Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 6 December 2020, to celebrate the 103rd Independence Day of Finland, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi had the pleasure of hosting a reception at the Metropole Hotel. As …
Nordic ambassadors celebrate Finland Independence day together in Hanoi Read More
On 5 December 2020, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, pictured here together with the Nordic Ambassador and Deputies, attended the Auspicious Candle Lighting Ceremony in commemoration of the birthday anniversary of His …
Nordic Ambassadors attended Father’s day in Thailand Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
The Department of Energy Technology (IFE) at the Norwegian town of Kjeller have been producing and exporting approximately 400,000 doses of the cancer drug Xofigo in the last seven years. …
Norway exports cancer medicine to China Read More
On 15 December 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Maritime cybersecurity readiness in 2021 and beyond: Trends, Predictions, Opportunity & Threat landscapes. Time: 6.00-7.30PM Hong …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec Read More
From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce – NordCham Philippines has announced that this coming Nordic Sustainability Awards Night is set on 19 January 2021, starting at 6:00 PM. “We invite all …
NordCham Philippines’ “Nordic Sustainability Awards Night” set for 19 January 2021 Read More
When you are young it’s rare that you think about what might happen to you when you grow older…. Who, in their early years, wants to be reminded about becoming …
How to plan for your last decades? Read More
Krabi Spesialisten has for the past 17 years been working hard to bring an experience of a lifetime to visitors to the South of Thailand. Her goal remains to give her guests a …
Krabi Specialisten surviving Covid-19 Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
In the evening of 8 December 2020 three speakers from Norway including H.E. Marte Ziolkowski, State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E Marita Sørheim-Rensvik, Special Envoy for Women, Peace …
Norway attended the Vietnam International Conference on 7-9 Dec Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore released on 8 December 2020 a thank you note from the Special Christmas Lunch that said: “So incredibly grateful to all the members that participated …
NBAS shared thank you note from Special Christmas Lunch Read More
Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi invites to the next energy webinar on 15 December: “Are you a Vietnamese company working in the LNG sector?,” asks the embassy. “Do you want …
Norwegian webinar on exploring LNG opportunities in Vietnam Read More
The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event Read More
During the festive month of December, the four Nordic embassies in Singapore bring the Nordic Christmas spirit to Singapore’s top luxury 5-star hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, and offer you a …
Enjoy Nordic Christmas Staycation with Mandarin Oriental Singapore Read More
Visitors poured throughout the day into the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok which took place Sunday 6 December 2020. The event filled up the whole 19th floor of the Gaysorn …
Good turnout at Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Flower Dome’s signature floral displays make a return with the well-loved Poinsettia Wishes on 27 November 2020. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, Ms Grace Fu, together with …
Nordic ambassadors graced the Poinsettia Wishes Flower Dome opening Singapore ceremony Read More
On 30 November 2020 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced: Congratulations to Malaysia for signing the bilateral investor agreement with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations CEPI. As …
Malaysia signed bilateral investor agreement with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Oslo Read More
On 27 November 2020 Norwegian shipowners ensured safe crew changes during the pandemic by establishing a world-class quarantine center for seafarers in Manila. The center is set-up and is managed …
A world-class quarantine center for seafarers in Manila established Read More
The Danish Christmas Bazaar takes place this Sunday 6 December from 11.00 to 18.00 at Gaysorn Tower floor 19 in Bangkok. The event is well on track to be at …
Don’t miss the Danish Christmas Bazaar on Sunday Read More
The Christmas Family Fun Fest on Sunday, 13 December is a great social family celebration. This is a special occasion for friends of Norway in Thailand to get together and …
TNCC’s Christmas Family Fun Fest date set to 13 December Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
On 24 November 2020 Norwegian Mission to ASEAN and the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, in coordination with the ASEAN Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, successfully organised …
ASEAN Women in Sustainable Peace and Security workshop success Read More
On 24 November 2020, the Norway embassy in Singapore invites to join the Happiness Conference 2020 on 3 December 2020. Learn more about why the Nordic countries are the happiest …
Nordic ambassadors invite to Happiness Conference on 3 Dec Read More
In the morning of 17 November 2020 the Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe had a successful meeting with Colonel Nguyen Le Phuong, Deputy Director, and staff of …
Norwegian Chargé d’affaires met with Colonel Nguyen Le Phuong to discuss cooperation Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society (TNGS) held its 100 Years Cup 2020 on the 14 November hosted by Scandinavian Society. The Cup was the 3rd Tee off for the 2020/2021 season …
SSS 100 Years Cup winners announced Read More
On 13 November 2020 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined hands with the Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the airline partners – Bangkok Airways, AirAsia and Nok Air to …
Thailand launches Expat Travel Bonus exclusive to expats Read More
For a second time, Sweden ranks in top position in the fifth edition of the Good Country Index, released on Thursday 19 November 2020. The Good Country Index is the …
Sweden is the world’s ‘Goodest’ country Read More
Last week, Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Jan Wilhelm Grythe and the Group of Four (G4) Ambassadors, Deborah Paul (Canada), Wendy Matthews (New Zealand), and Ivo Sieber (Switzerland) paid a visit …
Norwegian Charge d’ Affaires joined G4 ambassadors visited Dak Lak province Read More
Three scholars from Myanmar Department of Fisheries, Mr. Chit Oo Lwin, Ms. Myat Mon Soe and Ms. Khet Nu Wai Kyaw, have arrived in the Norwegian city Tromsø, where they …
Myanmar fishery officials study at Arctic University in Tromsø Read More
On 18 November 2020 the UNDP Myanmar announced that the organization this week would be highlighting the cooperation between Norway and United Nations Development Programme – UNDP. Norway contributes over …
Norway continues to contribute funds to UNDP Myanmar for recovery suports Read More
Midas PR, Thailand’s leading PR agency, organized the first Bangkok Yuppies networking event on the 78th-floor rooftop of King Power Mahanakhon, one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok. The event …
Midas PR successfully launched Bangkok Yuppies networking series at King Power Mahanakhon Read More
The Government of Norway and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a partnership agreement to support the peace-building and conflict mediation capacities of women and the active engagement …
Norway, UNDP and BARMM government signed partnership agreement to help peace building in Bangsamoro region Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Have you registered yourself to watch Europe on Screen (EoS) 2020? One of Swedish films “Swoon” will be the Opening Film this year, and Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia and …
Ambassador Berg will be opening the 2020 Europe On Screen online film festival Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites to a joint chamber event to celebrate the Christmas spirit on 27 November. “Let’s get into the Christmas spirit with NordCham and German Business …
NordCham Vietnam invites to networking in Christmas spirit on 27 Nov Read More
The Norwegian embassy in Hanoi announced on 13 November 2020 that between 17 November and 11 December 2020, the Embassy will carry out a pilot to test out simplified processes …
Norway pilot testing system for registering children born abroad Read More
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided on 11 November 2020 to allocate NOK 1.3 million (US$ 150,000) out of its Humanitarian Fund to help the three central provinces of Vietnam …
Norway allocated NOK1.3 Mil for humanitarian aid to flooded Quang Tri, Quang Binh and Thua Thien Hue provinces Read More
UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) announced on 5 November 2020 an allocation of US$ 3 million to Vietnam for an urgent, life-saving humanitarian response.. Norway is happy to be …
Norway is in top 5 donors to support UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam is looking for candidates to full time positions such as Office Manager, Accountant, Event Coordinator, Communication Officer and a trainee in the green …
EuroCham Vietnam’s full time and internship positions open for applications Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
On 9 November 2020 the Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society announced finalized details for the 100 Years Cup. The dinner after the 100 Years Cup on 14th November will …
The SSS’s 100 Years Cup details finalized Read More
On 6 November 2020 EuroCham representatives participated in a consultative meeting convened by the Council for the Development of Cambodia regarding the forthcoming Law on Investment. The purpose of this …
EuroCham met with Council for Development of Cambodia on Law of Investment Read More
Did you know that the Philippines is the 3rd largest generator of solid waste in Southeast Asia and is among the top plastic polluters globally? It is estimated that almost …
Sweden, Norway, Denmark embassies in Philippines invites to a webminar aims to share Nordic waste management experience Read More
6 Nov 2020 the Singapore’s Ministry of Health-MOH announced important update on Stay-Home Notice(SHN) for travelers from Norway entering Singapore, that said: The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the …
Singapore Ministry of Health announced travelers from Norway and Estonia require to stay at dedicated SHN fecilities from 8 Nov Read More
The Norwegian SN Power AS, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the 39.4 MW Dam Nai Wind Power Joint Stock Company in Vietnam from …
Norwegian Scatec Solar ASA – SN Power to acquire its first wind farm in Vietnam Read More
With over 600 islands spanning a total sea area of 3.1 million square kilometers and 65% of its population residing in in coastal areas, Papua New Guinea (PNG) relies heavily …
European Experts Support Papua New Guinea’s Maritime Safety Read More
Given the strict measures against the Covid-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila announced on 3 November 2020 that the embassy will only open to visitors …
The Norwegian embassy Manila and Singapore announced ‘Open by appointment only’ Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites to join their webinar on Impact Investment – The Role of Asset Managers in Green Finance which will be held virtually on …
EuroCham Singapore invites to the next webinar on 18 Nov Read More