Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new report from Norway’s National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) reveals that many direct-order sexual abuse cases involve underage victims in the Philippines. This practice, known as “direct order-based abuse,” …
Norwegian police: Victims of online abuse mainly in the Philippines Read More
Sweden is funding a study to explore the construction of a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Metro Iloilo, Philippines. On October 29, Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries and Vice …
Sweden funds study for new BRT system in Metro Iloilo Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has raised concerns about the safety of environmental defenders in the Philippines. On their Facebook page, they shared a statement that coincides with a …
Norwegian Embassy is concerned for environmental defenders in the Philippines Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, led a Finnish business delegation to the Philippines from October 24-25. Companies like Wärtsilä Corp., KONE, and Ramboll Finland Oy joined …
Finnish delegation explores business opportunities in Philippines Read More
Filipino rock legend Ely Buendia surprised shoppers at IKEA Pasay City with a pajama-clad performance as part of the retailer’s Sleep Campaign. During the special event, Buendia serenaded attendees with …
Filipino Ely Buendia performs in pajamas for IKEA’s sleep campaign Read More
The Danish Embassy in Manila warns about Typhoon KristinePH, also known as Trami. The typhoon is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Cordillera region. As of 11:00 AM …
Danish Embassy in Manila issues typhoon warning Read More
Copenhagen Energy has received the Green Lane Certification from the Philippine Board of Investments, energynews reports. This allows the company to quickly move forward with its BuhaWind projects. The certification …
Copenhagen Energy secures certification for wind projects in the Philippines Read More
GRAMMY-nominated Norwegian art/folk-pop singer Aurora is bringing her “What Happened to the Earth” tour to Asia after performing across Europe and the Americas. The Asia leg starts in Manila on …
Norwegian singer Aurora brings tour to Asia Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has become the first company to secure a pre-development Environmental Compliance Certificate for an offshore wind project in the Philippines. Granted by the Department of Environment …
CIP secures landmark approval for offshore wind project in the Philippines Read More
Dansk Erhverv says foreign workers might be the solution for a labor shortage in Denmark’s hospitality sector. Dansk Erhverv has highlighted a serious labor shortage in Denmark’s hospitality sector, with …
Dansk Erhverv: Foreign workers from the Philippines could fill labor shortages Read More