Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe published her impressions after visiting two craft villages in Ninh Binh and Ha Nam provinces on 7 September 2020. The Ambassador visited …
Ambassador Måwe visited handcraft projects in Vietnam Read More
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) announced that the ASEM-DUO Thailand Fellowship Programme and the ASEM-DUO Sweden Fellowship Programme are now open for applications. These are opportunities for students to participate in …
ASEM-DUO Fellowship programmes are now opens to students applications Read More
The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …
EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia Read More
The Swedish embassy in Phnom Pehn welcome Ms. Bin Rasmeykanyka to the office on 3 September 2020. Kanyka is joining the Embassy of Sweden as National Programme Officer for human …
Swedish embassy Phnom Pehn welcomes the new National Programme Officer Read More
On the 4 September 2020, H.E. Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl has been appointed Ambassador of Sweden to Myanmar. Ambassador Åström Gröndahl is resident in Bangkok, but looks very much forward …
Embassy of Sweden in Myanmar welcomes the new Ambassador Read More
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun announced that Erik Berglof has been appointed the Bank’s first Chief Economist, effective 1 September 2020. As head of the Economics …
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) appoints Erik Berglof the first Chief Economist Read More
China’s aviation regulator said on 2 September 2020, it will resume direct flights to Beijing from eight countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Canada from 3 September. Earlier …
Direct flights to Beijing from Denmark, Sweden, Thailand resumed Read More
Captain of the Thai Norway Golf Society, Henrik Friis, asks members to update their contact information before 6 September 2020. “Dear TNGS/SSS Members As advised last week we need to …
Thai Nordic Golf Society asks members to update contact info by 6 Sep Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Ann Måwe participated in an event to promote women’s leadership in climate change policy on 1 September 2020. Please read Ambassador Måwe’s speech from …
Ambassador Måwe empowered women to partake in climate change action Read More
Swedes planning for an autumn vacation have less appetite for going to Thailand compared to last year. This year, only 9.201 Swedes would go to Thailand – if they could, …
Swedes have less appetite for Thailand Read More
On 1 September 2020, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong awarded the outgoing Consul General of Sweden, Helena Storm, with an Honorary Membership of the Chamber. The statement …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong bid farewell to Consul General Storm Read More
September is just around the corner and the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong has plenty of events lined up for their fans. Please read the full information here
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong released all events planned for Autumm Read More
The European Union in Myanmar welcomes the new Ambassador Ranieri Sabatucci to the office on 1 September 2020. H.E. Ranieri Sabatucci is the Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Myanmar …
The European Union in Myanmar welcomes new ambassador Read More
The Swedish club in Shanghai published a welcome back letter to their members on 28 August 2020.The statement said: After a summer that has been different for many, it is …
The Swedish Club in Shanghai’s September activities Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to learn more of Capital landscape via a webinar on the 10 September 2020 together with the Innovation House in New …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to webinar Read More
Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is offering eight scholarships for Cambodian female students to study a Bachelor of Law Program at the Royal University of …
Swedish scholarships for Cambodian female students Read More
The Nordic Alumni and Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced an event to take place on 31st of October with the title “Work the Nordic Way”. The networking and …
Nordcham and Danish Alumni Network in Vietnam invites to Alumni event in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The Sweden Alumni Network (SANV) in Hanoi published a note to the new generation of students who are on their way to study aboard on 24 August 2020.Their statement said: …
Sweden Alumni Network published a note to the new gen on what to prepare before going to Sweden Read More
The embassy of Sweden announced on 28 August 2020 that they wish to draw the attention of Swedes in Thailand to the fact that the ongoing visa-amnesty expires on 26 …
Swedish embassy asks Swedes in Thailand to check their visa expiry date Read More
After many months in Bangkok with lockdown, curfew, masks, temperature measuring, weeks with a ban on selling alcohol, I arrived on 24 June 2020 to Copenhagen which was almost a …
Scandinavia during Covid 19 time Read More