Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After the first successful webminar on the same topic, the Danish embassy in Manila invites interested participants to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility on 13 October 2020. …
Danish embassy Manila invites to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …
Nobel Prize winners for 2020 Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …
Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly Read More
On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …
RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
The Swedish Embassy released on 6 October 2020 the latest work of Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries who joined Volvo Cars Philippines’ Ride To Safety video. The promotional VDO highlights their …
Ambassador Fries appears in video for Volvo Philippines Read More
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More
Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …
Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Manila introduced their panelists for The Economic Benefits of LGBT+ Inclusion Online Forum to take place on 15 October 2020. Marixi Carlos is the Managing Director …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila invites to ‘The Economic Benefits of LGBT’ online Forum Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim shared investment opportunities in the Philippines during a networking event with Danish SMEs in Copenhagen on 15 September 2020. The meeting took place in the legendary “Asia …
Philippines Embassy Copenhagen actively connects Danish SMEs to Philippines Read More
Danish Ambassador Grete Sillasen attended on 26 September 2020 the #BikeFriendlyMOA launch organized by SM Cares and SM Mall of Asia Official, one of the biggest malls in South East …
Danish Ambassador Sillasen attended BikefriendlyMOA event Read More
The Sweden embassy in Manila congratulates H&M for the latest opening of the ‘Monki’ shops. 18 September | SM Mega Mall 25 September | SM Mall of Asia “Congratulations to …
H&M Monki opens two more stores in the Philippines Read More
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers Read More
The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …
Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …
Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020 Read More
On 18 September 2020, NordCham Philippines invites you to another Nordic food galore event – RÄKFROSSA – on the 26 September 2020.The event starts from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM …
NordCham Philippines invites: RÄKFROSSA at Makati Garden Club and online Read More
Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …
Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year Read More
Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …
Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry Read More
On 19 September 2020, the Danish embassy in the Philippines published work for SDG week: A number of organisations & companies in Denmark celebrate ‘Verdensmålsugen’ to mark the fifth year …
Danish companies work towards Sustainable Development Goals Read More
On 16 September 2020, Ambassador Harald Fries paid a visit to the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm. The embassy staff, led by Chargé d´Affaires Mr. Raul Dado, received Ambassador Fries warmly …
Ambassador Fries visited Philipines embassy in Stockholm Read More
The First UN Women Asia and the Pacific UN announced on 16 September 2020 that the WEPs Awards Applications is now open. It is an opportunity for business leaders and …
The UN Women invites to nominate your company to WEPs Award Read More
On 14 September 2020 Nokia announced that together with Converge ICT,one of the leading Internet and digital services providers in the Philippines, will bring ultra-broadband services to the island of …
Nokia and Converge ICT roll out home network with ultra-broadband services to customers in the Philippines Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …
The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects Read More
The Norwegian embassy in Manila introduces young Filipino-Norwegian artist, Clinton Kane as the new up and coming YouTube artist. This self-made artist got his start making YouTube covers and later …
Filipino-Norwegian artist Clinton Kane to release debut album with Columbia Records Read More
The Danish embassy in Manila invites you to watch “Design Talks” on Friday, 04 September 2020 via Youtube. This program brought to you by: @CreativeDenmark, Lifestyle & Design Cluster and …
Creative Denmark hosts ‘Design Talks’ webminar on 4 September Read More
The Danish embassy in the Philippines has published a recommendations on why cycling should become a New normal part of urban mobility. Using bicycles has been the new normal in …
Danish embassy in Philippines recommends cycling for urban mobility Read More
Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.
Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry Read More
The Ambassador of Philippines to Denmark H.E. Leo M. Herrera-Lim welcomes the second group of 167 Filipino seafarers in Denmark on 13 August 2020. This follows the first batch of …
Philippines embassy welcomes 2nd group of Filipino seafarers to Denmark Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …
The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020 Read More
The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …
Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
On 6 August 2020, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Philippines visited Puerto Princesa’s City Mayor office to show supports to medical staffs by donating medical supply to front liner staffs. …
Norway gives medical protection supplies to frontliners in Puerto Princesa City Read More
The Embassy of Sweden invites together with Business Sweden and in partnership with the ECCP – European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, to the “Accelerating Change in the Automotive …
Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines co-host a webminar on automotive industry Read More
Vestas reached on 4 August 2020 an agreement with Vena Energy to service its 54 MW Siemens Gamesa turbines at Pililla Wind Project in Philippines. In the announcement of the …
Vestas chosen to service Siemens wind turbines in Philippines Read More
Philippines prepares for another round of lock down measures to curb Covid-19 spreading. In an announcement on 3 August 2020 by President Rodrigo Duterte, the new ‘Lock Down Manila’ or …
President Duterte ordered a stricter lock down of Metro Manila as Coronavirus infected numbers rise Read More
Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …
Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers Read More
VFS Visa Application Centres in the Philippines for Nordic countries announced that operations have resumed from 22 July 2020. VFS Centres also noted that since your safety is their priority. …
VFS visa application centres in the philippines for Nordic countries and the UK resumed operations from 22 July 2020 Read More
The Danish renewable energy company Vestas donated bicycles for about 23 medical staffs from Pasay City and the southern area on 8 July 2020. Their contribution to society is to …
Vestas supports medical staff in Pasay city with bicycles Read More
Speedlux, luxury cars news announced on 14 July 2020 that the Porsche’s fully electric model, Porsche Taycan is now available regionally in flagship stores in the Philippines. To support the …
Full electric Porsche now available in the Philippines Read More
The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …
Academies in Sweden still open for late applications Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
The delegation of European Union in the Philippines published 14 July 2020 a congratulations announcement to 66 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European …
66 Filipino scholars on their way to the European Union to pursue academic goals Read More