Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Norges Bank Investment Management, the manager of the $ 1.36 trillion Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), is welcoming China Securities Regulatory Commission’s proposal to enhance transparency and strengthen shareholder …
Norwegian Pension Fund welcomes Chinese corporate governance standards Read More
Representatives of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) recently paid a virtual farewell call to Gunn Jorid Roset, Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia. Joining the virtual get-together from FMM were …
FMM says goodbye to Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset Read More
In 2019, Norwegian Telenor and Malaysian Axiata tried to merge their entire Asian businesses into one global mobile giant. The plan was abandoned later that year, but now the parties …
Telenor and Axiata close to merger in Malaysia Read More
Arriving at the NATO Summit on Monday, Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, warned that China could be heading for military superiority if NATO does not tighten up regulations, media TV2 …
NATO sees China as security challenge Read More
NordCham Philippines will team up with several partners to address the what, why, and how relating to improving seafarers’ mental health and well-being in an upcoming webinar on 23 June. …
NordCham Philippines concerned with seafarers’ mental health Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam is for the first time conducting an intensive course on International Mine Action Standards Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 in the central Quang Tri Province …
Norwegian People’s Aid conducts explosives training in Vietnam Read More
On 1 June 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila announced: We continue to support the Bangsamoro Women as facilitators, convenors, and mediators in sustaining peace in Mindanao through the …
Norway and UNDP Philippines support Women Peace and Security in Mindanao Read More
In a recent Facebook post, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore congratulated chef Mathew Leong on his victory in the Singapore selection of the prestigious Bocuse d’Or culinary competition. Why would …
Chef Mathew Leong prepares for Bocuse d’Or finals Read More
In a newly published article for CNA Lifestyle, Aun Koh speaks to the founder of Martha Who’s trendy and modern batik collections, Norwegian Mette Hartman who has been living in …
Norwegian Mette Hartman promotes batik through modern fashion in Singapore Read More
The General Consul of Finland in Shanghai participated in the International Forum on Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in the Yangtze River Delta Region, Shanghai, on 10 June. Pasi Hellman highlighted the …
Nordic countries push for carbon neutrality in Yangtze River Delta Region Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join an online conference for an update on the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. The invitation says: Dear Members, Taking into account the …
NordCham Vietnam updates on Covid-19 situation Read More
On 11 June 2021 Singaporean consultant company Connect One announced vacancies opening in various fields. Highly recommend to Nordics who look into experience Asian culture and living in Asia, Singapore …
Singapore is looking for young professionals thinking of moving to Asia Read More
According to Reuters, a Malaysian manager of Norway’s largest oil services provider Aker Solutions has Friday morning been formally charged after a court hearing in Malaysia. 49-year-old Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman is …
Aker Solutions manager in Malaysia charged with fraud Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian Consulate in Shanghai, Innovation Norway, and the Norwegian Seafood Council teamed up to organize an event in celebration of World Oceans Day on 8 June, Global Times writes in a …
Norway celebrates World Ocean Day in Shanghai Read More
NordCham Philippines and IWG Plc. invites you to a virtual event with Lars Wittig, Country Manager IWG Plc. Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, S. Korea, VP Sales ASEAN, S. Korea …
NordCham Philippines and IWG Plc. host RE-DO 2021 workshop Read More
For the past four years, Taiwanese nationals in Norway have been fighting the Norwegian government over being forced to register as ‘Chinese’ instead of Taiwanese. They are now taking the …
Taiwanese fight the Norwegian government – We are Taiwanese, not Chinese! Read More
Find out facts and fiction regarding Covid-19 vaccination with NordCham Singapore’s upcoming webinar on 15 June. The event is free for all. More about the event: Singapore is in the …
NordCham invites to COVID-19 Vaccination: Facts and fiction webinar Read More
The Danish Marine operator Svitzer has signed a ten-year contract with FGEN LNG Corporation, a unit of First Gen Corporation for towage and vessel support services to its LNG terminal …
Danish tugboat operator signs ten-year gas contract in the Philippines Read More
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is excluding the Japanese retailer Honeys Holdings “due to the unacceptable risk that the company contributes to systematic violations of human rights” related to two garment …
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund excludes firm for rights violations in Myanmar Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is in partnership with ITD World hosting a virtual event ‘Grit + Resilience = GResilience – Bouncing back in times of crisis’ At …
NordCham virtual event: Bouncing forward in times of crisis Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Singapore use smart technology to engage their communities in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrate the Nordic National Days. Singapore, 7 June …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore bring together over 1,600 runners online in a race to protect the ocean Read More
The Norwegian chemical company Yara has joined forces with the Singapore/Swiss multinational commodity trading company Trafigura to develop and promote the use of ammonia as a clean fuel in shipping, …
Yara and Trafigura collaborate on ammonia-based shipping fuel Read More
Norway is alarmed by the high and rapidly-increasing levels of plastic pollution in the ocean. It joins more than seventy countries in calling for a new and legally-binding global agreement …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam tackle maritime plastic pollution Read More
The Norwegian couple Katrine Solhaug and her husband Simen Julner has re-opened their Siam Reap guesthouse Babel Guesthouse after Covid-19 travel restrictions and road building in Cambodia forced them to …
Norwegian couple re-opens their guesthouse in Cambodia with innovative business solutions Read More
On 3 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur released a thank you note to another successful discussion, that said: Many thanks to InvestKL CEO Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli …
Malaysia and Norway discussed the next green development Read More
On 4 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi released a statement for Norwegians aboard living in Laos and Vietnam for Election 2021, that said: Election Day for the …
Norway Election 2021 regulations for Norwegians in Laos and Vietnam Read More
25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …
Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has issued a statement related to the upcoming national and local elections in Norway on 13 September 2021. The statement explains when you can …
Norwegian embassy open for voting in Norway Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and partners are hosting the discussion desalination: A Reliable, Sustainable, and Affordable Water Supply on 18 June from 14:30 UTC+07-16:00 UTC+07. More …
NordCham Philippines host discussion on reliable water supply Read More
How did Singapore National Healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) set up a new service in an all-in-one citizen health app and make vaccination updates easy? Want to find …
IHiS Singapore invites to health care innovation conference on 9 June Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘DNV energy transition outlook’ on 17 June. More about the webinar: Discover the new energy normal …
SNCC webinar: DNV energy transition outlook Read More
Former Norwegian Prime Minister and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is pleased that the British are sending warships to the South China Sea to stop China’s growing power plans, Norwegian media …
Norwegian NATO chief and British Prime Minister agree to halt China’s growing power plans Read More
Four Nordic Embassies in Thailand stand together to create awareness on enforced disappearance. Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, The …
Nordic Embassies in Thailand create awareness on enforced disappearance Read More
The Indonesian Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending startup, Amartha has raised $7.5 million from the Norwegian government-owned investment fund, Norfund, media Dealstreetasia reports. Amartha is a financial technology company that connects micro and SME …
Indonesian Amartha raises $7.5 million in funding from Norway’s Norfund Read More
The partnership between ASEAN and Norway was recently reviewed at the 6th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting and notes were placed on the progress made between the cooperation between …
ASEAN and Norway deepens cooperation Read More
NordCham Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham Philippines Advisory Business Partner PSA Philippines …
Get updated on the latest situation in the Philippines Read More
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has granted Malaysia’s second request for a Malaysia-EU palm oil dispute panel and Thailand, Norway, Singapore and Indonesia may influence the result. The countries are …
Malaysia appeals EU ban on palm oil biofuels Read More
The Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi writes: Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19 in Vietnam, the Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is operating with reduced opening …
Norwegian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City will reduce opening hours Read More
If you are struggling with learning Mandarin Chinese, then join the upcoming Nordic Chamber collaboration event on 7 June for a two-hour power workshop into the basics of Chinese. The …
Bridge the Gap: Understanding the Fundamentals of Mandarin Read More
The debate about whether Covid-19 escaped from a Chinese lab has yet again been given new life. After being ignored in their claims of possessing “prima facie evidence” for a …
Norwegian virologist part of study claiming Covid-19 was created in Chinese lab Read More
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam and steps have been taken to ensure support of the Government in Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam writes in a …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam Read More
Construction of Norwegian paint maker JOTUN’s new $100 million water-based and powder coatings factory is expected to be completed this summer in Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park of Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam’s paint industry is growing well Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam is giving away the last remaining books from its library to its members and members if the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian books for free Read More
Over the past weekend, the four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai, together with Green Initiatives, gathered at Sinan Mansion for a full day discussions on food sustainability and traceability. The …
The Nordic Talks on Food Traceability a success Read More
On 26 May 2021 the Norwegian Business Association Singapore announced: Collaboration is important to reach the ambitions of IMO, says Remi Eriksen, CEO of DNV. Stay tuned for Nor-Shipping OceanNow …
NBAS invites to event on decarbonizing the shipping industry Read More
Norrbottens Handelskammare invites to a webinar: Curious about what business opportunities are available in Southeast Asia? The invitation says: “Team Nordic experts will give us an overview of the different …
Nordic webinar on ‘Opportunities in Southeast Asia’ Read More
25 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy Bangkok announced new opening hours for the Consulate in Pattaya as of the 1 June to be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:30 to …
Norwegian Consulate Pattaya updates opening hours from 1 June Read More