Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced to be hosting an Advocacy Networking event in collaboration with DHL Supply Chain Malaysia on 24 November. The main focus of the event will be to …
EUROCHAM Malaysia invites to networking with DHL Read More
The Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, released the October delivery update on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, showing that the company delivered 10,059 vehicles in October 2022, representing an increase of …
China Nio releases its October EVs delivery update Read More
As part of its visit to Singapore on 31 October, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl and the Norwegian Seafood Council hosted a closed-door luncheon and shellfish showcase. In a …
Norwegian Seafood Council prepared shellfish for Singaporean chefs on Statsraad Lehmkuhl Read More
One Norwegian citizen was confirmed to have died in the tragic Halloween party in Itaewon, South Korea last Saturday, 29 October 2022. Though, no details of age or identity of …
One Norwegian case confirmed among losses of life in South Korea Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (EuroCham Myanmar) is to organize an in-person event, “EuroCham Myanmar Autumn Gathering” on 11 November 2022 at TBC from 5.30 PM to 7.30 …
Join EuroCham Myanmar Autumn Gathering Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore announced to have concluded Nordic Green 2022 featuring the Nordic Green Talks – the virtual live-stream event “Green Transition and Energy Resilience”. The …
Nordic Embassies and ASEAN Nations discussed carbon neutral ambitions at Nordic Green 2022 Read More
The Danish Business Association in Singapore would like to draw attention to the upcoming “Women’s Cross-Chamber After Work” hosted by SwedCham Women4Women Forum on 10 November. Members from 12 other …
DABS encourages to join SwedCham Women4Women’s “Cross-Chamber After Work” Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia announced to have attended Carlsberg Malaysia’s presentation of its “ZERO & Beyond” – Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and priorities. Carlsberg says it is, from now on, …
EUROCHAM Malaysia attends Carlsberg’s ZERO & Beyond launch Read More
Denmark and Finland are in the top three of the most sustainable countries, according to 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). The 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) uses 40 indicators to …
Denmark and Finland are in top 3 most sustainable countries Read More
The death toll at a Halloween party in Itaewon, South Korea happened on Saturday, 29 October 2022 causing at least 151 people dead and 82 injured. Yonhap News Agency reported …
More than 100 died in tragic Halloween party in South Korea Read More
The Norwegian telecom company, Telenor is searching for ways to support users in Myanmar who have been consistently facing digital security threats associated with their digital footprint. Earlier this year, …
Telenor searches ways to support users in Myanmar Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is excited for the 23rd edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF) in Malaysia which will feature movies from 17 European countries. Norway …
The Norwegian Embassy is excited for the European Film Festival and so are we Read More
A 59 year-old Norwegian passenger, Rose Alex Moi was arrested for carrying 8.34 kgs of suspected shabu drug (methamphetamine hydrochloride), approximately valued P56.7 million by anti-narcotics authorities at the Ninoy …
Norwegian arrested for possessing 8.34 kgs of drug “shabu” in Philippines Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites all interested attendees to join the event, “BCCT/Nordic Chambers Business Networking” to be held on 9 November 2022, from 6 PM to 9 …
Join BCCT/Nordic Chambers Business Networking Read More
The leading Norwegian telecom firm, Telenor called Thailand’s telecommunications regulators on Wednesday, 26 OCtober 2022 to seek more clarification on the DTAC-True merger’s conditions. Mr. Sigve Brekke, Telenor’s Chief Executive, …
Norwegian Telenor seeks clarification on DTAC-True merger conditions Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore wishes to remind anyone interested that the tallship, Staatsraad Lehmkul, will arrive at Singapore Cruise Centre Harbourfront Tuesday afternoon on 27 October. As previously …
The day has come: Norwegian educational vessel, Staatsraad Lehmkul, to arrive in Singapore Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to organize “Nordic Ambassadors’s Forum: Sustainability Perspectives” on 3 November 2022 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dusit Thani …
Learn more about sustainability perspectives from Nordic Ambassadors Read More
The leading Norwegian plastics research and development company, Norner, together with Thai chemical innovation firm, SCG Chemicals (SCGC) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) recently organized a seminar, …
Norwegian Norner and Thai SCGC held “Circular Packaging For Real” seminar Read More
The Thai-Norwegian actress, Urassaya Sperbund, also known as “Yaya” shared her perspectives on growing up with the Thai and Norwegian culture on a show, “Student of The World (กลิ่นความเจริญ)” of …
Thai-Norwegian actress Urassaya shares “appreciation of family” is what both countries have in common Read More
Thai Bangchark Corporation Plc (BCP) aims to learn from Norwegian’s Okea how to control carbon dioxide emissions for reducing its carbon footprint. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, chief executive of BCP and …
Thai energy firm Bangchak learns to manage CO2 emissions from Norway Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur celebrated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations, marked by the UN Day on 24 October on which the UN Charter came into …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur celebrates UN anniversary Read More