Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for Finns to join the European Day of Languages (EDL) 2022 on 1 October. The event is organized by European Union National Institutes …
Join the European Day of Languages with Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Copenhagen Business School in Denmark recently hosted a workshop to support Vietnamese enterprises in enhancing global value chains. The workshop also discussed potential Vietnam-Denmark cooperations in the Sustainable Development …
Danish workshop to support Vietnam sustainable growth Read More
The Trade Council of Embassy of Denmark in Thailand has visited Danish company Essentia Protein Solutions in Bangkok where they were presented with Essentia’s new protein powder made from crickets …
Danish protein powder bar to be produced from Thailand’s crickets Read More
International travelers will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results on arrival to Thailand from 1 October 2022. This was stated by Thailand’s Centre …
Thailand to relegate COVID as disease Read More
The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) invites its members and any interested participants to join the Pre-meeting for the Danish Royal Visit to Hanoi November 2022. The meeting will be …
Pre-meeting for Danish Royal Visit to Vietnam in November 2022 Read More
The “Embro” collection from the Thai furniture brand, Lasunya, won the Red Dot Design Award 2022 in the Home and Seating Furniture category. “An innovative combination of different fabrics and …
Thai furniture brand “Lasunya” wins Red Dot Design Award 2022 Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, is to host a virtual concert, “Celestial Spaces” featuring P-pop group, BGYO, on 24 September and 25 September 2022 at 8 PM. BGYO members; Gelo, …
H&M hosts “Celestial Spaces” concert featuring Filipino pop-group Read More
The Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Systems (GIDES), developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shows that Singapore is ranked the first out of 113 global economies in a global …
First place for Singapore in the Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Read More
The Philippine’s Department of National Defense (DND) announced on 23 September 2022 that the Ambassador of Finland to the Philippines, Mr. Juha Pyykko, previously proposed a support to the Philippines’s …
Finland offers green technology for Philippines military vessels Read More
Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office (EECO) welcomed international Ambassadors from various countries to visit the missions and operations of space …
Thailand expects more space & digital technology investments from international investors Read More
The Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources Limited (CSER) will announce its official launch at the Danish Ambassador in Singapore’s Residence on 29 September from 2:00 pm to 5:00 …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore to host launch of new think-and-do tank Read More
The Embassy of Denmark invites anyone who are interested in knowing about university opportunities in Denmark to join its webinar “Academic excellence, creativity, innovative thinking: Study in Denmark” on 24 …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore invites to webinar on studying in Denmark Read More
The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …
Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved Read More
The Swedish Ambassador, Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl gave a lecture on the “Swedish Experience in Establishing the Rule of Law” yesterday, 21 September 2022 at Thammasat University, Bangkok. In brief, …
Swedish Ambassador lectured on Rule of Law Read More
The Asian economy has been on the rise in recent years. While many factors have contributed to this growth, globalization is undoubtedly one of the biggest players. By opening up …
How Globalization Has Helped The Asian Economy Grow Read More
Singapore is changing its current visa rules for expats and foreign businessess to ease a tight labour market along with wage and price pressures. The rules will allow foreigners to …
Singapore reforms long-term work visas to attract international talent and investment Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore encourages students – and others – to join two webinars on studying in Finland at the Study in Europe Singapore 2022 virtual fair on …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to webinars on studying in Europe Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore is inviting Finns living in Malaysia to join an Independence Day event on 5 December 2022 and a Christmas devotion event on 8 December …
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur invites to Independence Day- and Christmas events Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomed new students together with the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore last Tuesday. The Embassy’s Head of Mission, Birgit Dohman Chang and the Embassy’s …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore and Danish Seamen’s church welcomes new Danish students Read More
The first nature film festival in Vietnam, “#It’s Time To Act” is scheduled to run from 23 September 2022 to 7 October 2022, the Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam, María Del …
Various Nordic professionals work together on Vietnam nature film festival Read More
The Swedish manufacturer, Volvo Cars announced that it will no longer sell petrol or diesel vehicles in Denmark on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. The company is now exclusively focusing on …
Volvo Cars announced to no longer sell petrol or diesel cars in Denmark Read More
In a previous article at ScandAsia, Telenor was reported to be strengthening its office in Singapore to support a merger process in Thailand and Malaysia and develop operations further in …
Telenor to implement changes in business infrastructure with new unit “Telenor Asia” Read More
The first swedish “Plogging for Green and Clean Bangkok,” in Thailand was successfully held on 18 September 2022 by the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) …
First plogging in Bangkok completes its mission Read More
The Danish owned and operated jewelry company, Norbreeze Group, recently organized an opening ceremony of its new office, “Norbreeze House” located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The …
Norbreeze Group opens new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Read More
Mr. Preben Elnef, Vice President of LEGO Group shared the reasons why Vietnam holds the potential to be the first country in Southeast Asia the Danish firm decided to invest …
LEGO chooses Vietnam as first country in Southeast Asia to invest in $1bn factory Read More
40 year old Bjorn Olof Johansson from Götaland, has died in the Southern province of Phang Nga, Thailand after being hit by a car while crossing the road. The death …
Swedish male killed in traffic accident in Southern Thailand Read More
On its twenty months long journey “One Ocean Expedition” the Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, will arrive in Singapore on 28 October 2022. The expedition is a recognized part of …
Norwegian ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl to visit Singapore on One Ocean Expedition Read More
As the first business delegation to arrive in 3 years, the Danish Energy Delegation was welcomed in the Philippines at the Embassy of Denmark on 14 September 2022. The delegation’s …
Danish Energy Delegation visits the Philippines to discuss green energy transition Read More
The North Jutland’s Coastal Museum in Skagen, Denmark has a temporary exhibition of the red flag with the white elephant design, planted by Former King Rama V of Thailand and …
The elephant flag planted by King Rama V of Thailand is exhibited at museum in Denmark Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is to organize a webinar, “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” on tomorrow, 20 September 2022, at 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Beijing Time). According …
Join “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” by DCCC Read More
Mr. HP Nanda, Water Utility CEO of Grundfos has spoken highly of China’s green ambitions in providing clean water supply in rural areas by 2025 and in reaching carbon peak …
CEO of Danish firm Grundfos praises China’s green ambitions Read More
Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg recently paid a courtesy call on Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, City Administrator Mike Alimurung, and department heads of Quezon City local government. Ambassador Thunborg and …
Swedish Ambassador visits Quezon City of Manila Read More
A series of strong, 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Sunday, 18 September 2022. The center was off the southeastern coast, but the tremors could be felt across Taiwan, said …
A series of strong earthquakes hit Taiwan on Sunday Read More
The Swedish Foundation of Anna Dahlbäck Memorial Fund awarded the Chinese rights lawyer, Mr. Yu Wensheng with the “2022 Grant in Memory of Anna Dahlbäck” on 9 September 2022. Currently, …
Chinese rights lawyer awarded with Swedish Human Rights prize Read More
Denmark celebrated 50th anniversary reign on the throne of Queen Margrethe II on 11 September 2022. The Queen originally marked the anniversary in January of this year, but the festivities …
Celebration over 50th anniversary of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Read More
Denmark’s prosecutor announced on Friday, 16 September 2022 that it had charged the suspended chief of the country’s foreign intelligence unit, Lars Findsen, with leaking state information. He was accused …
Formal charge to Denmark spy chief over state secrets leak Read More
H&M Autumn/Winter 2022 collection presents embodiment of Parisian style; classic, confident and interchangeable through the lens of a fictional fashion destination that encapsulates Paris’ iconic Brasserie culture, “Brasserie Hennes.” “Welcome …
H&M Autumn/Winter 2022 collection inspired by Paris Brasserie Hennes Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard hosted a networking conference for discussion between Danish and Thai firms on solutions for the district energy sector on Friday, 16 September 2022 …
Danish and Thai companies continue to discuss district energy Read More
Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit recently met with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Parliamentary Committee. Both parties discussed an overview of the Thai …
Thailand Board of Investment discusses Thai economy with EFTA Read More
Thai Energy Conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) submitted a new investment plan on expansion of oil and gas exploration and production to the Norwegian oil and gas company, Okea ASA …
Thai energy company Bangchak to invest in Norway Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, Innovation Norway Singapore and NBAS – Norwegian Business Association Singapore invite to an event focusing on export opportunities within the maritime sector. The event is …
Norway/Singapore collaboration on maritime export event Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines and Dansk Industri (the Confederation of Danish Industry) co-organized the Danish Energy Delegation for discussing green transition in achieving the Philippines’ sustainability goals. Danish …
Danish Energy Delegation discusses green transition in the Philippines Read More
Thai environmentalists fear new rushes of tourists at Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh when the current 2 month temporary closure of the popular beach expires in two weeks …
Maya Bay to open for tourists in two weeks Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has welcomed its new Public Diplomacy and Trade Council trainee, June Gibba. According to the Embassy’s Facebook page, June has an interest in the …
New trainee welcomed at the Danish Embassy in Singapore Read More
Filipino singer and actor Gerald Santos recently shared in a media conference about his departure to Copenhagen, Denmark, to start rehearsals of the Danish edition of “Miss Saigon” in December …
Filipino singer & actor Gerald Santos to perform “Miss Saigon” in Copenhagen Read More
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury audio brand founded in 1925, opened its newest store in K11 MUSEA landmark of Hong Kong on 14 September 2022. At the grand opening, …
Danish Bang & Olufsen opens new store in Hong Kong Read More
NBAS – Norwegian Business Association in Singapore has announced that the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2022 will feature its first ever Innovation Awards. SNIC 2022 will be a physical …
NBAS to announce Innovation Award at SNIC 2022 Read More
DABS – Danish Business Association in Singapore invites to a breakfast event “Future of Energy” as a “powerful warm up” for the International Energy Week on 25-28 October 2022, where …
DABS with breakfast event at Energy Week 2022 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden will join forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Thammasat university’s Puey Park for the People to arrange the first plogging in Bangkok, Thailand. The …
First Swedish plogging for green and clean city in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) are to co-host “Sustainability for Business Forum 2022 (SBF22):Technology as …
Be ready to join “Sustainability for Business Forum 2022” Read More