Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Retno Marsudi is attending the Oslo Forum 2024 on improving the mediation of armed conflicts. More than 100 leaders, conflict mediators, and actors …
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs attends Oslo Forum Read More
In Norway it is required that foreigners from outside the European Union complete theoretical and practical courses to be able to work as nurses in Norway. Recently sixty-eight Filipino nurses …
Many Filipino nurses finish study program in Norway Read More
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Reno Marsudi, said she met her Norwegian counterpart Espen Bart Eide, as well as Spain’s Jose Manuel Albares and Ireland’s Micheal Martin in …
Indonesia & Norwegian foreign ministers discuss recognition of Palestine Read More
If a foreign citizen wants to immigrate to Denmark they have to meet multiple demands. One of them is that they have to pass the Danish Citizenship test. This test …
Danish citizenship test for the public Read More
Just weeks ago the Thai Minister of Tourism said that he believed the entry tourism tax would be passed. However now the Thai Prime Minister announce that the tourism tax …
Tourism tax in Thailand scrapped again Read More
Vietnam spent 80 million US dollars on importing Norwegian seafood between January and April. That is according to Asbjørn Warvik Rørtveit, the regional director of the Norwegian Seafood Council, who …
Vietnam spent 80 million on Norwegian seafood Read More
The airline Jetstar Asia just launched new direct flights from Singapore. The new direct flight has been established as Krabi has become a new popular beach destination. Earlier Phuket has …
New direct flights between Singapore and Krabi Read More
The Vietnamese blockbuster “Lat mat 7: Mot dieu ouc” or “Face off 7: One Wish” will be screened internationally from 14 June. The movie are scheduled to be screened in …
Vietnamese blockbuster screened internationally Read More
The Norwegian Minster of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, is at the moment on his first trip through China. In the coastal city of Xiamen, he told reporters that …
Norwegian Minister talk of China’s ocean conservartion Read More
Thailands Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced at a press conference, that he was excited about the European Football Championship 2024 and encouraged the private sector to arrange public viewing. The …
Thai PM encourages private sector to broadcast Euro cup Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines invites to the annual Midsummer Feast on 28 June 2024 at the Atrium at Enderun in Taguig. The event will be a …
Nordic midsummer feast in the Philippines Read More
Several countries has congratulated the newly re-elected Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. This is his third victory in the Indian Government . Among these countries are Norway, Denmark, and …
Denmark, Norway and Indonesia congratulate Modi on victory in India Read More
Indonesia has, in collaboration with the Norwegian Governemt, hosted a training event named “International Fish Trade, Global Applicable Framework and Market Access” in Jakarta the last three days, 4-6 June …
International fishing event in Indonesia supported by Norway Read More
The spokesperson for the Thai PM’s Office revealed, that Thailand now has 56,000 foreign nationals with approved visas and work permits. That includes about 50,000 foreign executives and experts working …
Thailand’s high-skill visa attracts 56,000 foreign nationals Read More
New Indonesian seeds were added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which raised the total number of seed samples to 1.29 million. In total seed samples from 15 gene banks …
Indonesian deposits seeds in Norwegian seed bank Read More
The Norwegian DJ Alan Walker invited the Indonesian singer and America’s Got Talent performer Putri Ariani to perform with him on his tour in Malaysia. Alan Walker will kickstart his …
Indonesian singer joins Alan Walker at Walkerworld concert Read More
Currently the THAIFEX event is happening. The event is running from the 28- 31 May 2024 and is designed to showcase and discuss trading of food and beverages. For the …
Norwegian seafood exporters presenting at THAIFEX Read More
Earlier this week Norway, Ireland and Spain announced that they now officially recognize Palestine as an independent state. This has officially been done in the efforts of trying to end …
Indonesia appreciate the new recognition of Palestine Read More
Foreign expats in Thailand will now be expected to file income tax for the year 2024 by the end of March 2025. The new tax regime could mean a minimum …
Some expats in Thailand will face large tax bills Read More
To target a Toursim Boost, the Thai government has announced that they have made some admjustments to the visa rules. Expecially when it comes to the categories of visitors, students …
Thailand creates more options to extend stay Read More
The restaurant named Re-naa in Stavanger, Norway, was recently granted its third Micheling star. This is the third Michelin star to be granted to the restaurant while the Singeporean chef …
Norwegian Restaurant earns third Michelin star with Singaporean chef Read More
The Norwegian contractor, ABL, has been granted a subcontract from China Offshore Oil Company (COOEC). The work that ABL will be doing will be at the Safani oil field offshore …
Norwegian contractor awarded large contract Read More
The Philippines is short of around 190,000 health workers as many decide to work overseas. This was announced by Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at a press briefing at the …
Philippines in dire need of nurses as many go abroad Read More
A lawyer and the Norwegian authorities disagree on the legality of auctioning off land on the geopolitical important archipelago of Svalbard, as the lawyer announced interest from potential Chinese buyers. …
A lawyer argues with Norway over sale of land to China Read More
Tore O. Sandvik the state secretary of Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries said, that Norway hopes to strengthen collaborations in areas of shipbuilding, fisheries and green transition. He …
Norwegian official hopes to strengthen ties with China Read More
The EU, Norway the United States and other countries have jointly voiced alarm at the worsening conflict in Myanmar and the increasing harm to civilians. They called for all armed …
Norway, EU sign statement voicing concern for Myanmar Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen commented on Norway’s recent recognition of Palestine as an independent state at the Nordic Day 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur. Paulsen highlighted the history …
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia comments on recognition of Palestine Read More
Cambodian rice producer Amru Rice ramps up export of its premium an sustainably produced rice to the European market in light of success in the Scandinavia. The brand has been …
Cambodian rice gains ground in Nordic market Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has decided to sue Norway for their plans to initiate deep sea mining in the Arctic Ocean. Norway has explained their plans stating that it …
WWF sue Norway for deep-sea mining Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced yesterday, 22 May 2024, that Taiwan would contribute with 17 millet species samples to the so-called “Doomsday Vault” in Svalbard, Norway. The …
Taiwan contributes to Norwegian seed vault Read More
Many young people decide to do a semester abroad when they are in their studies. It is a known fact that it might be more the country itself that draws …
An Exchange in the Greenest city in Asia Read More
More than 3000 local and international cyclists set off from the starting line at the first West Coast Expressway race in Malaysia. The international riders were from many different countries …
Nordic cyclists in Malaysian race Read More
A piece of property in the arctic region of Svalbard Norway has come on the market for sale. The owners wish to have the opportunity to sell to Chinese buyers, …
Arctic property for sale in Norway Read More
Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issues had a phone call with the Norwegian Special Representative to the Middle East Peace Process Hilde Haraldstad …
China and Norway talked on the phone about Gaza Read More
A China-linked hacking and espionage group called Mustang Panda have allegedly introduced malware in the last five months, which aims at targeting commercial shipping companies based in Norway, Greece and …
China-linked hackers target Norwegian commercial vessel Read More
The Philippines and Norway signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. The goal is to maintain a higher standard of safety, competence, and professionalism …
Philippines and Norway sign pact to recognize seafarers’ certificates Read More
The Norwegian DJ and producer, Alan Walker, recently posted his Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian phone numbers ahead of his upcoming “Walkerworld” shows in Southeast Asia. He encouraged fans on social …
Norwegian DJ Alan Walker reveals phone number, SEA fans love it Read More
DanCham, SwedCham, Malaysian- Norwegian Business Council and Malaysian-Finnish business Council are joining together to organizing Nordic Business Forum. The event will have a seminar which will focus on the Nordic …
Nordic Day Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Multiple Norwegian officials urges Norwegian businesses to consider participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). They see it as a great opportunity to showcase new products and technologies. It …
Norwegian officials sees opportunities at Chinese expo Read More
The Danish-Norwegian founded ICare foundation hosted their 10’th year scholarship award ceremony this weekend. The schedule was tight with more than 30 scholarships being awarded and dinner at the local …
ICare celebrating 10 years of progress in Thailand Read More
The Danish Minister for the Environment Magnus Heunicke has warned the Danes from buying from Chinese webshops such as Temu on 5 May 2024. He claimed many of the products …
Danish minister says not to buy from Chinese webshop Read More
Packaging waste from the Norwegian fishing industry in washing up on the Thai beach of Koh Samui. It is estimated that the Norwegian fish exporters produce 65 million Styrofoam boxes …
Norwegian trash on Thai beaches Read More
Phuket in Thailand has been selected to host the Global Sustainability Tourism Conference (GSTC) in 2026. The various tourism and sustainability organizations in Thailand feel honored to be a part …
Phuket selected to host GSTC Read More
The European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) suddenly decided to reschedule the launch of their “PROTECT” project, which was set to be launched on May 3 2024 in Phnom …
EU and UN reschedule anti-trafficking project in Cambodia Read More
Three Chinese researchers arrived in Svalbard, Norway, this Monday, 29 April 2024. They will work at China’s Yellow River Station conducting different surveys across the region throughout the year. The …
Chinese researchers arrive in Svalbard Read More
The European sanctions against Russia have caused an unexpected consequence for the the Scandinavian airlines, known as SAS, as Chinese aviation companies have eyed a gap in the market. European …
Chinese aviation benefits from EU sanctions, outperforms SAS Read More
ASEAN and Norway hold the 9th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting, also called AN-JSCC. The meeting was held at the ASEAN headquarters. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to their …
ASEAN and Norway renew commitment for collaborations Read More
King’s College International School in Bangkok is hosting an Open Day themed: “Grow Together, Go Further” on 18 May 2024. The event is organized to give parents and their children …
King’s Bangkok hosts Open Day Read More
Fish sauce is currently mostly produced in Asia, where it is wide used. Now, one manufacturer in Norway, Noumami AS, has taken up the challenge and started producing fish sauce …
Fish Sauce from Norway Read More
Norwegian Ingeborg Fallet Kristensen, the Founder and Managing Director of Krabi Spesialisten, has been awarded the prestigious Judges Choice Award at the 2024 Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) awards ceremony, …
“Inspiring Women in Travel” awards Ingeborg Fallet Kristensen Read More