Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Jan Holm, Head of Maersk Drilling in Singapore is joining the Danish company Seaborg to head its activities in Southeast Asia as the company opens its second overseas office, Seatrade Maritime writes. …
Head of Maersk Drilling in Singapore is switching from offshore drilling to nuclear power barges Read More
The Finnish Business Council together with the Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites you to join the Finnish Business Singapore Exhibition at Huone on 24 January. More about the event, …
Join the Finnish Business Singapore speed networking exhibition Read More
Following Laos’ announcement of their plans to re-open for fully vaccinated travelers starting 1 January 2022, 14 more countries including Denmark, Norway, and Finland were recently added to the list …
Denmark, Norway, and Finland amongst countries added under Laos Green Zone entry plan Read More
The Norwegian telecom giant Telenor has agreed to sell its 51 percent stake in Myanmar’s mobile financial services provider Wake Money, Nikkei Asia reports. According to people close to the deal, Telenor …
Sources say Telenor is to sell its stake in Myanmar’s Wave Money Read More
The Swedish furniture giant will raise prices by an average of 9 percent across its stores worldwide due to problems in the supply chain, TV2 writes. According to IKEA’s press contact in …
Ikea to raise prices worldwide due to supply chain problems Read More
In a statement on 26 December, Singapore’s Health Ministry announced that it will be required for foreigners intending to work, study or reside in the country to be vaccinated starting …
Singapore to require vaccinations for foreigners working or residing in the city-state Read More
In support of SwedCham Singapore’s initiative #DoubleUp, the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore (NBAS) recently shared some inspiring Norwegian examples of going above and beyond for gender equality. Because just like the …
NBAS: The Norwegian contribution for gender equality in Singapore and beyond Read More
The Norwegian company Borr Drilling Limited recently announced that it has reached agreements in principle with the company’s largest creditors, the Singaporean yards, to refinance and defer a combined $1.4 billion debt …
Singaporean yards agrees to defer $1.4 billion receivables from Borr Drilling for 2 years Read More
The Danish company Ecooking, which makes a wide range of cosmetics and skincare products, is ready for expansion into markets in Asia as well as the USA, JydskeVestkysten writes. Founded in 2015, …
Danish cosmetic company Ecooking is ready for Asia expansion Read More
Earlier this month on 16 December, EuroCham Myanmar concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with more than 10 other BeLux & EuroCham Chambers in Asia, the Chamber writes. “This MoU is …
EuroCham Myanmar concluded MoU with other BeLux & EuroCham Chambers in Asia Read More
Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …
Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country Read More
Following the government of Singapore’s decision to temporarily suspend new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights, Singapore Airlines has announced a suspension of bookings under the VTL scheme until 20 January 2022. Before …
Singapore Airlines suspends bookings for VTL flights Read More
Amanda Yasmin Lam joined the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore in May 2021 as a Student Assistant to the Trade Council and Public Diplomacy Department. Before she heads back to …
Meet Student Assistant Amanda Yasmin Lam from the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore Read More
If you are staying in Singapore over the holidays but find yourself longing for a taste of the Nordics, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has highlighted three great things with a …
Staying in Singapore over the holidays, but longing for a taste of the Nordics? Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore is looking for a new Trade Advisor. More about the position, the Embassy writes: Do you want to work within international trade to help …
Are you the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore’s new Trade Advisor? Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes the new Head of Public Diplomacy & Partnerships, Annette Oestergaard Joergensen who recently joined the Embassy in the city-state. In her role, Annette Oestergaard Joergensen …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new Head of Public Diplomacy & Partnerships Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Eivind S. Homme recently met CEO of Snorre Food Company Mr. Frank Næsheim in Singapore, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore shared. Frank Næsheim arrived in Singapore 34 years ago …
Ambassador Homme met with CEO Snorre Food Company in Singapore Read More
Acting Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore Harald Fries is about to conclude his short but eventful period in Singapore. He arrived in the city-state four …
Newsletter from outgoing Acting Head of Mission in Singapore Harald Fries Read More
The Dream it Be it – video competition where Finnish Embassies in Asia invited girls between the ages of 15 to 18 years to participate by sending a video in …
EduCamp Finland opens registration to the Girl Power –22 camp Read More
In June this year, Naomi Nha Pham joined the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore as a student assistant and in a recent post, the Embassy shared a bit about her background …
Danish-Vietnamese Naomi is a Student Assistant at the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore Read More
Nine Swedish multinational companies in Singapore, including pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca and clothing retailer H&M, have pledged to double their paid paternity leave benefits from two to four weeks starting next …
9 Swedish firms join SwedCham pledge for double paid paternity leave for employees in Singapore Read More
Denmark’s LEGO Group signed on 8 December a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Joint Venture Company Limited (VSIP) to build a new factory in Vietnam. The facility …
The LEGO Group announces plans to build new factory in Vietnam to support long-term growth Read More
Finland’s largest airline Finnair has become the first international airline to resume flights to Krabi, with the operation of a four times weekly service between Helsinki and Krabi, the Tourist …
Finnair to resume direct flights between Helsinki-Krabi with 4 flights a week 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, invites you to a Multi Chambers Networking Night on …
Join the Multi Chambers Networking Night at Lancaster Bangkok Read More
Professor Lily Kong, President of the Singapore Management University, and Lee Kong Chain Chair Professor of Social Sciences was recently invited to give a virtual keynote address on “Singapore – …
Singapore – The making of a sustainable city-state’ was on the agenda at Swedbank Summit Read More
She coaches corporate top leaders in Asia on leadership, she’s a long-standing chairwoman at Executive’s Global Network (EGN) in Singapore, she spearheads a non-profit initiative to bring more diversity on …
Singapore-based social serial entrepreneur Mette Johansson Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the 200 years of green ties between Singapore and Denmark has launched at Singapore’s Botanical Gardens and is now open to the public. Historic Danish footprints …
Denmark and Singapore celebrates 200 years of green ties with new exhibition Read More
Team Norway in Singapore including the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, the Norwegian Cultural Center in collaboration with Innovasjon Norge, Visit Norway, and Gardens by the Bay is hosting a Christmas …
Team Norway to host ‘The Sound of Norwegian Christmas: A Christmas Concert’ in Singapore Read More
Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …
Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region Read More
The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore with 10 films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden exclusively shown at The Projector from 15 December to 25 …
The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently welcomed the Embassy’s new Head of Trade Mark Perry who will be helping Danish companies in entering and/or expanding their market presence with a focus …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new Head of Trade Read More
Not only is Danish badminton player Victor Axelsen the proud winner of Indonesian Open 2021, but he is also a very proud dad. It takes a lot to balance your …
Danish Viktor Axelsen introduces daughter to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew after Indonesian Open win Read More
Ambassador Homme joined the Norwegian confirmands at Sjømannskirken i Singapore for Sunday Mass and true to the Norwegian traditions, the Christmas tree at Sjømannskirken i Singapore is now decorated, and …
Ambassador Homme joined the Norwegian confirmands at Sjømannskirken i Singapore Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar entitled ‘The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26’ on 13 December. More about the event, NBAS …
NBAS event: The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26 Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join their networking evening on 16 December. More about the event, FBC Singapore writes: BC resumes Networking with FBC sessions. Networking with …
Join FBC Singapore for a networking evening Read More
Travelers going between Singapore and the European Union (EU) will have an easier time proving their Covid-19 vaccination status from 25 November onwards as the European Commission has announced that Covid-19 certificates …
EU accepts Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccination certificates Read More
Finnish Wärtsilä Voyage has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to further strengthen their collaboration in smart port innovation and …
Wärtsilä partners with Singapore MPA to co-develop next-generation safer and greener smart port solutions Read More
Danish Danni Steger’s trip to Singapore earlier this month turned into quarantine when he tested positive for covid-19 on arrival. The Straits Times writes that Danni Steger, who works as an …
Dane’s Singapore trip turned into quarantine when tested Covid-19 positive Read More
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting its member state companies and organizations to participate in a trade delegation to Singapore and Vietnam, to take place …
EU agriculture stakeholders invited to Southeast Asia trade delegation 2022 Read More
Join the closing event for Nordic Innovation House Singapore – smart and sustainable cities virtual market entry program – Singapore 2021 on 26 November. The event is organized by NIH-SG, …
Join the Closing Event: Minimising carbon footprint in the life cycle of buildings Read More
Swedish Hugo Tyden has always been encouraged to study hospitality because of his big passion for the industry and after hearing about the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and the …
Swedish hospitality student in Singapore: No bachelor’s degree can compete with EHL Read More
To close Season 2021 Dance From Within, Singapore Dance Theatre presents Singapore Ballet Festival live at Esplanade Theatre starring amongst others, Norwegian ballerina Henriette Garcia. Henriette was born in Oslo, …
Norwegian ballerina is part of Singapore Ballet Festival live at Esplanade Theatre Read More
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has appointed Norwegian composer and researcher Dr. Peter Tornquist as the new Dean to lead the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST). Dr. …
Norwegian composer is new dean of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore Read More
The Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 which took place on 20 and 21 October 2021 was a great success and saw close to 200 physical participants, Team Norway writes. Team Norway, …
Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 was a success Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to join their upcoming M&A event focusing on legal aspects of M&A on 24 November. More about the event: M&A activities have …
Join SwedCham and Rajah & Tann on M&A: Anticipating Regulatory Hurdles Read More
Norway and Singapore have played leading roles in the negotiations on the rules for quota trading also known as Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the new rules were …
Norway and Singapore played leading roles in the negotiations on the rules for quota trading Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is now handling Schengen visa applications from applicants legally residing in Singapore, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore shares. Applications for Schengen visas are …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok now handles Schengen visa applications from applicants in Singapore Read More
On 15 November, Singapore-based Aeroter announced an exclusive five-year agreement with Swedish company Savback Helicopters AB to distribute and sell its innovative VRT500 light, single-engine helicopter. From its headquarters in Sweden, Savback …
Aeroter and Savback sign exclusive five-year sales agreement Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore is pleased to announce that Mr. Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and Industry, will grace the occasion at the EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2021 …
Join Eurocham Singapore’s sustainability Awards 2021 virtual seminar Read More
Are your future plans green? Are you building a career around sustainability? Finland is a global superpower in some of the key scalable technologies in cleantech, recycling, and renewable energy. …
Sign up for Future is Made in Finland – Episode V on Sustainable Solutions Read More