Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Denmark has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mandalay University to further strengthen the cooperation in Human Rights Education. The Danish support enables the University’s Law Department …
Denmark supports teaching law students in Myanmar about Human Rights Read More
The Embassy of Finland invited recently the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce TFCC Board to discuss and share plans for 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho mentioned a cautious estimate of 3-4% …
Finnish Ambassador Järviaho discussed 2021 plan with TFCC Board members Read More
Sten Sønderhousen decided to place his first order of fabric masks from Thailand, after the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced, that it would be mandatory to wear masks in …
Danish Sten Sønderhousen sells fabric masks to help a friend in Thailand Read More
The Danish service group ISS, which is responsible for everything from cleaning to canteen operations and on-call service, is preparing to sell contracts worth DKK four billion a year. Stated …
The Danish service group ISS plans to sell its activities in Taiwan Read MoreVolvo Cars Thailand Company Limited, led by Mr.Pattarapong Achapalasiri, Head of Commercial Operations, Volvo Cars (Thailand) Co., Ltd. received, with great pride, the “Top European Brand For Safety Innovation Award” …
Volvo Cars Thailand wins “Top European Brand For Safety Innovation Award” Read More
With the help of students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade at the primary school Aabenraa Friskole in Aabenraa in the South of Denmark, the organization Innerwheel has succeeded in …
71 kg of aluminium can rings going to Thailand Read More
Mattias Tesfaye (S), minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration in Denmark wants to ensure a more informed and honest basis for the integration debate with a completely new survey of …
Immigration from Thailand, China is not the problem in Denmark Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
On 6 December 2020, to celebrate the 103rd Independence Day of Finland, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi had the pleasure of hosting a reception at the Metropole Hotel. As …
Nordic ambassadors celebrate Finland Independence day together in Hanoi Read More
After being absent in the market for a few years, Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna returns to the Malaysian market in early 2021. Famed for its highly capable off-road motorcycles, as …
Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna returns to the Malaysian market in early 2021 Read More
On 5 December 2020, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, pictured here together with the Nordic Ambassador and Deputies, attended the Auspicious Candle Lighting Ceremony in commemoration of the birthday anniversary of His …
Nordic Ambassadors attended Father’s day in Thailand Read More
On the International Anti-Corruption Day 9 December, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen and the Executive Director of Towards Transparency Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Vien signed …
Denmark signed agreement to support anti corruption efforts in Vietnam Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
Thailand is known to most as “the land of smiles”, but beneath the surface exists a divided society that not many people think about. The Danish author and trained journalist …
Danish journalist writes thriller novel about Thailand’s dark side Read More
The Department of Energy Technology (IFE) at the Norwegian town of Kjeller have been producing and exporting approximately 400,000 doses of the cancer drug Xofigo in the last seven years. …
Norway exports cancer medicine to China Read More
On 15 December 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Maritime cybersecurity readiness in 2021 and beyond: Trends, Predictions, Opportunity & Threat landscapes. Time: 6.00-7.30PM Hong …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec Read More
From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you Read More
On 2 December 2020 the Deputy Head of Mission at the Danish Embassy, Ms. Louise Holmsgaard and Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security, Mr. Pham Luong Son, signed the …
Denmark signed healthcare MOU in Vietnam for another two years Read More
“We are now carbon neutral!” announced the Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore on 3 December 2020. “In what could be seen as an early Christmas gift to the environment, the …
Danish embassy Singapore planted 2040 trees across Asia Read More
In the afternoon of 4 December 2020 the Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide had a constructive discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on numerous …
Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide discussed 50 year anniversary celebrations Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce – NordCham Philippines has announced that this coming Nordic Sustainability Awards Night is set on 19 January 2021, starting at 6:00 PM. “We invite all …
NordCham Philippines’ “Nordic Sustainability Awards Night” set for 19 January 2021 Read More
China closely followed the revelation of Hong Kong activist and ex-opposition lawmaker Ted Huis escape to Denmark. However during his visit, Ted Hui did not obtain any support from the …
China praises Danish Governments standpoint in Ted Hui self-exile case Read More
Frederiksborg Gymnasium & HF gives their 1st year and 2nd year students a different school day with the purpose of strengthening students’ global outlook and continuing to raise funds …
Danish students donate a day of work worth DKK 194.680 to school in Hanoi Read More
Swedish Kim Eriksson Sirawan, 39, is no longer just known for having been sentenced to death for drug offenses in Thailand. Nowadays he can also call himself a writer. Kim …
Swedish inmate sentenced to death in Thailand turns writer Read More
Did you know that every year, TIME highlights inventions that are impacting the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun? This year, Finnish innovations OURA and Solar Foods …
Finnish products on list of 100 best innovations in 2020 Read More
Denmark has committed additional USD 720,000 to further strengthen the efforts of the Myanmar Forest Department in fostering resilience of coastal communities in Rakhine and Taninthayi against the adverse impacts …
Denmark commits additional USD 720,000 to Climate Adaption for Coastal Communities programme in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish innovation companies in Malaysia, SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall joined forces to create HYBRIT – an initiative that endeavours to revolutionise steel-making. HYBRIT aims to replace coking coal, traditionally …
Sweden introduces fossil-free steel manufacturing in Malaysia Read More
When you are young it’s rare that you think about what might happen to you when you grow older…. Who, in their early years, wants to be reminded about becoming …
How to plan for your last decades? Read More
Krabi Spesialisten has for the past 17 years been working hard to bring an experience of a lifetime to visitors to the South of Thailand. Her goal remains to give her guests a …
Krabi Specialisten surviving Covid-19 Read More
A 34 year old Swedish man is accused of arranging to buy 83 firearms through a marketplace on the so-called ‘Dark web’. The dark web is a part of the …
Swedish part time resident of Cambodia accused of illegal international gun trade Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
The Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce releases captured moments and a memo from their Annual DTCC Christmas Lunch 3 December 2020. The post says: 130+ guests were registered and almost …
Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce shares photos from the Christmas Lunch Read More
In the evening of 8 December 2020 three speakers from Norway including H.E. Marte Ziolkowski, State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E Marita Sørheim-Rensvik, Special Envoy for Women, Peace …
Norway attended the Vietnam International Conference on 7-9 Dec Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore released on 8 December 2020 a thank you note from the Special Christmas Lunch that said: “So incredibly grateful to all the members that participated …
NBAS shared thank you note from Special Christmas Lunch Read More
Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi invites to the next energy webinar on 15 December: “Are you a Vietnamese company working in the LNG sector?,” asks the embassy. “Do you want …
Norwegian webinar on exploring LNG opportunities in Vietnam Read More
The sustainable urban planning book ‘Cities for People’ by Danish architect Jan Gehl has been translated into the Myanmar language and will be available soon for students, professionals, architects, engineers, …
Cities for People’ by Danish architect Jan Gehl translated to Myanmar language Read More
Ted Hui’s name went around the world when he, as part of the Hong Kong uprising in May 2020, threw a stink bomb in the Hong Kong Parliament Hall in …
Hong Kong activist Ted Hui has gone into exile after traveling to Denmark Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced on 3 December 2020 Year that the year 2020 of FBC had been as usual… almost. “We all have faced a challenging year in …
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore updates on overall 2020 Read More
The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites members to join the virtual event: CHRISTMAS @ THE CHAMBER on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 (07:00 – 21:00) First 20 minutes …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a virtual Christmas party Read More
The new Finnish Ambassador and the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia handed on 8 December their credentials to the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. …
Finnish and Danish ambassadors hands credentials to King of Malaysia Read More
During the festive month of December, the four Nordic embassies in Singapore bring the Nordic Christmas spirit to Singapore’s top luxury 5-star hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, and offer you a …
Enjoy Nordic Christmas Staycation with Mandarin Oriental Singapore Read More
Swedish fashion giant, H&M, donated 100,000 USD to the Philippine Red Cross to meet immediate needs of the 130,000 most vulnerable people affected by the recent typhoons. Olle Castell, Head …
H&M Foundation donated US$100,000 to help typhoon effected families in Philippines Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Juha Pyykkö presented his credentials to His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at a virtual ceremony held at the Presidential …
Ambassador H.E. Juha Pyykkö presented his credentials to His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte Read More
Finland reopened its embassy in Manila after almost a decade in apparent recognition of the importance of Asia in world economy and geopolitics. Finnish Ambassador H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkö was …
Embassy of Finland in Philippines reopened Read More
Visitors poured throughout the day into the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok which took place Sunday 6 December 2020. The event filled up the whole 19th floor of the Gaysorn …
Good turnout at Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Time goes by and it doesn’t feel like five years since we celebrated SWEA Bangkok’s 15th Anniversary. That evening was held at the private club “Pacific City Club” and we …
SWEA Bangkok celebrates its 20 Anniversary Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce introduced and welcomed on 1 December 2020 their new member, Epiroc. Epiroc is a leading global productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. With …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member Epiroc Read MoreColin Rampton interviews the Finnish bussiness entrepreneur in Hong Kong, Mika Jokela Perhaps it is a generalisation to say that Finnish folk are a resilient race, but my recent interview …
Mika Jokela – a hardy Finn in Hong Kong Read More
This year, 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On 24 December 1770, King Christian VII of Denmark signed the cabinet order that formally established …
2020 marks 250th anniversary to Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign affair Read More