Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sales of Norwegian salmon in China more than doubled in January, compared to a year earlier. China’s food and beverage sector is bouncing back after the lifting of the country’s …
Norway’s salmon sales to China more than doubled in January Read More
State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Erling Rimestad, shared that Norway is looking forward to sharing experience and cooperating with Vietnam in offshore wind power at a …
Norway looks forward to cooperate with Vietnam in offshore wind power Read More
Norwegian police briefly detained environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg on Wednesday during a protest in Oslo. Indigenous campaigners and other activists are demanding the removal of wind turbines from reindeer pastures …
Greta Thunberg detained in Norway during demonstration Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Hanoi along with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) co-hosted a seminar “Norway-Vietnam: Cooperation opportunities in aquaculture and seafood” on 28 February 2023 …
Norway and Vietnam boost cooperation in aquaculture and seafood export Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) will organize a Nordic Business Lunch on 10 March 2023 at the Aquavit Restaurant in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Aquavit …
Save date for Nordic Business Lunch in Philippines Read More
Telenor announced Wednesday, March 1, that the merger between its subsidiary, Dtac, and its competitor True is in the works. This is the second mobile merger Telenor has landed in …
Telenor completes Thailand merger Read More
Chinese moviegoers had the chance to experience a piece of Scandinavia during the Nordic Cinema Art Week in Beijing. Here, sustainable stories brought filmmakers and audiences together to discuss sustainability …
Nordic films brings sustainability stories to China Read More
Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Trần Lưu Quang, recently met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt, and discussed potential collaborations in several areas during the 52nd regular …
Vietnam Deputy PM meets Norwegian official at UN Human Rights Council Read More
Singapore-based Yinson Green Technologies, has made a strategic investment in Zeabuz, a Norwegian startup specializing in autonomous shipping services. Yinson said, the investment will allow it to work with Zeabuz …
Yinson invests in Norwegian autonomous shipping startup Read More
The recent meeting, Climate Executive Dialogue, between Nordic countries and the Philippines wrapped up successfully. According to the Finnish Embassy in Manila Facebook page, all parties discussed effective ways to …
Climate Executive Dialogue between Nordic countries and Philippines wrap up Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Hanoi, Vietnam recently welcomed a new trainee, Kine Høve Johnsen, to work at the embassy for the next six months. Originally, she is from Harstad, …
Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam welcomes new trainee Read More
The government of West Sumatra, Indonesia, is pursuing cooperation with Norwegian firms to tackle the problem of waste in the province. Delegates from West Sumatra are exploring a possible cooperation …
West Sumatra looks to Norway for waste handling cooperation Read More
The EU-funded transdisciplinary scientific project, PANDASIA, had its first meeting during the mid of February 2023 in Khon Kaen to discuss solutions in reducing future risks of zoonoses spread in …
EU-funded project PANDASIA works on reducing risks of zoonoses spread in Thailand Read More
Chairman of EuroCham, Alain Cany, shared with Ho Chi Minh City top leaders that foreign-invested firms have urged the Vietnamese government to ease visa restrictions to boost the country’s tourism …
Foreign firms in Vietnam urge country to ease visa restrictions Read More
Ahmad Munasir Rafie Pratama, a lecturer at the Indonesian Islamic University (UII), was reported missing Feb. 16, after attending a series of academic activities at the University of Southeastern Norway …
Missing Indonesian lecturer detected in Boston Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rut Kruger Giverin, had a two-day visit to West Papua on Monday, February 20, to witness the sustainable development in the province. During her visit, …
Norwegian Ambassador of Indonesia to observe sustainable development Read More
The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Ith Samheng, recently met with Ambassadors from four Nordic countries; Sweden’s Jon Astrom Grondahl, Norway’s Astrid Emilie Helle, Denmark’s Jon Thorgaard and Finland’s …
Nordic countries support Cambodia in improving labor rights and freedom Read More
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has prepared about 450 activities to boost exports in 2023, focusing mainly on four potential markets: the Middle East, South Asia, China, and Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and …
Thailand prepares 450 events to boost exports Read More
The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states – Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, recently had an inaugural joint committee meeting where they assessed the implementation of …
Philippines and Europe Free Trade Association reaffirm economic cooperation Read More
299 old bombs from the Vietnam-American war were discovered by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the RENEW project in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. They were safely destroyed in An Mỹ …
More post-war bombs discovered in Quang Tri Vietnam Read More
Scandinavian airline, SAS, announced they were hit by a cyber-attack February 14. The company urged customers to refrain from using the app that accordingly had been compromised. Later the airline said …
SAS hit by hackers Read More
Huawei and its partners were awarded the Special Jury Prize at the World AI Cannes Festival, for their solution to protect endangered wild Atlantic salmon in Norway. Wild Atlantic salmon …
Huawei win prize for protecting Norway’s endangered salmon Read More
China-based tech giants are raising international concerns on national security. Beijing has continuously denied any link to cyber attacks or espionage through tech companies, but the western world keeps feeling …
Chinese tech giants face scrutiny due to spy concerns Read More
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will end his term in October as planned, according to spokesperson. This was stated after a German newspaper reported a further extension until April 2024, was …
NATO chief Stoltenberg won’t extend term Read More
Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai, Lise Nordgaard, had an interview with CGTN and its reporter, Wu Bin, about Norway’s expectation in strengthening China-Norway bilateral relations. The Consul General highlighted that …
Norway to promote tourism and seafood exports to China Read More
The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, said in an interview with STT News Agency that he is certain that Finland and Sweden will be accepted to join NATO by July 2023. …
Finnish president wants Finland and Sweden to join NATO by Summer 2023 Read More
Nongprue town in Pattaya city, Chonburi of Thailand is currently hosting a walking street fair and festival, “Chom Chim Shop Chill,” starting from yesterday, 10 February 2023 until tonight, 11 …
Enjoy Nongprue walking street fair and festival in Chonburi Read More
NOTE: Danish State owned media DR has removed this news from its files! In its decision, DR explains that they should never have helped spread a story based on 1 …
American journalist accuses U.S. for being behind Nord Stream pipelines sabotage in Baltic Sea Read More
The European Union Delegation sets to host “European Film Festival Cambodia (EUFF23)” from 17-26 February 2023 at four different locations; Bophana Center, French Institute, Meta House and Aeon 1 Mall’s …
European Film Festival to take place in Cambodia Read More
Norway’s justice minister has apologized for failing to admit, that she installed and used TikTok on her government-issued phone. The Chinese video-sharing app, has raised fears in the West that …
Norwegian minister under fire for using TikTok on her work phone Read More
Norway is hoping to further cooperation in sustainable technologies with China. The two countries have long been collaborating in the fields of fishing, maritime and the oil and gas industries, …
Norway hopes to boost green cooperation with China Read More
The Nordic Embassies including the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, Finnish Embassy in Manila, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, and Embassy of Sweden in Manila will organize the …
Advance sustainability solutions in “Nordic-Philippines Climate Executive Dialogue” Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …
Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022 Read More
Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle startup, launched its P7 sedan and its G9 SUV in Denmark, Norway and Sweden on Friday, February 3, 2023. The Chinese company has priced its …
Chinese Tesla rival launches EVs in Scandinavian countries Read More
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic unions will quit the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in protest of “immoral activity”, including holding a congress in Oman, which has limited press freedom, …
Nordic unions to quit global journalists’ federation Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) invites interested participants to join a special business luncheon in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 10 February 2023, 11.30 AM to 2.00 PM. …
Join NordCham Business Luncheon in Vietnam Read More
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is currently in Japan as part of his Asian tour. A tour, that has sparked suspicion in China. Stoltenberg first arrived in Seoul Jan. 29. …
China suspicious as Stoltenberg seeks stronger alliance with Asia Read More
Director General Auramon Supthaweethum from Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department shared that the discussion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will soon be resumed, after …
Thailand to resume Free Trade Agreement discussion with EU Read More
By sitting along the ocean, burying your toes in the sand, listening to the waves, breathing in the salty air, and wishing to find an exotic seashell, one tends to …
Blue space: Tune in with your natural heritage Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines)is to host the “Nordic Sustainability Awards” ceremony on 24 May 2023 in Makati, Metro Manila. There are five main award …
NordCham Philippines to host “Nordic Sustainability Awards” Read More
Based on its own survey, Telenor Asia says people across Asia are increasingly socializing more online than they do in person. The survey dives into people’s digital lives and forms …
Telenor Asia survey: Online gaming goes mainstream due to mobile access Read More
New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …
Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place. Read More
A Norwegian study has found an extensive amount of metals and minerals ranging from copper to rare earths, authorities said on Friday. These resources are in high demand due to …
Norwegian metals might make Europe less dependent on China Read More
According to the Norwegian central bank, Norway’s biggest wealth fund has excluded a company from China for selling weapons to Myanmar. The fund states, that they have cut all ties …
Norwegian fund drops Chinese firm for selling aircrafts to Myanmar Read More
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, 29 January 2023, that Turkey may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden. “If necessary, we can give a different response concerning …
Turkey says it may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden Read More
To mark the International Women’s Day 2023, SwedCham’s Women4Women Committee and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invite you to a screening of the movie “She Said” at The Projector …
Women4Women and Sweden in Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day with movie screening Read More
In collaboration with Ericsson, EUROCHAM Malaysia hosts a session on 5G and how its connectivity capabilities will be crucial for the transformation of the Malaysian digital landscape. The event “5G …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and Ericsson to host event on Malaysia’s digital transformation Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has proudly announced a featuring of the Norwegian capital, Oslo, in the New York Times. The Embassy therefore took the opportunity to state the city, which …
Norway in Singapore highlights feature of Norwegian capital Oslo in the New York Times Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has not been sitting on its hands lately as it announced a courtesy visit made by the Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji …
Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities visited EUROCHAM Malaysia Read More