Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
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