Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Philippines is short of around 190,000 health workers as many decide to work overseas. This was announced by Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at a press briefing at the …
Philippines in dire need of nurses as many go abroad Read More
A lawyer and the Norwegian authorities disagree on the legality of auctioning off land on the geopolitical important archipelago of Svalbard, as the lawyer announced interest from potential Chinese buyers. …
A lawyer argues with Norway over sale of land to China Read More
Tore O. Sandvik the state secretary of Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries said, that Norway hopes to strengthen collaborations in areas of shipbuilding, fisheries and green transition. He …
Norwegian official hopes to strengthen ties with China Read More
The EU, Norway the United States and other countries have jointly voiced alarm at the worsening conflict in Myanmar and the increasing harm to civilians. They called for all armed …
Norway, EU sign statement voicing concern for Myanmar Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen commented on Norway’s recent recognition of Palestine as an independent state at the Nordic Day 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur. Paulsen highlighted the history …
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia comments on recognition of Palestine Read More
Cambodian rice producer Amru Rice ramps up export of its premium an sustainably produced rice to the European market in light of success in the Scandinavia. The brand has been …
Cambodian rice gains ground in Nordic market Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has decided to sue Norway for their plans to initiate deep sea mining in the Arctic Ocean. Norway has explained their plans stating that it …
WWF sue Norway for deep-sea mining Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced yesterday, 22 May 2024, that Taiwan would contribute with 17 millet species samples to the so-called “Doomsday Vault” in Svalbard, Norway. The …
Taiwan contributes to Norwegian seed vault Read More
Many young people decide to do a semester abroad when they are in their studies. It is a known fact that it might be more the country itself that draws …
An Exchange in the Greenest city in Asia Read More
More than 3000 local and international cyclists set off from the starting line at the first West Coast Expressway race in Malaysia. The international riders were from many different countries …
Nordic cyclists in Malaysian race Read More