Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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 emerging markets? Use your interest in …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore is looking for interns for spring 2022 Read More
Ericsson is powering Singtel’s 5G SA network with 5G radio access products and cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core network solutions, the Swedish telecom giant recently announced. The Ericsson product range will deliver …
Singtel enters 5G standalone era powered by Ericsson Read More
After more than 18 months into the pandemic living with strict covid-19 restrictions, several countries with high vaccination rates are testing ways to open up and adapt a “living with …
How are Denmark and Singapore’s living with covid-19 strategy playing out? Read More
On 20 September, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore welcomed the new Ambassador-Designate, Eivind S. Homme, and his spouse, Charlotte Homme, to the Embassy. Eivind S. Homme has been selected as Norway’s Ambassador-Designate …
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore welcomes Norway’s Ambassador-Designate to Singapore Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion titled ‘How to Scale Nordic Fintechs to the World?’ on 28th September. About the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites Fintechs to Webinar and Panel Discussion Read More
In the global fight against the pandemic, countries are observing each other for reference on how to best cope and handle the spread of covid-19. Regarding the spread amongst children, …
Singapore looks to Denmark in the battle against Covid-19 amongst children Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to their upcoming Coffee Meeting webinar: “Mediation as a Method of Dispute Resolution” on 30 September. More about the event: This coffee meeting …
DABS invite to Coffee Meeting webinar: “Mediation as a Method of Dispute Resolution” Read More
Big shipping companies like Danish Maersk emit loads of CO2 every year in their work of transporting goods worldwide. Because of the vast areas that big container ships cross on …
Danish and Singaporean universities cooperate to develop green solutions for shipping industry Read More
The Swedish fashion brand Monki has joined Zalora, Asia’s online fashion platform available in several Southeast Asian countries, Sunstar writes. Monki is part of the H&M Group and is a storytelling brand …
Swedish fashion brand Monki joins Asia’s online fashion platform Zalora Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore will host its first Facebook LIVE episode of Chef’s Kitchen on 22 September at 7 pm on Facebook live. About the episode, the Norwegian Cultural Center …
Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore to host first Facebook LIVE episode of Chef’s Kitchen Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘The New Work and Recruitment Environment after Covid-19’ on 6 October. More about the event: During the …
Discover the New Work and Recruitment Environment after Covid-19 with FBC Singapore Read More
Finnish dairy and food company Valio has entered into an agreement with food and beverage ingredient distributor DKSH on the distribution of special milk powders to Valio’s industrial customers in …
Finnish dairy firm Valio enters into a distribution partnership with DKSH for SE Asian market Read More
As the share of fully vaccinated people continues to increase and societies are opening, travel is picking up in several markets. Finnair is meeting the increased travel demand by adding …
Finnair adds frequencies and destinations to Asia, Europe, and North America Read More
Outbound overseas exchange programs and internships were in March 2020 suspended by the Ministry of Education (MOE) due to the pandemic, but Singaporean students will soon be able to travel …
Singaporean students will soon be able to travel to countries such as Sweden and China Read More
With 2021 seeing disrupted supply chains, rising material costs, and a container shortage crisis, a prudent sourcing strategy and ability to adapt in the supply chain is crucial to business …
Join SwedCham China’s hybrid event ‘Sourcing survey by Asia Perspective’ Read More
On 9 September, IKEA Tampines in Singapore opened a new Swedish Bistro, according to an announcement by the Swedish furniture giant. IKEAs new Swedish Bistro is located between the …
IKEA Tampines in Singapore opens new Swedish Bistro Read More
The Norwegian restaurant chain Pink Fish is opening its second outlet in Singapore today 9 September at One Raffles Place in Singapore’s central business district. Pink Fish is a Norwegian …
Norwegian restaurant chain Pink Fish opens second outlet in Singapore Read More
Presented by SGInnovate and the Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore, in support of Deep Tech for Good, experts will discuss and share their views on sustainable and innovative future …
Denmark and Singapore to discuss the future of farming with sustainable agriculture Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore is looking for an Administrative Officer, according to this announcement. About the job vacancy, the Embassy writes: Do you want a job where you can …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore is looking for an Administrative Officer Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Female Talent Retention: A Catalyst for Growth’ on 9 September. More about the event: When a …
SwedCham Singapore invites to ‘Female Talent Retention: A Catalyst for Growth’ webinar Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore will be releasing a special episode of CHEF’S KITCHEN starring their International Artistic Director, Sigrid Maria Inderberg to formally launch their YouTube channel on 8 September. During …
NCC Singapore to formally launch YouTube channel with a special episode of Chef’s Kitchen Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomed their new Head Of Missions, Ambassador Harald Fries to the city-state. Prior to arriving in Singapore, Ambassador Harald Fries was the …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes new Ambassador Harald Fries Read More
Retired Chief District Judge Richard Rokmat Magnus has been appointed as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, according to this press release. He was presented with the Letters …
Mr. Richard Rokmat Magnus appointed as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland Read More
In a recent article, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore welcomes two new additions to Team Norway Commercial Section, Innovation Norway, Mr. Nee Ker, and Mr. Daniel Seow. The Embassy writes that Mr. …
New faces in Team Norway in Singapore Read More
The Swedish star chef Björn Frantzén’s Zén restaurant in Singapore has received a triple Michelin star rating in its only third year. Bjorn – who is known for his successful …
Swedish owned restaurant in Singapore receives triple Michelin stars Read More
As part of the second digital edition of the annual higher education fair, Study in Europe 2021, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar on 25 September. …
Study In Norway Webinar – part of Study in Europe Higher Education Fair 2021 Read More
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) ‘s department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering at Gjøvik has signed an agreement on research cooperation with Singapore’s newly established Plastic Recycling …
Norwegian University of Science and Technology supports Singapore in plastic recycling Read More
After traveling almost 16,000 kilometers from Singapore through the Suez Canal and arriving on 29 August, the first three new production platforms for Denmark’s most important gas field are to …
Tyra topsides arrive from Singapore for TotalEnergies North Sea project Read More
After four years, Norway’s Ambassador in Singapore Anita Nergaard is ending her term and returning to new duties in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo. In departing the city-state, …
A Farewell letter from Norway’s Ambassador in Singapore Anita Nergaard Read More
The European Chamber of commerce Vietnam is in cooperation with the European Chamber of commerce Singapore hosting a webinar on the investment law reform in Vietnam and its impact on …
Learn more about the investment law reform in Vietnam and its impact on trade Read More
The Norwegian private equity firm Bluefront Equity AS recently announced plans to acquire a “significant stake” in the RAS specialist, AquaBioTech Group through a combination of purchase of shares and …
RAS specialist set to expand into Singapore and Norway Read More
From 1 September, Johnson & Johnson’s covid-19 vaccine will be released for private directing in Denmark and offered for a fee amongst other things as an offer for foreign seafarers …
Johnson and Johnson to be offered for a fee to foreign seafarers and Danes abroad Read More
According to a new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the capital of Copenhagen in Denmark is the world’s safest city while Singapore occupies third place. The Economist Intelligence …
New survey: Copenhagen and Singapore are some of the safest cities in the world Read More
As part of the EU “More than Food” Campaign, you can now test your taste buds with a selection of Danish & EU Premium food products available at various supermarkets …
Discover Danish & EU Premium food products at various supermarkets across Singapore Read More
China aims to speed-up negotiations for new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) such as the China-Norway FTA, China-Japan-Republic of Korea FTA, China-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA, and the free trade agreement between …
China to speed-up negotiations with Norway on Free Trade agreement Read More
Tsinghua University in eastern China and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark are the two highest-ranked Asian and Nordic universities listed on the 2021 global Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), …
China and Denmark ranked highest on 2021 Shanghai Ranking amongst Nordic and Asian universities Read More
In the first quarter of 2024, A.P. Moller – Maersk will introduce the first in a groundbreaking series of 8 large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral …
Maersk accelerates fleet decarbonization with 8 large ocean-going vessels to operate on carbon-neutral methanol Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore invites you to dive into Norwegian Salmon and sign up for the third session of Chef’s Kitchen with Chef Jimmy Chok: From farm …
Dive into Norwegian salmon with Chef Jimmy Chok Read More
On 21 August, Authorities in Malaysia seized a Norwegian ship off the Malaysian coast because the ship had anchored without permission. The ship Clipper Hermod, registered in Stavanger, was later …
Norwegian ship held in Malaysia over anchoring without permission Read More
Swedish Andreas Birnik, who was an adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) recently took to his LinkedIn page to express his dissatisfaction and disappointment with Singapore’s reopening plan, media The …
Swedish national in Singapore criticize the city-states reopening plan Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to sign up for their upcoming webinar titled ‘Preparing Singapore’s electricity grid for a new era’ on 15 September. More about the …
Join SwedCham SG’s upcoming webinar ‘Preparing Singapore’s electricity grid for a new era’ Read More
On 19 August, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) outlined the next steps of Singapore’s easing of COVID-19 measures in a press release. The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has in the …
New entry regulations for travelers from Denmark and Norway to Singapore Read More
Norwegian language for kids school, ‘Norskskolen’, in Singapore has a new lease of life thanks to the establishing of the brand new Norwegian Cultural Center. But there is much more …
Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore, with new online school Read More
On 19 August, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong sent an open letter to several Chief Executive in Hong Kong expressing the international community’s great concern regarding the …
Eurocham HK express concerns over changes in quarantine rules in open letter to the Government Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites you to their ‘Nordic Health Programme 2021 Closing Event: Healthcare Beyond Hospital to Community’ on 17 September. More about the event: With increased life …
Closing event for Nordic Innovation House Singapore: Healthcare Beyond Hospital to Community Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to sign up for their upcoming event titled ‘Change Management – The People side of Change’ on 2 September. More about the event: …
Sign up for the DABS event ‘Change Management – The People side of Change’ Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore recently welcomed their new colleague Mrs. Benita Lindström has taken up her position as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy. The Embassy shares that Mrs. …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore welcomes new Deputy Head of Mission Read More
Sembcorp Marine has successfully completed the fabrication of the Offshore Substation (OSS) and Reactive Compensation Station (RCS) (collectively, “Substations”) for Ørsted Wind Power subsidiary Optimus Wind Limited, according to this …
Sembcorp Marine completes two offshore wind farm substations for Ørsted Wind Power Read More
JydskeVestkysten recently published the latest op-ed piece in the summer series from Danish Ambassadors around the world. This time it’s written by the Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore Sandra Jensen Landi …
Denmark’s Ambassador to Singapore: Delta postponed National celebration Read More