Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
IKEA’s Ingka Group is to support employees who are struggling in their finances by launching a 10 million USD social fund in all Ingka’s thirty one markets. The money would …
IKEA offers fund to support employees finance and doubles staff discounts Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore announces that the startup and tech event SLUSH – held in Helsinki, Finland 17-18 November – has been sold out. The event gathers startups …
Finnish startup- and tech event SLUSH creates the next generation of entrepeneurs Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur draws to our attention that Malaysian-Swedish Business Association (MASBA) Malaysia will host Christmas Dinner & Dance on 3 December at the Ritz-Carlton in Kuala …
MASBA Malaysia invites to annual Christmas Dinner & Dance Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in VIetnam and Kim Dong Publishing House co-organized a book launch of “A Journey to the Fairy Tale World” illustrated by Danish author, Tove K Lange …
“A Journey to the Fairy Tale World” book by Danish illustrator launched in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore calls attention to the 10th anniversary celebration of Gardens by the Bay held on 9 November. Gardens by the Bay collaborates with the Embassy …
Danish Embassy in Singapore and Gardens by the Bay opens Season of Bloom exhibition Read More
Explorers looking for their next adventure can take advantage of two new shorter sailings unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines today, as part of its ‘Around the World in 80 …
Around the world in 80 days with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Read More
Thailand’s Cabinet previously proposed to draft foreign land ownership bill on 25 October 2022, though following the action, many parties have raised concerns on the issue. The resolution endorsed a …
Controversies rise on the issue of Foreign Land Ownership law in Thailand Read More
The Swedish retailer, H&M Home, collaborates with Save The Children on their new magical collection of interior pieces for the children’s room. The collection include hot dog or ice-cream soft …
Make children room more magical with H&M Home & Save The Children collection Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) is to organize “Norwegian Christmas Dinner” on 15 December 2022 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Admiral’s @ 24 – Pub & Restaurant, …
Celebrate that time of year at Norwegian Christmas Dinner Read More
Princesse Märtha Louise of Norway does no longer wish to be a part of, and working for, the Norwegian Royal House. The decision saddens King Harald and his wife, Queen …
Norway’s King Harald says Princess Märtha Louise’s exit from the Royal House is a great loss Read More
DABS Singapore has announced its annual Christmas Lunch on 2 December and hopes to experience the Danish spirit of Christmas with everyone who would like to jingle and mingle. The …
Jingle and mingle at DABS Singapore’s annual Christmas Lunch Read More
The latest album, “Carbon” by the New York based artist, Sirintip Phasuk, is a combined work of jazz and her Thai and Swedish influences in communicating about causes and effects …
Album “Carbon” created with Thai and Swedish influences by Sirintip Phasuk Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has set up a campaign “Freedom and Equality Photo Challenge” and encourages all interested participants to join in sharing their ideas of freedom and …
Express ideas on freedom and equality through photo challenge Read More
SWEDCHAM Singapore offers a unique company visit at the Swedish ad agency Forsman & Bodenfors on 17 November. Get a sneak peek at how award-winning advertisement campaigns are born and …
Join SWEDCHAM Singapore on Forsman & Bodenfors company visit Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SWEDCHAM) has presented Singapore’s New Immigration Framework Explained event on 18 January 2023. The Chamber states that, with an increasingly mobile workforce and …
SWEDCHAM Singapore and K2 Corporate Mobility explaines the New Immigration Framework Read More
Sjømannskirken in Singapore welcomes to this season’s end of Tuesday-forums on 15 and 29 November. On 15 November, the church will visit the Indian Heritage Center in Singapore. The center …
Sjømannskirken’s Tuesdays Forum tours goes to Indian Heritage Museum and Tempat Senang Spa Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) and the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) are both highlighting SNCC’s forthcoming event on 22 November on how to manage challenges in supply …
SNCC to host insightful event on post-COVID challenges in business supply chains Read More
Trawise and the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam invite any interested participants join the “Road to Finland 2023” seminar on tomorrow, 10 November 2022, at 5.30 PM at the Hotel …
Learn about Finnish Higher Education at “Road to Finland 2023” event in Vietnam Read More
The Danish firm, LEGO, plans to open 80 more new stores in China in 2023 in accordance with its big global expansion plans. “China is a very, very important market …
LEGO to open 80 more new stores in China in 2023 Read More
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan, attended a breakfast at the Norwegian Ambassador, Eivind Homme’s, residence together with the Ambassadors of all the Nordic countries. The Nordic Embassies …
Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan met with Nordic Embassies on Arctic developments Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has announced to be organizing an Independence Day event on Monday 5 December and a Christmas Devotion/Christmas Caroling event on Thursday 8 December …
Celebrate Independence Day and Christmas Devotion with Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF)l is to be held from 8-12 November 2022, featuring 123 films in the theme of “Cinema for Humanities, Adaptability and Development.” These films …
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival is around the corner Read More
Danish company, Copenhagen Energy (CE) recently signed incorporation documents with the Philippines’ PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) for laying the groundwork for offshore wind power in the Philippines. According to Business …
Danish company signed deal for future offshore wind power in Philippines Read More
Thailand’s Princess Siriwannavari Naree Ratana Rajakanya attended the recent dog breed contest, the “Princess Honor Cup 2022” organized by the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Thailand. The contest featured international judges from …
Thai Princess Siriwannavari attends the dog breed contest “Princess Honor Cup 2022” Read More
The number of both foreign and Thai tourists traveling to Chiang Mai province, Thailand, have significantly increased during the Thai’s Loi Krathong or Yipeng Festival, which will be held from …
Foreign tourists flood Chiang Mai during Yipeng Festival Read More
The biggest international education event in Thailand, “OCSC Education Expo 2022” is to be held from 12-13 November 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, Floor 5, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Over 250 …
Save the dates for OCSC Education Expo 2022 Read More
SWEA Singapore arranges a visit to jewelry-maker, Helena Gilmour’s, home in Singapore on 16 November where Helena will present her jewelry collection. Participants will be able to view, try and/or …
SWEA invites to exclusive jewelry showcase with Helena Gilmour Read More
Copenhagen Fintech, a Copenhagen-based co-working space dedicated to Fintech entrepreneurs, co-hosted an event on how to unlock sustainable finance in the APAC region in collaboration with Singaporean financial services company …
Danish and Swedish companies hosted event on sustainable finances in the APAC region Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced that a joint contingency exercise involving the Nordic embassies had been hosted at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event had resulted in the …
Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish Embassies in joint contingency exercise Read More
Anyone interested in bettering their European languages skills and exploring more on European cultures should not miss the upcoming event, “European Languages Cafe.” As the event is to be on …
Join European Languages Cafe 2022 Read More
Thailand’s energy company, Bangchak Group has continued its investment in the Norewgian OKEA ASA since the beginning of November 2022 by acquiring three more petroleum fields, including the Brage field, …
Bangchak invests more in Norway OKEA Read More
The Chinese carmarker, Geely Auto Group has officially entered the EU market after it recently signed an agreement with the Hungarian car importer, Grand Automotive Central Europe (GACE). “This partnership …
China Geely carmaker enters EU market with “top quality” products Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) has launched the book, “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” during the recently organized Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum. The book contains work and plans …
NordCham releases “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” Read More
Expatriates in the UAE now have the incentive to send money back home as the currencies of Pakistan, Philippines, and India have hit an all-time low. Recent reports say that …
UAE expats rushing to send money to Pakistan, Philippines, India as currencies plunge to all-time low Read More
The illustrated book “Farang Affairs” by Stephff captures details of internationals’ life who live in Thailand into the original cartoons many foreigners (“Farang”) and local Thais can relate to. Some …
Dive in “Farang Affairs” book to explore truths via political cartoons Read More
The Big Pond Education in partnership with Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) and the Embassy of Finland in Manila are to organize a free webinar on “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” on …
Invitation for Filipino educators to join “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” webinar Read More
The The Embassy of Norway in Vietnam is to co-organize the event, “Vietnam Wind Power” on 1 to 2 December 2022 at Lotte Hotel with the Innovation Norway in Hanoi, …
Embassy of Norway to organize “Vietnam Wind Power” event Read More
A 30 year-old man, Mr. Dan – mistakenly first reported as Danish but in fact Norwegian – crashed his white sedan into Chiang Mai moat in Chiang Mai province in …
Norwegian man crashes car into Chiang Mai moat causing one dead Read More
Three Tibet associations in Denmark participated in the People’s Climate March on Sunday, October 30, 2022 leading up to the Danish national elections 2022. They were Students for a Free …
Tibet associations joined Climate Walk in Denmark Read More
Following the Danish Royal familiarity dispute of Queen Margrethe stripping her four grand children of their Royal Titles, Crown Prince Frederik said he had no comments to the crisis when …
Danish Crown Prince Frederik in Vietnam: family dispute is a private matter Read More
If your inner hiker has been neglected lately, SWEA offers you to join a jungle-tree top-hill-reservoir walk at the MacRitchie Park on 15 November. The walk will begin in a …
Join SWEA Singapore for walk and tree top climbing in the Singaporean woods. Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced to be hosting an Advocacy Networking event in collaboration with DHL Supply Chain Malaysia on 24 November. The main focus of the event will be to …
EUROCHAM Malaysia invites to networking with DHL Read More
North Korea fired not less than 23 missiles Wednesday and one of them came down very close to the South Korean coastline. The missile landed 57 kilometers east of the …
North Korea fires 23 missiles escalating tensions with USA and South Korea Read More
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark continued their programs on supporting potential cooperation between Denmark-Vietnam during their second official visit to the country. On their second day in …
Danish Crown Prince couple supports Vietnam green growth during their official visit Read More
The Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, released the October delivery update on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, showing that the company delivered 10,059 vehicles in October 2022, representing an increase of …
China Nio releases its October EVs delivery update Read More
Anders Widén, a Swedish businessman who lived several periods of his interesting life in South East Asia, has published his life story in Swedish with the title “Möten i Monsun och …
Memoirs of Anders Widén published Read More
The Danish Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth are to extend their official visit for strengthening the Denmark-Vietnam ties to Thursday, 3 November 2022. They …
Second day of Danish Crown Prince Couple official visit to Vietnam Read More
As part of its visit to Singapore on 31 October, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl and the Norwegian Seafood Council hosted a closed-door luncheon and shellfish showcase. In a …
Norwegian Seafood Council prepared shellfish for Singaporean chefs on Statsraad Lehmkuhl Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore celebrated Singapore Food Agency (SFA) granting Finnish foodtech company, Solar Foods, a novel food regulatory approval for its product Solein, allowing import, manufacturing and sale …
Finnish foodtech company, Solar Foods, granted Singaporean approval for bioprocessed protein Read More
The employment rate for immigrants from Thailand and other non-western origins lived in Denmark has been on a rise in recent years. According to Danmarks Statistik, the non-western group’s employment …
Increasing employment rate for Thai immigrants in Denmark Read More