Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
From 16 March 2022, the travel history requirement for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) will include Norway and the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means that fully …
Singapore’s VTL to apply to travelers from Norway from mid-March Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join them for a relaxed networking wine tasting @13% Wine Bistro on 23 March Wine tasting includes 5 different wines + a …
Sign up for FBC Singapore’s event ‘Networking with wine’ Read More
The historical Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will visit Singapore in October 2022 and the Norwegian Embassy and the rest of Team Norway, their partners, and stakeholders are rigging up …
Historical Norwegian ship to visit Singapore in October Read More
Singapore and Norway are working together for the environment and during a meeting in mid-February, Norwegian Ambassador Eivind Homme and Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu discussed …
Singapore and Norway – Working together for the Environment Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and other European Chambers in Asia invite you to their upcoming event titled ‘EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines …
EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
The Danish Business Association, in cooperation with the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore and TSMP Law Corporations, invites you to learn more about do’s and don’ts in Singapore on 3 …
Stay out of trouble! Learn about do’s and don’ts in Singapore Read More
Following Russia’s launch of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Nordic envoys and Ambassadors of EU member states in Asia have, together with most of the world, affirmed …
European Ambassadors in Singapore, Shanghai, and Jakarta stand with Ukraine Read More
Singapore-based Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) and Denmark’s Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have formalized their collaboration by signing a Knowledge Partnership Agreement, committing to …
Singaporean and Danish firms partners for Zero Carbon Shipping as Knowledge Partner Read More
The Norwegian Business Association will host an online event titled ‘Special Insights Panel #1 – 2022: Singapore/Norway: Business Potential in Maritime Cooperation’ on 9 March. More about the event, NBAS …
NBAS to host elaboration on Singapore’s and Norway’s maritime strategies Read More
Singapore has allowed 30 countries to have the so-called ‘Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore which means that travelers from these countries do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival …
NBAS: Why hasn’t Singapore granted Norway a so-called vaccinated travel lane? Read More
Work in Finland works in the healthcare business connecting Asian jobseekers to European companies and are now hiring from Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Healthcare Staffing Solutions will now give …
Work in Finland is now hiring from Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong Read More
Are you dreaming of a dynamic everyday life in an international environment where you help to promote Danish interests in one of the world’s forward-rushing markets? Use your interest in …
Internship at the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore Read More
There is good news for VTL travelers to Singapore and from 22 February onwards travel restrictions will be eased. The following measures are applicable for VTL travelers entering Singapore from …
VTL travel into Singapore made easier from 22 February Read More
It is now possible to travel in Europe and to the United States, but to many countries in Asia, travel is still very limited. Finnair however still expects the Asian …
Finnair expects the Asian market to open towards the summer Read More
Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has completed its work on the newbuild production vessel the Equinor-operated Johan Castberg project in the Barents Sea and the vessel has now departed Singapore on route …
Johan Castberg FPSO departed Singapore for Norway Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Singapore Kent Härstedt presented on 15 February his credentials to President Halimah Yacob, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore informs. In a statement about the Ambassador’s background, Singapore’s Ministry of …
Ambassador Kent Härstedt presented his credentials to President Halimah Yacob Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore is hosting their first Women4Women Virtual Speed Networking Breakfast for Female Professionals on 22 February. More about the event, SwedCham SG writes: SwedCham’s Women4Women …
Join SwedCham SG’s Women4Women Speed Networking event Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and partners invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘EV Infrastructure – Challenges and opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam’ on …
Learn more about EV Infrastructure – Challenges and opportunities in ASEAN Read More
Denmark’s Minister of Climate and Energy and Public Utilities Dan Jørgensen and Denmark’s Ambassador to Singapore Sandra Jensen Landi drank wines worth DKK 2360 a bottle at the taxpayers’ expense …
Danish Ambassador and Minister drank expensive wine at taxpayers’ expense in Singapore Read More
The Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce and partners invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘Best Digital Channels To Grow Your Business Online In Thailand’ on 24 February. More about …
Learn more about the best digital channels to grow your business online in Thailand Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new Consular Officer Tanja Tullberg who joined the Embassy just before The Lunar New Year. The Embassy shares that Tanja Tullberg …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new Consular Officer Read More
Lift international traffic restriction. They do not work. They only contribute to the economic and social stress of people, businesses and nations. By cutting the lifeline of tourism, these restrictions …
Lift All Travel Restrictions Read More
Norwegian Energy Partners in cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invites the energy sector to a webinar to explore the ‘Market opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia’ in …
Learn more about market opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia in 2022 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore and partners invite you to join their event ‘Helsinki-Singapore dialogue series on Innovative Smart City opportunities’ on 17 February. More about the event, the …
Sign up for the Helsinki-Singapore dialogue series on Innovative Smart City opportunities Read More
On 1 February, Denmark lifted all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers. This means that from 1 February 2022 onwards, all persons from anywhere in the world with valid proof of …
Denmark lifts all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore recently welcomed Ambassador-Designate Kent Härstedt to the city-state. Before assuming his role as Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore, Kent Härstedt was the Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy for …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes Ambassador-Designate Kent Härstedt Read More
The Swedish private equity firm EQT has appointed three high-caliber business executives with strong impact expertise to its EQT Future’s Mission Board. The Swedish private equity firm said in a …
Singaporean and Norwegian experts to advise Swedish firm EQT’s longer-hold investment fund Read More
The Nordic Region and Singapore once again take the lead as some of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index. Every year, the …
The Nordic Region and Singapore again ranks among the world’s least corrupt countries Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore introduced their Regional Energy Counselor for Asia, Assar Qureshi, who joined the Embassy in Singapore in December 2021. The Embassy shares …
Meet the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore’s Regional Energy Counselor for Asia Read More
The Norwegian Government will from 26 January 2022 remove the requirement of travel quarantine. Travelers still need to get tested and complete registration upon arrival in Norway. Travelers still need …
Norway removes travel quarantine requirements Read More
Stockholm takes gold place in the Oliver Wyman Forum’s ranking of the world’s big cities based on mobility. The forum highlights in particular Stockholm’s public transport and infrastructure. “Stockholm has …
Stockholm best traffic city world-wide Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore shares what will happen if you have recovered from covid-19 but test positive upon arrival in Singapore. The Embassy states that …
Update: Recovered from covid but test positive upon arrival in Singapore Read More
H&M’s storytelling brand Monki is set to launch in Singapore in partnership with e-commerce platform Zalora, Insider Retail Asia writes. Monki offers Scandi-cool fashion at a competitive price, aiming to be kind …
H&M’s Monki to launch in Singapore through Zalora Read More
A 49-year-old Danish man who is accused of scamming a dozen of holiday home renters last year failed for the 6th time to show up in Helsingør court, media SN reports. …
Court hearing canceled again: Fraud accused Dane did not return from Singapore Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their first DBAS Coffee Table Meeting in 2022: Executive Loneliness and the Importance of Building Networks on 26 January. More about …
First DABS Coffee Table Meeting in 2022: Executive Loneliness and the Importance of Building Networks Read More
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will reduce its traffic program for February by around 20% and offer other flight options to its customers, the airline said in a statement. The reduced traffic …
Finnair to reduce flights to Singapore and Hong Kong in February Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore introduced the Embassy’s new Investment Manager for Singapore Sean Niu. Sean Niu joined Invest in Denmark in the fall and is based …
Embassy of Denmark introduces their new Investment Manager for Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore receives many questions about travel and entry into Singapore from travelers who have recovered from covid-19 but continue to test positive and therefore can not present …
Recovered from covid and traveling to Singapore – Do I need a negative test? Read More
Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has built and sent three wellhead and riser topsides for the redevelopment of the TotalEnergies-operated Tyra gas project in the Danish North Sea, the Norwegian Energy Company …
Important progress for Tyra as topsides departs from Singapore Read More
Last week, Norwegian energy company Equinor’s Johan Castberg production vessel left Sembcorp Marine yard in Singapore and is scheduled to set sail for Norway next month, Energy Voice writes. In a video …
Johan Castberg production vessel leaves Sembcorp Marine yard in Singapore Read More
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open until 19 January 2022 at Studyinfo.fi. There are lots of English-taught degree options both on …
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open Read More
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