Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
H.E. Mr. Nicolai Prytz, the new Danish Ambassador to Vietnam along with EU and ASEAN Ambassadors and staff participated in the bicycle ride around West Lake, Vietnam to mark the …
Bicycle ride celebration on 45th anniversary of EU-ASEAN relations in Vietnam Read More
Members from the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently met with two representatives from Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for Southeast Asia to discuss …
Sweden supports enhancement of human rights in Southeast Asia Read More
Thai Silk Cafe in Grenaa, Denmark, was reprimanded and fined after an inspection made by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration on 29 August 2022 following the Danish “Smiley-Scheme” . …
Danish authorities fine Thai restaurant Read More
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) is going forward with the plan to complete construction of its battery energy storage system (BESS) in Isabela, the Philippines by the first half of …
SNAP continues to work on its battery energy storage system in the Philippines Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …
World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 will host a Secondary Open House on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School and …
Mark calendar for St. Andrews 107 School Open House Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore, NBAS – Norwegian Business Association Singapore, DBAS – Danish Business Association Singapore and SWEDCHAM – Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore have announced a joint …
Nordic business associations present joint event on 5G development Read More
Eurocham Malaysia has announced the EU – My Circular Economy Conference 2.0 to be held on 13 October 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. The conference is part of the European Union …
Circular economy conference to be held in Malaysia Read More
The Finnish Ambassador to Thailand Jyri Järviaho gave an interview with the Bangkok Podcast in the “Ambassador series” on 6 September 2022. In the podcast, the Ambassador spoke about his …
Finnish Ambassador gives interview in the Bangkok Podcast Read More
Ambassador Annika Thunborg of the Swedish Embassy in Manila met Secretary Robert Borje, the Vice Chairperson and the Executive Director of the Climate Change Commission earlier this week. Both discussed …
Swedish Ambassador met Secretary Robert Borje of the Philippines Climate Change Commission Read More
Two multi-awarded Norwegian authors Håkon Øvreås and Kristin Roskifte are coming to Manila, the Philippines. Håkon Øvreås is the author of “Brown“. Kristin Roskifte is the author of “Everybody Counts“. …
Multi-awarded Norwegian authors to tell tales in the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam welcomes H.E. Mr. Nicolai Prytz as the new Ambassador on 8 September 2022. On the same day, the Ambassador presented his credentials to the …
Danish Embassy in Vietnam welcomes new Ambassador Read More
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for the Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Czech Republic on 8 September 2022. At the meeting, the …
Vietnam President receives Ambassador of Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Czech Republic Read More
The Danish conglomerate has said that LEGO Group is to plant 50,000 trees in Vietnam’s southern Binh Duong Province for three years with support from the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park …
LEGO Group to plant 50,000 trees for three years in Vietnam Read More
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September 2022, Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore have sent messages of condolence. Queen Elizabeth …
Message of condolence from Southeast Asian countries for the passing Queen Elizabeth II Read More
After 70 years of an extraordinary reign, Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday 8 September 2022, aged 96, at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Throughout the day, tributes have poured in …
Nordic reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II Read More
Norwegian Artist, DJ and Producer Alan Walker has unveiled Singapore to be the 1st stop of his mammoth 29-date Walker Verse Tour across Europe and North America. He is set …
Norwegian DJ on tour in Singapore Read More
Swedish School Organisation in Bangkok – Svenska Skolföreningen Bangkok – has moved. From this month and onwards, the students will meet at a new school Bright Skies International School by …
Swedish School in Bangkok moved to Ekamai Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Singapore has hosted a delegation from the Parliament of Finland. On its Facebook page, the embassy says that the visit was fruitful and inspiring in terms …
Delegation from Parliament of Finland in Singapore Read More
The Sustainability Film Festival will be presented from 19 to 22 September at Golden Mile Tower and Alliance Francais Theater. The festival is a collaboration between Embassy of Czech Republic …
Swedish documentary “I am Greta” on screen in Singapore Read More
Sjømannskirken i Singapore held a successful “New in Singapore” event on 3 September 2022, with a total of 90 participants who showed up for tacos, panel discussion and mingling. Representatives …
Successful “New in Singapore” event at Sjømannskirken Read More
The Seamen Church is to organize the10th anniversary cycle tour “Tour de Jubilee” on 8 to 16 November 2022 as it had been postponed since November 2020 due to COVID-19. …
Final Norwegian Seamen Church Anniversary Bike Trip is back Read More
The collaboration collection, “The World is My Home” between Swedish retailer H&M and Filipino streetwear brand Don’t Blame the Kids (DBTK) is dropped in stores today, 8 September 2022. As …
H&M and Filipino streetwear brand collaboration collection drops in stores today Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia September 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2022 Read More
The Embassy of Denmark jointly hosted a seminar with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Danida Fellowship Center on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. The seminar is …
Denmark supports Vietnam agriculture and food safety Read More
Incorporating online payment solutions, also known as digital payments, has become a priority over time for all businesses, whether big or small. This is because of the convenience it brings …
5 Business Advantages Of Online Payment Solutions Read More
Rasmus Betak Højbjerg is new trainee in the Public Diplomacy department as well as the Trade Council at the Danish Embassy in Singapore. He has lived in Taiwan and Shanghai, …
Danish Embassy in Singapore welcomes new trainee Read More
Finnair’s strategy has long been based on connecting Europe and Asia via the short northern route, using Russian air space. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent closure of …
New Finnair strategy to return to profitability Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Singapore has announced the Nobel prize dialogue to be taking place in Singapore on September 13 2022. The Nobel Prize Dialogue Singapore is a series of …
Nobel Prize Dialogue to be held in Singapore Read More
A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to drive investments into the country, aiming to establish it as one of the logistics …
Maersk signs MoU with Malaysian investment authority Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand welcomed Astrid Emilie Helle as the new Ambassador earlier this week. Previously, Astrid has been Norway’s Ambassador to South Africa. Now, she is looking …
Norwegian Embassy in Thailand welcomes new Ambassador Read More
Crown Prince of Denmark Frederik congratulated Vietnam on its 77th National Day which was on past Friday, 2 September 2022. He expressed his delight at the strong relationship and development …
Crown Prince of Denmark congratulates Vietnam on its 77th National Day Read More
Mette Møglestue, Norwegian Deputy Head of Mission attended the “LGBT Inclusion Index” consultation workshop in Vietnam organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Vietnam last week. The LGBTI Inclusion …
Norway is ready to support LGBT index in Vietnam Read More
Swedcham Singapore’s Yuong Professionals celebrate tomorrow 8 September 2022 the annual crayfish party at the new restaurant, Hemlig. The event is fully booked. The dinner includes Cray Fish, Cheese Quiche, Bread …
Swedish YP Crayfish Party in Singapore Read More
DABS invites members to its very first in-person panel debate in the series of “Future of” events happening in 2022. On the agenda on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 8:00 AM …
The Future of Energy Read More
The Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the National Human Rights Assembly hosted by the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand on 2 September 2022. At the event, the Ambassador represented …
Denmark supports human rights in Thailand Read More
The Cebu City government of the Philippines with Clewat Ltd. have launched a sea-cleaning vessel project on 1 September 2022. The project has two phases: piloting research and operational cleaning …
Finnish firm Clewat support sea-cleaning vessel in the Philippines city Read More
The Vietnam-Denmark Business Forum was successfully organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark on 5 September 2022 in Copenhagen. During the forum, Danish State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability …
Vietnam-Denmark Business Forum 2022 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Ha Noi, Vietnam has announced to now recognize the new style Vietnamese passports with the added birthplace information. According to the embassy, holders of the …
Finland now recognizes Vietnam new passports Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) welcomes a new intern, Socheata Kao or Ta. She is a Cambodian student who recently graduated from Mahidol University International College with a bachelor’s …
SweCham welcomes new intern today Read More
NordCham Cambodia is to host a breakfast talk on “Trade Between Cambodia and the Nordic Countries” on Tuesday, 6 September 2022 from 7:30 AM at Tribe Hotel. The guest speaker …
NordCham breakfast talk: “Trade Between Cambodia and the Nordic Countries” Read More
A member of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC), Freigtzen Logistics are expanding their premises and will celebrate their new office on 20 September 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. …
Freigtzen Logistics to celebrate new office in Bangkok Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam has welcomed the new Ambassador, Mrs. Hilde Solbakken. Previously, she has worked as Ambassador in Myanmar and served in Indonesia, Kenya, the United States …
Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam welcomes new Ambassador Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok and the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) are to host a “Future Trends in Education” webinar via Zoom on 10 September 2022 from 10:30 …
Register for “Future Trends in Education” webinar Read More
A Danish company, Vipp has opened its first flagship store in Shanghai, China on 1 September 2022. The 509 m2 store takes the record as Vipp’s largest retail universe worldwide. …
Vipp opens first store in China, and it is the largest in the world Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center (NCC) promotes Norwegian culture and empowers visual artists by organizing a hybrid art exhibition, “Borderless” throughout European markets and Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, Singapore, …
The Norwegian Cultural Center empowers visual artist through technology Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) with SwedCham China, and FinnCham Beijing are to host a Hybrid event, “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” on 7 September …
Learn about reports on “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” Read More
The Swedish Embassy’s Development Section in Bangkok paid a visit to the Sai Luang Solar Power Project Site together with the Asian Development Bank, shared the Embassy on 1 September …
Swedish Embassy team visit Thai solar power project site Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines welcomes Mr. Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin as the Danish Ambassador. Previously, “Ambassador Mellbin served as the Danish Ambassador to the UAE, Permanent Representative to …
Danish Embassy in the Philippines welcomes new Ambassador Read More
Denmark’s island “Bornholm” is landing on the 15th place of a list of the world’s best 50 islands compiled by Big Seven Travel. “Denmark might not be the first place …
Denmark “Bornholm” beats many islands in Sweden, Finland, and Norway Read More