Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
In the search of finding the right business partner and connect with impactful Nordic startups (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark) in the economic, social and environmental sustainability sector, a venture …
Startup Guide may help you find your business partner Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you Read More
“We are now carbon neutral!” announced the Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore on 3 December 2020. “In what could be seen as an early Christmas gift to the environment, the …
Danish embassy Singapore planted 2040 trees across Asia Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore released on 8 December 2020 a thank you note from the Special Christmas Lunch that said: “So incredibly grateful to all the members that participated …
NBAS shared thank you note from Special Christmas Lunch Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced on 3 December 2020 Year that the year 2020 of FBC had been as usual… almost. “We all have faced a challenging year in …
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore updates on overall 2020 Read More
During the festive month of December, the four Nordic embassies in Singapore bring the Nordic Christmas spirit to Singapore’s top luxury 5-star hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, and offer you a …
Enjoy Nordic Christmas Staycation with Mandarin Oriental Singapore Read More
On 24 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador Sandra Jensen Landi met with Singapore’s Minister for Health, Gan Kim Yong, to share lessons-learned from Covid-19 and discuss the future of healthcare. …
Ambassador Landi discussed future cooperation with Singapore’s Minister for Health Read More
Flower Dome’s signature floral displays make a return with the well-loved Poinsettia Wishes on 27 November 2020. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, Ms Grace Fu, together with …
Nordic ambassadors graced the Poinsettia Wishes Flower Dome opening Singapore ceremony Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
Swedish ambassador to Singapore, Niclas Kvarnström released on 27 November 2020 a letter to the community: Friends, We are approaching Christmas and New Year by storm, and with that for …
Ambassador Kvarnström updated on current situation for December Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
On 24 November 2020, the Norway embassy in Singapore invites to join the Happiness Conference 2020 on 3 December 2020. Learn more about why the Nordic countries are the happiest …
Nordic ambassadors invite to Happiness Conference on 3 Dec Read More
The recent pandemic has affected human lives in different ways and many businesses have seen a decline. Camfil and some more Swedish multinational companies in Singapore along with local small …
Camfil and SwedCham in Singapore join hands to create business opportunities for SMEs Read More
SESG is a Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore initiative aimed at bringing Swedish Multi National Corporations and Singaporean SMEs together to exchange experiences and opportunities. The aim is to …
Sweden initiates a virtual story telling project in Singapore Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
On 19 November the Nordic Innovation House-Singapore introduced new member from Finland: Vetrospace and VetroHealth which is part of Vetrospace group to better serve health care industry’s needs. It is …
NIH-SG introduces new Finnish Member: Vetrospace Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
As COVID-19 PCR test is mandatory for arrival in many destinations, Cathay Pacific has cooperated with selected hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket to offer their passengers a special rate for …
Cathay Pacific teams up with selected hospitals for passengers to get COVID-19 PCR tests Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
Residents of Singapore are exempt from the general entry ban to Sweden The Swedish Government amended the temporary ban on entry to Sweden to give the exemption for residents of …
Singaporean are allowed to enter Sweden Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
Volvo Cars is making significant investments that allow for the in-house design and development of electric motors for the next generation of Volvo models, as the company continues to move …
Volvo takes EV Motor Development In-House Read More
TEAMSWEDEN is organizing a webinar to share insights on trends and effective strategies to leverage emerging business opportunities connected to the Philippines’ road to recovery. Their keynote speaker, Mr. Krister …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites to a webinar on business recovery Read More
Raising children to become fluent communicators in Chinese and English is definitely a challenge. Fortunately, with Canadian International School’s (CIS) outstanding Chinese-English bilingual programme, it is possible! The school will …
You’re invited: Free CIS virtual talk on 10 things to look for in a Chinese-English bilingual programme Read More
Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …
Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers Read More
The Norwegian SN Power AS, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the 39.4 MW Dam Nai Wind Power Joint Stock Company in Vietnam from …
Norwegian Scatec Solar ASA – SN Power to acquire its first wind farm in Vietnam Read More
Given the strict measures against the Covid-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila announced on 3 November 2020 that the embassy will only open to visitors …
The Norwegian embassy Manila and Singapore announced ‘Open by appointment only’ Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites to join their webinar on Impact Investment – The Role of Asset Managers in Green Finance which will be held virtually on …
EuroCham Singapore invites to the next webinar on 18 Nov Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to the upcoming NBAS special insight panel “Decarbonization”. Hosted in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA, sponsored by the Norwegian …
NBAS inivites to the next Specialist Insight Panel on Decarbonization Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Manila released the latest list on how to enter Denmark on 30 October 2020, that said: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN ENTERING DENMARK If you arrive from a …
The Danish Embassy Manila released the latest regulations on how to enter Denmark Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore published on 26 October 2020 a Note of Congratulations to Goodbye Kansas Studios for winning the Swedish government’s export prize for the cultural and …
Goodbye Kansas Studios won Swedish government’s export prize for the cultural and creative industries Read More
On 24 October 2020, Singapore is now on the list of open countries for entering Denmark. For further info please read here
Singapore is now on Denmark’s list of open countries for entering Denmark Read More
Ecommerce in Singapore is flourishing and is expected to grow to US$27 billion by 2025 (e-Conomy SEA 2019). The onset of COVID-19 has further accelerated this growth. With the increase …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to E-Commerce Supply Chain Challenge 2020 Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to its next webinar, focusing on the Future of the Shipping Industry. Join us on the 28 of October, 3-4 PM (SGT) where we …
NBAS invites to Maritime webinar on 28 October Read More
Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …
New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020 Read More
The Norwegian ambassador H.E. Anita Nergaard expressed a positive result of a meeting with Singapore Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat on 19 October 2020. Her statement said: “Excellent …
Ambassador Nergaard discussed maritime industry with Singapore Senior Minister of State Read More
On 22 October 2020 Ambassador Anita Nergaard was invited to launch the Roadmap for Smart & Autonomous Maritime Transport Systems together with Senior Minister of State, Mr.Chee Hong Tat 徐芳达. …
Norwegian Ambassador Norgaard joined the Roadmap for Smart & Autonomous Maritime Transport Systems Read More
The Royal Danish embassy in Singapore has received several inquiries regarding travel rules for Christmas. Please view the most important rules and procedures that the embassy has gathered for Danes …
Danish embassy released travel rules and procedures for your Christmas plan Read More
On 21 October 2020, the Norwegian ambassador H.E. Anita Norgaard announced a fruitful discussion last week with the Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and Environment H.E. Grace Fu, on the matter …
Ambassador Norgaard discussed sustainability matters with Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and Environment Read More
Nordic Innovation House – Singapore and its core partners invites to their next webinar ‘Development of Smart Cities – Perspectives from the Nordics and SoutheastAsia’. The event will highlight examples …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to webinar on Smart Cities Read More
Finnair cuts approximately 700 jobs, long-term temporary layoffs continue for thousands of Finnair employees Finnair has completed the co-operation process started in September on its plans to reduce up to …
Finnair cuts 700 jobs, temporary layoffs continue for thousands Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More