Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy Singapore invites Singaporean to see how choreographer Alexander Ekman has created a wild, wet and wonderful fantasy story full of humor of the creation of the …
The Norwegian National Ballet recreates Swan lake, available online until 30 April Read More
On 21 April 2021 the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BW Group, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd., …
Port of Singapore to set up a maritime decarbonization centre Read More
Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe attended Workshop “Opportunities, challenges and solutions to promote political rights of Persons with disabilities in Vietnam” organized by CEPEW …
Norway supports UNDP Vietnam in improving life quality for disables Read More
The Royal Cambodian Government has announced on 9 April 2021, a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for all foreigners who are working and living in the Kingdom. According to Khmertime’s report,Minister of …
Free vaccine for foreigners living and working in Cambodia Read More
Two Nordic nations shared perspectives on the Nordic Model with Universiti Malaya and the Asia Europe Institute today, 20 April 2021. Ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Ambassador Roset talked about joint values, …
Sweden, Norway shared Nordic values with Universiti Malaya and Asia Europe Institute Read More
28 April 2021 – The United Nations Development Programme organized an inception workshop for an upcoming diagnostic study on disaster risk finance and inclusive insurance, in Ha Noi, . The …
UNDP Vietnam hosted a workshop on finance management Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor invite members to join a Constitution Day lunch on May 17. More about the event: “Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor have the pleasure …
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor to host Constitution Day lunch Read More
In Spain, they call it the “wild and athletic cod that returns home every year”, in Germany “the gold from Lofoten” and in France as a “premium seasonal product”. There …
Norwegian Skrei has caught attention in Europe Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting a leadership course with Swedish Peter Lysell from Sharing Insight. More about the online webinar: “Being a leader has never …
SwedCham Course: “Leadership in a time of change” with Peter Lysell Read More
The Singapore European Union Film Festival (EUFF) is back at The Projector in Singapore from 6 May to 23 May 2021. EUFF is among the longest-running film festivals in Singapore …
Watch Nordic Films at The European Film Festival in Singapore Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce invited to “???????????????????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????-???????????? ????????????????????????????????????????:???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ????????????????” ???????????????????????????? Join We-Brand (a women-led initiative for women entrepreneurs) for its …
TNCC’s ‘Financing For Women-led Business and what you need to know’ Read More
19 April 2021 The EU approves sanctions targeting individuals and military-controlled entities, announced in the European Council’s press statement. The EU Council on 19 April 2021 decided to sanction 10 …
EU imposes sanctions 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies in Myanmar Read More
20 April 2021 Singapore’s Maritime an Ports Authority (MPA) announced plan to boost Maritime startups to explore digital solutions, as follow: A new Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund grant …
Singapore government renews maritime research MOU with Norway Read More
On 7 April, two years after the first cut for the construction, the giant MSF module for the Johan Sverdrup P2 platform left Aibel’s yard in Thailand, and is now …
Aibel Thailand completed record breaking project Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
Singaporean Harsh Dalal started Team Labs with four other teenagers in Norway, Russia, and the US, whom he had met online when he was just 13 years old. Today he is 19 …
CEO of Norwegian co-founded ‘Team Labs’ on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore is welcoming everyone to join their official launch on 1 June with a reception at HUONE Singapore from 5-7 pm. The launch will feature …
Join the celebration of The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore’s official launch 1 June Read More
Some countries are restricting use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to certain age groups, or suspending use, after European and British regulators confirmed possible links to rare blood clots. Johnson …
Update: How the world response to AstraZeneca vaccine Read More
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
Swedish electronic artist and producer Alesso returns with his latest hit single “Going Dumb,” which comes in two versions with the EDM superstar joined by Chinese producer CORSAK across both …
Swedish DJ Alasso collaborated with Chinese producer CORSAK and Kpop Stray Kids Read More
The China-Europe freight train has a series of important advantages and Finland welcomes more freight train connections with China, Ville Skinnari, Finnish minister for development cooperation and foreign trade said …
Finnish Minister: Huge potential for trade between China and Finland by rail Read More
For several months the whole world has been a red zone according to The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel guidelines which means that all travel from Denmark is discouraged. …
Denmark is opening up for travel from Thailand, Singapore, and parts of the Nordic Region Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar covering: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage on 26 April. More about the webinar: In …
TNCC webinar: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
Norway together with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has again strongly asserted their commitment and desire to work and support Vietnam in ending gender-biased sex selection (GBSS), local media Vietnam …
Norway continue to support Vietnam in ending gender biased sex selection Read More
On 17 April 2021 the Norwegian embassy released “Ambassador for a day” activity with the winner, Ms Do Quyen. “This week, we had a hectic but very interesting day with …
Norwegian embassy in Hanoi welcomed the winner of Ambassador for a day campaign Read More
On 14 April 2021 the Norwegian embassy released a thank you note from a visit to Sabah, that read: Norway is proud to have an honorary consulate in Kota Kinabalu …
Norwegian Honorary consulate and team visited Sabah Read More
On 15 April 2021 the Nordic embassies in Myanmar released a joint statement, signed by Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, that read: During this year’s Thingyan holiday, which is a …
Nordic embassies again urge Myanmar army to stop killing and restore internet Read More
On 12 April 2021, Norwegian Ambassador Løchen had a good meeting with Vice Director of the Youth Theater Mr Nguyen Si Tien and his team. Ambassador Løchen said “We look …
Vietnam Youth Theater will stage Norwegian play writer Henrik Ibsen Read More
On 8 April 2021 the Norwegian Embassy released a thank you note, that read: Congratulations to Vietnam and its newly appointed Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on the success of …
Norway participated in the UN Security Council on Mine Action Read More
On 16 April 2021 The Norwegian embassy in Singapore says “Gearing up for Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) Singapore and Norway are Ocean Partners” According to the NBAS, the Norwegian maritime …
Get ready for Singapore Maritime Week on 19-23 April Read More
The 56-year-old Norwegian national Odd Edvin Engeland has been living in Cambodia for the past 14 years. He tested positive for Covid-19 on 24 March after a woman in his …
Norwegian faces hefty bill for 2nd quarantine after contacting Covid-19 in Cambodia Read More
Norwegian People Aid (NPA), the Labour Movement’s Humanitarian Solidarity Organization has granted $1.6 million for cluster munition clearance and surveys in Cambodia, Khmer Times writes. The grant for the project …
Norwegian People Aid grants $1.6 million for cluster munition clearance in Cambodia Read More
According to reports from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), nearly 1000 repatriated crew members of a Norwegian cruise ship have arrived home to the Philippines. Media Inquirer.net writes that the …
Nearly 1000 Filipino repatriated crew members of Norwegian cruise ship arrive home Read More
According to local media Philstar, the Philippines have joined the GloLitter Partnerships Project which is a global initiative backed by the United Nations to tackle the marine litter scourge, clean …
The Philippines joins Norway funded ‘GloLitter Partnership Project’ Read More
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany, among others, have mapped the proportion of mothers in 170 countries who have lost a child. The result, now …
Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Singapore, and Hong Kong amongst countries with the lowest infant mortality rate Read More
After a long journey from the Philippines and a year’s delay, Fjord Line’s new catamaran has finally arrived at Hirtshals Harbor in Denmark. Fjord FSTR, which is a state-of-the-art and …
Fjord FSTR finally arrives Hirtshals, Denmark Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to Evening Talk on EU Trade Policy as a Drive for Change in Asia on 13 April. The invitation reads: Why is the European …
SwedCham: Evening Talk on EU Trade Policy Read More
To further encourage knowledge-sharing in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, the Norwegian Business Association Singapore, in partnership with MPA, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, and Innovation Norway, will host …
NBAS and partners webinar: Towards zero emissions, sharing the Norwegian experience Read More
Indonesia is one small step away from having its first trade agreement with European countries including Iceland and Norway after The House of Representatives recently approved the draft for the …
House of Representatives approves Indonesia-EFTA trade legislation Read More
On Saturday, the junta of Myanmar sentenced 19 people to death by a military court for robbery and murder, with 17 of the people tried in absentia. Norway calls the …
Norway reacts to Myanmar’s 19 death sentences Read More
The Norwegian Uyghur Committee and other Chinese minority groups globally experience frequent hacking attempts as piracy attempts have increased in recent years and accuse China of being behind the attempts, …
Norwegian Uyghur Commission: China is behind frequent hacking attempts Read More
On 9 april 2021 the joint statement by ambassadors in Myanmar was released, the statement read: Two months ago, on February 9, Mya Thwe Thwe Khine was shot while taking …
International ambassadors share a joint condolence to lost lives in Myanmar protest Read More
The Philippines has contributed US$15,000 to a special Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Trust Fund to support the construction of a new facility, the OPCW Centre for …
The Philippines joins China, Finland, Sweden, and Thailand in contributing to future ChemTech Centre Read More
Former US security adviser John Bolton believes that China is a danger to democratic countries and in an exclusive interview with NRK, he warns Norway against entering into a closer …
Former US security adviser: Norway should not sign a free trade agreement with China Read More
President Xi Jinping told German leader Angela Merkel during a phone call Wednesday that he hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China”, Chinese state media reported, following an international …
President Xi hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China” Read More
On 6 April 2021 the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai announecd: According to Zhejiang Foreign Affairs Office, Zhejiang province has decided to include foreigners over 18 years old in …
Foreigner in Zhejiang province are welcome to join voluntary vaccinated programme Read More