Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
When neither the United States nor the European Union can step in regarding the war in Ukraine, China should, according to the EU’s foreign minister Josep Borrell. In a recent …
EU Foreign Minister: China should mediate in the Ukraine conflict Read More
The Nordic Ambassadors in Vietnam including Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe, Danish Ambassador Laos Kim Højlund Christensen, Norwegian Ambassador Grete Løchen, and Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto recently visited the coastal resort …
Nordic Ambassadors in Vietnam visited Nha Trang Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members and friends to the next upcoming Multi-Chamber Networking event hosted by the NTCC – Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce, in close collaboration with the …
Sign up for the Multi-Chamber Networking event: River Cruising in style Read More
From 16 March 2022, the travel history requirement for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) will include Norway and the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means that fully …
Singapore’s VTL to apply to travelers from Norway from mid-March Read More
The Nordic Embassies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will, together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Urbanice Malaysia host a series of events titled “The Nordic Way” …
Join the Nordic Embassies in Kuala Lumpur’s launch of SDGs – The Nordic Way Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join them for the next session of the DE&I Networking Series with the Dutch-, Canadian, and Finnish Chamber of Commerce …
Join Swedcham HK’s DE&I Networking Series: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace Read More
After selling to its local market for years, the Chinese EV manufacturer selected Norway as the company’s first foreign market most likely due to the Nordic country being a testbed …
NIO to sell EVs in Denmark and Sweden in 2022 Read More
Vietnam plans to modernize and transform agriculture into a sustainable economy by 2030 and Sweden is amongst the countries where Vietnam hopes to increase market share, Farmweek writes. Vietnam’s ambitious plan involves …
Vietnam plans to modernize agriculture industry – hopes to increase market share in Sweden Read More
Sweden is supporting COMFREL through their programme support to Diakonia in Cambodia and last month, the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh and Diakonia made a joint field visit …
Sweden is supporting COMFREL through their programme support to Diakonia in Cambodia Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and other European Chambers in Asia invite you to their upcoming event titled ‘EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines …
EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
During a recent meeting, chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) Stanley Kang urged Thailand’s Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to push for digital transformation and …
JFCCT urged Thailand’s PM to take steps to keep the country competitive in the global market Read More
It only took about an hour of the extraordinary EU summit in Brussels last week and the conclusion of the 27 EU leaders was clear. Following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, …
Chinese Minister condemns EU sanctions against Russia Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently participated in and moderated a panel discussion at the International Conference on “Green and Inclusive Economic Rebound: Lessons from International Experience” organized by …
Ambassador Måwe participated in International Conference on Green energy in Hanoi Read More
On 23 February, Nordcham Vietnam simultaneously held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City under hybrid format connecting two locations virtually. It was a huge …
Nordcham Vietnam’s Annual General Meeting 2022 under hybrid format was a success Read More
Although large parts of the world have taken a stand against Russia in their invasion of Ukraine, Thailand and ASEAN have not taken sides and instead called on “all relevant …
Sweden calls on Thailand to stop neutral language in Russia’s war against Ukraine Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to their event titled ‘Meet the Chambers Part 1: Hong Kong, Vietnam & Philippines’ on 2 March. More about the event, DABA writes: …
Meet the Danish Chambers of Commerce and Business Councils across Asia Read More
In a recent press release, Thailand’s Tourist association share the updated ‘Test & Go’ rules which come into effect on 1 March 2022. According to TAT, travelers can arrive in …
UPDATED! TEST & GO rules from 1 March 2022 Read More
The Swedish speedskater Nils van der Poel, who won double Olympic gold earlier this month in Beijing, has gifted one of his Olympic Gold medals to the Swedish author Gui …
Swedish speedskater gift his Olympic gold medal to author Gui Minhai Read More
Following Russia’s launch of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Nordic envoys and Ambassadors of EU member states in Asia have, together with most of the world, affirmed …
European Ambassadors in Singapore, Shanghai, and Jakarta stand with Ukraine Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh recently attended the meeting of the Group of Friends of the Extraordinary Chambers within the Cambodian Courts (ECCC), also known as the Khmer …
Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh attended the ECCC meeting Read More
In a letter to the Swedish community in Hong Kong, Consul General of Sweden Per Augustsson addresses the current covid-19 situation in Hong Kong. The letter reads: These are currently …
Consul General of Sweden addresses the current covid-19 situation in Hong Kong Read More
The recent SIMP Asia has come to an end and the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi therefore recently congratulated three ambitious and innovative Vietnamese business leaders for having graduated from …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi congratulated SIMP-graduates Read More
In a recent post, the Nordic Heads of Mission in Indonesia condemn Russia’s military attack against Ukraine. United together, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia, the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta, the Royal …
Nordic Heads of Mission in Indonesia condemns military attack against Ukraine Read More
Singapore has allowed 30 countries to have the so-called ‘Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore which means that travelers from these countries do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival …
NBAS: Why hasn’t Singapore granted Norway a so-called vaccinated travel lane? Read More
On 21 February, the European Union adopted a fourth round of sanctions in view of the continuing grave situation and of intensifying human rights violations in Myanmar following the military …
EU imposes restrictive measures on 22 individuals and 4 entities in fourth round of sanctions in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SwedCham) is recruiting a new part-time Finance and Administration Manager. About the position, SwedCham writes: This is an excellent opportunity for finance, …
SwedCham HK is recruiting a new part-time Finance and Administration Manager Read More
Thailand will ease requirements under the country’s ‘Test & Go’ entry scheme and the day five 5 pre-paid hotels and RT-PCR will soon no longer be required, Diethelm Travel informs. Most of …
Travel Update: Thailand’s Test & Go scheme day 5 pre-paid hotel and RT-PCR no longer required Read More
The Norwegian tour guide JP Klovstad is very happy to hear Vietnam’s announcement of opening the country’s borders to foreign tourists after being closed for two years. 60-year-old JP Klovstad …
Norwegian tour guide happy about Vietnam’s reopening Read More
An IKEA Philippine ad, which was posted the day after Valentine’s day, has gone viral and reached tens of thousands of Filipinos and received pure laughing reactions, Philstar reports. The Swedish furniture …
IKEA Philippine’s post-Valentine’s ad goes viral Read More
A Swedish couple has been banned from keeping animals after leaving their eight dogs alone when they went to Thailand on holiday. Aftonbladet writes that the dogs, two adults, and …
Swedish couple banned from keeping animals after they left their dogs and went to Thailand Read More
There is good news for VTL travelers to Singapore and from 22 February onwards travel restrictions will be eased. The following measures are applicable for VTL travelers entering Singapore from …
VTL travel into Singapore made easier from 22 February Read More
The relatively new sport Padel, has become very popular around the world lately. It says, that a Padel similar game, was played on a cruise ship already in the 1920s, …
Padel, the new huge “In Sport” and the fastest, growing sport in the world. Read More
Vietnam has finalized a plan to fully reopen the country’s borders to foreign tourists after two years of closure, Bangkok Post writes. According to a government statement, visitors will from 15 March …
Vietnam to fully reopen borders to tourists after two years of closure Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Singapore Kent Härstedt presented on 15 February his credentials to President Halimah Yacob, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore informs. In a statement about the Ambassador’s background, Singapore’s Ministry of …
Ambassador Kent Härstedt presented his credentials to President Halimah Yacob Read More
The fact that China was allowed to host the Winter Olympics has created reactions and provoked debate around the world. Swedish Gold hero Nils van der Poel, who won two …
Swedish skater calls China’s hosting of Olympics ‘extremely irresponsible’ amid human rights abuses Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi witnessed the inauguration of Water for All – an initiative by Atlas Copco – a Swedish company in Nong Lay, Thuan Chau, Son La …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi witnessed the inauguration of Water for All Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Cambodia brings the European Film Festival back to Phnom Penh for the first time since 2014. The European Film Festival …
Delegation of the EU to Cambodia brings the European Film Festival back to Phnom Penh Read More
The Chinese company Nuctech has strong ties to both the Chinese Communist Party and the country’s military. Although the company’s equipment has been banned in the US over security concerns, …
Company linked to the Chinese military has won deal with Swedavia Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce and partners invite you to an Interchamber International Women’s Day Mixer on 2 March. More about the event, the organizers write: AmCham Shanghai’s Women’s Executive …
Join the International Women’s Day Interchamber Mixer in Shanghai Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines), Philippine Red Cross (PRC), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), together with other supporting …
YOU CAN HELP event for people affected by Super Typhoon Odette Read More
A Swedish mother who kidnapped her child and ran away to Thailand two years ago has been arrested after returning to Sweden, media Expressen reports. The Swedish woman lost in 2019 a …
Kidnapped her child- Swedish mother arrested after two years on the run in Thailand Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore is hosting their first Women4Women Virtual Speed Networking Breakfast for Female Professionals on 22 February. More about the event, SwedCham SG writes: SwedCham’s Women4Women …
Join SwedCham SG’s Women4Women Speed Networking event Read More
The 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nordcham Vietnam will be held simultaneously in Hanoi and HCMC on 23 February. About the event, NordCham Vietnam writes: AGM this year will …
NordCham Vietnam’s annual general meeting 2022 Read More
Last week the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh visited partners’ activities in Prey Veng Province. Sweden is supporting Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC Cambodia), through their program support …
Embassy of Swedish Section office visited partner activities in Prey Veng Province Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘Introduction to online executive education for Chinese subsidiaries of Swedish corporations’ on 23 February. More about the …
Introduction to online executive education for Chinese subsidiaries of Swedish corporations Read More
The Board of Directors is a fundamental part of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and a big reason for its success. Because of that, SwedCham HK recently met …
Meet SwedCham HK board member Venessa Wong Read More
Chinese electric car maker Xpeng and Sweden’s auto dealer Bilia have announced a partnership for the Swedish market. Media Elbil writes that the collaboration means that Xpeng’s models will be available in …
Xpeng and Bilia enter into partnerships in the Swedish market Read More
Vietnam will end all of the country’s Covid-19 restrictions on international passenger flights with all markets starting today 15 February with no limitation on the number of flights, media Metro writes citing …
Vietnam ends all Covid curbs on international flights Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and partners invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘EV Infrastructure – Challenges and opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam’ on …
Learn more about EV Infrastructure – Challenges and opportunities in ASEAN Read More
Volvo Cars, the Swedish automobile maker owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding, has announced plans to invest SEK 10 billion in its Torslanda manufacturing plant in Sweden in coming years, …
Volvo Cars to invest SEK 10 billion in Swedish plant for switch to EVs Read More