Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Anyone who brings pork products from Sweden into Taiwan will be fined a minimum of $6,248. This fine came into place following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in …
Swedish pork forbidden in Taiwain after swine fever was detected Read More
Norwegian offshore wind installation company Fred Olsen Windcarrier (FOWIC) has been awarded a contract with the Japanese sustainable growth company Shimizu for the transportation and installation of monopile foundations for …
Norway and Taiwan in wind farm contract Read More
For Torbjorn Pedersen, who recently completed a 10-year journey to set foot in all of the world’s 203 countries without flying, Taiwan as a highlight on his journey. “When I …
Taiwan was a highlight for famous Danish traveler Read More
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) reported that imports from China, Vietnam, and Thailand have grown in the first seven months of 2023 as these three …
Cambodia imports from neighboring countries grow Read More
Internations have released in July 2023 its annual Expat Insider report, ranking countries in order to find out which country is the best one – and worst one – to …
The best and worst countries for expats to live in Read More
13 Chinese military aircrafts have been registered in Taiwan’s air safety zone along with five naval vessels near the island. This is according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense. The ships …
Chinese ships and aircraft in Taiwan’s safe zone Read More
Visiting Swedish parliamentarian Mathias Tegnér said he looks forward to seeing more exchanges between Taiwan and Sweden, during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei Wednesday, August 23. The …
Swedish lawmaker eyes more exchanges with Taiwan Read More
A group of Swedish parliamentarians are currently visiting Taiwan on a seven-day trip. During the visit they are scheduled to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and other senior officials. The …
Swedish parliamentarian group is visiting Taiwan Read More
In response to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s trip to China, the Danish People’s Party (DF) will organize a trip to Taiwan for the Danish Parliament. This is according to …
Danish People’s Party will respond to Foreign Ministers trip to China with a trip to Taiwan Read More
China’s military began drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in response to Vice President William Lai return from the United States, according to Reuters. The People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command …
China launches drills around Taiwan Read More
Vietnam must comply with the one China policy and will not have any official contact with Taiwan. The statement was transmitted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, August 11, …
Vietnam promises China not to have official contact with Taiwan Read More
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first electric truck in Taiwan to WRC PACIFIC, LTD. The delivery took place at Taikoo Kaohsiung Flagship Service Center, belonging to the national dealer Taikoo …
First Volvo electric truck delivered in Taiwan Read More
Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world, is a tropical paradise that stretches across thousands of islands. From the stunning beaches of Bali to the ancient temples of Borobudur, this …
Indonesia Cruise Guide: What to Expect on an Indonesia Luxury Cruise Read More
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with more than 4.8 million members, has published the latest results of its annual Expat Insider survey, with four Southeast Asian countries making it …
Four Southeast Asian countries among the best destinations for living and working abroad Read More
A 40-year-old Chinese man claimed that he swam approximately ten hours from China’s Fujian Province to Matsu islands of Taiwan to “seek freedom.” According to the CNA, the man came …
Chinese man swims 10 hours to Taiwan island seeking freedom Read More
The Philippine’s Defense Chief shared on Thursday, 20 July 2023, that China’s threat to invade Taiwan has been closely monitored by his team on a daily basis. “We really have …
Philippines closely monitors threat of China invasion of Taiwan Read More
The British consulting firm Henley & Partners recently released the “Henley Passport Index,” ranking Singapore the most powerful passport globally with visa-exempt status for 192 countries. The Index ranks 199 …
Singapore passport ranked most powerful passport globally Read More
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi had discussions with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday, 14 July 2023, saying the European Union should “clarify” the positioning of the strategic …
China tells EU to “clarify” its position on strategic partnership with Beijing Read More
Taiwan has started a two-day missile live-firing test in southern Pingtung county as a part of its annual military exercises on Monday, 3 July 2023. According to AFP via the …
Taiwan starts two-day missile live-firing test Read More
The Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 showing that Taiwan rose up to the 6th most competitive …
Taiwan rises to 6th in IMD world competitiveness rankings Read More
The Seoul International Book Fair will be held in Seoul, South Korea, from 14-18 June 2023 under the theme of “Nonhuman” which refers to human-related issues like climate crisis, extinctions …
“Nonhuman” themed International Book Fair to be held in Seoul Read More
10 Chinese warplanes crossed the border at the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, June 11. This is stated by the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense according to the news agency Reuters. Taiwan’s …
Chinese military jets cross Taiwanese border again Read More
The Nordic countries have been increasingly vocal about their concerns regarding the rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. This editorial explores the various reasons behind their focus on this issue …
Why Nordic countries are focusing on Taiwan Read More
The Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, has begun her sold-out Asia Tour, first in Manila, the Philippines and Taiwan. “My biggest concert yet. Thank you Manila for a magical night,” she …
Laufey kicks start Asia Tour in Manila and Taiwan Read More
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged caution in the Taiwan Strait’s tension in his speech during the Stockholm China Forum on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, saying it can also affect …
Swedish PM says tension in Taiwan Strait also affects Europe Read More
A new study by researchers from the University of Singapore shows that 55% of all Chinese surveyed are in favor of an ‘armed reunification’ with Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping …
More than 50 percent of the Chinese are prepared to go to war against Taiwan Read More
The Norwegian artist, Peder Elias, announced on his social media that he will perform at “So Wonderful Festival” in Taoyuan, Taiwan on 3 June 2023. Elias is known from his …
Norwegian artist Peder Elias to perform in Taiwan Read More
China is letting travel agencies resume the sale of group tours for Taiwan residents to visit the mainland. This is according to a Reuters report quoting China’s Taiwan Affairs Office …
China to allow group tours from Taiwan Read More
Two members of the Swedish parliament have urged the government and the EU to provide military support to Taiwan. Swedish lawmaker Joar Forssell of the Liberals told SVT on Saturday, …
Swedish legislators urge the government to back Taiwan’s militarily Read More
Taiwan is kept out of the World Health Organization (WHO) due to pressure from China. This impacts the efforts to improve the health situation situation in Taiwan, according to Health …
Taiwan wants to join the WHO against China’s wishes Read More
Asia internet cable projects by leading telecoms and technology firms are facing delays due to the tensions involving South China Sea and how China positions itself. Because China has claimed …
Asia internet cable projects delay due to South China Sea tensions Read More
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with the Swedish parliamentary delegation at the Presidential Office on Thursday, May 18. After the meeting the President said that she hopes members of the …
Taiwanese President meets with Swedish delegation Read More
Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Klement Ruey-sheng Gu, urged the Nordic country to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO). According to Taiwan News, Taiwan currently does not have …
Taiwan urges Sweden to back its inclusion in WHO Read More
A Swedish parliamentary delegation including Markus Wiechel, Sara Gille, Nima Gholam Ali Pour, and Rasmus Giertz arrived in Taiwan for a six-day official visit. According to Taiwan News, the delegation’s …
Swedish lawmakers arrives in Taiwan for official visit Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced it will resume sailing in Asia after more than three years when the newly revitalized Norwegian Jewel makes her grand return to Tokyo on …
Norwegian Cruise Line to resume sailing in Asia after three years Read More
Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said during an interview on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr that there is the possibility of conflict with China to happen in 2027. “We are …
Taiwan foreign minister says 2027 could be the year of conflict with China Read More
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced the sold out of her concert tickets in Asia and Australia tour. She will start her tour in May 2023 in the Philippines and Taiwan …
Asia & Australia concert tickets of Chinese-Icelandic artist “Laufey” sold out Read More
The Smart City Asia International Expo and Forum 2023 was launched at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Thursday, 13 April 2023 and …
Vietnam holds Smart City Asia International Expo in HCM City Read More
China’s military simulated strikes near Taiwan on Sunday, the second day of a large-scale exercise. It came to a tense situation as nearly 20 warships, about ten from China and …
China continues military exercises around Taiwan after US visit Read More
Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan’s defense ministry. The Taiwan Strait is the unofficial barrier between the two sides. Nine Chinese fighter …
Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line Read More
Taiwan’s former president Ma Ying-jeou is open to meet with Xi Jinping when he makes a historic visit to China later in March. Even though, there are not yet any …
Taiwan’s former president is open to meet with Xi Jinping during visit in China Read More
The Taiwanese government has been urged to study and adopt Finland’s military concept to strengthen its readiness for a potential Chinese invasion. The suggestion was recently made public by British …
Taiwan urged to adopt Finland’s military concept Read More
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The Freedom House’s latest report showed that Sweden, Finland, and Norway were ranked the first as the freest countries out of 210 countries, globally. Respectively, Taiwan was ranked the second …
Sweden, Finland, and Norway ranked first in Freedom House country and Taiwan rated the 7th Read More
Taiwan was ranked the 4th place out of 184 countries in the 2023 Index of Economic Freedom, reported Taiwan News. The country’s president, Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said the Index of …
Taiwan ranks 4th in Economic Freedom Index 2023 Read More
Taiwan’s defense ministry recently reported that it had spotted nineteen Chinese air force planes, 19 J-10 fighters, in its air defense zone, ADIZ, on the first of March 2023. According …
Taiwan reports 19 Chinese air force planes in its air defense zone Read More
The Alliance Handicraft Wooden Fine Art Corporation (Liên Minh Company) will hold the “Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA EXPO)” at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho …
Vietnam to hold International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair in March Read More
Taiwan is planning to offer tourists $165 American dollars per person to go on vacation in the country. Cash rewards will also be offered to tour groups to encourage them …
Taiwan will pay tourists to visit Read More
Danish shipping group Maersk has filed a lawsuit against Taiwanese Evergreen. Evergreen is the owner and operator of the container ship Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for six …
Maersk sues Evergreen over blockage Read More
Mikko Karna, chairman of the Finnish Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group, and Finnish lawmaker Tom Packalen met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday, February 7. Karna said, it was an honor …
Finland hopes to improve economic ties to Taiwan Read More