Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore have approved a Finnish powder made from microbes called “food out of thin air.” The protein, that goes by the name Solein, is made of air, microbes and solar …
Singapore approves Finnish protein made of ‘thin air’ Read More
Short-term visitors to Singapore, who are not fully vaccinated, will no longer be required to buy travel insurance that covers Covid-19 medical treatment. This is according to a statement by …
Singapore ends Covid restrictions Read More
New complain about bug infestation in IKEA furniture’s are circulating online. This happens only two months after the Swedish furniture brand removed bug-infested baskets from the inventory in Singapore. In …
More IKEA Singapore customers complain about bugs Read More
H&M closes its store in Ion Orchard shopping mall in Singapore, after more than a decade at the site. “We are closing March 12, 2023,” the brand announced on its …
H&M shuts down high-profile Singapore store Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is looking for board candidates for the term of March 2023 – March 2024. All members of FBC, who have paid their membership in …
FBC is looking for board members Read More
Based on its own survey, Telenor Asia says people across Asia are increasingly socializing more online than they do in person. The survey dives into people’s digital lives and forms …
Telenor Asia survey: Online gaming goes mainstream due to mobile access Read More
New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …
Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place. Read More
The Swedish-based Luxury brand, with more than 60 stores globally, just opened its first store in Singapore. With the opening, the brand also makes their debut into the Southeast Asia …
Acne Studios opens first store in Singapore Read More
The Danish brewery Alefarm has entered an agreement with one of the leading Singaporean distributors of special beer to bars, cafes and restaurants in Singapore City. The agreement was announced …
Danish microbrewery expands to Singapore Read More
To mark the International Women’s Day 2023, SwedCham’s Women4Women Committee and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invite you to a screening of the movie “She Said” at The Projector …
Women4Women and Sweden in Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day with movie screening Read More
Danish Business Association (DABS) presents its next Coffee Table Meeting “A Collaborative Effort for Worker Welfare in Singapore” on 9 February 2023. Joel Frijhoff, Lead Sustainability Advisor and Programme Lead …
DABS Coffee Table Meeting: How Ørsted identifies risk areas related to migrant workers and their labor rights Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore’s next Market Outlook event will focus on the Philippines. The event will take place on 21 February 2023. Infrastructure provides an interesting opportunity for …
SwedCham’s Market Outlook: Thrive as a Swedish business at the growing Philippine market Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) has decided to take on the challenge of helping businesses believe they can achieve success through sustainability at the event “How to Build …
Learn how to make your business successful through sustainability with SwedCham Singapore Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …
In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls! Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore has re-introduced its Coffee Morning event and invites all coffee-lovers to join the event on 2 February 2023. Take the opportunity to come by Mount …
Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore serves coffee and breakfast Read More
From 30 January to 2 February 2023, The Standing Committee on Transport and Communications of the Norwegian Parliament is visiting Singapore. The Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore says everybody is welcome …
Meet the Norwegian Parliament at NBAS, Norwegian Embassy and Norwegian Seamen’s Church lunch event. Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) has invited to its policy brief on Norway’s Southeast Asia relations “Southeast Asia Policy Brief – Hope or Turmoil for Business – What …
SNCC to host policy brief on Norway and its Southeast Asian business relations Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …
Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep Read More
St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …
Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) thanked Nathalie Coral Lepeltier for being a part of this year’s first Coffee Table Meeting. With her, Lepeltier brought passion, wisdom and healthy energy. The …
DABS is grounded, connected and present after this year’s first Coffee Table Meeting Read More
SWEA Singapore has released a new episode of its podcast SWEA Podden. The episode is an interview with teacher Anna who teach source criticism and decided to write a book …
New episode of SWEA Podden: Anna Rosenqvist on source criticism and living in China Read More
This week, the EU Deforestation Regulation text was approved by the EU Parliament Environmental Committee (ENVI). The Committee vote is not final. The Council and the Parliament will also vote …
Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) and its Young Professionals Network will gather for drinks at the first Afterwork of 2023, tomorrow on 19 January at Bar.Celona. The Chamber …
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to enjoy drinks. Do it at SwedCham’s YP Afterworks Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) invites its corporate and individual members to participate at next SwedCham Connect on 2 February 2023. The Chamber says the networking event is …
Embark on a night out with SwedCham Connect and the Swedish business community Read More
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …
Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas Read More
The rise of solo adventures among women has significantly grown over the past years, some people might say, “it’s more than a trend, it’s a movement.” Women from different ages …
Women solo traveling: “Just me will be just fine” Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) wants everybody to join its DABS Coffee Meeting “Cyber-Wellmess at Work: What is it & why is it so important?” on 2 February 2023. The …
DABS Singapore presents Coffee Meeting on cyber wellbeing Read More
Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosts the half-yearly event “New in Singapore” for all new Norwegians on 4 February. It will be possible to gain valuable insights on practical matters …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church to host “New in Singapore” event. Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore invites you to Danish Five-A-Side Tournament 2023 at Turf City Premier Pitch tomorrow on 14 January. Upon a World Cup that ended for Denmark a …
Five-A-Side Tournament at the Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Danish newspaper, CPH Post, reports Finland and Denmark is ranked joint fourth and fifth, respectively, in the World of passports opening the doors to more countries than most other passports. …
Finland and Denmark rank top of list of passport holders able to access most countries Read More
The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the EU Delegation to Singapore has launched a collaborative project, SEA Air, in celebration of diversity and connectivity. The exhibition broadcasts arts …
CCA Singapore and EU Delegation celebrates diversity by collaborating on cross-regional artistic exhibition Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore hosted a diplomatic career event at which 17 women in business from Finland gathered to hear about, and discuss, the Embassy’s employees most important …
Finnish women in businesses discussed diplomatic careers in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
Through the Norwegian Embassyin Singapore, YoungShip Singapore, said it is pleased to announce this year’s first Joint Party which will be held in collaboration with Young Baltic Association Singapore on …
YoungShip Joint Party for (young) maritime professionals Read More
Help SWEA Singapore out with the creation of the SWEA Magazine. Especially, SWEA is looking for proofreaders and layout’ers for the editorial office. Please contact [email protected] for more information. If …
Proofread or handle layout for SWEA Singapore Magazine Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has announced its DABS Coffee Meeting 2023 “Holistic Leadership to Thrive in the Future” to be held on 19 January 2023. The association said the …
Tap into unlimited fields of inspiration at DABS Coffee Meeting 2023 Read More
Ulrica Fearn has been appointed new Director of Finance at Carlsberg. This was reported by Danish watch media, Fødevarewatch. Despite her Swedish background, a large part of Ulrica’s business career …
Carlsberg appoints Swedish Ulrica Fearn as new Director of Finance Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and other foreign Chambers in Thailand are to organize “Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Baan Amata” …
Join Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Baan Amata Read More
The Sustainable Development Report of 2022 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) showed that Thailand has been ranked first among other ASEAN countries in progressing towards achieving …
Thailand ranks first in Sustainable Development Report among other ASEAN countries Read More
As one of the many activities SWEA Singapore has announced taking place throughout January, the organisation now includes the month of February with an invite to a Stand Up Paddleboard …
SWEA Singapore has got you activity-covered for January; Become a SUP’er Read More
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