Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Embassy of Finland in Singapore draws attention to the Singapore International Music Competition presenting the Winners´ Gala Concert and Award Ceremony on 23 December 2022 at the Singapore Chinese Music …
Join the Finnish Embassy and musician Jeremy Wrong at the Singapore International Music Competition Read More
Family-owned Norwegian discount grocery chain, REMA 1000, has announced to be buying 114 Danish Aldi grocery stores from Germany rival, for a not-yet-disclosed amount. This was reported by internet media, …
German discounter Aldi makes full exit from Danish market with Norwegian Reitan Retail-buy of 114 stores Read More
The Swedish Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Ambassador Ann Mawe recently took part in a conference organized by EVN and Hitachi Energy to discuss energy transition in Vietnam. The event was …
Sweden actively supports energy transition in Vietnam Read More
The “Seafood Under the Stars 2022” event, organized by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Bangkok, was successfully wrapped up. Attending the event were Norway’s …
Successful wrap up of “Seafood Under the Stars 2022” Read More
The Cambodia Mine Action Center (CMAC) recently had a discussion about fundraising for clearing bombs with the team of Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA). According to The Phnom Penh Post, both …
Cambodian Mine Action Center discusses fundraising for clearing bombs with Norwegian team Read More
Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …
Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
From December 09 – 15th, 2022, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 45th anniversary of the EU – ASEAN relations in Brussels, Belgium and pay official visits …
Prime Minister of Vietnam to meet Swedish counterpart at EU – ASEAN summit Read More
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi early December 9 on a trip to attend a summit commemorating the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN – EU relations and pay …
Vietnam Prime Minister leaves for ASEAN-EU summit Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has announced to have hosted a lunch at the Ambassador, Morten Paulsen’s residence. The Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS) and members …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and ISIS discussed Malaysian general election Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore asks us kindly to remember the INGREDIENT IV of the Future is Made in Finland webinar series is coming up next week on 16 …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore: Future is Made in Finland is the recipe for success Read More
The Indonesian government has passed a sequence of laws making anything from sex outside marriage to presidential insults illegal. Danish newspaper, Politiken, reported the laws are considered controversial as they …
“Moral panic” in Indonesia drives new sex laws Read More
The European Union (EU) approved Croatia to become a member of the Schengen zone on Thursday, 8 December 2022. From 1 of January 2023, Croatia will make it the 27th …
Croatia becomes member of Schengen Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a tri-part event which includes the Annual General Meeting, the Outlook 2023, and 10th year Anniversary Cocktails on 30 …
NordCham Philippines to organize Tri-Part event Read More
The Finnish Business Council of Beijing is to organize a “Traditional Finnish Christmas Party” on 16 December 2022 at Restaurant Moi, Beijing, China. The buffet meal will feature several well-known …
Join Traditional Finnish Christmas Party Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has highlighted its corporate partner, Unilin Group, who manufactures, engineers and markets smart living solutions to create comfortable and beautiful spaces. Unilin Group’s origin lies within the circular …
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about corporate partner Unilin Group Read More
The European Union Delegation in Malaysia reports to have signed a contract initiating a three-year project under the “Widening Democratic Space, Strengthening the Rule of Law, and Promoting Respect for …
EU awards RM2.31 million grant to SUHAKAM to support human rights principles Read More
SWEA Singapore’s Lucia Choir visits the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore on 3rd Advent Sunday. Having a Lucia Choir visiting the Seamen’s Church is a long and proud tradition of which …
SWEA’s Lucia Choir to visit the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Swea Singapore has launched a new episode of its podcast “SWEA Podden” which this time features the Swedish designer Maxjenny and the story of her colorful creations. Maxjenny grew up …
Meet Swedish designer Maxjenny in newest episode of SWEA Podden Read More
Yesterday, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore celebrated Finland’s 105th Independence Day by hosting a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel. The Embassy reports 200 guests attended the reception including Singapore …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore hosted Independence Day reception Read More
The first charter flight of TUI Fly traveled directly from Copenhagen, Denmark to Krabi, Thailand with a total of 304 Danes and safely arrived yesterday, 7 December 2022. In addition, …
304 Danes arrive in Krabi by first TUI Fly flight from Copenhagen Read More
The 52-year-old Swedish man who had been on a warrant of Sweden’s authorities was recently arrested on 4 December 2022 from a house in Hin Lek Fai sub-district of Hua …
Swedish man arrested in Thailand due to accounting crime back in Sweden Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) and the Finnish Embassy in Thailand are to hold “Finland Talks 20: Finland and Fashion” on 8 December 2022 at 3 PM (BKK time). …
Discuss fashion with Finland Talk Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong (DCCHK) in collaboration with Castello del Vino are to organize the event, “Dinner and Wine Tasting” on 16 February 2023 at Divino …
Attend dinner and wine tasting event in Hong Kong Read More
We are all different, just as we should be. No box or size fits all when it comes to expats and becoming a successful expat spouse. This is important to …
Becoming an expat spouse – 3 things to prepare for Read More
Yesterday, on 6 December, Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Embassy of Finland in Singapore reported Finns have been enjoying the national holiday since 1917 and spends the day in …
Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has thanked Founder Director Sir Dr. Peter Low, and the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ Singapore for “an unforgettable evening of music and joy” at …
Norwegian Ambassador impressed by performances of carols from around the world at annual Christmas concert Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore draws attention to the newest episode of Little Globetrotters, a Chinese-language kids’ infotainment series that gives children in Singapore the opportunity to learn more about …
Singaporean children on a Danish adventure in newest episode of kids’ infotainment series Little Globetrotters Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) has launched the information session “IMDA’s LEAD Connect & Transact Grants explained” on 15 December. The event follows the Singaporean Government’s introduction …
SwedCham to inform about Singaporean incentive grants for promoting document digitalization Read More
Many of us who have lived for a longer time in Bangkok have had the privilege to getting to know Berit. This unique woman had during her lifetime a huge …
In Memory of Berit Radencrantz, 22.11.1938 – 04.12.2022 Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham), and other foreign Chambers in Thailand are to hold “Crystal Ball Economic Outlook and Business …
Join Crystal Ball Business Luncheon: The Future is Now Read More
The Danish Prince, Prince Joachim is to move his family to the U.S. in 2023 after his four kids’ royal titles were removed by Queen Margrethe. Currently, they are living …
Prince Joachim of Denmark to move his family to the U.S. in 2023 Read More
Danish man, Mr. Brian Michel Andresen and his Thai wife returned from a five-month trip abroad to find out that his house on Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province was completely …
Danish man house on Koh Samui is completely robbed Read More
As emphasized by EUROCHAM Malaysia, the EU Commision has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging to tackle the constant growing source of waste and consumer frustration. For consumers, the proposed …
EU aims at tackling waste and boost recycling capacity by proposing new rules on packaging Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia congratulates its corporate partner, Ericsson Malaysia, who won the Best Vendor 5G Innovation at the Glotel Awards last week. Ericsson won in a joint submission with Digital Nasional …
Ericsson won Best Vendor 5G Innovation at the Glotel Awards in London Read More
BBC 100 Women has announced its 2022 list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world on which a number of women from the APAC region …
BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022 including Thai rapper, Milli, Indonesian activist, Velmariri Bambari and Greenlandic psychologist, Naja Lyberth Read More
Eye-Share, a market leading solution provider for automated spend management, has been welcomed into the Singaporean business community by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS). The company opened its first …
NBAS; Eye-Share’s opening in Singapore is a “true enrichment” of the business community Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore has welcomed Irma Ylikangas as its new Counsellor for Innovation and Trade Affairs. Irma has previously been working with Helsinki Partners in Singapore as …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore welcomes new Counsellor of Innovation Read More
CNN has reported the Indonesian volcano, Mount Semeru, began erupting Sunday at 2.46 am local time prompting evacuations of nearly 2.000 residents in East Java Province. Video footage from Indonesia’s …
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted prompting large evacuations Read More
The Swedish retailer, H&M Home, recently introduced its latest collection which collaborated with Berlin-based jewelry brand, Uncommon Matters. “This collaboration presents elegant statement interior pieces and remind us of the …
H&M collabs with Berlin-based jewelry brand creating home decors Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam in collaboration with Danes Worldwide and the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham) are to hold an online webinar, “Global Danes in Vietnam” …
Danes Worldwide to hold “Global Danes in Vietnam” webinar Read More
The Danish krone is no longer what it used to be. From being the star on the European sky, the Danish krone has now apparently been relegated to pariah status. …
60% devaluation of the Danish Krone? Read More
Fourteen SWEA Bangkok members gathered on Thursday the 1st of December 2022 at the cute little Vivin Grocery-Cafe Asok at 1 Sukhumvit 19. This place is the 2nd Vivin & …
SWEA Bangkok at Vivin & Grocery Cafe Asok Read More
The nationwide protests over China’s zero-Covid policy led several cities in the country to further relax their Covid restrictions on Friday, 2 December 2022. The restrictions include loosening daily mass …
Massive protests lead China to further unwind Covid rules Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce of China (SwedCham) is to organize a seminar “Women Who Lead” on 6 December 2022 at H&M Office in Shanghai, China. The speakers include Cathy …
Discuss “Women Who Lead” with SwedCham China Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham) is to organize “Nordic Happy Hour: Christmas Edition” on 7 December 2022 from 6 PM to 8 PM at CTY Kitchen & …
Nordic Happy Hour in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
As a clear sign of how Telenor is executing on the strategy it presented at the Capital Markets Day in September, Celcom Digi commenced its operations on 1 December and …
Next phase of Telenor in Asia begins in Malaysia Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reports to have gathered with educators and educational institutes on 28 November to discuss the generational and global challenges we face today and how education …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore looked for answers to educational challenges Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has launched its julekalender – Advent Calendar – counting down from 1 to 24 December by “opening a calendar door” each day. An open …
Follow Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur’s daily Christmas Calender and win prices Read More
On November 25th, Vietnam Paper Corporation celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Bai Bang Paper Factory (1982 – 2022). Attending the celebration, on the side of the guests …
Sweden and Vietnam celebrate the founding of the friendship paper factory Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok are to organize “TFCC 30 & Finland 105 Gala Dinner” to celebrate the 30-year history of TFCC and …
Celebrate 105 years of Finland independence at Gala Dinner Read More