Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore presented on 8 October 2020 the companies nomitaed for the EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2020: Evonik / DEMEGroup / SwissRe / Finnair / wbcsd …
Finnair and Lego nominated for EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Award 2020 Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Marina Berg shared her view on the pancdemeic with Jakarta Now. “This pandemic is far from over, and we continue to see new local outbreaks …
Ambassador Marina Berg shared her thoughts on the pandemic Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to their next webminar “Life is an unpredictable project. What can I do about it?” with Ingvard Wilhelmsen. The webinar starts on 26 October, …
NBAS invites to their next webminar with Ingvard Wilhelmsen Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced their Panel Speakers for Rethink 2020. Nigel Mattravers and Alexander Mastrovito, contributors to our Energy and Environment Business Council (EEBC) as …
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for Rethink 2020 forum Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invited on 14 October 2020 to the Nordic Green virtual Conference taking place 29 October 13.00-18.00. The event aim to share on how Nordic experiences …
Join the virtual Nordic Green Conference 2020 and learn more of Nordic sustainable solutions Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish company SKIOLD Group has been chosen as a technical partner of this project which are led by the Hung Nhon Group of Vietnam and …
Danish SKIOLD joined De Heus and Vietnames Hung Nhon Group in creating sustainable agriculture complex Read More
On 4 October 2020, two important things coincided – “the Day of the cinnamon bun” and the “Bicycle journey of Friendship for the 2020 Green Hanoi” Ambassador H.E. Ann Måwe …
Ambassador Måwe joined the Bicycle journey of Friendship for the 2020 Green Hanoi Read More
On 6 October 2020, the Dialogue between the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department and the Business Community Partners with theme: “Collaboratively Implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) Joining …
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) event was a success Read More
On 1 October 2020, EuroCham Cambodia had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Dr. PHAN Phalla, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary-General of the Committee …
EuroCham in meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance to discussed strengthen corporation Read More
Palm Oil Monitor, a pro-palm oil organisation, has published an article questioning: Why Is Norway Secretly Funding Attacks Against President Jokowi’s Omnibus Law? The biggest international story around Indonesia over …
Palm Oil Monitor questions Norwegian intentions in Indonesia Read More
The Thai Nordic Golf Society announced the result of the “Danish Bakery & Deli Cup 2020” played on 3 October. The match was the 2ndTee off for the 2020/2021 season …
Thai Nordic Golf Society releases the result of the Danish Bakery & Dali Cup 2020 Read More
On 9 October 2020 the Finnish Ambassador-Designate Jyri Järviaho and Commercial Adviser Kimmo Pekari visit Fiskars factory in Saraburi, Thailand. The visiting team expressed that the production of Royal Copenhagen …
Ambassador Järviaho visited Fiskars porcelain factory in Saraburi Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has currently no trainees due to the entry restrictions to Thailand. But the Embassy looks forward to welcoming four trainees again as soon as the …
Danish embassy Bangkok opens for applications for internship all through October. Read More
To celebrate the International Day of the Girl (IDG2020), at the Swedish embassy, H.E. Ann Måwe, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam became the first person to sign the open letter to …
Ambassador Måwe initiates the ‘Safety Online For Girls’ campaign Read More
The exhibition ”Flow with Matter” by Finnish artists Tommi Grönlund and Petteri Nisunen will continue through the end of November at the Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum. In connection with the …
The Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum hosts “Listening to Finland” exhibition on 17 Oct until end of Nov – 16 Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, was invited to the launch event of Thailand NOW application endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission invited to the launch event by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to Training Course on Enhanced Creative & Critical Thinking Skills. The course takes place 20-21 October 2020. The announceent said: “The ability …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to creative thinking workshop on 20-21 Oct Read More
The Norwegian ambassador had a successful virtual meeting ‘New in Singapore’ first digital zoom meeting with the Norwegian Seamen Church Singapore on 6 October 2020. The Church expressed “Takk til …
Successful virtual meeting for New Norwegians In Singapore Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Sinagpore announced a closing notice on 7 October 2020 that said: Passport services are unavailable on 15 October and 16 October. All consular services will resume on …
Norwegian embassy Singapore announced closing notice on 15-16 Oct Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao invites to a Webinar series: Future is Made in Finland taking place 14 October 2020. The invitation said: Join us …
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong invites to a webinar series Read More
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …
Nobel Prize winners for 2020 Read More
Midas PR, a leading public relations firm in the heart of Bangkok, becomes the latest Corporate Member of PRCA SEA. PRCA — the Public Relations and Communications Association — is …
Midas PR becomes the first agency from Thailand to join PRCA SEA Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia welcomed on 21 September the new Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Kirsten Geelan. “Today is her first day of work at the Embassy after …
Danish embassy in Malaysia welcomed the new Ambassador Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …
Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly Read More
On 21 September 2020, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur summed up work of the day to be “a fruitful meeting with speaker of parliament, Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun”. The …
Norwegian Ambassador Roset visited Malaysia Parliment to discussed further bilateral relationships Read More
On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …
RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network Read More
The Danish government launched on 1 October 2020 its new global climate action strategy “A Green and Sustainable World” setting the direction for Denmark’s international climate efforts over the years …
Government of Denmark launched Global Climate Action Strategy Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
On 25 September 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman led a delegation to Hefei, Anhui Province, where he met with Mayor Ling Yun to discuss future cooperation between Finland …
Consul General Hellman visited Hefei to discuss future corporation Read More
One of China’s leading hospitals, the Huashan hospital of the Fudan University, hosted an international health conference on 26-27 September, with notable contributions also from Finland. Professor Lasse Lehtonen, Vice …
Finland participated in international health conference in China Read More
There are municipal elections in the Faroe Islands on 10 November 2020. According to the Danish Embassy in Bangkok, citizens who fulfil the conditions for voting for the municipal elections …
Faroe islanders in Thailand and Cambodia can vote at the Royal Danish Embassy or Consulate Read More
From 25 October, 2020 to 31 March 2021, Finnair will serve 45 domestic and European destinations with reduced weekly frequencies on almost all routes. The airline’s long-haul flights will focus …
Finnair re-open more destinations Read More
The Swedish Embassy released on 6 October 2020 the latest work of Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries who joined Volvo Cars Philippines’ Ride To Safety video. The promotional VDO highlights their …
Ambassador Fries appears in video for Volvo Philippines Read More
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More
Doing more business in Cambodia: what can Nordic contacts and cooperation bring? This was the theme for the Nordic business reception which the Embassy of Sweden and the Nordic chapter …
Ambassador Häggmark in the Nordic Business Reception with NordCham and EuroCham Cambodia Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong (NIH-HK) announced on 28 September to Nordic Tech startups that The Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) is taking place on 6-13 Nov 2020 Organised by …
The Elevator Pitch Competition Hong Kong calls out to Nordic Startups Read More
On 1 October 2020, the Nordic-China Startup Forum announced, is now looking to recruit passionate people to the Bergen team. Here we provide driven young people a multicultural platform where …
Nordic-China Startup Forum is looking for passionate team members in Bergen Read More
Nordic Innovation House Singapore calling all Nordic AgriFoodTech companies and innovators looking for opportunities towards Singapore and Asia. Join our webinar to know more about the future of Agrifoodtech, AlternativeProteins, …
Join Agri-Food Tech webminar on 7 Oct to learn more of Asian markets Read More
Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …
Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually Read More
Struer is probably the last city that comes to your mind when thinking about Denmark? You probably think of the beautiful capital Copenhagen on Sjaelland. Or maybe Aarhus, I had …
Struer – where is that? Read More
Bidmath, a leading programmatic consultancy, launches Display & Video 360 training academy with an aim to increase the adoption of programmatic industry knowledge. DV360 is Google’s unified solution for all …
Bidmath Launches Google DV360 Platform Training Academy in Thai and Vietnamese Read More
It was a bang of a party! It was the Crayfish Party of the Scandinavian Society Siam at its best! None less than 175 guests had bought tickets for the …
Crayfish Party 2020 – most terrific party in living memory Read More
The embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to an EdTech (Education Technology) webinar from 8 October -10 November 2020. EduSpaze is the first Singapore Government supported Edtech Accelerator in South …
Singapore-Finland hosts the first EdTech webinar series Read More
On 30 September 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman was one the awardees of the first ever “Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization”, given by the city of Nanjing. …
Finland receives the Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization award Read More
The EU Delegations in Indonesia published a trade report on 24 September 2020. EU-Indonesia trade in goods amounted to €26.2bio in 2019, with EU exports worth €10.2bio & Indonesia exports …
EU remains top non-Asian investor in Indonesia Read More
On 29 September the Danish Embassy celebrated the International Day of awareness of Food Loss and Waste by hosting a seminar with the aim that Danish and Vietnamese authorities and …
Denmark hosted a seminar on how to manage food products Read More
Denmark announced on 28 September 2020 that they are helping Myanmar to meet international business standards and attract trade and investments from Europe through support to the government’s efforts to …
Denmark helps Myanmar reform labour market Read More
On 29 September 2020, Enterprise Singapore and Innovation Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration between Singapore and Norway in these priority sectors: The blue economy, …
Enterprise Singapore and Nordic Innovation House signed MOU to strenghthen digital and sustainable innovation collaborations Read More