Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The previous China manager Tobias Glitterstam has been appointed to lead Business Sweden for the Asia Pacific, from 1 September 2016. Glitterstam will report to CEO Ylva Berg and be …
Business Sweden appoints Tobias Glitterstam to head Asia Pacific Read More
As the first ever, and very timely ‘Sweden–Southeast Asia Business Summit’ is around the corner (21–22 of September 2016), Team Sweden presents the details for the two days in Singapore …
Sweden gears up for SEA business summit Singapore Read More
On 27 August peace negotiations saw a breakthrough in Oslo, Norway between the Philippine Government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines negotiations. The parties signed a historic joint …
Breakthrough in Norway for Philippines peace process Read More
There are signs that the Philippines is the up and coming travel destination for Danes during the cold winter months. More and more Danes have become aware of the archipelago …
The Philippines as new winter destination Read More
In the Philippines the 2016 edition of the Nordic Crayfish Party will take place on 24 September at Marriott Grand Ballroom in Manila. The traditional is a one-of-a-kind experience, a …
Nordic Crayfish Party Manila on 24 Sep Read More
From 24 to 26 July the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting took place in Vientiane, Laos. The meeting was attended by a range of foreign ministers from Southeast Asia, but also …
Norway’s FM attends ASEAN Meeting Read More
On 25 July, the Philippines newly elected President, Rodrigo Duterte, called for an unilateral ceasefire between government forces and communist rebels, effective immiediately. The ceasefire was declared ahead of peace talks …
Philippines: Ceasefire ahead of peacetalks in Norway Read More
The Norwegian central bank (Norges Bank) has, as the first in the world, excluded 52 companies from its Government Pension Fund based on the companies inexpedient use of coal in their …
Norwegian Government Pension Fund excludes 10 SEA-companies Read More
ScandAsia – the news media that has served Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and Finns living i Asia for free since 1993 – now appeals to its readers to buy a subscription…. …
ScandAsia appeals for people to subscribe Read More
With almost 30 years of experience in diplomacy and international relations, Susanne Rumohr Hækkerup can be described as a diplomatic powerhouse. From March 2016 she was appointed new Executive Director …
Susanne Rumohr Hækkerup: Asia House’s new Executive Director Read More
On 14 June, Nordic Business Council of the Philippines, NBCP, held a Renewable Energy Seminar at the New World Hotel to discuss the current outlook and future prospects of the …
NBCP held Renewable Energy Seminar Read More
Nordic Business Council of the Philippines (NBCP) brought together members and guests to celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Makati Garden Club on 25 June 2016. “The evening was a …
Nordic midsummer celebration in Manila Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to the Philippines has thanked President-elect Rodrigo Duterte for negotiating the release of the Norwegian kidnap victim of the Abu Sayyaf. “We are very thankful for what …
Norway thanks President-elect Duterte for release of kidnap victim Read More
Premature deaths from outdoor air pollution are projected to rise from 3 million today to 4.5 million by 2040, concentrated mainly in developing Asia, International Energy Agency writes in a …
Deaths from air pollution expected to explode in Asia Read More
A 9-months hostage deadlock in the Philippines finally seemed to loosen up when Filipina hostage, Marites Flor, was released by the militant Abu Sayyaf-group Friday June 24. Last hostage held …
Progress in Filipino hostage saga – Norwegian is last victim held Read More
Representatives from the incoming Philippine government (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) met in Oslo, Norway, 14-15 June and agreed to resume formal talks the third …
Norway hosts Philippines peace talks in Oslo Read More
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) is a Manila-based trade & investment and business support organization between the Nordic and Baltic countries and the Philippines. Apples & Spears is a Singapore-based …
NBCP and Apples & Spears synergy supports Asean market entrance Read More
The Philippine economy is a thundering train and it is about time for the Nordic design and furniture companies to get on board, Joni Koro, project manager at Nordic Business …
The moment to tap the Philippine furniture market is now Read More
Asian tourists trying to obtain a visa to Denmark are in Bangkok met with a sign at the VFS visa center counter saying that it is currently not possible to …
Visa to Denmark not possible until further notice Read More
Cavite, Philippines, April 23: Newcomer Oscar Zetterwall became the first Swede to win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) when he closed with a second consecutive four-under-par 68 to seal …
Bangkok-based Swede wins grand Asian Golf Tour Read More
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) held its annual awards night at the Fairmont Makati Hotel on 6 April. ABS-CBN Foundation Chairperson Gina Lopez gave a powerful keynote message on ecotourism …
NBCP Annual Awards 2016 in Manila Read More
On 10 March the Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP), in partnership with BDO Unibank and Kittelson & Carpo Consulting, returned with its signature Speed Networking Night, held at the BDO …
Nordic speed networking night in Manila Read More
Jotun, the Norwegian multinational paints supplier, broke ground at its new factory site in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on 24 February 2016. Leading the ceremonies were Jotun Philippines General Manager Mr. …
Jotun Philippines breaks ground for new factory Read More
Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Series 7 chair was honored in the Philippines last week, when Studio Dimensione celebrated the Series 7’s 60th anniversary. Republic of Fritz Hansen, the company behind, reports of …
Danish design celebrated in the Philippines Read More
There’s a blowing potential in the West Philippine Sea. The wind ressources that is. Filipino businessman and former Senator, Juan Miguel Zubiri, suggest that the Filipino administration should take advantage …
Former Filipino Senator pleads for Danish help in wind industry Read More
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) is now accepting nominations for NBCP Awards 2016. Once again, the most prominent and successful companies in the Nordic-Philippine business community will be recognized at …
Nominations open for NBCP Awards 2016, Philippines Read More
Works by Danish composer, Carl Nielsen, is performed at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo this Friday, 19th February. It is the Philippines Philharmonic Orchestra under the …
A dream come through – Philippines Philharmonic performs Carl Nielsen Read More
It is a big job to have responsibility to promote educational, scientific and technological development of aquaculture in Asia. Luckily, the new elected President to The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) …
Great Dane is new President to World Aquaculture Society Asia Read More
The inauguaral Norway Maritime Conference concluded on 29 January 2016 in Cebu, Philippines, leaving more than 200 delegates, amongst them several leaders in the maritime industry, with valuable insights on …
Successful Norway Maritime Conference in Cebu Read More
The fifth round of free trade negotiations between the Philippines and the members of EFTA – Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland – started on 1 February in Manila, reports the …
Efta continues free trade talks with the Philippines Read More
The Nordic Business Council of the Philippines held its Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting on January 29, 2016 at the New World Hotel, Makati. Upon election of the presiding chairman …
Nordic Business Council Philippines AGM 2016 Read More
Grieg Star, a fully integrated shipping company from Norway, has moved their companies Grieg Philippines and Grieg Star in Manila have moved to a new office. On 27 January 2016 …
New Grieg Star office inaugurated in Manila Read More
The first Norway Maritime Conference takes place in Cebu on 28-29 January 2016, where around 200 industry leaders from Norway, the Philippines and various parts of Asia will gather to …
Cebu all set for Norway Maritime Conference Read More
On 28-29 January 2016 Norway Maritime Conference is being held in Cebu. Arranged by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines and Philippines Norway Business …
Philippines Norway Maritime Conference in 2016 Read More
‘Disaster relief solutions in Asia’ was in focus as Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok, arranged a private sector partnership workshop and matchmaking event on 1 December 2015. …
Swedish solutions within disaster relief in Thailand Read More
Tthe 146-meter-long freighter Thorco Cloud, which the Danish Thorco Shipping co-owns, sank Wednesday afternoon on the 16th of December off Singapores coast after the ship collided with the tanker Stolt …
Danish cargo ship has sunk in the Singapore Strait after a collision Read More
The Swedish government has announced its decision to open an embassy in Manila, The Philippines in 2016. The main focus at the new embassy will be to strengthen trade …
Sweden to open embassy in Manila in 2016 Read More
The King of Sweden attended a 3-day visit to Malaysia and the Philippines as the Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation (WSF) on November 2015. The scout trip consisted …
Swedish King on scout trip in Southeast Asia Read More
During 30 November – 03 December a Swedish delegation will visit Bangkok ad Manila to meet with agencies, international organisations and local relief organisations. Thailand and the Philippines continue to …
Swedish Disaster Relief Solutions delegations to Philippines and Thailand Read More
SIMP, or The Swedish Institute Management Program-Asia, was highly promoted in Philippines on Monday and Tuesday 19-20 October. Since Sweden is considered to be one of the leading countries in …
Swedish Institute promotes business sustainability in the Philippines Read More
The Philippines and Sweden signed a social security agreement between the two countries on Thursday 15 October 2015. Minister for Social Security Annika Strandhäll and Philippine representative Emilio S. de Quiros …
Social security contract between Sweden and the Philippines Read More
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) with the Finnish Information Security Cluster (FISC), led by Chairman Timo Kotilainen organized a Cyber Security and eSociety Workshop in early September at the New World Hotel. NBCP …
NBCP hosts cyber security workshop in Manila Read More
In September 2015 four people including a Norwegian man were kidnapped from a resort in Philippines. The Islamist group Abu Sayyaf has recently confirmed they were behind the kidnapping, and on …
Islamist kidnappers publish photo and video of Norwegian hostage Read More
IFU – the Danish Investment Fund for Developing countries – has developed a new strategy that makes it easier than ever to qualify to be an IFU supported company or …
New strategy makes Danish IFU an attractive investment partner Read More
The 54 year-old Dane should have learnt the decision of his case on Tuesday 22 September 2015. Instead, his prison sentence in the Philippines has been extended indefinitely. The court system …
Danish man imprisoned indefinitely in the Philippines Read More
Late night Monday 20 September 2015 four people were kidnapped on the resort Holiday Oceanview Resort in Southern Philippines by unidentified gunmen. The President of Philippines Benigno Aquino III issued …
Filipino president issues press release about kidnapping where Norwegian man is among hostages Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church employees have set out to help daily Norwegians in small and large crises abroad. The organization has developed an app, “Nødnummer”, to make your stay abroad …
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church emergency app Read More
22 September 2015 four people were abducted from a resort on a southern Philippine island by unidentified gunmen, among them the resort’s marina manager Kjartan Sekkingstad. According to Regional Military spokesman …
Norwegian resort manager kidnapped from Philippines resort Read More
Are you ready to travel? With the new app from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs you will be. The travel app ”UM Rejseklar” (=ready to go) will make you …
Denmark releases new worldwide travel app Read More
Last year Denmark passed a dual citizenship bill. On 1st September 2015 the law became effective and it is now possible for foreign nationals living in Denmark to become naturalized citizens …
A guide to dual citizenship Read More