Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
H&M closes its store in Ion Orchard shopping mall in Singapore, after more than a decade at the site. “We are closing March 12, 2023,” the brand announced on its …
H&M shuts down high-profile Singapore store Read More
The Nordic Embassies including the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, Finnish Embassy in Manila, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, and Embassy of Sweden in Manila will organize the …
Advance sustainability solutions in “Nordic-Philippines Climate Executive Dialogue” Read More
The first Swedish plogging on Koh Lanta island in Thailand was recently organized in which people came to jog and walk at the same time as picking up trash in …
Swedish plogging organized on Koh Lanta Thailand Read More
The recent capsized boat incident in Krabi was reported by Thai media to happen after nine Swedish passengers went to stand on the same side of the boat to get …
Swedish victim in capsized boat incident in Krabi disputes how it happened Read More
Coloplast is downgrading its expectations for the financial year, despite growth in the ostomy business. The Danish company states that they expect a reported revenue growth of 9-10 percent against …
Coloplast with growth in revenue, but sales in China are challenging Read More
The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland shared that tremors from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey and Syria on Monday, 6 February 2023, were felt in Greenland, Denmark. “The …
Greenland feels tremors from deadly Turkey earthquake Read More
At January 1 2023, Sweden dropped all restrictions on mink farming, caused by the excessive spread of SARS-CoV-2 in fur farms during the pandemic. Sweden’s Board of Agriculture admits, that …
Extensive criticism of the Scandinavian fur industry Read More
Chinese regions have been told to prepare for more extreme weather this year. This is caused by record breaking temperatures and a long drought that disrupted the country’s power supplies …
China risk more extreme weather in 2023 Read More
The Danish artist, Maximilian, recently released his new single, “Miss Her,” which collaborated with Nicklas Sahl, expressing the depth of past love. The song highlights the idea that no matter …
Danish stars “Maximillian” and “Nicklas Sahl” collab in new single “Miss Her” Read More
A long-tail tour boat carrying nine Swedish passengers and a Thai boat driver, Manit Saroj, capsized in the middle of Hong Island’s ocean, Krabi province, on 5 February 2023. According …
Boat with nine Swedes capsizes in the middle of Krabi ocean Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …
Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022 Read More
According to Reuters, Volvo has revealed, that they expect to launch at least six new batteri driven electric vehicles by 2026. “Volvo is planning to convert all its mainline models …
Volvo is working on biggest product revamp under Geely Read More
Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle startup, launched its P7 sedan and its G9 SUV in Denmark, Norway and Sweden on Friday, February 3, 2023. The Chinese company has priced its …
Chinese Tesla rival launches EVs in Scandinavian countries Read More
Anker Hansen, a Danish long-term prisoner in Indonesia, died in his cell on January 14, 2023. The Dane served eight years for a drug conviction – a sentence the 63-year-old …
The body of former Danish prisoner will not return home Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is looking for board candidates for the term of March 2023 – March 2024. All members of FBC, who have paid their membership in …
FBC is looking for board members Read More
Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming to an end. A week, that has increasingly become known for its efforts to reduce the industry’s enormous impact on the planet. Copenhagen Fashion Week’s …
Copenhagen Fashion Week is the world’s most sustainable Read More
Nearly 120 Vietnamese people in Sweden and Latvia and a number of Swedish friends joined the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration held by the Embassy of Vietnam in Stockholm on …
Vietnamese people in Sweden and Latvia celebrate Lunar New Year Read More
The representative of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Deputy Defence Minister Gen Chaicharn Changmongkol, met with the Swedish Ambassador, HE Jon Astrom Grondahl, and CEO of Saab AB, Micael …
Thailand and Sweden agree to sign MoU on military equipment Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer, IKEA, together with Rotterdam based designer Sabine Marcelis will launch the VARMBLIXT collection that explores the emotional possibilities of light at home in Spring 2023. The …
IKEA to launch VARMBLIXT collection highlighting unique possibility of light Read More
Vietnam’s government is considering taxing land and buildings separately as at current, there is no tax on buildings. According to VN Express, the proposal was drafted and will be presented …
Vietnam considering taxing land and building separately Read More
China’s ambassador to Sweden breaks the law when he drives his car. Like most other cars, the ambassador’s car must undergo regular inspections, but since the embassy has failed to …
China’s ambassador to Sweden drives despite ban Read More
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic unions will quit the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in protest of “immoral activity”, including holding a congress in Oman, which has limited press freedom, …
Nordic unions to quit global journalists’ federation Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) invites interested participants to join a special business luncheon in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 10 February 2023, 11.30 AM to 2.00 PM. …
Join NordCham Business Luncheon in Vietnam Read More
A report by UOB-Kay Hian indicates, that Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) might be introducing a second network provider to deploy 5G in Malaysia along with Swedish Ericsson. According to DNB, …
Nokia to be considered as second 5G vendor in Malaysia Read More
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is currently in Japan as part of his Asian tour. A tour, that has sparked suspicion in China. Stoltenberg first arrived in Seoul Jan. 29. …
China suspicious as Stoltenberg seeks stronger alliance with Asia Read More
The Copenhagen-based Hempel Foundation has launched an impact investment initiative for biodiversity. The Foundation made its first investment in two funds backing sustainable plantation – including one in Southeast Asia. …
Danish foundation launches biodiversity investment in Southeast Asia Read More
Director General Auramon Supthaweethum from Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department shared that the discussion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will soon be resumed, after …
Thailand to resume Free Trade Agreement discussion with EU Read More
By sitting along the ocean, burying your toes in the sand, listening to the waves, breathing in the salty air, and wishing to find an exotic seashell, one tends to …
Blue space: Tune in with your natural heritage Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines)is to host the “Nordic Sustainability Awards” ceremony on 24 May 2023 in Makati, Metro Manila. There are five main award …
NordCham Philippines to host “Nordic Sustainability Awards” Read More
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has reported it had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Naima Mohamud, a Finnish director and filmmaker creating friendly and humoristic movies. Naima …
Finnish filmmaker Naima Mohamud visited Finland in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Based on its own survey, Telenor Asia says people across Asia are increasingly socializing more online than they do in person. The survey dives into people’s digital lives and forms …
Telenor Asia survey: Online gaming goes mainstream due to mobile access Read More
New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …
Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place. Read More
The Swedish-based Luxury brand, with more than 60 stores globally, just opened its first store in Singapore. With the opening, the brand also makes their debut into the Southeast Asia …
Acne Studios opens first store in Singapore Read More
A Norwegian study has found an extensive amount of metals and minerals ranging from copper to rare earths, authorities said on Friday. These resources are in high demand due to …
Norwegian metals might make Europe less dependent on China Read More
China’s pork consumption remains low and normalization could take up to six months, according to Danish Crown’s CEO, Jais Valeur. This is one of the main reasons why the company …
Danish Crown cuts jobs due to low Chinese pork demand Read More
Monday, hundreds of Indonesian Muslims marched to the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta to condemn the recent burnings of the Quran by the far-right activists Rasmus Paludan. More than 300 protesters …
Indonesian Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden Read More
The Danish brewery Alefarm has entered an agreement with one of the leading Singaporean distributors of special beer to bars, cafes and restaurants in Singapore City. The agreement was announced …
Danish microbrewery expands to Singapore Read More
According to the Norwegian central bank, Norway’s biggest wealth fund has excluded a company from China for selling weapons to Myanmar. The fund states, that they have cut all ties …
Norwegian fund drops Chinese firm for selling aircrafts to Myanmar Read More
B Grimm Polo tournament is back with H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup 2023 It vibrates in the air, the polo horses are eager to get started. It is now …
It’s polo in the air! Read More
The Swedish government has decided to extend Coronavirus entry restrictions on travelers from China until February 18, due to the fact that the infection rate in the country remains high. …
Sweden extends COVID-19 entry restrictions on travelers from China Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Labor said on Monday, 30 January 2023, that it will soon discuss issues related to Thai berry-pickers with the Swedish Embassy. Following the exposure of unfair employment …
Ministry of Labor to discuss issues related to Thai berry-pickers with Sweden Read More
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, 29 January 2023, that Turkey may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden. “If necessary, we can give a different response concerning …
Turkey says it may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden Read More
To mark the International Women’s Day 2023, SwedCham’s Women4Women Committee and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invite you to a screening of the movie “She Said” at The Projector …
Women4Women and Sweden in Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day with movie screening Read More
In collaboration with Ericsson, EUROCHAM Malaysia hosts a session on 5G and how its connectivity capabilities will be crucial for the transformation of the Malaysian digital landscape. The event “5G …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and Ericsson to host event on Malaysia’s digital transformation Read More
Danish Business Association (DABS) presents its next Coffee Table Meeting “A Collaborative Effort for Worker Welfare in Singapore” on 9 February 2023. Joel Frijhoff, Lead Sustainability Advisor and Programme Lead …
DABS Coffee Table Meeting: How Ørsted identifies risk areas related to migrant workers and their labor rights Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore’s next Market Outlook event will focus on the Philippines. The event will take place on 21 February 2023. Infrastructure provides an interesting opportunity for …
SwedCham’s Market Outlook: Thrive as a Swedish business at the growing Philippine market Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) has decided to take on the challenge of helping businesses believe they can achieve success through sustainability at the event “How to Build …
Learn how to make your business successful through sustainability with SwedCham Singapore Read More
On Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia would immediately distribute one million copies of the Quran around the world. This comes as a response to the …
Malaysia reacting to burning of the Quran Read More
Sweden’s H&M recently launched its “H&M Men’s Spring 2023 Lookbook” which features sixteen handpicked looks using the brand’s latest pieces and designs. According to a press release, this spring collection …
Check out H&M Men Spring 2023 Lookbook Read More