Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 16 March, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Mawe attended the EU-Mekong Cooperation Conference held in Hanoi. According to the Ambassador, the conference was highly informative in many areas including the …
Ambassador Ann Mawe attended the EU-Mekong Cooperation Conference Read More
Thailand’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved on 18 March the lifting of the pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 April 2022, TAT said in this press release. …
Thailand to lift the pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 April 2022 Read More
Finland is named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to The World Happiness Report 2022. Myanmar ends up very close to the bottom of the …
Finland crowned world’s happiest nation for the fifth year Read More
Peer networks for leaders to share work-related challenges, gain perspectives and exchange expertise After successfully establishing the franchising in Singapore of Executives’ Global Network (EGN) – a peer-based network of …
Scandinavian ‘Executives’ Global Network’ (EGN) to conquer Indonesia Read More
On 16 March, the three Nordic Embassies of Sweden. Norway and Finland celebrated Nordic Day with a reception in Kuala Lumpur. The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur shares that the …
Sweden, Norway, and Finland celebrated Nordic Day in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Last week, Finland’s Ambassador to the Philippines Juha Pyykkö participated in the “Women & Pandemic” event where he presented the closing remarks. The event was held at the Embassy of …
Ambassador Juha Pyykkö participated in ‘Women & Pandemic’ event in the Philippines Read More
Swedish ping pong player Kristian Karlsson has secured a place in the quarterfinals of the inaugural World Table Tennis (WTT) Grand Smash tournament which will see the biggest ever prize …
Swede in the quarterfinals of the SEK 20-million Ping Pong tournament in Singapore Read More
In this month’s newsletter to all Swedes in Thailand, Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl talks about how the devastating war in Ukraine is affecting us all while also providing an update …
Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl’s monthly newsletter to all the Swedes in Thailand Read More
Last month, The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced the launch of the “Meaningful Travel Campaign”, which is a collaboration between the TAT Stockholm Office and Thailand-registered social enterprise Socialgiver that aims …
TAT Stockholm launched “Meaningful Travel Campaign” for sustainable tourism Read More
Sweden’s EQT has reached an agreement to acquire Baring Private Equity Asia, a leading private markets investment firm in Asia with EUR 17.7bn of assets under management. In this company …
Sweden’s EQT joins forces with Baring Private Equity Asia Read More
A Swedish woman who took her child and ran away to Thailand two years ago has been sentenced to prison, Expressen writes citing Nya Wermlands-Tidningen. The woman and the child’s father …
Swedish woman sentenced to prison for hiding her child in Thailand Read More
Vietnam will resume its visa exemption policy for citizens from 13 countries as the Southeast Asian country seeks to reopen inbound tourism after nearly two years of closure, VN Express writes. This …
Vietnam resumes visa exemption for 13 countries including the Nordic Region Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore is looking for two interns for the autumn semester of 2022. The Embassy’s activities include trade and political and economic reporting, consular and migration …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore is looking for two interns for the autumn semester of 2022 Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce has launched their virtual charity run, Race to Raise which is a COVID-safe event where the proceeds will benefit PathFinders. More about the charity run, …
SwedCham Hong Kong launch virtual charity run ‘Race to Raise’ Read More
On 14 March, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe participated in the “Covid-19 Vaccine Appreciation Ceremony” which was organized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) at the Government Guest …
Ambassador Ann Måwe participated in MOFA “Covid-19 Vaccine Appreciation Ceremony” Read More
China has introduced new test requirements upon entry for vaccinations, the Embassy of Denmark in China informs. The new requirements mean that from 14 March onwards, vaccinated travelers must present two PCR …
China update entry test requirements for vaccinated travelers Read More
In a recent interview, SwedCham Hong Kong speaks to their new General Manager, Gabriella Augustsson, and learns more about her background, her visions for the chamber, and plans for 2022. Gabriella …
Meet SwedCham HK’s General Manager Gabriella Augustsson Read More
Many well-educated expats are leaving Hong Kong due to the former British colony’s tough “zero-Covid” restrictions and the local EU office estimates that 10 percent have left the area since …
Expats are fleeing Hong Kong due to virus chaos Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites its members to a chat with Leon Wang, Executive Vice President – International and China President of Astra Zeneca on 14 March. More …
Join SwedCham for a chat with Executive Vice President International and CEO China of AstraZeneca Read More
On 8 March, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi re-launched ‘Global Guy Talk’ at the Swedish Residence. At the event, which addressed a small crowd representing government agencies, UN, civil society, private …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi re-launched ‘global guy talk’ Read More
This year, Nordic Maritime will focus on promoting the Nordic sustainable shipping and port operations, OceanTech, green maritime innovations, and show how we support businesses, research, and academic cooperation with …
Nordic Maritime 2022: Green Transition to a Sustainable Ocean Economy Read More
Vietnam was recently not part of the 141 countries that backed a United Nations resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and in a Joint article on 8 …
Ambassadors of the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK encourage Vietnam to support Ukraine Read More
In a recent article in the latest issue of NYT, Fan Lai or in everyday speech Fanny, speaks about her 25 years as an organist at the Danish seamen’s Church …
Organist Fan Lai on 25 years with the Danish community in Hong Kong Read More
As part of NISS Campus (Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Shanghai)’s project of building a new landmark zero-carbon campus in the new development area in Minhang district, the NISS team has …
NISS Campus partners with South Hangqiao government and DI-Asia Base Read More
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