Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Independent Schools Show will be hosting three complimentary events across Asia this December, giving international families the opportunity to meet leading British independent and boarding schools and speak directly …
Independent Schools Show returns to Asia Read More
Sweden’s ambassador to Singapore, Anders Fredrik Sjöberg, highlighted opportunities for Sweden–Singapore energy cooperation at a forum on 29 October. Speaking at the Spotlight Sweden Forum during Singapore International Energy Week, …
Swedish ambassador offers grid expertise at Singapore energy forum Read More
The Study in Sweden online fair will give students in Asia an opportunity to meet Swedish universities on 28 November. The free event offers information about degree programmes, applications and …
Study in Sweden: Universities invite students in Asia to online fair Read More
Mattias Wiggberg, an associate professor at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, will discuss how Singapore and Sweden approach AI adoption at a SwedCham event on Friday, 30 October. The …
Swedish researcher to compare AI adoption in Singapore and Sweden Read More
Nordic startup founders and investors are gathering in Singapore this week to explore partnerships in green technology and research-based innovation. Nordic Singapore Innovation Days runs from 26 to 30 October. …
Nordic startups gather in Singapore for green innovation week Read More
Swedish author and speaker Fredrik Härén will discuss how people and businesses can develop their creativity at Hollandse Club in Singapore on Tuesday, 27 October. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce …
Swedish creativity expert Fredrik Härén to speak in Singapore Read More
Business Sweden is organising a delegation to Singapore from 3 to 6 November, focusing on autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure and electric transport. The Urban Mobility Days programme will bring Swedish …
Swedish companies to explore smart transport opportunities in Singapore Read More
Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 20 October. The signing took place during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s …
Sweden’s KTH signs cooperation agreement with Singapore policy school Read More
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has announced plans for Ericsson and universities in Sweden and Singapore to collaborate on positioning technology using artificial intelligence and 6G. Speaking at Stockholm’s Royal Palace …
Ericsson and universities plan Sweden–Singapore 6G cooperation Read More
Danish business executive Henrik Poulsen, who led Ørsted’s transformation into a global renewable energy company and now chairs Carlsberg, has been appointed to the board of Singapore Airlines. The appointment …
Former Ørsted CEO Henrik Poulsen joins Singapore Airlines board Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is scheduled to meet Swedish business leaders at Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo during his state visit, according to a newly published programme from Sweden’s government. The …
Singapore President to visit Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo in Sweden Read More
Films from Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia will feature at Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden from 28 October to 4 November 2026. The festival opens with Thailand’s …
Asian films at Lund Fantastic Film Festival 2026 – dates and screening times Read More
Danish investment manager A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to buy Singapore-based port operator Portek International from Japan’s Mitsui & Co., adding terminal interests in Indonesia and Vietnam to its logistics …
A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Singapore’s Portek Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence. Their joint statement also covers quantum technologies and digital infrastructure. It …
Finland and Singapore deepen AI and quantum technology cooperation Read More
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson gave a Singaporean dancer an unforgettable moment when she invited him onstage during her performance at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, 10 October 2026. …
Zara Larsson invites Singaporean dancer onstage at F1 concert Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen criticised the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports during her visit to Singapore on 13 October, Reuters reported. Speaking to Reuters …
Finland’s Valtonen criticises US Russian diesel decision in Singapore Read More
Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas chose an unusual way to travel between two Grand Prix races in Southeast Asia: he cycled nearly 420 kilometres from Malaysia to Singapore. Instead …
Finnish F1 driver Bottas cycles 420 km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
Foreign residents applying for Finnish citizenship will face a new citizenship test from March 2027 as Finland introduces stricter requirements for becoming a citizen. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) announced …
Finland to introduce citizenship test for foreign applicants in 2027 Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is preparing its stores in Denmark to help people during major emergencies, including power outages, flooding and other crises, as European countries strengthen their civil preparedness. …
IKEA stores in Denmark prepare to serve as emergency shelters Read More
The October 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! From choosing the right preschool or kindergarten to discovering the people who make a difference across Asia, this October issue …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2026 Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen will visit Singapore on 13 October for talks on artificial intelligence and to deliver an opening address at Singapore International Cyber Week. During the visit, …
Elina Valtonen heads to Singapore for AI and cybersecurity talks Read More
Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas arrived in Singapore after cycling more than 419km from Malaysia over four days, combining his preparation for the Singapore Grand Prix with a long-distance …
Finnish F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycles 420km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
A.P. Møller Holding, the Danish investment company that owns A.P. Moller – Maersk, is expanding its presence in Asia as it looks to invest in promising startups across the region. …
A.P. Møller Holding expands Asian investment push Read More
Southeast Asia port bottlenecks are limiting trade growth, says Elaine Low, the Danish shipping group Maersk’s Area Managing Director for Southeast Asia. In a Freight Buyers’ Club interview published on …
Maersk’s Elaine Low warns of Southeast Asia port bottlenecks Read More
Norwegian company DNV forecasts that data centre power demand in Southeast Asia will rise almost ninefold by 2040. Its Energy Transition Outlook 2026 puts annual consumption at around 17 terawatt-hours …
DNV forecasts ninefold rise in data centre power demand in Southeast Asia Read More
Danish shipping company Maersk will introduce a peak season surcharge on dry-container shipments from Southeast Asia to Oceania from 1 November 2026. For shipments to Australia, Papua New Guinea and …
Maersk introduces surcharge on Southeast Asia–Oceania shipments Read More
Volare Shipping, a tanker company registered in Singapore, is set to begin trading in Oslo on 5 October. The listing follows a $500 million share sale to investors. Euronext confirms …
Singapore’s Volare Shipping set for Oslo listing after $500m raise Read More
Danish pump company Grundfos and Denmark’s embassy in Singapore have brought together industry leaders and researchers to discuss seawater cooling. The discussion explored its potential to help meet the cooling …
Grundfos explores seawater cooling for Singapore’s data centres Read More
INTERPOL’s Christian Heggen will open a discussion on emerging cyber threats in Asia at an event in Singapore on Wednesday, 30 September. The Norwegian Business Association Singapore is bringing together …
INTERPOL’s Christian Heggen to discuss AI cyber threats in Singapore Read More
Danish company Danfoss is showcasing cooling and power technology at Data Centre World Asia in Singapore on 29–30 September. The company says its solutions can help data centres use less …
Danfoss brings data centre cooling technology to Singapore Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) is making its After Work Drinks a monthly gathering at Kult Yard. The next event takes place on Wednesday, 30 September, from 6pm. …
DABS invites all to monthly after-work drinks in Singapore Read More
Chinese technology company ByteDance gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 AI chips through a data centre operated by UK-based AI infrastructure company Nscale in Norway, according to Tom’s …
Chinese ByteDance accessed more than 2,000 Nvidia chips through Norway data centre Read More
Norwegian OComp brings ship battery fire training to Singapore Norwegian maritime training company OComp is holding a course in Singapore on 23 September on how to respond to lithium-ion battery …
Norwegian OComp brings ship battery fire training to Singapore Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined ASEAN countries in adopting a new economic cooperation plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030. Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar …
Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar Thorvardarson adopt new ASEAN–EFTA work plan Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will bring representatives from the country’s government and business sector on a state visit to Sweden from 19 to 21 October 2026. Sweden’s King Carl XVI …
Tharman Shanmugaratnam to bring Singapore business delegation to Sweden Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore, DABS, is inviting members of Singapore’s Danish community to present their business ideas at its first Start-up Pitch Night. DABS will select three founders for …
DABS seeks three founders for first Singapore start-up pitch night Read More
Nordic cinema will take centre stage in Singapore later this month as Filmhouse hosts the 2026 Nordic Film Festival from 17 to 26 September. Presented in partnership with the embassies …
Nordic Film Festival brings five Nordic films to Singapore Read More
Eight Danish healthtech companies are showcasing their products at Medical Fair Asia in Singapore. The trade fair opened at Marina Bay Sands on Wednesday, 9 September. The companies have joined …
Eight Danish healthtech companies showcase solutions in Singapore Read More
Finland will lead a business delegation to Singapore in October focused on decarbonising cities, digital transformation and the energy transition. The Team Finland network will organise the visit from 28-30 …
Finland to Lead Business Delegation to Singapore on Green Technology Read More
The September 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from Norway honouring Axel Blom for his long-standing contribution to Thailand and a …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2026 Read More
The Singapore-Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2026 will bring together more than 200 leaders, innovators and decision-makers in Singapore to discuss the future of maritime and energy industries. The conference will …
Singapore-Norway Innovation Conference to focus on future of ocean industries Read More
Singapore-based transport group ComfortDelGro and French operator RATP Dev have been selected to operate and maintain the Copenhagen Metro through their joint venture, KBH Metro Partner. The contract is valued …
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro wins $2.7 billion Copenhagen Metro deal Read More
Norwegians in Thailand and Singapore have gathered at local Norwegian Seamen’s Churches to mourn the death of King Harald. In Pattaya, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church held a memorial service attended …
Norwegian Seamen’s Churches in Southeast Asia remember King Harald Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore will host a morning session about Singapore’s government agencies and innovation sector. The event is called “Navigating the Singapore Ecosystem.” It takes place at Saxo …
Danish diplomats to guide businesses through Singapore’s ecosystem Read More
The best personal training studio in the Singapore CBD is the one that measures before it sells. Catalyst Performance, at Manulife Tower above Telok Ayer MRT, tests body composition, cardiorespiratory …
Best Personal Training Studio in the Singapore CBD: What to Measure Before You Commit Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has opened registration for its annual Midwinter Ball, which will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Singapore. The gala will …
SwedCham Singapore opens registration for Midwinter Ball Read More
Karine Erikstein has joined the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore as its new Deputy Head of Mission. Erikstein is a career diplomat with 12 years of experience in Norway’s Foreign …
Karine Erikstein joins Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read More
Former EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is visiting Singapore this week as the first Danish recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship. Vestager is in Singapore from 17 to 22 …
Margrethe Vestager becomes first Dane selected for Singapore fellowship Read More
Finnish material-handling company Konecranes has celebrated 50 years of operations in the Asia-Pacific region at an event in Jakarta. Konecranes began operating in the region in Singapore in 1976 …
Finnish Konecranes marks 50 years in Asia-Pacific Read More
Denmark and ASEAN have held their first Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting, formally establishing the framework for closer cooperation between the two sides. The meeting took place at the ASEAN …
Denmark and ASEAN establish framework for five-year partnership Read More