Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘The era of digital payment’ on 21 September. About the event, NordCham Philippines writes: …
NordCham Philippines invites to ‘The era of digital payment’ webinar Read More
In connection with World Clean Up day initiative in September, the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok normally join hands with Starboard SUP Thailand, and Trash …
Norway-Thai trash collection initiative goes online this year Read More
The general cargo ship PELICANA sailing under the flag of Norway was quick to respond when it was alerted that the Indonesian fishing vessel or so-called Purse seiner SETIA ABADI …
Norwegian freighter rescued 35 fishermen from burning vessel in the Indian ocean Read More
According to a statement issued by Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry on 10 September, the country has decided to end an agreement with Norway on cooperation to reduce emissions from deforestation due …
Indonesia ends cooperation to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation with Norway Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines will pioneer an event entitled NordCham DiversiTV: The Network of Diversity Dialogue and Development on 22 September with Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg …
NordCham PH and Sweden to highlight the importance of gender equality and diversity Read More
Myanmar’s junta are reluctant to approve the sale of Telenor Group’s Myanmar business to the Lebanese investment company M1 group, sources close to the matter have confirmed, according to Nikkei …
Myanmar junta “very unlikely” to approve Telenor Myanmar sale Read More
To mark International Literacy Day, which is celebrated annually worldwide on 8 September, the Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar affirmed Norway’s commitment to supporting young people’s access to education in Myanmar …
Norway continues to support young people’s access to education in Myanmar Read More
For some tourists, the worst thing about travelling is the other tourists. If thats you, a brochure with some pictures of contemporary Phuket would be enough to get you …
My 14 days in the Phuket Sandbox Read More
The Norwegian restaurant chain Pink Fish is opening its second outlet in Singapore today 9 September at One Raffles Place in Singapore’s central business district. Pink Fish is a Norwegian …
Norwegian restaurant chain Pink Fish opens second outlet in Singapore Read More
NIO, the Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer specializing in designing and developing electric vehicles will open the company’s first NIO House in Oslo Norway on 23 September, co-founder and president of …
Chinese EV maker NIO to open first Norway-based NIO House this month Read More
Thailand-based Modern Energy Management (MEM), a specialist in developing, constructing, and operating investment-grade renewable energy projects in emerging markets, recently announced that it is engaged to provide operation asset management …
MEM to provide Scatec operational support for the Dam Nai wind farm in Vietnam Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham …
Join NordCham PH on the latest updates on the situation in the Philippines Read More
Following Telenor’s announcement at the beginning of July on the sale of it’s Myanmar business to M1 Group, the controversial company with reported ties to the Myanmar military, several human …
Op-ed by Head of Telenor Asia on the sale of Telenor’s Myanmar business Read More
The launch of a new freight train route links the Chinese city of Chengdu to Norways’ capital of Oslo. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province in Southwest China and …
Launch of new freight train route links China to Norway Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore will be releasing a special episode of CHEF’S KITCHEN starring their International Artistic Director, Sigrid Maria Inderberg to formally launch their YouTube channel on 8 September. During …
NCC Singapore to formally launch YouTube channel with a special episode of Chef’s Kitchen Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council has teamed up with Central Food Retail and Thammachart Seafood and launched the ‘Taste From Norway, to Your Home’ campaign to promote Norwegian seafood products and …
Norwegian Seafood Council and partners launched ‘Taste From Norway, to Your Home’ campaign in Thailand Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) recently shared some good news for Danish and Nordic businesses operating in Thailand. According to DTCC, there have been plans to increase the VAT rate from …
DTCC share the good news – Thailand to keep VAT unchanged at 7% for another two years Read More
After being closed due to tight covid-19 restrictions in Thailand, Sjømannskirken in Pattaya (the Norwegian Seamen’s Church) opened its doors again on 1 September, according to this announcement. Sjømannskirken in …
Sjømannskirken in Pattaya is open again Read More
In a recent article, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore welcomes two new additions to Team Norway Commercial Section, Innovation Norway, Mr. Nee Ker, and Mr. Daniel Seow. The Embassy writes that Mr. …
New faces in Team Norway in Singapore Read More
As part of the second digital edition of the annual higher education fair, Study in Europe 2021, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar on 25 September. …
Study In Norway Webinar – part of Study in Europe Higher Education Fair 2021 Read More
A substance banned by Norway and EU called ethylene oxide – which is linked to causing cancer – has been found in an instant noodle product from the Thien Huong …
Norway recalls Vietnamese noodle brand from stores Read More
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) ‘s department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering at Gjøvik has signed an agreement on research cooperation with Singapore’s newly established Plastic Recycling …
Norwegian University of Science and Technology supports Singapore in plastic recycling Read More
After four years, Norway’s Ambassador in Singapore Anita Nergaard is ending her term and returning to new duties in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo. In departing the city-state, …
A Farewell letter from Norway’s Ambassador in Singapore Anita Nergaard Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce invites you to sign up for the Khon Kaen Business Forum which will run from 23 September to 24 September to promote the province as …
Sign up for Khon Kaen Business Forum Read More
Malaysians living in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland recently recorded a video dedicating the Malaysian patriotic and national song Tanggal 31 in celebrations of the 64th …
Malaysians in the Nordics celebrates Malaysian Independence Day 2021 Read More
Many Norwegians have been putting their savings into so-called “green” funds which invest in renewable energy sources. One of the most hyped funds is the Storebrand company’s Fornybar Energi-fund. A …
Norwegian renewable energy fund invests millions in Chinese companies suspected of forced labor Read More
The Norwegian private equity firm Bluefront Equity AS recently announced plans to acquire a “significant stake” in the RAS specialist, AquaBioTech Group through a combination of purchase of shares and …
RAS specialist set to expand into Singapore and Norway Read More
To make it during difficult and demanding times requires innovative ideas and for Norwegian Jens Iver Wålen, it was the import of AntiBac Hand Sanitizer Dispensers from China that last …
Importing AntiBac dispensers from China to Norway turned out to be a profitable idea Read More
A localized Norwegian version of the Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng’s flagship P7 sedan recently rolled off its production line at the company’s Zhaoqing factory in south China’s Guangdong province which …
Chinese Xpeng starts exporting flagship P7 sedan to Norway for the first time Read More
DTAC owned by Norway’s Telenor recently announced that dtac TriNet and ABB Automation (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop robotics and machine automation solutions enabled by dtac …
DTAC and ABB team up to jointly develop robotics and machine automation solutions Read More
China aims to speed-up negotiations for new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) such as the China-Norway FTA, China-Japan-Republic of Korea FTA, China-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA, and the free trade agreement between …
China to speed-up negotiations with Norway on Free Trade agreement Read More