Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Norwegian authorities said on Friday, September 22, that they have dropped the allegations of espionage against a 25-year-old Malaysian student. Instead, they are now holding him on suspicion of a …
Norway change spying charges against Malaysian student Read More
Last week, yet another round of free trade negotiations between EFTA and Thailand was held in Bangkok, moving the parties one step closer towards a full agreement, the Norwegian Embassy …
Norway and Thailand: One step closer to free trade Read More
Note: This article was run through ChatGPT to help improve the language. First you will read my version. Below is what ChatGPT suggested. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the gap …
Artificial Intelligence increases gap between rich and poor countries Read More
Norwegian representatives of the country’s seafood industry, took part in a panel discussion during a workshop at Seafood Expo Asia. The Exhibition ran from September 11 to 13 in Singapore. …
Norway and Singapore shares ideas for maximizing seafood opportunities in Asia Read More
In recent weeks, Norwegian Equinor has entered into large contracts with Chinese Cosl for the rental of floating rigs. Christian Tybring Gjedde, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, believes …
Norwegian politicians react to Equinor’s China deal Read More
Discover the Nordic way of working on 18 October 2023, when NordCham Philippines invites to a job fair event which will provide insight into Northern work values. Trust and transparency, …
NordCham Philippines Invitation: “Work The Nordic Way” Read More
Indonesian vaccine manufacturer Bio Farma has formed a 10-year partnership with The Coalition For Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in Norway to boost the manufacturing of outbreak vaccines. As a response …
Norway and Indonesia in new vaccine partnership Read More
Norwegian salmon brand Salma pushes themselves back into the Asian market after initial efforts were disrupted by the pandemic. During the Seafood Expo Asia (SEA) event which was held from …
Norwegian salmon brand is ready for South East Asia Read More
A Singaporean court fined the supplying company Hydronav and two of its employees on 19 September 2023 for exporting a sonar system to a Burmese navy vessel in 2018 without …
Norwegian Kongsberg involuntarily supplied Myanmar navy ship Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rut Krüger Griverin, encourages Indonesian sustainable companies to cooperate with their local societies. The ambassador and the Regent of Banyuwangi, Ipuk Fiestiandani Azwar Anas visited the …
Norway to sustainable Indonesia: Collaborate locally Read More
Norway has maintained its top position for the second consecutive year in the Global Retirement Index. The Nordic country came in first with a score of 83%. Of other Nordic …
Norway on top while Singapore and China improve in Global Retirement Index 2023 Read More
Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the huge Norwegian Wealth Fund, has bought a 5 percent share in the local Malaysian company, Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad. Cahya Mata is a …
Norwegian Wealth Fund invests in Malaysia Read More
The Netflix series “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons” released their seventh season on September 15 2023 – and this time with both Finland and Indonesia included. Since 2016 when the …
Indonesian and Finnish prisons featured in Netflix series Read More
Jonas Andersson – the well-known Thai-Swedish entertainer singing mostly Thai country songs – was a surprise bonus for the participants at the 2023 Cray Fish Party of the Thai Nordic …
Lively Crayfish Party 2023 in Bangkok Read More
The 2024/25 itineraries of the ships “Norwegian Spirit” and “Norwegian Sun” cruising around Asia were recently released by the Norwegian Cruise Line. With a 12-day cruise trip, the “Norwegian Spirit” …
“Norwegian Spirit” and “Norwegian Sun” ready to cruise around Asia Read More
The leading Norwegian energy company, Equinor recently submitted a $374 million plan to develop its Eirin gas discovery in the North Sea which holds about 27.6 million barrels of oil. …
Equinor submits plan to develop gas discovery in North Sea Read More
Norwegian Katrine Solhaug’s journey into the world of social consciousness and her commitment to making a positive impact have for several years been manifested in Babel Guesthouse in Siem Reap, …
Norwegian couple expands their eco-friendly concept in Cambodia Read More
The Chinese government threatens retaliation after the EU Commission announced they will investigate whether electric cars from China are exported to Europe with large state subsidies. According to the Financial …
China warns of consequences if EU investigates state aid for EV’s Read More
Thailand has secured the ninth spot among 87 countries listed as the most business-friendly in 2023, the Royal Thai Embassy in the U.S recently shared on its Facebook page. The …
Scandinavia in top while Thailand is ranked 9th most business-friendly country in 2023 Read More
The Royal Malaysian Police has been informed of the arrest of a Malaysian student suspected of espionage in Norway. This is according to a statement made by Malaysia’s Home Minister, …
Malaysian police have been notified of arrest in Norway Read More
Longboat Energy, an E&P company active in Norway and Malaysia, has agreed to acquire privately held Topaz Number One Limited. The company is thereby increasing its working interest in the …
Longboat Energy announces Asia acquisition Read More
The European Commission is considering imposing punitive rates to protect EU automakers against cheaper Chinese EV imports. “Global markets are now flooded with cheaper electric cars,” said European Commission President, …
EU considers imposing taxes against Chinese EV companies Read More
Norwegian SFL Corporation Ltd. received a car-shipping vessel, manufactured in China on Tuesday, September 12. The ship is dual-powered by liquefied natural gas to fulfill current emission requirements. The vessel, …
Chinese car-shipping vessel delivered to Norwegian SFL Read More
Private and public representatives from Norway and Vietnam recently attended the “Energy Transition: Norway-Vietnam Business Partnership” seminar to further discuss the topic on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 in Ho Chi …
Norway and Vietnam further discuss energy transition at seminar Read More
Europe’s solar power industry has warned, that cheap Chinese imports has pushed some EU manufacturers to the brink of bankruptcy. Norwegian Crystals, a producer of the ingot used in solar …
Cheap Chinese imports may cause bankruptcies in the EU Solar business Read More
Norwegian offshore vessel provider, Siem Offshore, has secured a contract extension for the Siem Topaz vessel in Taiwan. The vessel was in March fixed by Helix Energy Solutions’ marine contracting …
Norwegian offshore vessel company awarded more work in Taiwan Read More
A 25-year-old Malaysian citizen was arrested by Norway’s domestic security agency PST on 8 September 2023 on charges of conducting intelligence against the Norwegian country. Norway’s domestic security agency, PST, …
Malaysian arrested for espionage in Norway Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) cordially invite you to join the event, …
Do not miss “Business Speed Matching & Welcome Back Networking Cocktail” event Read More
Assistant Director General of the National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines, Jonathan Malaya, said on 9 September 2023 that the country should consider banning the use of the Chinese-owned …
TikTok: Will the Philippines follow Scandinavian suit? Read More