Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Royal Norwegian embassy in Bangkok released on 6 November 2020, new rules of entry to Norway, effective from 9 November 2020. Travelers from red countries must show a certificate on …
Norwegian embassy announced the latest travel restrictions for Norway Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China announced the latest requirements for travelers on 4 November 2020 that said: Attention! China is now tightening the entry rules to China. All foreign …
China tightens travel restrictions from 7 Nov Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Marina Berg shared her view on the pancdemeic with Jakarta Now. “This pandemic is far from over, and we continue to see new local outbreaks …
Ambassador Marina Berg shared her thoughts on the pandemic 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
Since the first local transmission of COVID-19 started a few weeks ago in Rakhine State, the number of infections has been rapidly increasing. Vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons …
Denmark donated reusable masks to Internally Displaced Persons camps in Rakhine state Read More
The Malaysian Norway Business Chamber (MNBC) released an announcement that the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2020 is postponed. The new date may be set to 2021. The statement said: In light …
Norway-Asia Business Summit 2020 Kuala Lumpur Postponed Read More
Members of EuroCham Medical Devices & Diagnostics Sector Committee (MDD SC) presented to the Ministry of Health – National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control 12,000 test kits of …
EUROCHAM donated medical devices and Diagnostics SC test kits to Vietnam Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
A 70 years old man was recorded as patient 428 became the first reported death from COVID-19 in Vietnam. The man lived in Hoi An Town of Quang Nam Province. …
First death from Covid-19 in Vietnam Read More
New Covid-19 cases were found in Danang, Vietnam on 26 July 2020. The Government were quick to announce another restriction to curb spreading including restriction protocols that were lifted are …
Finland embassy urges Finns in Danang to stay informed while Air traffic is suspended for 15 days Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E.Grete Løchen recently shared her thoughts with the Dangkongsan newspaper about the importance of consular affairs in the crisis situation like the Covid-19 pandemic, and the need …
Ambassador Løchen shares thoughts on consular affairs during pandemic Read More
“The way we network is changing now and it will probably be with us for the rest of our lives; it will be a different networking landscape when we come …
Swede Nick Jonsson and partners purchase EGN Singapore franchise Read More
Denmatk, Norway and Sweden are part of a multi national donor group of countries that will resume dispersing relief to people affected by the current eruption of the Taal Vocano …
Scandinavian governments donate relief fund to Taal volcano eruption victims in the Philippines Read More
On 5 May some 150 representatives of the various stakeholders and Danish businesses representatives attended a webinar hosted by the Confederation of Danish Industry
Representatives from the Danish missions in Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam outlined the situation in the respective countries on the topic: ‘Markets in the shadow of Covid-19’.
Covid-19 business impact on Southeast Asia: Danish business webinar report Read More
The Swedish Ministry of Justice published an official statement on 16 April 2020. The subject is in regard of entry ban extension and Covid-19 pandemic situation. The statement said: “Today …
Sweden announced extension on entry ban until 15 May 2020 Read More
Since 9 April 2020, Telenor Myanmar has been using its platform to raise funds for the National-Level Central Committee for covid-19 Prevention, Control and Treatment through an SMS-enabled donation programme. …
Telenor Myanmar gets involved in assisting Central Committee for Covid-19 prevention Read More
Laos Immigration Department announced that foreigners and stateless people who can not leave Laos due to temporary closure of all borders, are able to request visa extensions,on 25 March 2020. …
Stranded travelers in Laos can apply for stay-permits Read More
The Danish Ministry of Foreign created a facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas due to Coronavirus crisis. The statement was published on 21 March 2020 that said: “Are you …
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs created facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas Read More
With ongoing global government policies change in order to combat complex Covid-19 situation, Singapore Airlines is wavering all rebooking fees for tickets issued on or before 15 March 2020, for …
Singapore Airline reduced 96% flights until end of April Read More
The Norwegian government published on 18 March 2020 an official statement as an update on the Covid-19 vaccine effort. The statement said: “Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for …
Nordic countries contribute funds for Covid-19 vaccine research Read More
The Sweden Government decided on18 March 2020, to temporarily stop non-essential travel to Sweden to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and reduce the spread of the virus. The …
Sweden and Indonesia announced temporary travel ban Read More
The Norwegian government published an official press release on 17 March 2020 that said: Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ine Eriksen Søreide said “We are in a serious and unpredictable …
Norwegian government cooperates with airlines to assist Norwegians coming home Read More
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced the latest regulations regarding Covid-19 at a press conference in Manila on 13 March 2020. “Land domestic air and domestic sea travel to and …
President Duterte announced lock down regulations regarding Covid-19 Read More
Thai government announced the latest policies regarding the Coronavirus – Covid 19 situation in Thailand, at the government house, on 12 March 2020. An hour long press conference gave insight …
Thai government announced new travel policy regarding COVID19 Read More
Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa-wavier program for citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic from …
Vietnam suspends visa-wavier program for Nordic countries Read More
The Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (SCII) has implemented a handshake-free zone throughout its building, offices and classrooms to avoid the potential spreading of the coronavirus. This is among a …
SCII Implements Handshake-Free Zone to Thwart Corona Outbreak Read More