Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Female Talent Retention: A Catalyst for Growth’ on 9 September. More about the event: When a …
SwedCham Singapore invites to ‘Female Talent Retention: A Catalyst for Growth’ webinar Read More
The European Union Delegation to the Philippines and EU Member States’ Embassies & Cultural Institutes with the participation of the Commission on Higher Education, will once again hold the gateways …
Go Higher with EU at Virtual European Higher Education Fair 2021 this October Read More
Chinese-Swedish fashion designer Louise Xin dedicated her first digital fashion show to the Uyghur community to raise awareness about the genocidal policies targeting the Muslim minority group in northwestern China’s …
Chinese-Swedish designer Louise Xin dedicates digital fashion show to the Uyghur community Read More
The Swedish automaker Volvo Cars recently reported a drop in global sales in August of 10.6 percent compared with the same period last year. According to media CB, overall underlying demand …
Volvo’s global sales down by 10% in August – supplier shut-downs in Asia challenge volume levels Read More
The price on container shipments from China has gone through the roof with an increment of about 850 precent in the recent year, according to SVT. Notably this has taken …
China shipping problems takes a toll on Swedish children’s book publishers Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham …
Join NordCham PH on the latest updates on the situation in the Philippines Read More
The EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce invites you to Biztalk with KSK Land on the topic of Placemaking in an Urban Setting Post-Pandemic on 14 September. More about the event: Since …
EuroCham Malaysia invites to Biztalk with KSK Land: Placemaking in an urban setting post-pandemic Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok introduces the new First secretary at the Development Cooperation Section of the embassy – Tove Goldman. Tove Goldman explains that she …
Tove Goldmann is the newest member of the team at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok Read More
From now on, vegetarians in Indonesia do not have to forego trying IKEA’s variety of Swedish dishes while furniture shopping because IKEA Indonesia launched on 24 August a plant-based menu. …
IKEA Indonesia to introduce a veggie spin on the famous Swedish meatballs Read More
The new Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, Annika Thunborg has arrived in Manila, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila announced on 2 September. In the statement, Ambassador Annika Thunborg said that she …
New Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines arrives in Manila Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomed their new Head Of Missions, Ambassador Harald Fries to the city-state. Prior to arriving in Singapore, Ambassador Harald Fries was the …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes new Ambassador Harald Fries Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) recently shared some good news for Danish and Nordic businesses operating in Thailand. According to DTCC, there have been plans to increase the VAT rate from …
DTCC share the good news – Thailand to keep VAT unchanged at 7% for another two years Read More
The Swedish star chef Björn Frantzén’s Zén restaurant in Singapore has received a triple Michelin star rating in its only third year. Bjorn – who is known for his successful …
Swedish owned restaurant in Singapore receives triple Michelin stars Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh stated that Sweden will continue to be present in Cambodia after the closing of the Embassy later this year and will …
Sweden to continue its work within development cooperation with Cambodia Read More
A replica of the historic three-masted wooden ship “Götheborg” is once again ready to conquer the seas after the original sank in 1745. Götheborg is the world’s largest operational wooden …
Swedish galleon sets sail for China Read More
The team at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has grown and in a recent update, the Chamber welcomes its two new Swedish interns Johanna Baeck and Joseph Fridner, who …
SwedCham Hong Kong welcomes two new Swedish interns Read More
The EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their BizTalks webinar with KPJ Healthcare Berhad on the topic of Lockdown Weight Management on 7 September. More about the webinar: Malaysians are …
EuroCham Malaysia invites to BizTalks webinar on the topic of Lockdown Weight Management Read More
Malaysians living in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland recently recorded a video dedicating the Malaysian patriotic and national song Tanggal 31 in celebrations of the 64th …
Malaysians in the Nordics celebrates Malaysian Independence Day 2021 Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to the upcoming webinar titled ‘Examining the global business climate’ on 1 September. More about the event: Digital launch of …
Join SwedCham HK for the webinar ‘Examining the global business climate’ Read More
Two Thai students from Damrong Rat Songkroh School in Chiang Mai have won a Diploma of Excellence from the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2021, the Embassy of Thailand in Stockholm recently announced. …
Two Thai students wins Diploma of Excellence at Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2021 Read More
The European Chamber of commerce Vietnam is in cooperation with the European Chamber of commerce Singapore hosting a webinar on the investment law reform in Vietnam and its impact on …
Learn more about the investment law reform in Vietnam and its impact on trade Read More
In a recent update, Ola Karlman, the new Head of Trade, Economic, and Political Affairs at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi introduces himself. Ola Karlman writes that he just arrived …
Meet new Head of Trade, Economic and Political Affairs at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi Read More
Sweden’s Volvo Trucks recently announced the agreement to acquire JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd., which includes a manufacturing site in Taiyuan, Shanxi …
Volvo Trucks acquire heavy-duty truck manufacturing operation in China Read More
This year’s Cine Europa 24 film festival will feature dozens of critically acclaimed European films, including a Danish, a Swedish, and a Finnish film. Cine Europa is the longest flagship …
Watch Nordic films at the Philippines Cine Europa 24 film festival this September Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok introduces Business Sweden Thailand and the emerging Mekong region’s new Associate Ms. Patcharee Yodpratum. Ms. Patcharee Yodpratum grew up in Sweden and …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok introduces Business Sweden Thailand’s new associate Read More
The Malaysian Danish Business Council in collaboration with Vriens & Partners and fellow European Chambers invites you to their 10th Parliament Briefing themed New Prime Minister: End of Political …
MDBC invites to Parliament briefing on New Prime Minister: End of Political Polarization Read More
According to a new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the capital of Copenhagen in Denmark is the world’s safest city while Singapore occupies third place. The Economist Intelligence …
New survey: Copenhagen and Singapore are some of the safest cities in the world Read More
As part of the EU “More than Food” Campaign, you can now test your taste buds with a selection of Danish & EU Premium food products available at various supermarkets …
Discover Danish & EU Premium food products at various supermarkets across Singapore Read More
DTAC owned by Norway’s Telenor recently announced that dtac TriNet and ABB Automation (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop robotics and machine automation solutions enabled by dtac …
DTAC and ABB team up to jointly develop robotics and machine automation solutions Read More
SEA of Solutions 2021 is going virtual from 16 November to 18 November, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi announces. SEA of Solutions is an annually occurring partnership event towards solving plastic pollution …
SEA of Solutions 2021 will reignite action to #BeatPlasticPollution Read More
Tsinghua University in eastern China and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark are the two highest-ranked Asian and Nordic universities listed on the 2021 global Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), …
China and Denmark ranked highest on 2021 Shanghai Ranking amongst Nordic and Asian universities Read More
The Thailand & Sweden Sustainable Development Forum 2021 aims at promoting the two countries’ efforts in enhancing cooperation on sustainable development. ‘The Thai-Swed PITCH – from green and inclusive development …
Thai-Swed PITCH event promotes efforts in enhancing cooperation on sustainable development Read More
The Swedish company Aegirbio’s test for Covid-19 has been the only test for saliva detection approved by the Thai equivalent of the FDA (US Medicines Agency) for sale on …
Aegirbio’s saliva test approved by Thailand’s FDA Read More
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong is a global partner for the Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) 2021 and is currently calling all startups with innovative ideas to apply to give the pitch …
NIH Hong Kong is calling all startups to sign up for EPiC 2021 Read More
German utility Uniper UN01.DE recently announced the sale of its 450-megawatt gas power plant in Malmo, Sweden to Dutch PACO Holding which plans to dismantle the facility and rebuild …
Buyer of power plant in Sweden to negotiate re-sale with potential buyers in Vietnam and Dubai Read More
On 19 August, the third and final phase of the Partnership for Forestry and Fishery Communities in Cambodia (PaFF)’s initiative was launched with $6.2 million in funding from the Swedish …
Sweden co-funds third and final phase of PaFF’s initiative in Cambodia Read More
EuroCham Cambodia is hosting a 2-day online training course on Financial Analysis on 26 & 27 August 2021 from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM via Zoom. Business performance is measured …
EuroCham Cambodia to host 2-day online training course on Financial Analysis Read More
The Global School (Globalskolen) is an online teaching platform offering Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE for primary school-age students living abroad. The offer is adapted to families who want to …
The Global School accepts fall semester applications for Norwegian children abroad Read More
In the first quarter of 2024, A.P. Moller – Maersk will introduce the first in a groundbreaking series of 8 large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral …
Maersk accelerates fleet decarbonization with 8 large ocean-going vessels to operate on carbon-neutral methanol Read More
In recent weeks, applying for a Visa to enter the Philippines or just travel to the country has gone through many changes. These regulations and procedures have changed so often …
NordCham Philippines presents a guide to Visa applications and travel exemptions Read More
The Swedish Steel company SSAB, has produced and delivered the world’s first fossil-free steel to its first customer, the Volvo Group, according to this press release. The trial delivery is an …
SSAB delivers the world’s first fossil-free steel to Volvo Group Read More
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong and Business Sweden are calling on Nordic Elderly Care companies to register to participate in the Virtual Meet-the-Buyer Event to gain hands-on knowledge about the Hong Kong …
NIH HK and Business Sweden to host Meet-the-Buyer Event for Nordic elderly-care companies Read More
EuroCham Malaysia is looking for a new Business Development Executive. If you are interested in joining the EuroCham Malaysia team, then this is for you. More about the position from …
EuroCham Malaysia is looking for a new Business Development Executive Read More
Swedish Andreas Birnik, who was an adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) recently took to his LinkedIn page to express his dissatisfaction and disappointment with Singapore’s reopening plan, media The …
Swedish national in Singapore criticize the city-states reopening plan Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) has launched the ‘Breathe Again Fund – Help frontline bring back life” to raise funds to support Vietnamese medical centers in the …
Eurocham Vietnam launch campaign to support medical centers in the fight against Covid-19 Read More
SwedCham China recently announced that General Manager of Greater China Anders Wahlström, who is also a member of the Swedcham Beijing Board, has been appointed as SAS’s General Manager of Asia. …
SAS appoints Anders Wahlström as General Manager of Asia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to sign up for their upcoming webinar titled ‘Preparing Singapore’s electricity grid for a new era’ on 15 September. More about the …
Join SwedCham SG’s upcoming webinar ‘Preparing Singapore’s electricity grid for a new era’ Read More
The Swedish Institute Svenska institutet is launching the “Young Voices Initiative” in more than 30 countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. According to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, at …
Swedish Institute launches the “Young Voices Initiative” in several Asian countries Read More
The Swedish freelance journalist and author Kurdo Baksi is in an email from the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm accused of spreading lies and “contributing to crime”, Swedish media SVT Nyheter reports. The …
Chinese Embassy accuses Swedish freelance journalist and author of lies Read More
Following World Humanitarian Day, the Nordic Embassies of Finland, Denmark, and Sweden in Myanmar share the European Union in Myanmar’s statement regarding the organizations continuing work to secure the safety of humanitarian workers and crisis-affected …
Nordic Embassies in Myanmar highlights EU Humanitarian action Read More