Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 19 October Vaisala announced a new project for a collaborative research and demonstration environment concerning air quality in China. The company is building a dense air quality observation network …
New ground-breaking concept from Vaisala: air quality measuring in China Read MoreAs the humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) has grown into of the region’s largest man-made humanitarian crises in decades, and with enormous needs also within Rakhine State, the non-profit …
H&M humanitarian support for Rakhine state refugees Read More
On 9 November the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting a ‘low-key’ seminar with Mr Jørgen Sevild who will share an insight in how to set up a …
Norwegian ‘Start-up in Hong Kong’ seminar Read More
Team Finland is arranging a road show for Finnish Cleantech and Clean Energy Companies who are seriously aiming to the Chinese market. The road show, during 12 – 16 November …
China Cleantech Roadshow 2017 Read More
Within a four-year innovative partnership the non-profit H&M Foundation and The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has announced ground-breaking solutions to recycle blend textiles into new …
H&M and Hong Kong textile institute in textile recycling breakthrough Read More
Finland, in late September, allocated EUR 380,000 to the Red Cross to support its humanitarian aid in Bangladesh, along the border with Myanmar. More than 420,000 Rohingya had up until …
Finland gives support to Rohingya refugees through the Red Cross Read More
A large number of international and regional organisations, no less than 55, have written a Joint Open Letter requesting to reconvene the members of the Paris Conference on Cambodia. The …
55 organisations request to reconvene the Paris Conference on Cambodia Read More
On 5 October the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce arranged what seemed to be a slightly new networking concept: ‘TSCC Business Talks’. The attending members and other guests of TSCC were …
Thai-Swedish ‘Business Talks’ with Business Sweden, Nordea Read More
As Norway attend the travel convention ITB Asia is held in Singapore. On this occasion, H.E. Ambassador Anita Nergaard held a reception at the residence – in cooperation with Innovation …
Norway at ITB Asia Read More
Danish EMS-partner (Electronics manufacturing services) GPV announced in late September that they would invest in capacity extensions in both Denmark and Thailand. “Things are happening very quickly right now, and …
Danish GPV increases capacity in Thailand Read More
25 October 2017, H.E. Ambassador Anita Nergaard presented her credentials to H.E. Madam President Halimah Yacob at the Istana. Ambassador Nergaard looks forward to further deepening the relations between Singapore …
New Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore presented credentials Read More
150 people attended the BBQ and Beach Party at Sentosa 22 September, hosted by Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) and the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore. The Party took place at Coastes …
Norwegians’ Singapore Beach Party 2017 Read More
As Nordea Private Banking is setting in motion its Asian expansion, Mr Fredrik Lager was recruited in April as the new General Manager. Well-known to the Nordic community in Southeast …
Out to expand with Nordea: Fredrik Lager! Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerc in China, DCCC, is inviting you for an update on the outcome of the 19th Communist Party Congress in Beijing. Co-founder of Trivium/China and former …
Danes in China invite to post-Communist Party Congress briefing Read More
The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), on 10 October 2017, celebrated its 25 years Anniversary with an Awards Night at Hotel St. Regis, Bangkok. The 150 guests attending the …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce celebrated 25 years Read More
To honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, craftspeople of the Danish jewellery company Pandora, which has over 12,400 Thai jewellery artisans, have manufactured 12,999 Daradat flowers. The pieces were presented …
Pandora produced 12,999 Daradat flowers for Thai Royal Cremation Read More
Finland once again attended Educa 2017 in Bangkok Thailand, with EduCluster Finland exhibiting and Finland hosting a Special Seminar on the topic: ‘Change is possible’ – Through Finnish Innovations in …
Finland at Educa 2017 Thailand Read More
ITB Asia in Singapore is under way during 25-27 October 2017, , with a record of 70 exhibitors from all over Finland promoting their services in Singapore. The Finland stand …
70 Finnish exhibitors attend ITB Asia travel show Singapore Read More
The F&B company D’Evenitif in Kong Kong invites to the ‘Gustav Nordic Pop-Up Bar’, taking place on Thursday 2 November, at VEA Restaurant & Lounge. Master mixologist Antonio Lai will …
Gustav Nordic Pop-Up Bar 2017 in Hong Kong Read More
Sweden will hold a special ceremony to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 26 October 2017, which is the Royal Cremation Day. H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej had received the …
Swedish Ceremony to Honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Royal Cremation Day Read More
On 5-10 November Team Finland will be visiting Vietnam with Mr. Petri Peltonen, Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Finland’s business delegation to Vietnam will bring companies …
Team Finland visits Vietnam in November 2017 Read More
The Vietnam Internet Forum 2017, taking place on 27-28 November in Hanoi, will discuss Internet’s contributions to an open, sustainable and innovative society. Focus is on Internet accessibility and digital …
Sweden co-hosts Vietnam Internet Forum 2017 Read More
The 6th annual human rights dialogue between Sweden and Cambodia took place from 16-18 October in Phnom Penh. The deliberations were led by Sweden’s Ambassador for human rights, democracy and …
Sweden expresses great concern for Cambodia’s democracy Read More
Out of the rabbit hole or through the looking glass? In order to counteract the great recession and the deepest financial crisis in generations, central bankers have dug deep into …
Singapore seminar with Handelsbanken Chief Strategist Claes Måhlén Read More
On the 19 October, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong together with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce hosted an E-Commerce seminar about doing E-Commerce in China. With speakers …
E-Commerce seminar held in Hong Kong Read More
On 21 September the Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong hosted a breakout session at the Shared Value Forum 2017 to speak about the Swedish Model …
Hong Kong: Swedish Model at the Shared Value Forum Read More
On 25 October 2017 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong hosts the breakfast seminar ‘Reaping the strategic benefits of digitalization’. Digitalization has already entered boardroom discussions and is …
Digitalization benefits Swedcham Hong Kong seminar Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is on 26 October hosting the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at Shangri-la Fort. NordCham Philippines, in partnership with the European Philippines Business Network …
CSR theme at upcoming Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon Manila Read More
We all know that the popular Finnish Sauna is good for both body and mind. Spending time in the sauna with friends or just sitting by your self is relaxing …
Your choice: do you opt for sauna or ice lab? Read More
On 17 October Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Rasmus A. Kristensen gave an opening speech at the conference ‘Religion journalism in Asia’ at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara(UMN). The conference which was organized …
Denmark supported religion journalism conference Read More
Defence and security company Saab announced in September that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) commenced successful operational trials of Saab’s Aerobahn Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) solution. Saab is a …
Hong Kong airport Saab solution trials commenced Read More
On 27 October Vietnamese Student Association in Finland (VSAF) arranges a networking event for Finnish companies with business projects in Vietnam. Get in touch with Vietnamese students in the central …
Helsinki networking for Finnish businesses in Vietnam Read More
Volvo Buses has announced receiving an order for 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore. The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) has awarded Volvo Buses an order for 50 Volvo …
Breakthrough for Volvo hybrid buses Southeast Asia Read More
During 18-20 October, Finnish Kyrö Distillery Company & Runway Bar in Central, Hong Kong are teaming up to celebrate Gin Jubilee 2017. Over the course of three days the bar …
Awarded Finnish Napue gin at Hong Kong festival Read More
Finnair has celebrated their first anniversary of the A350 service between Helsinki, Finland and Singapore. “With pride, Finnair has been flying high with the great aircraft for the comfort of …
One year anniversary for Finnair’s A350 Helsinki – Singapore route Read More
The Minister of Education of Finland, Ms. Sanni Grahn-Laasonen and a Finnish Business Delegation visited the People’s Republic of China; Beijing and Hong Kong SAR on 9- 12 October 2017. …
Finnish education know-how promoted in Hong Kong, China Read More The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has proudly announced the first Swedish Foreign Trade Scholarship (Svenska Utrikeshandelsstipendiet) available for students from universities in Sweden! The scholarship by the …
Apply for Hong Kong Swedish Foreign Trade Scholarship! Read More
The Arctic Frontiers Abroad Forum was held in Singapore for the first time on 29 September 2017. Mr Sam Tan, Singapore’s Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry …
First ‘Arctic Frontiers Abroad Forum’ in Singapore Read More
The ILO and the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok on 10-11 October 2017 convened a meeting to support the development of a possible future regional programme to promote decent work, …
ILO-Sweden decent work garment sector Asian supply chains meeting Read More
On 14 November Innovation Norway and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore are jointly organising the ‘Norway-Singapore Maritime Digitalisation Forum 2017’ The maritime industry is facing up to a new …
Norway-Singapore Maritime Digitalisation Forum 2017 Read More
NordCham Philippines extends their deepest gratitude to their sponsors for supporting the Crayfish Party 2017, which was held last September 16, 2017 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. NordCham’s biggest …
Nordic Crayfish Party 2017 Read More
Parents with children aged 0-5 years old are invited to join us for our annual Early Years Halloween Open Afternoon. Come learn about our excellent Early Years programme at the …
Early Years Open Afternoon 31 October 2017 Read More
In mid October the Embassy of Sweden, Singapore in partnership with the Swedish Institute and IKEA launched ‘Swedish Dads and Singaporean Dads’ a photo exhibition at the art gallery the …
Swedish Dads and Singaporean Dads expo Read More
Two visionary and internationally recognised companies of Finnish design and architecture, PES-Architects and Avarte Shanghai Showroom have relocated to a joint studio space in Shanghai’s Yangpu District. To celebrate the …
Finnish design firms in Shanghai relocated Read More
Damco’s expertise is not just freight movements, but the entire sequence of interdependent connections that make goods visible and available wherever, whenever. With that in mind, Damco on 5 October …
Danish freight company Damco opened in Cambodia Read More
On 4 October Kalmar, part of Cargotec, signed a contract with BMT Pacific Limited for an order of four Kalmar SmartPower Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes. The new Kalmar machines will …
Kalmar Cranes contract in Thailand Read More
Cargotec Corporation (listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Finland) announced on 29 September that its subsidiary MacGregor is establishing its Head office in Singapore. This ends a period of more than three …
Cargotec’s MacGregor sets up Singapore head office Read More
In Ebeltoft, a romantic town near Randers and Arhus in Denmark, a house carries the intriguing name “Lille Siam” or in English “Little Siam”. And yes, indeed it has a …
Historical Thai-Danish house for sale in Ebeltoft, Denmark Read More
Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society (SPAS) and their partners gathered in Yangon for five days of intense planning and strategizing for peace building in Myanmar in mid September. Anna Åkerlund, …
Swedish peace building strategy planning in Myanmar Read More
CaoHeJing Guigu Creative Headquarters, Shanghai Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects’ design for the new CaoHeJing Guigu Creative Headquarters in Shanghai broke ground on Monday 18th September. Developed by government-backed CaoHeJing Hi-Tech …
Ground breaking ceremonies in China for Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Read More