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Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative

June 8, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …

Cambodia / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …

Business in Asia / Singapore / Sweden

H&M restructuring in Singapore triggers debate over hidden layoffs

June 4, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A restructuring by Swedish fashion giant H&M has triggered a debate in Singapore over whether companies are presenting layoffs as new job opportunities. The discussion follows H&M’s decision to move …

Community news / Finland / Singapore

Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu to lead Singapore Symphony Orchestra

June 4, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s leading orchestra is entering a decisive turning point, and it comes with a new name at the podium. From the 2026-27 season, Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu will take over …

Business in Asia / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish legaltech firm Legora expands into Singapore and Tokyo

May 27, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Swedish legaltech company Legora is opening new offices in Singapore and Tokyo as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows the opening of the company’s Sydney …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Finland highlights green cooperation with Singapore during Ecosperity Week

May 25, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finnish deputy minister Mika Nykänen visited Singapore during Ecosperity Week 2026 to strengthen cooperation on sustainability, green transition and resilient supply chains. The visit was hosted by the Embassy of …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Singapore

Singapore first as Danish biotech tackles alcohol intolerance in Asia

May 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A Copenhagen biotech startup is betting big on Asia’s drinking culture. Now, Singapore will be the first test market. Alcolase has raised €1.5 million to develop its enzyme-based solution for …

Business in Asia / Malaysia / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish H&M lays off staff in Singapore amid regional restructuring

May 18, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has laid off staff in Singapore as the company relocates its South-east Asian headquarters from the city-state to Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times reports. According to …

Community news / Norway / Singapore

Norwegian award-winning thriller to screen at European Film Festival in Singapore

May 14, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Singapore audiences will this week get a chance to watch the acclaimed Norwegian psychological drama Armand as part of the European Film Festival. The film will be screened on 15 …

China / General news / Norway / Singapore

Three charged in Singapore-China linked satellite spy case deepening in Norway

May 12, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

A Singaporean man has been placed more centrally in a Norwegian espionage investigation after new details emerged about how a suspected intelligence operation may have been structured around his property …