Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 27 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh hosted a webinar on the topic of a sustainable future with Sweden Alumni. The embassy says: Hosting the digital …
Sweden supports sustainable future through education Read More
The Swedish telecom multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson has flagged a risk of losing 5G market shares in China amid Sweden’s ban of Huawei from its 5G networks due …
Ericsson flags risk of losing market share in China amid Huawei ban Read More
According to a recent update from The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh, renewable energy for sustainable business was the theme for this year’s gathering of the Sweden Alumni Network …
Sweden Alumni Network in Cambodia discuss renewable energy for sustainable business Read More
Speaking at the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Reset Summit 2021 on 25 May, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said that Singapore and Sweden can help each other in …
Singapore and Sweden can help each other in sustainable-related businesses Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong released an important reminder for Swedes in Hong Kong, that says: “Don’t forget to have a valid passport” “In these times when …
Hong Kong Swedes should check their passports Read More
On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …
Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July Read More
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was recently called an “environmental princess” and mocked by her weight in an article published in the Chinese state-owned newspaper China Daily. According to …
Swedish Greta Thunberg’s response to China’s fat-shaming Read More
Swedish illustrator Sofia Holt has teamed up with Belgian author Geralda De Vos on a bilingual Vietnamese – English comic book entitled ‘Chiec Dep That Lac’ which means The Lost …
Swedish Sofia Holt is the illustrator behind Vietnamese-English comic book Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to join online celebration for the annual Mid Summer tradition Wednesday, 9 June at 18:30-19:30. The the invitation reads: “It might be a …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of commerce invited to join Midsummer celebration online Read More
Nordic Innovation House Singapore is calling all startups to get ready for SLINGSHOT – Asia’s most exciting deeptech pitching competition. This is your chance to anchor yourself in Singapore – …
SLINGSHOT 2021 Deeptech pitching has open for applications Read More
On 20 May 2021 Swedish embassy Bangkok announced: It’s a wrap! the Thailand and Sweden Sustainability Forum 2021 has brought our two countries even closer together with the ambition to …
Successful Thai-Swedish sustainability forum Read More
Three of the Nordic chambers of commerce invite members to a joint webinar ‘Experience of a COVID-19 Survivor and Vaccination’ on 27 May 2021. Mr. Jen Meckhayai, Executive Director of …
Get to know more of Covid-19 vaccine with the next joint chamber webinar Read More
Tiem Mot bookstores were launched on the idea of giving Vietnamese people access to the Vietnamese language and culture while living abroad and the bookstores are now available in several …
Vietnamese mother and friends open online bookstores in Scandinavia Read More
Swedish steel production company SSAB, the world’s leading producer of high strength steel, will put renewed focus on the impact of counterfeit steel following counterfeit sales of its extreme hardness …
SSAB shared how fake products can impact your business Read More
On 19 May 2021 the Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai jointly organized a Nordic Talks event titled “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey”, digging into the themes of traceability …
Nordic Talks “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey” a success Read More
19 May 2021 The three-point seat belt was invented by Volvo in Sweden in 1959. Subsequently, Volvo gifted it to the world by letting other car manufacturers use this seat …
Did you know that the three-point seat belt was a Swedish innovation? Read More
The Swedish retailer H&M is slowly resuming order placing with its suppliers in Myanmar following a pause after the country’s military coup in February, media Retail News reports. According to …
H&M resume order placing in Myanmar Read More
According to Peter Reinebo, CEO of the Swedish Olympic Committee, Tokyo could become a turning point in the global pandemic and Sweden has great confidence in the country’s handling …
Swedish Olympic Committee: Tokyo could become a turning point in the global pandemic Read More
Thailand and Sweden celebrate 153 years of diplomatic relations and the day was marked by The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm with the following tribute: Today (18 May 1868) 153 …
Thailand and Sweden celebrate 153 years of diplomatic relations Read More
On 20 May 2021 Sweden.se reveal a photo album reliving the good ol’ times of how they started, the statement read: The Swedish company Scania – manufacturer of heavy trucks …
Scania HQ shares how they started in pictures from the archive Read More
On 18 May 2021 Camfil Thailand joined hands with the Ministry of Health in providing 100 sets of air purifiers to the negative pressure room at the Muangthong Thani Convention, …
Swedish air purifiers Camfil installed at emergency hospital in Bangkok Read MoreOn 10 May 2021 the Raul Wallenberg Institute announced opportunity to be a human rights research fellow in Lund, Sweden for 3.5 months with full grant including travel, stipend, health …
Raul Wallenberg institute opened full grants for Human Rights researchers Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi released a statement to support #loveislove campaign, along with Nordic embassies in South East Asia to introduce the world to …
Nordic embassies supports the world of diversity Read More
Two of Sweden’s greatest winter athletes have recently strongly questioned the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 and The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) supports the criticism, Swedish media SVT reports. When …
Swedish Olympic Committee supports criticism of China as host country Read More
The Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, Gui Congyou recently stated during an interview on media SVT’s program 30 minutes that the case of Chinese-born Swedish book publisher and writer Gui Minhai …
Chinese Ambassador: Gui Minhai is no longer a consular matter between China and Sweden Read More
Former senator from the Sam Rainsy party, Thak Lany, who was pardoned in March, has returned to Cambodia after years of living in exile. Lany came through the Poipet International …
Cambodian senator in exile in Sweden returned home Read More
The World Bank has lifted sanctions against the Swedish project management company Hifab International AB and Hifab Oy after the company was accused of corruption regarding a road project in …
Sanctions against Swedish company in Laos lifted Read More
Following two successful gatherings in Singapore (2016) and Kuala Lumpur (2018), Team Sweden in Singapore would like to welcome you to the 3rd edition of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit …
Join the 3rd edition of Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit Read More
The Nordic Embassies of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland are organizing Nordic Green Run SG, a community-run to protect the ocean between 31 May and 6 June. Nordic Green Run …
Nordic Embassies organizing charity run for sustainable oceans in Singapore Read More
On 17 May 2021 Announcement by The Government of Taiwan was released, the statment read: The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that entry to Taiwan will be suspended from …
Taiwan halts temporary entry from non resident visa holders Read More
On 17 May 2021 the Nordic Innovation House introduced the latest member Temasys Communications, a leading Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2.0 company headquartered in Singapore. The company offers in-application real-time communication …
Tamasys Communications joined the Nordic Innovation House Singapore Read More
Team Sweden in Vietnam, represented by the Embassy, Business Sweden and the International Council of Swedish Industry as well as the National Board of Trade in Sweden invite you to …
Team Sweden Vietnam webinar on EVFTA’s progress Read More
According to a recent company announcement, Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is considering an initial public offering on Sweden’s main stock exchange later this year, with Chinese company Geely Holdings to …
Volvo considers IPO with Chinese Geely Holdings to remain its major shareholder Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines invites members to the up coming Nordic Innovation Forum on 1-2 June 2021. The invitation reads: Innovation fueled by the demand to be sustainable …
Nordcham Philippines invites for 2-days Nordic Innovation Forum Read More
The Nordic Region of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland together with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania recently issued a joint statement expressing great concern about the human rights situation of …
Nordic and Baltic statement concerned about human rights abuse of Uyghurs in China Read More
HD Homelift Solutions Corporation, partner of the Sweden-based company Aritco is offering home lift solutions to maintain comfort and mobility for older family members in the Philippines, Manila Bulletin writes …
Swedish home elevator solutions now in the Philippines Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam’s library on 11th floor of Hotel Mermaid has been closed down, the books have been moved to the warehouse of Grundfos in Bangkok and on Saturday 5 …
Scandinavian Library in Thailand to give away all the books Read More
“IKEA urges all customers who owns HEROISK or TALRIKA plates, bowls, and mugs to stop using them and to contact IKEA for a full refund. Safety is a top priority …
IKEA grant full refund to Heroisk and Talrika plates Read More
Yunus Dilber is presenting a concert at Shanghai Oriental Art Center on 29 May where she will be demonstrating both Western opera and Chinese art songs. After she finished her …
Finnish citizen known as China’s Philomela to woo home audience with Shanghai concert Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invited to book the 18th of May in your calendar for another Young Professionals After Work! This time we will be at the newly …
Hong Kong’s Young Professional Afterwork get together is back Read More
On 16 May 2021 the embassy of Denmark in the Philippines announced a reminder that there’s 4 days left to register for The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work …
Nordic embassies Philippines hosts Gender Equality webinar Read More
Labour rights is a priority in Sweden’s foreign policy. Against this background, the Swedish Embassy in Cambodia recently hosted a digital meeting with trade unions in Cambodia and Sweden. Discussions …
Sweden-Cambodia discussed labour rights issue and solutions Read More
Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …
UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May Read More
Norwegian invented Property Flow has strengthened its cash position by 700KUSD by taking in Swedish investment company PropTech Farm as lead investor in the SaaS platform, and is now aiming …
Property Flow strengthens its core and ready to take on international growth Read More
Sweden Southeast Asia Business Reset Summit organised by Team Sweden in Singapore, Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, Business Sweden and Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore will take place on …
Team Sweden Singapore invites to Sweden-S.E.A. Business Reset Summit on 25 May Read More
A 3D virtual art experience by Swedish Contemporary Artist Ingela Johansson and friends recently launched in Singapore and Malaysia. The cross country project ‘Harvest Moon’ was live-streamed on 24 April …
A virtual art experience by Ingela Johansson and friends launched in Singapore and Malaysia Read More
The International Trade Promotion Department is set on hosting more virtual trade fairs and online business activities in order to boost the country’s exports in the second half of the …
Thailand aims to host more virtual trade fairs during the pandemic Read More
According to an independent report commissioned by the Danish clothing brand Bestseller, the company should resume sourcing from Myanmar as the withdrawal of international companies could cause poverty and famine, …
Danish clothing brand Bestseller poised to resume Myanmar sourcing Read More
In a recent interview with Swedish media Expressen, Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou talks about the recent Chinese boycott of Swedish H&M after the clothing giant assured that it does not use …
Chinese Ambassador urges H&M not to listen to lies and not politicize normal business Read More
Ericsson has agreed to pay Nokia EUR 80 million (roughly $97 million) for a damages claim related to bribery and corruption investigations previously settled with U.S. authorities. In 2019 Ericsson …
Ericsson settled $97mil to Nokia for bribery case Read More