Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Earlier this month, in front of the Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee office, NPA Vietnam Provincial Program Manager for Quang Tri Ms. Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh and the NPA/RENEW Project …
NPA Vietnam hand over donated vehicle to support mine action in Quang Tri Province Read More
Energy major Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies are moving forward with their joint venture project, Northern Lights, and awarding contracts for the building of two dedicated CO2 carriers to Chinese Dalian …
Norwegian CCS Project awards shipbuilding contract to Chinese DSIC Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) invites all members to a town hall meeting about foreign industries’ situation in Singapore on 13 October. The meeting is an opportunity to inform …
NBAS invites members to a town hall meeting about foreign industries’ situation in Singapore Read More
In a recent statement, the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi highlights Norway and Vietnamese partners’ support for ‘Girls call for CHANGE!’ According to the statement, every girl should have the same opportunities as …
Norway and Vietnamese partners support ‘Girls call for CHANGE!’ Read More
The Indian company Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL), has announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the shareholding of Norwegian REC Solar Holdings …
Reliance New Energy Solar buys Norway’s REC Solar Holdings from China’s Bluestar Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila has teamed up with Metro Channel in producing a three-part special featuring Norway’s trademark seafood treasures to be showcased in the show “Casa Daza” premiering …
Join Filipino Chef Sandy Daza in creating dishes using premium Norwegian seafood Read More
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has caused complexity and threats for firms, especially to human resource management practitioners. The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (Norcham) in collaboration with the Franco-Thai Chamber …
Norcham invites to HR Talk 2021 in Post COVID-19 Environment Read More
The recent digital edition of Study In Europe #EUSIE21 drew a record 15,000 attendees from across ASEAN, according to the Embassy of Finland in Singapore. It presented 30 webinars on higher …
Digital edition of Study in Europe drew record high attendees from across ASEAN Read More
On 5 October, Ambassador Grete Lochen, together with the Director of MUNCH Museum, Mr. Stein Olav Henrichsen held a digital press meeting on the opening of the new MUNCH Museum …
Ambassador Lochen held digital press meeting on the opening of the new MUNCH Museum Read More
In a recent video, Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen gives an update on the changes that have occurred recently regarding covid-19 regulations in both Norway and Thailand. According to the Ambassador, …
Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen updates on the covid-19 situation in Norway and Thailand Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila and UN Women continue to build peace in the southern Philippine region of Bangsamoro through a one-year program launched recently by UN Women Philippines, with …
Norway and UN Women continue to build peace in the southern Philippines Read More
Despite clear demands from the Norwegian government and several reports of concern regarding safety concerns related to the use of Chinese technology, the Chinese telecom giant Huawei is still responsible …
Experts: Huawei equipment used for expansion in Bergen is a cause for concern Read More
The Swedish Chamber, Danish Chamber, Finnish Business Council, and Norwegian Business Association invites you to the First Nordic Career Fair at Chao Hotel Sanlitun in Beijing on 23 October. …
Join The Nordic Career Fair 2021 in Beijing Read More
On 5 October, the Danish restaurant Noma in Copenhagen was named the world’s best restaurant at the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants award ceremony in Antwerp, Belgium. The 2021 list …
World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Denmark takes the lead – Asia is represented with five countries Read More
Never before has Norwegian seafood exports attained a higher value for the first nine months of the year, the Norwegian seafood Council announces. So far this year, seafood exports have totaled NOK …
Norwegian seafood exports grow in value by NOK 7.9 billion – strongest growth in Asia Read More
Thailand’s third-largest GSM mobile phone provider, dtac, owned by Norway’s Telenor, has announced the launch of its proof-of-concept 5G Private Network solution to unlock the full potential of 5G for …
dtac launches Proof-of-Concept 5G private network to boost Thai industry Read More
On 28 September 2021, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) led by Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, Chairperson, received ambassadors and representatives from 11 foreign embassies, namely Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, …
Nordic Ambassadors met with the new Human Rights Commission of Thailand Read More
Norway and Malaysia have concluded a bilateral Security Arrangement, marking a new chapter in the area of defense, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur recently stated. The main objective of the Norwegian …
Norway and Malaysia conclude bilateral Security Arrangement Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, dynamic, responsible, eager to learn, and qualified intern to join their growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to …
Internship opportunity at the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok is giving Norwegian citizens a unique opportunity to apply for a new passport in Phuket on 8 October. The Embassy states: If you live in Phuket …
Norwegians can apply for a new passport in Phuket on 8 October Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center brings to Singapore the well-known pedagogical story of Karius and Baktus and for the first time, it will be showcased in Mandarin. Karius and Baktus …
Karius and Baktus premieres in Mandarin in Singapore Read More
On 1 October, the Norwegian roll-on/roll-off provider Höegh Autoliners announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI) to build a …
Höegh Autoliners signs Letter of Intent for two ammonia-ready car carriers in China Read More
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has decided to exclude four Chinese companies due to what is described as an unacceptable risk that the companies contribute to serious environmental damage, Norway’s …
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund excludes Chinese medicine stocks on species concerns Read More
On 22 September, Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg shared key milestones and learnings about Gender Equality from the Swedish experience at NordCham DiversiTV: The Network of Diversity and …
Ambassador Thunborg shared Swedish experience on Gender Equality at NordCham DiversiTV Read More
In addition to product delays for everything from game consoles to sofas and bikes because of the global shortage of computer chips and containers, the energy crisis in China is …
China’s energy crisis is threatening the Nordic Christmas shopping Read More
On September 30, Chinese automaker NIO officially launched its NIO ES8 in Norway and commenced user delivery. According to this company statement, NIO House | Oslo will open to the public on …
NIO ES8 Launches at NIO House | Oslo Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen will co-host the Digital Press Meeting on the Grand Opening of the MUNCH museum together with Director of MUNCH Museum, Stein Olav Henrichsen. The …
Ambassador Løchen to co-host Digital Press Meeting on Grand Opening of MUNCH museum Read More
On 28 September, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong co-hosted a webinar on sustainable fashion and sourcing together with Business Sweden, Treadler by H&M Group, and Swedish Stockings. Customers …
SwedCham Hong Kong co-hosted popular fashion webinar Read More
The Norwegian company Telenor’s decision to sell its Myanmar branch to the blacklisted M1 Group company has been under heavy fire since it was announced. The sale is believed to …
Norwegian OECD contact point will process complaint over Telenor’s sale in Myanmar Read More
As of 25 September 2021, Singapore is no longer on Norway’s list over purple countries/areas. Singapore is now classified as a grey country. According to the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, entry …
New travel regulations: Singapore is now classified as a grey country for Norwegians Read More
Norwegian authorities have received around 80 applications for asylum from Chinese citizens this month at the national reception center in Råde, Norway. According to NRK they’re all members of China’s persecuted Uighur …
Chinese seek asylum in Norway Read More
On 22 September, Thanpuying Sirikitiya Jensen visited the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok where she had been invited to sign her own photograph that is hanging in the Ambassador’s office in …
Thanpuying Sirikitiya Jensen signs her own photograph at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok Read More
The Chinese automaker BYD (“Build Your Dreams”) reaches another significant milestone in its ‘electric journey’ into the European passenger car market as it’s 1000th Tang SUV sets sail to Norway, …
BYD hits major milestone as the 1000th Tang SUV sets sail for Norway Read More
The Norwegian technology company Vissim has entered into a contract with the Thai Government to deliver a complete maritime awareness solution to ensure safe navigation in ports as well as …
Vissim to deliver maritime awareness system for Thai coastline Read More
On 20 September, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore welcomed the new Ambassador-Designate, Eivind S. Homme, and his spouse, Charlotte Homme, to the Embassy. Eivind S. Homme has been selected as Norway’s Ambassador-Designate …
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore welcomes Norway’s Ambassador-Designate to Singapore Read More
In connection with the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar recalled the UN Secretary General’s call for a global ceasefire while the Royal Norwegian Embassy in …
Denmark and Norway mark International Day of Peace in Myanmar Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion titled ‘How to Scale Nordic Fintechs to the World?’ on 28th September. About the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites Fintechs to Webinar and Panel Discussion Read More
The liquidity problems that the Chinese real estate building company Evergrande has found itself in is making waves through the world economy. Evergrande has a collected debt of $305 …
The Chinese Evergrande company’s liquidity problem affects Scandinavia Read More
Last week, Norway’s Telenor said in a press release that the telecom giant’s continued presence in Myanmar is not possible while giving more background for the company’s decision to sell its Myanmar …
Telenor Group: continued presence in Myanmar not possible for Telenor Read More
Several European countries have recently opened up for all foreign seafarers to be vaccinated either at ports or airports and now Norway will follow suit and offer vaccines to all …
Norway to vaccinate all foreign seafarers in Norwegian ports Read More
On 16 September, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) had the honor of hosting his Excellency Ambassador Le Hong Lam and Counsellor Nguyen Luong Giang in Oslo, the organization writes in a recent article. NPA Secretary …
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway visits NPA Head Office in Oslo Read More
In connection with World Clean-Up Day, the Norwegian Embassy Clean Up Squad’s original plan of cleaning up a beach had to be altered due to covid-19 restrictions in Thailand. Instead, …
The Norwegian Embassy marked World Clean up day in Bangkok Read More
Indonesia has eased entry restrictions so it is now possible to apply for a business visa, according to the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia. The Embassy notes that it is still …
Indonesia ease entry restrictions – now possible to apply for a business visa Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore will host its first Facebook LIVE episode of Chef’s Kitchen on 22 September at 7 pm on Facebook live. About the episode, the Norwegian Cultural Center …
Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore to host first Facebook LIVE episode of Chef’s Kitchen Read More
The plot thickens in the much-criticized planned sale of Telenor’s Myanmar branch to the Lebanese conglomerate M1 Group. The Norwegian phone network operator now claims that the military junta of …
Telenor claims the military junta of Myanmar demanded spy gear on their network Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at The Economist Events Innovation@Work Asia on 18-21 September. This event will bring together 1,500 business leaders …
Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at Innovation@Work Asia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh has assisted Norwegian citizens in Cambodia with consular services, but from 1 October, Norwegian citizens must contact the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok for …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok takes over consular assistance for Norwegians in Cambodia Read More
For this year’s Christmas celebration SwedCham and the other Nordic Chambers are excited to bring an authentic Nordic Christmas experience to Nordic Chamber members and Hong Kong as the Chambers …
Nordic Christmas celebrations are on their way to Hong Kong Read More
Closed factories and ports, especially in China, have created major problems for companies throughout the pandemic because it was suddenly much more difficult and much more expensive to move goods …
Expert on supply chains: Shutdowns in China will affect Nordic consumers Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China is co-hosting a breakfast event in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association China, Norient Advisors, and STOKKE to discuss intellectual property protection in China …
Sweden, Norway and partners to discuss IP protection in China and its global transaction Read More