Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
According to an independent report commissioned by the Danish clothing brand Bestseller, the company should resume sourcing from Myanmar as the withdrawal of international companies could cause poverty and famine, …
Danish clothing brand Bestseller poised to resume Myanmar sourcing Read More
You are invited to join the Webinar series on “Thai-Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model”, the Royal Thai Embassy, Copenhagen writes in a recent update. About the event, the Embassy …
Join the “Thai-Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model” webinar Read More
On Thursday 13 May 2021, Consul General Pasi Hellman gave welcoming remarks at an international gaming conference (IMGA-WN). The event brought together major actors in the Chinese gaming industry as …
Consul General Pasi Hellman participated at International gaming conference Read More
Team Finland China’s biannual meeting was held in Shanghai at the beginning of this week. The two-day meeting brought together different Team Finland China actors and also offered program for …
Team Finland biannual meeting was a success Read More
In a recent interview with Swedish media Expressen, Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou talks about the recent Chinese boycott of Swedish H&M after the clothing giant assured that it does not use …
Chinese Ambassador urges H&M not to listen to lies and not politicize normal business Read More
Finnish businesses are eyeing more opportunities in Southeast Asia and Vietnam in particular, media Vietnam Net reports. During last month’s meeting between Nguyen Thanh Truc, Deputy Chairman of Binh Duong …
Finnish businesses are eyeing more opportunities in Southeast Asia and Vietnam in particular Read More
During a virtual press conference on 6 May, when speaking on the topic of diabetes, Ambassador Grete Sillasen recommended to local health authorities to draft what she calls a “comprehensive …
Denmark calls for a comprehensive national plan on health care in the Philippines Read More
The company Mediq Finland which provides equipment, supplies, and related services for healthcare and laboratory professionals is planning to market Chinese-made ‘at home’ test kits, media YLE reports. The self-administered …
Mediq Finland to market Chinese-made ‘at home’ test kits Read More
Ericsson has agreed to pay Nokia EUR 80 million (roughly $97 million) for a damages claim related to bribery and corruption investigations previously settled with U.S. authorities. In 2019 Ericsson …
Ericsson settled $97mil to Nokia for bribery case Read More
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced journalist Min Nyo to three years in prison for his articles in Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), media BT reports. In 1992 the …
Journalist from Norwegian supported DVB has been sentenced to prison in Myanmar Read More
Sembcorp Marine in Singapore is fabricating the wellhead/riser platforms for the Tyra field redevelopment in the Danish North Sea, partner Noreco revealed in its 1Q report. Meanwhile, the accommodation module …
North Sea Tyra redevelopment on track Read More
FinnCham’s corporate member Metsä Board is the leading European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards and part of Metsä Group. Metsä Board has designed a light but strong, easily recyclable …
Metsä Board designs easy to recycle beverage package Read More
Press release: A report by Blacktower Financial Management Group has revealed the best European countries for retirees in 2021 based on crime rates, cost of living, life expectancy, property prices, …
Revealed: Finland is the best European country for retirement in 2021 Read More
Anlter, the Singapore-based global early-stage venture capital firm enabling and investing in exceptional entrepreneurs, has closed $ 36 million in its first Nordic fund and the company is now looking …
Singapore-based Antler looks to back startups in Sweden, Norway, Denmark Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is inviting you to join their 2nd Summer Barbeque on 29 May at Geneva in Shanghai. The invitation reads: “DCCC East invites you …
Join DCCC’s Danish BBQ in Shanghai Read More
8 May 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce East (DCCC East) released a statement on their next webinar, that reads: Technology is accelerating and changing our lives every day, with …
DCCC East HR management gears toward empowerment Read More
A 53-year-old woman who worked in a karaoke establishment and suffered from diabetes became the first person to succumb to Covid-19 in Laos, state-owned Vientiane Times newspaper reported Monday. The …
Laos report the first death from Covid-19 Read More
10 May 2021 the Finish packaging company Stora Enso has created a new digital solution that will help their waste water treatment plants to predict and optimize the process of …
Stora Enzo released a digital solution for waste water management plants Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia signed on 11 May 2021 an agreement to fund the Parliamentary Centre of Asia’s (PCAsia) Cambodian activities. The Parliamentary centre does not currently have any …
Sweden and EU funds Parliamentary Centre of Asia in Cambodia Read More
The HALO Trust and Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Laotian Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare represented by the National Regulatory Authority …
Norway continues support for unexploded bombs clearance in Lao PDR Read More
The Danish government is actively working with 16 other countries to reduce emissions, writes the website “State of Green”. The Danish Energy Agency is leading efforts across Danish representations in …
Government of Denmark is cultivating green energy partnership in Asia Read More
The Biden administration is facing a power struggle with China and Russia in a new realm: The Arctic. The region has long been overlooked as the world powers focus on …
U.S. Coastguard considering increasing capability to operate in the Arctic all year round Read More
On 10 May 2021 the Danish embassy in Vietnam released an update from last week, as follow Denmark hosted the 2nd annual meeting under the Strategic Partnership on Food Safety …
Denmark-Vietnam to strengthen partnership on food safety Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong invited to the next chapter of ‘Dare to think differently’ webinar on THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 (16:00 – 17:00) (GMT+8) . The invitation reads: Greta Thunberg is …
Get inspired from ‘Future leaders perspective on things’ webinar Read More
In a newly published interview with local media BT, Denmark’s former prime minister and NATO’s former secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen talks about how he believes the West must dare to …
Former Danish Prime Minister: We may end up at war with China Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is inviting you to come and meet them to learn more about what they do and how they can help you in the …
SwedCham China event – who are they and how can they help you on the Chinese market? Read More
The Danish EMS-partner (Electronics manufacturing services) GPV, is expanding its capacity and investing in new production lines for the company’s facilities in Thailand as well as in Slovakia and Sri …
Danish GPV expands its activities in Asia Read More
Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian shares interesting facts and updates regarding the Cooperation (DANCED – DANIDA). The update reads: “Did you know that …
The Embassy of Denmark in Malaysian on the Cooperation DANCED – DANIDA Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia is inviting all Danish residents in Indonesia to an online dialogue meeting with the Embassy and Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen on the Covid-19 situation …
The Embassy of Denmark invites Danish residents in Indonesia to meeting on the covid situation Read More
Singapore will from 11 May temporarily reduce the number of arrivals from countries that Singapore considers high-risk countries which include the Nordic Region of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. …
Entry permits are withdrawn for travelers to Singapore Read More
Join SwedCham’s YPx next event on how to make it as a start-up in China on 13 May in Shanghai. SwedCham YPx is a new young professionals’ platform for knowledge …
SwedCham’s YPx platform: How to make it as a start-up in China Read More
Last year, the FUDAN-European Centre for China Studies at the University of Copenhagen closed but now a new center is set to open at the University of Oslo. The center …
The University of Oslo is opening a controversial China center Read More
The Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has been accused of being a “double-standard, selective environmentalist” and “puppet of Western politicians” on Chinese social media, The Star reports. The accusations …
Greta Thunberg mocked as ‘puppet of Western politicians’ for targeting China on climate issue Read More
China’s four major telecom operators have invited Swedish firm Ericsson to participate in their 5G equipment test which offers Ericsson an opportunity for an “interview” to access China’s 5G market, …
Chinese mobile operators invite Swedish Ericsson to participate in 5G equipment test Read More
The Danish clothing company Luksusbaby can, despite the pandemic, for the first time report a double-digit DKK million profit which makes the company eager to invest in the future. More …
Danish clothing company: The dream is to end up in China Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur recently caught up with one of their former longtime employees, Jaime Yong who worked at the Embassy for nearly three decades. The Embassy …
Meet Jaime Yong who worked for The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur for 27 years Read More
Thailand’s Supreme Court has cleared Andy Hall, Finnwatch human rights researcher of all charges, bringing an end to a years-long lawsuit against him, media YLE reports. Andrew Jonathan Hall or …
Thai court clear Finnwatch human rights researcher of all charges Read More
Danish Anja Lang has the vision to inspire people to affectionate fearlessness, mental health, and growth of freedom in thought and action. With ‘Open Path Clinic’ she is on a …
The traveling psychologist Anja Lang’s unconventional journey through Asia Read More
Enelift is the new name for the Danish lifting solutions provider for the energy industry until recently known as Global Offshore. With the name change comes ambitious expansion plans that …
Danish lifting solution changed name to Enelift Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently seeking to recruit a Consular Officer. If you enjoy helping people and want to ensure that Danish citizens have a positive experience in …
Are you the Danish Embassy in Bangkok’s new Consular Officer? Read More
Western companies in China succumb to Stockholm syndrome, Jamil Anderlini, Asia Editor of The Financial Times states in his recently published opinion piece. According to him, companies are held hostages’ …
Financial Times: Western companies in China succumb to Stockholm syndrome Read More
Singapore should get ready for Karius and Baktus because they are ready for their Asia premiere, announced the Norwegian Embassy on 7 May 2021. The embassy will be there to …
Karius and Baktus on their way to Singapore Read More
The Royal Danish embassy released the latest photo album, as part of 400 years relations with Thailand celebration on 5 March 2021, a day after H.M. King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Coronation day …
Tramway line in Thailand was established by Danish businessmen Read More
On 6 May 2021 the Danish embassy released a statement from Myanmar, that reads: Joint Nordic Statement on Women’s Full Enjoyment of Human Rights (English Below) အမျိုးသမီးများနှင့် မိန်းကလေးငယ်များ၏ လူ့အခွင့်အရေးအတွက် လုပ်ဆောင်နေကြသည့် …
The Nordics stands for Myanmar Read More
On 7 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy announced a Pandemic-safe National Day celebrations. Even in the age of the pandemic, big occasions like the National Day will be celebrated! …
Norwegian National day celebration in Singapore goes on Read More
On 4 May 2021 the embassy of Sweden Introduced Global Bugs Asia, a Thai-Swedish Joint Venture who develops different kinds of yummy protein from crickets! Apart from being high in …
A taste of Thailand with a Swedish innovation Read More
On 5 May 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl paid a courtery visit to Chief of Department of European Affairs, Mrs. Chulamanee Chartsuwan via online platform. The meeting …
Ambassador Gröndahl: ‘Thai-Swedish relations shall remain strong Read More
The Danish High Court has ruled in favor of the Chinese Cultural Center in their case against the Police Association over whether the Chinese Cultural Center may lock a gate …
Chinese Center wins dispute against the Danish Police Association over locked gate Read More
According to Cambridge researchers, Bitcoin mining consumes around 0.55 percent of global electricity production and more energy than the annual consumption of Malaysia and Sweden, Highsnobiety reports. Cryptocurrencies which include Bitcoin are gaining …
Bitcoin mining consumes more energy than Malaysia and Sweden in 1 year Read More
The company Globe Telecom or just Globe, has sealed its partnership with telecommunications companies across the Nordics and Asia to achieve the company’s goal of providing the widest 5G coverage …
Globe strengthens 5G roaming in the Nordics and Asia Read More