Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
H&M Shanghai Commercial Co, have received a fine from a court in Huangpu district in Shanghai for selling defective products. This is according to company information provider Qichacha. The court …
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The ScandAsia magazine for May 2023 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia May 2023 You can also read …
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Sweden is planning to build a charging road for electric vehicles by 2025. However, the engineers involved are still working out which technology would be best suited for the job, …
Sweden to build world first EV charging road Read More
The Danish logistic firm, A.P. Moller-Maersk, and its partner GigaMare Inc. have started upskilling Filipino crews for methanol fueled vessels for enhancing entire green operations by 2040. The selected crew …
Danish logistic firm A.P. Moller-Maersk to upskill Filipino crew for methanol fueled vessels Read More
Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Klement Ruey-sheng Gu, urged the Nordic country to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO). According to Taiwan News, Taiwan currently does not have …
Taiwan urges Sweden to back its inclusion in WHO Read More
The Finnish brand Marimekko’s sales fell to €35.3 million in the first quarter. This was mainly due to a decline in Finnish wholesale and lower licensing income in the EMEA …
Marimekko is focusing on Asia after weak first quarter Read More
H&M’s collaboration with French designer Mugler has been a huge success in China. A success that the fashion group happened to underestimate. H&M made the sensual capsule collection available in …
H&M collab with Mugler is a huge success in China Read More
The Swedish government is set to propose a law that will allow the Nordic nation to veto foreign investments. The move is intended to strengthen national security. The proposed law …
Sweden propose law to block foreign investments Read More
Swedish company Essity has started the sale process for its 52% stake in Hong Kong-based Vinda International. Essity’s adviser on the sale, has sent information to potential buyers including a …
Swedish Essity to sell majority of stake in Hong Kong-based Vinda Read More
The Beijing LGBT Center, China’s leading organizations for queer people, has been forced to close for good. “We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances we have to shut …
LGBTQ organization in Beijing closes down Read More
Norway’s King Harald V was released from hospital on Monday, May 15, after receiving treatment for an infection, the Norwegian palace has stated. The 86-year-old monarch was admitted to Oslo’s …
Norway’s king Harald released from hospital Read More
At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured after the Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar on Sunday. The tropical storm also hit Bangladesh, but spared the Rohingya refugee camp. …
Cyclone hits Myanmar: at least five dead and hundreds injured Read More
A 65-year-old Swedish man, Joe Hassan, was found dead in his house in Udon Thani, Thailand earlier this week. According to police, they predicted that Hassan had been dead for …
Swedish man found dead in Udon Thani Thailand Read More
A Swedish parliamentary delegation including Markus Wiechel, Sara Gille, Nima Gholam Ali Pour, and Rasmus Giertz arrived in Taiwan for a six-day official visit. According to Taiwan News, the delegation’s …
Swedish lawmakers arrives in Taiwan for official visit Read More
The beloved Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, announced her next concerts, the “Bewitched Tour” on Monday, 15 May 2023. The tour will be held from October to November 2023 in multiple …
Icelandic-Chinese jazz star Laufey announces “Bewitched Tour” in USA and Canada Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, attended the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm, Sweden organized by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and High Representative of …
Vietnam attends EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Sweden Read More
The Democratic party, Move Forward, gained the majority of votes from Thai citizens in Thailand’s general election on Sunday, 14 May 2023. According to the unofficial scores from the Election …
Thailand General Election: Thailand demands for change and democracy Read More
The opposition party Phak Kao Klai (Move Forward) became the largest party in Thailand at the election Sunday, May 14. The liberal party is the big surprise of the election …
Move Forward became the largest party in Thailand Read More
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, attended the 2nd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF) held in Stockholm on May 13, 2023. In his opening intervention at the IPMF’s Roundtable …
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs attended IPMF in Stockholm Read More
Volvo has just opened a new design studio in Shanghai, China. The studio will join the existing studios in Sweden and California. The new Design Studio mirrors Volvos’ headquarters in …
Volvo opens new design studio in China Read More
Norway is electrifying all means of transportation including cars, buses and ferries. The country is working on maintaining its position as the world’s leader in electric mobility users per capita. …
Norwegian ferries revolutionized by Chinese electric innovation Read More
The fighting climate change and the transition to a green development model can become new key areas for China and Norway’s cooperation. This is according to the Chinese Foreign Minister …
Chinese FM vows to further climate change cooperation with Norway Read More
Norwegians will no longer have to apply for a visa to China if they are going to stay in the country for no more than six days, and are traveling …
Norwegians get 144 hours of visa-free entry to China Read More
Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday morning, after beating competitors from 25 countries in the finale. As a previous winner in 2012, Loreen is the first …
Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest 2023, while Finland comes in second Read More
IKEA-owner Ingka Investments has agreed to buy a 49% stake in three Finnish offshore wind projects being developed by OX2. The three projects are located in the Gulf of Bothnia …
IKEA owner buys into Finnish offshore wind pipeline Read More
A Thai-Finnish couple in their 60’s is suspected of running a prostitution-ring through Thai massage parlors in six locations around Finland since 2014. The Helsinki police department’s national human trafficking …
Thai-Finnish couple suspected of pimping Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Stoere, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Oslo on Friday, May 12. After the meeting the Prime Minister said that he had expressed …
Norway concerned about human rights in China Read More
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang said China and Norway need to jointly promote trade liberalization on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Qin is currently in Europe for a three-nation trip. He …
China and Norway need to promote trade liberalization, says Chinese foreign minister Read More
Norway took over the Arctic Council leadership from Russia on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Russia’s role as the chairmanship came to an end after its invasion of Ukraine. It was …
Norway takes over Arctic Council leadership from Russia Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) will host “SweCham Business Connect with Camfil” on Thursday, 25 May 2023 from 6.30 PM to 9 PM at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites in …
Join SweCham Business Connect in Bangkok to learn more about efficient workplace Read More
The Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin, has filed for divorce with her husband, Markus Raikkonen, after three years of marriage, according to Reuters. Both announced the news on their Instagram …
Finnish prime minister divorces husband Read More
The Lao Trade Portal reported that Laos’s trade deficit in April 2023 was recorded up to 17 million USD. According to the Vientiane Times, the total value of trade in …
Laos reports trade deficit up to 17 million USD in April Read More
The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines awarded the Solar Energy Operating Contracts (SOEC) to six large-scale floating solar projects of SunAsia Energy, Inc. and its Singaporean partner, Blueleaf …
Philippine energy department awards floating solar projects Read More
Malaysia plans to lift its ban on exports of renewable energy. The new plan is a part of the country’s efforts to develop its clean power industry, Rafizi Ramli, the …
Malaysia plans to lift export ban on renewable energy Read More
Sales of electric cars in Indonesia jumped in April after the government launched tax incentives. Effective from April 2023, Indonesia cut the value-added tax (VAT) on electric cars from 11% …
Indonesian tax cut drives electric car sales Read More
IndustriAll has called out the Swedish fashion group for continuing to source from Myanmar despite the country’s humanitarian crisis brought on by the military coup. IndustriAll said that H&M’s responsible …
H&M criticized for continuing Myanmar sourcing Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced, that the country will contribute 70 million NOK, equivalent to USD 6.5 million, to the energy and environment program of the …
Norway announces $6.5 million support for Rohingya refugees Read More
The Danish Royal Court announced that the upcoming official visit of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway to Denmark will occur on 16-17 June 2023. Their royal highnesses will …
Norwegian royals to visit Denmark in June Read More
Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently had a meeting in Hanoi on 9 May 2023 to discuss potential …
Vietnam eyes to expand trade and investment cooperation with Sweden Read More
Young men who regularly smoke marijuana may have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. This is according to a new Danish study. Schizophrenia cases among men in the ages 21 …
Danish study links cannabis abuse to schizophrenia in men Read More
The crisis in Myanmar is the key issue during the May 9-11 ASEAN summit in Indonesia. This summit is the first of two to be held in Indonesia this year. …
Myanmar crisis dominates ASEAN leaders’ summit Read More
Penang-born Datuk Lio Chee Yeong has been officially appointed as the honorary consul of Norway in Penang, Malaysia. The ceremony was held simultaneously with the announcement of the opening of …
Newly-appointed honorary consul to strengthen ties between Norway and Penang Read More
Chinese Midea Group has confirmed that the company has made a takeover approach for Swedish competitor Electrolux. “A deal is being discussed, but no decision has been made yet,” the …
Chinese Midea confirms its takeover bid for Swedish Electrolux Read More
Thailand Board of Investments (BOI) Nordic office, invites you to join their webinar on measures to support your business development in Thailand. The webinar is on May 30, 10 am …
Sign up for webinar: “Opportunities in the green technology sector” Read More
Thailand is voting for its next Government this month. All eyes are on the possibility that the Pheu Thai party along with Move Forward Party might form a coalition that …
Moving Thailand Forward Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will organize “The Social: National Day” on Friday, 19 May 2023, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM at The Landmark, Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be …
Thai-Nordic Association to hold “The Social: National Day” in Bangkok Read More
DrawWithDenmark and Viborg UNESCO Creative City invites children and young people from all over the world to join the global green drawing campaign 2023 to inspire the society and each …
Join global green drawing campaign by DrawWithDenmark and Viborg UNESCO Creative City Read More
The European Literature Days event was scheduled to be held from 11-21 May 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam, to bring readers, writers, and publishing houses closer under the beauty of diverse …
European Literature Days event to be held in Hanoi Read More
A healthcare sector collaboration in Denmark launched a program to evaluate the feasibility of recycling used blood collection tubes to reduce medical waste. The collaboration consists forces from BD (Becton, …
Healthcare collaboration in Denmark aims to reduce medical waste Read More
Chinese investment into Europe fell to its lowest point in almost a decade in 2022. The 22% decline in investments last year reflects Europe’s recent moves to police the sale …
Denmark among European countries scrutinizing Chinese investments Read More