Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new exhibition celebrating the 200 years of green ties between Singapore and Denmark has launched at Singapore’s Botanical Gardens and is now open to the public. Historic Danish footprints …
Denmark and Singapore celebrates 200 years of green ties with new exhibition Read More
During a democracy forum on 5 December, an associate professor at the Department of Ethnology of Saxo Institute at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, Niels Jul Nielsen, spoke highly …
Danish Expert: Chinese system of democracy is successful Read More
As part of the 400-year celebrations of Thai-Danish relations, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is displaying a photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 3rd floor, from 7 …
Embassy of Denmark launch 400-year photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Read More
Team Norway in Singapore including the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, the Norwegian Cultural Center in collaboration with Innovasjon Norge, Visit Norway, and Gardens by the Bay is hosting a Christmas …
Team Norway to host ‘The Sound of Norwegian Christmas: A Christmas Concert’ in Singapore Read More
Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …
Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region Read More
The new Danish Seamen’s pastor Rebecca Holm has arrived in Hong Kong and just ended her 14 days quarantine upon arrival, she shares in the Church’s recent newsletter. Rebecca Holm …
The Danish Seamen’s Church Hong Kong has found a new pastor Read More
The Swedish founded company Scandic Sourcing this year celebrated its 15th anniversary, SwedCham China writes. Scandic Sourcing was founded in Shanghai, China in 2006 by Per Linden, who after a 21-year career …
Scandic Sourcing celebrated its 15th anniversary Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod took to Twitter to condemn the Myanmar Military’s actions after security forces on the morning of 5 December drove a car into anti-junta protesters in Myanmar. …
Danish Foreign Minister condemns Myanmar military after protest turns deadly in Yangon Read More
TopEngage recruits patients for different specialized hospitals/clinics and medical companies in Asia. In year 2016, the Latvian born Oksana Petersen decided to start her own company, TopEngage. At this time …
Oksana and her company TopEngage Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to their upcoming Apac webinar titled ‘Working with Brand Sweden – Can nations and companies join forces in co-branding? On 9 December. …
Invitation: Swedcham Apac Webinar – Working with Brand Sweden Read More
The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore with 10 films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden exclusively shown at The Projector from 15 December to 25 …
The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore Read More
Norway has become the newest donor to the multi-donor Access to Health Fund managed by UNOPS Myanmar, the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon recently announced. The main purpose of the Fund is to …
Norway becomes newest donor to the Access to Health Fund managed by UNOPS Myanmar Read More
On 3 December, Indonesia’s 9th certified LEGO store opened at Pondok Indah Mall 3 and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia attended the opening ceremony. According to the Embassy, this LEGO store …
The 9th LEGO store opens in Indonesia Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is inviting you to join their upcoming online event titled ‘Business opportunities in Cambodia’ on 8 December. More about the event, the Embassy of …
Learn more about business opportunities in Cambodia for Finnish companies Read More
In a new book titled ”G som i gärningsman” (P as in perpetrator) the now 75-year-old Swedish director and writer Staffan Hildebrand admits to having sexually abused two younger boys …
Director admits to sexually abusing young boys and forging documents to take Thai boy to Sweden Read More
To uphold the pledge of the Philippines and Denmark to remain partners in progress for sustainable growth, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines in cooperation with Nordcham Philippines, Eurocham …
Denmark helps companies in the Philippines move towards a green transition Read More
In a ruling on 3 December the Philippine court of appeals granted Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa’s request to travel to Norway to accept her Nobel Peace Prize in person …
Philippines court allow Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa to go to Norway Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently welcomed the Embassy’s new Head of Trade Mark Perry who will be helping Danish companies in entering and/or expanding their market presence with a focus …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new Head of Trade Read More
Did you know that a Danish woman founded one of the first birth clinics in Thailand? Her name was Johanne Christensen and as the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shines …
History fact: The first birth clinic in Thailand was founded by Danish Johanne Christensen Read More
In this month’s update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber shares that Consul General Jakob Linulf has participated in several high-level …
DCCC’s November update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China Read More
On 1 December, Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto paid a courtesy call to Vietnamese Minister Trần Hồng Hà from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi states. …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto discuss bilateral cooperation with Vietnamese Minister Read More
On 28 November, the travel company TUI sent its first charter flight from Copenhagen to Phuket in 21 months, JydskeVestkysten writes. TUI operates in many countries and not only was the flight …
The first Danish charter flight in 21 months arrive in Phuket Read More
Norwegian seafood exports reached a historic milestone in November with an increase of 28 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Norwegian Seafood …
Export of Norwegian seafood hit new record a month early Read More
The legendary German restaurant BEI OTTO opened on 1st December 2021 in its new location on Petchaburi Road, after having been located on Sukhumvit soi 20 for many years. Upon …
German restaurant BEI OTTO celebrated 1st December at new location Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to an artist-guided Art-Walking Tours viewing works of Finnish Hong Kong-based muralist Riitta Kuisma on 4 December. More about the event, …
Join FinnCham Hong Kong on an Art-Walking Tour with Riitta Kuisma Read More
True to the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s new tradition through its newsletter, DCCC EAST YP Chairman and Board representative Lars Melgaard Algayer shares his reflection on China’s approach towards …
DCCC Board’s Corner with reflections on China’s approach towards Covid Read More
Earlier this week Hong Kong banned non-residents from entering the city from four African countries together with nine other countries including Denmark while Sweden and two other countries were added …
Hong Kong bans entrance from non-residents from Denmark and Sweden due to Omicron concerns Read More
At the SwedCham 35th Anniversary Dinner on 27 November the winner of the SwedChamer of the year was announced and the prize was awarded to Peter Luxenburg. The Chamber writes that …
Peter Luxenburg awarded SwedChamber of the year 2021 Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their Christmas edition of Interchamber Mixer on 9 December. The Christmas edition of Interchamber Mixer is a joint event together …
Join DCCC’s Christmas edition of Interchamber Mixer Read More
Earlier this week, Finland’s vaccine donation arrived in Vientiane, Laos. According to the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Finland donates 100,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Laos through COVAX. Attending …
Finland’s vaccine donation arrived in Laos Read More
Thailand will be easing entry rules for international arrivals, including returning Thais and foreign residents, under all three schemes – TEST & GO, Sandbox Programme, and Quarantine – from 16 …
Thailand ease and update entry rules for international arrivals amid reopening Read More
Not only is Danish badminton player Victor Axelsen the proud winner of Indonesian Open 2021, but he is also a very proud dad. It takes a lot to balance your …
Danish Viktor Axelsen introduces daughter to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew after Indonesian Open win Read More
On 30 November, the Asia Green Smart Pulp&Paper Mill Summit 2021 kicked off in Shanghai with Consul General of Finland, Mr. Pasi Hellman giving the opening speech. The summit is …
Consul General Pasi Hellman gave opening speech at Asia Green Smart Pulp&Paper Mill Summit 2021 Read More
On 30 November, the Nordic Trade offices in Taipei held the 2021 Nordic Sustainable Energy and Environment Forum: Taipei. The event was organized by the Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei, …
Watch the 2021 Nordic Sustainable Energy and Environment Forum: Taipei on YouTube Read More
Normann Copenhagen, in collaboration with one of the area’s leading distributors, Instant Services, is inviting you to visit their exclusive monobrand store in Hong Kong on 10 December, as they …
Celebrate a Danish Winter with Normann Copenhagen in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson raised on 30 November its global forecast for 5G mobile subscriptions to 660 million by the end of this year due to stronger than expected …
Ericsson raise global 5G forecast due to stronger demands in China and North America Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) have signed cooperation to clear land mines in Kep and make it the first mine-free province in Cambodia. Khmer …
NPA and CMAC signs cooperation to clear minefields in Cambodia Read More
Norwegian NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns of China’s increasing military presence and during a recent episode of STV’s TV Program ‘Utrikesbyrån’ (the Foreign Office) he said that the country’s power …
Norwegian NATO Secretary-General on China: The balance of power is changing Read More
In a recent interview with Manila Bulletin, newly appointed Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines Annika Thunborg talks about the Nordic way of life and how she wishes to continue …
Get to know Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam invites you to join the Scandinavian Christmas Service on Christmas Eve, Friday 24 December, at 1.00 pm at Christ Church located at the intersection of Sathorn Road …
Join the Nordic Christmas Eve Service 2021 in Bangkok Read More
The UN has urged the Philippines to allow Filipino Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa to travel to Norway next month to receive her award, the Straits Times writes. She is currently on …
UN urges the Philippines to let Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa travel to Norway Read More
The Finnish intelligent marine technology company, Wärtsilä Voyage, has signed an MoU with the China Classification Society (CCS) and Tianjin Port to advance China’s intelligent vessel technology and deploy next-generation …
Wärtsilä partners with CCS and Tianjin Port in developing next-gen tug technology Read More
More than 300 applications from Asian au pairs are pending with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) due to entry restrictions. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice is …
Hundreds of Asian au pair applications unprocessed in Norway due to entry restrictions Read More
On 26 November 2021, Denmark and Vietnam signed a Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement to support Vietnam’s efforts in improving the quality of official statistics, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam writes. The …
Denmark and Vietnam sign Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement Read More
Ambassador Homme joined the Norwegian confirmands at Sjømannskirken i Singapore for Sunday Mass and true to the Norwegian traditions, the Christmas tree at Sjømannskirken i Singapore is now decorated, and …
Ambassador Homme joined the Norwegian confirmands at Sjømannskirken i Singapore Read More
Leading the Thai football league at the moment is the capitals True Bangkok United. Standing between the sticks for the top side is the half Danish and Filipino goalkeeper Michael …
Danish footballer is top league goalkeeper in Thailand Read More
Of the many things Thailand is known for Coffee is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, half Finnish-half Thai founder of the new “Coffee Culture Thailand” …
Half-Finnish Susan is trying to cultivate the Thai coffee culture with her new store Read More
Swedish Emma Hellbom Ajoje and Emma Lindgren have published a new Swedish book about E-commerce and Digital Marketing in China titled ‘Contentfabriken – Kinas digitala ekosystem’ (Content Factory – China’s …
Swedish authors publish book about E-commerce and Digital Marketing in China Read More
Danish Lars Christensen who earlier this year was sentenced to prison in Bali convicted of kicking a sacred temple after an altercation with his ex-girlfriend has been released and deported …
Dane convicted for blasphemy deported from Bali Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle and is ready to work together to push forward the bilateral ties between the two nations to achieve …
China welcomes Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle Read More