Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
The 2025 CEOWORLD Health Care Index places Taiwan first in the world, highlighting Asia’s growing leadership in healthcare, while several Nordic countries also secure top positions. Taiwan ranks highest with …
Taiwan tops 2025 global healthcare ranking as Nordic countries secure strong positions Read More
Swedish design took centre stage in Singapore this week as IKEA unveiled a new collaboration with Stockholm-based designer Gustaf Westman. The launch, held at New Bahru, featured an exclusive media …
IKEA and Gustaf Westman launch colourful design pop-up in Singapore Read More
Sweden, Finland and Denmark are among the world’s top ten most innovative economies in 2025, according to the latest Global Innovation Index published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). …
Three Nordic and three Asian countries ranked among world’s most innovative economies Read More
Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB has been awarded a contract by South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean to supply a complete electric power and propulsion system for Singapore’s first floating liquefied natural gas …
ABB to equip Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal Read More
Gothenburg-based foodtech company SMAQO has raised new funding to scale production and launch its first consumer products, with backing from Singapore’s Good Startup (Good Protein Fund). The round also saw …
Swedish foodtech SMAQO secures Singapore backing for global expansion Read More
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro (CDG) and France’s RATP Dev have announced that their joint venture, KBH Metro Partner ApS, has been prequalified to participate in the next stage of the tender for …
Singapore–French consortium prequalified to bid for Copenhagen Metro operations Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday 13 September 2025 with a lively gathering of around 100 people at the Golden Bell. Guests arrived in …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore marks 40 years as a home away from home Read More
Singapore has been named the most peaceful country in Asia in the newly released Global Peace Index 2025. The city-state placed sixth worldwide, highlighting its strong performance in safety, security, …
Singapore ranked most peaceful country in Asia Read More
Finland is looking to expand its business presence in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Anne Vasara. She said that Finland sees potential in …
Finland eyes business opportunities in Johor-Singapore zone Read More