Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway’s telecom giant Telenor should consider becoming a purely Nordic company, says equity analyst in DNB Markets Frank Maaø to media DN. E24 reports that the stock analyst has been following the …
Norway’s Telenor is struggling in Asia – Time to consider selling, says analyst Read More
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will this winter be offering direct flights from Arlanda, Stockholm to Bangkok, and Phuket in Thailand. According to Breaking travel News, starting from 22 October, Finnair …
Finnair to offer long-haul routes from Sweden to Bangkok and Phuket Read More
Norway’s telecom giant Telenor has entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of its mobile business in Myanmar to M1 Group for NOK 900 million, the company recently announced. …
Norway’s Telenor sells its Myanmar business to M1 group for NOK 900 million Read More
On 5 July, the Norwegian government eased some of the country’s entry rules for foreign nationals to include, amongst others, boyfriends and girlfriends of Norwegian citizens from selected countries including …
Norway allows entry for boyfriends & girlfriends from Singapore and Taiwan Read More
Norwegians abroad who are not offered a vaccine in their country of residence can travel back to Norway for vaccination, the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services writes to …
Norway says citizens can come home for vaccination Read More
The DCCC is pleased to inform you that the conference “Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue with European Enterprises” will be held on July 13 at Shanghai Garden Hotel. The “Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue …
DCCC invites to Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue with European Enterprises conference Read More
The Norwegian government is setting up a climate investment fund of NOK 10 billion that will invest in renewable energy, such as solar and wind, in developing and emerging economies …
Norway set up climate fund targeting Asian countries in their green energy transitions Read More
If you have received two doses of covid-19 vaccines you are basically fully vaccinated but not all countries in the world accept cross-vaccines and Thailand is one of them. Danish …
Cross-vaccinated Nordic residents can not enter Thailand without quarantine Read More
Over 140 innovators joined the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation challenge to combat plastic pollution in the Asia-Pacific region according to this Press release. From the group of innovators, …
Innovators join ASEAN-wide call to combat marine plastic pollution Read More
According to the Department of Disease Control, foreigners in Thailand will soon be able to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand. The Department of Disease Control states that the newly …
Thailand to allow some foreigners to register for Covid-19 vaccine Read More
Myanmar’s military Junta has informed executives of major telecom companies operating in the country that they can not leave Myanmar without permission, Reuters reports. The announcement reportedly comes from a …
Myanmar’s military junta bans telecom executives from leaving the country Read More
Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), the independent non-profit foundation is renewing their focus on Southeast Asia and has appointed Mr. Jeffrey Lai as Country Manager in Singapore. NORWEP is partly founded …
Norwegian Energy Partners renew Southeast Asia focus Read More
SwedCham China is inviting you to join their upcoming webinar: China Financial index 2021 – presenting Nordic business opportunities with SEB on 6 July. More about the event: The latest …
SwedCham China presents Nordic business opportunities with SEB Read More
In Team Norway’s latest newsletter, Ambassador Anita Nergaard updates on the activities taking place for Norwegian businesses in Singapore as we are entering the second half of 2021, and a gradual opening …
An update from Ambassador Anita Nergaard on Team Norway’s work in Singapore Read More
The export value of Norwegian seafood has never been higher in the first half of the year than in 2021, the Norwegian Seafood Council announced in a recent press release. …
Best first half-year of all time for Norwegian seafood exports Read More
77-year-old Norwegian Knut Hauslo lives in Pattaya, Thailand, and has still not received a covid-19 vaccine. He is part of a group of elderly Norwegians who are permanent residents of …
Norwegian in Thailand asks his government for vaccine help Read More
Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to join Norway Health Tech, Norwegian Smart Care Cluster, and Innovation Norway to further investigate the potential of Singapore as a potential …
Investigate the potential of Singapore as a potential market and gateway to Asia Read More
In a recent article, the news agency Reuters reports that Norway’s Telenor is considering selling its business in Myanmar. Telenor itself states that they are considering various alternatives due to …
Reuters: Telenor is considering selling its business in Myanmar Read More
On July 2, the Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen worked with the Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha and Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative …
Norway and Vietnam prepare for international conference Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore updates on the recent easing of travel restrictions regarding travelers to Norway from Singapore and Taiwan. The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok clarifies that the …
Update on restrictions for travelers to Norway from Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore gathered earlier this week the Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard, NBAS-President Leonard Opitz Stornes, and director of Innovasjon Norge Pål Kastmann to record the latest episode …
There has never been a better time to look to South-East Asia for business opportunities Read More
After Aftenposten on 1 July united with three other Nordic newspapers and published a protest letter in support of Press freedom in Hong Kong on the front page, the Chinese …
Chinese Embassy in Norway: We are shocked by Aftenposten’s criticism Read More
In the latest newsletter, Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce rounds up the past six months of new perspectives with an update on their activities during that time. The Chamber’s objective …
SNCC rounds up six months of new perspectives Read More
The recent closure of Apple Daily is causing concern in the Nordic region and editors have joined forces in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong. Four Nordic …
Nordic newspapers unite in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian maritime technology company ScanReach recently opened a regional office for Asia-Pacific in Singapore and appointed Singapore-based Ronny Waage as their new Regional Manager and VP of Sales. Ronny …
Meet Norwegian ScanReach’s new Regional Manager in Singapore Read More
After being published in the Royal Gazette on 29 June, Thailand’s reopening plan starting with the “Phuket Sandbox” travel model is now official and from 1 July, fully vaccinated travelers …
And it’s official – Phuket opens to all Nordic vaccinated travelers with no quarantine Read More
On 29 June, Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide and her Vietnamese counterpart Bùi Thanh Sơn discussed the two countries’ relations and cooperation at the United Nations Security Council during …
Vietnam and Norway collaborate as UN Security Council members Read More
The competition for customers intensifies between Scandinavian air carriers and Singapore Airlines as the island-state carrier is opening up a new fifth-freedom route linking Copenhagen with Rome for some long-haul …
Singapore Airlines opens new European ‘fifth-freedom’ route via Copenhagen Read More
During the pandemic of COVID-19, cross-border travel has been heavily impacted in many different ways for everyone and especially for expats and their families in China. With a China Green …
SwedCham China sharp talk: How to get a Green Card in China Read More
Recently there has been some good news for Hong Kong residents in regards to Covid-19 restrictions, quarantine measures and vaccination and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has …
SwedCham updates on the Covid-19 situation for Hong Kong residents Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi invites you to join Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide as she presents Norway’s new international strategy for the promotion of freedom …
Freedom of Expression: Launch of Norway’s new International Strategy Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore invites you to take your weekend up a notch with Norwegian Cultural Center’s Virtual Weekend! As a cultural organization, the Norwegian Cultural Center is …
Take your weekend up a notch with Norwegian Cultural Center’s Virtual Weekend Read More
On June 22, Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi which is a High-level Policy Dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation …
Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting in Hanoi Read More
A historic agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean came into effect on 26 June after being signed by several countries including Norway, Denmark, Iceland, …
International agreement banning fishing in Central Arctic Ocean comes into effect Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said this week their goodbyes to Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset who has finished her four-year tour as the ambassador to Malaysia and Brunei. According to …
Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset says Goodbye Kuala Lumpur 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 for the latest updates on the situation in the Philippines Read More
Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, Provincial Programme Manager at Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Vietnam has become the first Vietnamese individual to brief the Security Council under Rule 39, which invites …
NPA provincial program manager first Vietnamese to brief UN Security Council under rule 39 Read More
Last month the Nordic Embassies in Singapore used smart technology to engage their communities in Singapore in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrated the Nordic National …
Nordic Green Run profits donated to Coral Triangle Center Read More
Norway’s Telenor announced on Monday morning the signing of the agreement with Malaysia’s Axiata involving the merger of Telenor’s company Digi and Axiata’s company Celcom, media E24 reports. The value …
Telenor and Axiata sign agreement to merge companies in Malaysia Read More
The Scandinavian Society Siam which since 1920 has been the association of Scandinavian residents in Thailand has sent an appeal to all the governments of the Nordic countries to …
Scandinavian Society Siam appeals to Nordic Prime Ministers to vaccinate their citizens in Thailand Read More
Press Release: Jun 21, 2021, Geir Karlsen has been appointed new CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (“Norwegian”). Karlsen succeeds Jacob Schram. The appointment will be effective June 21st, 2021. …
Geir Karlsen appointed new CEO of Norwegian Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce HK has teamed up with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Chamber of Commerce, and the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the summer …
Celebrate summer with the Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian Police Intelligence Service (PST) said on Thursday that it was the cyber espionage group APT 31 that two and a half years ago was behind a comprehensive hacker …
Norway says China was behind major hacker attack Read More
On 18 June 2021 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway together with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden led a conversation about marine litter with the …
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon discuss plastic pollution Read More
Addressing the virtual Arria-formula meeting on “the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism” on 16 June 2021 , Ambassador Pham Hai …
The United Nation Security Council addressed post-Covid terrorism threats Read More
On 19 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Myanmar released a Statement attributable to UNFPA Office in Myanmar. Together with the Embassies of Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Today …
UNFPA and Nordic Embassies in Myanmar condemn sexual violence in the conflict Read More
The Norwegian Embassy In Hanoi signed 17 June 2021 an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support a new project ‘Scaling-up Integrated and Inclusive Waste Management Models …
Norway supports UNDP waste management models in Viet Nam Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to join JTC Corporation as they share info on Punggol Digital District, Jurong Innovation District, Woodlands North Coast and One-North in the next webinar …
Learn more about Smart and Sustainable Cities Read More
The Norwegian asset manager Storebrand and three other organizations have released a joint declaration pleading companies with business in Myanmar to take action, given the risk of human rights violations …
Declaration urges companies with business in Myanmar to take action Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is making your magazine cover dreams come true with a contest to appear on their first magazine cover in the Philippines. With the caption, “Are …
Are you the next IKEA Philippines cover model? Read More