Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The World Happiness Report published its 2023 report on Monday, 20 March 2023, revealing that Finland, again, is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a …
Finland is happiest country in the world sixth time in a row Read More
The Freedom House’s latest report showed that Sweden, Finland, and Norway were ranked the first as the freest countries out of 210 countries, globally. Respectively, Taiwan was ranked the second …
Sweden, Finland, and Norway ranked first in Freedom House country and Taiwan rated the 7th Read More
Chinese moviegoers had the chance to experience a piece of Scandinavia during the Nordic Cinema Art Week in Beijing. Here, sustainable stories brought filmmakers and audiences together to discuss sustainability …
Nordic films brings sustainability stories to China Read More
The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states – Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, recently had an inaugural joint committee meeting where they assessed the implementation of …
Philippines and Europe Free Trade Association reaffirm economic cooperation Read More
The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, said in an interview with STT News Agency that he is certain that Finland and Sweden will be accepted to join NATO by July 2023. …
Finnish president wants Finland and Sweden to join NATO by Summer 2023 Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …
Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022 Read More
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic unions will quit the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in protest of “immoral activity”, including holding a congress in Oman, which has limited press freedom, …
Nordic unions to quit global journalists’ federation Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) invites interested participants to join a special business luncheon in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 10 February 2023, 11.30 AM to 2.00 PM. …
Join NordCham Business Luncheon in Vietnam Read More
Director General Auramon Supthaweethum from Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department shared that the discussion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will soon be resumed, after …
Thailand to resume Free Trade Agreement discussion with EU Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines)is to host the “Nordic Sustainability Awards” ceremony on 24 May 2023 in Makati, Metro Manila. There are five main award …
NordCham Philippines to host “Nordic Sustainability Awards” Read More
New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …
Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place. Read More
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, 29 January 2023, that Turkey may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden. “If necessary, we can give a different response concerning …
Turkey says it may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden Read More
To mark the International Women’s Day 2023, SwedCham’s Women4Women Committee and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invite you to a screening of the movie “She Said” at The Projector …
Women4Women and Sweden in Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day with movie screening Read More
In collaboration with Ericsson, EUROCHAM Malaysia hosts a session on 5G and how its connectivity capabilities will be crucial for the transformation of the Malaysian digital landscape. The event “5G …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and Ericsson to host event on Malaysia’s digital transformation Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has not been sitting on its hands lately as it announced a courtesy visit made by the Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji …
Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities visited EUROCHAM Malaysia Read More
In connection with the celebration of its 50th year in Malaysia, EUROCHAM Malaysia presented its Platinum Corporate Partner CEO Profile the President and member of the Management Board of B. …
EUROCHAM Malaysia emphasizes member B. Braun as part of anniversary celebrations Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …
In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls! Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …
Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep Read More
St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …
Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has informed the Ministry of Human Resources has issued two statements concerning the Implementation of the Relaxation Plan of the Employment of Foreign Workers and Foreign Workers Employment …
Malaysian government released statements on foreign worker employment plans Read More
This week, the EU Deforestation Regulation text was approved by the EU Parliament Environmental Committee (ENVI). The Committee vote is not final. The Council and the Parliament will also vote …
Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation Read More
Protinus Group has been welcomed as the newest member of EUROCHAM Malaysia. Protinus Group is a digital transformation consultancy working with companies to help them transform by using technology, improve …
EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed Protinus Group as its newest member Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has informed its CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider, and his team has engaged in a second discussion with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on 12 January …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and MITI discussed ESG targets within the manufacturing sector Read More
The European Union in Malaysia has announced to have hosted a discussion between various sustainability experts on key issues of climate diplomacy and how EU and Malaysia can ensure cooperation …
EU in Malaysia hosted climate diplomacy forum and discussion on COP27 outcomes Read More
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …
Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced that the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is hosting its Open Day on February 22 2023. The Chamber said the day is a great opportunity …
Learn more about your educational future at ISKL Open Day 2023 Read More
It has only been a little over a month since the Members of the EU decided to ban all import and export of products originating from areas of deforestation including …
Malaysia threatens to halt all palm oil exports upon EU passing law on forest protection Read More
The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the EU Delegation to Singapore has launched a collaborative project, SEA Air, in celebration of diversity and connectivity. The exhibition broadcasts arts …
CCA Singapore and EU Delegation celebrates diversity by collaborating on cross-regional artistic exhibition Read More
The Icelandic Chinese artist, Laufey recently announced that “Elektra” written by Jennifer Saint is the January book of the month for her book club, “The Laufey Book Club.” She has …
Icelandic Chinese artist “Laufey” picks “Elektra” book for January read Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced the EU Ambassador to Malaysia. H. E. Michalis Rokas, has met with the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Hj. Mohamed Khaled Nordin. …
EU Ambassador to Malaysia met with Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a “Sustainability Committee Meeting” which will focus on ways to support Biofuel andWaste-toEnergy (WtE) initiatives on 25 January 2023. …
NordCham Philippines to organize “Sustainability Committee Meeting” Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has welcomed a new member – Asiance Sdn Bhd. Asiance Sdn. Bhd. is a consulting and trading firm and was registrated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2022. It …
EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed new member Asiance Sdn Bhd Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish official enrollment in the former EEC (the European Economic Community), now EU. EEC was a regional organisation created …
Embasy of Denmark in Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of Denmark joining EU Read More
The European Union in Malaysia has raised awareness of its funded traineeship for young graduates open for applications until 31 January 2023. Trainees will be working within the Press and …
EU in Malaysia offers funded traineeship for young graduates Read More
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry suddenly announced a new requirement for all international travelers on Saturday, 7 January 2023, to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights …
Sudden change on Covid-19 restriction in Thailand affects tourism Read More
The European Union (EU) members had a meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and came to an agreement that they want all arrivals from China to take a pre-departure Covid-test. …
EU agrees they want arrivals from China to take pre-departure Covid-test Read More An EU-Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EU-MY PCA) was signed between EU and Malaysia on 14 December 2022. According to EUROCHAM, the PCA is a significant milestone in the history …
Malaysia and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion, as part of the European Green Deal, in support of 61 clean energy transition projects in eight …
The European Green Deal allocated €4.11 billion to accelerate clean energy transition projects Read More
Join NordCham for fresh market updates with author of Reformasi Weekly, Kevin O’Rourke, on 3 January 2023. Reformasi Weekly is a subscription service analysing politics and policy-making schemes useful for …
NordCham Indonesia presents fresh market updates with Reformasi Weekly author Kevin O’Rourke Read More
NordCham Indonesia has announced it is time for an additional round of the NordCham Sustainability Committee Meeting. The event will take place 8 February 2023. The Chamber declares the Nordic …
First NordCham Indonesia Sustainability Committee Meeting in 2023 Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
On behalf of its fellow member, Alice Smith School, EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Alice Smith School Foundation has been awarded the Bronze Award of the CASE Circle of Excellence …
Alice Smith School in Malaysia awarded the CASE Circle Excellence Award Read More
The items we all consume has an enormous impact on our environment. Worldwide consumption and production, a driving force of the global economy, rests on the exploitation of the natural …
Finland and Denmark tops list of most sustainable shoppers in EU Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has announced Sweden is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of six months from 1 January …
Sweden takes over Presidency of the Council of the European Union Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
On behalf of the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (KETSA), EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the imbalance cost pass-through (ICPT) mechanism will continue to be implemented for the …
Malaysian government upholds electricity tariffs Read More
The Philippines’ Malacañang recently announced that the European Union (EU) is to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines. According to Phil Star, the last round …
EU to resume free trade negotiations with Philippines Read More