Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Swedish company Zinzino has announced the launch of its business in Singapore as a strategic next step in the company’s global expansion plan. Zinzino is a direct sales company …
Zinzino announces the launch of Singapore as next step in their global expansion Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their upcoming event titled “Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs and more” on 26 April. More about the event, …
Join the Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs, and more Read More
A voter from the Philippines who is registered in Sweden recently received two ballots for the overseas election from the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm. Reporting on the case, …
Embassy admits ‘human error’ after Filipino voters in Sweden receive 2 ballots Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Navigating SME Support and Funding Opportunities in Hong Kong’ on 14 April. More about the …
Learn more about navigating SME support and funding opportunities in Hong Kong Read More
Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) recently visited the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh to present a civil society report on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) …
RoCK presented civil society´s report at the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh Read More
The Swedish furniture maker IKEA has opened its 6th store in Indonesia, at Jakarta’s Mall Taman Anggrek. Sweden’s Ambassador to Indonesia Marina Berg and Chief Development Officer Mulia Property Development …
IKEA opens 6th Store in Indonesia Read More
A 12 member Swedish parliamentary delegation arrived on 10 April in Taiwan for a five-day visit to enhance the bilateral relationship between Sweden and Taiwan, media Focus Taiwan reports citing a Ministry …
Swedish delegation visits Taiwan to enhance cooperation and exchanges Read More
The Nordic Centre, Fudan University recently announced the opening of the Nordic Centre Seed Funding for Sino-Nordic Research Collaboration where researchers from member universities of the Nordic Centre can apply. …
ToR-Seed funding for Sino-Nordic research collaborations is open for applications Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites its members to the free event “Let’s Meet – Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” on 19 …
SwedCham HK event: “Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” Read More
The annual Nordic Ambassador Round-Table was proudly held on 31 March at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam informs. The event was attended by the four Nordic …
The Nordic Ambassador Round-Table 2022 in Hanoi was a success Read More
Indonesia participated in the annual meeting of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sweden Chapter on 2 April in Stockholm. At this meeting, representatives of the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm …
Indonesia participated in PATA Sweden Chapter annual meeting 2022 Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg recently met with Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and his team. The visit aimed to discuss potential cooperation in the field …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed potential cooperation in Davao City Read More
On 1 April, Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT), represented by H.E. Bun Neary, and the Swedish Taxation Authority (STA) held a closure meeting with GDT staff. The staff have …
Cambodia’s GDT and Sweden’s Taxation Authority held training week in Phnom Penh Read More
The European Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam invite you to join their upcoming webinar covering the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam …
Learn about the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
In December 2021, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore launched a joint pledge for Swedish multinational companies in Singapore to double their paternity leave benefits from two to four weeks …
New fathers who work at Swedish firms in Singapore cheer SwedCham #Doubleup Pledge Read More
At a virtual summit last week, the EU and China agreed that the war in Ukraine threatens global security and the economy, BT writes. The summit however did not lead to a …
The EU and China agree that war threatens global security Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia is delighted to start the second quarter of the year with another anticipated networking session. Join the Chamber for an evening of networking and …
Join EuroCham Malaysia Networking Event Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their joint Chamber webinar on Russian sanctions on 7 April. More about the event, DCCC writes: On the 24th of …
DCCC invites to joint Chamber webinar on Russian sanctions Read More
From 23 to 25 March, Team Europe Political Counselors from the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, France, and Germany, together with EU’s Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Tihamér …
EU Team visited Cambidoa’s Kampot province Read More
The 6th Political Dialogue under the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Indonesia took place on 22 March 2022 in Brussels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
European Union and Indonesia hold 6th Political Dialogue Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes Jonas Millqvist who has joined the office as Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit. Jonas is from Sweden …
Meet the new Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit Read More
On Friday, March 18th, H&M opened its first store in Cambodia. The Swedish retailer said in this release that excited crowds waited in line with great enthusiasm to enter the first H&M …
H&M now open in Cambodia Read More
Karine Hirn is a veteran of the SwedCham HK Board and was first elected in 2014. In a recent article, the Chamber speaks to Karine about her job as Chief …
Meet SwedCham HK Board Member Karine Hirn Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ on April 8. More about the webinar, …
SwedCham HK webinar ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ Read More
In a statement by the Spokesperson, the European Union deeply regrets the execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman in Singapore. As the first execution to be carried out in more …
EU deeply regrets Singapore’s execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman Read More
The Swedish-owned outsourcing firm Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc. has opened a new satellite office in Davao City called T:Space which will serve as a support center and backup space for …
Swedish-owned Transcom opens support space for work-from-home employees in Davao City Read More
An unidentified Swedish man in a wheelchair was recently told to stop begging for money in Pattaya and to instead contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Pattaya News reports that …
Broke Swede told to stop begging for money in Pattaya Read More
Last week, #EuatYourSchool 2022 was launched with EU Ambassador to Singapore, Iwona Piórko’s visit to Queensway Secondary School to meet secondary school students. The Embassy of Finland in Singapore shares that during …
EU Ambassador to Singapore launched #EUatYourSchool 2022 Read More
From 1 April 2022, all fully vaccinated travelers can enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore as the city-state is “taking a major step forward to restore air connectivity to the world …
Singapore to end quarantine for vaccinated foreign arrivals Read More
In a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar, the EU and Foreign Ministers from 21 countries including, but not limited to, Norway and Iceland called on Myanmar’s military …
EU and 21 other countries call on Myanmar’s military to stop its violence and restore path to democracy Read More
China will very soon have to decide for itself which side of history it will stand on when it comes to the war in Ukraine. And if the regime in …
China under EU pressure to join ‘right side of history’ Read More
In a recent member focus article, NBAS speaks to Carolyne Wallmark from StormGeos about her upbringing in Singapore and her years living in Scandinavia. 46-year-old Carolyne Wallmark is a native …
NBAS member Carolyne Wallmark on cultural differences between Singapore and Scandinavia Read More
The 4th Nordic Day event series in Vietnam themed “ESG – Business model for sustainable development” took place on the afternoon of March 23 at the Ho Chi Minh National …
Lessons from Nordic countries on ESG – A Business model for sustainable development Read More
Last week, the Swedish furniture giant announced the opening of its fourth store in Thailand. Posting on Facebook, IKEA said: “Get ready to meet the 4th IKEA store in Thailand! on …
IKEA to open the fourth store in Thailand Read More
The Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP), the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the …
Sign up for the Joint Maritime Committee for March in the Philippines Read More
In a recent update, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce shared the main takeaway points from a press conference held on 21 March by the Chief Executive, Mrs. Carrie Lam on Hong …
SwedCham updates on travel restrictions to Hong Kong Read More
Metaverse? VR-glasses? Not really sure what everyone is talking about, or do you want to learn more? SwedCham and FinnCham, together with Immersal, invite you to join their upcoming webinar …
Learn more about Metaverse Beyond the Hype: Unleashing the Potential of Augmented Reality Read More
The most recent graduates of the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) recently received their diplomas at a small ceremony at the Swedish Residence in Manila. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila shares …
The Swedish Residence in Manila hosted SIMP graduate diploma ceremony Read More
Bali has on 21 March updated the list of countries that can enter the island on a Visa on Arrival (VoA), Welcome back to Bali informs. The Embassy of Denmark …
Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland now eligible for VoA to Bali Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to Singapore Kent Härstedt attended Singapore Smash, the inaugural marquee table tennis event in Singapore. The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore informs that Ambassador Härstedt had the opportunity …
Ambassador Kent Härstedt attended Singapore Smash Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently announced that the Thailand Privilege Card has launched the Flexible Plus Programme, which is positioned at affluent foreign investors and aims to help …
Thailand launches Flexible Plus Programme offering privileges for foreign investors Read More
China has carefully studied how the West has reacted to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and weakness in the West may well be the starting point for a Chinese attack on …
Danish politician warns against weakness in the West: China can also attack Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Vietnam (Demark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland), together with the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, Ho Chi Minh City invites you to a hybrid format …
Join the 2022 Nordic Day event – ESG a business model for sustainable development Read More
After a two-year closure, Myanmar will again open its borders to international tourists from 17 April onwards, the junta government has announced. Citing AFP, TTRW writes that the announcement did not include …
Myanmar reopens to international tourists Read More
Join the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in celebrating the Nordic Sustainability Awards Night on 24 March. More about the event, NordCham Philippines writes: The Nordic Chamber of …
Join NordCham Philippines in celebrating the Nordic Sustainability Awards Night Read More