Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish International Center for Local Democracy (ICLD) is looking for Vietnamese political leadership candidates for their international training program. More about the program via the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi: …
Sweden looking for Political Leadership candidates in Vietnam Read More
The Philippines’ first IKEA store will launch its membership program, “IKEA Family,” on 7 July to reach, inspire, and support members in creating their dream homes. The Swedish furniture giant’s …
IKEA Philippines launches membership program Read More
Earlier this year, Team Sweden asked members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong what they think about the business climate in Hong Kong. The report was launched …
SwedCham presents results of 2021 Business Climate Survey Read More
According to a new report, figures show a sharp improvement in earnings in the second quarter of 2021 for the Swedish fashion giant H&M although the company recently took a hit …
Strong growth for H&M despite hit in China sales Read More
SwedCham China is inviting you to join their upcoming webinar: China Financial index 2021 – presenting Nordic business opportunities with SEB on 6 July. More about the event: The latest …
SwedCham China presents Nordic business opportunities with SEB Read More
77-year-old Norwegian Knut Hauslo lives in Pattaya, Thailand, and has still not received a covid-19 vaccine. He is part of a group of elderly Norwegians who are permanent residents of …
Norwegian in Thailand asks his government for vaccine help Read More
Scania is a major Swedish manufacturer which has provided the world with transport solutions for the last 125 years, ever since the company was founded in 1891. In the beginning, …
Did you know that Thailand’s first ambulance was produced by Swedish Scania-Vabis? Read More
On 1 July, the Malaysian state-owned Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) announced that it has chosen the Swedish telecom giant Ericsson to develop its fifth-generation (5G) network and ecosystem even though …
Malaysia appoints Ericsson over Huawei as 5G development partner Read More
On 2 July, The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announced that if you need to visit the embassy, you will have to make an appointment. The announcement comes after a …
Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta only accept pre-booked appointments until further notice Read More
After Aftenposten on 1 July united with three other Nordic newspapers and published a protest letter in support of Press freedom in Hong Kong on the front page, the Chinese …
Chinese Embassy in Norway: We are shocked by Aftenposten’s criticism Read More
The recent closure of Apple Daily is causing concern in the Nordic region and editors have joined forces in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong. Four Nordic …
Nordic newspapers unite in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong Read More
In a special feature in the Manila Times, Ambassador Harald Fries talks about trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines, the countries’ ties, the similarities and differences between the two …
Ambassador Harald Fries on trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines Read More
Volvo Cars owned by Geely Holding of China is partnering up with Swedish battery maker Northvolt in the development of batteries for both Volvo and Polestar. To find out the …
Volvo Car partners with Northvolt to develop and manufacture batteries Read More
After being published in the Royal Gazette on 29 June, Thailand’s reopening plan starting with the “Phuket Sandbox” travel model is now official and from 1 July, fully vaccinated travelers …
And it’s official – Phuket opens to all Nordic vaccinated travelers with no quarantine Read More
The Swedish brand Gaston Luga, producer of quality backpacks and accessories inspired by Scandinavian design and living, is now available in Thailand. According to an introduction by the Embassy of Sweden in …
Swedish Gaston Luga now available in Thailand Read More
If you are looking for Swedish household goods, food, and snacks in Singapore, then look no further as the Try Swedish shop has it all with direct delivery at your …
‘Try Swedish’ shop positions Sweden as a culinary nation in Singapore Read More
On 28 June, the Cambodian National Council for Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Environment launched the implementation of the National Strategic Plan and Action Plan for a circular economy …
Sweden supports Cambodia towards a circular economy Read More
The competition for customers intensifies between Scandinavian air carriers and Singapore Airlines as the island-state carrier is opening up a new fifth-freedom route linking Copenhagen with Rome for some long-haul …
Singapore Airlines opens new European ‘fifth-freedom’ route via Copenhagen Read More
During the pandemic of COVID-19, cross-border travel has been heavily impacted in many different ways for everyone and especially for expats and their families in China. With a China Green …
SwedCham China sharp talk: How to get a Green Card in China Read More
Recently there has been some good news for Hong Kong residents in regards to Covid-19 restrictions, quarantine measures and vaccination and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has …
SwedCham updates on the Covid-19 situation for Hong Kong residents Read More
On June 22, Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi which is a High-level Policy Dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation …
Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting in Hanoi Read More
The China Pavilion of Drottningholm recently had a royal visitor as King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited the new exhibition titled “Going elsewhere – material Interpretations of the Chinese …
Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf visits exhibition at the China Pavilion in Sweden Read More
A historic agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean came into effect on 26 June after being signed by several countries including Norway, Denmark, Iceland, …
International agreement banning fishing in Central Arctic Ocean comes into effect Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has launched their first fully digital edition of ‘Member Directory 2021’. The shareable, downloadable, and clickable edition gives you access to valuable business contacts and information …
SweCham launches first fully digital edition of ‘Member Directory 2021’ Read More
In a press release, Huawei regrets the Swedish Administrative Court’s ruling upholding a ban against the Chinese telecom giant selling 5G equipment in Sweden, which they believe is contrary to …
Huawei is disappointed with the Swedish court’s ruling Read More
The Swedish company Aegirbio, which specializes in Covid-19 saliva tests, has together with Nowmed Sweden landed an order valued at approximately SEK 100 million, Dagens Industri reports. Aegirbio’s Covid saliva …
Swedish Aegirbio signs 100 million SEK order on Covid test for distribution in Asia 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 for the latest updates on the situation in the Philippines Read More
The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …
Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia Bjorn Haggmark and Cambodia’s Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Sam Heng discussed during a farewell junction on 22 June goals achieved between the two …
Sweden bids farewell in Cambodia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia recently met with representatives of the Ministry of Women Affairs, cultural and other civil society organizations in Cambodia to discuss the key role that …
Sweden in Cambodia: Education is of key importance Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new member, Chow Steel Industries Public Company. CHOW company launched Chow Energy PCL. (CEPL) to operate as a holding company with a policy …
SweCham welcomes new member Chow Steel Industries Public Company Read More
SwedCham Young Professionals is back once again with their language corner on 24 June at the Nordic Fika in Shanghai. If you are interested in the cross-culture between Sweden and …
SwedCham YP presents ‘Language corner – Swedish midsummer edition’ Read More
Last month the Nordic Embassies in Singapore used smart technology to engage their communities in Singapore in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrated the Nordic National …
Nordic Green Run profits donated to Coral Triangle Center Read More
Curious about what Swedish consumer brands have learned from years of operating in China? Do you want to create further engagement with your existing market and customer base? SwedCham Shanghai …
Learn insights and lessons from Swedish brands in China Read More
In a joint statement more than 40 countries including Denmark and Sweden have called on China to allow independent observers to enter China’s Xinjiang region and investigate reports of widespread …
Over 40 countries are asking China to grant access to its Xinjiang region Read More
The Swedish Administrative Court upheld on 22 June the ban against Huawei selling 5G equipment in Sweden, Reuters reports. Last year, the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency PTS stated that …
Swedish court upholds 5G ban on Huawei Read More
A few weeks ago, SwedCham conducted a seminar with the leaders of the future in the form of an interview with three 16-year-olds who presented their thoughts and ideas in …
Watch SwedCham’s talk with future leaders in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Midsummer celebration takes place in June and is a celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is one of the most celebrated …
IKEA Thailand celebrates Swedish midsummer with delicious menu Read More
The Second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ project in Singapore closes with attendance of over 10,000 students, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore writes in a recent update. …
Second edition of ‘EU at Your School’ closes with attendance of over 10,000 students Read More
Denis Brunetti is the president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, and in an interview with Vietnam News, he talks about how the development and implementation of 5G …
Ericsson Vietnam: How 5G will accelerate the digital transformation Read More
On 17 June, the Embassy staff at the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh bid farewell to Ambassador Mr. Björn Häggmark who will be leaving Cambodia in early July. Ambassador Björn …
Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh says goodbye to Ambassador Björn Häggmark Read More
The Scandinavian Society Siam which since 1920 has been the association of Scandinavian residents in Thailand has sent an appeal to all the governments of the Nordic countries to …
Scandinavian Society Siam appeals to Nordic Prime Ministers to vaccinate their citizens in Thailand Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce HK has teamed up with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Chamber of Commerce, and the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the summer …
Celebrate summer with the Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong Read More
Swedish Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström recently virtually visited Bukit View Secondary School in Singapore as part of the second edition of the ‘EU at Your School’ campaign,. The campaign aims at …
Ambassador Kvarnström part of ‘EU at your school campaign’ in Singapore Read More
Spotify – the Swedish music company with global fans – announced on 17 June 2021 that the company has acquired Podz, a small, talented team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, …
Spotify Accelerates Podcast Discovery With Acquisition of Podz Read More
On 16 June 2021 the VNExpress reported 924 volunteers participated in the third phase of human trials for the homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Nanocovax. At least one of the participants experienced …
Final phase trials: 924 volunteers vaccinated with made-in-Vietnam vaccines Read More
On 18 June 2021 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway together with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden led a conversation about marine litter with the …
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon discuss plastic pollution Read More
The Singaporean touring photographer Ryan Chang is for the first time releasing an exclusive collection of his favorite personal photos including tour photographs of the Swedish Metal band Ghost from …
Singaporean photographer releases exclusive prints of Swedish Metal band on tour Read More
The EU Commission’s European Green Deal and Singapore’s Sustainability Concept Plan show the importance of Sustainability for both the EU Commission and the Singapore Government. EuroCham Singapore has similarly embraced …
EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2021 recognize sustainability practices in Singapore Read More
The Sustainable Development Report 2021 has just been released and among the top ten you find the Nordic countries Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway out of all 193 UN Member …
The Nordics remain in top ranks for Sustainable Development Report 2021 Read More