Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Nordic Impact Cooperation is a unique financing platform for impact investing in developing countries established earlier this year between Finnfund, the Finnish Fund for Sustainable Development, and Norway’s Norsk Solar. …
Nordic group invest in a Norsk Solar-developed solar PV-project in Vietnam Read More
Tsinghua University in eastern China and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark are the two highest-ranked Asian and Nordic universities listed on the 2021 global Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), …
China and Denmark ranked highest on 2021 Shanghai Ranking amongst Nordic and Asian universities Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has due to the ongoing covid-19 situation in Thailand temporarily changed its opening hours for physical attendance at the Embassy. “In the period from 25 August to …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok temporarily change opening hours Read More
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong is a global partner for the Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) 2021 and is currently calling all startups with innovative ideas to apply to give the pitch …
NIH Hong Kong is calling all startups to sign up for EPiC 2021 Read More
The Global School (Globalskolen) is an online teaching platform offering Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE for primary school-age students living abroad. The offer is adapted to families who want to …
The Global School accepts fall semester applications for Norwegian children abroad Read More
In the first quarter of 2024, A.P. Moller – Maersk will introduce the first in a groundbreaking series of 8 large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral …
Maersk accelerates fleet decarbonization with 8 large ocean-going vessels to operate on carbon-neutral methanol Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore invites you to dive into Norwegian Salmon and sign up for the third session of Chef’s Kitchen with Chef Jimmy Chok: From farm …
Dive into Norwegian salmon with Chef Jimmy Chok Read More
In recent weeks, applying for a Visa to enter the Philippines or just travel to the country has gone through many changes. These regulations and procedures have changed so often …
NordCham Philippines presents a guide to Visa applications and travel exemptions Read More
On 21 August, Authorities in Malaysia seized a Norwegian ship off the Malaysian coast because the ship had anchored without permission. The ship Clipper Hermod, registered in Stavanger, was later …
Norwegian ship held in Malaysia over anchoring without permission Read More
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong and Business Sweden are calling on Nordic Elderly Care companies to register to participate in the Virtual Meet-the-Buyer Event to gain hands-on knowledge about the Hong Kong …
NIH HK and Business Sweden to host Meet-the-Buyer Event for Nordic elderly-care companies Read More
SwedCham China recently announced that General Manager of Greater China Anders Wahlström, who is also a member of the Swedcham Beijing Board, has been appointed as SAS’s General Manager of Asia. …
SAS appoints Anders Wahlström as General Manager of Asia Read More
On 19 August, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) outlined the next steps of Singapore’s easing of COVID-19 measures in a press release. The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has in the …
New entry regulations for travelers from Denmark and Norway to Singapore Read More
Norwegian language for kids school, ‘Norskskolen’, in Singapore has a new lease of life thanks to the establishing of the brand new Norwegian Cultural Center. But there is much more …
Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore, with new online school Read More
On 19 August, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong sent an open letter to several Chief Executive in Hong Kong expressing the international community’s great concern regarding the …
Eurocham HK express concerns over changes in quarantine rules in open letter to the Government Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites you to their ‘Nordic Health Programme 2021 Closing Event: Healthcare Beyond Hospital to Community’ on 17 September. More about the event: With increased life …
Closing event for Nordic Innovation House Singapore: Healthcare Beyond Hospital to Community Read More
Following the anniversary of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) on 1 August, the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi recently highlighted the bilateral cooperation between Norway and Lao PDR which is particularly strong …
Norway highlights CCM and its trusted key partner NPA in Lao PDR Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has appointed Braydon Holland as Senior Director Sales for Asia as the company is positioning for continued success in the region, Hotelier India reports. The company’s history began …
Norwegian Cruise Line appoints new Senior Director Sales of Asia Read More
Project RENEW is a collaboration among the government of Quang Tri Province and international non-governmental organizations including the Norwegian People’s Aid established two decades ago. To celebrate the 20th anniversary …
Ambassador Grete Løchen celebrated the 20th anniversary of Project RENEW in Vietnam Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is inviting you to join their upcoming virtual speed networking event titled ‘Making business connections’ on 26 August. More about the event: …
Join Nordcham’s virtual speed networking event ‘Making Business Connections’ Read More
The Chinese automaker BYD (“Build Your Dreams”) has together with its local distributor RSA, delivered the first shipment of BYD Tang 7-seat SUVs to customers in Norway, Insideevs writes. The Chinese company …
Chinese automaker BYD delivers first EVs to customers in Norway Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila recently facilitated a virtual workshop on offshore wind between Norwegian experts and the Philippine Department of Energy, the Embassy writes in a recent update. Moreover, the …
Norway facilitated workshop on offshore wind between Norwegian experts and the Philippines Read More
Mr. Jan Eriksson is the President of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) and he is also the Vice-President of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. In a recent …
Learn more about EuroCham Thailand’s core focus and benefits Read More
On 17 August Vietnam announced to the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi that they are temporarily approving the Norwegian EU / EEA digital covid-19 vaccination certificate, the Embassy writes in a recent update. …
Vietnam approves Norwegian EU/EEA digital covid-19 vaccination certificate Read More
Norwegian- Vietnamese Veronica Ngo is almost unknown in Norway, but in Vietnam, she is a well-known model, singer, and actor under the name Ngô Thanh Vân. In recent years, the …
Norwegian-Vietnamese Veronica Ngo is Norway’s “secret” Hollywood star Read More
Norway’s Borr Drilling has received a letter of award (LOA) for a 105-day contract for the premium jack-up drilling rig Gunnlod from an undisclosed operator in Malaysia, Energyvoice reports. Borr Drilling, an …
Borr Drilling awarded more work for Gunnlod rig in Malaysia Read More
The Chinese authorities’ recent regulatory actions have seen some foreign investors and market participants being concerned that it could bring a change in China’s policies, but according to IPE, three major …
Nordic pension investors not concerned with Chinese authorities recent regulatory actions Read More
In a recent update, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore shared information useful to all Nordic citizens about the resumption of entry approvals to Singapore, registration of overseas vaccines, and the easing of …
Covid-19 update from the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read More
A group of over 40 global and Myanmar human rights, media, and other organizations has in a letter to the Chair of the Board of Telenor Group, Gunn Wærsted urged …
Experts urge Telenor to stop sale of Myanmar business Read More
In the latest newsletter, Sjømannskirken in Pattaya informs that the Norwegian church is still closed due to current covid-19 restrictions in Thailand. “Unfortunately, the infection rate continues to increase which means that …
Sjømannskirken in Pattaya is still closed due to covid-19 restrictions Read More
FinnCham junks are back – and this time together with the other Nordic Chambers. FinnCham has teamed up with NorCham, SwedCham, and DCC Hong Kong and invites you to their …
Go sailing with the Nordic chambers on their joint Nordic Junk tour in Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian School in Singapore (Norskeskolen) offers for the autumn semester of 2021 digital classes for children aged 4 – 14 years. Classes are run by a Norwegian-speaking mentor/teacher and …
The Norwegian School in Singapore offers digital classes for children aged 4 to 14 Read More
Singapore is one of the world’s most promising markets within healthcare. Join the webinar by Norway Health Tech on 25 August to learn how, when, what, and why Singapore could …
Join Norway Health Tech and investigate Singapore as potential market and gateway to Asia Read More
Denmark and Norway will be representing the Scandinavian tourism board at the ITB China trade show, which focus on the travel market. The Scandinavian Tourist Board will be part of …
Scandinavian Tourist Board is ready for ITB China Read More
Earlier in the summer, it was revealed that China seems to be implementing a sharp increase in its nuclear weapons program with the building of up to 230 silos for …
Norwegian researcher believes new Chinese rocket silos make the world “a little scarier” Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join NordCham PH Sustainability Series: A Panel Discussion On Sustainable Practices That Help Protect & Restore Life on Land …
Join NordCham’s Panel Discussion on sustainable practices that help protect & restore life on land Read More
The Olympics are in the books and with 38 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals, China is the second most successful nation at the Tokyo Olympics this …
China and Norway tops in overall Olympic medal totals of Asian and Nordic countries Read More
According to president and CEO of the Norwegian Cruise Line brand Harry Sommer, the cruise line is hoping to be back sailing around Asia at the beginning of next …
Norwegian Cruise Line targets beginning of 2022 for Asia Cruises Read More
Myanmar is currently heavily affected by covid-19 and according to aid groups, more than 60 percent of the country’s total deaths from covid-19 happened last month with the per capita …
Myanmar director for the Norwegian Refugee Council: I’m writing a condolence message daily Read More
The Norway-based full-service designer of specialized vessels Vard, has been awarded a $118 million contract by the Norwegian shipping company REM Offshore to build two Construction Service Operations Vessels (CSOVs), …
Vard wins contract for CSOVs to be built in Norway and Vietnam Read More
As Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard is ending her tenure in Singapore at the end of August, managing director at Temasek’s development office, Andrew Tan, expressed gratitude for Ambassador Norgaard’s great …
NBAS share Singapore appraisal for Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard Read More
According to the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam, the vaccination of foreign nationals living in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 will start today 9 August. The Norwegian embassy writes: According to the …
Vietnam starts vaccinating Nordic nationals living in HCMC district 7 Read More
The Singapore-based land-based project, Singapore RAS has signed a long-term agreement for deliveries of Atlantic salmon eggs with Benchmark Genetics, according to this company statement. Benchmark Genetics brings together the companies …
Singapore RAS signs genetics agreement with Benchmark Read More
In a recent interview with media the World and Vietnam Report, Ambassador Lochen talked about the Covid-19 situation in Norway and Vietnam, shared what Norway has done to control the …
Ambassador Grete Lochen on the covid-19 situation in Norway and Vietnam Read More
The skyrocketing infection numbers in Thailand are forcing its authorities to convert trains into makeshift hospital beds in order to alleviate the already maxed out hospitals. Norwegian volunteers are reporting …
The Corona pandemic is ravaging Thailand Read More
In July, the Center for Environment and Development of the University of Oslo (UiO), Norway organized a webinar on Sustainable urban transport in Vietnam: transition, challenges, and future prospects. The …
Norwegian expert offers a plan for Hanoi’s traffic Read More
According to a letter posted on Myanmar’s Central Banks website on 2 August, major banks in the country have to limit the number of foreign staff members to no more …
Myanmar limits number of foreign staff members in the banking sector Read More
Several countries in the European Union and Schengen Area keep rules regarding which vaccines against covid-19 are valid proof of immunity and currently all countries in the EU recognize proof …
Finland and Iceland recognize China’s Sinovac vaccine as valid proof of immunity Read More
It’s time for the fifth edition of ‘Joint Chambers Tech & The City x Chiang Mai Connect: Creative / Mar-tech entrepreneurs Talk & Networking’ the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce recently …
SweCham invites to ‘Tech & The City x Chiang Mai Connect’ Read More
The ‘Scaling Hong Kong to Nordics’ is a 12-month program put together by FinnCham HK, Cyberport, and Nordic Innovation House and the program is now accepting applications, Finn Cham HK announces. “Scaling …
‘Scaling Hong Kong to Nordics’ program is now accepting applications Read More
Norway’s Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), has teamed up with Malaysia’s Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia, to further research and gain a wider scientific understanding of the Nipah virus, media Biospectrum …
Norway and Malaysia team up to further research the Nipah virus Read More