Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland has placed Filipino seafarers and maritime cooperation high on his agenda in the Philippines. More than 25,000 Filipino seafarers work aboard Norwegian or Norwegian-controlled vessels, Netland …
Kristian Netland puts 25,000 Filipino seafarers high on Norway’s agenda Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila hosted a three-day visit by the Norwegian National Police Directorate to strengthen cooperation with the Philippine National Police, the embassy states in a press …
Norway and Philippines strengthen police cooperation Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, the Swedish and Finnish embassies in Manila, is supporting a new food rescue project in …
Nordic embassies step up fight against hunger in Manila Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and Palawan-based NGO Roots of Health marked World AIDS Day with a forum on 1 December. Speakers highlighted youth and community-led initiatives as key …
Norway backs youth-led HIV prevention efforts in the Philippines Read More
Nordic ambassadors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently visited the Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines to strengthen cooperation with local partners and reaffirm their commitment to peacebuilding. The …
Nordic ambassadors reaffirm peace support in Bangsamoro Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, together with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and maritime agencies, organized the seminar “Training Women to Rise: Navigating the Future of the Maritime …
Norwegian Embassy in Manila encourages women’s inclusion in maritime sector Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has welcomed Øystein Bell as its new First Secretary, Head of Administration, and Consul. Øystein previously served as First Secretary at the Norwegian Embassy …
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila welcomes new First Secretary Read More
The Nordic Embassies in the Philippines recently hosted a debriefing session for representatives from the Pasig City Government, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Department of …
Nordic Embassies share circular economy insights with Philippine leaders Read More
The Nordic Embassies in the Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pasig City to assist the local government in transitioning to a circular economy. Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael …
Nordic Embassies and Pasig City sign MOU to support circular economy transition Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila is closely monitoring the situation following the eruption of the Kanlaon volcano on December 9, 2024. The eruption has prompted the evacuation of over 87,000 …
Norwegian Embassy in Manila alerts citizens amid Kanlaon Volcano eruption Read More
Norway has strengthened its commitment to human rights in the Philippines through a partnership with the United Nations (UN). The collaboration aims to bolster legal and justice systems while safeguarding …
UN agreement: Norway supports human rights in the Philippines Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid and the Philippine Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on specialized training in disarmament and non-proliferation at the Arms Management and Destruction Conference in Makati. …
Norwegian People’s Aid and the Philippine Navy partner for disarmament Read More
Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst will take the stage at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) on September 13, 2024, to explore the intricacies of writing Nordic Noir. …
Norwegian Author Jørn Lier Horst to takes the stage at Manila International Book Fair Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster has stated that he expect Norway to increase the trading with the Philippines in the future. He stated this to reporters during the reception …
Strong economic ties between Norway and the Philippines Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila joined one of the largest food shows in the Philippines last week. The World Food Exposition was held at 2-5 of August, where the …
Norwegian Embassy in Manila eyes boost in trade for fresh salmon in the Philippines Read More
Two multi-awarded Norwegian authors Håkon Øvreås and Kristin Roskifte are coming to Manila, the Philippines. Håkon Øvreås is the author of “Brown“. Kristin Roskifte is the author of “Everybody Counts“. …
Multi-awarded Norwegian authors to tell tales in the Philippines Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila together with NCE Maritime CleanTech will organize the Asian Development Bank (ADB) virtual Business Opportunity Seminar series with Norway, “Green Shipping Opportunities” on 2 …
ADB’s “Green Shipping Opportunities” webinar with Norway Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador, Mr. Bjørn Staurset extended a round of courtesy calls before his leave after four years of duty on 11 August 2022. He met Administrator Atty. Hernani Fabia …
Norwegian Ambassador pays farewell calls in the Philippines Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bjørn Jahnsen recently met with the heads of Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), and the Ministry …
Norway discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
Sten Evjeberg Hansen of Nexans Norway AS recently visited the Norwegian Embassy in Manila to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) in the Philippines. Nexans and …
Nexans celebrates successful conclusion of Power Grid project in the Philippines Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila has teamed up with Metro Channel in producing a three-part special featuring Norway’s trademark seafood treasures to be showcased in the show “Casa Daza” premiering …
Join Filipino Chef Sandy Daza in creating dishes using premium Norwegian seafood Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila and UN Women continue to build peace in the southern Philippine region of Bangsamoro through a one-year program launched recently by UN Women Philippines, with …
Norway and UN Women continue to build peace in the southern Philippines Read More
The Philippines has had one of the longest and most strict lockdowns in the world. With 500 days of lockdown, the staff working at the Norwegian Embassy in Manila have …
500 days in lockdown – how the Norwegian Embassy in Manila worked during covid-19 times Read More