Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 27 November 2020 the Sweden embassy in Phnom Penh announced: Changes are being made to Sweden’s diplomatic presence in Cambodia. The Swedish Government decided on the 26 Nov 2020 …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh to close down Read More
The Danish Christmas Bazaar takes place this Sunday 6 December from 11.00 to 18.00 at Gaysorn Tower floor 19 in Bangkok. The event is well on track to be at …
Don’t miss the Danish Christmas Bazaar on Sunday Read More
Thailand officially signed an agreement on Friday 27 November 2020 with AstraZeneca securing the kingdom’s access to the company’s Covid-19 vaccine and authorising the right for a local manufacturer to …
Thailand signed agreement with AstraZeneca to secure COVID-19 vaccine Read More
Are you looking forward to a traditional Swedish Christmas Lunch? The registration is now open! Celebrate Christmas with us on 19 December 2020. Christmas Quiz, Raffle Game, and more. Event …
TSCC invites to traditional Swedish Christmas Lunch 2020 Read More
Indonesia and Sweden are asserting their commitment to manage public and business cooperation to help realize a greener and more sustainable economy. “I am confident our partnership can bring added …
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi highlighted Sweden-Indonesia Green partnership Read More
Swedish ambassador to Singapore, Niclas Kvarnström released on 27 November 2020 a letter to the community: Friends, We are approaching Christmas and New Year by storm, and with that for …
Ambassador Kvarnström updated on current situation for December Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl together with Naanmee Books and IKEA Thailand invites to a “Non-Violence Workshop: How to keep children away from violence” on 29 November and 4 …
Swedish embassy invites to Pippi Longstocking’s 75th anniversary at IKEA Thailand Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
On 24 November 2020, the Norway embassy in Singapore invites to join the Happiness Conference 2020 on 3 December 2020. Learn more about why the Nordic countries are the happiest …
Nordic ambassadors invite to Happiness Conference on 3 Dec Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society (TNGS) held its 100 Years Cup 2020 on the 14 November hosted by Scandinavian Society. The Cup was the 3rd Tee off for the 2020/2021 season …
SSS 100 Years Cup winners announced Read More
On 13 November 2020 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined hands with the Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the airline partners – Bangkok Airways, AirAsia and Nok Air to …
Thailand launches Expat Travel Bonus exclusive to expats Read More
For a second time, Sweden ranks in top position in the fifth edition of the Good Country Index, released on Thursday 19 November 2020. The Good Country Index is the …
Sweden is the world’s ‘Goodest’ country Read More
The recent pandemic has affected human lives in different ways and many businesses have seen a decline. Camfil and some more Swedish multinational companies in Singapore along with local small …
Camfil and SwedCham in Singapore join hands to create business opportunities for SMEs Read More
It has now been one week since I arrived back to Bangkok, Thailand, having spent more than 4 months in Scandinavia. I was booked by end of August for my …
How to deal with quarantine! Read More
SESG is a Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore initiative aimed at bringing Swedish Multi National Corporations and Singaporean SMEs together to exchange experiences and opportunities. The aim is to …
Sweden initiates a virtual story telling project in Singapore Read More
On10 November 2020 Mr. Anders Frankenberg, Head of Development Cooperation of the Swedish Embassy Section Office in Yangon and Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, UNFPA Representative for Myanmar signed an agreement for …
Sweden provides USD 1,500,000 to UNFPA Women and Girls First Programme Phase II Read More
17 November 2020 the Swedish Embassy in Yangon announced a welcome note to their new member: “We are very excited to welcome our new team member Linnea Lindberg, who will …
Sweden Embassy Yangon welcomes new staff member Read More
Sweden Alumni Network Myanmar is launching another live event in the evening of 28 November 2020. With aims to share scholarship information for interested professionals. Scholarship recipients and professionals who …
Sweden Alumni Network Myanmar invites to webinar on 28 Nov Read More
Midas PR, Thailand’s leading PR agency, organized the first Bangkok Yuppies networking event on the 78th-floor rooftop of King Power Mahanakhon, one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok. The event …
Midas PR successfully launched Bangkok Yuppies networking series at King Power Mahanakhon Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe released the latest activity memo on 16 November 2020 that said: Sustainability and combating climate change are high priorities for the Swedish government. That’s why …
Ambassador Måwe joined Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam’s clothes swapping and “plogging” event Read More
The world is changing at a more rapid pace than ever before. This is the time to join forces and collaborate to help shape the new normal through sustainable innovation. …
Swedish Innovation Pioneers Summit 2020 event was a success Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Have you registered yourself to watch Europe on Screen (EoS) 2020? One of Swedish films “Swoon” will be the Opening Film this year, and Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia and …
Ambassador Berg will be opening the 2020 Europe On Screen online film festival Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites to a joint chamber event to celebrate the Christmas spirit on 27 November. “Let’s get into the Christmas spirit with NordCham and German Business …
NordCham Vietnam invites to networking in Christmas spirit on 27 Nov Read More
Do you work with sustainable and innovative solutions for pressing challenges in the water, energy or agricultural sector in Vietnam Do you work in the private sector, in a for-profit …
Water and energy for food (WE4F) – Call for innovations Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam is looking for candidates to full time positions such as Office Manager, Accountant, Event Coordinator, Communication Officer and a trainee in the green …
EuroCham Vietnam’s full time and internship positions open for applications Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
On 9 November 2020 the Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society announced finalized details for the 100 Years Cup. The dinner after the 100 Years Cup on 14th November will …
The SSS’s 100 Years Cup details finalized Read More
Residents of Singapore are exempt from the general entry ban to Sweden The Swedish Government amended the temporary ban on entry to Sweden to give the exemption for residents of …
Singaporean are allowed to enter Sweden Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
Volvo Cars is making significant investments that allow for the in-house design and development of electric motors for the next generation of Volvo models, as the company continues to move …
Volvo takes EV Motor Development In-House Read More
On 6 November 2020 EuroCham representatives participated in a consultative meeting convened by the Council for the Development of Cambodia regarding the forthcoming Law on Investment. The purpose of this …
EuroCham met with Council for Development of Cambodia on Law of Investment Read More
TEAMSWEDEN is organizing a webinar to share insights on trends and effective strategies to leverage emerging business opportunities connected to the Philippines’ road to recovery. Their keynote speaker, Mr. Krister …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites to a webinar on business recovery Read More
Did you know that the Philippines is the 3rd largest generator of solid waste in Southeast Asia and is among the top plastic polluters globally? It is estimated that almost …
Sweden, Norway, Denmark embassies in Philippines invites to a webminar aims to share Nordic waste management experience Read More
With over 600 islands spanning a total sea area of 3.1 million square kilometers and 65% of its population residing in in coastal areas, Papua New Guinea (PNG) relies heavily …
European Experts Support Papua New Guinea’s Maritime Safety Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and others to a ‘TSCC Members Dinner’ to welcome the new Ambassador-Designate Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl and spouse. It is a great opportunity …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to a dinner with the new Ambassador-Designate Dinner on 26 Nov Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites to join their webinar on Impact Investment – The Role of Asset Managers in Green Finance which will be held virtually on …
EuroCham Singapore invites to the next webinar on 18 Nov Read More
On Friday 30 October 2020 the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) held its third-annual Gala Dinner & Business Awards in HCMC. Gathering over 450 business leaders, ambassadors and representatives of …
EuroCham Vietnam’s Gala Dinner & Business Award was yet another success Read More
The Klahan9 House is back and aired on Cambodian television stations CTN, CNC and MYTV. The series is produced by BBC Media Action through financial aid from Sweden to the project …
“Klahan9 House” TV series in Cambodia funded by Sweden Read More
On 3 November 2020 the Swedish Ambassador-Designate H.E.Jon Åström Gröndahl released a newsletter to all Swedes in Thailand (in Swedish language only) Please read the newsletter here
Ambassador Åström Gröndahl has a message to Swedes in Thailand Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam released a photobook from “Nordic Alumni Day – Work the Nordic Way” event. The semi-virtual event on 31 October …
NordCham Vietnam invited participants to tag friends in photobook “Nordic Alumni Day” Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Sweden Embassy in Thailand announced an information from the Visa Section. The opening and telephone hours starting 2 November, are as follows: Opening hours Monday, …
Sweden Embassy Bangkok announced new operation hours Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 2 November that Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar with Mrs Carrie Lam is postponed. New date will be informed later. According …
Hong Kong’s Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar postponed Read More
On 29 October 2020 he Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe noted another positive journey in Vietnam in her memo that said: I kicked off my business trip to Ho Chi Minh …
Ambassador Måwe visited Tuoi Tre’s newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On 30 October 2020 the EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on Thursday in HCMC …
EU Ambassadors discussed EVFTA with the Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Read More
On 29 October 2020 Business Sweden together with the Embassy of Sweden organised a workshop on the topic ‘Enhancing Competitiveness of Supporting Industries in Vietnam’, followed by a fieldtrip to …
Swedish Embassy and Business Sweden hosted “Enhancing Competitiveness of Supporting Industries in Vietnam” workshop Read More
Cine Europa 23 goes virtual this year for all fans to enjoy 19 of the best European films at home. Sweden’s pick for this year’s festival is “And Then We …
Cine Europa Film Festival goes virtual for 2020 Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites to hear a panel discussion on “What’s ahead in Hong Kong as the financial centre and impact for Swedish fintech” This is a …
Nordic Innovation House HK invites to a panel discussion on fintech Read More