Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
UCSI Schools in Kuala Lumpur will be implementing innovative technologies from Finland in their learning modules as the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala …
UCSI Schools Kuala Lumpur is the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia Read More
The Olympics are in the books and with 38 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals, China is the second most successful nation at the Tokyo Olympics this …
China and Norway tops in overall Olympic medal totals of Asian and Nordic countries Read More
On 3 August, the Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Sami Leino had the pleasure of meeting the Ambassador of Malaysia to Finland, H.E. John Samuel in Helsinki, the Embassy of Finland in …
Finnish and Malaysian Ambassadors meet in Helsinki Read More
Norway’s Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), has teamed up with Malaysia’s Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia, to further research and gain a wider scientific understanding of the Nipah virus, media Biospectrum …
Norway and Malaysia team up to further research the Nipah virus Read More
Time Magazine’s third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places is this year a tribute to the people and businesses that have found ways to adapt amid the extraordinary circumstances …
TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Place of 2021: Nordic and Asian highlights Read More
Nokia Mobile has partnered with ExpressVPN to offer a virtual private network service allowing users to encrypt the traffic between their Nokia phones and online sites. The service will be …
Nokia Mobile team up with ExpressVPN for service in selected Nordic and Asian countries Read More
Most countries are somewhere in their third, fourth, or even fifth wave of the pandemic but Vietnam is only experiencing rapid infection rates now. On Friday, 7,307 cases of infection …
Swedish professor on why Vietnam is experiencing its first wave now Read More
Telenor ended a dramatic first half of the year with a sale of its business in Myanmar. The company still does not have the final calculation ready for the investment, but …
Telenor is raising the forecast for this year despite selling its Myanmar business Read More
After twelve years in Southeast Asia, Martin Hein has returned to Denmark where he has been appointed as country manager for the global brand Klarna, which with the appointment will …
General manager returns to Denmark after 12 years in Southeast Asia Read More
In a recent interview with local media Bernama, Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt shared the longstanding and unique ties between Sweden and Malaysia that span over more than six decades and described Malaysia …
Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt cherish long-standing Sweden-Malaysia ties Read More
The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) is pleased to bring back the Discussion Series, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta announced in a recent update. Organized by the ASEAN Institute …
Embassy of Finland in Jakarta invites to AIPR’s Discussion Series Read More
Malaysian media are critical of why government-owned Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has awarded a single vendor, Swedish telecom giant Ericsson Malaysia, with contracts amounting to RM11bil to roll out the …
Malaysian media critical of why Ericsson was awarded Malaysia’s entire 5G roll-out Read More
The Switzerland-based global transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Danish Peer Gjoew Rasmussen as managing director of Kuehne + Nagel Singapore & Malaysia, The Load Star writes. …
K+N appoints Danish Peer Gjoew Rasmussen to head Singapore and Malaysia Read More
On 7 July, the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur and the Ministry of Transport Malaysia hosted a digital seminar on ‘Sustainable Transportation: Meeting the Urban Challenge’. The virtual seminar was hosted in collaboration …
Sweden and Malaysia hosted seminar on sustainable transportation Read More
Norway’s telecom giant Telenor should consider becoming a purely Nordic company, says equity analyst in DNB Markets Frank Maaø to media DN. E24 reports that the stock analyst has been following the …
Norway’s Telenor is struggling in Asia – Time to consider selling, says analyst Read More
Along with sharing the news that Thailand will allow some foreigners to pre-register for the covid vaccine, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok notes that Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes …
Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes abroad Read More
Over 140 innovators joined the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation challenge to combat plastic pollution in the Asia-Pacific region according to this Press release. From the group of innovators, …
Innovators join ASEAN-wide call to combat marine plastic pollution Read More
On 1 July, the Malaysian state-owned Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) announced that it has chosen the Swedish telecom giant Ericsson to develop its fifth-generation (5G) network and ecosystem even though …
Malaysia appoints Ericsson over Huawei as 5G development partner Read More
The Malaysian palm giant IOI Group faces labor abuse allegations in a new report recently published by the Finnish human rights group Finnwatch. IOI Group is one of Malaysia’s biggest …
Finnwatch reports on labor right violations in Malaysia’s palm oil production Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi invites you to join Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide as she presents Norway’s new international strategy for the promotion of freedom …
Freedom of Expression: Launch of Norway’s new International Strategy Read More
As an unusual arrival procedure Finland’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Jyri Järviaho, along with his wife Elina Multanen, began their new life as ambassador couple with a two weeks’ …
Jyri Järviaho debuts as Finland’s Ambassador to Cambodia and Thailand Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said this week their goodbyes to Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset who has finished her four-year tour as the ambassador to Malaysia and Brunei. According to …
Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset says Goodbye Kuala Lumpur Read More
The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …
Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU Read More
Finland is facing an acute workforce shortage with the country’s working-age population decreasing. The Finnish government has warned that the nation needs to raise immigration levels to 20.000 to 30.000 …
Finland faces acute workforce shortage, eyeing experts from Southeast Asia Read More
Norway’s Telenor announced on Monday morning the signing of the agreement with Malaysia’s Axiata involving the merger of Telenor’s company Digi and Axiata’s company Celcom, media E24 reports. The value …
Telenor and Axiata sign agreement to merge companies in Malaysia Read More
Spotify – the Swedish music company with global fans – announced on 17 June 2021 that the company has acquired Podz, a small, talented team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, …
Spotify Accelerates Podcast Discovery With Acquisition of Podz Read More
On 10 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) released an update on the Covid-19 situation, which read: Dear Members, Some very good news! Following tireless lobbying by our …
MDBC releases Covid-19 update for foreigners in Malaysia Read More
On 15 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) celebrated Flag Day online. A memo describing the event reads: According to the legend, the Danish flag, Dannebrog, on this …
MDBC celebrates virtual Flag Day Read More
Representatives of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) recently paid a virtual farewell call to Gunn Jorid Roset, Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia. Joining the virtual get-together from FMM were …
FMM says goodbye to Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset Read More
In 2019, Norwegian Telenor and Malaysian Axiata tried to merge their entire Asian businesses into one global mobile giant. The plan was abandoned later that year, but now the parties …
Telenor and Axiata close to merger in Malaysia Read More
According to Reuters, a Malaysian manager of Norway’s largest oil services provider Aker Solutions has Friday morning been formally charged after a court hearing in Malaysia. 49-year-old Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman is …
Aker Solutions manager in Malaysia charged with fraud Read More
The Virtual Finland village is a week-long event organized by Finland-Seura ry. and the Suomi-village is a meeting place for all Finnish expats abroad. The village aims to create cross-border …
Virtual Finland village open for Finnish expats abroad Read More
News Release: HEI Schools, a Finnish early education company, and SEGi Group of Colleges Malaysia have signed an agreement to cooperate in developing SEGi’s Early Childhood Education Diploma program in …
HEI Schools signs agreement to bring Finnish Early Childhood Education studies to Malaysia Read More
On 3 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur released a thank you note to another successful discussion, that said: Many thanks to InvestKL CEO Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli …
Malaysia and Norway discussed the next green development Read More
According to Finnish telecommunication company Nokia, Malaysia is laying the right foundation for the nation’s long-term digital transformation and the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative will be a critical component …
Nokia: Malaysia laying right foundation for nation’s long-term digital transformation Read More
25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …
Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK Read More
The partnership between ASEAN and Norway was recently reviewed at the 6th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting and notes were placed on the progress made between the cooperation between …
ASEAN and Norway deepens cooperation Read More
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has granted Malaysia’s second request for a Malaysia-EU palm oil dispute panel and Thailand, Norway, Singapore and Indonesia may influence the result. The countries are …
Malaysia appeals EU ban on palm oil biofuels Read More
You may not be able to buy a new Volvo right now, but you can buy a branded reusable antimicrobial face mask with the Swedish car maker’s logo on it …
Volvo Cars Malaysia launches reusable face masks Read More
Sweden is open for business with Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions in the world, with robust growth figures and increasing wealth for many people, the Embassy of …
Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit aims at #reset Read More
It’s a wrap! As of Tuesday, the Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur is officially closed, and the responsibility for Denmark’s diplomatic relations with Malaysia will be continued from Jakarta. …
It’s a wrap – the Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur is officially closed Read More
The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …
Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia Read More
When Lars Bo Larsen was appointed as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, little did he know that he would become the Ambassador also to Malaysia! However, a Danish government decision meant …
Lars Bo Larsen – Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia – and Malaysia! Read More
Nokia Corp has been chosen by Allo Technology Sdn Bhd to deploy a gigabit fibre network in Melaka, Johor, Negri Sembilan and the east coast of Malaysia. Allo, a Malaysian-based …
Nokia will power east coast of Malaysia and the Philippines Read More
If you are a resident of Finland staying in Asia at the moment you have the option of advance voting in Finland’s municipal elections 2021. The local elections in Finland …
Residents of Finland can vote in Finland’s municipal elections 2021 from abroad Read More
The Malaysian company Offspring has launched its products in four new countries including Finland and Cambodia, local media The Star reports. Offspring Inc, which is 51%-owned by the Malaysian homegrown …
Malaysian company launch early care solutions in Finland and Cambodia Read More
On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …
Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July Read More
Maersk Global announced on 21 May 2021 that the company had won several coveted marketing awards across a wide range of categories. “We are honoured by the recognition from MUSE …
Maersk wins 11 Golds, 6 Platinums, and 5 Silvers Read More
As most countries in Asia are still amid continuous travel restrictions, hardly any high-level visits from Denmark have been made. The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur has therefore taken …
Take a trip down memory lane with the Embassy of Denmark in Kurla Lumpur Read More
On 20 May 2021 Sweden.se reveal a photo album reliving the good ol’ times of how they started, the statement read: The Swedish company Scania – manufacturer of heavy trucks …
Scania HQ shares how they started in pictures from the archive Read More