Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Join FinnCham Hong Kong’s webinar to hear about the opportunities Greater Bay Area offers for Finnish companies on 9 June from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm. Greater Bay Area is …
FinnCham Hong Kong: What are the keys to success in the Greater Bay Area? Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church and Danish Chamber of Commerce are happy to invite you to the annual Sankt Hans Junk Trip. Thanks to their generous sponsors: DSV, Maersk Brokers and …
DCC & The Danish Seamen’s church invites you to the annual Sankt Hans junk trip Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Singapore use smart technology to engage their communities in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrate the Nordic National Days. Singapore, 7 June …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore bring together over 1,600 runners online in a race to protect the ocean Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has spoken to the grand winner of the Nordic Green Run, Danish Tjalfe Paulsen Durup to hear about his interest in protecting the ocean …
Meet the grand winner of Nordic Green Run SG, Danish Tjalfe Read More
The Norwegian chemical company Yara has joined forces with the Singapore/Swiss multinational commodity trading company Trafigura to develop and promote the use of ammonia as a clean fuel in shipping, …
Yara and Trafigura collaborate on ammonia-based shipping fuel Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore invites members to the next webinar on post-pandemic HR and recruitment on 17 June 2021. The invitation reads: FBC Singapore organizes a webinar on …
Attend: FBC Singapore webinar on HR and recruitment Read More
The Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s first store in the Philippines can finally begin stocking up products, as the first batch of products has arrived at the country’s store at the …
IKEA Philippines finally getting ready Read More
On 7 June 2021, the Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) introduced its newest member, Flootech. Flootech is a leading Finnish provider of water treatment solutions. The company will soon deliver, …
Nordic Innovation House introduced new water treatment member Read More
On 7 June, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam celebrated World Food Safety Day, raising awareness and urging action by highlighting what everyone can do to ensure food safety. The …
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam celebrates World Food Safety Day Read More
During a talk organized by ICDS, top experts from Sweden, France, and Germany recently discussed China’s power in the EU. The panel elaborated on several issues and the Swedish expert …
Experts: China struggles with its image in Scandinavia Read More
The Finnish clothing manufacturer Reima has said the company is ending its partnership with a Chinese subcontractor after Finnish media Yle published an investigative report on possible links to forced …
Reima cuts ties with Chinese company over possible links to forced labour Read More
Norway is alarmed by the high and rapidly-increasing levels of plastic pollution in the ocean. It joins more than seventy countries in calling for a new and legally-binding global agreement …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam tackle maritime plastic pollution Read More
The Danish industrial equipment company Simonsen A / S recently celebrated 25 years of good and rewarding cooperation with the state-owned Chinese company LIRR, local media Nord Jyske reports. Jørgen …
Danish company celebrated 25 years of Chinese cooperation Read More
News Release: HEI Schools, a Finnish early education company, and SEGi Group of Colleges Malaysia have signed an agreement to cooperate in developing SEGi’s Early Childhood Education Diploma program in …
HEI Schools signs agreement to bring Finnish Early Childhood Education studies to Malaysia Read More
Team Finland China Business delegation was busy last week, conducting various business meetings and visits. Team Finland China network aims at promoting Finland and Finnish companies in China and to …
Team Finland China visits companies in Shanghai Read More
Swedish Coach Anna Frummerin knows how to deliver a speech. On 3 March 2021, Anna Frummerin won the “Toastmasters International Speech Contest” in her local Bangkok Advanced Toastmasters Club where …
How to deliver a speech in a professional way? Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new Administrative Secretary to join their Bangkok team. If you are looking for a stepping stone for your carrier and a …
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce looking for new Administrative Secretary Read More
The Norwegian couple Katrine Solhaug and her husband Simen Julner has re-opened their Siam Reap guesthouse Babel Guesthouse after Covid-19 travel restrictions and road building in Cambodia forced them to …
Norwegian couple re-opens their guesthouse in Cambodia with innovative business solutions Read More
On 3 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur released a thank you note to another successful discussion, that said: Many thanks to InvestKL CEO Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli …
Malaysia and Norway discussed the next green development Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok remarks another historical day on 5 June 2021. The statement says: “Happy Constitution Day! Today, Danes wake up to see Dannebrog waving in the …
Frederik VII signed the first constitution law as the first step to democracy in Denmark Read More
Embassy of Denmark invites to a get together event for Danish in China on June 17. The occasion is the Danish men’s national team which on that day will be playing …
Danish Embassy in China invites for a football game get together on 17 June Read More
Tonkla school Chiang Mai is in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok hosting a ‘Study in Finland’ webinar on 16 June. The webinar will be covering living and …
Tonkla school Chiang Mai invites to Study in Finland webinar Read More
According to Finnish telecommunication company Nokia, Malaysia is laying the right foundation for the nation’s long-term digital transformation and the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative will be a critical component …
Nokia: Malaysia laying right foundation for nation’s long-term digital transformation Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is catering to post-pandemic workspaces in Singapore and the company has reinvented its headquarters in the city-island state to meet social distancing rules and attract …
IKEA offers post-pandemic workspaces in Singapore Read More
On 4 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi released a statement for Norwegians aboard living in Laos and Vietnam for Election 2021, that said: Election Day for the …
Norway Election 2021 regulations for Norwegians in Laos and Vietnam Read More
The Annual General Meeting of FinnCham HK was held on 3 June 2021. FinnCham HK would like to welcome – apart from 4 re-elected board members – the new board …
FinnCham HK welcomed new Board of Directors Read More
25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …
Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK Read More
The Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces is celebrated on 4 June 2021 to honor the Marshal of Finland, Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, whose birthday it was. For more information, …
The Consulate general of Finland in Philippines celebrated Gen. Carl Gustaf Mannerheim on 4 June Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has issued a statement related to the upcoming national and local elections in Norway on 13 September 2021. The statement explains when you can …
Norwegian embassy open for voting in Norway Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and partners are hosting the discussion desalination: A Reliable, Sustainable, and Affordable Water Supply on 18 June from 14:30 UTC+07-16:00 UTC+07. More …
NordCham Philippines host discussion on reliable water supply Read More
Danish Chamber in Hong Kong is inviting you to come and support Denmark in their first match at the European Football Championships against Finland on 12/13 June. The invitation reads: …
Support Denmark in the first EURO2020 match against Finland with DCC in Hong Kong Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila celebrated the Swedish National Day with a virtual event on 6 June with a range of exciting entertainment options. In addition to national greetings …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila revealed more entertainment for National Day Read More
Now you can get IKEA’s Swedish Food market products delivered straight to your home in Singapore. IKEA Singapore has various products available for islandwide delivery via the Food Panda App. …
IKEA’s Swedish food products now available for delivery in Singapore via Food Panda Read More
How did Singapore National Healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) set up a new service in an all-in-one citizen health app and make vaccination updates easy? Want to find …
IHiS Singapore invites to health care innovation conference on 9 June Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘DNV energy transition outlook’ on 17 June. More about the webinar: Discover the new energy normal …
SNCC webinar: DNV energy transition outlook Read More
Press release: The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed multiple energy storage contracts with SMC Global Power Holdings Inc. through its subsidiary, Universal Power Solutions Inc., in the Philippines during …
Wärtsilä finalizes commissioning of its first two Energy Storage projects in the Philippines Read More
China has flagged 81 imported children’s clothing products from H&M, Zara, and Nike for quality and safety risks, media Newsweek reports. The warning note was recently published by the General …
China flags H&M children’s clothing products for quality and safety risks Read More
Hong Kong-born Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, RE invested back in February in the internet business WikiFactory and now Danish media BT confirms that she has not only invested in the …
Danish Countess invests in internet business with roots in Hong Kong Read More
HRH Princess Marie of Denmark gave a virtual opening speech earlier this week at the “Anti-Food Waste” conference in Beijing which was organized by the Embassy of Denmark in China. …
Danish Princess Marie addresses food waste at Chinese conference Read More
Former Norwegian Prime Minister and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is pleased that the British are sending warships to the South China Sea to stop China’s growing power plans, Norwegian media …
Norwegian NATO chief and British Prime Minister agree to halt China’s growing power plans Read More
28 May 2021 Ikea released a statement regarding the Annual General Meeting held a day earlier at The Mills. The statement read: “We announced this years winner of the SwedCham …
IKEA Dairy Farm wins Annual SwedCham HK Award 2021 Read More
Four Nordic Embassies in Thailand stand together to create awareness on enforced disappearance. Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, The …
Nordic Embassies in Thailand create awareness on enforced disappearance Read More
NordCham Philippines is inviting you to join the third session of the Fireside Chat series with the Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen on 4 June 2021 from 2:00 …
Join NordCham’s Fireside Chat series with Ambassador Grete Sillasen Read More
The Indonesian Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending startup, Amartha has raised $7.5 million from the Norwegian government-owned investment fund, Norfund, media Dealstreetasia reports. Amartha is a financial technology company that connects micro and SME …
Indonesian Amartha raises $7.5 million in funding from Norway’s Norfund Read More
A 600-year-old Chinese serving dish from the time of the Ming dynasty was recently sold for DKK 35.5 million at the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen. Local media BT writes …
Chinese serving dish sold DKK 35.2 million above appraisal value at Danish auction house Read More
The partnership between ASEAN and Norway was recently reviewed at the 6th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting and notes were placed on the progress made between the cooperation between …
ASEAN and Norway deepens cooperation Read More
In their recent May newsletter, The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China reports on the Consulate General and Trade Council China’s May activities in China. The Trade Council China has …
Update on the Consulate General and Trade Council China’s May activities Read More
NordCham Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham Philippines Advisory Business Partner PSA Philippines …
Get updated on the latest situation in the Philippines Read More
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai, together with BloxHub and other leading Danish organizations within green and sustainable solutions, invites you to their Green Summit Launch event. The event …
Denmark-China Green Summit Launch Read More
In a recent newsletter, the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) introduced their newest member, Hydratech Industries. The Denmark-based company is a leading global supplier of hydraulic cylinders and …
DCCC introduces new member Hydratech Industries Read More