Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
A 50-year-old Norwegian man was arrested this week under the crime of murder his 39-year-old Thai boyfriend, Charit at a village in Pa Dad district of Chiang Mai province, Thailand. …
Norwegian man kills Thai partner in Chiang Mai Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Christian Lyster from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila paid a courtesy visit to Gilbert Teodoro, Secretary of National Defense · Office of the President. The Secretary and Ambassador discussed …
Norwegian Ambassador visits Filipino Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Read More
A consortium of Air France-KLM, Castlelake, Lind Invest and the Danish state is investing 12.9 billion SEK in the airline. SAS said in a press release on Tuesday, October 3. …
SAS secures billions while shareholders lose their shares Read More
Shipshave has won the SNIC Innovation Awards for its in-transit hull cleaning solution. A solution that removes biofouling to boost fuel efficiency and decarbonization. The prize was presented at the …
Norwegian Shipshave wins SNIC award in Singapore Read More
Thailand’s 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin said last week that one of the main agendas for his government is to transform Thailand into a major foreign investment destination. In accordance …
Thailand aims to be major foreign investment destination, free trade agreement with EU not yet finalized Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) recently announced its first official partnership with the Thai major retail business, Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited, promoting the campaign of “Premium-Quality Salmon from …
Norwegian Seafood Council partners with Thai major retail “Big C” promoting premium-quality salmon Read More
Norwegian singer and songwriter Anna Lotterud, also known as Anna of the North, performed for her first time in the Philippines on 29 September, 2023. Her music is often described …
‘Anna of the North’ performed in the Philippines Read More
Believer 2 has its premiere on 5 October. And viewers might get a grasp of both Southeast Asia and Scandinavia while watching the action thriller. For the filming for this …
Believer 2 was filmed in both Norway and Thailand Read More
Skarv Shipping Solutions, a Norwegian joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has placed an order at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China for up to eight “green” multipurpose vessels. The …
Skarv Shipping Solutions orders green MPPs from China Read More
A Singaporean company called Hydronav Services, was fined over $1.1 million for illegally exporting specialized equipment (an EM system) to Myanmar without the necessary permits. The company falsely stated that …
Singaporean company fined for deceiving Norwegian authorities Read More
Vietnam is drafting the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Resource Mobilization Plan (RMP) in order to prioritize renewable energy projects for implementation in 2024-2030. The JETP is the political declaration …
Vietnam continues drafting Just Energy Transition Partnership Resource Mobilization Plan Read More
Norwegian-Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, also known as Veronica Ngo, made sure her character ‘Kami’ had some lines in Vietnamese in the new, upcoming film “The Creator.” She had many …
Norwegian-Vietnamese Veronica Ngo promotes her local language in new film Read More
Nordic expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year must from 1 January 2024 include their foreign income in their tax calculation to the Thai Revenue …
Soon expats living in Thailand must include foreign income in tax calculation Read More
A new five-year collaboration between Norway and Indonesia has been signed, aiming to cut carbon emissions by protecting and restoring rainforest. Green groups hope that the deal will inspire other …
New funding pact between Norway and Indonesia Read More
An Indonesian energy transition project, supported by both Denmark and Norway, has been delayed. But perhaps that’s good? Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is project funded by the G7 …
Indonesian energy transition plan delayed. Perhaps for the better Read More
Rising demand for salmon in Southeast Asia is led by the region’s taste for sushi. This is according to the latest consumer trends report shared at the Seafood Asia expo …
Sushi craze is driving the demand for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia Read More
Cooperation between China and Norway on a more sustainable future is on the right track. The state secretary of Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, said on Tuesday, …
China and Norway will further green cooperation Read More
Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to add more flights to international destinations as well as launch new ones. According to CEO Chai Eamsiri, the airline will launch new flights …
THAI airline plans more flights to Norway and other countries Read More
More than 300 people came to honor Viking culture and heritage at the NordCham Nordic Viking Party 2023 in Manila on 16 September, embracing the Viking spirit. “The Norse Saga …
NordCham Philippines’ memorable Viking Party 2023 Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur invites to Norwegian seafood gala dinner on 6 October, 2023. “There are still available spots,” they write on their Facebook post. For RM …
Come to Norwegian Gala Dinner in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Malaysian arrested in Norway for alleged espionage, a charge that has now been changed to financial fraud, was supposedly recruited by a foreigner while studying in Australia. A Kuala …
Malaysian student arrested in Norway was recruited by foreigner in Australia Read More