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Finnish dairy firm Valio enters into a distribution partnership with DKSH for SE Asian market

September 17, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finnish dairy and food company Valio has entered into an agreement with food and beverage ingredient distributor DKSH on the distribution of special milk powders to Valio’s industrial customers in …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Retail & Wholesale

Danish owned factory in Shanghai is having trouble reaching customers

September 17, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

A combination of shortage in computer chips and the container crisis is making it very hard for the Danish owned Sand Future company which produces high-pressure washers to deliver customers …

Business in Asia / China / Energy / Sweden

Advanced Soltech signs SEK 6 million order in China

September 17, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Advanced Soltech’s subsidiary in China, has signed an order with Anhui GaoJian Machinery Technology Co. Ltd, the company announced on 15 September. Advanced Soltech is a solar energy company started by Swedish …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Philippines / Sweden

Join the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit

September 17, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and partners invite you to the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit on 23 and 30 September. More about the event: Against the backdrop …

General news / Myanmar / Norway

Telenor claims the military junta of Myanmar demanded spy gear on their network

September 17, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

The plot thickens in the much-criticized planned sale of Telenor’s Myanmar branch to the Lebanese conglomerate M1 Group. The Norwegian phone network operator now claims that the military junta of …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Danish appeal authority approve Wasuthon’s adoption in Thailand and opens up for Danish adoption

September 17, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

Wasuthon who also goes by the nickname “Guide” now has his adoption approved under Danish law. After the family got the adoption rejected twice, the Appeal Authority of Denmark has …

International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Thai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand (SWAT) organized an online Roundtable Workshop for their Plastic Footprint Reduction Project on 9 September 2021 in collaboration with SEA circular, an initiative of the …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at Innovation@Work Asia

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at The Economist Events Innovation@Work Asia on 18-21 September. This event will bring together 1,500 business leaders …

China / Community news / Denmark

DCCC invites to session on upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming breakfast covering the upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai on 24 September. More about …

Cambodia / Iceland / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Sweden’s good relations with Cambodia to continue in new forms

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will close on November 30, 2021, but the diplomatic relations between Sweden and Cambodia will continue, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh …

Community news / Finland / Thailand

Discover Finland with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok on Finland Day

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok invites you to join them for Finland Day online event on 17 September from 9 am onwards! About the event, the Embassy writes: During this …

Cambodia / Community news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok takes over consular assistance for Norwegians in Cambodia

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh has assisted Norwegian citizens in Cambodia with consular services, but from 1 October, Norwegian citizens must contact the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok for …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Energy / Indonesia

CIP and Akuo team up on 400-MW renewables development in Indonesia

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has through Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund I (“CI NMF”) entered into a joint venture with PT Akuo Energy Indonesia, a subsidiary of French renewable …

Finland / General news / Thailand

Ministry to help set up safety measures for next year’s Thai berry pickers in Finland

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Due to tight living conditions that caused local outbreaks, nearly 300 berry pickers, most of whom were from Thailand, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in July and August while working in …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Christmas celebrations are on their way to Hong Kong

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

For this year’s Christmas celebration SwedCham and the other Nordic Chambers are excited to bring an authentic Nordic Christmas experience to Nordic Chamber members and Hong Kong as the Chambers …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / Finland / Innovation & Technology / Sweden

CEVT to open Innovation Center in Finland’s Innovation Hub – Oulu

September 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

China Euro Vehicle Technology AB or just CEVT is setting up an innovation center in the Northern Finnish city of Oulu where the company hopes to get the latest Oulu …

China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Expert on supply chains: Shutdowns in China will affect Nordic consumers

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

Closed factories and ports, especially in China, have created major problems for companies throughout the pandemic because it was suddenly much more difficult and much more expensive to move goods …

China / Community news / Norway / Sweden

Sweden, Norway and partners to discuss IP protection in China and its global transaction

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China is co-hosting a breakfast event in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association China, Norient Advisors, and STOKKE to discuss intellectual property protection in China …

Business in Asia / Finland / Hong Kong / Hospitality / Services / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Finnair adds frequencies and destinations to Asia, Europe, and North America

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 4 Comments.

As the share of fully vaccinated people continues to increase and societies are opening, travel is picking up in several markets. Finnair is meeting the increased travel demand by adding …

Indonesia / International relations / Sweden

FPCI, Sweden, and partners announce winners of Climate Change Video Competition

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta, the British Embassy in Jakarta, and the Embassy of Italy in Jakarta recently announced …

Community news / Hong Kong / Sweden

Discover Hong Kong’s Role as an International Financial Centre in the Digital World

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and partners invite you to discover Hong Kong’s Role as an International Financial Centre in the Digital World on 20 September. About the …

Denmark / General news / Vietnam

Vietnamese boat refugee named after Danish-flagged ship and crew who rescued her

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Simba Hansen is not a typical Vietnamese name and the story behind the name is even more unusual. She was named after the Danish-flagged ETA (Det Østasiatiske Kompagni or ØK) …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

NordCham Philippines invites to ‘The era of digital payment’ webinar

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘The era of digital payment’ on 21 September. About the event, NordCham Philippines writes: …

Business in Asia / Finland / IT Telecom / Vietnam

Nokia sign agreement on digital infrastructure development in Vietnam

September 15, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Last week, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Finnish Nokia Corp signed a cooperation agreement on the upgrade and development of VNPT’s digital infrastructure in Vietnam, Phnom Penh Post reports. The …

Community news / Finland / Thailand

Embassy of Finland in Bangkok introduces their new colleague Isto Huovinen

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

In a recent update, the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok introduced their new colleague Isto Huovinen. Isto Huovinen has joined the team at the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok as the …

China / Denmark / International relations / Singapore / Sweden

Singaporean students will soon be able to travel to countries such as Sweden and China

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Outbound overseas exchange programs and internships were in March 2020 suspended by the Ministry of Education (MOE) due to the pandemic, but Singaporean students will soon be able to travel …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Join SwedCham China’s hybrid event ‘Sourcing survey by Asia Perspective’

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

With 2021 seeing disrupted supply chains, rising material costs, and a container shortage crisis, a prudent sourcing strategy and ability to adapt in the supply chain is crucial to business …

Finland / International relations / Vietnam

Vietnamese NA Chairman meets with Finnish leaders and businesses during Finland visit

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue recently paid an official visit to Finland to promote the Vietnam – Finland traditional friendship …

China / Finland / General news

Finnish researchers’ statements contradict US news site’s report from Chinese lab

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finnish researchers are stating that a recent article by the American journalism site, The Intercept, which claims to have documented finding that indicates the covid-19 pandemic might have begun in a …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Two new CTVs arrive at MHO-Co in Denmark from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Last week, two new hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) –MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo – arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from …

Cambodia / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia is launching Real Estate September series

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

EuroCham Cambodia is launching their “Real Estate September”, a series of 3 webinars on 16, 22, and 27 September 2021. All 3 webinars revolve around achieving “quality real estate for …

Denmark / History & Heritage / Thailand

Denmark played an important role in the establishment of Thai Airways International

September 14, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares yet another historic fact about the good and strong relations between Thailand and Denmark. As part of their ‘Did you Know’ …

Community news / Denmark / Vietnam

Denmark and Vietnam discuss challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 9 September, the Danish Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen attend a meeting with Vietnam’s Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh to discuss challenges faced by businesses during the …

Community news / Norway / Thailand

Norway-Thai trash collection initiative goes online this year

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In connection with World Clean Up day initiative in September, the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok normally join hands with Starboard SUP Thailand, and Trash …

General news / Indonesia / Norway

Norwegian freighter rescued 35 fishermen from burning vessel in the Indian ocean

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The general cargo ship PELICANA sailing under the flag of Norway was quick to respond when it was alerted that the Indonesian fishing vessel or so-called Purse seiner SETIA ABADI …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / IT Telecom / Sweden

Ericsson to close Nanjing research center in China

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson will close the company’s product research and development center in the eastern city of Nanjing China and plans to transfer its 630 employees to TietoEVRY, …

Indonesia / International relations / Norway

Indonesia ends cooperation to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation with Norway

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

According to a statement issued by Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry on 10 September, the country has decided to end an agreement with Norway on cooperation to reduce emissions from deforestation due …

China / International relations / Sweden / Taiwan

China’s ambassador criticizes Sweden over support for Taiwan

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 5 Comments.

China’s Ambassador to Sweden Gui Congyou has in a letter criticized a statement made by the chairman of the Riksdag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Kenneth G Forslund in support of Lithuania, …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Energy / Vietnam

Ørsted and T&T sign letter of intent for strategic cooperation on offshore wind projects in Vietnam

September 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Denmark-based Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy company, and T&T Group, one of Vietnam’s leading companies with activities in several industries and 80,000 employees, signed on 9 September a letter …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Malaysia / Sweden

Join the dialogue on the MM2H Programme: 2nd Home or Go Home?

September 13, 2021May 30, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian-Danish Business Council and the Malaysian-Swedish Business Council in cooperation with Malaysian-Finnish Business Council and partners invite you to join the virtual event titled ‘MM2H Programme: 2nd Home or …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

NordCham PH and Sweden to highlight the importance of gender equality and diversity

September 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines will pioneer an event entitled NordCham DiversiTV: The Network of Diversity Dialogue and Development on 22 September with Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg …

Business in Asia / IT Telecom / Myanmar / Norway

Myanmar junta “very unlikely” to approve Telenor Myanmar sale

September 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

Myanmar’s junta are reluctant to approve the sale of Telenor Group’s Myanmar business to the Lebanese investment company M1 group, sources close to the matter have confirmed, according to Nikkei …

Denmark / International relations / Philippines

The Philippines and Denmark continue anniversary celebrations all through September

September 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

This year marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Denmark established on 28 September 1946 and the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy in Denmark are …

China / Denmark / General news

New Danish law blocks Chinese “Banggood” site from Danish internet users

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - 4 Comments.

According to a new Danish law, a website can be blocked for Danish users if “It on numerous occasions has sold or administered sales of products that are recognized as …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / Denmark / Manufacturing / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Cambodia is ASEAN’s largest exporter of bicycles to the EU – Denmark and Sweden are notable buyers

September 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Cambodia has since 2017 become ASEAN’s leading supplier of bicycles to the EU, according to Bike Europe and over the past eight months, the country exported 1.86 million bicycles into …

Community news / Finland / Hong Kong

Join FinnCham HKs Sustainability committee for Beach Cleanup Day 2021

September 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is inviting you to join the Beach Cleanup Day 2021, organized by FinnCham’s Sustainability committee at Pui O beach in Lantau on 18 …

Finland / International relations / Malaysia

Ambassador Sami Leino and FMM discussed potential collaboration during a virtual meeting

September 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 8 September, Finnish Ambassador Sami Leino attended a virtual meeting with President Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai and a team of the top management in the Federation of …

Finland / General news / Indonesia

Finnish building invention rebuilds earthquake-devastated schools in Indonesia

September 11, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - 5 Comments.

It is basically like a Lego block, the plastic bricks that the Finnish company “Block Solutions” produces. But the “Eco-Blocks” as the building material is called could be the solution …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

Denmark supports Indonesia in achieving sustainable business practices and green goals

September 10, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

On 8 September, Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen shared Denmark’s contribution to food waste reduction during the official launch of GRASP 2030, which is an initiative led by Indonesia Business Council …

Business in Asia / China / IT Telecom / Sweden

CEO of Ericsson: We can still add value to China

September 10, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Swedish telecom operator Ericsson is not giving up on the Chinese market despite being somewhat frozen out after the Swedish Government decided to block Chinese suppliers, principally state-owned …