Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Singapore-based Musiio, a music intelligence company, founded in June 2018 by Swedish CTO Aron Pettersson and British CEO Hazel Savage, and named one of the most innovative companies of 2022, …
Swedish and Singapore-based online music intelligence companies team up Read More
Singapore is about to receive ‘reverse’ vending machines that accept used bottles and cans according to a news report from the country. RVM Systems, a Swedish vending machine company will …
Swedish RVM Systems to install ‘reverse’ vending machines in Singapore Read More
As Team Sweden in Vietnam is preparing ”Pioneer the possible” to take place in Ho Chi Minh City the 2-3 June, Ambassador Ann Mawe together with the Embassy team and their newly …
Team Sweden in Vietnam is preparing “Pioneer the possible” in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On 27 April, a court set up by the Myanmar State Administrative Council in Naypyitaw sentenced detained State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to an additional 5 years’ imprisonment. …
Statement by EU External Action on the latest sentencing of State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Ky Read More
Thailand Board of Investments (BOI), Nordic office, invites you to join its webinar on measures to support your business development in Thailand, with BOI and testimonials from companies in the …
Learn more about doing business in Thailand: Opportunities in the Technology sector Read More
According to readers of a Swedish engine website, Volvo is not as Swedish as it once was, media Dagbladet writes. The company Volvo was established almost 95 years ago and has since …
Is Volvo Swedish or Chinese? Read More
To talk about getting older and retirement is something most of us like to postpone, but before you know it, you are there. On a sunny Friday morning, the Thai-Swedish …
A day at Jin Wellbeing County Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to celebrate the spring with a Nordic fine-dining experience at Embla on 1 May. More about the event, SwedCham HK writes: …
Celebrate the spring with SwedCham HK and a Nordic fine-dining experience Read More
On 14 April, as previously reported by ScandAsia, a Swedish delegation visited Taiwan at which time it was proposed that they rename the Swedish Trade and Invest Council in Taipei …
‘House of Sweden’ in Taiwan symbolizes expansion of diplomatic work Read More
Last week on 20 April, the President of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Peter Björk, attended the Board of Trade Thailand (BoT) 55th Ordinary Annual General Meeting. The meeting was …
SweCham President attended BoT’s 55th Ordinary Annual General Meeting Read More
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) delivered its first batch of Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, or XC40 EV for short, to its Malaysian buyers last weekend. According to news reports, sixty-five …
Swedish auto group, Volvo, delivers first batch of XC40 electric SUV’s in Malaysia Read More
Hundreds of Chinese are currently stranded in Sweden unable to return home due to covid-19 restrictions in China. Media STV has spoken to “Jian” (who’s real is something else but he would …
Hundreds of Chinese are stranded in Sweden due to covid-19 restrictions in China Read More
Cambodian national Kim Tol Tan has been appointed as the consular officer for Sweden’s newly opened ‘honorary consulate’ in the capital city, Phnom Penh, on 22 April 2022. Kim Tol …
Swedish honorary consulate opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Read More
Earlier this week, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok hosted a dinner for constitutional lawyers, Dr. Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, Faculty of Political Science Chulalongkorn University, and Asst.Prof.Dr. Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, Faculty of Law. While …
Embassy of Sweden in Thailand hosted a constitutional discussion over Mango and Sticky Rice Read More
EuroCham is with their ‘Digital Economy Programme Survey’ reaching out to European organizations operating in Singapore. About the survey, EuroCham Singapore writes: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process of …
European organizations operating in Singapore – EuroCham Singapore needs your help Read More
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 May 2022 and introduced two new entry schemes specifically …
Thailand lifts RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022 Read MoreIKEA Singapore has announced a range of new sustainability offerings and initiatives from food to furniture. They have expanded to more products made of waste materials, natural fibres like bamboo …
IKEA Singapore announces a range of new sustainability offerings Read More
China has criticized Sweden after Dane, Rasmus Paludan, the leader of a far-right group burned a copy of the Muslim holy Quran in Linkoping, Sweden, last week and threatened to …
China criticizes Sweden for Quran burning incident Read More
Earlier this week, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe met with the award-winning Vietnamese writer and journalist Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. In 2020, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai’s debut novel ‘The …
Ambassador Måwe meet award-winning writer and journalist Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Read More
While battery electric vehicles were not wildly successful at the start, new battery-swapping technology has brought the issue of charging vehicles to the fore again for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. …
Chinese EV tech making inroads in Scandinavian countries Read More
EuroCham Cambodia to invite you to the Chamber’s newest event, the “Sunset Minigolf Tournament” on 29 April. More about the event, EuroCham writes: The Sunset Minigolf Tournament promises to provide …
Join EuroCham’s sunset minigolf tournament in Cambodia Read More
It is now easier for people from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to visit Vietnam and see what the country is known for. According to the news on Vietnamplus.vn the Ministry of Culture, …
Updated Vietnam entry requirements for Scandinavian visitors Read More
The Swedish Honorary Consulate in Phuket will be closed all week due to Covid, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok informs. For any questions, Swedes in Phuket can contact the Embassy Monday …
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Phuket closed this week due to Covid Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia have strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden last week. Riots broke out in the country after the Quran was burned on 14 and …
Malaysia and Indonesia condemn burning of Quran in Sweden Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is delivering their special SwedCare Member Gift to all members and individual pass holders in the form of a mindful morning titled “SwedCare: …
Sign up for SwedCare: Lockdown Mood Booster Read More
To discuss the ongoing peace-building process in the Bangsamoro region, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg recently met with BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila notes …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg visited the NGO Islamic Relief in Cotabato City to discuss the projects funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). …
Ambassador Thunborg and NGO Islamic Relief discussed SIDA funded projects in Cotabato City Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will be the first-ever Chamber of Commerce to launch operations in the Metaverse, according to this news release. “We were the first foreign …
SwedCham to open first-ever Chamber of Commerce in the Metaverse Read More
A 12-member Swedish parliamentary delegation recently embarked on a five-day visit to Taiwan to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. The Swedish delegation met with President Tsai Ing-wen, Premier …
Swedish delegation proposes new name for Trade Office in Taipei Read More
On Saturday the 9th, Hua Hin was busy again with the Princess Pa’s Polo tournament taking place. It’s now 3 years since the last time polo was played on the …
Princess Pa’s Cup back in Hua Hin after 3 years absence. Read More
On 13 April, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, UNDP, and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under MONRE jointly organized the official launch …
Official launching of Stockholm+50 National Consultations in Vietnam Read More