Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish-based Luxury brand, with more than 60 stores globally, just opened its first store in Singapore. With the opening, the brand also makes their debut into the Southeast Asia …
Acne Studios opens first store in Singapore Read More
Monday, hundreds of Indonesian Muslims marched to the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta to condemn the recent burnings of the Quran by the far-right activists Rasmus Paludan. More than 300 protesters …
Indonesian Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden Read More
B Grimm Polo tournament is back with H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup 2023 It vibrates in the air, the polo horses are eager to get started. It is now …
It’s polo in the air! Read More
The Swedish government has decided to extend Coronavirus entry restrictions on travelers from China until February 18, due to the fact that the infection rate in the country remains high. …
Sweden extends COVID-19 entry restrictions on travelers from China Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Labor said on Monday, 30 January 2023, that it will soon discuss issues related to Thai berry-pickers with the Swedish Embassy. Following the exposure of unfair employment …
Ministry of Labor to discuss issues related to Thai berry-pickers with Sweden Read More
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, 29 January 2023, that Turkey may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden. “If necessary, we can give a different response concerning …
Turkey says it may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden Read More
To mark the International Women’s Day 2023, SwedCham’s Women4Women Committee and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invite you to a screening of the movie “She Said” at The Projector …
Women4Women and Sweden in Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day with movie screening Read More
In collaboration with Ericsson, EUROCHAM Malaysia hosts a session on 5G and how its connectivity capabilities will be crucial for the transformation of the Malaysian digital landscape. The event “5G …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and Ericsson to host event on Malaysia’s digital transformation Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore’s next Market Outlook event will focus on the Philippines. The event will take place on 21 February 2023. Infrastructure provides an interesting opportunity for …
SwedCham’s Market Outlook: Thrive as a Swedish business at the growing Philippine market Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) has decided to take on the challenge of helping businesses believe they can achieve success through sustainability at the event “How to Build …
Learn how to make your business successful through sustainability with SwedCham Singapore Read More
On Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia would immediately distribute one million copies of the Quran around the world. This comes as a response to the …
Malaysia reacting to burning of the Quran Read More
Sweden’s H&M recently launched its “H&M Men’s Spring 2023 Lookbook” which features sixteen handpicked looks using the brand’s latest pieces and designs. According to a press release, this spring collection …
Check out H&M Men Spring 2023 Lookbook Read More
A 50-year-old Swedish man instantly died by riding his motorcycle and accidently plunging into a roadside ditch in Thung Sri Muang, Suvarnabhumi district, Ubon Ratchathani province, on Saturday afternoon, 28 …
Swedish man dies in road accident in Ubon Ratchathani of Thailand Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has reminded us that today, on 27 January, it is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day which marks the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp …
Denmark in Singapore commemorates liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Swedish supported civil actions of resistance Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has not been sitting on its hands lately as it announced a courtesy visit made by the Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji …
Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities visited EUROCHAM Malaysia Read More
In connection with the celebration of its 50th year in Malaysia, EUROCHAM Malaysia presented its Platinum Corporate Partner CEO Profile the President and member of the Management Board of B. …
EUROCHAM Malaysia emphasizes member B. Braun as part of anniversary celebrations Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …
In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls! Read More
The Swedish music-streaming platform, Spotify, recently announced to reduce 6 percent of its employees. “In hindsight, I was too ambitious in investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this …
Spotify announces to cut 6 percent of its employees Read More
Sweden’s H&M Home has presented the “H&M Home PANTONE” collection, which will feature interior items such as cushions, sculptural vases, scented candles, etc., in two color palettes; Calm & Soothing …
H&M HOME PANTONE collection to highlight power of colors Read More
The Danish-Indonesian Business Chamber (DanCham) has invited to the networking event “EIBN Joint Gathering 2023” on 31 January 2023. The Chamber said the gathering is a perfect opportunity to build …
DanCham Indonesia announces EIBN Joint Gathering in collab with business chambers throughout Indonesia Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …
Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep Read More
The Swedish fashion brand, H&M, has launched a new collection of H&M Move to “empower everyone to get moving.” The “Empower Collection” features a variety of seamless products, from jumpsuits …
H&M presents new movewear collection Read More
St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …
Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has informed the Ministry of Human Resources has issued two statements concerning the Implementation of the Relaxation Plan of the Employment of Foreign Workers and Foreign Workers Employment …
Malaysian government released statements on foreign worker employment plans Read More
SWEA Singapore has released a new episode of its podcast SWEA Podden. The episode is an interview with teacher Anna who teach source criticism and decided to write a book …
New episode of SWEA Podden: Anna Rosenqvist on source criticism and living in China Read More
This week, the EU Deforestation Regulation text was approved by the EU Parliament Environmental Committee (ENVI). The Committee vote is not final. The Council and the Parliament will also vote …
Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation Read More
Protinus Group has been welcomed as the newest member of EUROCHAM Malaysia. Protinus Group is a digital transformation consultancy working with companies to help them transform by using technology, improve …
EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed Protinus Group as its newest member Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has informed its CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider, and his team has engaged in a second discussion with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on 12 January …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and MITI discussed ESG targets within the manufacturing sector Read More
The European Union in Malaysia has announced to have hosted a discussion between various sustainability experts on key issues of climate diplomacy and how EU and Malaysia can ensure cooperation …
EU in Malaysia hosted climate diplomacy forum and discussion on COP27 outcomes Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) and its Young Professionals Network will gather for drinks at the first Afterwork of 2023, tomorrow on 19 January at Bar.Celona. The Chamber …
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to enjoy drinks. Do it at SwedCham’s YP Afterworks Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) invites its corporate and individual members to participate at next SwedCham Connect on 2 February 2023. The Chamber says the networking event is …
Embark on a night out with SwedCham Connect and the Swedish business community Read More
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …
Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced that the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is hosting its Open Day on February 22 2023. The Chamber said the day is a great opportunity …
Learn more about your educational future at ISKL Open Day 2023 Read More
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen/Swedish FSA) recently approved and registered the crypto exchange, Binance, as an official financial institution. According to Reuters, the registration allows Binance to launch a …
Sweden approves Binance as official financial institution Read More
European Royals from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Britain, Monaco, and Luxembourg are expected to attend the funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine II on Monday, 16 January 2023 …
European Royals to attend funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine II Read More
Upon Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO – an major U-turn for two nations with long histories of wartime neutrality and staying out …
Erdogan’s spokesman: Turkey is running out of time to ratify Swedish and Finnish NATO membership bids Read More
The European Union in Malaysia reported its Delegation has conducted a courtesy visit to University Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS). The University stated it was pleased to welcome Mr. Timo Goosmann, …
EU in Malaysia courtesy visited USAS Malaysia Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson launch of the “MY5G Ericsson Malaysia Pioneers Programme.” The programme is a free online academic programme on digital technologies …
DNB and Ericsson launch academic programme to develop tech talent in Malaysia Read More
It has only been a little over a month since the Members of the EU decided to ban all import and export of products originating from areas of deforestation including …
Malaysia threatens to halt all palm oil exports upon EU passing law on forest protection Read More
Danish newspaper, CPH Post, reports Finland and Denmark is ranked joint fourth and fifth, respectively, in the World of passports opening the doors to more countries than most other passports. …
Finland and Denmark rank top of list of passport holders able to access most countries Read More
The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the EU Delegation to Singapore has launched a collaborative project, SEA Air, in celebration of diversity and connectivity. The exhibition broadcasts arts …
CCA Singapore and EU Delegation celebrates diversity by collaborating on cross-regional artistic exhibition Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
Help SWEA Singapore out with the creation of the SWEA Magazine. Especially, SWEA is looking for proofreaders and layout’ers for the editorial office. Please contact [email protected] for more information. If …
Proofread or handle layout for SWEA Singapore Magazine Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced the EU Ambassador to Malaysia. H. E. Michalis Rokas, has met with the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Hj. Mohamed Khaled Nordin. …
EU Ambassador to Malaysia met with Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) recently welcomed a new Events and Marketing Officer, Thittiya Sommana, to the team. Thittiya freshly graduated with a Business English degree from Mae Fah …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes new officer Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a “Sustainability Committee Meeting” which will focus on ways to support Biofuel andWaste-toEnergy (WtE) initiatives on 25 January 2023. …
NordCham Philippines to organize “Sustainability Committee Meeting” Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has welcomed a new member – Asiance Sdn Bhd. Asiance Sdn. Bhd. is a consulting and trading firm and was registrated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2022. It …
EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed new member Asiance Sdn Bhd Read More
Ulrica Fearn has been appointed new Director of Finance at Carlsberg. This was reported by Danish watch media, Fødevarewatch. Despite her Swedish background, a large part of Ulrica’s business career …
Carlsberg appoints Swedish Ulrica Fearn as new Director of Finance Read More
As one of the many activities SWEA Singapore has announced taking place throughout January, the organisation now includes the month of February with an invite to a Stand Up Paddleboard …
SWEA Singapore has got you activity-covered for January; Become a SUP’er Read More
SWEA Singapore has announced the SWEA Professionals e-Forum taking place on 12 January. The event is a replay of November month’s edition of the SWEA Professionals e-Forum and offers networking …
SWEA Singapore announces new edition of SWEA Professional e-Forum event Read More