Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The entire crew on board a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Hong Kong has gone into isolation after a Finnish pilot on the flight tested positive to covid-19 upon arrival …
Finnair crew may face weeks of quarantine in Hong Kong after pilot test positive of covid-19 Read More
Concerns over the new covid-19 variant Omicron are prompting the Philippines to temporarily suspend the decision to allow vaccinated international tourists into the country, informed the country’s immigration commissioner, Jaime …
The Philippines suspend the decision to welcome vaccinated international tourists Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar entitled ‘The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26’ on 13 December. More about the event, NBAS …
NBAS event: The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26 Read More
The Philippines have “been the right spot on our map for the longest time”, Head of IKEA Philippines Georg Platzer said last week as the Swedish furniture giant officially opened …
The Philippines have been the right spot on IKEA’s map for the longest time Read More
On Friday November 26th 2021, the latest Fitness studio 24/ Seven opened on Sukhumvit Road near Nana Bts station. The first was established in 2018. Who stands behind this gym? …
New Fitness studio 24/Seven opened in Nana area on Friday the 26th of November Read More
In connection with UN’s International Day Against Violence Against Women on 25 November, the Embassy of Finland’s Senior Specialist Sanna Takala wrote a blog post about Finland’s activities which strive …
Finland supports the realization of women’s rights in Myanmar amid the conflict Read More
Would you like to work as part of a team promoting Norway in Guangzhou? The Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou is a small Consulate General with a dynamic team of …
Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou is looking for an Advisor Read More
Join the What’s Up Finland Week from 30 November to 6 December which is an annual event that highlights Finnish innovation, expertise, and culture in Hong Kong. The event week …
Join the What’s Up Finland Week this week Read More
On 27 November, Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised strong objectives to a joint statement they called ‘biased’ released by a total of seven countries including Norway, the United …
Myanmar’s MOFA condemns the joint statement released by Norway and 6 other countries Read More
The small Danish railway town of Vejen in the south of Denmark now has a Thai massage clinic – SaligThai.dk. The new clinic is run by two Thai women Sawan …
Small Danish railway town gets a Thai massage clinic Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod met on the evening of 26 November his Chinese host and counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi for a working dinner. It is the first time …
For the first time in three years – a Danish Foreign Minister visits China Read More