still, he has not confirmed whether …
Hong Kong security chief warns Danish sculptor Read More
A piece of cardboard behind a 7-Eleven in Klong Toey harbor is the home of Jane Sorensen, the daughter of the Danish Boatswain Villy Sorensen, who through the years from …
My name is Jane Sorensen Read More
Have you ever heard about SWEA? If not, I will give you an introduction to this quite unique, huge women organization. A SWEA, can be described as a female Viking. …
SWEOR, the female Vikings! Read More
Jens Galschiøt, the Danish sculptor behind ‘The Pillar of Shame’, has asked the Hong Kong government if there’s a warrant out for his arrest. This is after the sculpture was …
Danish artist suspects the Hong Kong government has a warrant out for his arrest Read More
According to Hong Kong customs has the number of people arrested and the quantity of drugs seized increased this year. This is as air travel has neared pre-pandemic levels. Customs …
Hong Kong customs experiences an increase of drug smuggling Read More
Singapore-based food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda are expanding into the dine-in space. This is as consumers look to eat out more post-pandemic. Grab has started testing its dine-in feature …
Food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda expand into dine-in services Read More
Southeast Asia is currently struggling with powerful typhoons that cost human lives and paralyze infrastructure. In China’s capital, Beijing, they’ve received over a month’s worth of rain in two days, …
Typhoons ravage Southeast Asia Read More
The 44-year-old Danish traveler, Torbjørn C. Pedersen, also known as “Thor”, returned to Denmark on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 after ten years of completing his project, “Once Upon A Saga” …
Danish traveler “Thor” returns home after completed project of visiting every country without flying Read More
Vietnam’s lawmakers recently approved extending the validity of electricity visas (e-visa) for tourists to 90 days from the current 30 days. According to the reports, the new policy will be …
Vietnam to extend e-visa validity to 90 days Read More
The Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 showing that Taiwan rose up to the 6th most competitive …
Taiwan rises to 6th in IMD world competitiveness rankings Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong and AquaNordics, invites SwedCham members and friends to a Nordic-themed After Work drink, at cocktail bar Sam Fancy in Central, Wednesday, June 21 from 7-11pm. As an …
Join Midsummer Mingle at Sam Fancy with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
Mercer has launched its 2023 cost of living survey, which ranks 226 of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriate workers. Stockholm, Sweden is ranked 95 out of 226 countries. …
Stockholm is the least expensive city in the Nordics according to Cost-of-Living 2023 Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SwedCham Hong Kong) will host a webinar on Hong Kong Legal Update on 14 June 2023 at 4 pm Hong Kong time …
Join SwedCham on Hong Kong Legal Update webinar Read More