Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish sailor priest Rebecca Holm recently visited the Danish flagged vessel Nakssov Maersk when it docked in Hong Kong. Rebecca Holm shares that she was well-received by Sean and Captain Morten …
Danish sailors priest visited Danish flagged vessel in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites its members to the free event “Let’s Meet – Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” on 19 …
SwedCham HK event: “Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has released a free blueprint on his famous sculpture ‘Pillar of Shame’ for people to 3D print their own copies and therefore annoy China, media Business …
Jens Galschiøt release a free blueprint for his sculpture so 3D printers can annoy China Read More
Karine Hirn is a veteran of the SwedCham HK Board and was first elected in 2014. In a recent article, the Chamber speaks to Karine about her job as Chief …
Meet SwedCham HK Board Member Karine Hirn Read More
Thales, the supplier of Norwegian passports, has reported a shortage of raw materials and reduced production capacity, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs. The shortage of raw materials is due to …
Manufacturer of Norwegian passports reports reduced production capacity Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ on April 8. More about the webinar, …
SwedCham HK webinar ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ Read More
On 29 March at midnight, Denmark’s last remaining covid-19 entry restriction was lifted and all travelers regardless of vaccination status can now freely travel into the Nordic country. The last …
Denmark lift all entry restrictions Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Hong Kong’s super-assistant Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen has after two years departed Hong Kong on his mission to visit every country in the world without flying. Thor …
Thor departs Hong Kong on his mission to visit every country in the world without flying Read More
Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022, as the closure of Russian airspace impacts Finnair’s Asian traffic, the company says in this press release. Finnair connects customers from …
Finnair updates flights for summer 2022 – continue to serve key Asian destinations Read More
In a recent update, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce shared the main takeaway points from a press conference held on 21 March by the Chief Executive, Mrs. Carrie Lam on Hong …
SwedCham updates on travel restrictions to Hong Kong Read More
Metaverse? VR-glasses? Not really sure what everyone is talking about, or do you want to learn more? SwedCham and FinnCham, together with Immersal, invite you to join their upcoming webinar …
Learn more about Metaverse Beyond the Hype: Unleashing the Potential of Augmented Reality Read More
Finland is named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to The World Happiness Report 2022. Myanmar ends up very close to the bottom of the …
Finland crowned world’s happiest nation for the fifth year Read More
Sweden’s EQT has reached an agreement to acquire Baring Private Equity Asia, a leading private markets investment firm in Asia with EUR 17.7bn of assets under management. In this company …
Sweden’s EQT joins forces with Baring Private Equity Asia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce has launched their virtual charity run, Race to Raise which is a COVID-safe event where the proceeds will benefit PathFinders. More about the charity run, …
SwedCham Hong Kong launch virtual charity run ‘Race to Raise’ Read More
In a recent interview, SwedCham Hong Kong speaks to their new General Manager, Gabriella Augustsson, and learns more about her background, her visions for the chamber, and plans for 2022. Gabriella …
Meet SwedCham HK’s General Manager Gabriella Augustsson Read More
Many well-educated expats are leaving Hong Kong due to the former British colony’s tough “zero-Covid” restrictions and the local EU office estimates that 10 percent have left the area since …
Expats are fleeing Hong Kong due to virus chaos Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites its members to a chat with Leon Wang, Executive Vice President – International and China President of Astra Zeneca on 14 March. More …
Join SwedCham for a chat with Executive Vice President International and CEO China of AstraZeneca Read More
Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is making changes to its flights to Asian destinations and Russia which, amongst other changes, includes the cancellation of flights to Hong …
Finnair cancels flights to Hong Kong until end of April Read More
In a recent article in the latest issue of NYT, Fan Lai or in everyday speech Fanny, speaks about her 25 years as an organist at the Danish seamen’s Church …
Organist Fan Lai on 25 years with the Danish community in Hong Kong Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and partners invite you to the next episode of Finland Talks on 23 March. The 11th episode of Finland Talks will feature St1 Renewable Energy’s …
Join Finland Talks episode 11: Future of Biofuels? Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join them for the next session of the DE&I Networking Series with the Dutch-, Canadian, and Finnish Chamber of Commerce …
Join Swedcham HK’s DE&I Networking Series: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace Read More
The regional government of Southeastern Finland offers Hongkonger and Japanese professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs on green technology the opportunity to live and work for 90 days in the happiest country …
Finland offers free 90 days relocation package for Hong Kong professionals on green technology Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to their event titled ‘Meet the Chambers Part 1: Hong Kong, Vietnam & Philippines’ on 2 March. More about the event, DABA writes: …
Meet the Danish Chambers of Commerce and Business Councils across Asia Read More
In a letter to the Swedish community in Hong Kong, Consul General of Sweden Per Augustsson addresses the current covid-19 situation in Hong Kong. The letter reads: These are currently …
Consul General of Sweden addresses the current covid-19 situation in Hong Kong Read More
Singapore has allowed 30 countries to have the so-called ‘Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore which means that travelers from these countries do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival …
NBAS: Why hasn’t Singapore granted Norway a so-called vaccinated travel lane? Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SwedCham) is recruiting a new part-time Finance and Administration Manager. About the position, SwedCham writes: This is an excellent opportunity for finance, …
SwedCham HK is recruiting a new part-time Finance and Administration Manager Read More
Work in Finland works in the healthcare business connecting Asian jobseekers to European companies and are now hiring from Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Healthcare Staffing Solutions will now give …
Work in Finland is now hiring from Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong Read More
In a recent blog post, Consul service officer Ksenia Sormunen talks about hiking trails in China’s special administrative area in Hong Kong and they are, according to her, “a paradise …
Finnish Consul service officer on hiking trails in China’s special administrative area in Hong Kong Read More
It is now possible to travel in Europe and to the United States, but to many countries in Asia, travel is still very limited. Finnair however still expects the Asian …
Finnair expects the Asian market to open towards the summer Read More
The Board of Directors is a fundamental part of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and a big reason for its success. Because of that, SwedCham HK recently met …
Meet SwedCham HK board member Venessa Wong Read More
In connection with the new Chinese New Year, Whampoa World in Hong Kong invited Finnish artist Janine Rewell to design and paint a Chinese-Western combination wall for the mall. …
Finnish artist Janine Rewell designed Chinese-Nordic fortune cats for Whampoa World Read More
On 1 February, Denmark lifted all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers. This means that from 1 February 2022 onwards, all persons from anywhere in the world with valid proof of …
Denmark lifts all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai, together with the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Swedbank invites you to their upcoming event titled ‘Financial Outlook for 2022 – Focusing on …
FBCS Event: Financial Outlook for 2022 – Focusing on Chinese, Nordic, and European Markets Read More
The Norwegian Government will from 26 January 2022 remove the requirement of travel quarantine. Travelers still need to get tested and complete registration upon arrival in Norway. Travelers still need …
Norway removes travel quarantine requirements Read More
The modern Nordic restaurant Frantzén’s Kitchen Hong Kong is closing its door after five years in the city. The award-winning restaurant is part of the international Frantzén’s Group of restaurants …
Frantzén’s Kitchen Hong Kong is closing Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites its members to join the APAC CEO series: A talk with Johan Samuelson, CEO of Electrolux on 15 February. More about the …
SwedCham HK APAC CEO series: A talk with Johan Samuelson, CEO of Electrolux Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong has opened registration for Confirmation service 2022. The Church informs that registration for Confirmation initially applies to the Confirmation teaching itself. Young people …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong opens registration for Confirmation teaching 2022 Read More
The Danish seamen’s Church in Hong Kong recently published a short movie showcasing a glimpse of the Church’s daily routine together with stories from Danes living in Hong Kong who …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong showcase what the Church means to the Danish community Read More
This spring, you can enjoy award-winning Finnish opera in Hong Kong when the opera experience ‘Laila – An Immersive and Interactive Opera Experience’ opens its doors from 25 February until …
Experience award-winning Finnish opera in Hong Kong this spring Read More
From 16 January, passengers from more than 150 countries including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Finland will be banned from entering transit at Hong Kong Airport. According to a statement on the …
Hong Kong airport bans transit flights from more than 150 countries including the Nordic Region Read More
Torbjörn Magnusson was elected to be part of SwedCham Hong Kong’s Board at the Chamber’s last Annual General Meeting. Since then he has taken up the position as Chair of …
Meet SwedCham HK Board member Torbjörn Magnusson Read More
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will reduce its traffic program for February by around 20% and offer other flight options to its customers, the airline said in a statement. The reduced traffic …
Finnair to reduce flights to Singapore and Hong Kong in February Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Walk and Talk sessions are back and on 20 January you can start your day with a Walk & Talk session dismantling the …
SwedCham HK: Start your day with a Walk & Talk session on the topic “Thriving in 2022” Read More
In December it became known that the Norwegian police planned on spending up to NOK 100 million on drones from the Chinese company DJI, which is based in Shenzhen. But …
Norwegian political party want’s tender process on Chinese drones stopped Read More
The Finnish regional elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022 and advanced voting will take place this week across Finnish Embassies and Consulates in Asia. Voters need to …
Advance voting for Finnish regional elections takes place this week – see list of places in Asia Read More
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open until 19 January 2022 at Studyinfo.fi. There are lots of English-taught degree options both on …
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open Read More
Several countries including the United States, Australia, Belgium, and the UK have already decided to boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games diplomatically in protest against China’s repression of democracy …
Danish government under pressure to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has received over 40 inquiries from artists and protesters who want to place a copy of his famous sculpture “Pillar of Shame” to put …
Jens Galschiøt revokes copyright on “Pillar of Shame” sculpture after a storm of inquiries Read More
Finnair was recently ordered to suspend its flight from Helsinki to Hong Kong for two weeks as the country saw a total of 12 imported cases of covid-19 on 30 …
Hong Kong order Finnair to suspend flight from Helsinki due to imported cases of covid Read More
The Swedish furniture giant will raise prices by an average of 9 percent across its stores worldwide due to problems in the supply chain, TV2 writes. According to IKEA’s press contact in …
Ikea to raise prices worldwide due to supply chain problems Read More