Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Effective from 1 July 2022, Thailand ends the Thailand Pass registration and a health insurance of 10,000USD for foregin visitors. The mandatory facemask is also lifted. What’s new: Foreign nationals …
Thailand removes Thailand Pass and requirement for face mask Read More
China is in the middle of a significant modernisation and expansion of its nuclear arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the “construction of over 300 new missile silos”, the latest …
China modernizing nuclear arsenal says Stockholm arms observer Read More
New offshore wind power capacity tripled worldwide in 2021, according to industry data, driven by China in a buildup that is transforming the industry. Last year, 21.1 gigawatts of offshore …
Asia and Europe neck-in-neck in offshore wind power race Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), held a conference titled “Pioneer …
Vietnam and Sweden step up sustainable development partnership Read More
With more borders easing their Covid-19 requirements for entry to welcome back ardent tourists, many people are eager to hop on the next flight to visit their favourite cities. If …
Scandinavians need travel insurance for most Asian countries even if fully vaccinated Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has a message for ex-student of universities in Sweden, and who are now back on home soil in Singapore but missing the connection …
Swedish networking channel for Singaporeans who studied there Read More
June 2nd marked the inauguration of Hong Kong’s first Nordic Education Hub in Happy Valley. The Nordics are renowned for their top ranking in the global indexes, such as Innovation, …
Nordic education hub in Hong Kong inaugurated Read More
The winners of the 21st edition of The PR Awards Asia were announced yesterday and guess what? SwedCham Member Dilucidar won GOLD in the category Corporate Publications for its creative …
SwedCham member, Dilucidar, wins GOLD in PR Awards Asia Read More
A Cambodian cookbook and culinary guide, originally published in 1960 by Princess Norodom Rasmi Sobbhana, has won a prestigious ‘Special Award of the Jury’ in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards …
Royal Cambodian cookbook wins award in Sweden Read More
Swedish company, Polarium, took the next step in their growth journey in April by setting up a new factory within the Industrial Park of DEEP C Industrial Zones, in Haiphong, …
Vietnam production plant for Swedish battery specialist Read More
While Swedish company IKEA recalls the Metallisk espresso maker globally, there have not yet been reports of malfunctioning units received from Singapore. IKEA is recalling METALLISK espresso maker for hob …
No incidents reported in Singapore as IKEA METALLISK espresso maker is recalled Read More
Countries throughout the world are working to save our oceans and to sustain our lives and livelihoods. The following article was posted today, June 8, 2022 to raise awareness in …
World Oceans Day 2022: 5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Ocean Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) and other foreign Chambers in Thailand, cordially invite you to a Multi Chamber Networking Night. …
Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce to have Networking Night 15 June Read More
Top U.N. human rights official, Michelle Bachelet, recently raised concerns with Chinese officials about the impact of the broad application of counterterrorism and deradicalization measures on the rights of Uyghurs …
China asked to rethink Uyghur policies by UN Human Rights Chief Read More
In competition with the likes of Elon Musk, Chinese Zhejiang Geely Holding Group that includes Volvo, the Swedish automaker, and the Geely auto brands produced in China, are launching nine …
Chinese and Swedish automakers launch satellites for self-driving cars Read More
The UNDP, the EU, and the government of Sweden have been working through the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance to support the country in developing multi-sectoral plans with concrete and ambitious …
UNDP, EU, Sweden stand by Cambodia Climate Change Alliance Read More
Swedish Note has won a new customer in China. The customer is a company in cutting and welding where Note will manufacture PCBA for existing and future product generations. The …
Swedish company Note grows with new customer in China Read More
MEET CHEF BJÖRN FRANTZEN, a young Swedish Chef, who now has opened restaurant VILLA FRANTZEN on 7 soi Akat 3, Chong Nonsi Bangkok. For Swedish people the name Björn Frantzen …
Swedish footballplayer became top Chef with Michelin stars Read More
Major cities like Stockholm, Sweden, impose charges on vehicles entering and traveling within congested zones. In this article, Malaysia examines the implications in Kuala Lumpur when applying these charges, as …
Similar traffic congestion charges for KL and Singapore as in Stockholm, Sweden Read More
Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” a satirical dark comedy film starring Filipino actor Dolly de Leon, won Cannes Film Festival’s highest award. “Triangle of Sadness,” which also stars …
Swedish-directed film with Philippina actor wins at Cannes Film Festival Read More
Sweden hopes to promote trade, innovation and sustainability in the Philippines, and the Swedish Embassy in the country explained these and other programmes lined up in an interview with Envoys …
Swedish Embassy’s priority programmes in the Philippines Read More
Denmark and Sweden are two of the countries that qualify for the “Time to Gold” Package from Thailand’s Thai Airways now that tourism is getting back to normal. As a …
Danish and Swedish travellers get special deal for Thailand travel Read More
Singapore, Finland and Sweden are hailed as forerunners for what was once simply a business enabler but is now core to many emerging business models. We are talking about cloud …
Singapore, Finland, and Sweden deploying cloud computing most effectively Read More
For the first time, 12 Swedish companies in Thailand have pledged to offer their employees one month paid paternity leave. Among the companies are ABB, Astra Zeneca, IKEA, Electrolux and …
12 Swedish companies in Thailand pledge to offer one month paid paternity leave Read More
IKEA, the Swedish furniture brand, continues to promote its philosophy of sustainability in the Philippines by encouraging shoppers to buy eco-friendly goods. Enjoying the comforts of your home does not …
IKEA encourages eco-friendly shopping in the Philippines Read More
The First Movers Coalition, a public-private partnership aimed at decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, has significantly expanded to 55 companies and nine government partners. A total of 20 new companies have …
Scandinavian countries and Singapore join global decarbonization First Movers Coalition Read More
Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, is currently on an official visit to Sweden, Denmark and Norway, which started on 29 May until 5 June 2022. The visit to the …
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister on official visit to Sweden, Denmark and Norway Read More
Thai Nordic Association was successfully established on 4 March 2022 after a protracted communication between Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration and the law firm Wissen & Co. that also assisted …
Thai Nordic Association is here! Read More
In celebration of the founding of the European Union (EU), an exhibition, “Ebb and Flow: Return to Nature,” is on view at the Yuchengco Museum at RCBC Plaza. It features …
Scandinavian artists display their work at Philippine art exhibition celebrating the founding of the EU Read More
In Cambodia the Commerce Ministry has encouraged Swedish businessmen and investors to expand investment opportunities in Cambodia, and also expressed the readiness of the country to co-operate with Sweden for …
Swedes urged to invest more in Cambodia Read More
Hong Kong-based digital entertainment and game development companies visit renowned Finnish, Swedish and Danish game companies to explore collaboration opportunities between Nordic and Hong Kong companies. “Scaling Hong Kong to …
Hong Kong digital entertainment and game development companies visit renowned Scandinavian game companies Read More
NX China has developed a transportation route to Europe via the Caspian Sea for transport from China to countries in Europe via Kazakhstan to supplement their intermodal transport service. This …
New Chinese transport service to Europe via Caspian Sea Read More
Vaccinated citizens from Indonesia can now travel to European Union Member Countries, the media has reported, without additional entry restrictions. The EU now recognizes vaccination certificates issued by Indonesian authorities …
Indonesia connected to the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate system Read More
The Indonesian-based H & M textile company has produced aprons for the food and beverage industry that capture CO2 and a Stockholm restaurant crew are testing it out, a news …
Indonesian CO2 capturing aprons being tested out in Stockholm Read More
The Finnish embassy in Singapore has invited people to take part in a fun run / walk between 30 May and 5 June. The event is hosted by the Nordic …
Friendly competition between Nordic embassies in Singapore coming up 30 May 2022 Read More
‘Klippa’ is as mixed-use retail hub that has opened in Batu Kawan, Penang, and belongs to Ikano Retail which owns IKEA stores in five countries as well as shopping malls …
Swedish mixed-use hub ‘Klippa’ opens up in Penang, Malaysia Read More
Foreo, the Swedish beauty and tech giant has “hit the ground running” as people begin returning to Singapore for business and shopping, a new report said. As tourism steadily recovers …
Swedish beauty and tech giant Foreo ramps up promotions in Singapore Read More
In China Volvo Cars recently signed agreements with the country’s three leading charging point operators Star Charge, State Grid and TELD. According to Volvo, they cover more than 75 per …
Volvo Creates charging points for EVs in China Read More
An Oslo court has refused to enforce a $9.5m judgment in the fight between scrubber-maker Bjornar Feen and his former Swedish partners. Norwegian scrubber maker, Bjornar Feen, may see his …
Norwegian business owner’s assets may be unfrozen after court turns up nose at Singaporean judgment Read More
Floorball has been a popular sport in Sweden since many years. It’s a kind of hockey with five players and a goal keeper in each team. Both men and women …
What is Indoor Floorball? Read More
Bangkokians are bracing themselves in anticipation as big names start flocking back to the city and its fine-dining scene starts to recover after the pandemic. One of those ‘big names’, …
Sweden’s 3-Michelin-starred Villa Frantzen makes debut in Bangkok this June Read More
The council of the EU decided last Tuesday to extend the framework for restrictive measures against cyber-attacks that threatened the EU until 18 May 2025. The latest crackdown by the …
Travel Ban for 2 Chinese nationals accused of cyber-attacks on the EU Read More
The subsidiary of the state energy firm Petronas in Malaysia, Petronas Chemicals Group, will acquire the Swedish specialty chemicals maker Perstorp Holding in a deal worth 2.3 billion euros. The …
Petronas Malaysia to acquire Swedish specialty chemicals maker Perstorp Holding for 2.3 billion euros Read More
Swedish municipalities and regions terminate twinning agreements and other collaborations with Chinese counterparts at a rapid pace. In five years, almost half of all collaborations have been terminated or paused. …
More Swedish towns cancel twin-city agreements with China Read More
European Union leaders described Asia as a “theatre of tensions” last Thursday as the warned of the increasing assertiveness of China even as they called on Beijing to defend the …
The EU wants to take on a bigger role in Asia Read More
Meet the blond Swede Peter Björk, who grew up in Värmland, in his regional and resident city of Karlstad. There is a famous expression in Swedish saying “The sun always …
BANGKOK TWILIGHT – new novel by Swedish Author Read More
In an activity as part of an environmental hygiene campaign, with a focus on preserving the marine environment, three Scandinavian swimmers – two Swedes and a Danish citizen – took …
Three Scandinavians do a marathon swim across from Karimunjawa island to Jepara in Indonesia in the name of preserving the environment Read More
Laos Deputy Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone, urged the management of Laos-Swedish plantation and wood product manufacturer Burapha Agro-Forestry to continue to improve the quality of its products to meet the …
Burapha Agro-Forestry, the Laos-Swedish plantation to continue improving product quality Read More
A summit was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, last week where Prime Minister Barendra Modi, met with four Nordic Prime Ministers from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe …
Five Scandinavian countries meet with India’s Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties Read More
Denmark, Sweden and Norway have been hailed as the world’s top countries where freedom of expression flourishes, said a news report in the wake of World Press Freedom Day. Many …
Norway, Denmark and Sweden top countries where freedom of expression flourishes Read More