Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Bangkok opened another page of history from the archive on the Danish-Thai relationship in a statement that read: Did you know? …
Denmark celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity with history from the archive Read More
On 24 May 2021 the Khmer Times reported “The Taste of Angkor”, heritage of Khmer’s culinary art finely selected and published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation …
Cambodian cook book to be launch in Sweden Read More
On 25 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released a vdo clip of Ambassador Ann Måwe explaining to Swedish businesses why Vietnam should be another place to consider investing in. …
Ambassador Måwe shares why Swedish business should invest in Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian IT consultancy firm Crayon has officially launched its AI practice in the Asia Pacific with the opening of the company’s new AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, Channel …
Norwegian Crayon officially launch AI practice in the Asia Pacific Read More
On 27 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh hosted a webinar on the topic of a sustainable future with Sweden Alumni. The embassy says: Hosting the digital …
Sweden supports sustainable future through education Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working with Thai Airways in preparation for Phuket’s planned quarantine-free reopening with Thailand’s flag carrier airline selling flights from Copenhagen and three other …
Thai Airways tests demands with direct Phuket flight from Copenhagen Read More
In Singapore, it is not only coke and late-night snacks people buy from vending machines and premium Norwegian Salmon sashimi is a big hit. So big in fact that you …
Norwegian Salmon sashimi is now available in over 100 Singaporean vending machines Read More
If you are a resident of Finland staying in Asia at the moment you have the option of advance voting in Finland’s municipal elections 2021. The local elections in Finland …
Residents of Finland can vote in Finland’s municipal elections 2021 from abroad Read More
Do you want to know more about business opportunities in The Philippines? Then sign up for this upcoming webinar on 3 June. The webinar is organized by The Embassy …
Want to know more about business opportunities in The Philippines? Read More
The Swedish telecom multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson has flagged a risk of losing 5G market shares in China amid Sweden’s ban of Huawei from its 5G networks due …
Ericsson flags risk of losing market share in China amid Huawei ban Read More
The Malaysian company Offspring has launched its products in four new countries including Finland and Cambodia, local media The Star reports. Offspring Inc, which is 51%-owned by the Malaysian homegrown …
Malaysian company launch early care solutions in Finland and Cambodia Read More
Chinese all-electric carmaker BYD has shipped its first 100 deliveries of BYD Tang 600 SUV to Norway, media Clean Technica writes in a recently published article. BYD celebrated the send-off …
First 100 all-electric Chinese BYD cars headed to Norway Read More
As part of the celebrations of the 400-year anniversary of relations between Thailand and Denmark, Thai-Denmark Milk has set up an exhibition showcasing the history of the farm and its …
Thai-Denmark Milk set up exhibition showcasing ties to Denmark Read More
According to a recent update from The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh, renewable energy for sustainable business was the theme for this year’s gathering of the Sweden Alumni Network …
Sweden Alumni Network in Cambodia discuss renewable energy for sustainable business Read More
NordCham Philippines is inviting you to join their third session of the Fireside Chat series with Ambassador Juha Pyykkö of the Embassy of Finland Manila on 28 May 2021 from …
Join NordCham PH’s fireside chat with Finnish Ambassador Juha Pyykkö Read More
If you are having questions regarding travel between Denmark and Singapore, then join The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore’s open online meeting on 31 May. The meeting will take place …
Do you have questions regarding travel between Denmark and Singapore? Read More
Speaking at the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Reset Summit 2021 on 25 May, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said that Singapore and Sweden can help each other in …
Singapore and Sweden can help each other in sustainable-related businesses Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai recently welcomed Chinese students who will be furthering their studies in Finland with a “Happy Students” reception at the Consul General’s residence, media …
Finland host “Happy students” reception for Chinese exchange students Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong released an important reminder for Swedes in Hong Kong, that says: “Don’t forget to have a valid passport” “In these times when …
Hong Kong Swedes should check their passports Read More
Several Chinese employees, including the head chef at the Chinese restaurant Zhou in the Danish city of Vejle, were recently given 14 days to leave the country, local media JydskeVestkysten …
Chinese restaurant forced to close in Denmark: Thai restaurant takes over Read More
If you want to learn more about the new work and recruitment environment after Covid-19, then you can sign up for the Finnish Business Council Singapore’s upcoming webinar on 17 …
Prepare for post-pandemic work and recruitment with FBC Singapore Read More
On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …
Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Grete Løchen, has been catching the attention of national media with all her dedications. On 22 May 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi …
Ambassador Grete Løchen catches attention in Vietnam Read More
Hong Kong Heritage Pork is one of few branded pig farms in Hong Kong and the first to introduce cutting-edge livestock equipment, feed formulas, and breeding management from Denmark, Yahoo …
Hong Kong Heritage Pork introduces Danish production methods Read More
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was recently called an “environmental princess” and mocked by her weight in an article published in the Chinese state-owned newspaper China Daily. According to …
Swedish Greta Thunberg’s response to China’s fat-shaming Read More
If you are a FinnCham member in Hong Kong, you are currently in for a treat. FINDS takes you on a gastronomic journey around the five Nordic countries in Tsim …
FINDS in Hong Kong celebrates the Nordic spring Read More
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand announced a demand for empty containers in order to boost exports from the country. One of Maersk Line’s largest vessels, the Manila Maersk, …
Maersk delivered empty containers to help Thai exports Read More
Swedish illustrator Sofia Holt has teamed up with Belgian author Geralda De Vos on a bilingual Vietnamese – English comic book entitled ‘Chiec Dep That Lac’ which means The Lost …
Swedish Sofia Holt is the illustrator behind Vietnamese-English comic book Read More
Nolwenture, a digital products and services creation company based in the education and digital savvy nation of Finland have launched OppiPlay Primary for teachers and their pupils, targeting the primary …
Finnish App for teachers now certified Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to join online celebration for the annual Mid Summer tradition Wednesday, 9 June at 18:30-19:30. The the invitation reads: “It might be a …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of commerce invited to join Midsummer celebration online Read More
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy Hanoi released the latest achievement with Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the statement says: The LOI was signed yesterday …
Norway signed aquamarine agreement to collaborate with MARD Vietnam Read More
Finland has re-introduced entry restrictions for residents of Thailand traveling to Finland from Thailand from 24 May until 15 June, The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok reports. For other countries, …
Finland re-introduce entry restrictions for residents of Thailand Read More
Digital transformation and green technology were the key subjects during this year’s Shanghai-Danish Forum on Science and Technology Cooperation held Thursday as part of the 18th Yangtze River Delta Science …
Denmark wants closer cooperation with China in green energy Read More
Nordic Innovation House Singapore is calling all startups to get ready for SLINGSHOT – Asia’s most exciting deeptech pitching competition. This is your chance to anchor yourself in Singapore – …
SLINGSHOT 2021 Deeptech pitching has open for applications Read More
On 20 May 2021 Swedish embassy Bangkok announced: It’s a wrap! the Thailand and Sweden Sustainability Forum 2021 has brought our two countries even closer together with the ambition to …
Successful Thai-Swedish sustainability forum Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen hosted on Thursday a virtual signing contract for the La Gan Offshore Wind project in Vietnam. According to The Embassy of Denmark …
More Danish contracts in the La Gan Offshore Wind project in Vietnam Read More
Three of the Nordic chambers of commerce invite members to a joint webinar ‘Experience of a COVID-19 Survivor and Vaccination’ on 27 May 2021. Mr. Jen Meckhayai, Executive Director of …
Get to know more of Covid-19 vaccine with the next joint chamber webinar Read More
Tiem Mot bookstores were launched on the idea of giving Vietnamese people access to the Vietnamese language and culture while living abroad and the bookstores are now available in several …
Vietnamese mother and friends open online bookstores in Scandinavia Read More
H.E. Mr. Dang Hoang An, Vietnam’s Vice Minister for Industry and Trade (MOIT), met on Thursday 20 May 2021 with the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen. …
Ambassador Christensen discussed energy collaboration with Mr. Dang Hoang An Read More
Swedish steel production company SSAB, the world’s leading producer of high strength steel, will put renewed focus on the impact of counterfeit steel following counterfeit sales of its extreme hardness …
SSAB shared how fake products can impact your business Read More
On 19 May 2021 the Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai jointly organized a Nordic Talks event titled “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey”, digging into the themes of traceability …
Nordic Talks “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey” a success Read More
Norway’s Stena Power & LNG Solutions has won the front-end engineering and design contract for the use of its jetty-less LNG transfer and regasification solutions for Delta Offshore Energy’s Bac …
Stena Scoop secured contract to provide Vietnam with LNG to power Read More
Maersk Global announced on 21 May 2021 that the company had won several coveted marketing awards across a wide range of categories. “We are honoured by the recognition from MUSE …
Maersk wins 11 Golds, 6 Platinums, and 5 Silvers Read More
Team Finland is a network of public organizations providing internationalization services for Finnish companies. As Finland’s second-biggest trading partner in Southeast Asia, Thailand is a particularly significant export market for …
What is Team Finland? Read More
In celebrating 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares a very interesting update on one of the cornerstones of the historical relations …
Treaty of Friendship is a cornerstone of the historical relations between Thailand and Denmark Read More
19 May 2021 The three-point seat belt was invented by Volvo in Sweden in 1959. Subsequently, Volvo gifted it to the world by letting other car manufacturers use this seat …
Did you know that the three-point seat belt was a Swedish innovation? Read More
SIAL China 2021, Asia’s Largest Food Innovation Exhibition held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, had several exhibiting companies from Finland. Atria and Myllyn Paras had their own exhibitions …
Finnish companies participated at the SIAL China 2021 Expo Read More
Danish consumers have been enjoying shopping for low cost and inexpensive goods from China but these bargain deals are about to end soon. From 1st of July onwards, the EU …
No more bargain deals from China: VAT must be paid on all goods from outside the EU Read More
The Swedish retailer H&M is slowly resuming order placing with its suppliers in Myanmar following a pause after the country’s military coup in February, media Retail News reports. According to …
H&M resume order placing in Myanmar Read More
To address skills and labor shortage in Vietnam, the Danish manufacturer of smaller flexible industrial collaborative robot arms, Universal Robots has advised Vietnamese manufacturers to implement cobots, media The Star …
Danish company advises Vietnam’s manufacturers to install cobots Read More