Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Young and Resilient Research Centre has in partnerships with Save the Childen Hong Kong recieved $198,600 from the Tech Coalition Safe Online Fund. This money will be the stepping …
New funding found for child explotation study Read More
– Now aiming also at increased midnight sun tourism There is at least one place on this planet that people wonder – when coming across it for the very first …
Finland of Santa Claus: Rovaniemi, a globally recognised destination – promoted in Asia Read More
The Philippines and Sweden has decided to work together to support the green transition by promoting sustainable mining. The Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga emphathized how the Philippine mining industry …
Sweden and the Philippines aim for sustainable mining Read More
The media The Local Denmark has peformed a survey as to how the Danes, or the Danish system, could be more inclusive for foreigners living in the country, and they …
How Danes can be more inclusive towards foreigners Read More
The Seafood Expo Asia, which will be held in Singapore in 2024, will have four new countries attending this year, one of these being Denmark, and two new national country …
Seafood Expo Asia is now joined by Denmark Read More
NordCham Philippines, Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines, are hosting a Manila Viking Party for anyone who is interested in celebrating their viking heritage. The event is described by the host …
NordCham hosts Manila Viking Party Read More
At least 16 wind energy facilities has been approved by the Philippine government. Included in the 16 wind energy facilities is a P163 billion project funed by Denmark The facilities …
The Philippine government approve large wind facility Read More
An ASEAN fair featuring farm prouce, food, handicrafts, garment and textiles were hosted this weekend in Stockholm, 15 June 2024. It was organized by the ASEAN Commitee in Stockholm with …
ASEAN fair hosted in Stockholm Read More
The Ambassadors from the Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish Embassies in the Philippines has announced how they are working together with the Philippine Government to protect the children and to …
Nordic Ambassadors support the Philippines fight against digital predators Read More
The Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh, met the Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Kjell Tormod Pettersen. The ambassador discussed follow-ups on the Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee Meeting …
ASEAN representative met Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Read More
A parcel from Denmark containing illegal drugs was seized in the Philippines last week. The parcel contained narcotics worth around US $230.000 and it led to the arrest of an …
Danish drug parcel seized in the Philippines Read More
The Stockholm-based European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has announced a significant increase in dengue fever and other mosquito-based diseases in Europe. The centre appoints the rise to …
Dengue fever is spreading in Europe Read More
The Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Political-Security Community Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz met with the Ambassador of Sweden to ASEAN Daniel Blockert. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperations between Sweden and ASEAN. …
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN meets Swedish Ambassador Read More
In Norway it is required that foreigners from outside the European Union complete theoretical and practical courses to be able to work as nurses in Norway. Recently sixty-eight Filipino nurses …
Many Filipino nurses finish study program in Norway Read More
If a foreign citizen wants to immigrate to Denmark they have to meet multiple demands. One of them is that they have to pass the Danish Citizenship test. This test …
Danish citizenship test for the public Read More
By the 1 July 2024 health-care workers will be added to the so-called Positive List in Denmark. When a field of work is on this list, it will make it …
Healthcare workers added to the Danish “Positive List” Read More
The Swedish Defense Minister, Pål Jonson, has expressed his concern about the current situation in the South China Sea. He believes that actions against the Philippines threaten global security. “Let …
Swedish Defense chief concerned about situation in South China Sea Read More
For the first time ever a Swedish Defense Minister visited the Philippines. This happened as Pål Jonson, the current Swedish Defense Minister, visited Manila Yesterday. He was welcomed by the …
Swedish Defense Minister in the Philippines to strengthen ties Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines invites to the annual Midsummer Feast on 28 June 2024 at the Atrium at Enderun in Taguig. The event will be a …
Nordic midsummer feast in the Philippines Read More
The Swedish company Radio Innovation Sweden announced a collaboration with the Filipino telecommunication solutions provider TELKHA. Together they will introduce high-gain antennas in Southeast Asia, with an initial launch in …
Swedish and Filipino companies to collaborate on antenna building Read More
The Finnish indoor playground named SuperPark is launching their second branch in the area of Taguig, the Philippines. The first brach by the Finnish company SuperPark was launched in October …
SuperPark launch second brach in the Philippines Read More
The new rules for family reunification and permanent residence in Denmark will benefit Danes abroad and their non-Danish spouses. The rules will take effect on 1 July 2024. The new …
New family reunification rules in Denmark Read More
There have been installed two light detection and ranging devices in Camarines Sur with help from the Danish Government and among others, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The two devices will …
Denmark help install wind-measuring devices in the Philippines Read More
The Philippines is short of around 190,000 health workers as many decide to work overseas. This was announced by Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at a press briefing at the …
Philippines in dire need of nurses as many go abroad Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have signed an agreement for the planned sale of Swedish multi-role fighter (MRF) Gripen to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Joakim Wallin the Swedish defense materiel …
PH, Sweden sign pact on fighter yet purchase Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manilla calls for applicants for the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). Applicants are expected to be Danish CSO’s working with local partners to address drought …
Funding opportunity from DERF for drought in PH Read More
To kick off the National Heritage Month the Philippine Embassy in Denmark launched a Gangsa Exhibition. The exhibition focuses on the musical instrument from the Cordilleras, and is presented in …
The Embassy of the Philippines in Denmark hosts exhibition Read More
The Philippines and Norway signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. The goal is to maintain a higher standard of safety, competence, and professionalism …
Philippines and Norway sign pact to recognize seafarers’ certificates Read More
H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden founded World Childhood Foundation in 1999. Childhood’s vision is that all children should have a childhood free from sexual abuse and exploitation. Every child should …
The Childhood organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden Read More
The exhibition called “Your curious Journey” began its travel last Friday, 10 May 2024. The exhibition is created by the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. Some of Olafur Eliasson’s main themes …
Danish-Icelandic artist kicks off SE Asia tour Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines warns against fraudulent eTravel websites, which charge registration fees for travelers wishing to go to the Philippines. The Embassy states, that the Philippine …
Danish Embassy Philippines warns against travel fee fraud Read More
Tourists are advised to reconsider their travels to Vietnam due to heat waves, which have broken over 100 temperature records. The extreme heat has triggered health risks and disrupted the …
Tourists should be cautious of heat waves Read More
AstraZeneca has admitted in court, that their Covid-19 vaccine can cause rare side effects such as blood clots and low platelet count. This was the result of a lawsuit, …
AstraZeneca admits covid-19 vaccine can cause blood clots Read More
ASEAN and Norway hold the 9th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting, also called AN-JSCC. The meeting was held at the ASEAN headquarters. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to their …
ASEAN and Norway renew commitment for collaborations Read More
The Finnish start-up RiverRecycle has now collected 2.5 million kilograms of waste in an effort to fight plastic pollution. This is a significant acceleration in the company’s operations, as the second …
Finnish RiverRecycle removes 2.5 million kg of waste Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster has stated that he expect Norway to increase the trading with the Philippines in the future. He stated this to reporters during the reception …
Strong economic ties between Norway and the Philippines Read More Three experts from Copenhagen University warn Denmark not to recruit foreign nurses from India and the Philippines, as it can result in more diseases and ultimately higher mortality rates …
Experts warn Denmark against recruiting Filipino, Indian nurses Read More
A Swedish man was killed in a fire in Talisay city in the Philippines. The fire struck a two story residential building. Reportedly the fire affected seven individuals, one of …
Swede killed by fire in the Philippines Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador, Christian Halaas Lyster, led a delegation to the Filipino province Palawan. The main focus being partnership a various areas. The visit took place yesterday, 3 April 2024, …
Norwegian Ambassador visits Palawan province Read More
The North Zealand International School (NIS) in Hørsholm is building a new school, which aims to further unify the International and Danish pupils. The project has been eight years in …
North Zealand International School’s new building to unite Danish and international pupils Read More
The Swedish artist named Snoh Aalegra has been announced as a performer for a concert happening in Manila this May. Snoh Aalegra is an Iranian Swedish born musician currently based …
Swedish Artist will perform in Manila Read More
The Philippines expressed interest in working with Norwegian energy companies in order to develop renewable energy sources, according to the Philippine Embassy in Oslo on 25 March 2024. The Philippine …
Philippines want to work with Norway on renewable energy Read More
The Swedish energy and infrastructure consultancy AFRY has been hired by the Filipino power company Aboitiz Power Corporation to handle a solar project. The project is supposed to happen in …
AFRY gets hired for Filipino solar project Read More
21 countries, including Denmark, Finland, Sweden and the European Union, have expressed concern about dangerous maneuvers and the use of water cannons against Filipino ships by the China Coast Guard. …
International community reacts to current aggressions in South China Sea Read More The Embassy of Sweden in Manila published a statement on 24 March 2024 expressing concern about the ongoing aggressions in the South China Sea. They call for the disputes to …
Swedish Embassy states concern about aggressions in South China Sea Read More
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines have been urged by the Filipino senator Francis Tolentino to consider non-defense allies such as Norway and the Netherlands. This is …
Francis Tolentino urge DFA to make Norway an ally Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Mellbin along with the Corporate VP of the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk Anand Shetty and other officials took part in the launch …
Danish envoy participates in launch of Changing Diabetes in Children Program in PH Read More
The Finnish Airline Finnair can this year celebrate the 100 year anniversary from the year their first flight took off. The first flight made the trip March 1924 from Helsinki …
Finnair has been flying for a century Read More
The Swedish Ambassador, Daniel Blockert, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. This happened yesterday, 21 March 2024, at the ASEAN headquarters as part of …
Swedish Ambassador presents credentials to ASEAN Read More
The Swedish Network gear maker Ericsson has named Andres Vicente as the new head of South East Asia, Oceania and India market as well as Senior Vice President. Currently …
Ericsson names new head of South East Asia market Read More