Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 26 April 2021 Maersk launches AE77, a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freight service, an important milestone in Maersk´s expansion of our transcontinental intermodal offering, combining rail and …
Maersk launches a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freightservice Read More
IKEA Singapore is opening its newest and smallest store to date in Singapore. Despite the size, however, the Swedish furniture maker has installed several innovative solutions to make shopping for …
Innovative solutions in place at IKEA’s newest store in Singapore Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has several vacancies on the board of directors and has made the following announcement: SwedCham Needs You! There will be several vacancies …
Are you SwedCham’s new Board member? Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong is hosting two events on the theme ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENT’. More about the events from SwedCham: Do not miss two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE …
Sign up for SwedCham’s ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY – SEMINAR SERIES’ Read More29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …
2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications Read More
Singapore is the best country to live in during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s Covid resilience list which ranks how countries have dealt with the Coronavirus. The top of the …
The best and worst countries to live in during the corona pandemic Read More
Royal Danish Air Force pilots delivered 26 April 2021 the first two RDAF F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Luke Air Force Base, April 13, 2021, in preparation of pilot …
First Danish F-35s land at Luke AFB for training with allies Read More
In the past three days, 99 ventilators from Singapore and Sweden have arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in India, local media Times Of India reports. The ventilators were …
Singapore and Sweden sends ICU ventilators to India Read More
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy Singapore invites Singaporean to see how choreographer Alexander Ekman has created a wild, wet and wonderful fantasy story full of humor of the creation of the …
The Norwegian National Ballet recreates Swan lake, available online until 30 April Read More
On 21 April 2021 the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BW Group, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd., …
Port of Singapore to set up a maritime decarbonization centre Read More
According to a recent statement from Finnair, Finland’s national flag carrier plans to fly to over 60 destinations this summer including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, media …
Finnair is opening up for Asian destinations this summer Read More
15 April 2021, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore announced: We are proud to present SwedCham’s Board Committee for 2021. As it would be tough to find a stronger …
SwedCham Singapore welcomed 2021 Board Committee Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor invite members to join a Constitution Day lunch on May 17. More about the event: “Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor have the pleasure …
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor to host Constitution Day lunch Read More
In Spain, they call it the “wild and athletic cod that returns home every year”, in Germany “the gold from Lofoten” and in France as a “premium seasonal product”. There …
Norwegian Skrei has caught attention in Europe Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards has released a new unranked list that celebrates hospitality professionals expected to shape the future of gastronomy called 50 Next. The 50 Next …
50 Best restaurants Awards released unranked list of promising potentials Read More
The Singapore European Union Film Festival (EUFF) is back at The Projector in Singapore from 6 May to 23 May 2021. EUFF is among the longest-running film festivals in Singapore …
Watch Nordic Films at The European Film Festival in Singapore Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Danish Shipping giant Maersk celebrated Earth day in collaboration with H&M on decarbonization. The announcement read: Happy Earth Day. We are stepping up our efforts …
Maersk joins forces with H&M on decarbonizing logistic Read More
The President of the United States, Joe Biden is these days hosting a climate summit with the participation of 40 different leaders – including leaders of Denmark, Norway, Indonesia, Singapore, …
Nordic and Asian countries for virtual climate summit, but what is it all about? Read More
20 April 2021 Singapore’s Maritime an Ports Authority (MPA) announced plan to boost Maritime startups to explore digital solutions, as follow: A new Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund grant …
Singapore government renews maritime research MOU with Norway Read More
Singaporean chef Kenneth Foong recently took the helm as head chef of renowned restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. From his new home in the Danish capital, he reflects on what he …
Copenhagen Noma’s New Head Chef Kenneth Foong shared ‘Where to Eat and Drink in Singapore’ Read More
Lægelinien is a private service that complements the public health services in Denmark and Lægelinien can help Danes abroad who have been vaccinated already to get a corona passport in …
Get a corona passport for Denmark as a Dane abroad Read More
Singaporean Harsh Dalal started Team Labs with four other teenagers in Norway, Russia, and the US, whom he had met online when he was just 13 years old. Today he is 19 …
CEO of Norwegian co-founded ‘Team Labs’ on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore is welcoming everyone to join their official launch on 1 June with a reception at HUONE Singapore from 5-7 pm. The launch will feature …
Join the celebration of The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore’s official launch 1 June Read More
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
For several months the whole world has been a red zone according to The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel guidelines which means that all travel from Denmark is discouraged. …
Denmark is opening up for travel from Thailand, Singapore, and parts of the Nordic Region Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification Read More
On 16 April 2021 The Norwegian embassy in Singapore says “Gearing up for Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) Singapore and Norway are Ocean Partners” According to the NBAS, the Norwegian maritime …
Get ready for Singapore Maritime Week on 19-23 April Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …
Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport? Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore together with the Danish Maritime Authority hosts “Greening Tomorrow, Today: Partnerships For Zero Carbon Shipping” on 22 April, a virtual event where maritime players will …
Danish Embassy Singapore and partners host ‘Partnership for zero-carbon shipping’ webinar Read More
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany, among others, have mapped the proportion of mothers in 170 countries who have lost a child. The result, now …
Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Singapore, and Hong Kong amongst countries with the lowest infant mortality rate Read More
To further encourage knowledge-sharing in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, the Norwegian Business Association Singapore, in partnership with MPA, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, and Innovation Norway, will host …
NBAS and partners webinar: Towards zero emissions, sharing the Norwegian experience Read More
Artists like Lauv. The Blaze. King Princess. Lil Baby. Official HIGE DANdism. Jorja Smith were the first of artists in the launch of Spotify’s Radar in March 2020. A year …
Spotify continues to support rising S.E.A. artists Read More
The Swedish company HMS Networks with operations in China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and India says net sales and operating profit exceeding market expectations for the first quarter of 2021. …
HMS Networks: Strong growth in the first quarter 2021 Read More
Fingerprint Cards AB prepares for growth in key areas; establishes regional offices in China and Switzerland, and distribution hub in Singapore Fingerprint Cards’ business lines Mobile and Payments & Access …
Swedish fingerprint Cards AB expanding to China, Switzerland and Singapore Read More
According to a press release from the Port of Kalundborg, three new vessels from the Singapore-based shipping company Swire Pacific Offshore have docked at the Danish harbor, local media Sjaellandske …
Three vessels from Swire Pacific Offshore docks at the Port of Kalundborg in Denmark Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is warmly welcome to workshop by the LinkedIn Rock Star Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed. on May 5 2021. For interested participants, please sign up …
Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to a workshop with Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed Read More
“Designed with Finnish heart and Finnish know-how, SuperPark is a unique, purpose built, indoor activity park.People of all ages and fitness levels come here for movement, friendship and fun,” said …
SuperPark Singapore reopened on 9 April Read More
The value of Norwegian seafood exports reached an all-time high in March than in 2021. The March volume pulled the amount for the first three months of the year up …
Norwegian Seafood Council’s March value reached all time high Read More
Founded in Iceland, Meniga has closed a €10m strategic investment round led by institutional investors Velocity Capital and Frumtak Ventures, along with Industrifonden, the UK Government’s Future Fund, and existing …
Maniga recieved €10m strategic investment fund for R&D development Read More
Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …
Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave Read More
Are you a hands-on person, with a broad skillset and curious about business in Southeast Asia? The Foundation for Swedish Youth Abroad and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore …
Internship opportunity at Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Read More
During a video conference on Monday 29 March, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven discussed global issues and possible further bilateral cooperation. The two …
Singapore and Sweden discuss potential future cooperation Read More
Oatly, the Swedish oat milk producer, and Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) the Asian heritage beverage giant have joined a long-term partnership to manufacture Oatly’s famous plant-based oat milk in Singapore. …
Swedish Oatly partners with Yeo’s for $30M Asia oat milk factory in Singapore Read More
The Swedish School in Singapore is inviting all Swedish-speaking children between 6-16 years old in Singapore to participate in the Swedish School’s writing competition 2021. If your child is creative …
Writing competition for all Swedish-speaking children in Singapore Read More