Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
28-year-old Mikkel Klintmann is head chef at Aarøsund Badehotel in Denmark. In just a few months he will publish the cookbook “Food from the Heart” but it is not just …
Caught in the tsunami in Thailand gave him an appetite for life: Now young chef publishes cookbook Read More
In connection to International Women’s Day on 8 March, both the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar and the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon honored women of Myanmar while affirming their commitment to stand in …
Denmark and Norway honor women of Myanmar Read More
On 9 March, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia signed Cooperation Agreements covering three main projects in the total amount of USD 6,444,808 million funded …
US provides over $ 6M in grant support through NPA Cambodia for clearing of cluster munitions Read More
Adam Nybo, who is alone in representing the Danish colors at the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, has tested negative for covid-19 three times in a row. This means that …
Denmark’s only participant in the winter PL in Beijing is now covid-free Read More
Vietnam was recently not part of the 141 countries that backed a United Nations resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and in a Joint article on 8 …
Ambassadors of the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK encourage Vietnam to support Ukraine Read More
These days’ delegates from the Danish Climate, Energy and Utilities Committee are visiting Indonesia, and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia shares that the first stop was at Southeast Asia’s largest landfill, …
Delegates from the Danish Climate, Energy, and Utilities Committee visits Indonesia Read More
A smaller model of Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s ‘pillar of shame’, which was removed in Hong Kong last year, is now on display in Budapest in protest of a Chinese …
Jens Galschiøt’s statue exhibited in Budapest in protest of Chinese project Read More
Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is making changes to its flights to Asian destinations and Russia which, amongst other changes, includes the cancellation of flights to Hong …
Finnair cancels flights to Hong Kong until end of April Read More
If you want to learn about Finnish education and how Finnish solutions could be used in the Philippines, the Embassy of Finland in Manila together with Finnish companies Kide Science …
Learn more about Finnish education and how Finnish solutions could be used in the Philippines Read More
In a recent article in the latest issue of NYT, Fan Lai or in everyday speech Fanny, speaks about her 25 years as an organist at the Danish seamen’s Church …
Organist Fan Lai on 25 years with the Danish community in Hong Kong Read More
In its February newsletter, the Danish Chamber of Commerce China welcomed its two new members, Arla Foods Ingredients and Nordic Friends. The Chamber writes that Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S …
DCCC welcome new members Arla Foods Ingredients and Nordic Friends Read More
As part of NISS Campus (Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Shanghai)’s project of building a new landmark zero-carbon campus in the new development area in Minhang district, the NISS team has …
NISS Campus partners with South Hangqiao government and DI-Asia Base Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and partners invite you to the next episode of Finland Talks on 23 March. The 11th episode of Finland Talks will feature St1 Renewable Energy’s …
Join Finland Talks episode 11: Future of Biofuels? Read More
Team Finland Hybrid Event on Shipbuilding and Shipping industry in China was held last Friday in Shanghai. According to the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai, more than 70 people from …
Team Finland’s Shipbuilding and Shipping industry in China event was a success Read More
Norway’s Telenor is still waiting for approval of the sale of its Myanmar business and such a sale will include a spyware system that can monitor in real-time, phone calls, …
Norway’s Telenor accused of ‘egregious breach’ of EU sanctions with surveillance system Read More
In the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s latest newsletter, the Chamber gives an update from the Danish Mission in China. The Update reads: Trade Council China, Shanghai On the 9th …
Updates from Danish Mission in China Read More
When neither the United States nor the European Union can step in regarding the war in Ukraine, China should, according to the EU’s foreign minister Josep Borrell. In a recent …
EU Foreign Minister: China should mediate in the Ukraine conflict Read More
The Nordic Ambassadors in Vietnam including Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe, Danish Ambassador Laos Kim Højlund Christensen, Norwegian Ambassador Grete Løchen, and Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto recently visited the coastal resort …
Nordic Ambassadors in Vietnam visited Nha Trang Read More
Last week, a delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok met with the Finnish community in Hua Hin for their annual meeting. According to the Embassy, the event was a …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok met with the Finnish community in Hua Hin Read More
Nokia has announced that the Finnish telecommunication company has been selected by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) as the principal vendor to deploy and expand its 4G and 5G network across …
Nokia lands network expansion deal in Indonesia Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members and friends to the next upcoming Multi-Chamber Networking event hosted by the NTCC – Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce, in close collaboration with the …
Sign up for the Multi-Chamber Networking event: River Cruising in style Read More
Finnair’s Asia traffic is one of the cornerstones of the company’s strategy and Russia’s flight ban is therefore hitting hard. Without access to Russian airspace, it is not economically profitable to …
Russian flight ban hit Finnair’s Asia traffic hard – prepares layoffs Read More
Last week, Finland lifted the country’s Covid-19 restrictions regulating bar and restaurant opening hours and capacity but Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine will slow down the sector’s recovery due to …
Finnish restaurants celebrate end of Covid restrictions but worry about lack of Chinese tourists Read More
From 16 March 2022, the travel history requirement for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) will include Norway and the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means that fully …
Singapore’s VTL to apply to travelers from Norway from mid-March Read More
The Nordic Embassies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will, together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Urbanice Malaysia host a series of events titled “The Nordic Way” …
Join the Nordic Embassies in Kuala Lumpur’s launch of SDGs – The Nordic Way Read More
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei, and Danish Wind Export Association are again co-hosting the Danish Pavilion at Wind Energy Asia 2022 and will be located at booth B35 on …
Visit the Danish Pavilion at Wind Energy Asia 2022 Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join them for a relaxed networking wine tasting @13% Wine Bistro on 23 March Wine tasting includes 5 different wines + a …
Sign up for FBC Singapore’s event ‘Networking with wine’ Read More
Last week, Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard finally had the pleasure of visiting Cambodia and officially assuming his position as Ambassador of Denmark to Cambodia, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares. The …
Ambassador Thorgaard finally able to visit Cambodia Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand invites its annual general meeting on 20 March. The Church writes that everyone who wants to help make a difference for the Danish Church and …
The Danish Church in Thailand invites to Annual General Meeting Read More
Although Norway exported seafood worth NOK 11.3 billion in February which is an increase of NOK 2.6 billion compared with February last year, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect the …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affects the flow of Norwegian Seafood to Asia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join them for the next session of the DE&I Networking Series with the Dutch-, Canadian, and Finnish Chamber of Commerce …
Join Swedcham HK’s DE&I Networking Series: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace Read More
After selling to its local market for years, the Chinese EV manufacturer selected Norway as the company’s first foreign market most likely due to the Nordic country being a testbed …
NIO to sell EVs in Denmark and Sweden in 2022 Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘The Future of EV & An Introduction to Polestar’ on 17 March. More about the event, …
Learn more about the Future of EV & an introduction to Polestar Read More
After saving for months and months during the pandemic, young people want to travel and according to Kilroy Norway, the travel bug is bigger than ever. NRK writes that the travel …
Young Norwegians want to travel – Kilroy says Thailand is a popular destination Read More
Vietnam plans to modernize and transform agriculture into a sustainable economy by 2030 and Sweden is amongst the countries where Vietnam hopes to increase market share, Farmweek writes. Vietnam’s ambitious plan involves …
Vietnam plans to modernize agriculture industry – hopes to increase market share in Sweden Read More
The historical Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will visit Singapore in October 2022 and the Norwegian Embassy and the rest of Team Norway, their partners, and stakeholders are rigging up …
Historical Norwegian ship to visit Singapore in October Read More
Have you ever wondered about Finnish society and the Finnish way of life? If you’re a young journalist or social media influencer, you might have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime …
Finnish Foreign Correspondents Programmme is open to applications from Filipino journalists Read More
Sweden is supporting COMFREL through their programme support to Diakonia in Cambodia and last month, the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh and Diakonia made a joint field visit …
Sweden is supporting COMFREL through their programme support to Diakonia in Cambodia Read More
Norfund is joining Norsk Solar and Nordic Impact Cooperation (NIC) as investors in the 11 MW solar plant portfolio recently constructed by Norsk Solar in Vietnam. NIC is a …
Norfund partners with Norsk Solar to meet growing demand for renewable power in Vietnam Read More
Telenor’s customers in Myanmar are imploring Telenor not to transfer the company and all its data to the company with links to the military dictatorship in Myanmar. “Please help! Many …
Myanmar customers plead with Telenor not to sell Read More
Denmark’s only participant in the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in China has shortly before departure to Beijing tested positive for covid-19, media Nordjyske writes. 21-year-old Adam Nybo, who competes in alpine sit-ski …
Denmark’s only participant in the Beijing Winter PL infected with covid-19 Read More
In connection with World NGO Day on 27 February, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar honored the civil society in Myanmar. World NGO Day is dedicated to recognizing and honoring all non-governmental …
Denmark is honoring civil society in Myanmar Read More
Singapore and Norway are working together for the environment and during a meeting in mid-February, Norwegian Ambassador Eivind Homme and Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu discussed …
Singapore and Norway – Working together for the Environment Read More
The regional government of Southeastern Finland offers Hongkonger and Japanese professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs on green technology the opportunity to live and work for 90 days in the happiest country …
Finland offers free 90 days relocation package for Hong Kong professionals on green technology Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and other European Chambers in Asia invite you to their upcoming event titled ‘EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines …
EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
Norway is calling on Thailand to stand with Ukraine, the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok said in a recent statement. The Embassy informs that Norway recently attended a meeting with Permanent …
Norway encourages Thailand to stand with Ukraine Read More
During a recent meeting, chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) Stanley Kang urged Thailand’s Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to push for digital transformation and …
JFCCT urged Thailand’s PM to take steps to keep the country competitive in the global market Read More
It only took about an hour of the extraordinary EU summit in Brussels last week and the conclusion of the 27 EU leaders was clear. Following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, …
Chinese Minister condemns EU sanctions against Russia Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently participated in and moderated a panel discussion at the International Conference on “Green and Inclusive Economic Rebound: Lessons from International Experience” organized by …
Ambassador Måwe participated in International Conference on Green energy in Hanoi Read More
The Danish Business Association, in cooperation with the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore and TSMP Law Corporations, invites you to learn more about do’s and don’ts in Singapore on 3 …
Stay out of trouble! Learn about do’s and don’ts in Singapore Read More