Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong held on Christmas eve its first Christmas service in nearly two years. The Church’s new Sailor priest Rebecca Holm conducted the service in …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong held first Christmas service since the pandemic started Read More
Earlier this month on 16 December, EuroCham Myanmar concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with more than 10 other BeLux & EuroCham Chambers in Asia, the Chamber writes. “This MoU is …
EuroCham Myanmar concluded MoU with other BeLux & EuroCham Chambers in Asia Read More
Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …
Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says that it is worrying that the sculpture “Pillar of Shame” made by Danish Jens Galschiøt has been removed from its place at Hong Kong …
Danish Foreign Minister calls Hong Kong’s removal of ‘Pillar of Shame’ sculpture worrying Read More
The Hong Kong government ruled that the statue violated a new security law, but ignored the Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s desire to bring the statue home. Now workers have begun …
Danish artist shocked as Hong Kong authorities remove his iconic ‘Pillar of Shame’ statue Read More
Maersk has reached an agreement to acquire LF Logistics, a Hong Kong-based contract logistics company, with premium capabilities within omnichannel fulfillment services, e-commerce, and inland transport in the Asia-Pacific region, …
Maersk to acquire Hong Kong-based LF Logistics, a premium omnichannel fulfillment company Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong is a program partner for next year’s Azalvo Project by Jumpstart Media. The Azalvo Project is a Hong Kong-based hybrid online and in-person accelerator focusing on …
NIH-HK is a program partner for next year’s Hong Kong-based Azalvo Project by Jumpstart Media Read More
Noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong which took place on 19 December 2021, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United …
G7 Foreign Ministers and EU express concern following the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong Read More
Indonesian Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said on 20 December that the two Nordic countries of Norway and Denmark have been added to the list of countries banned from entering …
Indonesia adds Norway and Denmark to travel ban list Read More
Last week, The Consulate General of Sweden together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce organized a seminar on Pioneering the Green Transition in collaboration with the Hong …
Sweden and partners hosted seminar on Pioneering the Green Transition in Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian football manager and former player Jörn Andersen were recently named as the new manager of Hong Kong’s football team in a statement by Hong Kong Football Association. Jörn Andersen is …
Norwegian football manager and former player to lead Hong Kong’s footballers 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 invites green investors from Hong Kong and Japan to settle in “world’s happiest country” Read More
The Avenue75 Bar & Eatery in Hong Kong promotes a Finnish winter and art during the next two months. Inside the venue, a stunning large painting by Finnish artist Riitta …
Enjoy Finnish winter, art, and Nordic spirits in Hong Kong Read More
The Dream it Be it – video competition where Finnish Embassies in Asia invited girls between the ages of 15 to 18 years to participate by sending a video in …
EduCamp Finland opens registration to the Girl Power –22 camp Read More
In June this year, Naomi Nha Pham joined the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore as a student assistant and in a recent post, the Embassy shared a bit about her background …
Danish-Vietnamese Naomi is a Student Assistant at the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore Read More
On 10 December, Maria Ressa from the Philippines was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during a pomp-filled ceremony in Oslo, Norway. She was awarded the prize together with Russian Dmitry …
Filipino journalist receives Nobel Peace Prize, just as the number of imprisoned journalists is breaking records Read More
The General Council of Finland in Hong Kong and Macau and partners invite you to join the Finnish and International greatest Christmas carols sing-along at Joseph & Josephine Lau Roof …
Join the Finnish and International greatest Christmas carols sing-along in Hong Kong Read More
In celebration of Finland’s 104th Independence Day, the TST Clock Tower turned deep blue on 6 December. The Clock Tower is a landmark in Hong Kong located on the southern …
TST Clock Tower turned deep blue in celebrations of Finland’s 104th Independence Day Read More
The new Danish Seamen’s pastor Rebecca Holm has arrived in Hong Kong and just ended her 14 days quarantine upon arrival, she shares in the Church’s recent newsletter. Rebecca Holm …
The Danish Seamen’s Church Hong Kong has found a new pastor Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to an artist-guided Art-Walking Tours viewing works of Finnish Hong Kong-based muralist Riitta Kuisma on 4 December. More about the event, …
Join FinnCham Hong Kong on an Art-Walking Tour with Riitta Kuisma Read More
Earlier this week Hong Kong banned non-residents from entering the city from four African countries together with nine other countries including Denmark while Sweden and two other countries were added …
Hong Kong bans entrance from non-residents from Denmark and Sweden due to Omicron concerns Read More
At the SwedCham 35th Anniversary Dinner on 27 November the winner of the SwedChamer of the year was announced and the prize was awarded to Peter Luxenburg. The Chamber writes that …
Peter Luxenburg awarded SwedChamber of the year 2021 Read More
Normann Copenhagen, in collaboration with one of the area’s leading distributors, Instant Services, is inviting you to visit their exclusive monobrand store in Hong Kong on 10 December, as they …
Celebrate a Danish Winter with Normann Copenhagen in Hong Kong Read More
The entire crew on board a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Hong Kong has gone into isolation after a Finnish pilot on the flight tested positive to covid-19 upon arrival …
Finnair crew may face weeks of quarantine in Hong Kong after pilot test positive of covid-19 Read More
Join the What’s Up Finland Week from 30 November to 6 December which is an annual event that highlights Finnish innovation, expertise, and culture in Hong Kong. The event week …
Join the What’s Up Finland Week this week Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming breakfast seminar covering the secrets behind a successful SPONSORSHIP on 8 December. About the event, Swedcham HK …
Learn more about the secrets behind a successful SPONSORSHIP Read More
Learn more about ‘Talent acquisition in the digital era: Challenges and solutions’ at this upcoming event hosted by the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Consulate General of Finland …
Learn more about Talent acquisition in the digital era Read More
The Swedish forensic technology developer company MSAB has previously been criticized for how their groundbreaking technology has been used against political opposition, pro-democracy protestors, and refugees, SVT writes. The software …
Swedish technology is being used against protestors in Hong Kong Read More
Aye Chan Naing, executive director and chief editor of the independent Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), was recently recognized with an International Press Freedom award for his efforts to …
Norway-based DVB journalist recognized with International Press Freedom Award Read More
Join the Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong for Nordic Christmas Mingle at Ocean Park on 21 December for an unforgettable evening filled with food, drinks, glögg, Christmas songs, lucky draws, …
Join the Nordic Chambers for Nordic Christmas Mingle at Ocean Park Read More
For the first time ever, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong will present a Digital Advent Calendar, filled with exclusive offers from its members and the members …
Get an exclusive offer every day until Christmas from SwedCham HK Read More
Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen left his home in Denmark in 2013 on a mission to travel around the world without flying. He is known for the ‘Once Upon a Saga’ project, …
Dane stuck in Hong Kong on a mission to visit every country in the world without flying Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has asked Hong Kong authorities for immunity from a national security law so he can take his ‘Pillar of Shame’ sculpture back to Denmark, the Independent writes. …
Danish artist seeks legal protection to pick up ‘Pillar of Shame’ statue from Hong Kong Read More
Johan Aledal joined the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Board of Directors over a year and a half ago. Since May 2021 his role has been as the Treasurer …
Meet Swedcham Treasurer of the Chamber Johan Aledal Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their Christmas Party & 25th Anniversary Celebration on 4 December. More about the event: DCC’s annual Christmas Party …
DCC Hong Kong invites to Christmas Party & 25th Anniversary Celebration Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong has appointed Gabriella Augustsson as General Manager of the Chamber and she will be taking on her position in January 2022. According to the Chamber, …
SwedCham HK appoints Gabriella Augustsson as General Manager of the Chamber Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites its members to join the SwedCham 35th Anniversary Dinner at Madame Fu in Hong Kong on 27 November. More about the event: On the …
Join SwedCham 35th Anniversary Dinner at Madame Fu in Hong Kong Read More
It is always a good idea to do some research before deciding where to retire as different countries have completely different retirement systems. One place to look might be the …
Iceland and Thailand’s retirement systems are the best and worst in Global Rankings Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to sign up for their upcoming webinar entitled “Unleashing technologies for a Sustainable Future with ABB” on 16 November. More …
SwedCham Webinar: Unleashing technologies for a Sustainable Future with ABB Read More
SwedCham together with FinnCham, NorCham, and the Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the first-ever Official Nordic Mahjong Championship on 13 November at Mahjong Parlor in Sheung Wan, …
The 1st ever Nordic Mahjong Championship in Hong Kong is on its way Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SwedCham HK) together with The Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad has announced a scholarship for a final year university student in …
Applications open for SwedCham HK international trade scholar 2022 Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong welcomes you to join them for the 72nd InterCham Young Professional Cocktail and mingle on 3 November. About the event, DCC Hong Kong …
DCC Hong Kong host InterCham Young Professional Cocktail Reception Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong is present with their Swedish Pavilion at Eco Expo Asia at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 30 October. Eco Expo …
Visit the Swedish pavilion at Eco Expo Asia Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to join their annual ‘Celebrate Finland!’ Gala Dinner on 4 December. About the event, FinnCham writes: You are cordially invited …
Celebrate Finland’s 104 years of independence and FinnCham’s 35th anniversary Read More
We live in a world of new technologies where computers and software provide almost unlimited possibilities for online learning. Practically, every person can upgrade their knowledge by getting a fundamental …
How to Choose The Best Remote Data Science Course Read More
Hong Kong Textile Apparel Institute (HKRITA) and the Swedish H&M Foundation recently announced an ambitious project to address textile waste in Cambodia. According to a press release by the H&M Foundation, the …
HKRITA and H&M launch project to treat textile waste in Cambodia Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao invites their followers for a webinar on future digitalization and the prospects of quantum technology on the 15 November. The …
Finnish consulate in Hong Kong & Macao invites for future digitalization webinar Read More
From his home in the small rural town of Klang in Ubon Rachatani, Kurt Rasmussen is fighting the Danish pension system. He is the chairman and founder of “Pension supplement …
The Battle for Equal Danish Pension Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to celebrate Halloween with a spooky Hong Kong tour on 28 October. More about the event: Rife with haunted houses, …
Join the haunted house tour with Hong Kong a la Carte & SwedCham Read More
For the first time, SwedCham Hong Kong will give out the award “SwedChamer of the Year.” The award will be given to a person who has contributed to the Chamber …
Nominate a candidate for SwedChamber of the year Read More