Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, attended the 2nd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF) held in Stockholm on May 13, 2023. In his opening intervention at the IPMF’s Roundtable …
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs attended IPMF in Stockholm Read More
Volvo has just opened a new design studio in Shanghai, China. The studio will join the existing studios in Sweden and California. The new Design Studio mirrors Volvos’ headquarters in …
Volvo opens new design studio in China Read More
Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday morning, after beating competitors from 25 countries in the finale. As a previous winner in 2012, Loreen is the first …
Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest 2023, while Finland comes in second Read More
IKEA-owner Ingka Investments has agreed to buy a 49% stake in three Finnish offshore wind projects being developed by OX2. The three projects are located in the Gulf of Bothnia …
IKEA owner buys into Finnish offshore wind pipeline Read More
Norway took over the Arctic Council leadership from Russia on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Russia’s role as the chairmanship came to an end after its invasion of Ukraine. It was …
Norway takes over Arctic Council leadership from Russia Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) will host “SweCham Business Connect with Camfil” on Thursday, 25 May 2023 from 6.30 PM to 9 PM at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites in …
Join SweCham Business Connect in Bangkok to learn more about efficient workplace Read More
The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines awarded the Solar Energy Operating Contracts (SOEC) to six large-scale floating solar projects of SunAsia Energy, Inc. and its Singaporean partner, Blueleaf …
Philippine energy department awards floating solar projects Read More
IndustriAll has called out the Swedish fashion group for continuing to source from Myanmar despite the country’s humanitarian crisis brought on by the military coup. IndustriAll said that H&M’s responsible …
H&M criticized for continuing Myanmar sourcing Read More
Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently had a meeting in Hanoi on 9 May 2023 to discuss potential …
Vietnam eyes to expand trade and investment cooperation with Sweden Read More
Chinese Midea Group has confirmed that the company has made a takeover approach for Swedish competitor Electrolux. “A deal is being discussed, but no decision has been made yet,” the …
Chinese Midea confirms its takeover bid for Swedish Electrolux Read More