Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Early Monday morning local time, South Korean military fired warning shots against a North Korean vessel at an inter-Korean maritime border – the Northern Borderline – separating the two countries. …
South Korea fires warning against North Korean sea vessel on maritime border Read More
The popular Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok is back on Friday 2nd December 2022 from 12:00-20:00 at beautiful Gaysorn Urban Resort. Don’t miss i. Last year, in 2021, the bazaaar was …
Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok is back! Read More
The Bank of Thailand is to adjust the process of money depositing via CDM machines which requires individuals to verify their identity with a debit card, ATM card or credit …
Bank of Thailand adjusts the process of money depositing via CDM machines Read More
The Swedish Public Health Agency, Folkhälsomyndigheten together with the Swedish Food Agency are investigating the cause of Cryptosporidium outbreak as the increasing numbers of infected cases has been seen since …
Sweden investigates parasite infection Cryptosporidium outbreak Read More
A Korean Air Lines Co’s plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu, the Philippines on late Sunday night, 23 October 2022. …
Korean Air plane overshoots runway in Philippines Read More
As reported by Swedish tabloid media, Expressen – and many other news medias – otters have become an increasing problem in Singapore with its doubling in population since 2019. …
Otter-gangs invading Singapore Read More
Humankind’s devotion to the throwaway culture is hard to change and undeniably strongly influenced by consumerism. A throwaway lifestyle is seen as a sign of modernity – single use plastic …
H&M tops list of 7 most polluting fast fashion companies Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) is to hold the “Nordic Business Awards 2022” on Friday, 28 October 2022 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, HCM City, Vietnam. “The …
Nordic businesses in Vietnam to be awarded Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Finnish Embassy in the Philippines are to co-organized the hybrid event, “Future Cities Forum 2022: Smart City Solutions From …
Join hybrid event on “Smart City Solutions From Finland” Read More
The fourth International Guitar Festival and Competition is to be organized at the Kim Dong Theater in Hanoi, Vietnam from 18 to 20 November 2022. According to Radio the Voice …
International Guitar Festival of 2022 to be held in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian officials have recently stated they need more time to discuss a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China after eighteen years of negotiations. According to the South China Morning Post, Norway’s …
Norway needs more time for considering trade with China Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, announced its partnership with Shopee to launch the first “H&M Thailand Official Store” on Shopee Mall online platform in the aim of making customers’ shopping …
H&M collabs with Shopee to expand in Thai e-commerce Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore will host its Market Outlook: Malaysia on 5 December. Ambassador Dr. Joachim Bergström and Trade Commissioner Emma Broms will provide an overview of …
SWEDCHAM in Singapore to host “Market Outlook: Malaysia” Read More
The Malaysian Danish Business Council (DanCham) celebrated its 30th anniversary on 19 October with DanCham members, European Chamber members and other invited guests. The celebration was hosted by DanCham’s supporting …
DanCham in Malaysia celebrated its 30th anniversary Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to its SWITCH experience on 25 October as a part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology where panelists will share their …
Join the Embassy of Finland in Singapore at SWITCH for a sustainable future Read More
Malaysia and member states – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) met last week for a 13th round of negotiations on an Economic …
EFTA and Malaysia met for 13th round of FTA-negotiations Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce Thailand (EABC), will organize the event “EABC 2nd Joint European Networking Cocktail” on Tuesday, 29 November …
Expand your connection in EABC 2nd Joint European Networking Cocktail Read More
Thailand’s telecommunication regulator decided to “acknowledged” and approved the merger between True Corp. and Telenor’s Total Access Communication (DTAC), but with conditions attached. The conditions to be applied to the …
No voices can stop major True-DTAC deal Read More
The Philippines has abundant natural resource options to progress in the development of renewable energy, such as geothermal, hydro, biomass, solar power, onshore and offshore wind farms, etc. In order …
Right partners will grant Philippines success in renewable energy Read More
American President Joe Biden has introduced a ban on exports of microchips and semiconductors to China infuriating the Chinese while leaving the atmosphere between the two countries at an absolute …
Biden pressures China with export ban on microchips Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore asks fundamental questions as “How to achieve happiness?” and “What does it mean?” by drawing attention to a interview with Johanna Nylund, Finnish writer, photographer …
Singaporean actress Munah Bagharib interviews Finnish writer Johanna Nylund on happiness Read More
H&M Moves announces collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their mission to get “the whole World and everybody” moving through democratizing sports and says Zlatan has embarked on a long-term commitment …
Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic as H&M Global Brand Mover Read More
As reported by Danish public-service media, DR, 200 Indonesian children have been affected by acute renal impairment from which around half of the children has died. Liquid medicine such as …
Indoneasia bans all liquid medicines after deaths of children Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore calls to join the first-ever Global Fashion Summit: Singapore Edition on 3 November 2022. The Global Fashion Summit is the leading international forum for …
Danish sustainability forum Global Fashion Summit to feature a Singapore Edition Read More
Following a special meeting relating the 15th General Election (GE15) chaired by Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh on Thursday, it was announced that polling day for …
Malaysian General Election to be held on 19 November Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced to have organized the bimonthly Healthcare Sector Committee on 5 October 2022 and reports the meeting saw attendance of pioneers within the Malaysian healthcare sector. Dr. …
EUROCHAM Malaysia hosted biomonthly Healthcare Sector Comittee Read More
The Indonesian Health Minister announced Thursday, 20 October 2022 that some medicinal syrup products, which are now banned in Indonesia, contain ingredients like diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, linked to …
Indonesia bans medicinal syrup products linked to child deaths Read More
There are many reasons to dive into the world of Forex as a new investor, such as the fact that it’s accessible, fast-paced, and offers the possibility of making quick …
Best Forex Brokers for Beginners in Hong Kong Read More
On Tuesday October 18th, the Finnish ambassador H.E. Mr.Jyri Järviaho opened the door to his beautiful residence for the media. He was joined by the other four Nordic ambassadors, H.E. …
All about happiness, equality and human rights – Nordic Film Festival 2022 Read More
The Norwegian maritime firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management announced on 18 October 2022 to hire additional Filipino seafarers in accordance with its expansion plan. For 43 years, the Philippines has been …
Norwegian maritime firm to hire more Filipino seafarers Read More
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a policy discussion on the subjects of human rights and climate change as well as launched a new project to improve Vietnam’s implementation …
Norway supports Vietnam on improving multiple sectors with UNDP Read More
The 14th CFA Institute Global Pension Index, conducted by the American asset management firm Mercer, was recently revealed that Thailand has the worst pension system in the world. The survey …
Thailand is ranked as having the worst pension system in the world Read More
IKEA’s Christmas Shop in Pasay City, the Philippines, announced that it will sell fresh, live Christmas trees soon. The Christmas trees will be imported from Sweden to the Philippines during …
IKEA to bring fresh Christmas tree from Sweden to Philippines Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr.Franz-Michael Mellbin stated that by cutting red tape and preventing corruption, the Philippines can effectively become a foreign investment destination. “Red tape has …
Denmark suggests Philippines should cut red tape to get more investors Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur draws attention to, and shares the article on, Finland being appointed one of the friendliest countries across Europe by readers of the Condé …
Finland fifth of friendliest European countries followed by Iceland and Denmark Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted an innovative event at the Ambassador’s Residence showcasing cutting-edge Norwegian technology on 13 October. The event featured a lunch, during which participants …
Norwegian Embassy in KL hosted ROV technology demonstration event Read More
A Russian man was arrested for flying a drone at the airport in Tromsøe, Norway, on Saturday. According to Reuters, Norwegian police said they seized several memory cards and a …
Russian arrested for flying drone near Norwegian airport Read More
An unusually straightforward confrontation took place at the Arctic Circle Assembly on Saturday. Upon a speech from Dutch Navy Officer, Rob Bauer, chair of the alliance’s Military Committee, on the …
NATO pressures China on reluctance to condemn invasion of Ukraine Read More
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and its ecosystem partners were delighted to mark 16 October 2022 as the official launch of “DE Rantau Hub” at the second location in Langkawi, …
Malaysia launches second “DE Rantau Hub” in Langkawi to attract Digital Nomads Read More
H&M has announced the launch of its ‘Imagine That’, the first independent kidswear collection from H&M’s Innovation Stories initiative. Produced from recycled bottles and a cactus-derived leather alternative, the kids …
H&M launces independent innovations stories collection for kids Read More
As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …
North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile Read More
Finnish manufacturer of dairy products, Valio, has harnessed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a “future-proofed” milk chocolate. This was announced through a press release on the company’s official website. “The …
Finnish Valio creates milk chocolate of the future through artificial intelligence Read More
Russian President Putin said yesterday, on 12 October, that the sabotage of North Stream was “an international act of terror” but that the pipelines are able to be repaired. This …
Putin: Up to the EU whether they want Russian gas or not Read More
As a result of Finland signing the Glasgow Statement on International Public Support for the Clean Energy Transition at the COP26 summit in November 2021, Finnvera, a Finnish state-owned financing …
Finland joins Nordic countries in ending finances into fossil fuels leaving Norway behind Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) invites any interested participants to join the “KIS Halloween Hangout” that will be hosted on Saturday, 29 October 2022, from 10 AM to 1 …
Celebrate Halloween at “KIS Halloween Hangout” Read More
Mr. Thórir Ibsen, the Icelandic Ambassador designated to the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, China visited Phuket Province, Thailand yesterday, 12 October 2022. The Ambassador discussed tourism and the opening …
Iceland discusses opening consulate in Phuket Read More
Telenor expands its presence in Singapore to capture regional opportunities. – The strengthened team at our Singapore headquarters will add value to our operations and safeguard our interests in the …
Catching opportunities: Telenor to strengthen Singapore operations Read More
Countries in Asia have become popular with students from foreign nations, thanks to the many great universities with high-quality schooling, lower fees, and efforts by their governments to market them …
Study in Asia: A Guide for International Students Read More
AirAsia Thailand recently announced launching flights from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh and Lucknow city in northern India. According to Travel News Asia, the …
Thai AirAsia launches flights from Bangkok to capital of Bangladesh and city in northern India Read More
Finland’s government energy-saving campaign, “Down a Degree”, has officially started earlier this Monday, 10 October 2022. The campaign’s purposes are to encourage at least 95 percent of Finnish households to …
Finland “Down a Degree” campaign for saving energy has started Read More