Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam together with ASHUI Co. has organized an exhibition showcasing successful green projects …
Denmark and Vietnam exchange knowledge on sustainable cities Read More
20-year-old Katrine Lund from Denmark is to celebrate Christmas on a boat in Indonesia. She has traveled around Mexico and Central America since September on her own to experience freedom, …
Danish Katrine swaps traditional Christmas in Denmark with a boat in Indonesia Read More
The Hua Hin World Cup was decided on Sunday with the host country Thailand taking home the gold in a nailbiter of a penalty shootout. The final featured Thailand and …
No silverware for Danish Vikings at Hua Hin World Cup Read More
Despite the pandemic, Philippine exports to Denmark rose 205 percent year-on-year in September, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the …
Philippine exports to Denmark saw major growth in September Read More
In June this year, Naomi Nha Pham joined the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore as a student assistant and in a recent post, the Embassy shared a bit about her background …
Danish-Vietnamese Naomi is a Student Assistant at the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore Read More
There is still no answer as to how the pandemic began, but there have been many hypotheses. Some hypotheses are that the virus originated from a bat. Others claim that …
Danish researcher met Patient 0 in Wuhan – she has a preliminary theory Read More
The team of Finnish envoys had a busy week in Shanghai last week starting with a visit to Zhangjiagang on 3 December. Here Consul General Pasi Hellman together with the …
Finnish envoys had a busy week in Shanghai Read More
It is time for Vietnam to walk the talk on trans rights and it is time to promulgate the legal framework that will actually implement and enforce the relevant Civil …
Ambassador Ann Måwe: It’s time for Vietnam to walk the talk on trans rights Read More
Volvo Cars suffered a cyberattack on some of its research and development property, the Chine-owned Swedish company said in a press release on 10 December. “Volvo Cars have become aware that …
Volvo Cars say it suffered a cyberattack Read More
On 10 December, Maria Ressa from the Philippines was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during a pomp-filled ceremony in Oslo, Norway. She was awarded the prize together with Russian Dmitry …
Filipino journalist receives Nobel Peace Prize, just as the number of imprisoned journalists is breaking records Read More
10 December 1621 marks the exact day the first recorded contact between Denmark and Thailand. To conclude the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s celebration campaigns; On this day” and “Did …
400 years ago to the day, the first recorded contact between Denmark and Thailand was made Read More
To mark the annual Human Rights Day on 10 December, all four Nordic Embassies in Myanmar affirmed their continuous support to the people of Myanmar. In a statement, the Embassy of …
Nordic Embassies honor human rights victims in Myanmar Read More
The General Council of Finland in Hong Kong and Macau and partners invite you to join the Finnish and International greatest Christmas carols sing-along at Joseph & Josephine Lau Roof …
Join the Finnish and International greatest Christmas carols sing-along in Hong Kong Read More
Thailand’s property market is poised for a tech transformation after Lazudi became the kingdom’s first cloud-based property agency with a $2 million investment from Swedish venture capital company PropTech Farm, …
Thailand’s Lazudi raises $2m investment from Swedish venture capital firm PropTech Farm Read More
The Royal baby elephant Prince has died at the Swedish Kolmården’s zoo after becoming ill last Friday, Aftonbladet writes. Prince’s mother is Bua, which Carl XVI Gustaf received as a gift from …
Thai Baby elephant owned by Queen of Denmark and King of Sweden dies Read More
Norwegian author Jo Nesbø is known primarily for his crime novels featuring Inspector Harry Hole. In a recent interview with local media VG, he reveals that he is working on …
Jo Nesbø reveals new Harry Hole book which he plans to write in Thailand Read More
This weekend the Scandinavian football pride of Thailand the “Scandinavian Vikings” will be fighting for the title at the Hua Hin World Cup. The Tournament which is played at the …
Big Scandinavian hopes for the World Cup this weekend in Hua Hin Read More
Last week, under the Indonesia Denmark Energy Partnership Program (INDODEPP), the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia, the Danish Energy Agency together with the Directorate Energy Conservation (MEMR) organized a High-Level …
Denmark and partners organized NZEB conference for Airport Building in Indonesia Read More
Nine Swedish multinational companies in Singapore, including pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca and clothing retailer H&M, have pledged to double their paid paternity leave benefits from two to four weeks starting next …
9 Swedish firms join SwedCham pledge for double paid paternity leave for employees in Singapore Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing invites you to join their Traditional Finnish Christmas Party on 17 December at Restaurant MOI in Beijing. More about the event, FBC Beijing writes: Welcome …
Join FBC Beijing for a Traditional Finnish Christmas Party Read More
Denmark’s LEGO Group signed on 8 December a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Joint Venture Company Limited (VSIP) to build a new factory in Vietnam. The facility …
The LEGO Group announces plans to build new factory in Vietnam to support long-term growth Read More
Finland’s largest airline Finnair has become the first international airline to resume flights to Krabi, with the operation of a four times weekly service between Helsinki and Krabi, the Tourist …
Finnair to resume direct flights between Helsinki-Krabi with 4 flights a week Read More
A Swedish man was recently hit on the head while waiting for a dolphin show to start at Safari World in Bangkok, The Thaiger reports. According to a Facebook post by the …
Swedish man hit in the head at Bangkok zoo reportedly for taking his mask off to eat Read More
On 8 December, in connection with Human Rights Day, the four Nordic Embassies in Bangkok including the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Sweden, the Norwegian Embassy, and the Embassy …
Nordic embassies in Bangkok hosted movie event in connection to Human Rights Day Read More
The Swedish Chamber Young Professionals invite you to join their annual Sankta Lucia Party on 11 December at BEI COMMUNE Beijing. More about the event, Swedcham writes: Bring your friends …
Join SwedCham Young Professional’s Lucia Party 2021 in Beijing Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) and other foreign Chambers in Thailand, invites you to a Multi Chambers Networking Night on …
Join the Multi Chambers Networking Night at Lancaster Bangkok Read More
Professor Lily Kong, President of the Singapore Management University, and Lee Kong Chain Chair Professor of Social Sciences was recently invited to give a virtual keynote address on “Singapore – …
Singapore – The making of a sustainable city-state’ was on the agenda at Swedbank Summit Read More
Finnish corporation Solar Finland Ltd, a Finnish solar energy corporation, has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in Thailand, the company recently announced. The announcement says that the investment …
Solar Finland establishing a production facility for photovoltaic modules in Thailand Read More
On 4 December, the Finnish community in Shanghai celebrated 104 years of Finnish Independence with a Finland Independence Day Gala at the Grand Kempinski Hotel in Shanghai. The annual gala …
Finnish community in Shanghai celebrated the 104 years of Finnish Independence Read More
On 7 December, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok officially opened its 400-year photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Center with Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard giving the welcoming speech. …
Ambassador Jon Thorgaard officially opened the 400-year photo exhibition in Bangkok Read More
Denmark should follow the United States and implement a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in China, according to several political parties in the Danish parliament (Folketinget), media NordJyske reports. Other Danish …
Several political parties want a Danish diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in China Read More
On 3 December, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam held The European Night 2021 to mark the resilience of its members and their contribution to Vietnam’s fight against the …
European Business looks forward to a more prosperous 2022 in Vietnam Read More
She coaches corporate top leaders in Asia on leadership, she’s a long-standing chairwoman at Executive’s Global Network (EGN) in Singapore, she spearheads a non-profit initiative to bring more diversity on …
Singapore-based social serial entrepreneur Mette Johansson Read More
In a declaration on 6 December by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Myanmar, the EU condemned the trial and sentencing …
EU condemns the trial and sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi & President Win Myint Read More
In celebration of Finland’s 104th Independence Day, the TST Clock Tower turned deep blue on 6 December. The Clock Tower is a landmark in Hong Kong located on the southern …
TST Clock Tower turned deep blue in celebrations of Finland’s 104th Independence Day Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce invites you to the DTCC Reunion – Meet the Danish Export Association and the DASN on 9 December. More about the event, DTCC …
Meet the Danish Export Association and the Danish Asian SME Network Read More
Three months ago, 10-year-old Wasuthon Guide Nielsen was told he had to travel back to Thailand because the family’s application for a residence permit for him had been rejected …
Agency of Family Law formally launch Wasuthon’s Danish adoption case Read More
A Malaysian court has cleared the Director of Norway’s Anker Solution branch in Malaysia of accusations that he submitted false documents in dealings with state-owned energy company Petronas, the Norwegian …
Malaysian court dismisses case against accused Aker Solutions director Read More
In 1991, Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize – 30 years later she has been indicted by those she has dedicated her life to …
Norwegian Nobel chair: Myanmar’s process against Suu Kyi has low credibility Read More
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