Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
On 1 June 2021, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl hosted an online conference for more than forty Thai students who have been admitted to Swedish universities. After …
Ambassador Gröndahl welcomes Thai students to Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok released an update on its latest collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. The update reads: To promote business and human rights is a …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and UNDP address human rights Read More
The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …
Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia Read More
The Swedish home life brand Electrolux engages young Thai people to explore solutions for future sustainable homes through their campaign, “Better Living in 2030”. With the campaign, Electrolux aims to …
Electrolux engages Thai youth in exploring solutions for future sustainable homes Read More
If you are struggling with learning Mandarin Chinese, then join the upcoming Nordic Chamber collaboration event on 7 June for a two-hour power workshop into the basics of Chinese. The …
Bridge the Gap: Understanding the Fundamentals of Mandarin Read More
Not only is biking good for the environment with its zero greenhouse gas emissions, but you get the opportunity to see the most beautiful parts of cities hassle-free and that …
Ambassador Ann Mawe enjoys exploring Hanoi on her bicycle Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila is celebrating the Swedish National Day with a virtual event on 6 June. According to recent announcements, the celebrations will feature national greetings from …
Celebrate a digital National Day with the Embassy of Sweden in Manila Read More
The Swedish beauty tech giant Foreo has named the Chinese singer Xin Liu, from the pop group THE9, as its new Global Brand Ambassador, The Moodie Davitt Report writes in …
Foreo names Chinese popstar as Global Brand Ambassador Read More
On 27 May 2021, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi published the following statement by Luong Nhung, the newest member of its team: Hello friends! My name is Luong Nhung. …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi introduces new chef Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam is giving away the last remaining books from its library to its members and members if the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian books for free Read More
As it might be a while before people in Thailand can meet in person, The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual Quiz to celebrate the Swedish National Day …
Are you ready for a Swedish National Day and Midsummer Virtual Quiz? Read More
Over the past weekend, the four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai, together with Green Initiatives, gathered at Sinan Mansion for a full day discussions on food sustainability and traceability. The …
The Nordic Talks on Food Traceability a success Read More
The Danish director Thomas Vinterberg won his first Academy Award in the best international feature film category for the movie ‘Druk’ (Another Round), an uplifting drama about four teachers who …
DCC and SwedCham invite to Oscar Celebration Night with bubbles and the movie ‘Druk’ Read More
The Swedish Food Network and DCCC recently partnered up with Danish Crown and hosted a visit to Danish Crowns pork processing facility in Pinghu, China. About the visit, SwedCham China …
Swedish Food Network and DCCC visited Danish Crowns in Pinghu Read More
Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg was a keynote speaker at the third edition of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit in Singapore on 25 May 2021. The Summit, part of …
Sweden-S.E.A. Business Reset Summit was a success Read More
The Swedish furniture company IKEA is expected to open five new stores in Indonesia that used to house the major supermarket chain Giant Supermarket, Coconuts Jakarta reports. Both IKEA and …
IKEA to take over five of Giant Supermarket’s locations in Indonesia Read More
Norrbottens Handelskammare invites to a webinar: Curious about what business opportunities are available in Southeast Asia? The invitation says: “Team Nordic experts will give us an overview of the different …
Nordic webinar on ‘Opportunities in Southeast Asia’ Read More
On 24 May 2021 the Khmer Times reported “The Taste of Angkor”, heritage of Khmer’s culinary art finely selected and published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation …
Cambodian cook book to be launch in Sweden Read More
On 25 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released a vdo clip of Ambassador Ann Måwe explaining to Swedish businesses why Vietnam should be another place to consider investing in. …
Ambassador Måwe shares why Swedish business should invest in Vietnam Read More
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