Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Asian women living in Denmark face significant challenges in the labour market, particularly in gaining access to employment opportunities and overcoming stereotypes. A recent report by researcher Isha Thapa, titled “An …
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The ScandAsia magazine for February 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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Carlsberg Group, the Danish brewing company, reported a 1.9 percent increase in revenue in 2024, totaling DKK 75.01 billion ($10.37 billion), and a 2.8 percent rise in operating profit, reaching DKK …
Carlsberg strengthens position in China’s premium beer market Read More
Members of SWEA International in Southeast Asia will gather for their Regional Annual Meeting on March 10, 2025, at 18:00 via Google Meet. The meeting is expected to bring together …
SWEA chapters in Southeast Asia to hold regional annual meeting in March Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore recently welcomed two new trainees for the spring term, Astrid Nord and Sara Zellman, who will be contributing to the embassy’s work in defence …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes new trainees Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) is gearing up for its much-anticipated Spring Party 2025, set to take place on March 15 at Panamericana, Sentosa. The event promises an …
DABS spring party 2025 set for a festive night in Singapore Read More
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is collaborating with industry leaders to assess the feasibility of establishing a green ammonia bunkering supply chain in Singapore, the world’s busiest bunkering port. The …
Maersk exploring ammonia bunkering in Singapore Read More
Denmark’s hearing technology sector continues to make strides globally, with its latest innovations gaining attention for their impact on hearing health. Danish companies, known for their cutting-edge advancements in hearing …
Danish hearing technology gains global traction, eyes Asian markets Read More
Finnair has announced that up to 90 pilots could face job cuts unless negotiations with unions lead to an agreement on increased standby duties and overtime work. The Finnish airline, …
Finnair: Up to 90 pilots could lose their job Read More
The Norwegian Church in Pattaya is currently hosting a confirmation camp for Norwegian youth from Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. The event brings together young confirmands for a week of …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya hosts confirmation camp for Nordic youth in Asia Read More
Singaporean StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of Nokia’s XGS-PON technology, enabling homes across Singapore to access 10 Gbps internet speeds. This makes StarHub the first operator in Singapore …
StarHub and Nokia launch Singapore’s first nationwide 10 Gbps broadband network Read More
In the latest World Happiness Report, Nordic countries continue to lead the global happiness rankings, with Finland securing the top position for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, …
Singapore is the happiest country in Asia – Nordic still tops worldwide Read More
Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, …
Finnish expats can vote early in 2025 regional elections Read More
Auto giant Volvo launched a new facility in Singapore on January 22 to support its goal of becoming a fully electric carmaker and a leader in technology. Specifically, the Volvo …
Volvo opens tech hub in Singapore Read More
The vibrant purple and turquoise vessel, Northern Pathfinder, is ready for its maiden voyage to Norway. It docked at Tanjong Pagar Terminal in Singapore on January 16 and 17. This …
Norwegian CO2 carrier embarks on maiden voyage for carbon capture Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for January 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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Neste, a Finnish renewable fuels producer, has achieved a milestone by delivering its MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector in Singapore. The delivery was conducted in partnership with KPI …
Neste delivers Singapore’s first renewable diesel for marine sector Read More
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen, the former world chess champion and current World No. 1, married his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone on January 4, 2024. The couple exchanged vows in …
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen marries Ella Victoria Malone in Oslo Read More
Tori May Hansen, a determined 16-year-old, recently showcased her dedication to her dreams by traveling over 26 hours from Singapore to Denmark to attend her audition for the popular TV 2 …
Hopeful ‘X Factor’ contestant traveled from Singapore to Denmark for audition Read More
Passengers from Singapore suffered minor injuries in a tragic bus crash in Norway that claimed three lives on December 26. The accident happened at 1:30 PM local time (8:30 PM …
Singaporean passengers suffered minor injuries in deadly bus crash in Norway Read More
A serious bus accident in northern Norway has left three people dead and four injured, with passengers from Malaysia, Singapore, and several other countries on board. The incident occurred yesterday …
3 killed, 4 injured in Norway bus accident including passengers from Malaysia and Singapore Read More
A bus carrying tourists from Singapore and China collided with a minibus in Finland on Dec 19, leaving several injured. The accident, near Rovaniemi and close to Santa Claus Village, …
Singaporean tourists injured in Finnish bus accident Read More
Nysnø Climate Investments and Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures (EPS Ventures) announced a NOK 50 million investment in Zinus, a leader in maritime charging and shore power solutions. This funding …
Nysnø and EPS Ventures invest in Zinus’ sustainable maritime solutions Read More
Swedish oat milk producer Oatly announced that it will close its manufacturing facility in Singapore, the company’s first in Asia, to streamline its supply chain. This decision, revealed on December …
Oatly closes Singapore facility to streamline production in Europe Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for December 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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In a remarkable demonstration of endurance and camaraderie, the first Norwegian military foot march took place in Singapore this October. This inaugural event, introduced by Sam Egerton, a member of …
The Norwegian foot march comes to Singapore Read More
A new Norwegian innovation, the “Aquadrone,” is making waves in the fight against marine pollution. Recently deployed in Trondheim’s harbor, this cutting-edge drone can navigate the water and collect waste, …
Norwegian Aquadrone cleans marine waste in Trondheim and Singapore Read More
Singapore’s civil service has been ranked the best in the world, according to the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration by Oxford University. The index evaluated the effectiveness of public …
Singaporean and Scandinavian civil services ranked best in the world Read More
As the festive season approaches, the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Singapore have embraced the holiday spirit by decorating traditional Christmas trees at Gardens by the Bay. This annual tradition …
Nordic Embassies celebrate Christmas cheer at exhibition in Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently celebrated a significant event with the naming ceremony for the A.P. Møller, one of the world’s largest methanol-powered container ships. The vessel arrived …
Maersk launches one of the world’s largest methanol-powered container ships with naming ceremony in Singapore Read More
Last week, Swedish Queen Silvia canceled an official state visit to Singapore due to health concerns. The Swedish royal family has now provided an update on the 80-year-old queen’s condition …
Swedish Queen feeling better after cancelling Singapore visit due to illness Read More
His Majesty The King of Sweden led a delegation to Singapore from November 19-21, 2024. As a result, over ten memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed, aimed at enhancing collaboration …
Sweden and Singapore sign multiple MoUs during royal visit Read More
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden started his state visit to Singapore with a warm welcome at Parliament. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted the ceremony, which included a guard of honour …
Swedish King begins state visit to Singapore Read More Queen Silvia has fallen ill, forcing her to cancel her expected trip to Singapore. According to a statement from the Royal House, she is currently suffering from a respiratory infection. …
Queen Silvia cancels Singapore trip due to illness Read More
From November 19 to 21, 2024, Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will embark on a historic state visit to Singapore. This visit aims to deepen the long-standing …
King of Sweden to visit Singapore: Strengthening ties and exploring opportunities Read More
Danish soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock launched their “Take Us to Your Heart” Asia tour on November 1 in Nusa Dua, Bali. With the tour now in full …
Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ on Asia tour: “It feels like a second home to us” Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently announced a significant milestone in fintech collaboration. This achievement came with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Copenhagen Fintech and …
Danish Embassy in Singapore celebrates MoU between Copenhagen Fintech and the GFTN Read More
On November 3, 2024, Mount Lewotobi erupted in Indonesia, disrupting air travel to and from Bali. This eruption prompted several international airlines to cancel flights. The Danish Foreign Ministry has …
Danish Foreign Ministry warns travelers in Bali Read More
Danish investment company Saxo Bank has appointed Damian Hitchen as the new leader for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Hitchen, who has been with Saxo since 2021, now has …
Saxo Bank appoints new leaders in Singapore for Asia-Pacific expansion Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical concern AstraZeneca is building a US$1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Tuas South, Singapore. This will create over 800 jobs in engineering, technical services, and supply chain …
AstraZeneca breaks ground on Singapore facility, creating 800 jobs Read More
The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with Bitcoin taking the lead as the first and most valuable digital currency. Bitcoin’s emergence was followed by a …
Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: Exploring Effective Trading Strategies Read More
Norway and Singapore partner to promote green maritime technology, focusing on energy efficiency, green fuels, and sustainable business models. Norway is boosting its commitment to maritime decarbonisation in Singapore through …
Norway invests in Singapore for maritime decarbonisation efforts Read More
Trafalgar Tours is hosting its first travel fair at Plaza Singapura, Singapore, from November 6 to 10, featuring discounts on European trips, with a special focus on Scandinavia. Decorated like …
Discounts on Scandinavian travel at Trafalgar Tours’ showcase Read More
Bolia and Flower Addict are teaming up to host a Danish-inspired Christmas workshop in Singapore. The event will be held on December 6 at Bolia’s flagship showroom on Henderson Road. …
Bolia and Flower addict to host festive flower workshop in Singapore Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar November 16-17. The event will include traditional Danish food and drinks, gifts, christmas decor, kids activities and lots …
Join the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Singapore! Read More
Mr. Pichet Photphakdi, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, led a significant meeting focused on educational collaboration between Thailand and Finland. The meeting took place with representatives from …
Thailand and Finland discuss educational collaboration for future growth Read More
Jakob Brix Tange, the new Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, has been conducting introductory meetings with key ministries and agencies. Recently, he met with Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Chee Hong …
Strengthening maritime ties between Singapore and Denmark Read More
GRAMMY-nominated Norwegian art/folk-pop singer Aurora is bringing her “What Happened to the Earth” tour to Asia after performing across Europe and the Americas. The Asia leg starts in Manila on …
Norwegian singer Aurora brings tour to Asia Read More