Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new report by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) concludes the Nordic governments have in recent times adopted a more cautious approach towards the One China policy in …
New report on the Nordics’ relation to Taiwan Read More
The Norwegian King Harald is hospitalized due to an infection in Malaysia, where the 87-year old King was on holiday. According to Norwegian media, the King is a patient at …
Norway’s King Harald hospitalized in Malaysia Read More
The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore, also known as NBAS, announced their new member Bluco yesterday, 26 February 2024. Bluco is the creator of GARDR, which creates skincare for men …
NBAS welcomes new member with connections to Norway Read More
The Myanmar Government has decided to put a stop to new licenses for offshore trawling in the Taninthayi Region fishing industry. This decision has been made due to several investigations …
Myanmar makes environmental move after Norwegian research Read More
The Mandarin Oriental has invited Swedish chef Sayan Isaksson to showcase his food from 26 February 2024 to 3 March 2024. The theme of the eating experience is “Simply Scandinavian”. …
Swedish chef returns to Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Norwegian company Telenor, one of the four mobile operators in Myanmar, complied with an order from the Myanmar telecommunication Ministry, which asked them to stop a website from spreading …
Telenor blocks controversial website in Myanmar Read More
Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store, expressed interest in expanding cooperation with China on issues such as energy and climate change. The Prime Minister was participating in the yearly Kirkenes …
Norwegian PM wants to deepen ties with China Read More
Sweden, the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a $12 million program on 21 February 2024 to protect the rights of migrants in Asia from exploitation, …
Sweden, EU and IOM launch $12 million program to protect migrant workers rights Read More
Laos is making it mandatory for foreign investors to create a local bank account within 15 days of getting their business license. This new rule has applied since 10 February …
Foreign investors are now required to have Laos bank account Read More
The Norwegian company Nordic Aqua Partners prepares for their first harvest in their land-based salmon farm in Gaotang, Ningbo in eastern China. According to the company, the test slaughter produced …
Norwegian salmon farm prepares for first harvest in China Read More
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, Kjell Tormod Pettersen, met yesterday, 20 February 2024, for a work lunch. …
Norwegian Ambassador met with ASEAN Secretary-General Read More
This week the Ministry of Local Government and Modernization approved a quarry close to the second largest rock carving site in Norway. This has caused some confusion due to the …
Norway preserves world heritage abroad but not at home Read More
Viking Cruise Line will be the first to operate domestic sailing in China for international travelers. “We are proud that Viking will be the first to operate domestic sailings in …
Scandinavian cruise ship will bring foreign travelers to China Read More
The medical insurance scheme for tourists visiting Thailand, which the Thai government announced last week, will not only cover tourists who have obtained a tourist visa before their arrival to …
More details available on medical insurance for tourists visiting Thailand Read More
The Singaporean government wants to move the flights departing from the city-state to use environmentally sustainable jet fuel. Therefore the price for a ticket to fly out of Singapore will …
Travelers have to pay more to leave Singapore from 2026 Read More
Norway has announced a multi-year green maritime program primarily targeting Singapore, but also other Southeast Asian countries. The program is called The Singapore Green Maritime High Potential Opportunities (HPO) program. …
Norway begins green maritime export campaign in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong is hosting a “Viking Open Day” event. The event will include various activities for kids such as bouncy castles, face painting and …
Viking Open Day at NIS in Hong Kong Read More
Mazlan Othman, a pioneering Malaysian astrophysicist, urges the Malaysian schools to draw more inspiration from the way Scandinavian schools teach science. She has a wish for more girls to get …
Malaysia’s first astrophysicist is inspired by Scandinavian schools Read More
Norway terminates au pair Scheme for non-EEA country nationals from 15 March 2024. This was declared by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security today. The ministry says the …
Norway terminates Au Pair Scheme for non-EEA nationals Read More
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists Read More
The popular yellow play device is now officially available in Norway, Sweden, Singapore and Malaysia as well as a number of other countries. Malaysia where the devises gets manufactured has …
Playdates now available in Malaysia Read More
The conflict between the Thai berry pickers and their employers in Sweden and Finland gained renewed attention last week, as several demonstrations took place in front of the UN, ILO …
Thai berry pickers demonstrate for labor rights Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Norway claims the Norwegian Intelligence Services are calling them out for being an intelligence threat to Norway without factual evidence. In the 2024 “Assessment of Current …
China Denies Allegations of Intelligence Threat to Norway Read More
Last month Norway announced that they will allow deep-sea mining exploration on their continental shelf. They argue that the rest of the world can no longer afford to fall behind …
Norway allows deep sea mining to compete with China Read More
Over USD 100,000 has already been collected, says leaders from Bali. The head of Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters from The Bali Sun the following: “We tested …
Tourism Tax in Bali has already earned $100,000 Read More
Norse Atlantic Airline has announced new direct flights between Oslo, Norway, and Bangkok, Thailand. To celebrate this announcement the staff from Norse Atlantic Airways went on the streets of Oslo …
New direct flights between Oslo and Thailand Read More
According to the Norwegian national security and intelligence agencies, the threats against Norway are at their highest and have not been this serious in decades. China and Russia are the …
Norwegian intelligence sees China as a thread Read More
In the Philippines they have announced a collaboration between themselves and Norway, where the Philippines aim to have 35% renewable energy by 2030. This means they will decrease their use …
The Philippines teams up with Norway for greener energy Read More
The Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya and the Norwegian ambassador to Indonesia Rut Kruger Giverin met this Monday to mark the beginning of the process to fight …
Norway and Indonesia working together against deforestation Read More
From the second half of 2024, all foreigners will be able to skip the manual passport control and instead use the automatic lanes in Singapore. The automated passport control lanes, …
Automated Passport control for all in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian specialty coffee roaster, café chain and bar concept is planning to open a shop in Jakarta. The opening date hasn’t been revealed yet, but it will be located …
Norwegian Coffeehouse “Fuglen” will open in Indonesia Read More
A delegation of Members of Parliament from Norway, Sweden and Denmark praised the improved access to health services for underprivileged communities in Cambodia on their four day visit. The Nordic …
Nordic MP’s praise access to health services in Cambodia Read More
Chinese tourist are more interested in adventurous and experience-based trips for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2024. This is in stark contrast to the trends pre-pandemic, where Chinese tourists …
New Chinese travelers want Northern Lights and adventure Read More
Cambodia-Visa has introduced a new visa process specifically for Norwegians. The website has also made tailored websites for residents from the following countries: the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland and Qatar. Norwegian …
New Visa Process for Norwegians traveling to Cambodia Read More
The Government of Malaysia has now introduced a one-year Graduate Pass, which allows international students to extend their stay in Malaysia for as much as a year. The pass will …
Scandinavian graduates can now stay for a year in Malaysia Read More
Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …
Norwegian oil sold in Asia again Read More
A renewable energy delegation made the long trip from the Philippines to Norway last week. They arrived during a winter storm, but were, according to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in …
Energy delegation from Philippines visits Norway Read More
The Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, says Norway could play a role in establishing a cross-border aid plan for the people of Myanmar suffering displacement due to the …
Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs: Norway could play a role in Myanmar cross-border aid plan Read More
Ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration (also known as Tet Festival) the Norwegian ambassador among others released a video paying tribute to all the Vietnamese street workers – …
Ambassadors pay tribute to Vietnamese street workers Read More
Norway and China made an agreement to strengthen their collaboration on safeguarding multilateralism, upholding free trade and to cooperate in issues of green cooperation. The announcement came after China’s Foreign …
Norway and China agreed on common goals Read More
This week the Norwegian telco group Telenor announced a drop of value in their True Corp investment. A 8.04 billion Norwegian kroner impairment has been announced. In accounting, impairment is …
Telenor recognizes impairment in Thai True Corp investment Read More
The Chinese car HiPhi Z won the El Prix in Norway, held by the Norwegian Automobile Association to test Electric Vehicles’ ability to drive in cold weather. The biannual El …
Chinese HiPhi Z wins cold weather test in Norway Read More
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is advising against swimming on certain beaches in Singapore. Due to the high levels of Enterococcus bacteria the beaches Sembawang Park and Pasir Ris should …
High levels of bacteria makes two beaches in Singapore dangerous Read More
A joint statement from countries of the world urges the military in Myanmar to cease all violence against civilians, as the military coup passes its third anniversary. The joint statement …
Joint statement condemns violence in Myanmar Read More
Way up north, in the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, Chinese energy buses will now be driving on the icy roads. The buses have been constructed by Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., …
Chinese energy buses successful in Kirkenes’ arctic climate Read More
All foreigners will have to pay a tourism tax of 150.000 rupiah ($12.80), when they visit Bali in Indonesia from the 14 February 2024 and onwards. This includes both mainland …
New tourism tax in Bali Read More
An impressive amount of Norwegian frozen cod has been exported to Vietnam. 1,382 tons, which is 141 percent higher than in the same month last year, according to The …
Vietnam increases import of Norwegian cod Read More
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)’s Open Day event is an opportunity to experience the school and meet different members, so you can get a better understanding as to …
KL school hosting an Open Day Read More
Nordcham Indonesia and Mandala Consulting host a joint event in Jakarta where the business implications of the Indonesian elections in 2024 will be discussed. High-level executives in Nordic companies and …
Nordcham invites to discuss business implications after Indonesian election Read More
Three staff members of Norwegian People’s Aid in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, were awarded individual Certificates of Merit on Friday, 26 January 2024. The Awards were given to NPA/RENEW Provincial …
Staff awarded for Norwegian mine clearing in Vietnam Read More