Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
GRAMMY-nominated Norwegian art/folk-pop singer Aurora is bringing her “What Happened to the Earth” tour to Asia after performing across Europe and the Americas. The Asia leg starts in Manila on …
Norwegian singer Aurora brings tour to Asia Read More
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism, according to the Bangkok Post. Cambodia has officially backed Thailand’s initiative for a six-country single visa plan, known as “6 …
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism Read More
A significant day for diplomatic relations unfolded on October 21, 2024, as three Nordic ambassadors officially presented their Letters of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, …
Nordic Ambassadors present credentials to the King of Malaysia Read More
LEGO Group has launched a new campaign in Malaysia to promote creative play and family bonding in response to concerns over declining playtime opportunities. The campaign, titled “#LEGOSerlahkanKreativitiAndaMY,” is part …
LEGO launches campaign in Malaysia to encourage play Read More
EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia have surged, making the country the second-largest destination for EU waste, despite the Malaysian government’s promise to stop this influx. In 2023, Malaysia received …
EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia surge despite Government pledge Read More
A new partnership between the International Maritime Organization’s TEST Biofouling Project and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre of Asia aims to improve biofouling management in Asia and limit the spread …
New partnership to combat biofouling in Asia Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has stopped monitoring the Malaysian glove maker Supermax, two years after placing the company under observation due to concerns over human rights violations. The decision comes …
Norway’s wealth fund ends monitoring of Malaysian glove maker Supermax Read More
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More