Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new study by academics from the University of Oxford and other international researchers suggested that British women have more risks on maternal mortality more than Norwegian and Danish women. …
British women have more risks on maternal mortality than Nordic women Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …
EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (EuroCham) is to organize the second forum on “Living with Water: Solutions to Reduce and Mitigate Water-related Disasters” on 5 December 2022 …
European communities continue to assist Philippines on water crisis Read More
The Norwegian companies including Equinor, Norsk Solar, Scatec, Empower, TerraMarine, Tomra, Jotun, Vard, Yara, Emarasia, and Visco came together at the 2022 Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE 2022) to …
Norwegian companies shares knowledge on green movement in Vietnam Read More
The Food & Hotel Vietnam 2022 will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 7-9 December 2022. The exhibition is aimed …
International Food & Hotel exhibition to be held in Vietnam Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (EuroCham) is to host the fifth session of the HR Management Series: “Succession Planning and Management Development” on 1 December 2022 via …
Join seminar on “Succession Planning and Management Development” Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (EuroCham) in collaboration with EXERA is to host the “9th edition of Security Briefing” on 6 December 2022 from 2.30 PM to 3.30 …
Join EuroCham Security Briefing with EXERA Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore would like you to know that the Norwegian jazz trio John Pål Inderberg is touring Singapore throughout December 2022. The Embassy describes the trio as …
Norwegian jazz trio John Pål Inderberg tours Singapore in December 2022 Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham) invites all interested participants to join the “Joint Maritime Committee Meeting November/December 2022” on 1 December 2022 from 4 PM to …
Attend Joint Maritime Committee meeting in December 2022 Read More
The Norwegian seafood brand, King Oscar, is to celebrate its 120th anniversary on 29 November 2022. According to Bangkok Post, the brand recently debuted a line of all-new, ultra-premium Yellowfin …
Norwegian “King Oscar” seafood brand to celebrate its 120 years Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Christian Lyster joined the Global Wind Energy Council in the Philippines on Thursday, 24 November 2022. As the Philippines is considered to …
Norwegian Ambassador joins Global Wind Energy Council in Philippines Read More
The European Union in Malaysia calls attention to the Asia-Europe Institute’s (AEI) International Symposium: EU-ASEAN AT 45: From Dialogue …
Asia-Europe Institute hosts international symposium on ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Read More
The Norwegian Business Association (NBAS) hosts the last Thursday Lunch of 2022 in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and the Norwegian Seamen’s Church at 12:00-14:00 on 1 December. …
Join NBAS’ Tursday’s Lunch at Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read More
The Bangkok-based media production company, GMMTV, announced its new upcoming projects for 2023 on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 and one of the releases is a new movie, “The Interest” starring …
Norwegian-Thai actress Urassaya set to star in new movie “The Interest” Read More
The Singapore-based company, Yoma MFS Holdings, is to buy a 51% stake in Wave Money from Norway’s Telenor. Both companies agreed to transfer the stake for 53 million USD in …
Yoma firm to acquire more stake in Myanmar Wave Money from Telenor Read More
The 2022 Global Corruption Index (GCI) measures the state of corruption and white collar crimes of 196 countries around the world and it shows that the top 10 countries that …
Nordic countries are classified “very low” risk to corruption Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has reflected on Nordic Green 2022 and said the talk had fostered Nordic-Asian cooperations and highlighted Nordic strongholds. The theme of this year’s Nordic …
The Nordic ambassadors in Singapore hosted the event Nordic Green 2022 Read More
Norwegian economic news agency, E24, reported Telenor to drop its voluntary stock offer to all shareholders of dtac and True as the fusion of the mobile phone companies is expected …
Telenor drops voluntary stock offer to dtac and True shareholders Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with several foreign chambers of commerce is to organize “Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022” on 8 and 9 December 2022 in Khon …
Explore new opportunities in “Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022” Read More
The Norwegian firm Skretting recently held the grand opening of the new fish feed plant in Long An province, Vietnam. According to Bao Longan.vn News Agency, the new factory is …
Norwegian firm Skretting opens new fish feed plant in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta presents the NordCham Sustainability Committee Launch on 30 November 2022. In line with the Nordic Countries’ pledge to make the Nordic region the most …
NordCham Indonesia to launch Nordic Sustainability Committee Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce has proudly presented two new board members, Pia Meling and Finn Bjørnstad in the past week. Pia Meling is the Managing Director of Greig …
SNCC welcomes new Board members Pia Meling and Finn Bjørnstad Read More
The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore (NBAS) highlighted how the 2022 Norwegian Seafood Dinner was a grand success and said its members, sponsors and guests made it a night to …
Culinary masterpeices and NBAS Prize Award at Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read More
A little over an hour ago, Danish television station TV2 reported that the Swedish prosecution authority has confirmed sabotage of North Stream 1 and 2 in the Baltic Sea, as …
Sweden confirmes sabotage on North Stream 1 after solid evidence of explosives Read More
Denmark and a coallition of several other countries want to mobilize 20 billion dollars from public and private finances to build a platform of collaboration able to turn Indoneasia’s energy …
Denmark and coallition of countries to raise 20 billion for sustaining Indonesia’s green transition Read More
The Norwegian artist “Boy Pablo,” also known as Nicolas Munoz recently announced that due to his health concerns, his upcoming Asia Tour would be canceled. According to his post on …
Norwegian artist “Boy Pablo” cancels upcoming Asia Tour Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore said it is happy to be part of the Gardens by the Bay Christmas season and Nordic Day on 10th December and asks what …
Nordic Lucia Choirs to perform at Poinsettia Wishes exhibition in Singapore Read More
The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General To Lam, organized a reception to welcome the new Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken on Monday, 14 November 2022. According to …
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security welcomes new Norwegian Ambassador Read More
The Thai publisher “Fah Deaw Kan” or known as “Same Sky Publishing” won the Prix Voltaire award given by the International Publishers Association (IPA) for its continued efforts in standing …
Thai publisher “Fah Deaw Kan” wins international award for rooting for freedom of speech Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2022 Read More
This year’s G20 Summit will in many ways be one to remember as some of the World’s most powerful leaders who are currently in conflict and war with each other …
World leaders gathers at G20 Summit in Indonesia in attempt to reach agreement on global critical agendas Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the Nordic Embassies are to organize the “European Higher Fair 2022: Youth for Excellence and Innovation” on 18 to 19 …
Join the European Higher Education Fair 2022 in Philippines Read More
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer, Tony Tran, is to perform the dance “Jakob” first premiere in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in November 2022. The event is co-organized by …
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer to perform “Jakob” dance premiere in Vietnam Read More
Thailand recently announced that the Thai e-Visa service will be available at nine additional embassies and consulates; therefore now, Thai visas can be applied online in 23 countries worldwide. According …
Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries Read More
Explorers looking for their next adventure can take advantage of two new shorter sailings unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines today, as part of its ‘Around the World in 80 …
Around the world in 80 days with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Read More
Thailand’s Cabinet previously proposed to draft foreign land ownership bill on 25 October 2022, though following the action, many parties have raised concerns on the issue. The resolution endorsed a …
Controversies rise on the issue of Foreign Land Ownership law in Thailand Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) is to organize “Norwegian Christmas Dinner” on 15 December 2022 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Admiral’s @ 24 – Pub & Restaurant, …
Celebrate that time of year at Norwegian Christmas Dinner Read More
Princesse Märtha Louise of Norway does no longer wish to be a part of, and working for, the Norwegian Royal House. The decision saddens King Harald and his wife, Queen …
Norway’s King Harald says Princess Märtha Louise’s exit from the Royal House is a great loss Read More
Sjømannskirken in Singapore welcomes to this season’s end of Tuesday-forums on 15 and 29 November. On 15 November, the church will visit the Indian Heritage Center in Singapore. The center …
Sjømannskirken’s Tuesdays Forum tours goes to Indian Heritage Museum and Tempat Senang Spa Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) and the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) are both highlighting SNCC’s forthcoming event on 22 November on how to manage challenges in supply …
SNCC to host insightful event on post-COVID challenges in business supply chains Read More
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan, attended a breakfast at the Norwegian Ambassador, Eivind Homme’s, residence together with the Ambassadors of all the Nordic countries. The Nordic Embassies …
Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan met with Nordic Embassies on Arctic developments Read More
The number of both foreign and Thai tourists traveling to Chiang Mai province, Thailand, have significantly increased during the Thai’s Loi Krathong or Yipeng Festival, which will be held from …
Foreign tourists flood Chiang Mai during Yipeng Festival Read More
The biggest international education event in Thailand, “OCSC Education Expo 2022” is to be held from 12-13 November 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, Floor 5, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Over 250 …
Save the dates for OCSC Education Expo 2022 Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced that a joint contingency exercise involving the Nordic embassies had been hosted at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event had resulted in the …
Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish Embassies in joint contingency exercise Read More
Anyone interested in bettering their European languages skills and exploring more on European cultures should not miss the upcoming event, “European Languages Cafe.” As the event is to be on …
Join European Languages Cafe 2022 Read More
Thailand’s energy company, Bangchak Group has continued its investment in the Norewgian OKEA ASA since the beginning of November 2022 by acquiring three more petroleum fields, including the Brage field, …
Bangchak invests more in Norway OKEA Read More
The Chinese carmarker, Geely Auto Group has officially entered the EU market after it recently signed an agreement with the Hungarian car importer, Grand Automotive Central Europe (GACE). “This partnership …
China Geely carmaker enters EU market with “top quality” products Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) has launched the book, “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” during the recently organized Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum. The book contains work and plans …
NordCham releases “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” Read More
The illustrated book “Farang Affairs” by Stephff captures details of internationals’ life who live in Thailand into the original cartoons many foreigners (“Farang”) and local Thais can relate to. Some …
Dive in “Farang Affairs” book to explore truths via political cartoons Read More
The The Embassy of Norway in Vietnam is to co-organize the event, “Vietnam Wind Power” on 1 to 2 December 2022 at Lotte Hotel with the Innovation Norway in Hanoi, …
Embassy of Norway to organize “Vietnam Wind Power” event Read More