Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish EV maker Polestar is targeting China’s premium EV market. Polestar has partnered with Mobileye to incorporate autonomous driving technology into their Polestar 4 model. The technology allows for hands-free, …
Swedish EV company is targeting smart-driving in Chinese market Read More
Swedish telecom company Ericsson has renewed a multi-year deal with Chinese Huawei. Under the agreement, the two firms will pay each other royalties for the use of the other’s patents …
Ericsson renews multi-year deal with Huawei Read More
Advanced Soltech has signed an order with HengAn, the largest producer of sanitary napkins in China. The order is for the installation of a solar power plant of around 3.1 …
Advanced Soltech Sweden AB signs large order in China Read More
Sweden participated in “The 2023 Human Rights Assembly” that was recently held in Thailand, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, the assembly’s theme …
Sweden joins 2023 Human Rights Assembly in Thailand Read More
Nordic Film Festival returns in 2023 with movies from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. The event will take place at The Projector in Singapore from 7-16 September 2023. The …
Nordic Film Festival in Singapore 2023 Read More
The Thai-Swedish model and activist, Maria Lynn Ehren also known as Maria Poonlertlarp took part in an art exhibition named “ผู้ปฏิบัติทำ” (Poo-Bpa-Dti-Bat-Tam meaning Practitioner) curated by Santi Taepanich. In Maria’s …
Thai-Swedish model & activist Maria Lynn Ehren takes part in art exhibition in Bangkok Read More
The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) is cooperating with Swedish Swedfund International AB in applying technology that convert waste into renewable energy. The agreement was inked …
Indonesia and Sweden in waste-conversion cooperation Read More
The Trade Office of Vietnam in Sweden has published a book on the European Green Deal (EGD). The book explains European agreements and their impacts on exporters to the Nordic …
Vietnam trade office in Sweden publishes book Read More
Denmark has lifted emergency border checks. The checks were introduced after public burnings of the Quran, which drew protests in Muslim countries and resulted in threats from militant groups. Police …
Denmark eases border checks linked to Quran burnings Read More
Visiting Swedish parliamentarian Mathias Tegnér said he looks forward to seeing more exchanges between Taiwan and Sweden, during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei Wednesday, August 23. The …
Swedish lawmaker eyes more exchanges with Taiwan Read More
In the complex and dynamic landscape of diplomacy, some individuals possess a strong ability to build bridges between nations. One such diplomat is Ambassador Joachim Bergström. His journey has been …
Ambassador Bergström – Building bridges between Sweden and Malaysia Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Annika Thunborg, expressed Sweden’s interest in partnering with Mandaue City for sustainable and a green economy on Wednesday, August 23. Although nothing has been formalized …
Sweden eyes collaboration with Mandaue for sustainable projects Read More
Joakim Karlsson, the CEO of Swedish waste collection company Envac AB, says that the company wishes to collaborate with China on the development of smart and sustainable cities long-term. Karlsson …
Swedish waste collection company commits to long-term cooperation with China Read More
The support for abortion is highest in Europe, with Sweden in the front, and lowest in Asia, where Indonesia is taking the opposite stance, according to a report by Ispos …
Abortion opinion: Sweden and Indonesia are opposites Read More
EV charging company NaaS Technology has announced that it’s going to acquire the Swedish EV charging provider Charge Amps for $66.4 million. The acquisition is a part of the Chinese …
Chinese NaaS Technology acquires Swedish Charge Amps for $66 Million Read More
Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson has announced in a press release on 21 August 2023 that they will open an ‘AI laboratory’ in, Vietnam. The initiative is an extension for the …
Ericsson opens AI lab in Vietnam Read More
Malaysian Premier of Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg – also called Abang Jo – arrived in Stockholm on 21 August for a two-day official visit, evaluating the state’s ombudsman …
Sarawak Premier Abang Jo visits Sweden Read More
A group of Swedish parliamentarians are currently visiting Taiwan on a seven-day trip. During the visit they are scheduled to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and other senior officials. The …
Swedish parliamentarian group is visiting Taiwan Read More
The Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm, Sweden issued new advisory for traveling in Sweden on their Facebook page. This is due to Sweden having elevated the terror threat level, as …
Malaysian Embassy in Sweden issues travel advisory Read More
Stockholm has reiterated is offer to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to purchase the Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as a response to PAF’s wish of modernizing its …
Sweden offers aircraft to the Philippines – again Read More
Have you ever heard about SWEA? If not, I will give you an introduction to this quite unique, huge women organization. A SWEA, can be described as a female Viking. …
SWEOR, the female Vikings! Read More
The Chinese electric car manufacturer, NIO, has launched its first 3rd-gen power station in Europe. The new battery swap station is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The company also announced a …
Chinese NIO has launched its first European based 3rd-gen power station in Sweden Read More
Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, has announced that the company will gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar. This is as reports of labor abuses in garment factories in the country is increasing. …
H&M will ‘phase out’ sourcing from Myanmar Read More
Sweden stands with the Philippines amid the latter’s territorial row with China in the South China Sea. The Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed on Wednesday, August 16. Sweden’s expression …
Sweden expresses support for The Philippines amid South China Sea dispute Read More
A new resolution issued by the Vietnamese government might make things a little easier for certain travelers. Taking effect on 15 August, citizens from 13 countries can now stay in …
Extended Entry In Vietnam For 13 Countries Read More
European enterprises are gravitating towards Vietnam – especially Northern Europe, claims Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Sweden and Northern Europe, Nguyen Thi Hoang Thuy. Denmark in particular is emerging as …
Vietnam attracts Northern European Investors Read More
Joachim Bergström, the Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia and Ms. Emma Broms from Business Sweden visited Health Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, on Monday 14 August at her ministry. …
Swedish Ambassador met Health Minister of Malaysia Read More
Volvo Trucks will be delivering its first electric truck in Singapore to DSV Global Transport and Logistics. The order is set to take place on August 17th, 2023. This regional …
Volvo Trucks to deliver first electric truck to Singapore Read More
A new survey shows, that 70% of Norwegian adults support the use of armed resistance if the country is attacked. In a recent survey carried out by the Peace Research …
Norwegian survey shows strong support for armed resistance if Nordic countries are attacked Read More
The criminal investigations into telecom giant Ericsson’s suspected bribery transactions in China and Vietnam have been closed in Sweden. Instead, an investigation is now taking place in both affected countries …
Ericsson is being investigated by China and Vietnam Read More
The Swedish retail giant, H&M, will roll out a new home décor section at its flagship store in Singapore. H&M Home will take up a section of the first floor …
H&M Home to launch at Singapore flagship store Read More
Indonesian Telkomsel has renewed its contract with Swedish Ericsson to expand the 4G/5G networks in Indonesia. Ericsson has already deployed its energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions …
Telkomsel and Ericsson to expand 4G/5G partnership in Indonesia Read More
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first electric truck in Taiwan to WRC PACIFIC, LTD. The delivery took place at Taikoo Kaohsiung Flagship Service Center, belonging to the national dealer Taikoo …
First Volvo electric truck delivered in Taiwan Read More
Strong winds, intense rain and landslides has hit parts of the Nordic region, knocking out power lines, flooding villages and bringing public transport to a standstill in the worst-affected areas. …
Storm continues to sweep over the Nordics Read More
CanSino Biologics has agreed with the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca to provide “contract development and manufacturing services” to support the mRNA vaccine program. The Chinese company said in a statement on …
China’s CanSino in vaccine deal with AstraZeneca Read More
Chinese BYD managed to sell 721 Atto 3s in Sweden in July. The all-electric BYD Atto 3 managed to beat out established rivals to be Sweden’s best-selling EV. Had it …
Chinese BYD tops EV sales charts in Sweden for July Read More
Swedish 5G leader Ericsson has increased its socioeconomic contribution to Malaysia by producing its 5G radio equipment in Penang. This is the company’s first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia. …
Ericsson establish global 5G equipment manufacturing supply chain in Malaysia Read More
Malaysia has once again announced, that the country wants to contribute one million copies of the Quran. The move includes 15,000 copies translated into Swedish. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made …
Once again, Malaysia wants to distribute copies of the Quran, including Swedish translation Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will hold the event, “2nd ECCP Community Connect” on 15 August 2023 from 03:00 – 05:00 PM in Spaces, WorldPlaza, BGC. …
Join 2nd Community Connect held by European Chamber of Commerce of Philippines Read More
Denmark has temporarily tightened border security efforts due to the rising protests caused by the Koran burnings, said the Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard on Friday, 4 August 2023. According …
Denmark tightens border security due to rising controversy of Koran burning Read More
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with more than 4.8 million members, has published the latest results of its annual Expat Insider survey, with four Southeast Asian countries making it …
Four Southeast Asian countries among the best destinations for living and working abroad Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) will hold the “Annual Tax Updates” event on Tuesday, 22 August 2023 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. …
EuroCham Vietnam to hold Annual Tax Updates Read More
Threats to Sweden have increased after recent Quran burnings, the country’s government said on Tuesday, August 1. The government then added, that it would strengthen border and internal controls and …
Sweden to boost security controls after Quran burnings Read More
H&M, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, is suing Chinese rival Shein over copyright breach. H&M has accused Shein of plagiarism and “stealing” the designs of its products. The Swedish company has …
H&M sues Shein over alleged copied designs Read More
Sweden is in its most serious security situation since World War II, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said after a meeting with his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen. The two had a …
Sweden’s security situation worsened after burning of the Quran Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) invites you to join the event, “Latest Updates on the Situation in the Philippines” on 9 August 2023 at KMC …
Join NordCham event to learn about latest update on Philippines Read More
The numbers of European tourists have grown at the fastest rate, approximately 27%, in July 2023 following the Vietnamese government’s decision to extend visa validity up to 90 days. Vietnam …
Arrivals of European tourists in Vietnam grow fastest in July Read More
The Executive Director of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham), Jesper Svenningsen, said that the Philippines needs to be more competitive in order to attract more foreign …
NordCham Executive says Philippines needs to be more competitive to attract FDI Read More
“Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners” will be held on Friday, 25 August 2023 from 6 PM to 9 PM at nH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort in Phuket province, Thailand. The event …
Join “Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners” in August Read More
A Swedish business group has proposed a bus rapid transit (BRT) in Iloilo City, the Philippines and its neighboring towns. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on behalf of the Iloilo …
Swedish business group proposes bus rapid transit in Iloilo City of Philippines Read More