Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affair revealed that the Malaysian government would assist Laos in preparing to become the ASEAN chair in 2024. Both parties discussed the matter during the …
Malaysia to assist Laos in preparing for ASEAN chairmanship Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) urged people to come and visit the event, “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023” that is currently ongoing in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Udon Thani, …
Join Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023 Read More
Travelers visiting the island of Ulko-Tammio in Finland will be asked to keep their phones in their pockets this summer. The aim is to encourage holidaymakers to take a break …
Finland announces the world’s first phone-free tourist island Read More
The bilateral relationship between Denmark and the Philippines was celebrated during the Denmark Day 2023 celebration held at the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila. On the occasion, the Danish Ambassador …
Denmark celebrates ties with Philippines Read More
Singapore shed a spot in the latest world competitiveness ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The IMD’s World Competitiveness Centre revealed that the city-state was placed …
Denmark in top three while Singapore falls one spot in 2023 global competitiveness index Read More
The authorities in Myanmar destroyed more than $446 million worth of illegal drugs seized from around the country. This was to mark an annual international anti-drug trafficking day on Monday, …
Myanmar burns $446 million worth of seized drugs Read More
Danish Maersk has added to its growing numbers of methanol dual-fuel containerships. The company has signed a deal for six new 9,000 teu vessels at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. Maersk …
Maersk moves deeper on methanol with six newbuilds in China Read More
Danish LEGO just opened a LEGO Certified Store in Shangri-La Plaza, Pasig City in the Philippines. “LEGO is about growing. You can start very young,” Franz-Michael Mellbin, Denmark’s Ambassador to …
New LEGO store with AI opens in Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand recently organized a seminar addressing “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” in Bangkok. Attending the event were the Swedish Ambassador …
Seminar on “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” held in Bangkok Read More
The Norway-Vietnam Business Forum was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Attending the forum were the Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken, Regional Director of Innovation Norway for Asia Ole …
Norway-Vietnam Business Forum held in Vietnam Read More
A roller coaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement in Stockholm, Sweden caused one person dead and nine people injured on Sunday, 25 June 2023. Eyewitnesses said the park’s Jetline …
One killed, several injured in roller coaster crash in Sweden Read More
It all began with my boss and a work trip to Kuala Lumpur. I had already set up a line of interviews in KL and in this context, my boss …
The headache of a train journey – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok by train Read More
A UN expert has emphasized the need for a fundamental reconsideration of the global approach to the crisis in Myanmar. Thomas Andrews, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human …
UN expert urges global reconsideration of Myanmar crisis Read More
After a consistent period of growth, Malaysia’s garment imports from Vietnam decreased in the first quarter of 2023. The inbound shipments totaled $42.631 million from January to March 2023. This …
Malaysia’s garment imports from Vietnam fall to $42.6 million Read More
Malaysia will take action against U.S. tech giant Meta over its refusal to comply with the country’s rules. The country’s communications regulator said Friday, June 23. Despite requests for cooperation, …
Malaysia to act against Meta Read More
Beijing has been experiencing temperatures above 40 degrees three days in a row. On Thursday, June 22, the barometer reached 41.1 degrees Celsius in the Chinese capital. It is the …
Extreme heat ravages Beijing Read More
It’s not uncommon that Nordic persons come to regions like Asia and perform important work without being noticed or earning much attention beyond their own field. Senior Education Specialist Dr. …
Aija Rinkinen: Finnish education specialist advising Malaysia on World Bank assignment Read More
The Swedish parliament officially abandoned its 100% renewable energy target to meet net-zero by 2045 this week. Instead, the country is now looking to build more nuclear reactors. “We need …
Sweden abandons 100% renewable energy goal Read More
This year’s Global gender gap index shows that Thailand has significantly improved on gender equality in the category of educational attainment. The country is ranked 61st, which is up from …
Global gender gap index reports progress in Thailand and the Philippines Read More
The launching ceremony of the “electric scooters as motorcycle-taxi” project of the United Nations Environment Program was held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 23. TAILG of China donated electric …
Chinese EV manufacturer supports Thailand to promote electric scooters Read More
Danish energy trading house InCommodities on Friday, June 23, posted a record pre-tax profit for 2022 of 1.37 billion euros. Benefiting from gas and power market volatility the company is …
Danish trader InCommodities eyes Asia expansion Read More
Vietnam-focused private equity firm PENM Partners is understood to be tapping family offices to raise capital for its fifth investment vehicle. The Danish firm has previously secured commitments predominantly from …
Danish private equity company focuses on Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Nobel Prize Museum has offered scholarship positions for international teachers from several countries including the Philippines to attend the program “Nobel Prize Teacher Summit. The event will take …
Swedish Nobel Prize Museum offers scholarship positions for international teachers Read More
The European Union (EU) recently published a warning of the rise of mosquito-borne viral diseases in Europe due to climate change, reported the Taiwan News. The climate crisis in the …
EU warns of rise of of mosquito-borne viral diseases due to climate change Read More
The Swedish industrial equipment and network company opens a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in order to expand its business in the Asian market. According to Evertiq, …
Swedish HMS firm opens new office in Vietnam Read More
Chinese exports of used cooking oil (UCO) to Singapore jumped to a record in May. This is most likely due to more demand from Finnish Neste’s renewable fuel factory. Shipments …
Singapore buys record amount of used cooking oil from China due to Finnish factory Read More
Swedish arms are still being exported to Myanmar’s military regime via Indian arms sales. This is according to Justice for Myanmar (JFM). An investigation by JFM discovered that the Indian …
Swedish Arms Exported to Myanmar Read More
Stricter security checks will be conducted on dual citizens or people with links to foreign countries who apply for sensitive jobs. The head of the Swedish Security Service announced Tuesday, …
Sweden to increase security checks for dual-citizens Read More
Business Finland APAC Regional Meeting was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to reflect on the success stories of promoting Finnish businesses in the Asia-Pacific region. Joining the …
Business Finland APAC Meeting held in Vietnam Read More
Threats against LGBTQ+ and the Pride festival for celebrating gender diversity in Oslo, Norway have intensified, the Norwegian Police Security Service said Wednesday. The threats have come from right-wing extremists …
Threats against LGBTQ and Pride festival in Norway increases Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched the “Amazing Muay Thai Travel Experience” campaign to promote the ancient Muay Thai boxing styles from four regions. The four regions include …
Tourism Authority in Thailand launches Muay Thai boxing campaign in four regions Read More
The former headquarters of the East Asiatic Company (EAC), built in 1884 on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is currently undergoing renovations. Asset World Corp Public Company Limited …
EAC’s former headquarters in Bangkok to become luxury hotel Read More
DABGO invites to Sommer Stambord, Wednesday 2 of August, at Villa Copenhagen. For this year’s Sommer Stambord, DABGO will focus on the experience abroad and its value. Is foreign experience …
DABGO invites to Sommer Stambord first Wednesday in August Read More
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) invites Finland to participate in building the Nusantara National Capital. Nusantara is the future capital of Indonesia. That is determined and regulated by Law …
Finland invited to participate in building Nusantara National Capital Read More
Malaysia Airlines has introduced a voluntary carbon offset program in collaboration with CHOOSE, a climate tech company from Norway. The initiative allows customers to offset the carbon emissions from their …
Malaysia Airlines unveils voluntary carbon offset initiative in collaboration with Norwegian firm Read More
Midea Group Co. has dropped its pursuit of Electrolux AB due to the Swedish firm being unreceptive to a deal. The two companies have been discussing terms of a potential …
Chinese Midea drops pursuit of Swedish Electrolux Read More
Maersk Tankers has moved its Singapore office from Harbour Front to OUE Downtown in the Central Business District. The move supports the company in providing its service to partners in …
Maersk Tankers installs new Singapore office Read More
The opening of the new LEGO Certified Store at Shangri-La Plaza was recently held in the Philippines. The new store was run under Ban Kee Trading, Inc, a prominent name …
LEGO Certified Store at Shangri-La Plaza in Philippines opens Read More
Norway proposed plans to open its waters to deep-sea mining on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. The areas to be opened are in the Greenland Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the …
Norway proposes plans to open its waters to deep-sea mining Read More
Iceland’s government announced that it would suspend whale hunting until the end of August this year due to animal welfare concerns on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. “I have taken the …
Iceland suspends whale hunting until August Read More
Five of eight civilians taken hostage by the military in Shwebo Township were found dead by locals over the weekend. Their bodies were dismembered in what survivors and members of …
Myanmar military accused of using explosives in execution of five civilians Read More
A former assistant central bank governor in China’s central bank, Fan Yifei, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery. Fan is the highest-ranking official of the People’s Bank of China …
Deputy central bank governor in China arrested on suspicion of bribery Read More
Indonesian police have this month arrested nearly 500 suspects involved in the trafficking of more than 1,500 victims. This is according to officials on Tuesday, June 20. Indonesia is one …
Indonesia arrests nearly 500 for human trafficking Read More
Malaysia is close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to impose widespread restrictions on short-stay rentals like Airbnb. This is after one of its most popular holiday hotspots …
Malaysia set to have Southeast Asia’s first nationwide Airbnb control Read More
Danish biotech firm Novozymes is eager to capture opportunities in China. The company intends to intensify its focus on innovation and offering localized biotech solutions, the company states. China’s optimized …
Danish Novozymes bets on China’s green push Read More
Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand Marimekko is set to make its Singapore debut. The brand is to open its first store and cafe concept in the Ion Orchard shopping mall …
Finnish fashion brand Marimekko enters Singapore Read More
The book series “Nature of Sourdough” by Thai Chef Sakullak Laisuwannchat of Lynn Loaf was awarded the “Best Bread Book in the World” by Gourmand’s 2023 World Cookbook. The Food …
Thai chef book wins “Best Bread Book in the World” award of Gourmand 2023 World Cookbook Read More
The Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 showing that Taiwan rose up to the 6th most competitive …
Taiwan rises to 6th in IMD world competitiveness rankings Read More
The authorities of Lao’s province Luang Prabang recently organized a training session for entrepreneurs under the theme of “Certification of the sustainability of the long-term Lao project for business in …
Laos promotes sustainable tourism Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong and AquaNordics, invites SwedCham members and friends to a Nordic-themed After Work drink, at cocktail bar Sam Fancy in Central, Wednesday, June 21 from 7-11pm. As an …
Join Midsummer Mingle at Sam Fancy with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More