Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish Government appointed in May 2018 Niclas Kvarnström as Ambassador to Singapore and after three wonderful years in the island-city state, HE Niclas Kvarnström is concluding his term as …
HE Niclas Kvarnström is concluding his term as Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore Read More
Norway’s Borr Drilling has received a letter of award (LOA) for a 105-day contract for the premium jack-up drilling rig Gunnlod from an undisclosed operator in Malaysia, Energyvoice reports. Borr Drilling, an …
Borr Drilling awarded more work for Gunnlod rig in Malaysia Read More
In a recent update, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore shared information useful to all Nordic citizens about the resumption of entry approvals to Singapore, registration of overseas vaccines, and the easing of …
Covid-19 update from the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to their upcoming event on Leading Emotions – Necessary Superskill of the Future on 2 September at HUONE Singapore. More about the event: …
FBC Singapore invites to event on Leading Emotions – Necessary Superskill of the Future Read More
The Norwegian School in Singapore (Norskeskolen) offers for the autumn semester of 2021 digital classes for children aged 4 – 14 years. Classes are run by a Norwegian-speaking mentor/teacher and …
The Norwegian School in Singapore offers digital classes for children aged 4 to 14 Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their Coffee Table Meeting; The Nomadic Mindset UNCOVERED: MoveOn on 26 August at Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd. in Singapore. More …
DABS invites to Coffee Table Meeting; The Nomadic Mindset UNCOVERED: MoveOn Read More
Singapore is one of the world’s most promising markets within healthcare. Join the webinar by Norway Health Tech on 25 August to learn how, when, what, and why Singapore could …
Join Norway Health Tech and investigate Singapore as potential market and gateway to Asia Read More
According to president and CEO of the Norwegian Cruise Line brand Harry Sommer, the cruise line is hoping to be back sailing around Asia at the beginning of next …
Norwegian Cruise Line targets beginning of 2022 for Asia Cruises Read More
Several countries are currently discussing the need for a third covid-19 booster shot predominantly due to the delta variant, including countries across the Nordic Region and Asia. According to WKZO news, European …
Nordic and Asian countries discuss covid-19 booster shots Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘IKEA on Circularity – From the drawing board and back’ on 21 September. More …
Join SwedCham Singapore’s upcoming event ‘IKEA on Circularity’ Read More
As Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard is ending her tenure in Singapore at the end of August, managing director at Temasek’s development office, Andrew Tan, expressed gratitude for Ambassador Norgaard’s great …
NBAS share Singapore appraisal for Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard Read More
According to the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam, the vaccination of foreign nationals living in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 will start today 9 August. The Norwegian embassy writes: According to the …
Vietnam starts vaccinating Nordic nationals living in HCMC district 7 Read More
The Singapore-based land-based project, Singapore RAS has signed a long-term agreement for deliveries of Atlantic salmon eggs with Benchmark Genetics, according to this company statement. Benchmark Genetics brings together the companies …
Singapore RAS signs genetics agreement with Benchmark Read More
According to an announcement from the Finnish government on 5 August, travelers from six third countries including Singapore will no longer be eligible to enter Finland if they have not …
Finland reintroduce entry ban on non-vaccinated travelers from Singapore Read More
The Swedish School Singapore, in collaboration with Stamford American International School, offers complimentary Swedish lessons for children and young people in Singapore, and registration for the autumn semester of 2021 …
The Swedish School in Singapore has started registration for the fall semester of 2021 Read More
According to a letter posted on Myanmar’s Central Banks website on 2 August, major banks in the country have to limit the number of foreign staff members to no more …
Myanmar limits number of foreign staff members in the banking sector Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join their webinar on ‘Economic Outlook APAC 2021 – Biden Administration & China Tech Crackdown’ on 26 August. More about the event: …
FBC Singapore invites to Economic Outlook APAC 2021 Read More
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate and the summer months of June to September are considered hot months which is something the Danish golfers Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Emily Kristine …
The Tokyo heat is hard to handle for Danish Olympic Golfers Read More
Iceland, Singapore, and Denmark are currently amongst the 25 countries in the world with the highest vaccine adherence, media JydskeVestkysten writes quoting Johns Hopkins University. According to recent data, 28.5% of the world population …
Iceland, Denmark, and Singapore currently amongst countries with most vaccinated Read More
Although it is believed that the cleanest water in the world is found in Puerto Williams, Chile and it was discovered by the scientists of the University of Texas and …
Denmark, Singapore, Iceland, and Sweden are amongst top-10 countries with excellent quality of water Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore said goodbye to Ritva Naumanen who has worked as Deputy Head of Missions at the Embassy in Singapore for the …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore say goodbye to Deputy Head of Missions Ritva Naumanen Read More
A recent survey by the American Think-Tank Pew Research shows that not all countries are equally optimistic about their children’s future and although economic attitudes have improved in many nations Sweden …
Swedes and Singaporean are optimistic about the children’s finances Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore is promoting efficient ways to live a more earth-friendly life in Singapore by sharing information provided by Singapore’s MSE. Singapore’s MSE is the Ministry of Sustainability and …
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore promotes a greener Singapore Read More
Several countries around the world pay their Olympic gold medal winners million bonuses and among the nations participating in the Olympics, Singapore and Indonesia reportedly pay the most for winning …
Asian countries give million bonuses for Olympic gold – but not the Nordic Read More
Time Magazine’s third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places is this year a tribute to the people and businesses that have found ways to adapt amid the extraordinary circumstances …
TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Place of 2021: Nordic and Asian highlights Read More
With reference to Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking on how 53 countries tackle the pandemic, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore credits both Norway and Singapore in the way the nations have …
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore credits Norway and Singapore in Covid-19 Resilience Ranking Read More
From 26 July, the Finnish Border Guard has discontinued controls at the borders based on government decisions, and fully vaccinated travelers are free to enter Finland alongside travelers from countries green-listed for entry …
Finland welcomes fully-vaccinated travelers and travelers from countries on green list Read More
Nokia Mobile has partnered with ExpressVPN to offer a virtual private network service allowing users to encrypt the traffic between their Nokia phones and online sites. The service will be …
Nokia Mobile team up with ExpressVPN for service in selected Nordic and Asian countries Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore invites you to broaden your culinary horizons with the best chefs, in the comforts of your home, with their event ‘Chef’s Kitchen with Chef …
Join NCC SG and Chef Jimmy Chok: From farm to table – the Norwegian salmon Read More
Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine), the global marine and engineering group shipped on 25 July two wellhead topsides, one riser topside, and two bridges to TotalEnergies EP Denmark. The shipment departed …
Singapore’s Sembmarine to deliver offshore projects to TotalEnergies EP Denmark Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, and Manila united on 22 July to honor the memory of the victims of terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya 10 years ago. …
Norwegian Embassies in Asia honor the memory of the victims of terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya Read More
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) Residencies receives strong local and international interest from countries such as Denmark, India, Thailand, and Argentine for the first-ever open call. On 15 July, Singapore Art …
Singapore Art Museum welcomes first batch of residents Read More
In a recent interview with South China Morning Post, 28-year-old Singaporean chef de cuisine at Bâtard in Sai Ying Pun, Aven Lau, talks, amongst other things, about how he learned to …
Singaporean chef learned to use ants as an ingredient in Denmark Read More
A recent survey by EY shows that 41 percent of consumers say their next car will be electric and in Sweden and China that number is even higher with 48 percent wanting …
48 percent of Swedish and Chinese consumers say their next car will be electric Read More
In a recent article, the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore introduced new member Touch Call Recordings and spoke to Asia CEO Kjetil Abo about his time in Singapore, the Touch Journey, and …
NBAS introduce new member Touch Call Recording Read More
After twelve years in Southeast Asia, Martin Hein has returned to Denmark where he has been appointed as country manager for the global brand Klarna, which with the appointment will …
General manager returns to Denmark after 12 years in Southeast Asia Read More
Join DBAS coffee table meeting titled ‘A Primer on Singapore’s Political/Legal System and Recent Political Developments’ on 12 August from 8 am to 9 am. More about the event: Singapore’s …
Join DABS for a Primer on Singapore’s Political/Legal System and Recent Political Developments Read More
Sweden-based ISR Immune System Regulation Holding AB (publ), which develops inhalation vaccines against Covid-19 has signed an investment agreement with Singapore Resources Development PTE. Ltd, the company announced in this press …
ISR signs investment agreement with Singaporean company for development of inhaled covid-19 vaccine Read More
A team of scientists from Norway, Singapore, and India has found a way to convert tamarind shells into carbon nanoshells which is a key component of supercapacitors potentially able to …
Scientists from Norway, Singapore, and India examine tamarind shells as charging infrastructure Read More
On 13 July, Finnish 6G Flagship, which is the world’s first and leading 6G research, development and innovation program, and Singapore published their mutual 6G technology collaboration at the …
Finnish-led international 6G technology cooperation expands to Singapore Read More
The latest NBAS Talks – Team Norway’s outlook for 2021 podcast is out and features current trends, challenges, and opportunities with H.E. Ambassador Anita Nergaard, Innovation Norway Director Pål Kastmann, …
Listen to the podcase ‘NBAS Talks – Team Norway’s outlook for 2021’ Read More
Business magazine Forbes has brought a list ranking the top 25 countries in the world by intelligence. In general, the list, which has been prepared and examined by the discount website …
Ranked: Some Asian countries are smarter than the Scandinavian countries Read More
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, and Barghest Building Performance (BBP), a Singapore-based energy efficiency technology provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver …
Grundfos partners with Singapore tech company to meet Southeast Asia’s sustainable cooling needs Read More
According to Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon, Singapore can introduce higher carbon taxes and still stay competitive as Sweden has done. Speaking at an Institute of Policy …
MAS Chief: Singapore can increase carbon taxes and stay competitive as Sweden has done Read More
These days students from 26 schools around the world, including students from countries such as China, Finland, and Indonesia gather for the 2021 Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit in …
Singapore’s President urges international students to interact with different communities Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes their two new student assistants Naomi and Amanda who have chosen to spice up their studies and join an ambitious and dynamic team …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new student assistants Read More
From 1 July, Norwegians abroad could vote in parliamentary elections. But Covid-19 restrictions around the world and fewer mail flights can make advance voting from abroad more complicated than before. …
Norwegians abroad are encouraged to vote early due to covid-19 restrictions Read More
The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) is pleased to bring back the Discussion Series, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta announced in a recent update. Organized by the ASEAN Institute …
Embassy of Finland in Jakarta invites to AIPR’s Discussion Series Read More
The Singapore-based oil and gas company Rex International Holding (REX) with its subsidiaries, the “Group” announce that the issuance of Lime Petroleum AS’s 2.5-year senior secured bond of NOK 500 …
REX: Lime Petroleum’s US$60 million senior secured bond issue completed Read More
Join Singapore and Iceland for this hybrid seminar on innovation in the Food Industry, online and from the stage of the Harpa Conference Centre in Iceland on Thursday 2 September …
Sign up for ‘Innovation from Singapore and Iceland – The Future of Food’ online seminar Read More