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Norwegian software provider Visma has announced that Hg, a leading software investor and current majority shareholder of Visma, has agreed to further its investment in the company. Existing investor CPPIB …
Norwegian software company continues to grow with HG being the major stakeholder Read More
Wondering what to expect on the topic of Study in Europe in the middle of the pandemic? H.E Barbara Plinkert, the ambassador of the European Union to Singapore is giving …
EU Ambassador Plinkert introduces Study in Europe as online event Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore published a report on how European companies are committed to sustainable development on 21 August 2020. Find out what 100 senior leaders of …
73% of European companies in Singapore are going towards sustainability Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomed on 20 August 2020 a new member of the staff. “We are happy to welcome our new colleague Ms Jenny Egermark to the …
Swedish embassy in Singapore welcomes new counsellor Read More
Nokia’s headquarter announced the latest achievement on 20 August 2020. Nokia and Singapore-based operator StarHub are conducting South East Asia’s first live 5G non-standalone (NSA) network trial across Singapore, running …
Starhub and Nokia launched first live 5G non-standalone network trial in Singapore Read More
Singaporean fans of Norwegian seafood can enjoy scrumptious products directly from the source with less waiting time for your next dinner gathering. The Norwegian embassy in Singapore announced on 19 …
Norwegian seafood delivers freshness to Singaporean fans Read More
The Singapore- Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) based in Oslo announced their latest partnership with Smart Energy Network (SEN) on 18 August 2020.The statement said: “It is our pleasure to …
Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce joins partnership with Norwegian Smart Energy Network Read More
Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.
Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes the new ambassador H.E.Sandra Jensen Landi on 14 August 2020. Due to Covid-19 measure practicing in the country, the ambassador and the embassy …
Singapore welcomes the new Danish Ambassador virtually Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invites you to a virtual ′′ square meeting ′′ via Zoom led by Sweden’s ambassador to Singapore H.E. Niclas Kvarnström 25 August 2020 at. …
Swedish embassy in Singapore invites to webminar Read More
The European Union Delegation to Singapore published 6 August 2020 a report on trade industry with positive result of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) has proven to be beneficial …
Rising imports from Singapore to the EU proves that EUSFTA is beneficial to both sides Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) invites Smart City related companies to join the next virtual event happening on 26 August 2020. As part of the Smart Cities Virtual Market …
Nordic Innovation House invites related companies to join Smart Cities Programme 2020 Webminar Read More
The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …
The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020 Read More
Non essential travels from Singapore to Finland will not allow, according to an official Finnish announcement. The regular transit flights continue to operate as usual but all passengers will remain …
Finland blocks non essential travel from Singapore Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore announced on 13 August 2020 that the annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner will take place on 15 October … next year. Due to current Coronavirus situation …
Norwegian Seafood Dinner in Singapore set for 15 October … 2021 Read More
The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …
Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
Due to the national restrictions to curb spreading of Coronavirus, Swedish School in Singapore has moved the course online in accordance to the government’s regulations. The Embassy of Sweden in …
Swedish School in Singapore moves curriculum to online platform Read More
Representatives from flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea and Singapore met at a virtual event, joined by representatives from IMO, International …
Eu-Asia coastal and port authorities join forces to develop alignment and standards for autonomous ships Read More
Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …
Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers Read More
Cambodia Post announced on 3 August 2020, on resumption of its overseas parcel services to selected countries after suspending it for several months due to the spread of COVID-19. Since …
Cambodia post resumes its service on express mail delivery to selected destinations Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Dorte Bech Vizard was on an exclusive interview for summer edition with SN on 24 July 2020. “Asia’s business darling is at a crossroads” …
Ambassador Vizard reflects on Singapore in exclusive interview Read More
EuroCham Myanmar announced an Executive Director position has open for applicators, on 28 July 2020. Application closes on 15 August 2020. For more information please read here
Job opportunity: Executive Director for EuroCham Myanmar Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites Fintech fans to join their upcoming Webminar event on 13 August 2020. The invitation said: NBAS would like to invite you to our upcoming …
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites Fintech fans to join their Webminar on 13 August 2020 Read More
Even before the coronavirus crisis, uncertain conditions threatened numerous mid- to late-career executives. Transformative technology is rendering many formerly respected and highly paid jobs obsolete. Globalization and the rationalization of …
Could networking be the post COVID-19 career lifesaver? Read More
Leckerbaer, the world class dessert brand from Copenhagen, has reach out to the eastern side of the world As of 23 July 2020, Leckerbaer has opened a flagship store in …
The Danish Leckerbaer opens first Asia store in Singapore Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
Hans Ejnar Fugl-Svendsen passed away Saturday 18 July 2020. He was well and mentally fit as usual until a few days ago. On Friday evening he started not feeling well …
Hans Ejnar Fugl-Svendsen passed away Read More
Telecommunication market has seen strong growth during the pandemic as people wish to remain connected together and cope with lock down measures. Ericsson expects that this trend will continue on …
Ericsson South East Asia expects 5G subscriptions to reach 190 million by the end of 2020 Read More
A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …
Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports Read More
Novo Holdings announced on 2 July 2020 that Amit Kakar will be new Head of Business Development for Singapore branch. Amit Kakar will start in his new role on 1 …
Novo Holdings announce new Head of Business Development in Asia Read More
The Danish tanker company TORM announced in an official statement on 30 June 2020, that they have chosen the Norwegian company DNV GL maintenance system to digitalise surveys and improve …
Danish tanker company chose Norwegian maintenance system Read More
Scania is working on minimizing the company’s global workforce due to global pandemic crisis along with other issues. “The Coronavirus crisis had led to a sharp decline in revenues,” Scania …
Scania cutting down workforce globally Read More
Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …
Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide Read More
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) announced on 24 June 2020, it is in talks with Sweden’s Ericsson regarding the equipment providing for its 5G and localized networks. Meanwhile, the Starhub and M1 …
Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei chosen to build 5G network for Singapore Read More
Zelluna Immunotherapy, a Norwegian company pioneering allogeneic TCR based Natural Killer (TCR-NK) cells for the treatment of cancer, announced a research collaboration agreement with Lion TCR (Singapore) on 24 June …
Norwegian medical company enters Singapore collaboration to fight virally induced cancer Read MoreThe Danish nautical charts supplier Weilbach has been approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to deliver and supply International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. As the …
Danish Weilbach to provide IMDG courses in Singapore Read More
The Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore during the World War II, from the time of the first landings in Northern Malaya on 8 December 1941, was swift and brutal. …
S. S. REDANG – Sunk by Japanese destroyers, on 13 February 1942 Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …
Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22 Read More
Health Ministers and senior government officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Singapore attended a ministerial virtual discussion in the CogX 2020 Global Leadership Summit and Festival of AI and Emerging …
Health ministers from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Singapore shared ideas on digital Covid-19-response Read More
As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …
Iceland now welcomes EU tourists Read More
Singapore Police Coast Guard’s Training Centre has now started regular training on four new Kongsberg simulators which was delivered end of last year. The four high-speed craft simulators are capable …
Kongsberg Digital delivers first K-Sim Fast Craft simulators to Singapore Police Coast Guard’s Training Centre Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Singapore H.E. Anita Nergaard published an official statement with all information for travel restrictions for your consideration, on 5 June 2020. Please read full story here
The Norwegian ambassador gathered travel restrictions in Singapore for travelers and residents Read More
The Norwegian ships agency Wilhelmsen published an official statement on 6 June 2020. The subject is regarding the success in organizing crew for Synergy group with new safety measurement protocol. …
Wilhelmsen coordinates Singapore’s first full crew change for Synergy Group using new protocol Read More
The Foreign Ministry of Denmark are hosting a live event on 11 June 2020, where you can ask questions and get advice from Danish ambassadors in Sweden, Singapore, the UK …
Get export advice from a Danish ambassador on 11 June Read More
The Norwegian embassy Singapore announced on upcoming maritime online event on 3 June 2020. The statement said: The Norwegian young professional community in Singapore is closely linked to the maritime …
Next online maritime discussion for young professionals starts on 5 June Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Singapore announced on 3 June 2020 to get comfortable and ready to celebrate national day together online. The statement said: 3 days to go! Swedish …
Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online Read More
Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen has entered into a partnership with the Singaporean fashion footwear and accessories retailer Charles & Keith. Bahnsen’s exclusive collection for Charles & Keith features four classic …
Cecilie Bahnsen designs shoes collection for Charles & Keith Read More
The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …
Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey Read More