Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi writes: Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19 in Vietnam, the Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is operating with reduced opening …
Norwegian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City will reduce opening hours Read More
On 1 June 2021, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl hosted an online conference for more than forty Thai students who have been admitted to Swedish universities. After …
Ambassador Gröndahl welcomes Thai students to Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok released an update on its latest collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. The update reads: To promote business and human rights is a …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and UNDP address human rights Read More
The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …
Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia Read More
The Danish Ambassador to China Thomas Østrup Møller recently expressed that Denmark and China have shared interests when it comes to a green and carbon-neutral future, writes media Global Times. …
Denmark and China share interest in a green future Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shines another light on the unique ties between Denmark and Thailand through their newest “did you know?” in celebration of Denmark and Thailand’s 400 …
Statue of King Chulalongkorn in Skagen celebrates unique ties between Denmark and Thailand Read More
The Swedish home life brand Electrolux engages young Thai people to explore solutions for future sustainable homes through their campaign, “Better Living in 2030”. With the campaign, Electrolux aims to …
Electrolux engages Thai youth in exploring solutions for future sustainable homes Read More
If you are struggling with learning Mandarin Chinese, then join the upcoming Nordic Chamber collaboration event on 7 June for a two-hour power workshop into the basics of Chinese. The …
Bridge the Gap: Understanding the Fundamentals of Mandarin Read More
If you want to understand the online Chinese consumer trends in food and beverages, then sign up for DCCC’s upcoming webinar on 8 June. The webinar is organized in cooperation …
Understand online Chinese consumer trends in food and beverages Read More
The debate about whether Covid-19 escaped from a Chinese lab has yet again been given new life. After being ignored in their claims of possessing “prima facie evidence” for a …
Norwegian virologist part of study claiming Covid-19 was created in Chinese lab Read More
Not only is biking good for the environment with its zero greenhouse gas emissions, but you get the opportunity to see the most beautiful parts of cities hassle-free and that …
Ambassador Ann Mawe enjoys exploring Hanoi on her bicycle Read More
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam and steps have been taken to ensure support of the Government in Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam writes in a …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila is celebrating the Swedish National Day with a virtual event on 6 June. According to recent announcements, the celebrations will feature national greetings from …
Celebrate a digital National Day with the Embassy of Sweden in Manila Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam proudly introduces the Danish pavilion on Lazada Vietnam as the first and only national pavilion on an online marketplace in Vietnam. The Danish Pavilion …
Danish Pavilion remains Lazada Vietnam’s only online national pavilion Read More
The Danish retail chain JYSK will be opening its newest store at the Design Village Kaset-Nawamin in Bangkok on 1 June, according to a recent announcement via JYSK Thailand’s Facebook …
JYSK opens at Design Village Kaset-Nawamin in Bangkok Read More
The Swedish beauty tech giant Foreo has named the Chinese singer Xin Liu, from the pop group THE9, as its new Global Brand Ambassador, The Moodie Davitt Report writes in …
Foreo names Chinese popstar as Global Brand Ambassador Read More
As a supporting partner of the Business Environment Council 商界環保協會, the Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao invites you to join the BEC EnviroSeries Online Conference 2021: …
BEC EnviroSeries Online Conference 2021 Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in the Philippines hosted a product sampling session with Lionheart Farms Philippines Corporation. The products sampled are made from coconut flour, which is developed using sustainable …
Danish Embassy in the Philippines samples Lionheart Farm products Read More
On 27 May 2021, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi published the following statement by Luong Nhung, the newest member of its team: Hello friends! My name is Luong Nhung. …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi introduces new chef Read More
Construction of Norwegian paint maker JOTUN’s new $100 million water-based and powder coatings factory is expected to be completed this summer in Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park of Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam’s paint industry is growing well Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam is giving away the last remaining books from its library to its members and members if the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian books for free Read More
When Lars Bo Larsen was appointed as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, little did he know that he would become the Ambassador also to Malaysia! However, a Danish government decision meant …
Lars Bo Larsen – Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia – and Malaysia! Read More
The Danish researcher Rasmus Nielsen who is researching the evolution of viruses has as co-sender of an open letter published on 14 May attracted worldwide attention and forced renewed interest …
Danish researcher: Still reason to suspect a human error committed in Wuhan Read More
As it might be a while before people in Thailand can meet in person, The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual Quiz to celebrate the Swedish National Day …
Are you ready for a Swedish National Day and Midsummer Virtual Quiz? Read More
Over the past weekend, the four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai, together with Green Initiatives, gathered at Sinan Mansion for a full day discussions on food sustainability and traceability. The …
The Nordic Talks on Food Traceability a success Read More
The Danish director Thomas Vinterberg won his first Academy Award in the best international feature film category for the movie ‘Druk’ (Another Round), an uplifting drama about four teachers who …
DCC and SwedCham invite to Oscar Celebration Night with bubbles and the movie ‘Druk’ Read More
The Swedish Food Network and DCCC recently partnered up with Danish Crown and hosted a visit to Danish Crowns pork processing facility in Pinghu, China. About the visit, SwedCham China …
Swedish Food Network and DCCC visited Danish Crowns in Pinghu Read More
Maersk has so far transported over 6,000 oxygen concentrators, 500 oxygen cylinders, 60 cryogenic oxygen tanks and several medical supplies and ventilators into India to support the country’s fight against …
Maersk international destinations sent medical aids to assist India Read More
Enjoy games, food, and Danish “hygge” for the whole family plus a visit to Coloplast in Zhuhai with the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China on 5 June. More about …
Join DCCC’s Sankt Hans Family event in Zhuhai Read More
On 26 May 2021 the Norwegian Business Association Singapore announced: Collaboration is important to reach the ambitions of IMO, says Remi Eriksen, CEO of DNV. Stay tuned for Nor-Shipping OceanNow …
NBAS invites to event on decarbonizing the shipping industry Read More
Novo Holdings has announced that it wil co-lead with Vivo Capital the over-subscribed US$200-million Series A and Crossover round in Esco Lifesciences Group (“Esco”), a leading provider of life sciences …
Novo teams up with VIVO Capital for biopharma expansion Read More
The Danish microbrewery Mikkeller has opened its second spot in China in the old El Luchador space in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Mikkeller opened its first spot in China last year and …
Danish microbrewery Mikkeller opens second spot in China Read More
The Danish pension fund P+ has put 11 of its portfolio stocks under close investigation regarding their business links to the Myanmar military regime, the fund reveals in a recent …
Danish pension fund investigates stocks linked to Myanmar military Read More
Does the pandemic stem from virus-infected bats that have transmitted Covid-19 to humans, or can the cause of 168 million cases and 3.5 million deaths worldwide be found inside the …
Danish WHO expert: We never ruled out a laboratory accident in Wuhan Read More
Nokia Corp has been chosen by Allo Technology Sdn Bhd to deploy a gigabit fibre network in Melaka, Johor, Negri Sembilan and the east coast of Malaysia. Allo, a Malaysian-based …
Nokia will power east coast of Malaysia and the Philippines Read More
Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg was a keynote speaker at the third edition of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit in Singapore on 25 May 2021. The Summit, part of …
Sweden-S.E.A. Business Reset Summit was a success Read More
Denmark’s Former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen was the cause of the biggest crisis in the Danish-Chinese relationship in recent times due to his meeting with the Dalai Lama in …
Denmark’s former PM questioned about Dalai Lama meeting Read More
Philippine telco Dito Telecommunity Corporation (DITO) has picked Finnish Nokia as its tech partner for the rollout of its 5G network across the country’s second-largest island, Mindanao. According to reports …
Philippines’ DITO picks Nokia as 5G partner Read More
The Swedish furniture company IKEA is expected to open five new stores in Indonesia that used to house the major supermarket chain Giant Supermarket, Coconuts Jakarta reports. Both IKEA and …
IKEA to take over five of Giant Supermarket’s locations in Indonesia Read More
Norrbottens Handelskammare invites to a webinar: Curious about what business opportunities are available in Southeast Asia? The invitation says: “Team Nordic experts will give us an overview of the different …
Nordic webinar on ‘Opportunities in Southeast Asia’ Read More
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has agreed to speak to the Finnish business community in Hong Kong on 3 June on Hong Kong’s development plan’s implications for the future development of …
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks to FinnCham HK members Read More
25 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy Bangkok announced new opening hours for the Consulate in Pattaya as of the 1 June to be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:30 to …
Norwegian Consulate Pattaya updates opening hours from 1 June Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce invited to their next webinar, the invitation says: The Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee of FinnCham HK would like to invite you …
FinnCham webinar how to align work with your personal passion Read More
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