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The Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) successfully held its November meeting on 27 November 2025 at the German Club Manila. The session featured Mr. Knut Arild Hareide, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners Association, who shared valuable insights based on the maritime industry’s experiences in 2025 and offered perspectives on expectations and key trends for 2026.

Participants engaged in lively ...

NordCham Philippines participates in the Smoke-Free Summit 2025 today, 19 November, at Cove Manila, Okada, an event organized by our Platinum Business Partner, PMFTC Inc., with a vision of a smoke-free future.
Representing NordCham Philippines are Axel Fries, Executive Director, Maan Yu, Business Partnerships & Events Manager, and Jose Reyes, Business Partnerships & Events Associate. Later today ...

Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum 2025 Showcases How Trust and Transparency Drive Leadership and Collaboration

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) is all set for the upcoming Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum 2025, featuring a new theme that reflects the voices and feedback of our members.

This year’s Forum will bring together Nordic Ambassadors, Private Sector Partners, and Government representatives in an open and constructive dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation and improving ...

NordCham Philippines, represented by Bo Lundqvist, President, and Axel Fries, Executive Director, joined government leaders, ambassadors, and fellow chamber representatives at the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Convention 2025 held on 04 November 2025 at The Manila Hotel.

On 30 October 2025, the Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) convened at the German Club Manila for its October session, bringing together key stakeholders from the maritime sector to discuss industry developments and opportunities.

The highlight of the meeting was a presentation by Mr. Meneleo Carlos III, President of the Shipyards Association of the Philippines, who shared valuable insights on the ...

On October 30, 2025, the 8th Speed Networking Night took place at Dusit Thani Manila, bringing together over 100 professionals from diverse industries including finance, technology, real estate, and more.

NordCham Philippines attended the 20th Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE) organized by the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), held on 28–30 October 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.
Representing NordCham were Maan Yu, Business Partnerships & Events Manager, and Jose Reyes, Business ...

On 17 October, NordCham Philippines met with Ambassador Patrick Chuasoto, Philippine Ambassador to Sweden, at the NordCham Office in Makati City to discuss ways to further enhance economic cooperation between the Philippines and the Nordic region.

NordCham Honorary Partner, Project BANTU Ph, and their Executive Director, Jaime Benedicto, warmly welcomed Axel Fries, NordCham Philippines Executive Director, to their Casa Bantu Community Center in San Andres Bukid, Manila.

The center provides a safe and nurturing space for underprivileged children to learn, play, and grow, offering activities like art, dance, and sports, as well as ...