Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Den Norske Bank (DNB) has announced its acquisition Carnegie Holding AB for about SEK 12 billion. This purchase will create DNB Carnegie, a new company combining both banks’ expertise in …
DNB acquires Carnegie, expands globally Read More
Helsinki takes the top spot for the first time, surpassing long-time leader Gothenburg, which drops to second place in this year’s Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). The 2024 GDS-Index reveals …
Helsinki tops global sustainability rankings, Singapore and Nordic destinations lead Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for October 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 …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2024 Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Cyan Renewables and Blue Water shipping enter new partnership to find new solutions for the offshore wind sector in the Asia Pacific. Singapore-based Cyan Renewables, focused on offshore wind vessels, …
Cyan Renewables and Blue Water shipping enter new partnership Read More
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More
The Mental Health Film Festival Singapore (MHFFS) is set to showcase six impactful films from various countries, including contributions from Denmark and Finland, during its fifth edition. The festival will …
Singapore youth drive Mental Health Film Festival Read More
A new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) service – used to transport vehicles and other wheeled cargo – now connects the Port of Gothenburg with key ports in Asia. This includes Singapore and …
New shipping service connects Gothenburg and Asia Read More
IKEA Singapore is cutting prices on more than 550 popular and essential items to help customers deal with rising living costs. The price reductions come as part of IKEA’s effort …
IKEA Singapore lowers prices to help with rising costs Read More
Politicians, decision makers, experts and global Danes gathered on 28 August 2024 at Christiansborg, the home of the Danish Parliament, to discuss the many issues that global Danes experience in …
Danes Worldwide shortlist needed changes Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a new report to Stortinget in 2025, outlining the assistance provided to Norwegian citizens abroad, including during crises. The ministry is now …
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks input for new report on citizen assistance abroad Read More
Shein’s upcoming investor meetings Shein, the online fashion retailer founded in China, is set to hold informal investor meetings in Europe as it prepares for its anticipated initial public offering …
Shein plans London IPO, raising concerns in Scandinavia Read More
Danish entrepreneur Kia Holm Reimer, the founder of Expat Advising, recently shared her insights on a podcast featured by Channel NewsAsia. Her consultancy is dedicated to assisting expatriates in adapting …
Danish entrepreneur shares expat insights on Channel NewsAsia podcast Read More
Katrin is the new Consul and Head of Administration at the Danish Embassy in Singapore. “With extensive experience from previous roles in Danish missions in Cairo, La Paz, Ljubljana, Kabul, …
Danish embassy in Singapore welcomes new Consul Read More
Hafnia Limited, a Danish leader in tanker operations, has officially moved its corporate base from Bermuda to Singapore. This strategic relocation aims to enhance the company’s operational efficiency in Asia. …
Danish company Hafnia successfully relocates to Singapore Read More
Norbreeze Group, a Singapore-based company, has appointed Danish Stig Maasbøl as its new chairman, effective August 2024. Maasbøl brings over 30 years of leadership experience, as he currently serves as …
Norbreeze Group appoints Stig Maasbøl as new chairman Read More
Sweden and Singapore is ranked among the top five most innovative economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, which is an annual ranking of countries by their capacity for, and …
Singapore and Sweden in top five in Global Innovation Index Read More
Lime Petroleum, a Norwegian subsidiary of Singapore’s Rex International, is increasing its stake in the North Sea oil field operated by Repsol Norge. This move follows a deal with OKEA, …
Lime Petroleum boosts stake in North Sea oil Read More
Singapore is set to gain six new Asia-North Europe shipping routes, while Maersk-controlled Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia will lose two, as part of a global reshuffle in shipping alliances. This …
Maersk shifts focus as Singapore gains six Europe routes Read More
Singapore’s decision to implement flexible work arrangements (FWA) mirrors successful strategies seen in Scandinavian countries, where work-life balance is a key contributor to happiness and productivity. Starting December 1, 2024, …
Singapore adopts flexible work policies inspired by Scandinavian success Read More
Danish Ambassador to Singapore Jakob Brix Tange officially presented his credentials to Singapore’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on September 17, 2024, at a formal ceremony held at the Istana. This event …
Danish Ambassador presents credentials to Singapore’s President Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Tan as their new Commercial Advisor for Maritime & Defence. With a background from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, …
New Commercial Advisor for Maritime & Defence at the Danish Embassy in Singapore Read More
The Odense Robotics cluster visited Singapore to explore new collaboration opportunities in robotics and automation. Organized by the Danish Embassy in Singapore, the visit aimed to assess how Danish expertise …
Denmark and Singapore strengthen robotics ties Read More
Researchers in Sweden have developed a promising blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease with high accuracy. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama) on July …
Singaporean study explores Swedish Alzheimer’s blood test Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore is excited to welcome Jakob Brix Tange as the new Ambassador-designate. In a recent video introduction, Tange expressed enthusiasm about his new role and highlighted …
New Danish Ambassador-designate to Singapore Read More
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved the JYNNEOS vaccine, developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic, for individuals aged 18 and older at high risk for smallpox or mpox. …
Singapore approves mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic for high-risk adults Read More
Singapore authorities have intercepted two vessels, Maersk Campton and Maersk Candor, suspected of carrying toxic waste during their transit through Singapore. The cargo, which was en route to Thailand, has …
Southeast Asia used as a dumping ground: Two Maersk ships ordered to return Read More
A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Turku has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on school …
New study shows significant mental health challenges in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Singapore has officially welcomed Joakim Ladeborn as the new Deputy Head of Mission. Ladeborn, a seasoned diplomat with a distinguished career, arrived in Singapore after completing …
Swedish Embassy in Singapore welcomes new Deputy Head of Mission Read More
The Nordic Film Festival 2024 (September 13-21) is set to captivate audiences with a diverse and rich selection of films from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The festival promises to …
Nordic Film Festival 2024: A celebration of Scandinavian cinema Read More
For the first time, Danish companies will participate in the yearly Seafood Expo in Singapore organized by Diversified Communications. The seafood expo will feature the largest international representation of seafood …
Danish companies will participate in Seafood Expo in Singapore Read More
Danish Dairy Board kicked off a new campaign at the Grand Hyatt Garden Pavilion in Manila, Philippines, presenting the world of organic dairy production in Europe. Guests were treated to …
Danish Dairy Board launches organic dairy campaign in Manila Read More
Globalskolen provides an online education service in Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE (Christianity, Religion, Life Philosophy, and Ethics) for international primary school students. This service is tailored for families who …
Globalskolen opens online Norwegian education Read More
Today 15 august 2024 the Danish Embassy in Malaysia reopens. After more than three years, the Danish Embassy is returning to Kuala Lumpur, having been closed since June 2021 to …
Danish Embassy in Malaysia reopens today Read More
Are you and your family considering moving to Denmark? Perhaps you left as a single, or maybe a couple or a family and now you are considering to return to …
Are you a Dane considering moving home? Read More
Southeast Asia to overtake China in gross domestic product (GDP) and foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next 10 years, according to the “Navigating High Winds: Southeast Asia Outlook 2024 …
Southeast Asia to overtake China in GDP and FDI over the next 10 years Read More
Enligt Migrationsverkets prognos ser Sverige ut att få det lägsta antalet asylsökanden sedan 1997, och för första gången på över 50 år har Sverige nettoutvandring. ???? Läs mer och se …
People leaving Sweden will exceed the number of immigrants in 2024 Read More
Norway will join the UK’s Carrier Strike Group for a major deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in 2025. The announcement was made by the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, following …
Norwegian navy joins UK navy in deployment to South China Sea Read More
The Spokesperson of the Diplomatic Service of the European Union, Nabila Massrali, issued a statement about the forced dissolution of the Move Forward Party in Thailand by the Constitutional Court …
EU calls MFP dissolution a “setback” Read More
Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson co-chaired a dialogue with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on 5 August 2024 in Washington, D.C. The two sides discussed …
Sweden discussed Asia Pacific security with US Read More
Twenty schools in Denmark are starting school later in the day in an experiment to give teens a sleep boost and improve their mental health. The country’s National Institute of …
Twenty schools in Denmark push back start times to improve student mental health Read More
Norway has committed itself to help the Marcos administration to establish a forensic institute to pave the way for a science-based investigation in criminal prosecution. Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary …
Norway to help setup forensic institute in Philippines Read More
Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador Norway to Vietnam and Laos, and Kjell Tormod Pettersen, Ambassador Norway to ASEAN, all participated in a high …
Norway co-organized energy meeting in Laos Read More
Volvo Cars’ sales rose 6% year-on-year in July to 57,447 cars, driven by an increase in fully electric vehicles in Europe, the Sweden-based automaker said on Friday 2 August 2024. …
Volvo’s electric cars drive global growth Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of June 2024. A Maersk Line containership and a Norwegian ship were among the victims. Maersk …
Maersk ship and Norwegian ship among piracy victims Read More
A new Swedish study shows that blood tests from 1200 suspected Alzheimer patients diagnosed the condition with 91 percent accuracy and much faster than previous methods, moving early detection forward. …
Swedish researchers find blood test detects Alzheimer Read More
Singapore Køkken is the name of a new restaurant opening up in Skolegade 19, in Esbjerg, Denmark. The owner, Regina Chuah opened first in another location but had to move …
Singaporean opens restaurant in Esbjerg, Denmark Read More
The Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Berth Eide, met with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Yesterday, 24 July 2024. During the meeting the spoke higly of the …
Norwegian Minister meets with Secretary-General of ASEAN Read More