Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On September 6, the Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum focused on digital transformation, energy transition, and innovation. The event underscored the strong economic ties between Vietnam and Sweden, celebrating 55 years of …
Vietnam-Sweden business forum highlights digital transformation and innovation Read More
The Swedish-rooted, Chinese-owned company Volvo has scaled back its electric vehicle ambitions, announcing Wednesday that it will no longer aim to produce only electric cars by 2030. The company also …
Volvo lowers electric vehicle targets and profit goals Read More
Danish lighting brand Louis Poulsen, known for its iconic designs, is celebrating 150 years of innovation with a special exhibition in Manila. The Danish Embassy in Manila shared details of …
Louis Poulsen celebrates 150 years with special exhibition in Manila Read More
A new study from Roskilde University has uncovered a significant connection between air pollution and increased infertility risk among Danish men. According to the research, for every 5 micrograms per …
Air pollution linked to infertility risk for Danish men, China in similar concerns Read More
Noi Bai Airport and three other airports in northern Vietnam will be closed on Saturday as Typhoon Yagi approaches. The typhoon is expected to hit the country late Friday. Noi …
Airports in Vietnam closes Saturday due to typhoon Read More
Five AstraZeneca employees have been detained by Chinese police, according to Bloomberg News. The arrests are part of an investigation into the illegal import of cancer medication into China. AstraZeneca …
Several AstraZeneca employees arrested in China Read More
Danish furniture company Jysk is closing its stores in Thailand after nearly six years due to challenges in retaining its customer base following Covid-19. “It was the franchisee, Boonthavorn Group, …
Danish furniture store Jysk closes in Thailand Read More
China has prohibited the adoption of Chinese children by foreign families, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. The only exception to this ban is if the adoptive …
China bans international adoptions Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Hanoi has announced on their Facebook page that the 14th European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will open with the Finnish documentary Karaoke Paradise by director Einari Pakkanen. …
Finnish documentary to open European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia has appointed Mats Remmen Frenningsmoen as its new Head of Administration and Consular Affairs. With extensive experience from his previous roles at the Norwegian …
New Head of Administration and Consular Affairs at Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia Read More