Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Switzerland-based global transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Danish Peer Gjoew Rasmussen as managing director of Kuehne + Nagel Singapore & Malaysia, The Load Star writes. …
K+N appoints Danish Peer Gjoew Rasmussen to head Singapore and Malaysia Read More
Last year the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore launched their SESG initiative to bring together Swedish MNCs and Singaporean SMEs in a truly unique way. In a recent article, …
SwedCham’s SESG initiative brings Swedish and Singaporean companies together Read More
You can now experience the Danish-Icelandic Virtual Reality art ‘Hyperrealities: Olafur Eliasson, Marina Abramović, Anish Kapoor’ at the Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. According to the Embassy …
Experience a Danish-Icelandic Virtual Reality art at ArtScience Museum in Singapore Read More
On 5 July, the Norwegian government eased some of the country’s entry rules for foreign nationals to include, amongst others, boyfriends and girlfriends of Norwegian citizens from selected countries including …
Norway allows entry for boyfriends & girlfriends from Singapore and Taiwan Read More
Along with sharing the news that Thailand will allow some foreigners to pre-register for the covid vaccine, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok notes that Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes …
Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes abroad Read More
Over 140 innovators joined the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation challenge to combat plastic pollution in the Asia-Pacific region according to this Press release. From the group of innovators, …
Innovators join ASEAN-wide call to combat marine plastic pollution Read More
Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), the independent non-profit foundation is renewing their focus on Southeast Asia and has appointed Mr. Jeffrey Lai as Country Manager in Singapore. NORWEP is partly founded …
Norwegian Energy Partners renew Southeast Asia focus Read More
In Team Norway’s latest newsletter, Ambassador Anita Nergaard updates on the activities taking place for Norwegian businesses in Singapore as we are entering the second half of 2021, and a gradual opening …
An update from Ambassador Anita Nergaard on Team Norway’s work in Singapore Read More
It has not gone unnoticed that Sweden strives to be a global leader in Digital Diplomacy and especially the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok under the leadership of Ambassador Jon …
Sweden aims to be a global leader in Digital Diplomacy Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join the next coffee table meeting on 15 July, where DABS Member Johan Bergendorff will talk about Crisis Management in Action. More …
Join DABS Coffee Table Meeting on Crisis Management in Action Read More
Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to join Norway Health Tech, Norwegian Smart Care Cluster, and Innovation Norway to further investigate the potential of Singapore as a potential …
Investigate the potential of Singapore as a potential market and gateway to Asia Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore updates on the recent easing of travel restrictions regarding travelers to Norway from Singapore and Taiwan. The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok clarifies that the …
Update on restrictions for travelers to Norway from Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore gathered earlier this week the Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard, NBAS-President Leonard Opitz Stornes, and director of Innovasjon Norge Pål Kastmann to record the latest episode …
There has never been a better time to look to South-East Asia for business opportunities Read More
In the latest newsletter, Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce rounds up the past six months of new perspectives with an update on their activities during that time. The Chamber’s objective …
SNCC rounds up six months of new perspectives Read More
The Norwegian maritime technology company ScanReach recently opened a regional office for Asia-Pacific in Singapore and appointed Singapore-based Ronny Waage as their new Regional Manager and VP of Sales. Ronny …
Meet Norwegian ScanReach’s new Regional Manager in Singapore Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) invites members to a webinar covering the Danish tax rules for Danes abroad on 8 July at 3 pm. More about the webinar from …
Learn more about the Danish tax rules for Danes abroad Read More
If you are looking for Swedish household goods, food, and snacks in Singapore, then look no further as the Try Swedish shop has it all with direct delivery at your …
‘Try Swedish’ shop positions Sweden as a culinary nation in Singapore Read More
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2021: Svanehøj gets its breakthrough in the container ship market: Shipyard giants Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Samsung Heavy Industries have ordered deep-well gas fuel pumps …
Svanehøj wins fuel pump orders for 22 LNG-powered ULCV’s Read More
The competition for customers intensifies between Scandinavian air carriers and Singapore Airlines as the island-state carrier is opening up a new fifth-freedom route linking Copenhagen with Rome for some long-haul …
Singapore Airlines opens new European ‘fifth-freedom’ route via Copenhagen Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore invites you to take your weekend up a notch with Norwegian Cultural Center’s Virtual Weekend! As a cultural organization, the Norwegian Cultural Center is …
Take your weekend up a notch with Norwegian Cultural Center’s Virtual Weekend Read More
As an unusual arrival procedure Finland’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Jyri Järviaho, along with his wife Elina Multanen, began their new life as ambassador couple with a two weeks’ …
Jyri Järviaho debuts as Finland’s Ambassador to Cambodia and Thailand Read More
The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …
Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU Read More
Last month the Nordic Embassies in Singapore used smart technology to engage their communities in Singapore in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrated the Nordic National …
Nordic Green Run profits donated to Coral Triangle Center Read More
Finland is facing an acute workforce shortage with the country’s working-age population decreasing. The Finnish government has warned that the nation needs to raise immigration levels to 20.000 to 30.000 …
Finland faces acute workforce shortage, eyeing experts from Southeast Asia Read More
The Danish water treatment specialist Aquaporin is exhibiting the company’s latest products and solutions at their virtual booth at the all-virtual Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) which runs from 21 …
Danish water treatment specialist showcases at Singapore International Water Week Read More
The Second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ project in Singapore closes with attendance of over 10,000 students, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore writes in a recent update. …
Second edition of ‘EU at Your School’ closes with attendance of over 10,000 students Read More
Ole Henriksen is one of the most popular skincare brands out there. Created by the Danish celebrity facialist Ole Henriksen, the product collection is now available again in Singapore for …
Ole Henriksen’s skincare products return to Singapore Read More
Swedish Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström recently virtually visited Bukit View Secondary School in Singapore as part of the second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ campaign,. The campaign aims at …
Ambassador Kvarnström part of ‘EU at your school campaign’ in Singapore Read More
The Danish Business Association in Singapore is hosting their first Coffee Table meeting this year starting on 1 July at Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd. The first DABS Coffee Table …
DABS Coffee Table Meetings are back on 1 July Read More
Spotify – the Swedish music company with global fans – announced on 17 June 2021 that the company has acquired Podz, a small, talented team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, …
Spotify Accelerates Podcast Discovery With Acquisition of Podz Read More
The Singaporean touring photographer Ryan Chang is for the first time releasing an exclusive collection of his favorite personal photos including tour photographs of the Swedish Metal band Ghost from …
Singaporean photographer releases exclusive prints of Swedish Metal band on tour Read More
The EU Commission’s European Green Deal and Singapore’s Sustainability Concept Plan show the importance of Sustainability for both the EU Commission and the Singapore Government. EuroCham Singapore has similarly embraced …
EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2021 recognize sustainability practices in Singapore Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to join JTC Corporation as they share info on Punggol Digital District, Jurong Innovation District, Woodlands North Coast and One-North in the next webinar …
Learn more about Smart and Sustainable Cities Read More
The Swedish language Finnish film TOVE is playing at the Pink Screen film festival at the Projector in Singapore, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore announces. TOVE is a movie …
Finnish film TOVE at the Pink Screen film festival in Singapore Read More
In a recent Facebook post, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore congratulated chef Mathew Leong on his victory in the Singapore selection of the prestigious Bocuse d’Or culinary competition. Why would …
Chef Mathew Leong prepares for Bocuse d’Or finals Read More
In a newly published article for CNA Lifestyle, Aun Koh speaks to the founder of Martha Who’s trendy and modern batik collections, Norwegian Mette Hartman who has been living in …
Norwegian Mette Hartman promotes batik through modern fashion in Singapore Read More
On 11 June 2021 Singaporean consultant company Connect One announced vacancies opening in various fields. Highly recommend to Nordics who look into experience Asian culture and living in Asia, Singapore …
Singapore is looking for young professionals thinking of moving to Asia Read More
Banni Jewelry, the Swedish origin jewelry brand, just launched the first series design of ‘simple and natural’ in Singapore set with an aim to seek like-minded women’s recognition. Banni’s Jewelry …
Banni Jewelry launches the first collection in Asia Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore Read More
The Academy Award-winning Danish film “Another Round” (“Druk”) has landed in Singapore and you can watch it from 10 June at the Golden Village Theatres, the Embassy of Denmark in …
Academy Award winning Danish film “Another Round” opens in Singapore Read More