Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Norwegian government is now intervening to bring home Yimin Dong, a Norwegian citizen and former top seller of Norwegian salmon in China, who has been imprisoned there for over …
Norwegian government seeks transfer for ‘Salmon Queen’ imprisoned in China Read More
Finnish tech giant Nokia and Vietnam’s leading telecom provider Viettel have announced plans to jointly deploy 5G equipment across 22 provinces in Vietnam by the end of 2024. This marks …
Nokia and Viettel roll out 5G across Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been signed into law by king Maha Vajiralongkorn on Spetember 24. This makes Thailand the third country in Asia to legalize same sex marriages …
Thailand’s king legalizes same sex marriage Read More
Lime Petroleum, a Norwegian subsidiary of Singapore’s Rex International, is increasing its stake in the North Sea oil field operated by Repsol Norge. This move follows a deal with OKEA, …
Lime Petroleum boosts stake in North Sea oil Read More
Denmark-based Saxo Bank, headquartered in Copenhagen, announced plans to close its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It will also scale back operations in Tokyo, according to Nikkei Asia. The …
Saxo Bank close Hong Kong and China offices Read More
Visit to Denmark Last week, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Minh Hằng visited Denmark, bringing an invitation from Vietnam’s Prime Minister for Danish participation in the P4G Summit in Hanoi, …
Denmark and Vietnam boost P4G role for global climate action Read More
Finland will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, eight years earlier than planned, citing high upkeep costs, according to The Straits Times. The pandas, brought …
Panda duo in Finland going back to China due to rising costs Read More
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Finland’s Ambassador Saija Nurminen on Monday, highlighting the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening ties with Finland. President Marcos expressed optimism for increased collaboration in …
Philippines’ president Marcos strengthens ties with Finland during meeting with Finnish ambassador Nurminen Read More
The European Union is being called upon by a coalition of environmental and human rights groups to classify Sarawak, Malaysia, as “high risk” under its new anti-deforestation law. Organizations like …
EU urged to address Indigenous rights violations in Sarawak under new anti-deforestation law Read More
A recent report by the UN’s special rapporteur reveals troubling connections between Swedish fund manager Länsförsäkringar and the default pension fund AP7, indicating they hold shares in companies supplying military …
Swedish funds linked to Myanmar military junta Read More