Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Voters who are registered in Moss municipality but currently staying abroad can vote in the county council elections in Østfold from November 6 to November 17. The Ministry of Local …
Norwegians from Moss can now vote for the local re-election Read More
Scandinavian film enthusiast residing in Vietnam are invited to attend the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival which will be held from 21-25 November 2023 in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands …
You are invited to Vietnam Film Festival Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways recently launched its first direct flight between Oslo, Norway and Bangkok, Thailand on 2 November 2023 in an attempt to strengthen ties and cultural exchange between the …
Norse Atlantic Airways launches direct flights between Oslo and Bangkok Read More
Norwegian oil company Aker BP and construction firm Aibel held the first steel cutting ceremony for the Munin platform in Thailand. A platform which is being built for the Yggdrasil …
Steel cutting ceremony in Thailand for Norwegian platform Read More
Australian Magazine “Delicious” highlighted nine different types of coffee from all over the world – Scandinavia and Southeast Asia included. The featured Singaporean coffee is the ‘kopi.’ Also known as …
Ever tried putting cheese in your coffee? Read More
Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, Funding Societies, secures US$7.5 million in debt funding from Norfund. A Norwegian Development Financial Institution (DFI). This marks the first debt transaction done by …
Norway funds Southeast Asian enterprises Read More
Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and Sweden’s leader Ulf Kristersson recently held discussions about green transitions and the European Union (EU) affairs on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Both …
Norwegian and Swedish PMs discuss green transitions and EU affairs Read More
Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide said despite Norway’s supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, Norway believes Israel may have broken international law in the ongoing war in the Middle East, …
Norway says Israel may have broken international law in ongoing war in Middle East Read More
28 October 2023 was a special day for NordCham Vietnam. Not only was it the date of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 – but it was also a date which …
The winners of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 Read More
The seventh round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on 6-9 November 2023. According to Auramon …
7th round of Thai-EFTA negotiation to be held in Geneva Read More
Joint energy venture between Aboitiz Power Corp. and Norwegian Scatec, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), said it aims to continue adopting sustainable practices to help reduce impacts of climate change. …
Filipino-Norwegian firm SNAP reduce impacts of climate change Read More
A 52-year-old woman named Mya Kyay Mon was arrested with an expired Norwegian passport by Manipur police on 23 October 2023 from Khwairamband Keithel market in Imphal city of India …
Myanmar-based armed militant arrested in India with Norwegian passport Read More
Around 600 sporty Thai and Nordic people joined on Sunday 29 October 2023 the first Nordic Run, organized jointly by all the Nordic embassies in Thailand. The embassies had quickly …
First Nordic Run in Bangkok a success Read More
The Norwegian government announced that Norway and Sweden agreed to set up a joint police station against cross-border crimes on Friday, 27 October 2023. “We must have control at the …
Norway and Sweden agrees to set up joint police station against cross-border crimes Read More
Norwegian energy company Equinor announced that it will participate in the first Norway’s offshore wind auction and will submit a proposal for pre-qualification. “It starts with the pre-qualification and then …
Equinor to participate in first Norway offshore wind auction Read More
Norwegian medical company, Somamed AS, has had an increase in its annual sales by 450% since they moved its production to Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi writes on Facebook. …
Norwegian ‘Rhino Horns’ increase in sale after partnership with Vietnam Read More
After three years of postponement, ‘Forkbeard: A Viking Musical Odyssey’ is finally making its debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this weekend, from October 27 to 29, 2023, at KLPac. The …
This weekend: Viking Musical in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines signed a €60 million Green Economy Program, aiming to assist the Philippines in renewing its economy on Thursday, 26 October 2023 during the …
EU and Philippines sign €60 million Green Economy Program Read More
China has become the biggest Asian market for Norwegian salmon, surpassing Japan and South Korea for the first time ever this year, according to Yicai Global. Norway exported NOK5.6 billion …
China becomes No.1 Asian market for Norwegian salmon Read More
Norwegian telecom company Telenor reported that its earnings in the third-quarter reached above expectations due to growing mobile service revenue and lower energy prices in the Nordics. “The third quarter …
Telenor reports “solid growth and earnings” in third quarter Read More
The association for nordic people living in Phuket, Skandinaver på Phuket, has developed a ringbinder with all the papers elderly people (as well as other mortals) should prepare and fill …
Help for relatives in case of death in Thailand Read More
Malaysia got its first energy storage system for electric car charging stations last week, with some help from the Norwegian company Pixii, who provides complete systems that transfer energy from …
Malaysia gets its first energy storage systems from Norway Read More
Norwegian 86-year-old King Harald V tested positive for coronavirus and has mild, cold-like symptoms, royal officials said on 22 October. “His Majesty the King has been diagnosed with corona and …
Norwegian King Harald V tests positive for COVID-19 Read More
It’s back! Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is once again inviting you to its annual signature event “Seafood under the Stars.” The event will take place on Thursday, 25 January 2024 …
Come to Seafood Under The Stars 2024! Read More
Vietnam ‘s city Hanoi will hold the 8th “VietFood, Beverage, and Professional Packing Machine (VietFood&Beverage Propack)” fair from 8-11 November 2023. The event will feature 300 booths by 250 businesses …
Vietnam to hold international food, beverage, and professional packing machine fair Read More
The Youth Progress Index conducted by the European Youth Forum and Social Progress Initiative reported that Nordic countries were ranked in the top five of the list, having high quality …
Nordic countries ranked top of having high quality of life for youths Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, is considering building a dealer network in Europe to speed up sales growth. Nio launched in Norway in 2021 and then entered Germany, the Netherlands, …
Chinese Nio is building a dealer network to boost EV sales in Europe Read More
A Norwegian Navy ship shadowed a Chinese container ship after accusations concerning damages to a gas pipeline in the Gulf of Finland. The Norwegian Navy observed the Chinese ship for …
Norwegian Navy shadows Chinese vessel after pipe damage Read More
Denmark and Sweden are among the top five countries to live in for remote employees, out of 108 countries evaluated. Southeast Asia can be found further down the line. The …
The best countries to live in for remote working Read More
Norwegian-backed nutrient company Full Circle Biotechnology has partnered up with Thailand-based aquaculture technology startup HydroNeo to produce a high-protein, low-carbon additive for aquaculture feeds. Full Circle developed a ‘waste-to-protein’ production …
Norway and Thailand collaborate on low-carbon aquafeed Read More
Norway is planning to assist the Philippines in its training offshore wind workforce as many Norwegian stakeholders have their expertise in the energy and maritime sectors. According to the Norwegian …
Norway to assist Philippines in training offshore wind workforce Read More
Yesterday the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced the registration opening for the Nordic Run 2023 in Bangkok on its Facebook page. Just an hour later, the event was fully …
Nordic Run 2023 fully booked in one hour Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM Cambodia) invites you who are a researcher, communications expert, or senior executive to join the upcoming “AI Boot Camp: For Professionals.” The …
EUROCHAM looks forward to share knowledge about AI in Cambodia Read More
Norway is eyeing expanding cooperation with the Philippines in the aquaculture and retail sector, according to Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas Lyster. The Ambassador shared with Manila Bulletin …
Norway eyes expanding ties with Philippines in aquaculture and retail sector Read More
Filipino-Norwegian artist, Hillari Alison appeared on Live CNN Philippines with Christine Jacob Sandejas on Monday, 16 October 2023, talking about her journey in the music industry and her first recent …
Filipino-Norwegian artist Hillari talks about her journey as musician Read More
Norwegian paint brand Jotun is expanding its presence in the Philippines. The company has announced that they are set to open three retail stores in the Southeast Asian country. The …
Norwegian paint company expanding in the Philippines Read More
Nordic Aqua Partners have announced the appointment of Andreas Thorud as the new managing director for its operational activities in China. With 17 years’ experience in China and his extensive …
Nordic Aqua Partners appoints new managing director for China operations Read More
A Vietnamese ballerina, Đỗ Hoàng Khang Ninh will perform as Giselle in the classic ballet “Giselle” with the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) in Ho …
Vietnamese ballerina trained in Norway to perform in “Giselle” classic ballet in HCM City Read More
A Norwegian tourist has been stabbed in Chiang Mai. The man is in critical condition and is currently in the ICU at Chiang Mai Ram 1 Hospital, where he is …
Norwegian tourist stabbed in Chiang Mai Read More
Export of frozen Norwegian cod to China fell 74 percent in the third quarter of 2023. The decline made China the fourth largest destination for frozen cod during the period, …
China imports of frozen cod from Norway has significantly declined Read More
The Chinese ambassador to Norway, Hou Yue, paid a courtesy call to Norwegian State Secretary, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, the ambassador stated that China …
Chinese ambassador to Norway on courtesy call Read More
Two Thai citizens has died in a traffic accident on national highway 7 in Hallingdal, Norway on Wednesday, October 11. Another five Thai citizens were in the car during the …
Thai citizens in fatal accident in Norway Read More
Nordic Run 2023 is set to be on Sunday, 29 October 2023 at Benjakitti Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is free of charge, though it has limitations for numbers …
Be ready to sign up for Nordic Run 2023 Read More
Police in Chiang Mai is not as sure as they initially were when on Tuesday 3 October 2023 they told local media that they suspected a 58 year old Norwegian …
Thai Police not sure Norwegian man killed his partner in Chiang Mai Read More
The British-Norwegian boy band, A1, announced to perform in concerts in Manila, the Philippines to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The concerts will be held on 12 October at SMX Convention …
British-Norwegian boy band A1 to perform in its 25th anniversary concerts in Manila Read More
Norwegian airline announced that it will set up an extra flight for departing Norwegians and other Nordic citizens out of Israel to Oslo. According to a press release, the flight …
Norwegian airline to set up extra flight for flying Nordic citizens out of Israel Read More
A new research released on 10 October 2023 by World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe reported about mental health of girls and women in Europe and Central Asia, …
New research released about girls and women mental health in Europe and Central Asia Read More
Communication service provider (CSP) Telenor embarked on its Asian journey in 1997, bought its first stake in Digi (Malaysia) in 1999, and have been telco change-makers in the region ever …
Another exciting chapter for Telenor in Asia has begun: two monumental mergers landed to reshape the business Read More
Singapore and Taiwan were amongst the top six countries with the longest average working hours last year, according to a report on international labor by the the Taiwanese Ministry of …
Taiwan and Singapore has the longest work hours Read More
Norwegian author Jon Fosse is a novelist, essayist, poet, children’s author but also a playwright, and he just won the Nobel Prize in Literature on 5 October 2023. The Swedish …
Norwegian Jon Fosse wins Nobel Prize in Literature Read More