Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam will co-host a webminar with HCMC Department of Customs on how to apply to the new rules regarding the Euro-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement …
EuroCham Vietnam co-host a webminar on custom rules and EVFTA Read More
Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.
Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E.Björn Häggmark held a virtual meeting with Cambodian students who are on their way to achieve their higher education goals in Sweden on 14 August 2020. During …
Ambassador Häggmark congratulated Cambodian students going to Sweden Read More
The Ambassador of Philippines to Denmark H.E. Leo M. Herrera-Lim welcomes the second group of 167 Filipino seafarers in Denmark on 13 August 2020. This follows the first batch of …
Philippines embassy welcomes 2nd group of Filipino seafarers to Denmark Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes the new ambassador H.E.Sandra Jensen Landi on 14 August 2020. Due to Covid-19 measure practicing in the country, the ambassador and the embassy …
Singapore welcomes the new Danish Ambassador virtually Read More
The UN published a Sustainable Development Report, base on performance of all member countries on 17 August 2020. Scandinavian countries are leading position in working towards sustainable future. Sweden led …
Sweden leads in the way of sustainable living Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invites you to a virtual ′′ square meeting ′′ via Zoom led by Sweden’s ambassador to Singapore H.E. Niclas Kvarnström 25 August 2020 at. …
Swedish embassy in Singapore invites to webminar Read More
The annual coastal cleanup by the EU in Thailand announced the date for this year campaign to be 18 September 2020. For 2020’s location has moved from coastal clean up …
EU Beach Cleanup day on 18 September 2020 Read MoreThai students seeking higher education opportunity and seeking advice are invited to join the European Union’s Eramus Mundus Scholarships webminar on 17 August 2020 at 8pm. With this webminar, participants …
Erasmus Mundus hosts a Thai webminar how to win scholarships to study in Europe Read More
Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong (NIH-HK) invites Fintech crowd to participate in the up-coming Hong Kong FInTech Week 2020 happening on 2-6 November 2020. The announcement said: “Hosts by …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong announced the date for Fintechweek 2020 Read More
Embassy of Finland in Yangon announced on 17 August 2020 that the office is back to operations in Myanmar. The Embassy was temporarily closed due to the corona virus pandemic. …
Embassy of Finland in Yangon resumes operations Read More
The Swedish embassy in Myanmar announced on 13 August 2020 that #Team Europe and UNFPA continue to support women in vulnerable communities in Myanmar with mobile health teams during the …
Supporting women in vulnerable communities in Myanmar Read More
Members of EuroCham Medical Devices & Diagnostics Sector Committee (MDD SC) presented to the Ministry of Health – National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control 12,000 test kits of …
EUROCHAM donated medical devices and Diagnostics SC test kits to Vietnam Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce published member’s staycation experience in Hong Kong on 13 August 2020. Find out more on how Linda Karlson enjoys her staycation moments here
SwedCham Hong Kong member shares staycation experience Read More
A Finnish Maritime event was held at FinChi (Finland-China Innovation Center) in Shanghai, with 17 companies participating physically and more than 60 participants online, on 14 August 2020. At the …
Finnish Deputy Consul General attended a maritime industry event in Shanghai Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society of Scandinavian Siam Society announced on 14 August 2020 that there are now only 10 spaces left for Wissen Co Cup. The announcement said: Dear Thai …
Only 10 spots left in Wissen Co Cup 2020 by Thai Nordic Golf Society Read More
The Danish Embassy in China announced that a visa processing center handling applications from China and Japan has moved to the Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou headed by former Danish …
The Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou is handling visa applications from Beijing, Shanghai,Tokyo Read More
The European Union in Indonesia published an article to help internet consumers recognize and avoid online scam during the pandemic on 14 August 2020. Have you experienced misleading ads or …
The EU in Indonesia published how to avoid Covid-19 related scam online Read More
The Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam (SANV) announced on 13 August 2020 that their Send off Fika event moves the date to be 16 August 2020. Their statement said: Hej new …
Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam’s Send Off-event moved to 16 August 2020 Read More
On 30 July, the European Union imposed its first ever cyber-sanctions against six individuals and three entities involved in significant cyber-attacks or attempted cyber-attacks against the EU or its Member …
EU imposes first ever cyber-sanctions to prevent cyber attacks Read More
ScandMedia has launched the start of a long term project to intensify the company’s presence on social media. In charge of this initiative is Monica Moller, the youngest of the two …
ScandMedia intensifies social media presence Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Myanmar published an article that sums up work from partner countries in developments, handling how to reopen schools. The article is also available in Finnish …
Finland sums up on how development partner countries handling schools reopening during the pandemic Read More
Denmark leads in the United Nations’s E-Government survey 2020,according to the embassy of Denmark in Myanmar’s announcement on 14 August 2020. The E-Government survey by United Nations’s Department and Economy …
The UN ranks Denmark the highest score for E-Government Read More
The European Union Delegation to Singapore published 6 August 2020 a report on trade industry with positive result of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) has proven to be beneficial …
Rising imports from Singapore to the EU proves that EUSFTA is beneficial to both sides Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) invites Smart City related companies to join the next virtual event happening on 26 August 2020. As part of the Smart Cities Virtual Market …
Nordic Innovation House invites related companies to join Smart Cities Programme 2020 Webminar Read More
The Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh welcomes the First Secretary / Environment and Climate Change – Mr. Magnus André. “I very much look forward to learning more about Cambodia’s culture …
Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh welcomes First Secretary Read More
The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …
The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 11 August 2020 that ELIRON Cargo Tracking has taken important role in the new logistic train route from Hefei to …
ELIRON helps track cargo on China-Finland train link Read More
Non essential travels from Singapore to Finland will not allow, according to an official Finnish announcement. The regular transit flights continue to operate as usual but all passengers will remain …
Finland blocks non essential travel from Singapore Read More
Vestas has secured more contracts with China and Vietnam on 11-12 August 2020. The Vietnam order means Vestas secured the 8th project for the country, while 2 other agreements with …
Vestas signs 1GW orders from Vietnam and China Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore announced on 13 August 2020 that the annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner will take place on 15 October … next year. Due to current Coronavirus situation …
Norwegian Seafood Dinner in Singapore set for 15 October … 2021 Read More
The embassy of Denmark announced on 12 August 2020, its support for vulnerable communities producing Covid-19 protections before the schools reopen. The statement said: “Denmark has supported the Centre for …
Denmark supports communities producing masks and soap before schools reopen Read More
Back in the 1990’s and until the early 2000’s Swedish-Finnish hotelier Sam-Erik Ruttman was a well-known face within Bangkok’s expatriate community. Then, working for Dusit Hotels & Resorts he was …
On Covid-19 and the future of hospitality: Sam-Erik Ruttman Read More
On August 10 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard visited the shared offices of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce and LV Technology & Shaw Group. Here the Ambassador met with …
Danish Ambassador visited DanCham Read More
Expats in Thailand are actively taking control of their physical health while they struggle with their mental health 77% of expats in Thailand admit that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted …
Expats in Thailand leading healthier lives during lockdown Read More
Ikea has released a series called “SAMMANKOPPLA”, which is the work of collaboration with Grayhound Original Bangkok, available to to the public from 7 August 2020. Bhanu Inkawat, the Founder …
Ikea releases new collection collaborated with Grayhound Original Bangkok Read More
The Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Morten Høglund reflect his opinion on Vietnam’s role in ASEAN to mark the 25 anniversary for Vietnam joining the Organization. Please read the …
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN reflects on Vietnam as ASEAN’s Chairman Read More
The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …
Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels Read More
Norcham Vietnam, on behalf of EuroCham Vietnam, has announced the date for the annual Gala Dinner to be 30 October 2020. The EuroCham Gala Dinner 2020 is one of EuroCham’s …
EuroCham Vietnam’s annual Gala Dinner 2020 set for 30 October 2020 Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar has announced how Swedish citizens living in Myanmar can participate in the elections in Sweden by voting at the Swedish honorary consulate in Yangon. …
Swedes in Myanmar can vote at the Swedish Honorary Consulate office Read More
The European Union in Indonesia announced a live session talkshow by the ASEAN ambassador, broadcasting via Youtube live on 10 August 2020. The EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans will …
The EU Ambassador to ASEAN broadcasting live talk show via Youtube channel on 10 August at 2pm Jakarta time Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
Due to the national restrictions to curb spreading of Coronavirus, Swedish School in Singapore has moved the course online in accordance to the government’s regulations. The Embassy of Sweden in …
Swedish School in Singapore moves curriculum to online platform Read More
On 6 August 2020, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Philippines visited Puerto Princesa’s City Mayor office to show supports to medical staffs by donating medical supply to front liner staffs. …
Norway gives medical protection supplies to frontliners in Puerto Princesa City Read More
Denmark supports an education section at the Attorney Generals Office of Myanmar through co-funding project with UKAID and IDLO. The Danish embassy in Myanmar announced in a statement: It is …
Denmark co-funding training at Myanmar Attorney General Office Read More
Representatives from flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea and Singapore met at a virtual event, joined by representatives from IMO, International …
Eu-Asia coastal and port authorities join forces to develop alignment and standards for autonomous ships Read More
The Embassy of Sweden invites together with Business Sweden and in partnership with the ECCP – European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, to the “Accelerating Change in the Automotive …
Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines co-host a webminar on automotive industry Read More
The shipping container was loaded on a train in the Chinese city of Hefei in in mid-July 2020. Less than two weeks later, it had made it through Kazakhstan and …
Hefei-Narvik train shipment has potential to be alternative route to shipping industry Read More
Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company announced on 6 August 2020, that the company is supporting the secondary packaging production of “Peungpa Products” from Peungpa shop operated …
Tetrapak Thailand supports Friends in need of ‘Pa’ volunteer foundation Read More