Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 4 April, Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen met with the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Chow Kon Yeow. The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur shares that the Ambassador also had …
Ambassador Paulsen discusses bilateral relationship in Malaysia Read More
A 35-year-old Norwegian woman has, together with three other Europeans, gone missing while diving off the tiny Malaysian island Pulau Tokong Sanggol. According to Daily Mail, the group which besides the …
Norwegian woman and three other Europeans missing off Malaysian island Read More
The European Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam invite you to join their upcoming webinar covering the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam …
Learn about the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia is delighted to start the second quarter of the year with another anticipated networking session. Join the Chamber for an evening of networking and …
Join EuroCham Malaysia Networking Event 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
On 23 March, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a reception at the Norwegian Residence in conjunction with Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022. About the reception, the Embassy notes that it …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted reception in connection with OTC Asia 2022 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 Finnish telecommunication giant Nokia has announced that it has been selected by TIME dotCom (TIME) for the supply and delivery of a DWDM optical network in Malaysia. Nokia says …
Nokia selected by TIME dotCom to build high resilience cross-peninsular optical network in Malaysia Read More
South Korean illustrator Suzy Lee was recently announced as the winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award 2022 by the International Board on Books for Young People …
First Asian illustrator in 38 years wins the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen illustration award Read More
On 22 March, Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen visited the Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022 (OCT ASIA) which is taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 25 March. …
Ambassador Morten Paulsen visited Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022 Read More
Why work from home when you can work from another country and explore in your free time? The travel booking website KAYAK has checked out which countries are best for …
Work from Wherever Index Read More
On 16 March, the three Nordic Embassies of Sweden. Norway and Finland celebrated Nordic Day with a reception in Kuala Lumpur. The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur shares that the …
Sweden, Norway, and Finland celebrated Nordic Day in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Are you thinking about studying in Finland? Then take this opportunity and meet university representatives from more than 25 universities from 12 European countries online and get all the information …
Malaysia and ASEAN region: Meet Finland at the Study in Europe Virtual Fair 2022 Read More
The Nordic Embassies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will, together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Urbanice Malaysia host a series of events titled “The Nordic Way” …
Join the Nordic Embassies in Kuala Lumpur’s launch of SDGs – The Nordic Way Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and other European Chambers in Asia invite you to their upcoming event titled ‘EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines …
EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
Following Russia’s launch of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Nordic envoys and Ambassadors of EU member states in Asia have, together with most of the world, affirmed …
European Ambassadors in Singapore, Shanghai, and Jakarta stand with Ukraine Read More
Just before Christmas, a Malaysian court dropped the charges against a local manager of Norwegian oil service provider Aker Solutions, but the case is now back in the court system …
Malaysia brings fresh charge against Aker Solution manager Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta offers internship positions for six months, beginning in February and August. The application deadline for August internships is March 2nd and the deadline for …
The Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta is looking for new interns Read More
This week Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia Sami Leino visited the state of Sabah located on the northern portion of Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia for the first time. …
Finnish Ambassador Sami Leino visited the state of Sabah for the first time Read More
A 25-year-old Malaysian man was recently arrested at Copenhagen airport in Denmark for trying to smuggle 13 magnum wine bottles containing liquid cocaine into the country, TV2 writes. It was a random …
Malaysian arrested for trying to smuggle liquid cocaine into Denmark Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and partners invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘EV Infrastructure – Challenges and opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam’ on …
Learn more about EV Infrastructure – Challenges and opportunities in ASEAN Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia Sami Leino had a busy week in Kuala Lumpur last week participating in several events and meetings. Amongst other things, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur shares …
Ambassador Sami Leino had a busy week in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Lift international traffic restriction. They do not work. They only contribute to the economic and social stress of people, businesses and nations. By cutting the lifeline of tourism, these restrictions …
Lift All Travel Restrictions Read More
Sarawak Shell Berhad/Sabah Shell Petroleum Corporation (SSB/SSPC) has executed two options on the previously announced contract that will employ the 7th generation drillship Maersk Viking offshore Malaysia, Maersk Drillings has …
Maersk Drilling secures contract extensions for Maersk Viking in Malaysia 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 Malaysian-Swedish Business Association invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘Political Update: Malaysia’ on 15 February at the Ritz Carlton in Kuala Lumpur. Speaking at the event will …
Sign up for a Malaysian political update from the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association 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
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen has this week been visiting the Malaysian state Sabah which is located on the northern portion of Borneo. During the visit, the Ambassador together …
Norwegian Ambassador Morten Paulsen visited Sabah Read More
H&M’s storytelling brand Monki is set to launch in Singapore in partnership with e-commerce platform Zalora, Insider Retail Asia writes. Monki offers Scandi-cool fashion at a competitive price, aiming to be kind …
H&M’s Monki to launch in Singapore through Zalora Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) recently announced their collaboration for an education initiative on 5G in Malaysia that will help educate …
Ericsson and Malaysia’s UTM and DNB collaborate to prepare students for the 5G era 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
The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia recently announced that in response to severe flooding that submerged large parts of Malaysia, the European Union is providing €100,000 in humanitarian …
European Union brings relief to the victims of floods in Malaysia Read More
On 5 January, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur together with other colleagues from the European Union in Malaysia and other EU member states participated in volunteer work for the relief …
Finland and the EU helped with relief work for families affected by floods in Malaysia Read More
Following Laos’ announcement of their plans to re-open for fully vaccinated travelers starting 1 January 2022, 14 more countries including Denmark, Norway, and Finland were recently added to the list …
Denmark, Norway, and Finland amongst countries added under Laos Green Zone entry plan 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
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
A delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur together with Business Finland has just concluded their visit to Penang, Malaysia. According to the Embassy, Team Finland’s visit has been …
Team Finland visited Penang 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
A Malaysian court has cleared the Director of Norway’s Anker Solution branch in Malaysia of accusations that he submitted false documents in dealings with state-owned energy company Petronas, the Norwegian …
Malaysian court dismisses case against accused Aker Solutions director Read More
Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …
Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region Read More
What happens when men start talking to each other? That simple question is the starting point for #globalguytalk which is now coming to Malaysia, the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala …
Embassy of Sweden and partners launch #GlobalGuyTalk in Malaysia Read More
Malaysia’s UNITAR International University and Finnish Experience signed on 23 November a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) aimed at delivering innovative Finnish education experiences to UNITAR’s students. The MoA was signed …
UNITAR and Finnish Experience team up to deliver innovative Finnish educations to Malaysian students Read More
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and partners in Asia set out to explore pathways to enhance the protection of Rohingya in the Asia region. According to this press release, the project …
DRC and partners set out to protect Rohingya refugees in Asia Read More
Earlier this month, two people connected to the now-closed three Swedish schools (Römosseskolorna) in Gothenburg, were accused of having embezzled SEK 13 million of the school’s money. Now a review …
Employees at Swedish schools used embezzled money on the adult industry in Thailand Read More
The European Delegation to Malaysia launched on 15 November, the 22nd European Film Festival (EUFF) in the country. According to this announcement, the festival will run until 15 December and for …
European Union Delegation to Malaysia launch 22nd European Film Festival Read More
Are your future plans green? Are you building a career around sustainability? Finland is a global superpower in some of the key scalable technologies in cleantech, recycling, and renewable energy. …
Sign up for Future is Made in Finland – Episode V on Sustainable Solutions Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr. Joachim Bergström presents his credentials to the King, His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan …
Swedish Ambassador Dr. Joachim Bergström presents his credentials in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Telenor employees across the Nordics and Asia prove they intend to remain at the forefront of upskilling to meet the rapidly changing demands of global customers by setting a new …
Telenor employees across the Nordic and Asia write e-learning history Read More