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Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world

December 20, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 1 Comment

Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic Ambassadors to PH in opinion piece: “We stand together in support of Ukraine”

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

The Nordic countries and the Philippines stand firm in their commitment to long-term political, financial and military support to Ukraine. In an article published by Phil Star today, Nordic Ambassadors …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / Construction, infrastructure / Denmark / Finland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

True Global Ventures’ insights on megatrends, and the significance of AI

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

In the past, Dusan Stojanovic, Director and Founder of True Global Ventures (TGV), has guided the ScandAsia readers within the world of financial technology (fintech). The Singapore-based Swede now returns, …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Sweden wins the Women’s World Floorball Championships – again

December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Sweden wins gold in Women’s World Floorball Championships 2023 – for the 9th time in a row. The Swedish nation won the championship after a match against Finland, the scores being …

General news / Norway / Thailand

3. Advent: The youngest participant of Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023

December 17, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 1 Comment

Daniel Thu, 36 years old and from Norway, was the youngest participant in Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023. Normally Daniel works remotely as an agency manager in marketing, which …

China / General news / Norway / Sweden

China and Scandinavia fastest to adopt electric vehicles

December 16, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Data from International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that more and more countries are adopting electric vehicles (EV.) However, some countries have accelerated the adoption faster than others. The leader is …

Community news / Norway

Online Norwegian primary education for kids abroad

December 15, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Globalskolen is a Norwegian primary and lower secondary online education for children of primary school age living abroad. The offer also applies to students who have Norwegian as a second …

Cambodia / General news / Norway

Norwegians support female Cambodian tuk-tuk drivers

December 14, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

In Siem Reap a group of women is finding economic independence by becoming tuk-tuk drivers. It’s not an easy road to take, as they are met with misogyny and prejudice. …

Business in Asia / Indonesia / Norway

Navigating the corporate world in Indonesia: Seven Stones is there to help you boost your business

December 12, 2023December 22, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

ScandAsia has met with Terje Holte Nilsen, the Norwegian owner of Seven Stones, a provider of market entry services based in Bali and Jakarta, for a talk about his insights …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Hospitality / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden

Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians

December 12, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …

China / Denmark / General news / Norway / Sweden

Chinese EV brand Nio to launch new ultra-luxury flagship model

December 12, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio will launch a new ultra-luxury flagship model at the “Nio Day 2023” event. Nio Day will be held on 23 December 2023 at the Olympic …

International relations / Norway / Philippines

Norway-Philippines cooperation recognized by Filipino Senate

December 11, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

The Senate of the Philippines adopted a ‘resolution in recognition’ of the cooperation between Norway and the Philippines. This means the The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila was invited to …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Experience a Viking-inspired Winter Wonderland in Singapore

December 11, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

At Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, you can experience a ‘Nordic Christmas Adventure’ when Poinsettia Wishes 2023 takes you back to a Winter Wonderland – inspired by Vikings. In …

Business in Asia / Norway / Retail & Wholesale / Singapore / Sweden

Nordic Formula expanding to Southeast Asia

December 8, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Swedish-Norwegian Linda Jørgensen owns the beauty brand Nordic Formula. To expand her products into the global market, Linda is targeting the Asia-Pacific world. And Singapore especially, she reveals in an …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Sweden

A full Scandinavia is now striking against Tesla

December 8, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

It started with Sweden, where Swedish members of the trade union IF Metall at Tesla workshops have been striking since October. They have been protesting the company’s refusal to adapt …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Hillari’s song “Blind then” paints picture of what can happen when you take things for granted

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

Filipino-Norwegian singer, Hillari Alison recently dropped her latest single titled “Blind then.” The song talks about how a person has taken someone for granted and by the time he or …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines

December 5, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …

International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Norway optimistic about FTA with Malaysia

December 5, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Norway aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), by 2024. Finalizing the agreement would foster more opportunities for Norwegian …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian man accused of murder in Thailand now back in Norway

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian man who was initially suspected of murdering his partner in northern Thailand returned yesterday to Norway. The Norwegian left Thailand before the case was formally closed. According to …

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Yinson Production invests in Norwegian carbon capture project

December 4, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Yinson Production (YP), a Singapore-based unit of the Malaysian Yinson Group, has invested in Norway’s Carbon Removal for direct air capture projects. The undisclosed investment supports YP’s goal of decarbonizing …

Business in Asia / China / Norway / Services

TikTok taking a step towards launching Norwegian data center

December 4, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Social media giant TikTok has now acquired a facility in Norway from Green Mountain AS, to establish its largest European data center. A data center that has formerly been raising …

Community news / Norway / Thailand

1. Advent: “Biking made me free again”

December 3, 2023December 24, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Welcome to our first Advent Christmas Calendar! From this Sunday and up until Christmas Eve, ScandAsia has made little portraits of some of the participants from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden

Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia

December 2, 2023November 13, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - 1 Comment

ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnamese Vice President explores offshore wind collaboration with Equinor in Norway

December 1, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

During her official visit to Norway, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Vice President of Vietnam, led a delegation to Equinor’s office in Oslo to explore offshore wind collaboration between the …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnam and Norway strengthen multifaceted cooperation

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 - by Viet Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised the growth of Vietnam-Norway relations in all fields at her meeting on Thursday, November 30, with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus …

Denmark / General news / Norway / Thailand

Thailand ranks among lowest in English proficiency index in Asia

November 28, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s English proficiency ranks among the lowest in Asia. According to the latest EF English Proficiency Index survey, Thailand ranks 101 out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries. With a score …

Denmark / General news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Celebrate “Cake Day” with some homemade bakery in town

November 28, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Two days ago, the 26th of November every year was considered “National Cake Day.” If we traced back, cakes were believed to have been made since the Ancient Greek and …

Business in Asia / Norway / Retail & Wholesale / Thailand

Jotun introduces new collection “CANVAS” and its Global Color Card 2024 to Thailand

November 25, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Norwegian color design brand Jotun introduced “CANVAS,” its recent collection inspired by nature’s palette including twenty-three “Majestic Sense” premium paints such as “Soothing Beige,” “Rock Sugar,” “True Blue,” “Mindful Green,” …

Denmark / General news / Indonesia / Norway

Danish expertise drives Indonesia’s early green energy success

November 24, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

In a historic move, Danish experts are essential in shaping Indonesia’s accelerated green energy plan. The agreement, signed in November 2022 with over $20 billion in funding, aims to fast-track …

Denmark / General news / Norway / Opinion / Thailand

“Wish,” movie of the year to celebrate everyone who has dreams

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

“Wish,” a new animated musical film by Walt Disney made to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studio and everyone who has dreams. The story begins when a …

Business in Asia / China / Energy / Norway / Sustainability

Chinese JA Solar’s products pass EPD Assessment in Norway

November 24, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Chinese JA Solar has passed the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments in Norway. The company’s products are now registered on the EPD systems of Norway and Italy, reinforcing JA Solar’s …

Business in Asia / China / Energy / Manufacturing / Norway / Singapore

Singapore-based REC closes Norwegian facilities

November 24, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Singapore-based solar manufacturer REC has closed its two polysilicon production facilities in Norway. The Singapore-based manufacturer ceased operations in Kristiansand and Porsgrunn due to the Norwegian production being financially unsustainable. …

International relations / Norway / Taiwan

Visiting delegation wish to reopen Norwegian office in Taiwan

November 23, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Norwegian Liberal Party Chairwoman, Guri Melby, has expressed support for reestablishment a Norwegian representative office in Taipei. During a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, November 22, Melby stated …

China / General news / Norway

Visa exemption for Norwegians in China

November 22, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 2 Comments.

Are you Norwegian and going trough China soon? Then you might not need a visa. Norwegian citizens are now visa exempt for transits through China for up to six days …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 completed

November 22, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

From Chumpon to Pattaya. 700 kilometres. On a bike. That was the plan, and so it went. “Now we wait for next year,” said one the cyclists as he arrived …

Business in Asia / Norway / Sustainability / Vietnam

Norway and Vietnam marks 10-year climate cooperation

November 20, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) and Norwegian Meteorological Institute (NMI) have signed an MOU on developing weather forecasts and climate services for the 2024-2028 period. The cooperation marked …

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Asia-Pacific exhibition “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through Time” presented in Singapore

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The latest Asia-Pacific exhibition of a world-class luggage and travel bag brand, Samsonite, was presented in Singapore at the start of November 2023. It was titled “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Philippines is a hotspot for online sexual abuse of children

November 17, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

A study conducted by UNICEF from 2022 revealed that 20 percent of Filipino children aged 12-17 fall victim to sexual abuse online. Luckily, several authorities in the Philippines are taking …

Community news / Norway / Thailand

Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 open for registration

November 16, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Do you wish to gain the opportunity to connect, share knowledge and develop new business relationships? Then look no further, as the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 is just around the …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand failing to attract global talent while Nordic countries dominates top 10

November 15, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Thailand has experienced a decline in its global talent attraction, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023. In the latest index ranking, conducted by INSEAD, Thailand dropped from 75th …

Community news / Norway / Thailand

Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 has now begun

November 14, 2023November 20, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

The sky was overcast as the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya cycled off on its ‘Tour de Gulf of Thailand’ at 08am this morning from Chumpon. But the mood was …

Business in Asia / Education / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / Norway

Norwegian is revolutionizing history education from Bali

November 13, 2023November 21, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Norwegian Ole Petter Høie, an experienced entrepreneur on his third startup, is currently exploring the intersection of gaming and education with gamified history lessons under the name “The History Challenge.” …

Finland / International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden

Malaysia strengthening its relations to the Nordics

November 10, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Malaysia is strengthening its diplomatic relations to both Norway, Sweden and Finland – with the aim of expanding further bilateral trade relations. At the Nordic Day Celebration 2023, Communications and …

Community news / Norway / Singapore

Come cheer for Norway at Women’s World Floorball Championship in Singapore

November 10, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Women’s World Floorball Championships is returning to Singapore next month, after 18 years, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore writes on Facebook. From 2 December to 10 December, Team Norway will …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Nordic Run 2023: The Aftermovie

November 10, 2023November 13, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 1 Comment

The 7-minute long aftermovie of the Nordic Run 2023 is here! Embassy of Finland in Bangkok thanks all participants and sponsors on its Facebook page for making the event possible. …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Laos / Norway / Sweden

Vientiane of Laos aims to become green city

November 9, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Capital city of Laos, Vientiane has developed a green city action plan for achieving its milestone. The project will apply International Finance Corporation practices in conducting a study and data …

Business in Asia / China / Food & Beverage / Norway

Norwegian seafood expands in the Chinese market via CIIE

November 8, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian seafood industry has expanded its presence in the Chinese market through the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This is according to Andreas Thorud, the director for China and …

Business in Asia / China / Food & Beverage / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand

Nordlaks sends salmon to Asia by direct flight

November 8, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Nordlaks sent its first shipment of salmon directly to Asia by flight from Evenes in Norway, On Tuesday, November 7. The Norwegian company has stated, that they will continue to …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Norway with UNICEF continue to support Alternative Learning System program in Philippines

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Norway pledged to continue supporting the Alternative Learning System program (ALS) in Maguindanao which it has been partnering with Unicef Philippines. It also stated it will continue to support local …

Cambodia / General news / Norway

Viking Orion ship of Norway enters Cambodia

November 6, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

A big cruise ship from Norway docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia before continuing its journey towards Thailand. The ship, ‘The Viking Orion of Norway’, comes from the …