Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Wind Export Association and The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei 丹麥商務辦事處 have found this Wind Energy Asia a very important event to join. The Wind Energy Asia conference …
Meet Danish companies at Wind Energy Asia 2021 Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture …
Chinese Geely and Taiwanese FoxConn form joint venture Read More
The Swedish Zinzino Group announced on 3 March 2021 that the group’s revenue increased with a total of 33% during February 2021 compared to the year before. Zinzino AB is …
Swedish Zinzino Group reports strong sales growth during February Read More
3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei announced they are looking for a new colleague to join the Trade Council’s Commercial Department in a position as Commercial Officer, with a special …
The Trade Council of Denmark in Taipei is looking for offshore wind energy specialist Read More
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it would again allow people from CECC’s list of low- and medium-risk countries/regions who are eligible to enter Taiwan and wish to …
Taiwan allows entry from low-medium risk countries from 1 March Read More
A Swedish television program “Foreign Offices” which covers current international affairs, aired on 23 February 2021 a special episode discussing Taiwan’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The episode, titled “Virus-free …
Swedish TV program discussed Taiwan’s handling of Covid-19 Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More
Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …
Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030 Read More
Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …
Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei welcomed their new member in a statement,as follow: We’re pleased to welcome yet another individual member to the ranks of the Swedish Chamber …
SwedCham Taipei welcomed February with a new member Read More
At least four leading Danish, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Singaporean, and US-based offshore contractors or consortia are said to be chasing a prized engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract tied to …
Danish and Asian companies compete for contract to build offshore wind project in Taiwan Read More
On 15 February 2021 Finland launched the campaign themes for its candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council. The themes of the Finnish campaign are the rights of women …
Finland launched candidacy campaign for the UN Human Rights Council Read More
On 17 February 2021, the Swedish Institute announced programme opening in Asia. The statement read: “Are you one of the most ambitious and innovative leaders in Vietnam? Do you want …
Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2021 focus on sustainability Read More
By Hanna Bennett There are numerous opportunities for business expansion in Taiwan. But, like any country, you must be compliant with the Taiwanese law to take your business there and …
How to Hire Foreigners in Taiwan Read More
Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …
Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia Read More
According to an announcement from Rickard Jönsson, Head of department at Church of Sweden abroad (Svenska kyrkan), the church will not have a priest in Hong Kong and China during …
No priest on-site at the Church of Sweden in Hong Kong in spring 2021 Read More
Waste heat and geothermal heat make up one of the World’s largest energy sources and it is highly underutilized today. The Climeon Heat Power System uses this energy source to …
Swedish Climeon AB landed in Taiwan Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Affairs, Denmark has introduced increased restrictions upon arrival in order to limit the spread of new virus variants and prevent the …
Denmark introduces mandatory test and 10 days isolation upon entry Read More
You have ideas and ambitions within offshore wind? Here is your chance. Global leading offshore wind company Ørsted is offering 8 scholarships for Taiwanese students of wind energy, studying in Taiwan …
Ørsted is offering 8 scholarships for Taiwanese students to study wind energy in Taiwan or abroad Read More
Do you want to know what it’s like to go from entrepreneur to business owner in Taiwan? Young Professional in Taiwan invited to an interactive seminar on 23 February 2021. …
Young Professionals in Taiwan are invited to “Swedish Entrepreneurs Guide to Taiwan” interactive seminar on 23 Feb Read More
Before moving to the shopping festivals, there’s one thing about Chinese consumers you should know: they love small gifts even though it’s a cheap one. They usually act fast if …
5 Shopping Festivals in China You Must Know Read More
On 31 January 2021 Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said that Taiwan could face delays in the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine from British-Swedish vaccine developer AstraZeneca, after the EU …
Taiwan could face delivery delay on Covid-19 Vaccine after the EU tightened vaccine export rules Read More
According to Cruise Industry News, Cruise Ships will be back in service from February onwards. Nordic and Asian Cruise Ship lovers can now again enjoy the great value vacation that …
Cruise Ships are back in service in Asia and the Nordics from February Read More
According to a new study released by the Sydney Lowy Institute, Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand are amongst the countries in the world which have handled the pandemic best. The independent …
New Study: Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand amongst countries that has handled the pandemic best Read More
LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) introduced last week the new LEGO VIDIYO. LEGO® VIDIYO™ is a playful and innovative music video maker experience designed to celebrate and expand …
LEGO and Universal Music Group introduce new LEGO VIDIYO Read More
When Covid-19 first spread from China, Asians became targets of racism in Scandinavia and the rest of the West. Now after the spread of the virus has changed in China, …
Foreigners in Asia targets of Covid-19 related racisms Read More
On 27 January 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce announced that The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei is looking for an intern, the statement reads: To foster young, creative business …
SwedCham Taipei’s internship position is now open for applications Read More
On 28 January 2021 The Finnish embassy in Hanoi announced: The municipal elections are approaching! Do you have a home county in Finland, but are you temporarily staying abroad during …
Vote by Mail material for Finland’s municipal election available for Finns abroad Read More
27 January 2021 – Singapore has once again retained its place as the most livable location for East Asian expatriates, continuing a trend which stretches back to 2005. This was …
Singapore named the most livable location in the world for 15th year in a row Read More
Falling in love with a non-EU citizen comes with a very high price tag for Danes wanting to settle down with their spouses or partners in Denmark. Family reunification in …
The expensive and long process of settling down in Denmark with a non-EU national spouse Read More
On 21 January 2021, the Danish Trade Council Taipei and the leading Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted brought the national food of Denmark – Smørrebrød, to Forte Hotel Changhua’s Denmark …
Taste the flavor of Denmark at Forte Hotel Changhua in Taiwan Read More
Denmark’s parliament is considering a resolution to support Taiwan’s bid to return to the World Health Organization (WHO), despite opposition from China, according to Danish media and Taiwan’s representative office. …
Denmark considering to support Taiwan’s bid to return to the World Health Organization (WHO) Read More
The Danish company, Too Good To Go, is an app where consumers can purchase food that would otherwise be thrown away, and instead pick up the food at cut-down prices. …
Danish app offers a way to rescue delicious, unsold food from local shops and restaurants Read More
According to a YouGov survey released in December 2020, suffering from mental health problems including depression and anxiety differentiates according to the country of residence. This is something businesses with …
Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad Read More
Danish Trade Council in Taipei invites the Danish community in Taipei to ride a bike in nature surrounding together on 30 January, as follow: COME BIKE WITH US! As the …
Biking in natural route with the Danish Trade Council in Taipei on 30 January Read More
Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …
Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
There is an unpredictable shortage of shipping containers in Asia and it has never been more expensive to transport a container of goods from Asia to other parts of the …
Asia in container crisis as world’s demand for medical equipment increase Read More
For students who are interested in studying overseas are invited to join the biggest event for the education and training sector in Finland – Educa – This year the event …
Finland’s Education and Training sector event goes online on 29-30 Jan Read More
A majority of the Danish parliament, not including the government, has proposed that Taiwan should be allowed to return to the WHO despite strong Chinese opposition. According to Jyllands-Posten, Danish …
Danish parliament wants Taiwan to rejoin WHO – China opposes Read More
Fresh and frozen fish is a large part of the diet in Malaysia. According to a report released by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 87 percent of the Malaysian respondents …
Norweigan Seafood Council reports on seafood consumption in Malaysia Read More
Royal Embassy of Denmark released on 9 January 2021 an update on the latest travel restrictions. A flight ban has been imposed on transportation of passengers from the entire world, …
Denmark introduces entry restrictions for all travelers until 17 January 2021 Read More
Henley & Partners has released the latest results of the 2021 Henley Passport Index which shows how powerful the Asian and Nordic passports are in terms of travel freedom. The …
Asia’s & Scandinavia’s best and worst visa-free passports revealed Read More
In a recent interview with Swedish Newspaper Expressen, China’s ambassador to Sweden Gui Congyou makes it very clear that there is no room for negotiation or discussion regarding the case …
No room for negotiation from the Chinese side about imprisoned Swedish-Chinese Gui Minhai Read More
Study in Finland announced on 2 January 2020 that the joint application period to studies starting in autumn (September) 2021 will be open 7-20 January 2021 at Studyinfo.fi. See instructions …
Study in Finland Autumn programmes 2021 open for applications on 7 January Read More
Effective from 2 January 2021, the Norwegian government has imposed mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 …
Norway introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing and digital registration for all travelers Read More
Helsinki Times will from now on be published in Chinese language in addition to English. The new edition launched 1 January 2021 has been in the planning for more than …
Helsinki Times launches new Chinese language edition Read More