Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Kim Scheibel, Chairman of DCCC East will be returning to Denmark in the summer and sends his personal goodbye to DCCC this time around in the latest DCCC East newsletter. …
Personal goodbye from Kim Scheibel, Chairman of DCCC East Read More
Swedish-Swiss Tetra Pak, the world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, joined the 2nd Circular Economy Seminar: From Concept to Practice, organized by NXPO or Office of National Higher Education Science …
Tetra Pak joins circular economy seminar from concept to practice organized by NXPO Read More
Sweden celebrates the month of Women’s day at the beginning of March. On 2 March 2021 in a statement: With an entrepreneur, a crown princess and the teen who might …
Sweden celebrates Women’s day month with 10 Super Swedish Women Read More
Danish researchers have found that agriculture can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent using the new SkyClean technology. At the same time, we can introduce “climate neutral …
New technology can halve agriculture’s climate impact and introduce greener air travel Read More
The Inbound international tourism sector in Thailand says vaccines are a game-changer that allows for the reopening of the country and for quarantine requirements to be dropped. According to a …
Petition from Thailand’s Tourism Sector seeks to reopen Thailand safely by 1 July Read More
The Finnish eco-friendly packaging company Stora Enso together with Swedish fashion H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, and LSCS have formed TreeToTextile. They are constructing a €35 million demonstration plant in …
Stora Enzo, IKEA, H&M and UNFCC invested €35 million for TreetoTextile’ s demonstration plant Read More
The Norwegian embassy in Bangkok is organizing an informal meeting with the Ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen in Chiang Mai on Tuesday 16 March and in Nakon Sawan on Thursday 18 …
Ambassador Meeting for Norwegians in Chiang Mai and Nakon Sawan set for 16-18March 2021 Read More
On 24 February 2021 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, under Sweden-based Trelleborg AB Group, is a leading global supplier of polymer-based critical sealing solutions and components deployed in general industry, automotive and …
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has arrived in Vietnam Read More
On 28 February 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok released historical memo, as part of 400 years relationship celebration, on this day 91 years ago: 28 February 1930: On …
On this day in 1930, Danish Christiani & Nielsen was established in Thailand Read More
MWC Shanghai 2021 (Mobile World Conference) was held during the week of 23 – 25 February 2021 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Nokia had a strong presence with …
Ambassador Syrjälä shared his view on Nokia’s future Read More
Online personal loan lender NetCredit has recently published a study showing how much money it would require in the bank to retire comfortably in Asia and around the globe. Destinations …
NetCredit: How much do you need to retire in Asia? Read More
On 27 February 2021 the Finnish Consul-General Johanna Karanko discussed Sustainability, forest rehabilitation, circular solutions and conservation with Michael Wong and Tammy Cheung-Savolainen from the Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden …
Consul General Karanko discussed circular solutions with Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden Read More
Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb and it is a scandal that the world has not closed down these infection hot spots, writes Danish daily Politiken in …
Danish daily: Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb Read More
The year 2020 did not only see an economic decline, but it also saw the Total fertility rate (TFR) dropping in several countries including Singapore and Scandinavian countries, writes Borneo …
Total fertility rate drops in Singapore and Scandinavia Read More
Forecasts by the Vietnamese Cong Thuong Industry & Trade newspaper say that Vietnamese businesses exporting fruit and vegetables to the Nordic and Northern Europe are believed to possess opportunities. The …
Newspaper: Fruit & vegetable exporters should tap into the Nordic’s niche market Read More
Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) is close to an agreement on ending the lease of 10 aircraft with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ICBS, writes The Irish Times. The troubled …
Norwegian close to exit-deal on Chinese leased aircrafts Read More
Snøhetta has designed a new production facility for the electric performance car producer, Polestar. Located in Chengdu, China, the edifice is a production facility as well as a touchpoint for …
Snøhetta designed Polestar Production Facility in Chengdu Read More
On 26 February 2021 the Finnish Business Council (FBC) Singapore released their activity plans for March for your convenience to save the dates, as follow: FBC Annual General Meeting 2021 …
Finnish Business Council Singapore released March activity update Read More
Join the Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with Team Finland China and other Finnish Chambers and Councils working in China to a webinar for Finnish companies about the business impact …
EU, US and China relations the topic for Team Finland webinar Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore is looking for artistic members in the announcement on 27 February 2021, as follow: The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore aims to promote a broad range …
Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore looking for performing artists Read More
Nordic Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström at the informal meeting on the situation in Myanmar, 26 February 2021, New York has been released, as follow: President, I …
Nordic countries release a statement on situation in Myanmar Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China (DCCC) invites to their next webinar DCCC & DCBF Webinar: Understanding Patent Protection and the Revised Patent Law of the PRC from 1st June …
Next DCCC & DCBF Webinar on 2 March about patent protection in China Read More
Singapore, Sweden, and Denmark are amongst the top 10 countries with the most automated production in the world according to new World Robotics statistics by the Frankfurt, Germany-based International Federation …
Singapore, Sweden & Denmark top as most automated manufacturing countries Read More
Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth Sports (MoEYS), Sweden, and UNICEF are working together to urgently respond to the learning needs of students whose schools are currently being used as COVID-19 …
Cambodia, Sweden, and UNICEF unite to protect education during Covid-19 Read More
Danish Dryk, producer of plant-based drinks, has recently entered an agreement to supply drinks to several café chains on the Chinese market. Dryk was established in spring 2020 and from …
Danish Dryk brings its plant-based beverages to China Read More
According to a recent statement from Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the group company plans to boost cooperation with Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo although the two sides apparently failed …
Chinese carmaker to boost cooperation with Swedish Volvo Read More
At an online signing ceremony on 24 February, Kim Højlund Christensen, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam stated that Denmark prioritizes supporting Vietnam’s energy sector with green development and transformation, writes Vietnam …
Denmark supports Vietnam in green energy development Read More
23 February 2021 the first batch of 117,600 doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine arrived in HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport in the morning. Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) said it had …
Covid-19 vaccine by AstraZeneca arrived Vietnam and Thailand Read More
The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) took place on 22-23 February 2021, under the leadership of Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn. The overall …
Norwegian Minister led virtual UN Environment Assembly Read More
24 February 2021 the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E.Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen hosted a virtual MoUs signing ceremony for the La Gan offshore wind project. The four important MoUs on …
Virtual MoUs signing ceremony for the La Gan offshore wind project Read More
A Swedish television program “Foreign Offices” which covers current international affairs, aired on 23 February 2021 a special episode discussing Taiwan’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The episode, titled “Virus-free …
Swedish TV program discussed Taiwan’s handling of Covid-19 Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
On 17 February 2021 Thailand’s Telenor, Dtac launched a special WFH package to let you work remotely and securely. Dtac Smart Connect license can be installed to employees’ portable devices …
Dtac offers VPN Solution Read More
SwedCham welcomes their new intern Simona to Hong Kong where she will be until the end of the year. Simona Rosi is half Swedish, half Italian from Stockholm and she …
Meet SwedCham Hong Kong’s new intern Simona Read More
The by northern Europeans much loved destination of Khao Lak is suffering another setback but it is only a matter of time before everyone will once again be able to …
Khao Lak, Thailand, lifestyle destination update Read More
At the beginning of February, Ambassador of Finland H.E. Jyri Järviaho spoke about his impressions of Thailand in an interview. He seeks an opportunity to steer the economy and society …
Ambassador Järviaho shares his impression of Thailand Read More
A new survey conducted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showed that the vast majority of Finns request a removal of the 14-day quarantine or they simply will not …
TAT survey: Finns not likely to travel to Thailand if quarantine continues Read More
The Danish group Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) with its partners from Asiapetro and Novasia promotes the construction of the new wind energy project, La Gan offshore wind power project in …
Danish group CIP promotes new wind energy project in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian chemical company Yara International ASA has in cooperation with The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) joined an industry-led project to advance the use of ammonia as a …
Norwegian Yara International ASA joins industry-led project in Singapore Read More
According to a statement from Finnish Nokia, telecom network equipment maker, the company has secured an order from Filipino company Globe Telecom to build a 5G network to the Philippines’ …
Finnish Nokia secures 5G order from Philippines’ Globe Telecom Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More
Filipina Christalline has recently lost her appeal on the Swedish Migration Court’s decision to deport her despite being married to her Swedish husband for five years and sharing two young …
Sweden to deport Filipina despite five years of marriage and two small children Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Denmark is pressuring the City of Copenhagen to remove a new eight-meter-high sculpture resembling the struggles that protesters in Hong Kong are facing. The Chinese Embassy …
China claims new statue in Copenhagen will damage Danish-Chinese relations and wants it removed Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce invite all members to their next webinar ”In Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality – Nordic companies shrinking their carbon footprint in Hong Kong and Asia” on …
FinnCham next webinar will discuss Carbon Neutral Hong Kong Read More
On 22 February 2021 the Danish embassy in Singapore invited to an online event on zero carbon shipping, that read: How do we attract top tech-talents to break down barriers …
Danish embassy Singapore invited to Maritime Innovation online Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore invited on 23 February 2021 companies to nominate candidate for the prestigious award “HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Awards” by 31 March. The …
HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Awards open for nomination Read More
On 19 February 2021 the embassy of Sweden in Manila invited to save the dates for Women2021: Women in Action, weekly series of roundtable conversations. This Women’s Month, the Embassy …
Sweden supports Women in Action in the Philippines Read More
Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …
Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030 Read More
On 24 February 2021 the Embassy of Philippines in Denmark congratulated DFA Undersecretary Elizabeth B. Buensuceso and MFA State Secretary Jesper Møller Sørensen for leading their respective delegations in the …
Philippines-Denmark cherish 75 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Earlier this week, Danish daily Politiken cited Danish epidemiologist Thea Fischer saying that the coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand and questioning whether Chatuchak was indeed “the place …
Danish WHO researcher claims to be misquoted & Thailand rejects speculation Read More