Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Assistant Director General of the National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines, Jonathan Malaya, said on 9 September 2023 that the country should consider banning the use of the Chinese-owned …
TikTok: Will the Philippines follow Scandinavian suit? Read More
Norway is ready to cooperate with the Philippines in their emerging offshore wind industry. From 5-6 September 2023, The Royal Norwegian Embassy and British Embassy in Manila held a two-day …
Norway interested in Philippine offshore wind projects Read More
The Philippines has set the budget of 14 billion pesos (247 million USD) for investing in improving access to tourist destinations across the country for 2024, said a lawmaker on …
Philippines continues improving access to tourist destinations Read More
China has stated that the country is willing to resolve the dispute over the South China Sea with neighbors through dialogue. “China is always willing to resolve differences through dialogue …
China is supposedly willing to resolve South China Sea dispute Read More
Annika Thunborg, Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines, recently stated in an interview, that Swedes prefer Thailand as their top tropical travel destination. The Ambassador said that the Philippines has …
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines states that Swedes prefer Thailand Read More
Hyper Island, a Swedish digital creative business school, is expanding in Asia. From Singapore – it’s first location in Asia – Hyper Island earlier this year, 2023, launched their programs …
Swedish digital school expands to Indonesia Read More
Internations have released in July 2023 its annual Expat Insider report, ranking countries in order to find out which country is the best one – and worst one – to …
The best and worst countries for expats to live in Read More
The new Cambodia’s government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet was predicted to prioritize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its foreign policy. According to The Khmer Times, …
Cambodia to prioritize ASEAN in foreign policy Read More
Vietnam’s Central Bank signed an agreement to establish a cross-border payments mechanism between five Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines on Friday, 25 August …
Vietnam agrees to establish cross-border payments between other five ASEAN countries Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Annika Thunborg, expressed Sweden’s interest in partnering with Mandaue City for sustainable and a green economy on Wednesday, August 23. Although nothing has been formalized …
Sweden eyes collaboration with Mandaue for sustainable projects Read More
Stockholm has reiterated is offer to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to purchase the Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as a response to PAF’s wish of modernizing its …
Sweden offers aircraft to the Philippines – again Read More
Sweden stands with the Philippines amid the latter’s territorial row with China in the South China Sea. The Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed on Wednesday, August 16. Sweden’s expression …
Sweden expresses support for The Philippines amid South China Sea dispute Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the Philippines to work with China on a way to resolve tensions in the South China Sea. The official Xinhua news agency said …
China asks Philippines to work on resolving South China Sea tensions Read More
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Helsinki, Finland held the 56th ASEAN Day celebration to strengthen regional collaboration, on Tuesday August 8. The event was joined by the …
The Embassy of Indonesia in Helsinki hosted the 56th ASEAN anniversary celebration Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila joined one of the largest food shows in the Philippines last week. The World Food Exposition was held at 2-5 of August, where the …
Norwegian Embassy in Manila eyes boost in trade for fresh salmon in the Philippines Read More
The Philippines accuses the Chinese coast guard of firing water cannons at its ships in the disputed South China Sea. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 5, when the …
The Danish Embassy in Manila has expressed it’s support for the Philippines in the case of China firing water cannons Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will hold the event, “2nd ECCP Community Connect” on 15 August 2023 from 03:00 – 05:00 PM in Spaces, WorldPlaza, BGC. …
Join 2nd Community Connect held by European Chamber of Commerce of Philippines Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines invites interested participants to join the upcoming event, “Zero Summit 2023: Zero to Hero” that will be held by the Scholars of Sustenance Philippines …
Denmark supports “Zero Summit 2023” event in Philippines to tackle food waste Read More
Singapore-based food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda are expanding into the dine-in space. This is as consumers look to eat out more post-pandemic. Grab has started testing its dine-in feature …
Food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda expand into dine-in services Read More
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with more than 4.8 million members, has published the latest results of its annual Expat Insider survey, with four Southeast Asian countries making it …
Four Southeast Asian countries among the best destinations for living and working abroad Read More
Southeast Asia is currently struggling with powerful typhoons that cost human lives and paralyze infrastructure. In China’s capital, Beijing, they’ve received over a month’s worth of rain in two days, …
Typhoons ravage Southeast Asia Read More
Philippine Megaworld Corp. is bringing Finland-based indoor sports park company SuperPark to its townships. The property developer said on Tuesday, August 1, it would open two parks, one at its …
Finnish sports park developer are coming to the Philippines Read More
The European Union is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said in a press release on Monday, …
EU ready to strengthen maritime security cooperation with the Philippines Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) invites you to join the event, “Latest Updates on the Situation in the Philippines” on 9 August 2023 at KMC …
Join NordCham event to learn about latest update on Philippines Read More
The Executive Director of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham), Jesper Svenningsen, said that the Philippines needs to be more competitive in order to attract more foreign …
NordCham Executive says Philippines needs to be more competitive to attract FDI Read More
A Swedish business group has proposed a bus rapid transit (BRT) in Iloilo City, the Philippines and its neighboring towns. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on behalf of the Iloilo …
Swedish business group proposes bus rapid transit in Iloilo City of Philippines Read More
The Philippine’s Defense Chief shared on Thursday, 20 July 2023, that China’s threat to invade Taiwan has been closely monitored by his team on a daily basis. “We really have …
Philippines closely monitors threat of China invasion of Taiwan Read More
Vietnam’s Central Weather Agency forecasted that a tropical depression storm that took shape in the Philippines’s Luzon Island will strengthen and enter Vietnam. According to the Tuoi Tre News, there …
Vietnam expects tropical depression storm Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, recently had a meeting with the representatives of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Davao Chamber). The Davao Chamber …
Danish Ambassador to Philippines meets with Davao Chamber representatives Read More
A joint statement by sixteen European countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden was issued on …
European countries back Philippines up on West Philippine Sea territory Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin and Mme. Eva Fischer-Mellbin recently hosted a dinner meeting with representatives of Danish companies with expertise on energy efficiency in the …
Danish Ambassador hosts dinner meeting for Danish companies with expertise on energy efficiency in Philippines Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin made a visit to Palau where he had the opportunity to meet with high-level partners and discuss cooperation. Mainly, the areas …
Danish Ambassador to Philippines discuss cooperation with high-level partners Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (Nordham Philippines) with its premium business partners invites you to join the event, “Nordic Viking Party 2023” which will be held on …
Nordic Viking Party 2023 to be held in Philippines Read More
A Danish citizen has been shot to death in the Philippines. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Ekstra Bladet that a Danish citizen has passed away. According to Bohol …
Danish man has been killed in the Philippines 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
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
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 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 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
The film festival, Cine Europa 26 (CE26), is screening European and Ukrainian films in selected cinemas across Metro Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Davao in the Philippines from June to …
Immerse yourself to European films via Cine Europa 26 in Philippines Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Oslo has sought an agreement with Norway on recognition of Philippine-issued seafarers certificates, according to the Manila Bulletin. The Philippine’s Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) recently …
More opportunities to be available for Filipino seafarers in Norway Read More
After arriving to the Philippines for his first posting as Ambassador, Christian Halaas Lyster could immediately conclude that the ties between his host country and Norway are very strong and …
Ambassador debut and Southeast Asia return for Norway’s Christian Lyster Read More
The Philippines’s authorities warned ten of thousands of people to evacuate from their homes on Monday, 12 June 2023 due to the eruption of Mayon Volcano spewing lava last Sunday …
Philippines alerts people to evacuate due to the volcano eruption Read More
Team Sweden has applauded some of its major firms in the Philippines for pioneering the green energy and industrial transition. Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, Annika Thunborg, made this remark …
Sweden praises companies in Philippines for pioneering in green transition Read More
The National Privacy Test results by NordVPN showed that Finland ranked the second best countries in cybersecurity literacy, with 71 points overall, followed by Czech Republic. There were 140,000 participants …
Finland ranked second best in cybersecurity literacy Read More
The KAMAY jacket by Aleksander Revas is crafted from premium faux suede developed from recycled PET bottles. The jacket is made to raise awareness about the urgent issue of plastic …
Sustainable fashion out of recycled bottles Read More
Sweden and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Concerning Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Materiel on Saturday, 3 June 2023 at the sidelines of the 20th …
Sweden and Philippines sign MOU on defense material acquisition Read More
Finland’s SuperPark partnered with the Philippine’s Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to open new amusement parks in the Asian country. Both companies previously signed the partnership agreement, reported Manila Bulletin. SuperPark Philippines …
Finland-branched amusement park to open in Philippines Read More
The Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, has begun her sold-out Asia Tour, first in Manila, the Philippines and Taiwan. “My biggest concert yet. Thank you Manila for a magical night,” she …
Laufey kicks start Asia Tour in Manila and Taiwan Read More
The Philippines has now become the 37th member of the Group of Friends (GoF) of the Mandela Rules which supports human rights of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), said the …
Philippines now becomes member of Mandela Rules group supporting human rights Read More