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Swedish investment firm EQT is considering selling two English-language education businesses in Vietnam in a deal that could be worth around US$500 million, according to Bloomberg. The businesses are ILA … The post Swedish EQT considers sale of Vietnam education businesses appeared first on Scandasia .
A new direct cargo route between Oslo and Shanghai has been launched by China Southern Airlines. It is expected to carry a capacity of around 200 tonnes of salmon from … The post New Oslo-Shanghai route expands Norwegian salmon export to China appeared first on Scandasia .
A Norwegian-linked developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a 50MW artificial intelligence data centre in Oton, Iloilo, in the Philippines, following a contentious public consultation. The proposed project, known … The post Norwegian developer withdraws proposed AI data centre project in Philippines appeared first on Scandasia .
Finland’s Deputy Head of Mission in Indonesia, Teemu Laakkonen, represented the Jakarta Dragons at the City of Heroes ice hockey tournament in Surabaya. The tournament was held from 14 to … The post Finnish diplomat takes to the ice at international tournament in Indonesia appeared first on Scandasia .
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has opened registration for its annual Midwinter Ball, which will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Singapore. The gala will … The post SwedCham Singapore opens registration for Midwinter Ball appeared first on Scandasia .
Denmark and Indonesia are exploring closer cooperation in pharmaceuticals, laboratory development and life sciences following a visit by Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority to Denmark. Representatives from the two countries … The post Denmark and Indonesia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation appeared first on Scandasia .
The Philippines and Iceland have agreed on a new framework that could allow airlines to operate daily passenger services between the two countries. Officials concluded the negotiations in Reykjavik on … The post Philippines and Iceland agree framework for daily air services appeared first on Scandasia .
A Thai secondary school choir has won gold and silver medals at the World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden. The Chulada Choir represents Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Secondary School in Bangkok. … The post Thai school choir wins gold and silver at World Choir Games in Sweden appeared first on Scandasia .
The Danish Embassy in Beijing has welcomed Maise Biørn Jørgensen as a new member of its political team. Jørgensen will focus on China’s foreign and development policy. However, the embassy … The post Danish Embassy in Beijing welcomes new political team member appeared first on Scandasia .
Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Sakari Puisto, will travel to China from 8 to 10 September with a business delegation of more than 40 Finnish companies. The delegation will visit … The post Finland to bring more than 40 companies to China for business visit appeared first on Scandasia .
Nordic business organisations in Thailand are organising a joint visit to the Royal Copenhagen factory in Saraburi on 25 September. The event is open to both members and non-members, with … The post Nordic groups to host joint factory visit at Royal Copenhagen in Thailand appeared first on Scandasia .
Denmark’s Ambassador to China Michael Starbæk Christensen visited Carlsberg China’s Dazhulin Brewery in Chongqing on 6 August. The ambassador was accompanied by Minister Counsellor Jonas Bruntse Dahl Nielsen. They met … The post Danish ambassador visits Carlsberg’s Chongqing brewery appeared first on Scandasia .
Thirty students from Sweden and Norway have received Taiwanese government scholarships for studies in Taiwan in 2026. Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Phoebe Yeh, hosted an award ceremony on 14 August. … The post Thirty Swedish and Norwegian students receive Taiwan scholarships appeared first on Scandasia .
Nordic business leaders and diplomats will join the Green Industries Summit 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on 10 September. NordCham Vietnam will organise the full-day conference. It will focus … The post Nordic business leaders to join Vietnam green industries summit appeared first on Scandasia .
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has partnered with Danish Startup Group (DSG) as part of an effort to engage more closely with Denmark’s startup ecosystem. The partnership will see Temu take … The post Temu partners with Danish Startup Group to support danish startups appeared first on Scandasia .
Danish electronic music producer HEDEGAARD has spent two months travelling through western China, using traditional music as inspiration for a new project. The musician, whose real name is Rasmus Hedegaard, … The post Danish producer turns Chinese folk traditions into electronic music appeared first on Scandasia .
