Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore is collaborating with upcoming artists in Singapore and Norway to showcase their work, while NABS gets a creative take on their graphic profile. Recently NABS announced that …
NBAS collaborates with upcoming Norwegian artists Sosialantenne Read More
China’s ‘live shopping’ phenomenon has made its entry into Denmark during the pandemic and the so-called “yes thank you” offers on Facebook and live shopping is a huge economy in …
Danish company taps into China’s ‘live shopping’ phenomenon with new app Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) is hosting an FBCB Women in Business Afternoon Brunch at the Finnish Ambassador’s residence in Beijing on 12 May. More about the event: If …
FBCB host ‘Women in Business’ Brunch at Ambassador’s residence Read More
According to a recent update from the Sjømannskirken i Pattaya (The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya), the church is closed from 28 April for two weeks. The update reads: The …
Sjømannskirken i Pattaya closed two weeks Read More
The Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce has just released a news update regarding a new loan facility from Exim Thailand aimed at companies exporting from Thailand to neighboring countries. The update …
DanCham: New loan facility aimed for export to neighboring countries Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced: We at SwedCham are thrilled to launch our two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE TO …
SwedCham Hong Kong launches hybrid event Read More
HEI Schools is now in Bangkok, announced the Finnish embassy in Bangkok on 30 April 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and other representatives of the Embassy visited HEI Schools Bangkok Open …
HEI School has opened Bangkok branch Read More
Swedcham Hong Kong invites to their next webinar on a topic of ‘Future of Food’ in May 12, 2021. The invitation read: Over and over, we get reminded through media …
Future of Food webinar’s topic is sustainability Read More
Several vaccine passport solutions have begun to roll out in different countries across the world with the most recent one being in Thailand. The idea is simple and a vaccine …
Thailand introduces international vaccine passport for traveling abroad Read More
Earlier this month the Danish/Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild donated and presented her painting of the old EAC Building in Bangkok to the building’s owner, Khun Charoen, his wife Khunying Wanna, …
Elizabeth Romhild donates painting of old EAC Building in Bangkok Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Cambodia congratulated on 29 April 2021 five Cambodian students for receiving scholarships for studies in Sweden for the academic year 2021/2022 The Swedish Institute awards scholarships …
Swedish embassy congratulated 5 Cambodian scholarship students Read More
Earlier on 3 March 2021, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) announced a new process in which business travelers approved to enter Malaysia for a period of 14 days or …
Malaysia is now open to business travelers Read More
The feelings of the Nordic community here are saddening knowing the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur are on their departure in a month. The embassy also released photo …
Danish embassy releasing photo series of moments in Malaysia Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumper revived a moment with Amos Wang, the memo reads: Recently, we have had the privilege to catch up with …
The Danish embassy in Kuala Lumpur visited Amos Wang for the good old times Read More
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held separate talks with foreign Ministers from Thailand, Singapore, and Norway on the country’s devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, media Outlook …
India speaks to Thailand, Norway and Singapore on the country’s fight against COVID-19 Read More
The concept of bubble tea comes from Thailand and it is tea made on milk, fruit, or popping soda with small balls or “pearls” of chewy tapioca and other fruit …
The concept of bubble tea from Thailand is gaining popularity in Denmark Read More
The crisis in Myanmar risks putting the country back 16 years in the fight against poverty, the UNDP warns in a recent press release. UNDP is the United Nations development …
UNDP: Dual crisis can send half of Myanmar’s population into poverty Read More
What started as a survival initiative during the pandemic has turned into a new business adventure for Lin Feng and her husband Gong Yao from China. To local media JydskeVestkysten, …
Chinese couple converts Steakhouse into sushi ad libitum restaurant in Denmark Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark will from 1 May 2021 enter phase 2 which means that the gradual reopening of travel activities in …
Denmark allows vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country Read More
During the latest episode of Swedish television STV’s program “30 minutes”, Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou denies the existence of the so-called concentration camps in Xinjiang. According to a recent article …
Chinese Ambassador denies the existence of concentrations camps in Xinjiang on Swedish TV Read More
Svanehøj Danmark has secured two major P&C pump orders in China with the most recent being a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited (GSI) on a total of 96 …
Svanehøj Danmark secure pump order for new Chinese MR tankers Read More
According to a recent article published by local media The Thaiger, all foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Thailand plans to roll out a “massive …
All foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore invited to the 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session: Nordic tech companies ready to venture into Singapore, HongKong, or Tokyo and get …
The 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session webinar date sets for 12 May Read More
Taiwan Fellowship 2021 is now open for application from 1 May to 30 June. The application from Sweden and Norway can be delivered to Mr. Paul Huang in the Taipei …
Study in Taiwan opens for applications from 1 May-3o June 2021 Read More
COMPUTEX is one of the global leading technology trade shows, the largest in Asia and the 2nd in the world. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, it will be a hybrid event …
Computex Conference in Taipei has officially started Read More
30 April 2021 Sweden is the world’s largest per capita contributor to COVAX and is investing EUR 240 million in equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The EU has contributed EUR …
Sweden invests USD290 Million in global pandemic recovery Read More
On 30 April 2021 Nokia seems to be making a comeback. According to the following article, the rollout of 5G technology is creating a massive market opportunity for the company. …
Nokia making a come back with their 5G technology Read More
The Royal Danish embassy Bangkok released a photography serie as part of 400 years anniversary of Thailand-Denmark relationship. The memo said: ???????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? On this day, …
Did you know H.M. Queen Margrethe and Prince Consort Henrik visited Thailand today Read More
On 28 April 2021 China EV NIO announced global plan to expand into Europe with an invitation to NIO Norway virtual launch on 6 May 2021 that read: NIO has …
NIO EV sets to launch NIO Norway on 6 May Read More
29 April 2021 Singapore consider allowing residents who are vaccinated to travel to countries that have low numbers of Covid-19 cases, without having to be quarantined on their return, said …
Singapore considering to lift quarantine time for travelers with low number of Covid-19 cases Read More
29 April 2021 Picosun Group has appointed Kenneth Hörhammer as Vice President, Sales, and a member of Picosun Group’s Leadership Team as of May 1, 2021. Kenneth Hörhammer has strong …
Kenneth Hörhammer appointed as Vice President to Picosun Group Read More
On 30 April 2021 A raging health crisis has failed to stop the implementation of climate-friendly projects subsidised by Japan in Cambodia. These programmes are being, or will be, implemented …
Green initiative continues to grow in Cambodia Read More
27 April 2021 REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company headquartered in Norway, announces the new REC Alpha Pure Black solar panel. With lead-free production and a substantial gain …
REC releases the new Alpha Pure Black solar panel Read More
On 26 April 2021 Maersk launches AE77, a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freight service, an important milestone in Maersk´s expansion of our transcontinental intermodal offering, combining rail and …
Maersk launches a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freightservice Read More
A rebound in Chinese beer sales has helped Danish beermaker Carlsberg to beat analyst expectations while the Northern European market was marked by lockdowns, the company said in a recent …
Rebound in Chinese beer sales helped Carlsberg beat analyst expectations Read More
27 April 2021 Exciting news: there is an innovative collaboration between two of our members: InNordics and Kide Science. The article below talks about InNordics’ Founder Mr. Alan Ng and …
Kide Science and InNordics collaborate to create private creative space for children Read More
26 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong released a welcome note to their new member, as follow: Meet our new Start-Up & Entrepreneur Member Northern Lights …
Northern Lights Superfood has landed in Hong Kong Read More
27 April 2021 Securitas Thailand to offer cost-effective security services during the Covid-19 pandemic with Alarm and Emergency Alert Systems. During the Covid-19 outbreak, many properties might be left without …
Securitas Thailand offers cost effective security to your property Read More
26 April 2021 the Thai Nordic Golf Society announced a cancellation of the next tournament, due to Covid -19 situation in Thailand. Captain Henrik Friis says: Dear SSS/TNGS Golfers and …
TNGS Labour day tournament cancelled until further notice Read More
The newly established Danish jazz trio Kemaca Kinetic, consisting of Casper Hejlesen (guitar), Matias Fischer (drums), and Kenneth Dahl Knudsen (bass) had only existed for a month when they received …
Newly formed Jazz band chosen as front figure for Danish promotion in China Read More
IKEA Singapore is opening its newest and smallest store to date in Singapore. Despite the size, however, the Swedish furniture maker has installed several innovative solutions to make shopping for …
Innovative solutions in place at IKEA’s newest store in Singapore Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has several vacancies on the board of directors and has made the following announcement: SwedCham Needs You! There will be several vacancies …
Are you SwedCham’s new Board member? Read More
The Honorary Consul of Norway recently participated in a meeting with high-ranking Phuket officials, and a majority of consuls and foreign government representatives, local media The Thaiger reports. The meeting …
Consuls and officials meet over foreigners “ignoring” Covid-19 safety measures in Phuket Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong is hosting two events on the theme ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENT’. More about the events from SwedCham: Do not miss two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE …
Sign up for SwedCham’s ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY – SEMINAR SERIES’ Read More
As a Malaysian Muslim living in Norway, the long days make fasting hard for Farah Elwani Abdul Rani. Local media The Star has spoken to her about how she manages …
Malaysian living in Norway: Fasting during Ramadan is hard Read More29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …
2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications Read More
Study in Sweden will be present at the EU Indonesia Scholarships Info Day 2021, The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announces. The EU Scholarships Info Day is an official online …
Study in Sweden will be present at the EU Indonesia Scholarships Info Day 2021 Read More
Singapore is the best country to live in during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s Covid resilience list which ranks how countries have dealt with the Coronavirus. The top of the …
The best and worst countries to live in during the corona pandemic Read More
Neptune Energy announced that the operator, Eni, said production has started from its Merakes development in the East Sepinggan block offshore Indonesia. The Jangkrik Floating Production Unit. The Merakes development …
Neptune Energy producing natural gas from Merakes project in Indonesia Read More
The man who is accused of killing Norwegian Nerid Høiness in Laos last year is according to reports still free in Thailand and former Norwegian Minister of Justice Per-Willy Amundsen …
Man wanted for murder of Norwegian still free in Thailand – Former Minister wants a boycott Read More