Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The year 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Vietnam. As the year draws to an end, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) says in a statement …
NPA is proud of being a vivid highlight in the picture of cooperation between Norway and Vietnam Read More
In a statement on 26 December, Singapore’s Health Ministry announced that it will be required for foreigners intending to work, study or reside in the country to be vaccinated starting …
Singapore to require vaccinations for foreigners working or residing in the city-state Read More
A Norwegian family’s Christmas holiday in Thailand has turned into a covid-19 nightmare after their 9-year-old son tested positive upon arrival in the country and the family was placed in …
Travel agency TUI receives more criticism after Norwegian family was isolated in Thailand Read More
In support of SwedCham Singapore’s initiative #DoubleUp, the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore (NBAS) recently shared some inspiring Norwegian examples of going above and beyond for gender equality. Because just like the …
NBAS: The Norwegian contribution for gender equality in Singapore and beyond Read More
Although Norwegian Ellen Høiness will never get her daughter back after she was found murdered in the jungle in Laos almost two years ago, it gives her peace to know …
Mother of Norwegian woman murdered in Laos: Finally I can sleep peacefully again Read More
Following Thailand’s decision to suspend the ‘Test and go’ quarantine free travel scheme a few days before Christmas due to fears over Omicron, Swedes in the country say the situation …
Following Thailand’s tightened entry restrictions – the situation remains calm in the country Read More
The Norwegian company Borr Drilling Limited recently announced that it has reached agreements in principle with the company’s largest creditors, the Singaporean yards, to refinance and defer a combined $1.4 billion debt …
Singaporean yards agrees to defer $1.4 billion receivables from Borr Drilling for 2 years Read More
Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …
Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country Read More
The retired police officer Øyvind Olsen, who played an important role in the murder case of Norwegian Nerid Høiness, believes that the Norwegian police lack the experience required in an …
Retired police officer believes Norwegian police efforts in Laos murder case shows inexperience Read More
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which runs Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), has decided to exclude one of China’s top pharmaceutical companies, Yunnan Baiyao due to endangered animal concerns. …
Norges Bank excludes Chinese Yunnan Baiyao on endangered animal concerns Read More