Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More
Doing more business in Cambodia: what can Nordic contacts and cooperation bring? This was the theme for the Nordic business reception which the Embassy of Sweden and the Nordic chapter …
Ambassador Häggmark in the Nordic Business Reception with NordCham and EuroCham Cambodia Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong (NIH-HK) announced on 28 September to Nordic Tech startups that The Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) is taking place on 6-13 Nov 2020 Organised by …
The Elevator Pitch Competition Hong Kong calls out to Nordic Startups Read More
On 1 October 2020, the Nordic-China Startup Forum announced, is now looking to recruit passionate people to the Bergen team. Here we provide driven young people a multicultural platform where …
Nordic-China Startup Forum is looking for passionate team members in Bergen Read More
Nordic Innovation House Singapore calling all Nordic AgriFoodTech companies and innovators looking for opportunities towards Singapore and Asia. Join our webinar to know more about the future of Agrifoodtech, AlternativeProteins, …
Join Agri-Food Tech webminar on 7 Oct to learn more of Asian markets Read More
It was a bang of a party! It was the Crayfish Party of the Scandinavian Society Siam at its best! None less than 175 guests had bought tickets for the …
Crayfish Party 2020 – most terrific party in living memory Read More
The EU Delegations in Indonesia published a trade report on 24 September 2020. EU-Indonesia trade in goods amounted to €26.2bio in 2019, with EU exports worth €10.2bio & Indonesia exports …
EU remains top non-Asian investor in Indonesia Read More
On 29 September 2020, Enterprise Singapore and Innovation Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration between Singapore and Norway in these priority sectors: The blue economy, …
Enterprise Singapore and Nordic Innovation House signed MOU to strenghthen digital and sustainable innovation collaborations Read More
Despite COVID-19 restrictions disrupting many expat’s moving abroad plans, now is a great time to take a step back and reconsider your options. Awarded 3rd place for quality of life …
The pros and cons of moving to Taiwan Read More
On Tuesday 29 September, the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce organized the evening talk: Inspirational Leadership in post COVID time event at the Seven Peaks Software office. We would like to …
TNCC’s Inspirational Leadership in post-COVID time event a success Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce published a thank you note to friends, partners and members on 1 October 2020, that said: Dear Members, Friends and Partners of the TSCC, In …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerece welcomes October with Sustainability webminars Read More
On 21 September 2020, the Norwegian Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian, Director of Innovation Norway in Vietnam, shared with the Vietnam Investment Review the prospects of Norwegian and Vietnamese firms in …
Norwegian Commecial Counceller and Director of Innovation Vietnam in exclusive interview with Vietnam Investment Review Read More
On 25 September 2020,Team Norway in Hanoi had an interesting virtual meeting with Ambassador Grete Løchen to look back at the impact of the Covid-19 on individuals’ work and performance. …
Team Norway in Hanoi held a virtual meeting with Ambassador Grete Løchen Read More
From 29 September, it will once again be possible to fly direct from Scandinavia to China with SAS. There have been no direct flights since 31 January, but SAS has …
SAS re-opening route Copenhagen – Shanghai Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kjersti Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood’s booth at THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 on 22 September 2020. The event is one of the world’s biggest Food & Beverage …
Ambassador Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood, THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 Read More
MDBC and MBLBC together with CIMB, MFBC and MNBC are pleased to invite you for a webinar addressing the outlook for the Malaysian ringgit. This year saw the Malaysian ringgit …
Malaysian Danish Business Council invites to Malaysian Ringgit outlook webinar Read More
On 24 September, the Government of Finland adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. For all other non-Schengen countries …
Finland announced latest travel restrictions, effective on 28 Sept Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce invites to their next “European Excellence in Sustainability Sharing Session (EESSS)” on Green Finance which will be held virtually on 7 October 2020 (Wednesday) from …
Join the next EuroCham Singapore’s next Green finance webminar on 7 October Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) together with the Nordic embassies are hosting an event for Nordic Alumni on 31 October 2020. The event is an opportunity …
NordCham Vietnam invites to Nordic Alumni Day 2020 Read More
The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …
Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …
Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020 Read More
FinnCham HK invites to join their Corporate Member FINDS from 24 September until 4 October 2020, for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020 presented by DiningCity. FINDS has specially curated …
Join FINDS Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020, special menu from 24 Sep-4 Oct Read More
On 23 September 2020, the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduced the latest on Nordic innovation. Kidbrooke provides B2B automated financial analytics, designed to lower the cost of providing wealth …
Meet your new financial management assistant Kidbrooke Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced they were delighted to meet with the EU Delegation to Vietnam and Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti on 21 September 2020. The Purpose of the meeting was to discuss …
Eurocham Vietnam, EU Delegation met to discuss EVFTA Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has released a statement that they would like to take the opportunity to extend its gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors and Executive Director, for their hard …
EuroCham Cambodia bids farewell to outgoing Board, Executive Director Read More
The Board of Scandinavian Siam Society announced on 21 September that the Crayfish Party is completely sold out. Their statement said: Dear members and friends, thanks for reaching out to …
Scandinavian Siam Society’s Crayfish Party completely sold out Read More
On 18 September 2020, NordCham Philippines invites you to another Nordic food galore event – RÄKFROSSA – on the 26 September 2020.The event starts from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM …
NordCham Philippines invites: RÄKFROSSA at Makati Garden Club and online Read More
Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …
Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore announced on 21 September that they are looking for a service-minded, full-time Temporary Project Officer who can assist with planning and managing of the …
Norwegian embassy Singapore looking for full time temporary project officer Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (EuroCham Singapore) announced on the 14 September 2020, that the deadline for EuroCham’s Sustainability Awards 2020 is drawing close. Seize this opportunity to …
EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Awards nomination applications open until 25 September 2020 Read More
On 15 September 2020, the EU Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Barbara Plinkert led TeamEU to the beach day clean up activity. The TeamEU expressed that “we were absolutely delighted to …
TeamEU in Singapore did their part in Beach Clean Up day Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore introduced their member who just recently established their office in Singapore, on 18 September 2020. Powerzeek is a platform company providing an independent online marketplace …
Norwegian Powerzeek opens office in Singapore Read More
The Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong is pleased to be a global partner of JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition – The World’s Largest Online Startup Contest, organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs …
The NIH-HK calls out to Nordic startups to join a Global Pitch Competition Read More
On 17 September 2020 the European Union in Hong Kong and Macao welcomed the new Head of Office, Mr Thomas Gnocchi. He officially took up his duties on 1 September, …
The EU welcomes new Head of Office for HK and Macao Read More
The European Association for Business Chamber (EABC), for the fourth year running, is co-hosting an event with EU Business Avenues in South East Asia, are organizing an ICT Virtual Business …
Learn more of EU technology on upcoming a virtual business seminar Read More
The European Union in Indonesia invites to join the EU Ambassador Vincent Piket in a public discussion on the importance of building capacity for #GreenGrowth in EU-Indonesia relations, on 17 …
European Union in Indonesia invites to a webinar on Green Growth Corporation Read More
On 27 August 2020,The Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Tor Haug represented the Norwegian Embassy at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) where over 40 …
The Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires attended TNCC’s Annual General Meeting Read More
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on Saturday 26 September 2020. The invitation said: The traceability of food plays a crucial role …
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on 26 September Read More
On 17 September 2020, The European Deligations in Indonesia held a virtual launch of “EU-Indonesia Cooperation Publication 2020” by Indonesian’s Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa & EU …
EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched Read More
The Norwegian Red Cross (Nor Cross) announced on 18 September 2020 that they are looking for a Health Delegate officer in Myanmar. Their statement said: The Norwegian Red Cross is …
The Norwegian Red Cross is looking for a Health Delegate Myanmar Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced on 14 September 2020 that members can enjoy 30% partner discount when staying at Alma Resort. Discount 30% on Best Available Rate when entering promotion code ALMAEUROCHAM …
Alma Resort offers discounts to EuroCham Vietnam members Read More
SCCCI Career Women’s Group is inviting friends of the Norwegian embassy to share the love of the Singapore Culture by participating in the virtual LIVE cooking demonstration with Chef David …
Friends of Norway invited to learn how to cook traditional Singaporean dishes Read More
As the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has just gained Observer Status in the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), from Oslo, Ambassador Grete Lochen gave an online interview to the Dai Bieu Nhan …
Ambassador Lochen talked about AIPA essembly with Vietnamese’s newspaper Dai Bieu Nhan Dan Read More
Earlier this week, EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and 9 other Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha to discuss EU and …
EU ambassadors and Vietnam agreed on Post Covid-19 Green recovery Read More
The First UN Women Asia and the Pacific UN announced on 16 September 2020 that the WEPs Awards Applications is now open. It is an opportunity for business leaders and …
The UN Women invites to nominate your company to WEPs Award Read More
Naturists or nudists who are dreaming to spend 2 -3 months in Thailand during the winter can ask for help from Naturist Association Thailand to apply for the new Special …
Free help with Special Tourist Visa to Thailand – for naturists Read More
His Excellency Sarun Charoensuwan, Ambassador of Thailand to France, signed earlier this year the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention). Thailand is the 137th jurisdiction …
Thailand joins international efforts against tax evasion Read More
Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Ms Nina G. Enger attended on the 5 September 2020 a meeting hosted by the Vice Chairperson of Vietnam’s National Assembly, Madam Tong Thi Phong in …
The Norwegian Charge D’ Affaires attended the 41st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Vietnam Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China announced that early bird tickets to DCCC’s annual Gala event until 18 September 2020. Their statement said: Start from 31st August to 18th …
Early bird tickets to DCCC’s Business person of the year event available until 18 September 2020 Read More