Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta, the British Embassy in Jakarta, and the Embassy of Italy in Jakarta recently announced …
FPCI, Sweden, and partners announce winners of Climate Change Video Competition Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and partners invite you to discover Hong Kong’s Role as an International Financial Centre in the Digital World on 20 September. About the …
Discover Hong Kong’s Role as an International Financial Centre in the Digital World Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘The era of digital payment’ on 21 September. About the event, NordCham Philippines writes: …
NordCham Philippines invites to ‘The era of digital payment’ webinar Read More
Outbound overseas exchange programs and internships were in March 2020 suspended by the Ministry of Education (MOE) due to the pandemic, but Singaporean students will soon be able to travel …
Singaporean students will soon be able to travel to countries such as Sweden and China Read More
With 2021 seeing disrupted supply chains, rising material costs, and a container shortage crisis, a prudent sourcing strategy and ability to adapt in the supply chain is crucial to business …
Join SwedCham China’s hybrid event ‘Sourcing survey by Asia Perspective’ Read More
Last week, two new hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) –MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo – arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from …
Two new CTVs arrive at MHO-Co in Denmark from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard Read More
EuroCham Cambodia is launching their “Real Estate September”, a series of 3 webinars on 16, 22, and 27 September 2021. All 3 webinars revolve around achieving “quality real estate for …
EuroCham Cambodia is launching Real Estate September series Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson will close the company’s product research and development center in the eastern city of Nanjing China and plans to transfer its 630 employees to TietoEVRY, …
Ericsson to close Nanjing research center in China Read More
China’s Ambassador to Sweden Gui Congyou has in a letter criticized a statement made by the chairman of the Riksdag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Kenneth G Forslund in support of Lithuania, …
China’s ambassador criticizes Sweden over support for Taiwan Read More
The Malaysian-Danish Business Council and the Malaysian-Swedish Business Council in cooperation with Malaysian-Finnish Business Council and partners invite you to join the virtual event titled ‘MM2H Programme: 2nd Home or …
Join the dialogue on the MM2H Programme: 2nd Home or Go Home? Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines will pioneer an event entitled NordCham DiversiTV: The Network of Diversity Dialogue and Development on 22 September with Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg …
NordCham PH and Sweden to highlight the importance of gender equality and diversity Read More
Cambodia has since 2017 become ASEAN’s leading supplier of bicycles to the EU, according to Bike Europe and over the past eight months, the country exported 1.86 million bicycles into …
Cambodia is ASEAN’s largest exporter of bicycles to the EU – Denmark and Sweden are notable buyers Read More
The Swedish telecom operator Ericsson is not giving up on the Chinese market despite being somewhat frozen out after the Swedish Government decided to block Chinese suppliers, principally state-owned …
CEO of Ericsson: We can still add value to China Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join the Green Forum to explore EU and Hong Kong’s current and upcoming climate agendas #TheGreenWay on 16 September. More …
Join the Green Forum to explore EU and Hong Kong’s current and upcoming climate agendas Read More
Swiss-Swedish Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, has released the 2021 sustainability report, according to a recent press release. The report documents the company’s journey to accelerate …
Tetra Pak reveals 2021 Sustainable Report ‘Food. People. Planet’ Read More
Business Sweden Vietnam has released the 2021 Vietnam Business Climate survey. The survey is an appreciated tool to map opportunities and challenges Swedish companies face when doing business in Vietnam …
Business Sweden Vietnam releases the 2021 Vietnam Business Climate survey Read More
On 9 September, IKEA Tampines in Singapore opened a new Swedish Bistro, according to an announcement by the Swedish furniture giant. IKEAs new Swedish Bistro is located between the …
IKEA Tampines in Singapore opens new Swedish Bistro Read More
For some tourists, the worst thing about travelling is the other tourists. If thats you, a brochure with some pictures of contemporary Phuket would be enough to get you …
My 14 days in the Phuket Sandbox Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘EU-Vietnam dialogue on air quality and sustainable transport’ on 21 September. More about the event: The …
EuroCham invites to EU-Vietnam dialogue on air quality and sustainable transport Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi recently welcomed Lina Röine who is joining the embassy team as the new Head of Administration, Migration and Consular Affairs. Lina Röine has been to Vietnam …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi welcomes new Head of Administration, Migration and Consular Affairs Read More