Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (NordCham) invites to ”NordCham Roundtable” on 12 October 2022 in Jakarta, where participants should anticipate “lots of insights and a lively discussion.” The …
Join NordCham’s Roundtable for insigths and lively discussions Read More
Sweet baked doughs filled with a cinnamon-sugar filling, “Cinnamon bun” or “cinnamon rolls” are believed to have originated in Sweden. On 4 October of every year, it is the Swedish …
Cinnamon bun is perfect for Fika Read More
North Stream AG, the partly Russian-owned company behind the North Stream gas pipelines, declares on their official webpage, that Sweden, Denmark and Norway are preventing the company from inspecting the …
Russian company behind North Stream: Scandinavian countries prevents investigation Read More
Several indications of drone activity has been reported at both Norwegian and Danish oil- and gas fields. Latest, a report on drone activity at Danish gas field Roar this weekend …
“New” drone observations at Danish Oil field Roar in North Sea Read More
The Government of Norway (NORAD) funded the Global Program on Addressing Gender-Biases Selection (GBSS) in Asia 2020-2022 with a specific focus on Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The project’s goals are …
Norway funds project to support gender equality Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore announces the Norwegian and Sami artist, Ms. Elina Waage Mikalsen, as the first Norwegian artist to be commissioned by Singapore Biennale 2022. Elina’s artistic work …
Norwegian and Sami artist to be commissioned by Singapore Benniale 2022. Read More
In a press release published on the Danish Royal House’s Instagram, Queen Margrethe declares she has underrated how her decision of depriving her four grandchildren of their royal titles has …
Queen Margrethe in press release: “No doubt my family is my biggest pride and joy” Read More
Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) invites in collaboration with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce and other foreign Chambers in Thailand, to a “Lunch Talk with …
Join “Lunch Talk with Bangkok Governor” Read More
Sweden has Zlatan Ibrahimovic´, Norway has Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Denmark has Christian Eriksen, and Finland has Kimi Räikkönen – just one out of many of Finland’s extraordinary track record of …
Article exploring Finland’s production of talented racecar drivers Read More
Greenlandic phone company, Tusass together with the Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, announced to collaborate in building a 5G network in Greenland on Friday 30 September 2022. According to the press …
Tusass and Ericsson connect Greenland with 5G Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore wishes a happy World Maritime Day by sharing some of the measures the Norwegian companies are doing for the green transition of the maritime sector. …
Norway to share green maritime transition innovations at UN World Maritime Day Read More
The first 500 VOYAH FREE SUVs were shipped from Wuhan, China to Norway recently this week. As the pre-ordering of the cars in Norway started in June 2022, Torje Aleksander …
Chinese VOYAH electric cars are shipped to Norway Read More
North Stream pipeline operator said it was unable to immediately assess damages after Swedish Coast Guard reported the discovery of an additional leak on the pipeline system in the Baltic …
Two new gas leaks on pipelines in Danish and Swedish waters Read More
Queen Margrethe II has spoken out about her decision to downgrade her four grandchildren from princes and princesses to counts and countesses of Montpezat, saying she thinks it will be …
Danish Queen Margrethe II reflects on decision to degrade grandchildren Read More
Diamond Food Fine Chef Sport Club officially announced on 29 September 2022 that the Swedish-Thai actor, Rusameekae Fagerlund will be joining the volleyball team to prepare for the upcoming Volleyball …
Swedish-Thai “Rusameekae” joins the team for Volleyball Thailand League Read More
The official announcement of partnerships between the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Norway, Sweden, and Israel on “Project Icebreaker” to test international retail and remittance …
Norway, Sweden, and Israel central banks launch “Project Icebreaker” with BIS to explore central bank digital currencies Read More
US officials calls Moscow’s questioning of whether Washington caused pipeline gas leaks “ridiculous”. This is reported by Yahoo News. The leaks have pushed natural gas prices to sky high limits …
Gushing Russian gas pipes in Danish waters an act of terrorism? Read More
The Danish Royal House announced in a statement that Her Majesty the Queen Margrethe II has decided, as of January 1 2023, to remove the titles of Prince and Princess …
Queen Margrethe II downgrades her royal grandchildren Read More
With the latest days reports on gas leaks on the North Stream pipelines near Denmark and Sweden, and Norwegian authorities’ urge of greater alertness after sightings of drones near oil …
Norway to position Military to protect oil installations after drone sightings Read More
The government in Hong Kong announced on September 23 the lifting of compulsory quarantine requirement for travellers from overseas, starting from 26 September. At present, the epidemic situation has peaked …
Hong Kong government to lift quarantine requirements for arrivals Read More
Indonesian Garuda last week filed for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy at a New York Bankruptcy court and requested the recognition of its recent debt restructuring deal in a Jakarta court. Reported …
Garuda Indonesia files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Read More
The Norwegian safety watchdog, Norway’s Petrolium Safety Authority (PSA), said unidentified drones were seen flying near Norwegian offshore oil platforms on 26 September and urged oil companies to increase alertness. …
Sightings of several unidentified drones in Norwegian North Sea Read More
Sjømannskirken in Singapore welcomes stay-at-home parents of toddlers to join a play-day to meet with other parents. Toddlers can participate in Norwegian playing games while parents can enhance their Norwegian …
Bring your toddler: Sjømannskirken in Singapore invites to playing and singing Read More
On Monday 26 September, Danish Maritime Authorities reported three gas leaks in pipelines North Stream 2 and North Stream 1 in the Baltic Sea. The initial leak was detected on …
Gas pipe leaks in the Baltic Sea near Denmark and Sweden possibly sabotage Read More
Finnish Business Council Singapore thanks all attendees for joining the “5G – The Nordic Approach and the Future of Society” on 20 September 2022, which went down successfully, and hopes …
“5G – The Nordic Approach and the Future of Society” a success Read More
As the Nordic region is committed to achieving carbon neutrality and aims at becoming the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030, the Nordic Green Talk is …
This year’s “Nordic Green Talk” on achieving SDG goals Read More
Typhoon Noru hit the main island of Luzon, the Philippines with maximum sustained winds of 240 kilometers per hour on Sunday, 25 September 2022. This Monday morning, 26 September 2022, …
Warning to Vietnam as Typhoon Noru hits the Philippines destructively Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia was invited by The Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Trade Union Affairs to attend a roundtable discussion on the proposed amendments of the Trade Union Act 1959 …
EUROCHAM Malaysia attends roundtable discussion Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia is collaborating with the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on a Hi-Tea session on 29 September 2022. A distinguished guest of honor, YBhg Dato’ Sri …
EUROCHAM Malaysia HI-Tea session with MITI Read More
The Crayfish Party of the Thai Nordic Association took place on Saturday night 24 September 2022. The Ballroom of Landmark Hotel, Bangkok, was full to the brim with 200 happy …
Roaring Nordic Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More
International travelers will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results on arrival to Thailand from 1 October 2022. This was stated by Thailand’s Centre …
Thailand to relegate COVID as disease Read More
The “Embro” collection from the Thai furniture brand, Lasunya, won the Red Dot Design Award 2022 in the Home and Seating Furniture category. “An innovative combination of different fabrics and …
Thai furniture brand “Lasunya” wins Red Dot Design Award 2022 Read More
The Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Systems (GIDES), developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shows that Singapore is ranked the first out of 113 global economies in a global …
First place for Singapore in the Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Read More
The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …
Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved Read More
Singapore is changing its current visa rules for expats and foreign businessess to ease a tight labour market along with wage and price pressures. The rules will allow foreigners to …
Singapore reforms long-term work visas to attract international talent and investment Read More
The first nature film festival in Vietnam, “#It’s Time To Act” is scheduled to run from 23 September 2022 to 7 October 2022, the Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam, María Del …
Various Nordic professionals work together on Vietnam nature film festival Read More
In a previous article at ScandAsia, Telenor was reported to be strengthening its office in Singapore to support a merger process in Thailand and Malaysia and develop operations further in …
Telenor to implement changes in business infrastructure with new unit “Telenor Asia” Read More
On its twenty months long journey “One Ocean Expedition” the Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, will arrive in Singapore on 28 October 2022. The expedition is a recognized part of …
Norwegian ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl to visit Singapore on One Ocean Expedition Read More
A series of strong, 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Sunday, 18 September 2022. The center was off the southeastern coast, but the tremors could be felt across Taiwan, said …
A series of strong earthquakes hit Taiwan on Sunday Read More
Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit recently met with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Parliamentary Committee. Both parties discussed an overview of the Thai …
Thailand Board of Investment discusses Thai economy with EFTA Read More
Thai Energy Conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) submitted a new investment plan on expansion of oil and gas exploration and production to the Norwegian oil and gas company, Okea ASA …
Thai energy company Bangchak to invest in Norway Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, Innovation Norway Singapore and NBAS – Norwegian Business Association Singapore invite to an event focusing on export opportunities within the maritime sector. The event is …
Norway/Singapore collaboration on maritime export event Read More
Thai environmentalists fear new rushes of tourists at Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh when the current 2 month temporary closure of the popular beach expires in two weeks …
Maya Bay to open for tourists in two weeks Read More
NBAS – Norwegian Business Association in Singapore has announced that the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2022 will feature its first ever Innovation Awards. SNIC 2022 will be a physical …
NBAS to announce Innovation Award at SNIC 2022 Read More
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to start a new partnership to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation in the Southeast Asian country. This happens after the collapse of a similar $1-billion …
Norway buys carbon credits from Indonesia’s rainforest Read More
Kirkens SOS (the Church’s SOS) in Norway is currently experiencing an increased number of Norwegians who are in need of crisis aid. They are therefore looking for new ways to …
Kirkens SOS to place crisis aid volunteers in Thailand Read More
The Nordic Chamber Of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to host a virtual event, “Latest Updates on the Situation in the Philippines” on tomorrow, 14 September 2022, at …
NordCham to host virtual event on latest updates on the Philippines conditions Read More
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) is going forward with the plan to complete construction of its battery energy storage system (BESS) in Isabela, the Philippines by the first half of …
SNAP continues to work on its battery energy storage system in the Philippines Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …
World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 will host a Secondary Open House on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School and …
Mark calendar for St. Andrews 107 School Open House Read More