Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A 49 year-old man from Birkenes in Norway died Monday in an drowning accident. Press officer Frode Andersen from the Norwegian Foreign Department could Monday confirm that a 49 year-old …
Norwegian man drowns in Koh Samui Read More
The Malaysian unit of Norwegian telecom firm Telenor reported sales and core earnings slightly above average forecasts for the fourth quarter and expects sales to grow by four to six …
Telenor’s Malaysia unit beats Q4 earnings forecasts Read More
Due to ongoing fierce competition from low-cost airlines, SAS is considering dropping flight routes to and from Bangkok completely. Scandinavian Airline Service made a decision last year to discontinue its …
SAS considers discontinuing flights to Bangkok Read More
The Philippine government on Friday said it has sought the assistance of Norway to determine how peace negotiations with leftist rebel group Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) can move …
Philippines Wants Norway to Mediate Talks With Rebels Read More
A federal lawmaker urged Putrajaya today to set up a special oil fund for Malaysians like Norway’s pension fund, which recently ballooned to US$828.66 billion (RM2.7 trillion) and turned every …
Malaysian lawmaker wants Norway-style oil fund Read More
Despite constantly-updated, stern travel advisories issued to visiting Scandinavian citizens by their respective governments, the Swedish, Norwegian and Danish embassies appear to be more or less accommodating to the ongoing …
Scandinavian embassies urge caution – not panic Read More
This year’s Norway-Asia Business Summit, held in Bangkok on the April 24, highlights opportunities and challenges for Norwegian businesses in this fast-growing region. Inspiring speakers deliver expert advice and insights …
Keeping Norwegian business’ competitive Read More
Ms. Una Skram has recently been appointed the new coordinator at Norwegian Business Association Secretariat in Singapore. She is excited about her new job. “First of all, I would like …
New coordinator at NBAS Read More
With the help of the Asian Development Bank and the Norwegian government, Myanmar is embarking on an ambitious 7-year tourism development to put in place a responsible tourism policy, build …
Myanmar develops ‘responsible tourism’ with help from Norway, ADB Read More
Telenor Group and UNICEF have signed a global partnership agreement and are joining forces to promote children’s development. The five-year agreement includes both financial support and access to a range …
Telenor Group and UNICEF partnering for children Read More