Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After fighting for months for Danes abroad to be included in the Danish corona vaccination program, Danes Worldwide has succeeded in its case, Danes Worldwide reports in a recently …
Denmark opens for Covid-19 vaccine for Danes abroad Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently highlighted the importance of the agricultural cooperation between Denmark and Malaysia. The Embassy explains: “The agricultural cooperation between Denmark and Malaysia …
Agricultural cooperation between Denmark and Malaysia Read More
Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …
UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May Read More
A 3D virtual art experience by Swedish Contemporary Artist Ingela Johansson and friends recently launched in Singapore and Malaysia. The cross country project ‘Harvest Moon’ was live-streamed on 24 April …
A virtual art experience by Ingela Johansson and friends launched in Singapore and Malaysia Read More
Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian shares interesting facts and updates regarding the Cooperation (DANCED – DANIDA). The update reads: “Did you know that …
The Embassy of Denmark in Malaysian on the Cooperation DANCED – DANIDA Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur recently caught up with one of their former longtime employees, Jaime Yong who worked at the Embassy for nearly three decades. The Embassy …
Meet Jaime Yong who worked for The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur for 27 years Read More
According to Cambridge researchers, Bitcoin mining consumes around 0.55 percent of global electricity production and more energy than the annual consumption of Malaysia and Sweden, Highsnobiety reports. Cryptocurrencies which include Bitcoin are gaining …
Bitcoin mining consumes more energy than Malaysia and Sweden in 1 year Read More
According to the Swedish price comparison site for air travel, Flygresor.se, the interest in flying from Swedish travelers has increased sharply in recent weeks. The site now sees the same …
Swedes are ready to fly as much as they did in 2019 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kurla Lumpur recently visited the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre, the Embassy writes in an update via their Facebook page. Both Finland and Malaysia have a long …
Embassy of Finland visits the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre Read More
Earlier on 3 March 2021, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) announced a new process in which business travelers approved to enter Malaysia for a period of 14 days or …
Malaysia is now open to business travelers Read More
The feelings of the Nordic community here are saddening knowing the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur are on their departure in a month. The embassy also released photo …
Danish embassy releasing photo series of moments in Malaysia Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumper revived a moment with Amos Wang, the memo reads: Recently, we have had the privilege to catch up with …
The Danish embassy in Kuala Lumpur visited Amos Wang for the good old times Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark will from 1 May 2021 enter phase 2 which means that the gradual reopening of travel activities in …
Denmark allows vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country Read More
30 April 2021 Sweden is the world’s largest per capita contributor to COVAX and is investing EUR 240 million in equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The EU has contributed EUR …
Sweden invests USD290 Million in global pandemic recovery Read More
As a Malaysian Muslim living in Norway, the long days make fasting hard for Farah Elwani Abdul Rani. Local media The Star has spoken to her about how she manages …
Malaysian living in Norway: Fasting during Ramadan is hard Read More29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …
2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications Read More
Singapore is the best country to live in during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s Covid resilience list which ranks how countries have dealt with the Coronavirus. The top of the …
The best and worst countries to live in during the corona pandemic Read More
Two Nordic nations shared perspectives on the Nordic Model with Universiti Malaya and the Asia Europe Institute today, 20 April 2021. Ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Ambassador Roset talked about joint values, …
Sweden, Norway shared Nordic values with Universiti Malaya and Asia Europe Institute Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore announced a welcome note earlier on 6 April 2021to the new Comittee, that read: At DABS we are proud to unveil our new leadership with …
DABS welcomes new board committee Read MoreAccording to local media The Star, Swedish ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong have discussed two upcoming programs that would be jointly organized by …
Swedish Ambassador discuss upcoming programs with Transport Minister of Malaysia Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards has released a new unranked list that celebrates hospitality professionals expected to shape the future of gastronomy called 50 Next. The 50 Next …
50 Best restaurants Awards released unranked list of promising potentials Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Danish Shipping giant Maersk celebrated Earth day in collaboration with H&M on decarbonization. The announcement read: Happy Earth Day. We are stepping up our efforts …
Maersk joins forces with H&M on decarbonizing logistic Read More
Lægelinien is a private service that complements the public health services in Denmark and Lægelinien can help Danes abroad who have been vaccinated already to get a corona passport in …
Get a corona passport for Denmark as a Dane abroad Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification Read More
On 14 April 2021 the Norwegian embassy released a thank you note from a visit to Sabah, that read: Norway is proud to have an honorary consulate in Kota Kinabalu …
Norwegian Honorary consulate and team visited Sabah Read More
On 14 April 2021 the Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Finnish Ambassador to Manila Juha Pyykkö met to discuss ways on how the Philippines and Finland can expand their …
Finland discussed how to expand cooperation with the Philippines Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …
Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport? Read More
Artists like Lauv. The Blaze. King Princess. Lil Baby. Official HIGE DANdism. Jorja Smith were the first of artists in the launch of Spotify’s Radar in March 2020. A year …
Spotify continues to support rising S.E.A. artists Read More
Telenor Group and Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”) released an announcement that they are in advanced discussions regarding a potential merger of its Malaysian mobile operations Digi and Celcom, in which …
Telenor and Axiata in advanced discussions to merge Malaysian operations Read More
On 2 March 2021 the Finnish water resource management company UROS Oy won a IBRAA 2020 award. The embassy of Finland said in an announcement “It was a pleasure and …
Finnish Smart Water Solution won International Award in Malaysia Read More
On March 31 Norwegian ambassador Roset – together with other Nordic Embassies in Malaysia – hosted the Leader of the Opposition YB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for a discussion about …
Nordic Ambassadors discussed Nordic-Malaysia relations with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Read More
Astrid S is one rising Norwegian singer to watch out for is! This singer-songwriter is climbing the South East Asian Spotify hitlists with “Hurts So Good”. Spotify listeners in Indonesia, …
Astrid S climbing up Spotify’s charts in South East Asia Read More
Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …
Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave Read More
Malaysia has become an attractive destination for companies looking to establish themselves in Asia. Swedish media Dagens Industri has spoken to Erik Thomaeus, CEO of SIBS Group on why they …
Why Scandinavian IBS has chosen to put its production in Malaysia Read More
For Danish interests in Malaysia recent times brings changes to arrangements that had lasted for several decades. At the heart of this is the closure in 2021 of the Embassy …
Enhancement of Malaysian-Danish business with Trine Tveen Nielsen Read More
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines have put a ban on poultry imports from countries including Denmark and Sweden as well as pork products from Malaysia due to …
The Philippines bans import of poultry products from Denmark and Sweden Read More
On 25 March 2021 Aker Solutions announced it has won a large contract from ConocoPhillips to provide a subsea production system for the Eldfisk North development offshore Norway. The field …
Aker Solutions to Deliver Subsea Production System for the Eldfisk North Development Read More
The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …
The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist Read More
On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …
Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life? Read More
According to the World Happiness Report sponsored by the UN, Thailand is as happy as last year and the country stayed at 54th in the rankings, local media Bangkok Post …
Global report: Thailand’s happiness ranking remains unchanged Read More
ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The event led by …
DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad Read More
A Danish woman has been arrested in Malaysia and charged with drug possession, local media The Star reports. The 35-year-old Danish woman was arrested on Saturday at noon during a …
Danish woman arrested in Malaysia – accused in drug case with partner Read More
Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund with a market value of about NOK11.08 trillion (RM5.48 trillion), has bought NOK11.34 billion (about RM5.44 billion) worth of …
Norway’s Government Pension Fund bought NOK 11.34 Billion worth of Malaysian Government Bonds Read More
The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …
The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions Read More
Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global is the world’s largest fund and it owns close to 1.5 percent of all shares in the world’s listed companies, including 146 Malaysia-listed companies, Free …
Norway’s wealth fund has stake in 146 Malaysia-listed companies Read More
It’s estimated that two persons are killed and approximately forty people are injured every minute on roads around the world so in which parts of the world are you …
Thailand is the second unsafest country in the world to drive in Read More