Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will reduce its traffic program for February by around 20% and offer other flight options to its customers, the airline said in a statement. The reduced traffic …
Finnair to reduce flights to Singapore and Hong Kong in February Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore introduced the Embassy’s new Investment Manager for Singapore Sean Niu. Sean Niu joined Invest in Denmark in the fall and is based …
Embassy of Denmark introduces their new Investment Manager for Singapore Read More
Thai-Swedish football player Patrik Gustavsson has signed a three-year dream contract with Thai champions BG Pathum United that will make him a multimillionaire within a year or so, he says …
Thai-Swedish Patrik Gustavsson signs dream contract in the Thai league Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) recently announced their collaboration for an education initiative on 5G in Malaysia that will help educate …
Ericsson and Malaysia’s UTM and DNB collaborate to prepare students for the 5G era Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Walk and Talk sessions are back and on 20 January you can start your day with a Walk & Talk session dismantling the …
SwedCham HK: Start your day with a Walk & Talk session on the topic “Thriving in 2022” Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore receives many questions about travel and entry into Singapore from travelers who have recovered from covid-19 but continue to test positive and therefore can not present …
Recovered from covid and traveling to Singapore – Do I need a negative test? Read More
On 11 January, Thailand’s sandbox program was introduced at six other destinations and travelers can now choose to undergo their mandatory 7-day stay in either Krabi, Phang-Na, Phuket, or on …
Danish diving instructor in Thailand: We need better and long-term solutions for reopening Read More
Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has built and sent three wellhead and riser topsides for the redevelopment of the TotalEnergies-operated Tyra gas project in the Danish North Sea, the Norwegian Energy Company …
Important progress for Tyra as topsides departs from Singapore Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing is hosting an FBCB Women in Business Special – Buffet with Ambassador and Finnish Sauna on 14 January at the Finland Ambassador’s Residence. More about …
FBCB Women in Business Special – Buffet with Ambassador and Finnish Sauna Read More
The Norwegian tourist Oleheming Borgem Kolstad who recently made headlines across Thailand for disappearing before his covid-19 test results had come back positive is now sitting alone in a quarantine …
Norwegian tourist wanted for positive covid test in Thailand: I got very nervous Read More
United Nations Myanmar: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of DKK 25 million (USD 3.8 million) from the Government of Denmark for its emergency relief operations …
Denmark bolsters WFP food assistance to conflict-affected communities in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming hybrid event covering updates on Business Visas to Sweden and Bona Fide Status on 13 January. More about …
SwedCham China upcoming event: Updates on Business Visas to Sweden and Bona Fide Status Read More
H&M has once again teamed up with Danone AQUA for the bottle2fashion project, which transforms plastic bottle waste from across the islands of Indonesia into recycled polyester. The Swedish fashion …
H&M is again turning plastic waste from Indonesian beaches into everyday fashion Read More
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has assailed the news of three new convictions handed down on 10 January against Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The Norwegian Nobel Committee slams …
Norwegian Nobel Committee slams ‘politically motivated’ Suu Kyi convictions Read More
In December it became known that the Norwegian police planned on spending up to NOK 100 million on drones from the Chinese company DJI, which is based in Shenzhen. But …
Norwegian political party want’s tender process on Chinese drones stopped Read More
The need for help is enormous after the powerful typhoon Rai (Odette) hit the Philippines three weeks ago and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has through the organization …
SIDA sends support for typhoon victims in the Philippines Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Cambodia is hosting a two-day training course on Leadership for First Line Managers on 17 and 18 January. More about the course, EuroCham Cambodia writes: …
EuroCham Cambodia to host training course on Leadership for First Line Managers Read More
Last week, Norwegian energy company Equinor’s Johan Castberg production vessel left Sembcorp Marine yard in Singapore and is scheduled to set sail for Norway next month, Energy Voice writes. In a video …
Johan Castberg production vessel leaves Sembcorp Marine yard in Singapore Read More
Over two weeks have passed since 32-year-old Swedish influencer and Youtuber Lisa Anckarman suffered a sudden loss of vision in one eye, seizure-like symptoms, and speech difficulties and had to …
Swedish Youtuber about her collapse in Thailand: I thought I was going to die Read More
The Finnish regional elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022 and advanced voting will take place this week across Finnish Embassies and Consulates in Asia. Voters need to …
Advance voting for Finnish regional elections takes place this week – see list of places in Asia Read More
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open until 19 January 2022 at Studyinfo.fi. There are lots of English-taught degree options both on …
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open Read More
In connection with Children’s Day in Thailand on 8 January, Sweden’s Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl takes a stand on violence against children with the following message: “Teach children well with …
Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl takes a stand on violence against children Read More
38-year-old Oleheming Borgem Kolstad from Norway has been found after he reportedly disappeared on the holiday island of Koh Chang in Thailand before his Covid-test results came back positive, The Thaiger writes. …
Norwegian tourist who disappeared after positive Covid-19 test in Thailand found Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia recently announced that in response to severe flooding that submerged large parts of Malaysia, the European Union is providing €100,000 in humanitarian …
European Union brings relief to the victims of floods in Malaysia Read More
The Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen is traveling through Europe to create awareness about China as the host nation for the Olympic Games and he recently visited Denmark, DR News reports. Dhondup …
Tibetan documentary filmmaker visited Denmark to push for a Winter Olympics boycott Read More
Thailand maintains a temporary suspension of the Thailand Pass system for new registrations under the Exemption from Quarantine (Test and go travel scheme) while the country reopens three more Sandbox …
Thailand Test & Go remains suspended – Reopens 3 more Sandbox destinations Read More
An extra show of the Danish Gymnastics World Team currently visiting Thailand has been arranged on Sunday 9 January at 16.30 at Asiatique The Riverfront in front of the tall …
Extra Show Sunday Evening 16.30 – Danish Gymnastics Team in Thailand Read More
The National Danish Performance Team is in top shape prior to the two major appearances in Bangkok on Thursday 14 January at 14.00 at the Nimibutr Arena at the National …
Danish Gymnastics Team in top shape before shows in Bangkok Read More
A new report from the Berlin-based Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) shows the “asymmetry” in the information level between China and Europe. According to the report, China has for …
New report highlights Danish research scandal to show Chinese threat Read More
Swedish journalist Jojje Olsson has been nominated for the first-ever “Selander prize” in Sweden. The Selander Prize is an award given to journalists who have done great reporting that promotes …
Swedish journalist nominated for prize for China reporting Read More
In recent updates, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Indonesia together with the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, have been sharing important and useful information regarding the covid-19 situation in the …
Important covid-19 updates for Nordic citizens in Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand Read More
On 5 January, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur together with other colleagues from the European Union in Malaysia and other EU member states participated in volunteer work for the relief …
Finland and the EU helped with relief work for families affected by floods in Malaysia Read More
Collaborating with the Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian Chambers, the DCCC welcomes you to the first Nordic After Work of 2022 on 21 January. About the event, DCCC writes: At Nordic …
Join the first Nordic After Work of 2022 in Shanghai Read More
Danish toy company Lego Group, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, has announced plans to expand its factory located in Jiaxing, China creating additional capacity to meet long-term growth in China …
LEGO Group expands manufacturing capacity at Jiaxing factory to support long-term growth Read More
The program Vietsucess, formerly known as The Quoc Khanh Show recently welcomed Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe and General Director of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, Denis Brunettito …
Ambassador Ann Måwe on what keeps Sweden on top of the Global Innovation Rankings Read More
Trade between Cambodia and the European Union was valued at approximately $3.48 billion in the period January to October 2021 which is an increase of 11 percent year-on-year, according to …
Trade between the EU and Cambodia up 11 percent Read More
Several countries including the United States, Australia, Belgium, and the UK have already decided to boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games diplomatically in protest against China’s repression of democracy …
Danish government under pressure to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics Read More
In this month’s update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber shares that in December Consul General Jakob Linulf hosted year-end events …
December update on the Royal Danish Consulate from DCCC Read More
Jan Holm, Head of Maersk Drilling in Singapore is joining the Danish company Seaborg to head its activities in Southeast Asia as the company opens its second overseas office, Seatrade Maritime writes. …
Head of Maersk Drilling in Singapore is switching from offshore drilling to nuclear power barges Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta is looking for a full-time employee for the position of consular/administrative officer within the Consular Section of the Embassy. More about the position, the …
Vacancy: Consular/Administrative officer at the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta Read More
Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the Danes’ favorite holiday destinations outside Europe. Almost 170,000 Danes visited the country in 2019 alone but since the pandemic closed the country’s …
Has Thailand’s reopening plan failed? Read More
As Thailand’s Test & Go program remains suspended and thereby complicating the accessibility to the country, tourists are still rushing to get in before new restrictions are put into play, …
Three Scandinavian countries in Thai top ten of tourist nationalities Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Seafood under the stars 2022” in the garden of the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Bangkok on 27 January and tickets are now available. …
Tickets available for TNCC’s flagship event “Seafood under the stars 2022” Read More
Sweden has contributed additional funding of SEK 25 million to the Access to Health Fund in Myanmar given the increased health needs following the military coup together with the economic …
Sweden contributes with additional funding in health for conflict-affected people of Myanmar Read More
In the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s recent newsletter, DCCC East Board Member Klaus Björkgren reflects on the year 2021 as a whole while also updating on the Chamber’s December …
DCCC’s Board’s Corner: December updates and reflections Read More
Spending New Year in a hospital in Thailand was not quite what Bengt Augustsson and his daughter Isabelle had hoped for when they departed for Thailand on 25 December but …
Swedish family celebrated New Year in isolation in Thailand Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has received over 40 inquiries from artists and protesters who want to place a copy of his famous sculpture “Pillar of Shame” to put …
Jens Galschiøt revokes copyright on “Pillar of Shame” sculpture after a storm of inquiries Read More
The Finnish Business Council together with the Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites you to join the Finnish Business Singapore Exhibition at Huone on 24 January. More about the event, …
Join the Finnish Business Singapore speed networking exhibition Read More
The Danish journalist and former Vietnam correspondent Henning Becker have died at the age of 78. Henning Becker was in Vietnam during the Vietnam war and will particularly be remembered …
Remembered for rescuing Vietnamese children – Danish Henning Becker has passed away Read More
41-year old Vinh Du was born in Vietnam to Chinese parents and the family came to Denmark as boat refugees over thirty years ago. With passion and determination, Vinh Du …
Restauranteur Vinh Du in Denmark: I’m living out my dream Read More