Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The British-Norwegian band, A1, will perform in the Philippines to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry this Autumn. The concert “Twenty Five” is scheduled on 14 October 2023 …
British-Norwegian band “A1” to perform in Philippines Read More
Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said during an interview on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr that there is the possibility of conflict with China to happen in 2027. “We are …
Taiwan foreign minister says 2027 could be the year of conflict with China Read More
An 18-year-old Danish man set himself on fire in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark on Friday, 21 April 2023. According to Reuters, the fire was put out …
Danish teen sets himself on fire in front of US Embassy in Denmark Read More
Aqua-Spark, the Netherlands-based global aquaculture investment fund, recently launched investment projects in aquaculture tech firms in Finland and Vietnam. The company together with Tesi, Valio, Voima Ventures, and Nordic Foodtech …
Aqua-Spark invests in aquaculture tech firms in Finland and Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) recently organized a workshop to discuss the developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning toward the blue economy …
Norway and Vietnam discuss developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning Read More
The European Commission (EU) recently proposed a $1.2 billion plan to manage growing cybersecurity threats. “The EU Cyber Solidarity Act will strengthen solidarity at Union level to better detect, prepare …
EU proposes $1.2 billion plan to manage growing cybersecurity threats Read More
Norwegian renews its partnership with Anuvu to launch its cutting-edge high-speed WiFi technology. The partnership will secure reliable WiFi onboard, which will improve Norwegian’s customer experience. Norwegian will be the …
Norwegian signs agreement to improve onboard WiFi service Read More
The 10th edition of “Together Festival” will be held on 4-5 May 2023 at Bitec Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. The event will feature many international artists to celebrate electronic music …
Meet international artists at “Together Festival” in Bangkok Read More
Mr. Jarae, a Finnish man, was attacked by more than ten Thai neighbors last week during the Songkran Festival in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand. According to The Thaiger, the neighbors claimed …
Finnish man gets attacked by Thai neighbors Read More
A Danish delegation led by Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Dan Jørgensen, are visiting Beijing 20-21 April. The purpose is to deepen cooperation with China within green …
Denmark and China to extend transition ties Read More
Danish toymaker Lego said on Thursday, April 20, that the company has agreed to buy e-methanol for use in its colorful plastic bricks. E-methanol is a lower-carbon alternative to conventional …
Lego and Novo Nordisk agree to buy green methanol for plastic production Read More
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on April 19, that the country’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment are making efforts to expand Thailand’s forest area, based on the models …
Thailand applies Sweden’s models to expand forest area Read More
The Swedish government hopes to speed up the permit-process for mining in Sweden. In the spring budget, Sweden’s geological survey receives SEK 34 million. A part of that goes to …
The Swedish government wants to speed up mining process to compete with China Read More
The European Parliament has approved a law that makes it illegal to import products into Europe that can be linked to the destruction of the world’s rainforests. The law was …
EU forbids the import of products linked to deforestation Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics has invited European investors to the 2023 HUB.ID Summit. The event will be held on September 15 and 16, 2023, in Bali. The summit …
Indonesia invites European investors to HUB.ID Summit Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham Malaysia), will be hosting Siegfried Andersen’s upcoming leadership training event in Kuala Lumpur from 23-27 October, 2023, at Sunway Resort & Spa. Siegfried …
Attend leadership training with Siegfried Andersen in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Chinese car brand HiPhi announced their plans to launch in Europe, at the reveal of the company’s third model, at the Shanghai Motor Show. The new HiPhi Y are …
Chinese car brand to launch in Norway Read More
Grundfos launched the company’s new global headquarters of its Commercial Building Services (CBS) division in Singapore yesterday, April 19. Grundfos is a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water …
Grundfos expands with new CBS headquarters in Singapore Read More
Brought to Hong Kong from the USA in 2001, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten has not just created an immersive learning experience for preschool and kindergarteners, they are also …
Tutor Time Provides A Path From Infancy To Primary School Read More
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced the sold out of her concert tickets in Asia and Australia tour. She will start her tour in May 2023 in the Philippines and Taiwan …
Asia & Australia concert tickets of Chinese-Icelandic artist “Laufey” sold out Read More
Swedish Radio announced its decision to quit Twitter on Tuesday, 18 April 2023, saying that the application had lost relevance for Swedish audiences. “The audience has simply chosen other places …
Swedish Radio announces to quit Twitter Read More
The Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) company, Nio, shared that it plans to expand its business in Europe as the price war of EVs in China has intensified. William Li, chief …
Nio plans Europe expansion during EV price war in China Read More
Swedish newspapers report that Fredrik Strelvik is among several people missing in Thailand. Fredrik Strelvik and his wife Marie were in Thailand to celebrate her 50th birthday. The couple traveled …
Flamingokvintettens keyboard player is missing in Thailand Read More
The Norwegian oil and gas company, OKEA, will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 9 AM (CEST) as a virtual meeting. According to a press …
Norwegian OKEA annual general meeting to be held in May Read More
The Swedish telecom company, Ericsson AB, revealed that its chief financial officer (CFO), Carl Mellander, will step down at the end of the first quarter of 2024. “We have come …
Ericsson CFO to step down in early 2024 Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a meeting to discuss further cooperation of energy transition with Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy at the European Union, Tibor Stelbaczky, and …
Vietnam seeks support from international partners in energy transition Read More
Indonesia is considering imposing a tax for tourists after a series of incidents where foreigners have violated laws or customs. Sandiaga Uno, tourism and creative economy minister, told reporters this …
Indonesia considers tourist tax to limit bad behavior in Bali Read More
Finnish Nokia announced Monday, April 17, that Nokia and PT. Lintas Teknologi Indonesia have successfully conducted a trial of Nokia’s next-generation PSE-V super coherent optic solution. When deployed, Nokia’s PSE-V …
Nokia to assist Indonesian Telin’s subsea network upgrade Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council reported on Monday that Norway exported 35,022 tons of seafood worth NOK2.2 billion (US$211 million) to China in the first quarter. The export value achieved a …
Norway’s seafood exports growing due to renewed consumption by China Read More
The Danish company Grundfos Holding A/S, has announced plans to enhance its presence in the Philippines. The Company plans to introduce solar-powered solutions to assist the agricultural sector. According to …
Grundfos to aid Philippines in solar solutions for agriculture Read More
IKEA stores in Malaysia have cut ties with the company’s labor provider. This happens after an internal investigation found, that there had been a breach of the Swedish company’s policies. …
IKEA in Malaysia cuts ties with security services supplier over labor policy breach Read More
Sigve Brekke, Telenor’s chief executive, said that Telenor’s exit from Myanmar has affected its investors’ views on the company’s Asian assets. “Myanmar was quite a significant part of the value …
Telenor says its exit from Myanmar affects its investors views on Asian assets Read More
The fairy tale “The Wild Swans” written by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen will be performed in a musical version in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in May 2023. The …
Danish fairy tale “Wild Swans” to be performed in Vietnam Read More
China is willing to enter into a closer strategic military cooperation with Russia, according to state Chinese media reports Monday, April 17. “China is willing to cooperate with Russia in …
China is open for a closer military cooperation with Russia Read More
Around 25,000 private-sector workers in Norway will go on strike from Monday morning, April 17. This is after negotiations with employers broke down. The strike is set to escalate in …
Almost 25,000 Norwegian industry workers to go on strike Read More
Executive Director Anders Hegre, supported by an engaged board, has steered NBAS (Norwegian Business Association in Singapore) through the challenging Covid-19 years and come out of it even more vital. …
Thriving in serving Norwegian businesses relating to Singapore: Anders Hegre Read More
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is considering adding other technology partners in the work on Malaysia’s 5G network. If so, he will be breaking the current monopoly held by Swedish technology …
Malaysia considers breaking 5G monopoly held by Ericsson Read More
H&M and three other companies have committed $100 million to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The move is a part of an effort started by several major tech companies …
H&M commit millions towards carbon removal Read More
In cooperation with UNHCR, IKEA has during the last several months provided over 850,000 home furnishing products to support people affected by the war in Ukraine. The donation includes more …
IKEA delivers products worth 9 million EUR to Ukraine Read More
AirAsia Malaysia’s China expansion continues. The airline is adding direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting June 16 and from Kota Kinabalu to Beijing from July 1, 2023. AirAsia …
AirAsia Malaysia expands China flights Read More
A preclinical study using stem cells seems to result in significant vision recovery. This finding, by Singapore-Sweden scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School, the Singapore Eye Research Institute and the Karolinska …
Singapore-Sweden scientists makes progress within eye degeneration-related blindness Read More
Thailand, Vietnam and India are the most improved Asian countries in which to do business. This is according to a newly released report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The …
Thailand and Vietnam among most improved countries in which to do business Read More
The acclaimed Danish coffee roaster Patrik Rolf is returning to Manila to host an exclusive Barista Table session. Rolf is the founder and head roaster of the Copenhagen-based April Coffee. …
Acclaimed Danish coffee roaster returns to Philippines Read More
Cities across Thailand are bustling with Thais and foreign tourists coming out to celebrate the world’s largest water fight, Songkran Festival, after the event was not organized for three years …
Thailand bustling with people celebrating Songkran Festival Read More
The Smart City Asia International Expo and Forum 2023 was launched at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Thursday, 13 April 2023 and …
Vietnam holds Smart City Asia International Expo in HCM City Read More
The Danish Energy Ministry shared on Thursday that Denmark is working toward the existing Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). In recent years, many countries in the European Union (EU) including France, …
Denmark plans to exit Energy Charter Treaty Read More
Norway announced that it expelled fifteen intelligence officers working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo on Thursday, 13 April 2023, and they all would have to “shortly” leave the country. …
Norway expels 15 intelligence officers at Russian Embassy Read More
Bang & Olufsen’s revenue fell 20 percent in the company’s third quarter of the financial year 2022/23. This is compared to the same period the previous year. This appears from …
China sales drags down B&O’s results Read More
European and Chinese experts in sustainable finance gathered in Beijing for an event organized by the Swedish Embassy in China. The event, “Investing in a Sustainable Future,” took place during …
Swedish embassy organized sustainable event in Beijing Read More
Vietnam’s music games publisher Amanotes has invested in the Swedish startup Reactional Music. Reactional Music lets gamers personalize their personas and gameplay with their favorite music. It is a platform …
Vietnamese music games publisher invests in Swedish startup Read More