Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
UNDP, with support from the Government of Sweden, is launching “Getting the Story – Reporting Business and Human Rights: A handbook for journalists, communicators, and campaigners” on 30 September. The …
UNDP launches new handbook with support from Sweden Read More
Recently, Ambassador Gui Congyou visited the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Rydberg and said his goodbyes, the Embassy of China in Sweden reports. During the visit, Ambassador Gui Congyou said …
China’s Ambassador visited Cabinet Secretary Rydberg and said goodbye Read More
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) works for sustainable development and helps to create better-living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. The organization has just moved one …
Military coup overshadows Sweden’s work in Myanmar Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila invites you to join this year’s Sweden – ADB Business Opportunities Webinar on 13 October. This webinar brings together key stakeholders from the …
Join the Sweden – ADB Business Opportunities Webinar Read More
China is changing its ambassador to Sweden and the current Ambassador Gui Congyou left his post on 24 September, according to information obtained by local Swedish media Ekot. Ekot writes that …
China’s Ambassador to Sweden is leaving his post Read More
Owned by Geely Automobile Holdings, the Chinese-Swedish automobile brand Lynk & Co builds Volvo-based machines but recently the company announced its plans to enter the motorcycle market with the launch …
Chinese-Swedish Lynk & Co enter the Motorcycle market Read More
As part of the supporting organizations of TheEconomist Events ‘Growing sustainable businesses in Hong Kong’, the Consulate General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau and the Consulate General of …
Discover what Hong Kong’s business sector can do to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to their upcoming webinar titled “The geopolitical impact on supply chains-how to ensure resilience” on 29 September. More about the event: The …
Join EuroCham SG for ‘The geopolitical impact on supply chains-how to ensure resilience’ Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar covering “Opening a business in Singapore – how to navigate recent changes in Singapore’s labor law” on …
Learn how to navigate recent changes in Singapore’s labor law Read More
The wait is over for Filipino shoppers looking for Scandinavian design and furniture as the Swedish retailer IKEA has officially opened its e-commerce store but “with limited capacity.”, ABS-CBN reports. IKEA Philippines …
IKEA Philippines officially opens e-commerce store Read More
Ericsson is powering Singtel’s 5G SA network with 5G radio access products and cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core network solutions, the Swedish telecom giant recently announced. The Ericsson product range will deliver …
Singtel enters 5G standalone era powered by Ericsson Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi affirmed its commitment to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology. Sweden remains one of the most …
Sweden looks to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology Read More
In 2019, SwedCham Hong Kong’s Annual Crayfish party in Hong Kong was canceled. In 2020 the event was virtual but on 17 September, it was finally time for the SwedCham …
SwedCham Hong Kong’s Annual Crayfish party was a great success Read More
Together with the Canadian and Dutch Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is proud to present a new concept series – Diversity Equity & Inclusion Networking …
SwedCham HK and partners invite to DE&I Networking Series Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia has entered into an agreement to support arts and culture through Cambodian Living Arts, according to this announcement. The Embassy states that the …
Embassy of Sweden supports arts and culture through Cambodian Living Arts Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their upcoming webinar covering why Mergers & Acquisitions are growing in importance in the APAC region on 12 October. More about …
Learn about why mergers & acquisitions are growing in importance in the APAC region Read More
Would you be a good fit to lead a professional organization with 250 members? Do you enjoy working in a high-intensity environment, with frequent interactions with members and other …
SwedCham Hong Kong is recruiting a new General Manager Read More
Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd, doing business as OPPO has unveiled the Oppo Communication Lab, which has recently been upgraded in partnership with Swedish telecom giant Ericsson. According to …
Oppo announce an updated Communication Lab in collaboration with Ericsson Read More
The politically unbiased Swedish think tank Frivärld urges the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to summon the Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, Gui Congyou, for, at least, an apology for the threatening …
Swedish think tank demands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take action against Chinese threats Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to their upcoming webinar covering sustainable opportunities for fashion brands and retailers on 28 September. More about the event, SwedCham writes: …
Learn more about sustainable opportunities for fashion brands and retailers Read More
The Chinese multinational automotive company Geely Auto Group has appointed former Bentley Motors design head, Stefan Sielaff as Vice President of Geely Auto Group’s Global Design, Manila Times reports. Stefan Sielaff succeeds …
Geely Auto Group appoints new Vice President of Global Design Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion titled ‘How to Scale Nordic Fintechs to the World?’ on 28th September. About the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites Fintechs to Webinar and Panel Discussion Read More
The liquidity problems that the Chinese real estate building company Evergrande has found itself in is making waves through the world economy. Evergrande has a collected debt of $305 …
The Chinese Evergrande company’s liquidity problem affects Scandinavia Read More
After a year of digital Speak Dating, you can now discover up to 13 European languages including, but not limited to, Swedish and Finnish at the European Day of Languages …
Learn Swedish or Finnish at the European Day of Language in Hong Kong Read More
Between 26 August to 16 September, VnExpress Hope Foundation organized a campaign inviting participants to post articles, photos, and videos on home workouts to raise funds for Medicine packages for …
Ambassador Ann Måwe helped raise funds for Covid-19 campaign in Vietnam Read More
Are you a business mentor or start-up? Are you interested in mentoring your peers and bringing a lasting impact on Cambodia’s start-ups? Is your start-up needing crucial support in specific …
EuroCham and partners promote Cambodia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with “Finding X – Mentor Series” Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M opened on 17 September the retailer’s 40th store in the Philippines, located at SM Aura in Taguig City, according to Manila Bulletin. H&M was founded in …
H&M opens 40th store in the Philippines Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to SweCham Brown Bag Lunch’ business meeting on 23 September. More about the event, SweCham writes: The objective of this gathering is to …
SweCham invites members to Brown Bag Lunch’ business meeting Read More
Indonesia has eased entry restrictions so it is now possible to apply for a business visa, according to the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia. The Embassy notes that it is still …
Indonesia ease entry restrictions – now possible to apply for a business visa Read More
Volvo Philippines headquarters in Makati is now a certified safe spot for those who would like to visit the Swedish carmaker’s showroom and service center as the branch has earned …
Volvo Philippines has earned its safety seal certification from DOLE Read More
The Swedish fashion brand Monki has joined Zalora, Asia’s online fashion platform available in several Southeast Asian countries, Sunstar writes. Monki is part of the H&M Group and is a storytelling brand …
Swedish fashion brand Monki joins Asia’s online fashion platform Zalora Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila affirmed that the country supports UNICEF’s call to safely reopen schools in low-risk areas of the Philippines. According to the statement, …
Sweden supports UNICEF’s call to safely reopen schools in low-risk areas of the Philippines Read More
On 17 September, SwedCham Hong Kong and Christian Bergenstråhle announced that Christian Bergenstråhle will step down from the position of General Manager at the end of the year. Christian Bergenstråhle has decided …
SwedCham Hong Kong General Manager is stepping down Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is opening the world’s largest IKEA store which will also be the Philippines’ first IKEA store in the fourth quarter of this year. IKEA Philippines …
Customers can add items to shopping list ahead of IKEA Philippines’s online store launch Read More
Business Sweden is looking for a new Country Manager/Trade Commissioner to head up the office and to be part of growing their footprint and presence in Malaysia. Business Sweden has …
Business Sweden is looking for a new Country Manager/Trade Commissioner in Malaysia Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to their upcoming event titled ‘Coping Strategies In Times Of Uncertainty: A Guide for Educators, Students and Parents’ on 21 …
Join EuroCham PH upcoming event on coping strategies in times of uncertainty Read More
Plogging is exercise and caring for the environment all in one and in connection with World Cleanup Day today 17 September, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe highlights Team Sweden’s efforts to …
Team Sweden has been ‘Plogging for the Planet’ in Vietnam Read More
At the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting a few months ago, a new board was elected. Being a fundamental part of the Chamber and important for …
Meet a SwedCham HK member of the board: Maria Cruz Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta will start their Democracy Talks series with Gustav Dahlin, Deputy Head of Mission, First Secretary, Political and Consular Affairs at the Embassy on 20 September. The …
Sweden host Democracy Talks with Indonesian Journalist Febriana Firdaus Read More
Advanced Soltech’s subsidiary in China, has signed an order with Anhui GaoJian Machinery Technology Co. Ltd, the company announced on 15 September. Advanced Soltech is a solar energy company started by Swedish …
Advanced Soltech signs SEK 6 million order in China Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and partners invite you to the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit on 23 and 30 September. More about the event: Against the backdrop …
Join the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit Read More
The Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand (SWAT) organized an online Roundtable Workshop for their Plastic Footprint Reduction Project on 9 September 2021 in collaboration with SEA circular, an initiative of the …
Thai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at The Economist Events Innovation@Work Asia on 18-21 September. This event will bring together 1,500 business leaders …
Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at Innovation@Work Asia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will close on November 30, 2021, but the diplomatic relations between Sweden and Cambodia will continue, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh …
Sweden’s good relations with Cambodia to continue in new forms Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh has assisted Norwegian citizens in Cambodia with consular services, but from 1 October, Norwegian citizens must contact the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok for …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok takes over consular assistance for Norwegians in Cambodia Read More
For this year’s Christmas celebration SwedCham and the other Nordic Chambers are excited to bring an authentic Nordic Christmas experience to Nordic Chamber members and Hong Kong as the Chambers …
Nordic Christmas celebrations are on their way to Hong Kong Read More
China Euro Vehicle Technology AB or just CEVT is setting up an innovation center in the Northern Finnish city of Oulu where the company hopes to get the latest Oulu …
CEVT to open Innovation Center in Finland’s Innovation Hub – Oulu Read More
Closed factories and ports, especially in China, have created major problems for companies throughout the pandemic because it was suddenly much more difficult and much more expensive to move goods …
Expert on supply chains: Shutdowns in China will affect Nordic consumers Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China is co-hosting a breakfast event in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association China, Norient Advisors, and STOKKE to discuss intellectual property protection in China …
Sweden, Norway and partners to discuss IP protection in China and its global transaction Read More
As the share of fully vaccinated people continues to increase and societies are opening, travel is picking up in several markets. Finnair is meeting the increased travel demand by adding …
Finnair adds frequencies and destinations to Asia, Europe, and North America Read More