Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
European Royals from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Britain, Monaco, and Luxembourg are expected to attend the funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine II on Monday, 16 January 2023 …
European Royals to attend funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine II Read More
Upon Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO – an major U-turn for two nations with long histories of wartime neutrality and staying out …
Erdogan’s spokesman: Turkey is running out of time to ratify Swedish and Finnish NATO membership bids Read More
The European Union in Malaysia reported its Delegation has conducted a courtesy visit to University Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS). The University stated it was pleased to welcome Mr. Timo Goosmann, …
EU in Malaysia courtesy visited USAS Malaysia Read More
Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited sent a letter to the Stock Exchange of Thailand on 12 January 2023 that it is to acquire all shares of Esso (Thailand) Public Company …
Bangchak acquires Esso gas station in Thailand Read More
Norwegian Telenor’s DTAC and Thailand’s major telecom company, True Corporation reported to the Stock Exchange of Thailand about their merger in setting up a new company titled “True Corporation Public …
True and DTAC to merge under title “True Corporation” Read More
Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosts the half-yearly event “New in Singapore” for all new Norwegians on 4 February. It will be possible to gain valuable insights on practical matters …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church to host “New in Singapore” event. Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson launch of the “MY5G Ericsson Malaysia Pioneers Programme.” The programme is a free online academic programme on digital technologies …
DNB and Ericsson launch academic programme to develop tech talent in Malaysia Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore invites you to Danish Five-A-Side Tournament 2023 at Turf City Premier Pitch tomorrow on 14 January. Upon a World Cup that ended for Denmark a …
Five-A-Side Tournament at the Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
It has only been a little over a month since the Members of the EU decided to ban all import and export of products originating from areas of deforestation including …
Malaysia threatens to halt all palm oil exports upon EU passing law on forest protection Read More
Danish newspaper, CPH Post, reports Finland and Denmark is ranked joint fourth and fifth, respectively, in the World of passports opening the doors to more countries than most other passports. …
Finland and Denmark rank top of list of passport holders able to access most countries Read More
The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the EU Delegation to Singapore has launched a collaborative project, SEA Air, in celebration of diversity and connectivity. The exhibition broadcasts arts …
CCA Singapore and EU Delegation celebrates diversity by collaborating on cross-regional artistic exhibition Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore hosted a diplomatic career event at which 17 women in business from Finland gathered to hear about, and discuss, the Embassy’s employees most important …
Finnish women in businesses discussed diplomatic careers in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has welcomed its new trainee, Simon Seland. Simon has a background in Economics at the University of Oslo and has previously worked at the …
Norway in Kuala Lumpur welcomes new trainee Read More
The Icelandic Chinese artist, Laufey recently announced that “Elektra” written by Jennifer Saint is the January book of the month for her book club, “The Laufey Book Club.” She has …
Icelandic Chinese artist “Laufey” picks “Elektra” book for January read Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
Through the Norwegian Embassyin Singapore, YoungShip Singapore, said it is pleased to announce this year’s first Joint Party which will be held in collaboration with Young Baltic Association Singapore on …
YoungShip Joint Party for (young) maritime professionals Read More
A flower street, “Home Hanoi Spring 2023” is to be organized from 13-25 January 2023 in the Splendora urban area of Hoai Duc District, west of Hanoi, Vietnam. According to …
Vietnam with international collaborations to organize “Home Hanoi Spring 2023” Read More
Help SWEA Singapore out with the creation of the SWEA Magazine. Especially, SWEA is looking for proofreaders and layout’ers for the editorial office. Please contact [email protected] for more information. If …
Proofread or handle layout for SWEA Singapore Magazine Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced the EU Ambassador to Malaysia. H. E. Michalis Rokas, has met with the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Hj. Mohamed Khaled Nordin. …
EU Ambassador to Malaysia met with Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) recently welcomed a new Events and Marketing Officer, Thittiya Sommana, to the team. Thittiya freshly graduated with a Business English degree from Mae Fah …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes new officer Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a “Sustainability Committee Meeting” which will focus on ways to support Biofuel andWaste-toEnergy (WtE) initiatives on 25 January 2023. …
NordCham Philippines to organize “Sustainability Committee Meeting” Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has announced its DABS Coffee Meeting 2023 “Holistic Leadership to Thrive in the Future” to be held on 19 January 2023. The association said the …
Tap into unlimited fields of inspiration at DABS Coffee Meeting 2023 Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has welcomed a new member – Asiance Sdn Bhd. Asiance Sdn. Bhd. is a consulting and trading firm and was registrated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2022. It …
EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed new member Asiance Sdn Bhd Read More
On Monday, Danish Michelin-awarded restaurant, noma, announced its closing at the end of 2024 saying it will begin a new chapter. Online media, Yahoo News, reported the restaurant will reinvent …
Danish Michelin-awarded noma to close down and reinvent itself. Again. Read More
Ulrica Fearn has been appointed new Director of Finance at Carlsberg. This was reported by Danish watch media, Fødevarewatch. Despite her Swedish background, a large part of Ulrica’s business career …
Carlsberg appoints Swedish Ulrica Fearn as new Director of Finance Read More
Denmark’s Health Ministry stated on Monday, 9 January 2023 that “there is no binding requirement” for arrivals from China to test for Covid-19 before entering Denmark. However, there will be …
“No significant risk of Covid-19 spreading from China to Denmark,” says Danish Epidemic Commission Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and other foreign Chambers in Thailand are to organize “Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Baan Amata” …
Join Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Baan Amata Read More
The Sustainable Development Report of 2022 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) showed that Thailand has been ranked first among other ASEAN countries in progressing towards achieving …
Thailand ranks first in Sustainable Development Report among other ASEAN countries Read More
The “Safe & Sound” program was recently organized at the campus of the Vietnam National University (VNU) in Hoa Lac, Vietnam to enhance the quality of education in Norway and …
Norway funds program “Safe & Sound” in Vietnam to enhance quality of education Read More
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, 8 January 2023 that the country’s border control measures remain “sufficient” as China’s Zero-Covid-19 policy was over. “We are currently implementing …
Philippines border control measures remain “sufficient” as China Zero-Covid-19 end Read More
As one of the many activities SWEA Singapore has announced taking place throughout January, the organisation now includes the month of February with an invite to a Stand Up Paddleboard …
SWEA Singapore has got you activity-covered for January; Become a SUP’er Read More
SWEA Singapore has announced the SWEA Professionals e-Forum taking place on 12 January. The event is a replay of November month’s edition of the SWEA Professionals e-Forum and offers networking …
SWEA Singapore announces new edition of SWEA Professional e-Forum event Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Vietnam, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), the People’s Committee of Quảng Bình Province, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) recently co-hosted …
Norway and Vietnam co-host workshop on marine spatial planning Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish official enrollment in the former EEC (the European Economic Community), now EU. EEC was a regional organisation created …
Embasy of Denmark in Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of Denmark joining EU Read More
On behalf of Danish energy giant, Danfoss, the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DanCham) encourages ambitious, young talents with new ideas and the initiative to bring about change to apply for …
DanCham Malaysia: Join the Danfoss Postgraduate Program and become tomorrows changemaker Read More
The European Union in Malaysia has raised awareness of its funded traineeship for young graduates open for applications until 31 January 2023. Trainees will be working within the Press and …
EU in Malaysia offers funded traineeship for young graduates Read More
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry suddenly announced a new requirement for all international travelers on Saturday, 7 January 2023, to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights …
Sudden change on Covid-19 restriction in Thailand affects tourism Read More
Norwegian seafood is becoming an item that more and more Vietnamese people choose to make Lunar New Year (or Tet) gifts, besides other luxurious items such as foreign wine, cigar, …
Norwegian seafood becomes high-class New Year gifts of Vietnamese people Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced manufacturing company, Siemens, have appointed Mr. Tindaro Danze as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Danze has previously managed Siemen’s regional industrial digitalisation units, enabled …
Tindaro Danze appointed as new CEO & President of Siemens Malaysia Read More
The European Union (EU) members had a meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and came to an agreement that they want all arrivals from China to take a pre-departure Covid-test. …
EU agrees they want arrivals from China to take pre-departure Covid-test Read More
An opening ceremony of the 11th wind power plant, developed by Asia Energy Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Thailand’s Super Energy Corporation Public Company Limited, was held on Wednesday, 4 …
Work start on wind power plant in Dak Nong province of Vietnam Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) invites any interested attendees to join the event, “TFCC Special: Security or Safety” on Friday, 6 January 2023 at 6 pm, Trattoria Delina, Soi …
Discuss security and safety aspects with expert “Totti Karpela” Read MoreAccording to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam on December 26, Vietnam’s total import and export turnover in 2022 is expected to reach US $ 732 billion, up …
Vietnam’s import and export turnover exceeded 730 billion USD Read More
Finland identified Brazil, India, Vietnam and Turkey as four special target countries to attract immigrants. The Nordic country will send “talent advisors” to the four above countries, where partnerships will …
Finland to attract more migrant workers from Vietnam Read More
A report shared by Vietnam’s seafood sector showed that the seafood exports broke the 2022 record with a value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than …
Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter Read More
The Swedish director, Ruben Ostlund, shared his ambition to make the audience experience more interactive with his special film of Palme d’Or-Winning satire, “Triangle of Sadness,” by asking them to …
Swedish director aims at making audience experience more interactive with his film “Triangle of Sadness” Read More
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Norway achieved the world’s highest proportion in 2022 according to registration data, however, due to the Norwegian government’s decision to adjust taxes on EVs, …
EV sales in Norway might drop due to new taxes Read More
Danish Queen Margrethe II has withdrawn from her protectorate of the Hans Christian Andersen Award awarded every year to writers and illustrators of children’s books. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, …
Russian IBBY Chairwoman participating in Russian war propaganda; Danish Queen withdraws as protector Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs its Ambassador, Morten Paulsen, and Deputy Head of Mission, Tom Jørgen Martinussen, met with Premier of Sarawak Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang …
Norwegian Ambassador met with Premier of Sarawak to discuss areas of cooperation Read More
An EU-Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EU-MY PCA) was signed between EU and Malaysia on 14 December 2022. According to EUROCHAM, the PCA is a significant milestone in the history …
Malaysia and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Read More