Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Malaysia and Cambodia signed the agreements on the recruitment, employment and repatriation of Cambodian workers in Malaysia on Monday, 27 March 2023. On the occasion of the signatory, it was …
Malaysia and Cambodia sign agreement on Cambodian workers Read More
Myanmar authorities have arrested around 150 Rohingya suspected of trying to flee to Malaysia, an official told AFP on Friday, March 24. The group was arrested in Thanbyuzayat in southern …
Myanmar arrests 150 Rohingya trying to flee to Malaysia Read More
As Malaysia is gradually coming back to its normal self, post-Covid, ScandAsia talks to the Director of MASBA (the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association), and also a long-time resident in Kuala Lumpur: …
Masba director Jenny Westin shares post Covid-19 benefits and challenges in Malaysia Read More
Princess Sofie Louise Johansson, 36, and the Malaysian Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra, 49, are expecting their first child. According to Sofie Louise’s Instagram account, the baby is set …
Swedish princess Louise is pregnant Read More
Norway and ASEAN reaffirmed their commitment to further cooperation during the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee which was held on 14 March 2023 at the ASEAN …
Norway and ASEAN countries reaffirm their further cooperation commitment Read More
In creating the rating, we were taking into account a few criteria, such as: Performances per year. How many displays a firm provides is a point that can’t be missed. …
TOP-10 best Drone Show Сompanies Read More
The Swedish company Sandvik is establishing a new production unit in Malaysia for manufacturing underground loaders and trucks. According to Sandvik, the establishment of the new unit is in effort …
Swedish Sandvik to establish new production unit in Malaysia Read More
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he will not respond to the use of news outlets to lobby for changes to Malaysia’s 5G high-speed broadband implementation. “I want to …
Malaysian minister shuts down indirect lobbying on 5G rollout Read More
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was Thursday, March 9, charges with multiple counts of corruption, according to Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency. The former PM calls the charges political persecution. The indictments …
Malaysia’s ex-PM faces multiple corruption charges Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line is installing three ships to the Asia Pacific in 2024 and 2025. Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky are set to sail Asian routes, while Norwegian Spirit will …
Norwegian Cruise Line deploys three ships to the Asia Pacific Read More
Malaysia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on ensuring a green transition in Malaysia. The MoU between Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change (MGTC) …
Sweden to help Malaysia boost green transition Read More
The Malaysia Ministry of Health reports an increasing number of dengue fever cases in the first two months of 2023. 19,450 cases have been reported through the last couple of …
Malaysia dengue cases increasing with more than 200% Read More
Huawei is battling back in the competition to build 5G networks in southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian region is one of the few remaining regions where the Chinese telecom company …
Huawei to challenge Ericsson on role in Malaysia’s 5G rollout Read More
At least four people have died and nearly 41,000 has been evacuated after seasonal floods caused by unusual heavy rain has has swept through several States in Malaysia. The country’s …
At least 4 dead and nearly 41,000 evacuated in Malaysian flood Read More
Telenor Asia revealed it expects about US$2.5 billion from cooperations over the next three years from the mergers of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand and Celcom …
Telenor Asia expects $2.5bn gains from cooperations Read More
Vallu and Alvis, the two Finnish friends who cycled from Helsinki to Singapore, has shared their stories going through Southeast Asia on a bike with ScandAsia. The two have spent …
Southeast Asia stories from the back of a bike Read More
The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI), state-owned 5G agency Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Swedish Ericsson have announced an extension of their memorandum of understanding (MoU). The …
Ericsson, DNB and MRANTI extends cooperation Read More
Malaysia has set aside more than $2 million American dollars to fight Islamophobia. The money goes to translating and printing the Quran in several languages and distributing copies internationally. Out …
Malaysia to send 20,000 translated Qurans to Sweden Read More
The Alliance Handicraft Wooden Fine Art Corporation (Liên Minh Company) will hold the “Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA EXPO)” at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho …
Vietnam to hold International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair in March Read More
Who can better share insights and an update on how Bangkok’s famous bar and nightlife sector is bouncing back than club maestro Johan Davidsson!? Following Covid – a period of …
Johan Davidsson sets out to create new nightlife experiences, as Bangkok bounces back Read More
The Royal Thai Armed Forces announced that Thailand will host the “Cobra Gold”, the annual, biggest military exercise in the Asia Pacific region for the first time this year, from …
Thailand to host biggest military exercise in Asia Pacific this year Read More
FILE PHOTO: Workers load palm oil fresh fruit bunches to be transported from the collector site to CPO factories in Pekanbaru, Riau province, Indonesia, April 27, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo/File …
Indonesia and Malaysia send envoys to EU over deforestation law Read More
According to Volvo Car Malaysia, the EX90 is expected to arrive in Malaysia by the fourth quarter of 2024. The price is yet to be confirmed. This follows the company’s …
Volvo EX90 EV is coming to Malaysia in 2024 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
A report by UOB-Kay Hian indicates, that Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) might be introducing a second network provider to deploy 5G in Malaysia along with Swedish Ericsson. According to DNB, …
Nokia to be considered as second 5G vendor in Malaysia Read More
The Copenhagen-based Hempel Foundation has launched an impact investment initiative for biodiversity. The Foundation made its first investment in two funds backing sustainable plantation – including one in Southeast Asia. …
Danish foundation launches biodiversity investment in Southeast Asia Read More
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has reported it had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Naima Mohamud, a Finnish director and filmmaker creating friendly and humoristic movies. Naima …
Finnish filmmaker Naima Mohamud visited Finland in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Based on its own survey, Telenor Asia says people across Asia are increasingly socializing more online than they do in person. The survey dives into people’s digital lives and forms …
Telenor Asia survey: Online gaming goes mainstream due to mobile access 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
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
On Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia would immediately distribute one million copies of the Quran around the world. This comes as a response to the …
Malaysia reacting to burning of the Quran 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
The European Union in Malaysia reported its Delegation has conducted a courtesy visit to University Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS). The University stated it was pleased to welcome Mr. Timo Goosmann, …
EU in Malaysia courtesy visited USAS Malaysia Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson launch of the “MY5G Ericsson Malaysia Pioneers Programme.” The programme is a free online academic programme on digital technologies …
DNB and Ericsson launch academic programme to develop tech talent in Malaysia 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 Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has welcomed its new trainee, Simon Seland. Simon has a background in Economics at the University of Oslo and has previously worked at the …
Norway in Kuala Lumpur welcomes new trainee 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
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