Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen, the former world chess champion and current World No. 1, married his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone on January 4, 2024. The couple exchanged vows in …
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen marries Ella Victoria Malone in Oslo Read More
Tori May Hansen, a determined 16-year-old, recently showcased her dedication to her dreams by traveling over 26 hours from Singapore to Denmark to attend her audition for the popular TV 2 …
Hopeful ‘X Factor’ contestant traveled from Singapore to Denmark for audition Read More
The Mental Health Film Festival Singapore (MHFFS) is set to showcase six impactful films from various countries, including contributions from Denmark and Finland, during its fifth edition. The festival will …
Singapore youth drive Mental Health Film Festival Read More
Danish entrepreneur Kia Holm Reimer, the founder of Expat Advising, recently shared her insights on a podcast featured by Channel NewsAsia. Her consultancy is dedicated to assisting expatriates in adapting …
Danish entrepreneur shares expat insights on Channel NewsAsia podcast Read More
4.5 years. That’s how long Singaporean creative consultant and content strategist Melody Tan (@meowiie2 on Instagram) and her Swedish boyfriend Johan were in a long-distance relationship, before Melody took a …
From Singapore to Sweden by the force of love Read More
DSV Air & Sea Singapore has signed an agreement with Volvo Truck to purchase its first electric truck – a Volvo FL. The truck is set to be delivered in …
Electric Volvo truck is coming to Singapore Read More
Major cities like Stockholm, Sweden, impose charges on vehicles entering and traveling within congested zones. In this article, Malaysia examines the implications in Kuala Lumpur when applying these charges, as …
Similar traffic congestion charges for KL and Singapore as in Stockholm, Sweden Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore invited to the 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session: Nordic tech companies ready to venture into Singapore, HongKong, or Tokyo and get …
The 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session webinar date sets for 12 May Read More
The Swedish company Alfa Laval, global provider of specialized products and solutions for heavy industry, heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has secured an order with a value of …
Swedish Alfa Laval secures SEK 75 million wastewater treatment order in Singapore Read More
Three Nordic nations, Denmark, Finland and Norway, are placed well as countries with a robust economic safety in new report ‘The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report Special Edition 2020’. …
Denmark, Finland and Norway praised for having robust economic safety nets during the pandemic Read More
Causes Week 2020 runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups in Singapore, and shows how they are making a difference …
New focus on Danish charity ‘Cycling Without Age’ in Singapore Read More
Singaporean fans of Norwegian seafood can enjoy scrumptious products directly from the source with less waiting time for your next dinner gathering. The Norwegian embassy in Singapore announced on 19 …
Norwegian seafood delivers freshness to Singaporean fans Read More
The European Union Delegation to Singapore published 6 August 2020 a report on trade industry with positive result of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) has proven to be beneficial …
Rising imports from Singapore to the EU proves that EUSFTA is beneficial to both sides Read More
Leckerbaer, the world class dessert brand from Copenhagen, has reach out to the eastern side of the world As of 23 July 2020, Leckerbaer has opened a flagship store in …
The Danish Leckerbaer opens first Asia store in Singapore Read More
Novo Holdings announced on 2 July 2020 that Amit Kakar will be new Head of Business Development for Singapore branch. Amit Kakar will start in his new role on 1 …
Novo Holdings announce new Head of Business Development in Asia Read More
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) announced on 24 June 2020, it is in talks with Sweden’s Ericsson regarding the equipment providing for its 5G and localized networks. Meanwhile, the Starhub and M1 …
Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei chosen to build 5G network for Singapore Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Singapore H.E. Anita Nergaard published an official statement with all information for travel restrictions for your consideration, on 5 June 2020. Please read full story here
The Norwegian ambassador gathered travel restrictions in Singapore for travelers and residents Read More
Norwegian offshore EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor Aragon has won a contract to deliver topside modules for Malaysia-based Yinson’s Anna Nery FPSO that will produce oil from Petrobras’ Marlim field …
Norwegian offshore engineering won Malaysian base crude oil production company contract Read More
The European Union Delegation Singapore published an emergency contact information for every EU citizens to get in touch and coming home on 16 April 2020. The list of contacts is …
The EU Delegation Singapore published list of emergency contacts Read More
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is streamlining its operations concentrating remaining flights within only one terminal. Beginning on 28 March 2020,12:01AM, the following airlines will be operating to and from …
Flights advisary for travellers in Philippines Read More
Nordic gas supplier Gasum has secured a contract to bunker LNG as a fuel for two new dual-fuel powered crude shuttle tankers when they enter service in 2020 under a …
Nordic gas supplier secured contract with Singaporean AET tankers Read More
Cactus Communications, a global scientific communications company, announced that it has acquired UNSILO, a Denmark-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) company that specializes in text analytics, linguistics, …
Singaporean company acquires Danish AI language company Read More
Danish consulting engineer Ramboll has announced the acquisition of Singaporean consultant Web Structures, which specialises in design and engineering services for high-rise buildings, on 7 January 2020. The deal will …
Ramboll acquires Singaporean consultant Web Structures Read More
Denmark’s largest sports chain Sportmaster has been sold to a Singaporean company, which coincidentally has the same name, Sportmaster Operations. The Singaporean company operates hundreds of stores in Easterne Europe …
Danish largest sport store chain sold to Singaporean company Read More
For the last six months, during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Embassy of Finland has focused actively in the theme of sustainability. The highlights of the …
Finnish embassy in Singapore sum up their sustainability movements in 2019 Read More
Singapore aircraft leasing company, Avation has taken out a green loan from Deutsche Bank to finance its purchase of an ATR 72-600 plane. Aviation will then lease it out to …
Singapore company leases new environmentally friendly aircrafts to Braathens Regional Airways Read More
The first part of a huge Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO), that has been built in Singapore for the Johan Castberg oil field in Norway, is now on …
Singapore-constructed Norwegian FPSO module on its way home Read More
The Swedish Lucia tradition was brought to the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay by the talented “SWEA Lucia Choir” on 1 December 2019. The SWEA (Swedish Women’s Educational …
SWEA member celebrated Swedish Lucia tradition at flower dome, Singapore Read More
Finnish industrial crane maker Konecranes has agreed to buy the outstanding 50% stake in its MHE-Demag joint venture in Southeast Asia from partner Jebsen & Jessen for 147 million euros …
Finnish Konecranes bought remaining 50% stake in MHE-Demag South East Asia Read More
Malaysia has joined the major bunkering hubs of neighbouring Singapore and UAE’s Fujairah in effecting a ban on discharge of wash water from the open-loop style of exhaust gas cleaning …
Malaysia announced ban on discharge wash water from open-loop scrubber Read More
The Danish Lego Group partnered up with National Design Centre, DesignSingapore, Participate in Design, as well as the Infocomm Media Development Authority, to host the first ever “Build The Change” …
LEGO Singapore invited all to play at National Design Centre Read More
Telenor Group, the Norwegian multinational telecommunication company, has signed an agreement with Carousell, one of the world’s fastest growing classifieds, in Singapore on 21st November 2019. Johan Rostoft, head of …
Telenor enters classified app market: Takes 32 pct. stake in Carousell Read More
Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Finland, published an official statement regarding The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore, which enters into force on …
Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore Read More
Sentosa’s Island Lights, showcasing installations by local and international artists, takes place at Sentosa Cove Village Singapore until Dec 31. Among the artists, you will find Singaporean Danis artist Tina …
Danish artist featuring interactive light arts at Sentosa Cove Singapore Read More
Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO), a Norwegian offshore service company, has announced that by February 2020 it will be closing its wholly owned subsea services subsidiary, Swire Seabed AS as a …
Norwegian offshore service company announced their closure Read More
The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore’s PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the creation of smart technologies for the marine sector.The signing ceremony was attended by Finland’s Minister of …
Finland and Singapore to collaborate on smart technology for the marine sector Read More
A-ha, a Norwegian trio synth-pop band will perform at Turf Club (Kranji) on 21st March 2020. This will be their first ever concert in Singapore and their only show in …
A-ha will perform the only concert in southeast asia in March 2020 Read More
Business Finland will co host a launching event with BC Platforms and Quintiles and IMS Health.Inc, on 13th November 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. BC Platforms’ …
Business Finland to co-host a launching event of a genomic data management platform in Singapore Read More
Fjällräven collections are now available at the Outside store located at Plaza Kuala Lumpur and at the retailer’s two stores on Singapore’s Orchard Road. The Swedish brand was founded in …
Fjällräven store opens in Singapore Read More
H.E Dorte Bech Vizard, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, has been giving creative direction to the Poinsettia Wishes floral display that adds iconic Nordic landmarks to the annual Christmas Wonderland …
Danish ambassador adds Nordic touch to Christmas Wonderland event Read More
FMSI Norway-based Clean Marine and Indonesian engineering specialist announced that the companies agreed to cooperate to create a leading provider of exhaust gas cleaning systems. “We are pleased to announce …
Norwegian engineering specialist providing new system for clean marine in Singapore and Indonesia Read More
During 10 – 12 January Finland’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä and a Team Finland business delegation promoted Finnish meat and liquor production companies in Singapore. Pure ingredients …
Finnish minister, liquor and meat delegation, minister in Singapore Read More
The Danish Marine Engineers Society based in Singapore is looking for new members across Southeast Asia. The society was established in 2012 and is a branch of the Danish Association for Marine …
Danish Marine Engineers Society looking for members Read More
Singapore is the best prepared country in the world for the new digital economy. On Wednesday 6 July 2016 the World Economic Forum published its Networked Readiness Index and for …
Singapore is number one in digital readiness, followed by Scandinavia Read More
Sommerferie, sommarlov, kesäloma. Summer is over us, and for many the month of July equals going away for summer holiday. But for those who will spend their summer in sunny Singapore, …
Enjoy summer at Scandinavian seamens’ churches in Singapore Read More
Ultra Singapore spares no expense, and this year 2016 the mega dance music festival has loaded their artist list with huge names from all over the world. Award-winning and hottest …
Singapore boosts festival with Scandinavian artists Read More
On 7 July 2016 the Danish Minister of Food and the Environment, Esben Lunde Larsen, travels to Singapore to participate in the Singapore International Water Week to share and co-create …
Danish Minister visits Singapore’s International Water Week to discuss Danish water technology Read More
Is it easier to be a hotel guest in Sweden? For people with disabilities, yes. According to Magnus Berglund, accessibility ambassador in Scandic, hotels should be accessible to everyone, and since …
What Singapore can learn from Scandic’s Magnus Berglund Read More
Monday is typically associated with a lot of coffee, but women from Scandinavian Women’s Association in Singapore have found a healthier way to kickstart a new week: the answer is …
Scandinavian women’s way to kickstart Monday: football! Read More
S’pore being the second country in the world with most incidents of diabetes, the Health Promotion Board of Singapore aims to boost the public health in Singapore. After studying Denmark’s …
Singapore to boost public health with help from Denmark Read More