Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
SwedCham in Hong Kong has recently launched the SwedCham podcast where various interesting topics are discussed and interviews with SwedCham’s member companies are conducted. In the latest episode, SwedCham’s GM …
Listen to SwedCham’s latest podcase on ‘The Logic Behind Logistics today’ Read More
On 19 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Myanmar released a Statement attributable to UNFPA Office in Myanmar. Together with the Embassies of Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Today …
UNFPA and Nordic Embassies in Myanmar condemn sexual violence in the conflict Read More
Team Sweden in Hong Kong welcomes you to the launch of the Business Climate Survey 2021 on Friday 2 July. The survey presents a picture of current opportunities and challenges …
Team Sweden in Hong Kong launches Business Climate Survey 2021 Read More
The largest of Sweden’s national pensions buffer funds, AP7 has, following a planned review of allocations, excluded two Chinese firms, Pension&Investments reports. AP7 reviews the fund’s exclusions list twice a year …
Swedish Pension Fund blacklists two Chinese firms Read More
During a meeting on 15 June, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak asked the Swedish Ambassador Björn Häggmark to call on Swedish investors such as furniture giant IKEA and automaker …
Cambodian Minister calls on Swedish investors Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to join JTC Corporation as they share info on Punggol Digital District, Jurong Innovation District, Woodlands North Coast and One-North in the next webinar …
Learn more about Smart and Sustainable Cities Read More
The Norwegian asset manager Storebrand and three other organizations have released a joint declaration pleading companies with business in Myanmar to take action, given the risk of human rights violations …
Declaration urges companies with business in Myanmar to take action Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to join an online wellbeing session on 17 June 2021 focusing on options how to relax from stress with ‘Relax, Retreat, Restart’. The sessions …
TSCC invites to online well being webinar Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is making your magazine cover dreams come true with a contest to appear on their first magazine cover in the Philippines. With the caption, “Are …
Are you the next IKEA Philippines cover model? Read More
In a recent update, The Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam congratulated two female students, Vietnamese Thuy Vu from Stockholm School of Economics and Thi Diu Cap from Mälardalen University on …
Two Vietnamese students receive Global Swede 2021 Award Read More
Last month, the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok asked Facebook users where Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl, who had just obtained his Thai drivers’ license, should travel once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok receives warm response on social media Read More
NordCham Philippines will team up with several partners to address the what, why, and how relating to improving seafarers’ mental health and well-being in an upcoming webinar on 23 June. …
NordCham Philippines concerned with seafarers’ mental health Read More
The General Consul of Finland in Shanghai participated in the International Forum on Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in the Yangtze River Delta Region, Shanghai, on 10 June. Pasi Hellman highlighted the …
Nordic countries push for carbon neutrality in Yangtze River Delta Region Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently awarded Swedish fashion giant H&M with the Circular Economy Award during the ECCP 2021 Europa Awards hosted in the Philippines. …
EuroCham Philippines grants H&M Circular Economy Award Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join an online conference for an update on the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. The invitation says: Dear Members, Taking into account the …
NordCham Vietnam updates on Covid-19 situation Read More
The Swedish EMS provider Hanza is expanding the company’s operations in China by moving to new and larger premises, media Evertiq reports. The global knowledge-based manufacturing company’s new premises are …
Swedish EMS provider Hanza invests in Chinese operations Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila successfully celebrated their joyful and entertaining virtual program on 6 June to commemorate the Nordic country’s National Day. In a recent article, Manila Times …
Embassy of Sweden celebrated National Day in the Philippines Read More
11 June 2021 IKEA launched the latest collection LOKALT worldwide. This unique collection promotes social entrepreneurs from Thailand and other places to create opportunities and livelihood for local artisans. ‘LOKALT’ …
LOKALT collection by IKEA is now available Read More
On 11 June 2021 Singaporean consultant company Connect One announced vacancies opening in various fields. Highly recommend to Nordics who look into experience Asian culture and living in Asia, Singapore …
Singapore is looking for young professionals thinking of moving to Asia Read More
Banni Jewelry, the Swedish origin jewelry brand, just launched the first series design of ‘simple and natural’ in Singapore set with an aim to seek like-minded women’s recognition. Banni’s Jewelry …
Banni Jewelry launches the first collection in Asia Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore Read More
On 10 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore introduced the latest member. Johan Möller, Co-Director of Southeast Asia and head of Brighter – A human innovation company‘s operations in …
NIH-SG welcomes new Swedish health tech member Read More
The Swedish lifestyle brand, Isbjörn of Sweden has joined forces with Streamify to develop a pilot for live video shopping in Europe. SGB media reports that Live video shopping is …
Swedish lifestyle brand adopts Chinese live shopping trend Read More
NordCham Philippines and IWG Plc. invites you to a virtual event with Lars Wittig, Country Manager IWG Plc. Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, S. Korea, VP Sales ASEAN, S. Korea …
NordCham Philippines and IWG Plc. host RE-DO 2021 workshop Read More
On 10 June, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Jon Åström Gröndahl released his monthly newsletter to all Swedes in Thailand. In the newsletter, the Ambassador sums up his first year in …
Jon Åström Gröndahl sums up his first year as Ambassador to Thailand Read More
The Chinese Hubei Henglong Automotive Systems Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has acquired a 40 percent interest in Swedish automotive technology company Sentient AB for a …
China Automotive Systems acquires 40 percent of Swedish Vehicle Technology Firm Read More
News Release: Bangkok (11 June 2021) – Swedish/Swiss Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, celebrates the week of WHO World Food Safety Day – the occasion to …
Tetra Pak celebrates World Food Safety Day by highlighting the importance of innovation Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to join their breakfast seminar: Offshore vehicles – fallacies and truths on 22 June at 07:45 – 09:00 at the …
Sign up for SwedCham’s breakfast seminar: Offshore vehicles – fallacies and truths Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to join their breakfast seminar: Covid in the Office: Legal Considerations for Companies on 29 June at 07:45 – 09:00 …
Register: SwedCham breakfast seminar ‘Covid in the Office: Legal Considerations for Companies’ Read More
Find out facts and fiction regarding Covid-19 vaccination with NordCham Singapore’s upcoming webinar on 15 June. The event is free for all. More about the event: Singapore is in the …
NordCham invites to COVID-19 Vaccination: Facts and fiction webinar Read More
On 9 June 2021 SwedCham Thailand introduced the newest member of their team. The welcome note said: The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to warmly welcome our new intern, …
SwedCham Thailand welcomes new intern Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is in partnership with ITD World hosting a virtual event ‘Grit + Resilience = GResilience – Bouncing back in times of crisis’ At …
NordCham virtual event: Bouncing forward in times of crisis Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Singapore use smart technology to engage their communities in a competitive run towards a greener environment as they celebrate the Nordic National Days. Singapore, 7 June …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore bring together over 1,600 runners online in a race to protect the ocean Read More
The Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s first store in the Philippines can finally begin stocking up products, as the first batch of products has arrived at the country’s store at the …
IKEA Philippines finally getting ready Read More
During a talk organized by ICDS, top experts from Sweden, France, and Germany recently discussed China’s power in the EU. The panel elaborated on several issues and the Swedish expert …
Experts: China struggles with its image in Scandinavia Read More
Swedish Coach Anna Frummerin knows how to deliver a speech. On 3 March 2021, Anna Frummerin won the “Toastmasters International Speech Contest” in her local Bangkok Advanced Toastmasters Club where …
How to deliver a speech in a professional way? Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is catering to post-pandemic workspaces in Singapore and the company has reinvented its headquarters in the city-island state to meet social distancing rules and attract …
IKEA offers post-pandemic workspaces in Singapore Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and partners are hosting the discussion desalination: A Reliable, Sustainable, and Affordable Water Supply on 18 June from 14:30 UTC+07-16:00 UTC+07. More …
NordCham Philippines host discussion on reliable water supply Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila celebrated the Swedish National Day with a virtual event on 6 June with a range of exciting entertainment options. In addition to national greetings …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila revealed more entertainment for National Day Read More
Now you can get IKEA’s Swedish Food market products delivered straight to your home in Singapore. IKEA Singapore has various products available for islandwide delivery via the Food Panda App. …
IKEA’s Swedish food products now available for delivery in Singapore via Food Panda Read More
How did Singapore National Healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) set up a new service in an all-in-one citizen health app and make vaccination updates easy? Want to find …
IHiS Singapore invites to health care innovation conference on 9 June Read More
China has flagged 81 imported children’s clothing products from H&M, Zara, and Nike for quality and safety risks, media Newsweek reports. The warning note was recently published by the General …
China flags H&M children’s clothing products for quality and safety risks Read More
28 May 2021 Ikea released a statement regarding the Annual General Meeting held a day earlier at The Mills. The statement read: “We announced this years winner of the SwedCham …
IKEA Dairy Farm wins Annual SwedCham HK Award 2021 Read More
Four Nordic Embassies in Thailand stand together to create awareness on enforced disappearance. Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, The …
Nordic Embassies in Thailand create awareness on enforced disappearance Read More
NordCham Philippines invites you to sign up for their regular updates on travel, security, the economy, and general conditions in the country with NordCham Philippines Advisory Business Partner PSA Philippines …
Get updated on the latest situation in the Philippines Read More
You may not be able to buy a new Volvo right now, but you can buy a branded reusable antimicrobial face mask with the Swedish car maker’s logo on it …
Volvo Cars Malaysia launches reusable face masks Read More
In this month’s newsletter from Swedish Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström to all Swedes residing in Singapore, the Ambassador gives an update on the current Covid-19 situation in the city-island state as …
Covid-19 update from Ambassador Kvarnström Read More
Sweden is open for business with Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions in the world, with robust growth figures and increasing wealth for many people, the Embassy of …
Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit aims at #reset Read More
Erik Steenberg Roos and his wife Anna, the Swedish Church in Bangkok, are returning to Sweden and the couple will not be replaced for a while. “Our last day in …
Swedish Church in Thailand closed – at least temporarily Read More
The Royal Swedish Embassy in Singapore recently welcomed a new team member. Ambassador H.E. Niclas Kvarnström said, “We are honored to welcome Nur Judy binti Abdullah as our new Swedish …
New Swedish Honorary Consul in Brunei Read More