Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion, as part of the European Green Deal, in support of 61 clean energy transition projects in eight …
The European Green Deal allocated €4.11 billion to accelerate clean energy transition projects Read More
Join NordCham for fresh market updates with author of Reformasi Weekly, Kevin O’Rourke, on 3 January 2023. Reformasi Weekly is a subscription service analysing politics and policy-making schemes useful for …
NordCham Indonesia presents fresh market updates with Reformasi Weekly author Kevin O’Rourke Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conservationists raises alarm after three endangered freshwater dolphins, of the Irrawaddy species, have been found dead within ten days of each other in the …
Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm. Read More
Dr. Tares Krassaniyawiwong, Director General of Thailand’s Department of Disease Control shared more about the “Naegleria fowleri” that caused by amoeba infection or “brain-eating amoeba on 27 December 2022, following …
Get to know “Naegleria fowleri” caused by amoeba infection Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
The European Union in Malaysia drawed attention to Michalis Rokas, European Union Ambassador to Malaysia, expressing his views on EU’s decision not to ban import of palm oil. The statement …
EU continues import of palm oil presumed not associated with deforestation and forest degradation Read More
A Norwegian tourist found a backpack of one of the missing sailors from the HTMS Sukhothai shipwreck floating along the ocean on Koh Tao yesterday, 24 December 2022. After the …
Norwegian tourist finds backpack of missing sailor from shipwreck in Thailand Read More
PTT Group recently shared a clarification statement after the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund dropped PTT Plc and PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) from its portfolio over concerns of …
Thai PTT makes points after Norwegian wealth fund drops it Read More
Vietnam’s Directorate of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the Norwegian Embassy recently hosted a seminar “Forest carbon market: results after COP27 and roadmap to build a …
Vietnam and Norway discuss roadmap to build forest carbon market Read More
A 74 year-old British tourist, Dennis Robert Desmond was arrested for overstaying his visa for 38 days in Koh Samui, Surat Thani province on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. According to …
Another overstayed tourist arrested on Koh Samui in Thailand Read More
On behalf of its fellow member, Alice Smith School, EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Alice Smith School Foundation has been awarded the Bronze Award of the CASE Circle of Excellence …
Alice Smith School in Malaysia awarded the CASE Circle Excellence Award Read More
The items we all consume has an enormous impact on our environment. Worldwide consumption and production, a driving force of the global economy, rests on the exploitation of the natural …
Finland and Denmark tops list of most sustainable shoppers in EU Read More
A Norwegian tourist, helped by a Thai woman, reported a case to police officers that he was left by a cab driver who he hired to take him from Trat …
Norwegian tourist was left by cab driver at petrol station in Thailand Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
The Norwegian Royal household announced on Monday, 19 December 2022 that Norway’s King Harald will remain in Oslo’s university hospital “for a few days.” Due to an infection, His Highness …
Norway King Harald remains hospitalized though with “stable condition” Read More
China’s automaker, BYD, is to launch a new electric vehicle brand, “professional and personal” in 2023. It will be an addition to Yangwang, a premiere brand, added the company’s branding …
China BYD to launch new EV brand in 2023 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has announced Sweden is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of six months from 1 January …
Sweden takes over Presidency of the Council of the European Union Read More
Norway and G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., as well as the European Union signed the “Just Energy Transition Partnership” to provide Vietnam with $15.5 billion …
Vietnam to receive loans from Norway and G7 for net-zero carbon emission goal Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore participated in, and enjoyed, a traditional Christmas dinner at the Norwegian Emabssy in Kuala Lumpur. Ambassador, Morten Paulsen and wife, Anne Beth, and the …
Seamen’s Church Singapore enjoyed dinner and live music at Norwegian Embassy Malaysia Read More
On behalf of the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (KETSA), EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the imbalance cost pass-through (ICPT) mechanism will continue to be implemented for the …
Malaysian government upholds electricity tariffs Read More
The Philippines’ Malacañang recently announced that the European Union (EU) is to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines. According to Phil Star, the last round …
EU to resume free trade negotiations with Philippines Read More
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund recently announced that it would drop two Thai energy companies including PTT Plc and PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) from its portfolio over concerns …
Norwegian fund drops Thai energy firms over concerns of human right abuses Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has shared the annual iFest event, held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), was extremely successful. The Chamber reported the exiting event included various cultural activities …
Children’s annual iFest held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia reports to have had a fruitful and productive discussion with EMPTA on possible areas of cooperation, joint advocacy, and other issues and topics that is affecting the automotive …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and EMPTA discussed issues within the automotive industry Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …
EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, recently joined “Employers’ Workshop: Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship and other Work-based Training Opportunities” on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. According to the Norwegian Embassy …
Norway takes part in “Employers Workshop” in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s immigration officers arrested a 43-year-old Norwegian, Jan Banan Thalmann, on 10 December 2022 for overstaying his visa for fifteen days on Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, According to The …
Overstayed Norwegian arrested on Koh Samui Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore draws attention to the release of Esben Poulsson’s book “Maritime Matters” addressing the development in the maritime sector over the past four years. The book covers …
NBAS presents release of new book on maritime industry effects of COVID, ship emissions and Russian invasion Read More
On 7 December, EU opened for the first calls for proposals under the New Work Programme. At the same time, the Union invited potential applicants to Horizon Europe Information Days …
First calls for company proposals under EU’s €95 billion budget research and innovation programme Read More
Family-owned Norwegian discount grocery chain, REMA 1000, has announced to be buying 114 Danish Aldi grocery stores from Germany rival, for a not-yet-disclosed amount. This was reported by internet media, …
German discounter Aldi makes full exit from Danish market with Norwegian Reitan Retail-buy of 114 stores Read More
The “Seafood Under the Stars 2022” event, organized by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Bangkok, was successfully wrapped up. Attending the event were Norway’s …
Successful wrap up of “Seafood Under the Stars 2022” Read More
The Cambodia Mine Action Center (CMAC) recently had a discussion about fundraising for clearing bombs with the team of Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA). According to The Phnom Penh Post, both …
Cambodian Mine Action Center discusses fundraising for clearing bombs with Norwegian team Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has announced to have hosted a lunch at the Ambassador, Morten Paulsen’s residence. The Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS) and members …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and ISIS discussed Malaysian general election Read More
The European Union (EU) approved Croatia to become a member of the Schengen zone on Thursday, 8 December 2022. From 1 of January 2023, Croatia will make it the 27th …
Croatia becomes member of Schengen Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a tri-part event which includes the Annual General Meeting, the Outlook 2023, and 10th year Anniversary Cocktails on 30 …
NordCham Philippines to organize Tri-Part event Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has highlighted its corporate partner, Unilin Group, who manufactures, engineers and markets smart living solutions to create comfortable and beautiful spaces. Unilin Group’s origin lies within the circular …
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about corporate partner Unilin Group Read More
The European Union Delegation in Malaysia reports to have signed a contract initiating a three-year project under the “Widening Democratic Space, Strengthening the Rule of Law, and Promoting Respect for …
EU awards RM2.31 million grant to SUHAKAM to support human rights principles Read More
SWEA Singapore’s Lucia Choir visits the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore on 3rd Advent Sunday. Having a Lucia Choir visiting the Seamen’s Church is a long and proud tradition of which …
SWEA’s Lucia Choir to visit the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has thanked Founder Director Sir Dr. Peter Low, and the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ Singapore for “an unforgettable evening of music and joy” at …
Norwegian Ambassador impressed by performances of carols from around the world at annual Christmas concert Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham), and other foreign Chambers in Thailand are to hold “Crystal Ball Economic Outlook and Business …
Join Crystal Ball Business Luncheon: The Future is Now Read More
As emphasized by EUROCHAM Malaysia, the EU Commision has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging to tackle the constant growing source of waste and consumer frustration. For consumers, the proposed …
EU aims at tackling waste and boost recycling capacity by proposing new rules on packaging Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia congratulates its corporate partner, Ericsson Malaysia, who won the Best Vendor 5G Innovation at the Glotel Awards last week. Ericsson won in a joint submission with Digital Nasional …
Ericsson won Best Vendor 5G Innovation at the Glotel Awards in London Read More
Eye-Share, a market leading solution provider for automated spend management, has been welcomed into the Singaporean business community by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS). The company opened its first …
NBAS; Eye-Share’s opening in Singapore is a “true enrichment” of the business community Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham) is to organize “Nordic Happy Hour: Christmas Edition” on 7 December 2022 from 6 PM to 8 PM at CTY Kitchen & …
Nordic Happy Hour in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
As a clear sign of how Telenor is executing on the strategy it presented at the Capital Markets Day in September, Celcom Digi commenced its operations on 1 December and …
Next phase of Telenor in Asia begins in Malaysia Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has launched its julekalender – Advent Calendar – counting down from 1 to 24 December by “opening a calendar door” each day. An open …
Follow Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur’s daily Christmas Calender and win prices Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Bangkok in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy of Thailand, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, and Norway-Connect recently co-organized a seminar …
Norway supports Thailand on future of energy Read More
On 22 November, the Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) hosted the event “What have we learned post-COVID? How will the geopolitical situation affect our supply chains?” in collaboration with …
SNCC and Wilh. Wilhelmsen hosted event on Post-COVID learnings and supply chain effects Read More
A delegation of EUROCHAM Malaysia and members of the Construction Sector Committee has had a meeting with the CEO, Datuk Ir. Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid, of the Construction Industry Development …
EUROCHAM Malaysia met with CIDB to strengthen industry collaboration Read More