Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Malaysia has declared a national State of Emergency to battle the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed as many people in the past two months, as in the first 10 months …
Malaysia declares Covid-19 state of emergency until 1 August Read More
Malaysia plans to file a lawsuit on 15 January against the European Union (EU) on the trade bloc’s policy to phase out palm oil-based biofuels imports to the World Trade …
Malaysia to file WTO lawsuit against EU Read More
Fresh and frozen fish is a large part of the diet in Malaysia. According to a report released by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 87 percent of the Malaysian respondents …
Norweigan Seafood Council reports on seafood consumption in Malaysia Read More
On 6 January 2021 the European Union announced paid traineeship positions open for applications as follow: Are you a young graduate? Looking to work in international relations? We have openings …
Paid traineeship positions open for applications for the EU in Malaysia Read More
Kuala Lumpur-based Ulrika Brunner, who has already had a long career in Asia, has just climbed up another step at her career ladder: appointed CEO at Inspire Group Asia (a …
Behaviour change in focus for Ulrika Brunner and Inspire Group Asia Read More
Looking for some of the best treks in the world? Then look no further than Asia! From the adventurous trails in the deserts, to the breathtaking jungles, to the encounters …
Eight Best (And Challenging) Treks In Asia Read More
The Malaysian Danish Business Council updated on recent activities to keep in touch with members via online connection during the pandemic, as follow. On 5 January 2021 our Executive Director …
Malaysian Danish Business Council continues to keep in touch with members online Read More
Royal Embassy of Denmark released on 9 January 2021 an update on the latest travel restrictions. A flight ban has been imposed on transportation of passengers from the entire world, …
Denmark introduces entry restrictions for all travelers until 17 January 2021 Read More
Henley & Partners has released the latest results of the 2021 Henley Passport Index which shows how powerful the Asian and Nordic passports are in terms of travel freedom. The …
Asia’s & Scandinavia’s best and worst visa-free passports revealed Read More
Husqvarna Motorcycles’ new importer Eurotech Wheel Distribution Sdn. Bhd just launched a fleet of bikes for the Malaysian market on 6 January 2021. The models that get the most attention …
Premium Swedish motorcycle brand, Husqvarna Motorcycles is now officially back in Malaysia Read More
Study in Finland announced on 2 January 2020 that the joint application period to studies starting in autumn (September) 2021 will be open 7-20 January 2021 at Studyinfo.fi. See instructions …
Study in Finland Autumn programmes 2021 open for applications on 7 January Read More
Effective from 2 January 2021, the Norwegian government has imposed mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 …
Norway introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing and digital registration for all travelers Read More
ScandAsia was quite popular last year! We had 461,118 visitors! Our best month was June with 57,328 visitors! In terms of demographics, ScandAsia’s 461,118 visitors came from 228 different countries. Our Top 5 Countries were 1. Thailand 57,530 – 2. United States 56,001 – 3. Singapore 31,568 – 4. Sweden 26,097 – 5. Denmark 26,006. In terms of gender, 56% were…
ScandAsia had 461,118 visitors in 2020 Read More
The Danish company Nordic Gin House has aligned with new global partners in China, Singapore, Vietnam and Myanmar in the midst of the pandemic, to secure export opportunities and save …
Export to Asia saved Nordic Gin House during the pandemic Read More
The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …
FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023 Read More
Danish Trine Sofie Tveen Nielsen, Executive Director of Malaysian Danish Business Council released recently a thank you note for having received the Malaysia Women’s Leader Award 2020. Trine Sofie Tveen …
Danish Trine Tveen Nielsen received Malaysian Women Leaders Award 2020 Read More
On 22 December 2020 the Malaysian Deputy Secretary-General of Multilateral Affairs, Dato’ Nadzirah Osman received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Malaysia Kirsten Rosenvold Geelan. Both …
Ambassador Geelan met with the Malaysian Deputy Secretary-General of Multilateral Affairs Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced on 22 December 2020 that the embassy will cease to accept passport applications for applicants aged 12 and above on 1 February 2021. …
Danish Embassy in KL suspends passport applications for grownups Read More
Malaysian-Danish Business Council (MDBC) initiated more interactions with members in December through online platforms during the past year. The Executive Director Trine Tveen Nielsen invited corporate and SME members to …
Malaysian-Danish Business Council connected members online Read More
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
Norwegian offshore oilfield equipment maker Aker Solutions has signed a letter of intent with compatriot Equinor for the delivery of a subsea production system to the Kristin Sør oil and …
Norwegian Aker Solution to deliver offshore systems to Kristin Sør oil and gas field Read More
The Danish service group ISS, which is responsible for everything from cleaning to canteen operations and on-call service, is preparing to sell contracts worth DKK four billion a year. Stated …
The Danish service group ISS plans to sell its activities in Taiwan Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
After being absent in the market for a few years, Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna returns to the Malaysian market in early 2021. Famed for its highly capable off-road motorcycles, as …
Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna returns to the Malaysian market in early 2021 Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
The Swedish innovation companies in Malaysia, SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall joined forces to create HYBRIT – an initiative that endeavours to revolutionise steel-making. HYBRIT aims to replace coking coal, traditionally …
Sweden introduces fossil-free steel manufacturing in Malaysia Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
The new Finnish Ambassador and the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia handed on 8 December their credentials to the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. …
Finnish and Danish ambassadors hands credentials to King of Malaysia Read More
This year, 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On 24 December 1770, King Christian VII of Denmark signed the cabinet order that formally established …
2020 marks 250th anniversary to Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign affair Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will be closed in 2021 as previously announced. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Mr. Jeppe Kofod, links the closure to the …
Denmark to close embassy in Kuala Lumpur and open a new embassy in Bagdad Read More
Danish’s Aichmi Group‘s Founder & CEO with Scientific Director, Dr. Nami Traeholt, paid on 2 December 2020 a courtesy call to the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Ambassador Kirsten …
Aichmi Group visited Danish Ambassador Geelan to discuss sustainable development Read More
On 30 November 2020 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced: Congratulations to Malaysia for signing the bilateral investor agreement with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations CEPI. As …
Malaysia signed bilateral investor agreement with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Oslo Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
As COVID-19 PCR test is mandatory for arrival in many destinations, Cathay Pacific has cooperated with selected hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket to offer their passengers a special rate for …
Cathay Pacific teams up with selected hospitals for passengers to get COVID-19 PCR tests Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
6 Nov 2020 the Singapore’s Ministry of Health-MOH announced important update on Stay-Home Notice(SHN) for travelers from Norway entering Singapore, that said: The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the …
Singapore Ministry of Health announced travelers from Norway and Estonia require to stay at dedicated SHN fecilities from 8 Nov Read More
Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …
Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
On 29 October 2020, the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala lumpur announced a Congratulations to Malaysian born Norwegian writer Long Litt Woon for making it to the longlist of the …
Malaysian born Norwegian writer Long Litt Woon may win the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2020 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …
New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020 Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Gunn Jorid Roset announced a message to the to the Norwegian community in Malaysia: the embassy remains open throughout CMCO. Monday to Thursday: 10.00 – 12.00 …
Ambassador Roset announced the embassy remains open through out CMCO Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More