Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Applications are open for the Swedish Institute Scholarships 2024/2025 for international master students for the autumn semester. The scholarship is an academic scholarship for full-time one-year or two-year master studies …
Swedish Institute offers full scholarships for global students Read More
Yesterdays new death toll for victims of the landslide in the Philippines reached 11. Simultaneously they announced the number of continuously missing people has hit 110. The landslide happened in …
Landslide in Philippines:11 dead and 110 missing Read More
The Finnish Ministry of Interior plans to make the rules more strict concerning family reunification in Finland. The main changes involve family reunification to only include spouses and children, and …
Tighter conditions for family reunification in Finland Read More
Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …
Norwegian oil sold in Asia again Read More
A renewable energy delegation made the long trip from the Philippines to Norway last week. They arrived during a winter storm, but were, according to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in …
Energy delegation from Philippines visits Norway Read More
Foreign Visa requests from Filipinos to among others Denmark and Finland increased by 48% last year. This was announced yesterday by the VFS council. This is even higher than the …
Boom in visa applicants from the Philippines Read More
The Catholic Filipino community in Copenhagen, Denmark, received an image of “La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc” during Mass on 3 February 2024. It was Bishop Renato Mayugba of Laoag in …
Catholic Filipino community in Copenhagen receives holy statuette Read More
Save the Children Denmark is alarmed about statistics from the Philippine authorities which show that residents in Denmark are responsible for a large number of remote assaults towards children. This …
Alarming amount of Danish perpetrators of remote sexual assault Read More
There are two days left for Finns abroad to vote at the advance polling stations for the second round of the presidential elections. Voting in person ends on the 3 …
Two days left for Finns abroad to vote for new president Read More
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and Norway are partnering to enhance sustainability in the maritime sector, specifically targeting the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. The collaboration, involving …
The Philippines and Norway forge alliance for green maritime future Read More
On December 22, 2023, Swedfund invested 12 MUSD in Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II). This investment will contribute to providing scale-up capital to early-stage companies focused on …
Swedfund investment accelerates energy transition in Southeast Asia Read More
Norway, in collaboration with Yara Fertilizers Philippines Inc., has allocated a grant of 4.0 million Philippine Pesos to introduce solar-powered water pumps in the Philippines. The initiative aims to boost …
Norway assists Filipino farmers with solar-powered water pumps Read More
Denmark’s sole international adoption agency, Danish International Adoption (DIA), has announced its decision to cease its facilitation of overseas adoptions. This follows rising concerns raised by a government agency regarding …
Denmark and Norway halt international adoptions amidst allegations of fraud and illegal practices Read More
The Philippines has emerged as the third safest country in Southeast Asia, according to the 2023 Global Law and Order Report by Gallup. With an index score of 86, the …
Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia Read More
IKEA has expanded its presence in key cities across the Philippines, reaching Davao, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iloilo City. IKEA Philippines seeks to bring its signature stylish and functional …
IKEA expands presence in the Philippines Read More
Ericsson has appointed Daniel Ode as Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines. Ode brings more than 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having previously served …
Ericsson appoints new head of Singapore, Philippines & Brunei Read More
Denmark’s government announced on Wednesday, January 10, its intention to initiate discussions with India and the Philippines to facilitate recruitment of healthcare professionals in Denmark. The Ministry of Higher Education …
Denmark has announced dialogue with the Philippines to recruit health staff Read More
In a new move to revitalize its tourism sector, the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has set an ambitious target of 7.7 million international visitors for the year 2024. The …
The Philippines sets ambitious 2024 tourism target after remarkable rebound in 2023 Read More
In the comprehensive assessment conducted by AirlineRatings.com to determine the safety rankings of low-cost airlines globally for 2024, Norwegian Airline secured the fourth position and AirAsia came in 12th. The safety …
Norwegian Airlines and AirAsia secures position among the safest low-cost airlines Read More
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More
H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced in her New Year’s speech on 31 December 2023 that on 14 January 2024 the Queen will step down as Queen of Denmark …
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates Read More
In the latest issue of the Filipino Magazine, League Online, Copenhagen Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen talks about what makes CPH one of the most liveable cities in the world. LEAGUE …
Copenhagen Mayor in Filipino Magazine Read More
Every year, many Filipinos gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through traditions such as ‘Simbang Gabi’ and ‘Noche Buena.’ Even abroad. Despite being far from PH itself, a …
Filipino Christmas spirit in Norway Read More
Riitta Laakso was recently on a flight to Cebu where a stewardess asked the passengers where Santa Claus lives, as part of a trivia game. The winner who yelled “North …
Wife to Finnish Ambassador to PH: “Santa lives in Finland” Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
Denmark is in the 2023 EuroPH Connect Issue in Innovation, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines writes on its Facebook. The issue is made by European Chamber of Commerce …
Denmark featured in ECCP issue Read More
World Brand Awards honored international brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners from more than forty countries nominated as “Brand of the Year” during its 17th edition ceremony. “This is …
World Branding Awards honors international companies from Thailand, Sweden, and more Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
The Nordic countries and the Philippines stand firm in their commitment to long-term political, financial and military support to Ukraine. In an article published by Phil Star today, Nordic Ambassadors …
Nordic Ambassadors to PH in opinion piece: “We stand together in support of Ukraine” Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the PH is working to resolve the “exploration issues” in the South China Sea in order to start new energy exploration projects in the …
PH says South China Sea tensions have increased Read More
In an interview published yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of ‘problems’ with the neighbouring country Finland, after it joined NATO earlier this year. The story has reached the Philippines, …
Putin warns of problems with Finland after NATO Membership Read More
Danish Dairy Board (DDB) is an organization representing dairies in Denmark, supported by the EU who has just launched an educational campaign in PH. The 3-year campaign is called Organic …
Danish Dairy Board launches campaign in PH Read More
PH and Sweden held a joint workshop on 13 December in order to explore further opportunities for cooperation. Specifically regarding finance and development projects in the Philippines. The Filipino government …
Sweden and PH strengthening ties Read More
Denmark’s Seaborg Technologies and another Danish nuclear firm are interested to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) on deploying sea-based small modular reactor …
Danish nuclear firms interested to make deal with Philippines on sea-based modular reactor tech Read More
“Huge congratulations to the successful cooperation between Danish organization Aprendio and the Kamaya Point – Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific for the launch of the “Green Skills Academy” …
Denmark helps facilitate ‘Green Skills Academy’ in Philippines Read More
The Senate of the Philippines adopted a ‘resolution in recognition’ of the cooperation between Norway and the Philippines. This means the The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila was invited to …
Norway-Philippines cooperation recognized by Filipino Senate Read More
Praise, a Filipino wife and mother living in Finland shared a moment of joy she found abroad which reminded her of home. She has been in the Nordic country for …
Filipino wife and mother shares moment of joy found in Finland Read More
Denmark and Philippines have made a job skills program with the aim of addressing the lack of workers to fulfill the renewable energy (RE) transition. The Danish Embassy in Manila …
Denmark and Philippines address lack of RE workers Read More
For six years in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, bases on the World Happiness Survey. Juha Markus Pyykkö, Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, …
Finnish Ambassador: This is why we’re the happiest country Read More
Yesterday an earthquake was recorded and felt in parts of Metro Manila, Philippines and nearby provinces around 4 pm. Workers, students and residents evacuated from buildings after the 5.9 magnitude …
Earthquake advisory for people in Manila Read More
Filipino-Norwegian singer, Hillari Alison recently dropped her latest single titled “Blind then.” The song talks about how a person has taken someone for granted and by the time he or …
Hillari’s song “Blind then” paints picture of what can happen when you take things for granted Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …
Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines Read More
A.P. Moller-Maersk is set to invest over $500 million in expanding its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The three-year plan is focusing on strengthening its Logistics and Services arm …
Maersk plans to invest more than $500 Million in Southeast Asian supply chain Read More
Swedish IKEA has partnered with Better World Smokey Mountain, a community center in Manila, to improve the lives of Filipinos. IKEA has already provided furnishing for the center and is …
IKEA donates to community center in the Philippines Read More
Celebrating two years in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines, the world’s largest IKEA store, is giving away a sustainable studio unit from Una Apartments by Arthaland. Exclusively for IKEA Family members, …
IKEA Philippines marks second anniversary with sustainable studio unit giveaway Read More
Shoppers in the Philippines who are looking for items for their home, friends, and family this coming season do not need to look any more because Flying Tiger Copenhagen is …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen ready to serve Philippines customers Read More
It wasn’t just Finnish chocolates which were a hit at the Finnish booth, at the International Bazaar 2023 held in Manila on 19 November. A man visited the Finnish booth and …
Filipino fluently sings the Finnish National Anthem Read More
A study conducted by UNICEF from 2022 revealed that 20 percent of Filipino children aged 12-17 fall victim to sexual abuse online. Luckily, several authorities in the Philippines are taking …
Philippines is a hotspot for online sexual abuse of children Read More
It will be easier now to catch a flight from the Philippines to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. This is due to Philippine Airlines (PAL) signing a codeshare partnership with Singapore …
Philippine Airlines now flies to Copenhagen Read More
Ambassador Annika Thunborg is inviting all Swedish nationals in the Philippines to the first Swedish Embassy Online Information Meeting. The meeting takes place virtually on Google Meet on 22 November …
First Online Information Meeting for Swedes in the Philippines Read More