Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On December 22, 2023, Swedfund invested 12 MUSD in Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II). This investment will contribute to providing scale-up capital to early-stage companies focused on …
Swedfund investment accelerates energy transition in Southeast Asia Read More
Norway, in collaboration with Yara Fertilizers Philippines Inc., has allocated a grant of 4.0 million Philippine Pesos to introduce solar-powered water pumps in the Philippines. The initiative aims to boost …
Norway assists Filipino farmers with solar-powered water pumps Read More
Denmark’s sole international adoption agency, Danish International Adoption (DIA), has announced its decision to cease its facilitation of overseas adoptions. This follows rising concerns raised by a government agency regarding …
Denmark and Norway halt international adoptions amidst allegations of fraud and illegal practices Read More
The Philippines has emerged as the third safest country in Southeast Asia, according to the 2023 Global Law and Order Report by Gallup. With an index score of 86, the …
Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia Read More
IKEA has expanded its presence in key cities across the Philippines, reaching Davao, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iloilo City. IKEA Philippines seeks to bring its signature stylish and functional …
IKEA expands presence in the Philippines Read More
Ericsson has appointed Daniel Ode as Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines. Ode brings more than 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having previously served …
Ericsson appoints new head of Singapore, Philippines & Brunei Read More
Denmark’s government announced on Wednesday, January 10, its intention to initiate discussions with India and the Philippines to facilitate recruitment of healthcare professionals in Denmark. The Ministry of Higher Education …
Denmark has announced dialogue with the Philippines to recruit health staff Read More
In a new move to revitalize its tourism sector, the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has set an ambitious target of 7.7 million international visitors for the year 2024. The …
The Philippines sets ambitious 2024 tourism target after remarkable rebound in 2023 Read More
In the comprehensive assessment conducted by AirlineRatings.com to determine the safety rankings of low-cost airlines globally for 2024, Norwegian Airline secured the fourth position and AirAsia came in 12th. The safety …
Norwegian Airlines and AirAsia secures position among the safest low-cost airlines Read More
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More