Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce published a thank you note to friends, partners and members on 1 October 2020, that said: Dear Members, Friends and Partners of the TSCC, In …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerece welcomes October with Sustainability webminars Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Manila introduced their panelists for The Economic Benefits of LGBT+ Inclusion Online Forum to take place on 15 October 2020. Marixi Carlos is the Managing Director …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila invites to ‘The Economic Benefits of LGBT’ online Forum Read More
The handover to China of the former British colony, and this last year of protests and a new coronavirus, are among the milestones when Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong …
Eva Karlberg reflects on her many years in Hong Kong, the SwedCham GM role Read More
From 29 September, it will once again be possible to fly direct from Scandinavia to China with SAS. There have been no direct flights since 31 January, but SAS has …
SAS re-opening route Copenhagen – Shanghai Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
The Sweden embassy in Manila congratulates H&M for the latest opening of the ‘Monki’ shops. 18 September | SM Mega Mall 25 September | SM Mall of Asia “Congratulations to …
H&M Monki opens two more stores in the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh welcomed and introduced their new member Ms. Karin Gregebo on 21 September 2020. Ms. Karin is joining the Embassy as Head of Administration …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh welcomes new staff Read More
Supported by Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh and UNDP, the Ministry of Environment and National Council for Sustainable Development have produced educational materials on the environment for Cambodian students. …
Sweden supports Cambodia environmental awareness, gender equality Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi announced an auspicious story and congratulates to Hitachi ABB Power Grids for 120 years of innovation in Ludvika, Sweden. “With …
Hitachi ABB Power Grids marks 120 years of innovation in Ludvika Read More
On 22 September, The Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe, together with colleagues at the embassy, participated in the webinar organized by the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences (SLU) on evaluating the …
Ambassador Måwe participated in agricultural developement webinar Read More
On 24 September, the Government of Finland adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. For all other non-Schengen countries …
Finland announced latest travel restrictions, effective on 28 Sept Read More
Ambassador Måwe visited on 20 September the Vietnam-Sweden General Hospital in Uong Bi, which constitutes an important pillar in the history of the bilateral relation between Sweden and Vietnam. She …
Ambassador Måwe visited the Vietnam-Sweden General Hospital in Uong Bi Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) together with the Nordic embassies are hosting an event for Nordic Alumni on 31 October 2020. The event is an opportunity …
NordCham Vietnam invites to Nordic Alumni Day 2020 Read More
CancerCanGive is the latest initiative by AstraZeneca Singapore.Together with SGgratitudepack movement the project has come to an end on 23 September 2020, after a month-long journey. The idea kickstarted by …
AstraZeneca with Swedish embassy donates essentials to Singapore migrant workers Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …
Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020 Read More
FinnCham HK invites to join their Corporate Member FINDS from 24 September until 4 October 2020, for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020 presented by DiningCity. FINDS has specially curated …
Join FINDS Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020, special menu from 24 Sep-4 Oct Read More
On 23 September 2020, the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduced the latest on Nordic innovation. Kidbrooke provides B2B automated financial analytics, designed to lower the cost of providing wealth …
Meet your new financial management assistant Kidbrooke Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced they were delighted to meet with the EU Delegation to Vietnam and Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti on 21 September 2020. The Purpose of the meeting was to discuss …
Eurocham Vietnam, EU Delegation met to discuss EVFTA Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has released a statement that they would like to take the opportunity to extend its gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors and Executive Director, for their hard …
EuroCham Cambodia bids farewell to outgoing Board, Executive Director Read More
The Board of Scandinavian Siam Society announced on 21 September that the Crayfish Party is completely sold out. Their statement said: Dear members and friends, thanks for reaching out to …
Scandinavian Siam Society’s Crayfish Party completely sold out Read More
On 10 September 2020, The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Björn Häggmark visited Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) together with Embassy colleagues Magnus André and Camilla M Ottosson. The …
Swedish ambassador visited the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) Read More
On 18 September 2020, NordCham Philippines invites you to another Nordic food galore event – RÄKFROSSA – on the 26 September 2020.The event starts from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM …
NordCham Philippines invites: RÄKFROSSA at Makati Garden Club and online Read More
By Jonas Lindholm Below information is based on my personal experience from getting myself from Sweden to Thailand august 2020. The process can be different in other countries and the …
Travelling to Thailand during Corona and current restrictions Read More
On 10 September 2020 the Swedish embassy together with Business Sweden travelled to Ho Chi Minh city. Due to the Covid-19 situation it was their first visit in almost seven …
Swedish embassy and Business Sweden held a meeting with Swedish Business in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (EuroCham Singapore) announced on the 14 September 2020, that the deadline for EuroCham’s Sustainability Awards 2020 is drawing close. Seize this opportunity to …
EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Awards nomination applications open until 25 September 2020 Read More
On 15 September 2020, the EU Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Barbara Plinkert led TeamEU to the beach day clean up activity. The TeamEU expressed that “we were absolutely delighted to …
TeamEU in Singapore did their part in Beach Clean Up day Read More
The Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong is pleased to be a global partner of JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition – The World’s Largest Online Startup Contest, organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs …
The NIH-HK calls out to Nordic startups to join a Global Pitch Competition Read More
On 17 September 2020 the European Union in Hong Kong and Macao welcomed the new Head of Office, Mr Thomas Gnocchi. He officially took up his duties on 1 September, …
The EU welcomes new Head of Office for HK and Macao Read More
On 16 September 2020 – Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, released the 2020 sustainability report “Enabling transformation”, signifying a new stage of the company’s ongoing journey …
Tetra Pak reveals 2020 sustainability report “Enabling Transformation” Read More
The European Association for Business Chamber (EABC), for the fourth year running, is co-hosting an event with EU Business Avenues in South East Asia, are organizing an ICT Virtual Business …
Learn more of EU technology on upcoming a virtual business seminar Read More
The European Union in Indonesia invites to join the EU Ambassador Vincent Piket in a public discussion on the importance of building capacity for #GreenGrowth in EU-Indonesia relations, on 17 …
European Union in Indonesia invites to a webinar on Green Growth Corporation Read More
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on Saturday 26 September 2020. The invitation said: The traceability of food plays a crucial role …
The four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai invite to a workshop on Food Traceability on 26 September Read More
Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …
Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry Read More
On 17 September 2020, The European Deligations in Indonesia held a virtual launch of “EU-Indonesia Cooperation Publication 2020” by Indonesian’s Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa & EU …
EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced on 14 September 2020 that members can enjoy 30% partner discount when staying at Alma Resort. Discount 30% on Best Available Rate when entering promotion code ALMAEUROCHAM …
Alma Resort offers discounts to EuroCham Vietnam members Read More
On 16 September 2020, Ambassador Harald Fries paid a visit to the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm. The embassy staff, led by Chargé d´Affaires Mr. Raul Dado, received Ambassador Fries warmly …
Ambassador Fries visited Philipines embassy in Stockholm Read More
Earlier this week, EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and 9 other Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha to discuss EU and …
EU ambassadors and Vietnam agreed on Post Covid-19 Green recovery Read More
The First UN Women Asia and the Pacific UN announced on 16 September 2020 that the WEPs Awards Applications is now open. It is an opportunity for business leaders and …
The UN Women invites to nominate your company to WEPs Award Read More
Naturists or nudists who are dreaming to spend 2 -3 months in Thailand during the winter can ask for help from Naturist Association Thailand to apply for the new Special …
Free help with Special Tourist Visa to Thailand – for naturists Read More
Team Sweden met with Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Interior to discuss waste water management and road safety agenda on 14 September 2020. After the fruitful discussion between Mr. Niphon Bunyamanee, …
Sweden and Thailand will collaborate more on waste water management and road safety agenda Read More
His Excellency Sarun Charoensuwan, Ambassador of Thailand to France, signed earlier this year the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention). Thailand is the 137th jurisdiction …
Thailand joins international efforts against tax evasion Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China announced that early bird tickets to DCCC’s annual Gala event until 18 September 2020. Their statement said: Start from 31st August to 18th …
Early bird tickets to DCCC’s Business person of the year event available until 18 September 2020 Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
Supported by the European Union, Sweden, and UNDP Cambodia have helped Cambodia with integrating Climate Change into a new and expanded earth science curriculum for higher secondary schools. The new …
Cambodia integrated climate change into new high school curriculum Read More
On 11 September 2020 the Embassy of Sweden signed a new agreement to provide support to the think tank and research training institution, Future Forum. This 3-year agreement (2020-2022) is …
Sweden signed agreement to continue supporting Cambodia ‘Future Forum’ Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh announced, that Swedes in Cambodia who would like to know more about the current situation from the ambassador, please register to join the …
The Swedish embassy will be at Kampot on 16 September to meet the Swedes Read More
EuroCham Singapore published an announcement that they are excited to be a supporter of SwissCham Singapore’s digital transformation platform (DT) Award 2020. Submit a nomination by 30 Septemer 2020 if …
Nominate your company to the Digitaltransformation (DT) Award 2020 Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Myanmar welcomed a new staff member on 9 September 2020. Their statement said: We’re very happy to welcome our new Bilateral Associate Expert, Erik Nilsson, …
Swedish embassy in Myanmar welcomes the new staff Read More
The Nordic Innovation House-Singapore announced on 11 September 2020, that together with Nordic Health Virtual Market Entry Programme – Singapore 2020, would like to invites to their webinar event on …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to “Healthcare Innovation Platforms” virtual event Read More
On 4 September 2020, the Sweden embassy in Jakarta published a notice regarding Lund University’s programme: Innovation for Change in Public Transport focuses on strengthening the capacity for innovation and …
Lund University offers scholarships to Malaysian, Indonesian civil workers Read More