Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Noi Bai Airport and three other airports in northern Vietnam will be closed on Saturday as Typhoon Yagi approaches. The typhoon is expected to hit the country late Friday. Noi …
Airports in Vietnam closes Saturday due to typhoon Read More
China has prohibited the adoption of Chinese children by foreign families, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. The only exception to this ban is if the adoptive …
China bans international adoptions Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia has appointed Mats Remmen Frenningsmoen as its new Head of Administration and Consular Affairs. With extensive experience from his previous roles at the Norwegian …
New Head of Administration and Consular Affairs at Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia Read More
Mrs. Elisabeth Schwabe-Hansen has been appointed as the new Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon. With over 22 years in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she …
New Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon Read More
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $12 million to support humanitarian operations in Myanmar. This funding is part of a broader $100 million initiative aimed at …
CERF allocates $12 million for Myanmar with Sweden, Norway, and Denmark amongst top donors Read More
Yesterday, September 4, 2024, Norway officially opened its new consulate in Davao City. The consulate will oversee consular services and deepen partnerships in key sectors, including agriculture, maritime, and renewable …
Norway opens new consulate in Davao to boost cooperation in Mindanao Read More
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, many investors are withdrawing from China. However, Norway’s $78 billion pension fund, KLP, is pursuing a different strategy. Instead of pulling out, KLP has increased its …
Norwegian KLP boosts efforts with Chinese mining firms Read More
The Norwegian tourism industry is pleased with the increasing number of Chinese tourists exploring the country independently. This trend was emphasized during the “Chengdu, More Than Pandas” promotion event in …
Norwegian tourism welcomes surge in independent Chinese travelers Read More
Bangchak Corporation Plc, a leading Thai energy conglomerate, is committing 120 billion baht to expand its business operations, with a significant focus on the upstream petroleum sector. Central to this …
Bangchak’s expansion fueled by investments in Norway’s Okea ASA Read More
Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst will take the stage at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) on September 13, 2024, to explore the intricacies of writing Nordic Noir. …
Norwegian Author Jørn Lier Horst to takes the stage at Manila International Book Fair Read More