Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
SWEA Singapore has announced the SWEA Professionals e-Forum taking place on 12 January. The event is a replay of November month’s edition of the SWEA Professionals e-Forum and offers networking …
SWEA Singapore announces new edition of SWEA Professional e-Forum event Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish official enrollment in the former EEC (the European Economic Community), now EU. EEC was a regional organisation created …
Embasy of Denmark in Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of Denmark joining EU Read More
A report shared by Vietnam’s seafood sector showed that the seafood exports broke the 2022 record with a value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than …
Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter Read More
A new investigation made by Greenpeace in Germany determines products of Chinese fashion brand SHEIN, offering fashion clothes, gadgets and utility items, are health hazards and illegal. As reported by …
Greenpeace reports Chinese fashion brand Shein’s products are health hazards Read More
China’s automotive manufacturer, BYD, announced on its official Weibo that the products’ prices will be raised between 2,000 yuan ($290) and 6,000 yuan, starting from 1 January 2023. The company’s …
China BYD to raise car prices after subsidy reduces Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has released its latest newsletter including a greetings of Christmas from Ambassador, Kent Härstedt. As previously reported by ScandAsia, Sweden takes over the Presidency of …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore released newsletter with prospects of 2023 Read More
On Christmas Eve, priest Carl Bjarkam of the Danish Seamen’s Church, payed Mærsk Mumbai a Christmas visit. With him, the Seamen’s priest brought Christmas sweets and offered cadets a lift …
Priest of Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore visited Mærsk Mumbai on Christmas Eve Read More
Two Finnish food and beverage entrepreneurs in Thailand are out to make a mark not only on the local scene but also internationally. They have started out boldly by succeeding …
Bold Finnish duo launches vodka and energy drink out of Thailand Read More
If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …
Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023 Read More
In the newest episode of SWEA Podden, Marie Olsson talks about how she, together with her husband Olof Olsson, soon-to-be pastor in Southeast Asia and East Asia, will resume the …
Marie Olsson tells about the Swedish Church Abroad in newest episode of SWEA Podden Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has drawn attention to the Global Compact Network Denmark report which describes an exponential growth in Danish companies contributing to achieve international climate goals. The …
SBTi-report: Danish companies are frontrunners in setting ambitious climate targets Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reminds you not to forget to follow the SIMC Winner’s Gala Concert & Award Ceremony on Friday 23 December 2022 where classical music will be …
Experience world class performers at the SIMC Winner’s Gala Conccert & Award Ceremony Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
China’s automaker, BYD, is to launch a new electric vehicle brand, “professional and personal” in 2023. It will be an addition to Yangwang, a premiere brand, added the company’s branding …
China BYD to launch new EV brand in 2023 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has announced Sweden is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of six months from 1 January …
Sweden takes over Presidency of the Council of the European Union Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore participated in, and enjoyed, a traditional Christmas dinner at the Norwegian Emabssy in Kuala Lumpur. Ambassador, Morten Paulsen and wife, Anne Beth, and the …
Seamen’s Church Singapore enjoyed dinner and live music at Norwegian Embassy Malaysia Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore draws attention to the historic element in the formation of the new Danish government. Lead by Mette Frederiksen as re-elected Prime Minister, Denmark’s new …
Historic coalition of parties constitutes new Danish government Read More
Danes Worldwide is looking for volunteers to support its representative in Singapore to help the organisation become more visible and active. This will additionally make the organisation able attain a …
Danes Worldwide looking for Singapore volunteer Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …
EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore calls on Nordic companies to join the Nordic Innovation House Singapore and Enterprise Singapore in the 4th edition of the Trade and Connectivity Challenge …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore calls for SME’s and global startups to join TCC Read More
Norwegian newspaper, DN, reports Asian stock exchange markets showed high economic activity and growth in the beginning of 2022 with the Nikkei index at the Tokoy stock exchange market back …
Economic optimism at Asian stock exchange markets Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore announces Danish violinist, Anna Agafia Egholm, is in the final of the Singapore Violin Competition (SIVC). Anna has performed solo, chamber and contemporary over three …
Danish violinist, Anna Agafia Egholm, in tonight’s Singapore Violin Competition 2022 final Read More
The Counsellor and Deputy head of Mission representing Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, Jenny Egermark, spoke in front of Swedish high school students at the German European School Singapore last …
Swedish Counsellor of Mission joined Nobel Prize Awards at German European School Singapore Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore draws attention to the release of Esben Poulsson’s book “Maritime Matters” addressing the development in the maritime sector over the past four years. The book covers …
NBAS presents release of new book on maritime industry effects of COVID, ship emissions and Russian invasion Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) encourages you – if you are a fan of football and hygge – to participate in the fight for the prestigious title “Winner of the …
DABS presents the Five-A-Side football Tournament 2023 Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) has proudly welcomed their newest board member Erlend Prytz, CEO at Norwegian Maritime Exporters. Erlend Prytz has been an executive board member of …
SNCC welcomed newest board member, CEO Erlend Prytz. Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore draws attention to the Singapore International Music Competition presenting the Winners´ Gala Concert and Award Ceremony on 23 December 2022 at the Singapore Chinese Music …
Join the Finnish Embassy and musician Jeremy Wrong at the Singapore International Music Competition Read More
Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …
Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore asks us kindly to remember the INGREDIENT IV of the Future is Made in Finland webinar series is coming up next week on 16 …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore: Future is Made in Finland is the recipe for success Read More
SWEA Singapore’s Lucia Choir visits the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore on 3rd Advent Sunday. Having a Lucia Choir visiting the Seamen’s Church is a long and proud tradition of which …
SWEA’s Lucia Choir to visit the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Swea Singapore has launched a new episode of its podcast “SWEA Podden” which this time features the Swedish designer Maxjenny and the story of her colorful creations. Maxjenny grew up …
Meet Swedish designer Maxjenny in newest episode of SWEA Podden Read More
Yesterday, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore celebrated Finland’s 105th Independence Day by hosting a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel. The Embassy reports 200 guests attended the reception including Singapore …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore hosted Independence Day reception Read More
The first charter flight of TUI Fly traveled directly from Copenhagen, Denmark to Krabi, Thailand with a total of 304 Danes and safely arrived yesterday, 7 December 2022. In addition, …
304 Danes arrive in Krabi by first TUI Fly flight from Copenhagen Read More
We are all different, just as we should be. No box or size fits all when it comes to expats and becoming a successful expat spouse. This is important to …
Becoming an expat spouse – 3 things to prepare for Read More
Yesterday, on 6 December, Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Embassy of Finland in Singapore reported Finns have been enjoying the national holiday since 1917 and spends the day in …
Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has thanked Founder Director Sir Dr. Peter Low, and the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ Singapore for “an unforgettable evening of music and joy” at …
Norwegian Ambassador impressed by performances of carols from around the world at annual Christmas concert Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore draws attention to the newest episode of Little Globetrotters, a Chinese-language kids’ infotainment series that gives children in Singapore the opportunity to learn more about …
Singaporean children on a Danish adventure in newest episode of kids’ infotainment series Little Globetrotters Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) has launched the information session “IMDA’s LEAD Connect & Transact Grants explained” on 15 December. The event follows the Singaporean Government’s introduction …
SwedCham to inform about Singaporean incentive grants for promoting document digitalization Read More
BBC 100 Women has announced its 2022 list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world on which a number of women from the APAC region …
BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022 including Thai rapper, Milli, Indonesian activist, Velmariri Bambari and Greenlandic psychologist, Naja Lyberth Read More
Eye-Share, a market leading solution provider for automated spend management, has been welcomed into the Singaporean business community by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS). The company opened its first …
NBAS; Eye-Share’s opening in Singapore is a “true enrichment” of the business community Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore has welcomed Irma Ylikangas as its new Counsellor for Innovation and Trade Affairs. Irma has previously been working with Helsinki Partners in Singapore as …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore welcomes new Counsellor of Innovation Read More
The Danish krone is no longer what it used to be. From being the star on the European sky, the Danish krone has now apparently been relegated to pariah status. …
60% devaluation of the Danish Krone? Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reports to have gathered with educators and educational institutes on 28 November to discuss the generational and global challenges we face today and how education …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore looked for answers to educational challenges Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore celebrates the arrival of December by hosting a family church service that will include a Lucia procession, a Christmas tree party and warm “aebleskiver” on …
Christmas pull-tab lottery and family church service at Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
On 22 November, the Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) hosted the event “What have we learned post-COVID? How will the geopolitical situation affect our supply chains?” in collaboration with …
SNCC and Wilh. Wilhelmsen hosted event on Post-COVID learnings and supply chain effects Read More
Estonia strongly views itself as belonging to the Nordics. And for Estonia debuting in Southeast-Asia means business! Learn more about the brand new embassy and the first ambassador on the …
New Estonian embassy and Ambassador to Singapore: Priit Turk Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …
EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride Read More
Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported it is no longer illegal to be homosexual in Singapore. Previously, men having sex with men could be punished with up to two years in prison, …
Singaporean Parliament decriminalize homosexual acts Read More