Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The concert “ALESSO featuring Acraze” of the Swedish DJ Alesso at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City, the Philippines was suddenly canceled on Saturday, 17 December 2022. “Manila, due …
Swedish DJ Alesso concert in Philippines suddenly canceled Read More
The Philippines’ Malacañang announced that President Marcos Jr approved to continue on lowering tax rates on several food items to fight inflation until the end of 2023. According to the …
Philippines approves to continue lowering tax rates on several food items to fight inflation Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
The Philippines’ Malacañang recently announced that the European Union (EU) is to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines. According to Phil Star, the last round …
EU to resume free trade negotiations with Philippines Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …
EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
Norwegian newspaper, DN, reports Asian stock exchange markets showed high economic activity and growth in the beginning of 2022 with the Nikkei index at the Tokoy stock exchange market back …
Economic optimism at Asian stock exchange markets Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Manila and Swedish companies including Atlas Copco, IKEA, Swedish Match, and Transcom recently joined the “Sustainability Talks: The Right To Decent Work Forum,” which helped promote …
Sweden helps promote inclusive labor rights in Philippines Read More
Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …
Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a tri-part event which includes the Annual General Meeting, the Outlook 2023, and 10th year Anniversary Cocktails on 30 …
NordCham Philippines to organize Tri-Part event Read More
BBC 100 Women has announced its 2022 list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world on which a number of women from the APAC region …
BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022 including Thai rapper, Milli, Indonesian activist, Velmariri Bambari and Greenlandic psychologist, Naja Lyberth Read More
Estonia strongly views itself as belonging to the Nordics. And for Estonia debuting in Southeast-Asia means business! Learn more about the brand new embassy and the first ambassador on the …
New Estonian embassy and Ambassador to Singapore: Priit Turk Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …
EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (EuroCham) is to organize the second forum on “Living with Water: Solutions to Reduce and Mitigate Water-related Disasters” on 5 December 2022 …
European communities continue to assist Philippines on water crisis Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (EuroCham) is to host the fifth session of the HR Management Series: “Succession Planning and Management Development” on 1 December 2022 via …
Join seminar on “Succession Planning and Management Development” Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham) invites all interested participants to join the “Joint Maritime Committee Meeting November/December 2022” on 1 December 2022 from 4 PM to …
Attend Joint Maritime Committee meeting in December 2022 Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Christian Lyster joined the Global Wind Energy Council in the Philippines on Thursday, 24 November 2022. As the Philippines is considered to …
Norwegian Ambassador joins Global Wind Energy Council in Philippines Read More
The European Union in Malaysia calls attention to the Asia-Europe Institute’s (AEI) International Symposium: EU-ASEAN AT 45: From Dialogue …
Asia-Europe Institute hosts international symposium on ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Read More
The second Energy Transition Council (ETC National Dialogue) was recently organized by the Department of Energy Philippines and the British Embassy Manila to discuss energy efficiency and energy transition. Also …
Denmark joins discussion on energy efficiency in Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila is to hold “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” via Facebook Live on 7 December 2022 from 2.30 PM to 4 PM. Joining …
Join “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” Read More
The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF) is to organize the “International Bazaar 2022” on Sunday, 20 November 2022 from 9 AM to 7 PM at the World Trade Center Metro …
Join International Bazaar 2022 in Manila Read More
Consumer spending is increasing everywhere, but nowhere more so than in Asia. If you ignore Asia, you risk missing out on half of the global picture, a $10 trillion consumer …
Future of Asia: The Future of Financial Services Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) together with Education Finland and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland is to host “Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar: Focus on Education” on 23 November …
Join Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar focusing on Education Read More
The Danish company, Novo Nordisk, recently hosted the Global Diabetes Walk in the Philippines to celebrate the World Diabetes Day on Monday, 14 November 2022. “The Embassy continues to support …
Danish company hosts “Global Diabetes Walk” in Philippines Read More
At a meeting in Singapore on Monday, Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, called for increased collaboration between Germany, Europe, and countries within the Southeast Asian economic- and political union ASEAN. …
Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for intensified collaboration with ASEAN countries Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2022 Read More
This year’s G20 Summit will in many ways be one to remember as some of the World’s most powerful leaders who are currently in conflict and war with each other …
World leaders gathers at G20 Summit in Indonesia in attempt to reach agreement on global critical agendas Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the Nordic Embassies are to organize the “European Higher Fair 2022: Youth for Excellence and Innovation” on 18 to 19 …
Join the European Higher Education Fair 2022 in Philippines Read More
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF)l is to be held from 8-12 November 2022, featuring 123 films in the theme of “Cinema for Humanities, Adaptability and Development.” These films …
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival is around the corner Read More
Danish company, Copenhagen Energy (CE) recently signed incorporation documents with the Philippines’ PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) for laying the groundwork for offshore wind power in the Philippines. According to Business …
Danish company signed deal for future offshore wind power in Philippines Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) has launched the book, “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” during the recently organized Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum. The book contains work and plans …
NordCham releases “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” Read More
Expatriates in the UAE now have the incentive to send money back home as the currencies of Pakistan, Philippines, and India have hit an all-time low. Recent reports say that …
UAE expats rushing to send money to Pakistan, Philippines, India as currencies plunge to all-time low Read More
The Big Pond Education in partnership with Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) and the Embassy of Finland in Manila are to organize a free webinar on “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” on …
Invitation for Filipino educators to join “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” webinar Read More
North Korea fired not less than 23 missiles Wednesday and one of them came down very close to the South Korean coastline. The missile landed 57 kilometers east of the …
North Korea fires 23 missiles escalating tensions with USA and South Korea Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore announced to have concluded Nordic Green 2022 featuring the Nordic Green Talks – the virtual live-stream event “Green Transition and Energy Resilience”. The …
Nordic Embassies and ASEAN Nations discussed carbon neutral ambitions at Nordic Green 2022 Read More
The storm “Nalgae” hit the Philippines’s Maguindanao province on Friday, 28, 2022, led to at least 45 deaths from flood and landslides, plus dozens are still missing. “Based on the …
45 dead from “Nalgae” storm in Philippines Read More
A 59 year-old Norwegian passenger, Rose Alex Moi was arrested for carrying 8.34 kgs of suspected shabu drug (methamphetamine hydrochloride), approximately valued P56.7 million by anti-narcotics authorities at the Ninoy …
Norwegian arrested for possessing 8.34 kgs of drug “shabu” in Philippines Read More
The concert “Back On The Road Tour 2022” of the Danish soft rock band, Michael Learns To Rock was first performed last night, 26 October 2022 in Manila, the Philippines. …
“The Philippines is Michael Learns To Rock’s greatest audience” the band says Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Franz-Michael Melbin recently met with representatives of the Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology and Department of Foreign Affairs. He …
Danish Ambassador meets with Philippines departments to strengthen their relations Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to organize “Nordic Ambassadors’s Forum: Sustainability Perspectives” on 3 November 2022 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dusit Thani …
Learn more about sustainability perspectives from Nordic Ambassadors Read More
Growth numbers for the Asian markets are the driving force of Danish brewer Carlsberg’s sales numbers for the quarterly financial accounts. Conversably, the brewer’s growth numbers for Western Europe will …
Asian markets to prompt Carlsberg’s sales growth Read More
Early Monday morning local time, South Korean military fired warning shots against a North Korean vessel at an inter-Korean maritime border – the Northern Borderline – separating the two countries. …
South Korea fires warning against North Korean sea vessel on maritime border Read More
A Korean Air Lines Co’s plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu, the Philippines on late Sunday night, 23 October 2022. …
Korean Air plane overshoots runway in Philippines Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Finnish Embassy in the Philippines are to co-organized the hybrid event, “Future Cities Forum 2022: Smart City Solutions From …
Join hybrid event on “Smart City Solutions From Finland” Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, announced its partnership with Shopee to launch the first “H&M Thailand Official Store” on Shopee Mall online platform in the aim of making customers’ shopping …
H&M collabs with Shopee to expand in Thai e-commerce Read More
The Philippines has abundant natural resource options to progress in the development of renewable energy, such as geothermal, hydro, biomass, solar power, onshore and offshore wind farms, etc. In order …
Right partners will grant Philippines success in renewable energy Read More
The Norwegian maritime firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management announced on 18 October 2022 to hire additional Filipino seafarers in accordance with its expansion plan. For 43 years, the Philippines has been …
Norwegian maritime firm to hire more Filipino seafarers Read More
IKEA’s Christmas Shop in Pasay City, the Philippines, announced that it will sell fresh, live Christmas trees soon. The Christmas trees will be imported from Sweden to the Philippines during …
IKEA to bring fresh Christmas tree from Sweden to Philippines Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr.Franz-Michael Mellbin stated that by cutting red tape and preventing corruption, the Philippines can effectively become a foreign investment destination. “Red tape has …
Denmark suggests Philippines should cut red tape to get more investors Read More
As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …
North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile Read More
Countries in Asia have become popular with students from foreign nations, thanks to the many great universities with high-quality schooling, lower fees, and efforts by their governments to market them …
Study in Asia: A Guide for International Students Read More