Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The official opening celebration for the new house of the Danish Church in Bangkok took place this Saturday, 27 April 2024. During the opening ceremony the Danish pastor, Christa Lund …
Danish Church in Bangkok is officially open Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster has stated that he expect Norway to increase the trading with the Philippines in the future. He stated this to reporters during the reception …
Strong economic ties between Norway and the Philippines Read More
The Norwegian Tibet Committee organized a protest on 25 April 2024 in front of the Embassy of China in Oslo in solidarity with the 11th Panchen Lama on his 35th …
Tibetan protestors in Oslo demand release of 11th Panchen Lama Read More
The energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, that is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, continues to expand its presence in the world. It was released yesterday that the conglomerate is …
Thai Bangchak expands to Norway Read More
At least six big Chinese companies has expressed interest in the small northern city of Kirkenes in Norway. However there is different opinions on whether or not to accept. The …
Chinese companies interested in Kirkenes Read More
The non-governmental organisation Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is celebrating 27 years of surveilling unexploded ordnances (UXO) and clearing explosives in Laos. The NPA Country Director, Aubrey Sutherland listed the organisation’s …
Norwegian People’s Aid celebrate 27 years in Laos Read More
The first two LNG-powered, wind assisted CO2 transportation ships have been launched in China. The ships are a part of the Norwegian Northern Lights project, which is one of Norway’s …
Liquid CO2 carriers launched in China Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador, Christian Halaas Lyster, led a delegation to the Filipino province Palawan. The main focus being partnership a various areas. The visit took place yesterday, 3 April 2024, …
Norwegian Ambassador visits Palawan province Read More
The North Zealand International School (NIS) in Hørsholm is building a new school, which aims to further unify the International and Danish pupils. The project has been eight years in …
North Zealand International School’s new building to unite Danish and international pupils Read More
The famous Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia has received more than 385,000 foreign tourists within the first three months of 2024. Yesterday, 1 April 2024, Angkor Enterprise published a rapport …
Angkor Wat booming with tourists Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) recently, 30 March 2024, published an article about the history and the work the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in Singapore, to praise and highlight the …
Norwegian Seamen’s church praised by NBAS Read More
A 62-year old Norwegian was arrested on 27 March 2024 in the Cha Am district for overstaying his visa. He is formally accused of “being a foreigner who entered and …
Norwegian man arrested for overstay in Thailand Read More
Two Norwegian interest organizations in Thailand have decided to merge together to survive. This was decided at an annual meeting at the Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel. The two organizations was …
Norwegian associations in Thailand merge Read More
The Norwegian Professor Dr. Carl F. Fey praised the development China has made in green innovation. He spoke about this at the annual Boao Forum conference. The focus at this …
China’s green innovation recognized by Norwegian Professor Read More
115 medals were awarded to winners from Cambodia, China, Finland, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, UK and Czech Republic at the International Brewing & Cider Awards. A panel of 38 international …
Scandinavian and Southeast Asian countries win medals at brewing awards Read More
The Norwegian King Harald appeared on a easter portrait on 27 March 2024 only two few weeks after having a pacemaker fitted. The King appeared in good health as he …
King Harald looks healthy on easter portrait after having pacemaker fitted Read More
The Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen added four more optional vessels to its series of methanol dual-fuel and ammonia-ready newbuildings in China. The vessels will run on methanol until …
Norwegian Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds four more options for China Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will host an Easter Sunday sermon in collaboration with the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. The event will take place at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in …
Danish and Norwegian Seamen’s Churches host joined Easter Read More
A 31-year old Norwegian man and his Thai girlfriend complained, that they lost 30,000 baht in cash and a mobile phone due to four pickpockets stealing from them outside a …
Norwegian-Thai couple lost 30,000 baht cash to pickpockets Read More
The Philippines expressed interest in working with Norwegian energy companies in order to develop renewable energy sources, according to the Philippine Embassy in Oslo on 25 March 2024. The Philippine …
Philippines want to work with Norway on renewable energy Read More
The Norwegian design firm Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects (ESNA) and Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine entered an agreement to develop a so-called surface effect ship (SES) crew boat. Construction of …
Norwegian ESNA and Singaporean Strategic Maritime collaborate Read More