Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published recently indicates that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) spent a total amount of US$1.36 billion last year to import weapon …
Sweden provides weapon to China despite EU embargo Read More
Lars Kruse Thomsen and Steven Tynan are the two creators behind Danish Loft Design – a new furniture concept to Bangkok. In less than two months, the two Danes have …
Danish simplicity to Bangkok Read MoreOn Saturday, Danish Ole Kassow, founder of Cycling Without Age, will be visiting Shimano Cycling World in Singapore to present a new concept that gives elderly people the opportunity to get …
Danish concept ‘Cycling Without Age’ is coming to Singapore Read MoreThe Chinese-backed investment group that bought technology and assets from Sweden’s Saab in 2012 now says it plans to build a $400 million factory and R&D unit for electric cars …
Saab owner to build million dollar electric car factory in China Read MoreIntralogistics automation specialist, Cimcorp, has secured the biggest order in its history from Chinese tire manufacturer, Qingdao Sentury Tire Co Ltd, for a turnkey material handling solution at its new …
Finnish Cimcorp secured historical order from China Read MoreAfter 17 years as chaplain for the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, Hans Aage now returns to Denmark. A farewell event will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at Mariner’s …
Danish chaplain leaves Hong Kong Read MoreDanish Kristina Kunz Kharazmi lives in Dubai, and she has been gathering and donating Lego to school children in Manila. In a small city on the outskirts of Manila, 80 schoolchildren get to …
Danish Lego to Manila school children Read MoreChinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan will attend the meeting of defense chiefs of member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia’s St. Petersburg and pay an …
Chinese defense minister visit Finland Read More
International art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur connects artists from six countries. Among the creative minds is Danish artist Charlotte Donvang. Charlotte Donvang has been living in Malaysia since 2003 and …
Danish colourful art in Kuala Lumpur Read More‘Perception Blind Massage’ is a new massage place concept to Bangkok. The place is providing employment for blind or visually impaired therapists, who demonstrate their unique talent for massage therapy …
A perception of blind massage Read MoreWhat started out as a final event for the summer season in the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, has grown to be one of the annual highlights for Danes living …
A peak at Danish Olympics in Hong Kong Read MoreBangkok Business Presentation is a new networking group that allows even small companies to come and present their company for other networkers. The founder is Dane Henrik Jensen. “The reason …
Dane starts new business networking group in Bangkok Read More“We just installed an IPTV box for future events,” Bent Laasholdt says. He is the Danish owner of Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant in Bangkok. The place now shows TV from Scandinavia, which …
Scandinavian TV can now be watched at Admiralen Bangkok Read MoreDanes Worldwide, a global association working to assist and improve rights for Danes living abroad, celebrates the dual citizenship law coming into force September 1st. On the same occasion this years ‘Dane …
Danes Worldwide celebrates dual citizenship Read MoreSurprisingly enough, according to a survey made by World Economic Forum in 2013, Malaysia has better railroad infrastructure than Denmark and Sweden. Malaysia ranks 17, and Denmark is ranked 19 and Sweden …
Malaysia’s railroad systems better than Sweden and Denmark Read MoreHong Kong Vikings is the name of the new Scandinavian football team. The spirit of the team is to combine football with the opportunity to meet other expats and enjoy a …
New Scandinavian football team in Hong Kong Read MoreDanish Mogens Lykketoft is soon to become President of the UN General Assembly. His vision is clear: UN has to change. Climate and social equality will be the central focus in the next …
Danish upcoming President of the UN General Assembly: China show us the way Read MoreThe Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has just signed an agreement with Myanmar. The agreement is suppose to ensure Myanmar with a stable energy supply and welcomes Vestas on a …
Myanmar welcomes Vestas Read MoreYesterday, the Viet Nam Blind Association held a workshop to spotlight a common predicament of many blind people in Viet Nam. While calling for help from international organizations, Swedish and …
Vietnam blind association praises Norway and Sweden Read MoreAll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. That is the premise of the third Human Rights Human Dignity International Film Festival, a weeklong event that …
Scandinavian documentaries on human rights film festival in Yangon Read MoreMay 30, the Consulate General and the Innovation Centre in Shanghai gave Chinese parents presentations about Danish educational matters. The parents especially wanted to learn how Danes go about parenting …
Chinese parents interested in Danish educational matters Read More
Danish Planet Saigon would like to invite everyone to the event ‘Valgflæsk’ on June 18. Location is MadHouse. On Thursday, the next Danish general elections will be held. “Just because some of us …
Danish Planet Saigon celebrates Danish election in Vietnam Read MoreOSLO – Norwegian Special Envoy to the Philippine peace process Elisabeth Slåttum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said civil society should put pressure on the Philippine government (GRP) and …
Distrust hampers GRP-NDF peace talks Read MoreWhile European countries have great expertise in wastewater management, Asian countries are striving to improve their practices to align themselves more closely to the Millennium Development Goals. June 26-27, ASEM provides a …
Asia-Europe meeting on wastewater management and sanitation in Singapore Read MoreChinese investors confirm their interest in Norwegian ports near Russian border. Chinese companies are interested in the development of commercial shipping along the Northern Sea Route, as well as in …
Chinese companies to invest in Norwegian ports Read MoreChinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong is in Finland for a three-day visit. The visit featured an opening ceremony of the Focus China, an extensive showcase of Chinese arts and culture …
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong visits Finland Read More
Only one year ago, Finnish Linda Suomela Hemangkorn jumped out of her comfort zone and started to train with heavy weights. Last month, she won gold in a muscle and physique contest. “It was …
Finn wins Miss Bikini Fitness in Pattaya Read MoreThis week, Bangkok experienced a wave of lightning, and torrential overnight rain left the city flooded. The monsoon season in Thailand has begun, and looking at the weather forecast more lightning will strike the city the …
Increased risk of lightning in big cities Read MoreThis weekend, the Danish band Dúné joins the ‘Voice of the Youth’ festival in Yangon. Besides one other international band from France, 30 local bands from Myanmar will be playing on the scene. …
Danish Electro-rock band plays in Yangon Read MoreTomorrow, all Danes living in Phuket now have a chance to meet both the Danish Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther and the new Danish Consul Søren N. Hede to a get-together …
Danish Ambassador visits Phuket Read MoreJune 13-14, the ‘Voice of the Youth’ festival takes place in Yangon. Behind the project is Turning Tables, an international NGO working to empower and give voice to marginalized youth …
Turning Tables gives a voice to the youth of Myanmar Read MoreAbdul (11) was at sea for one month after he was abducted from his parents in Myanmar. Save the Children is now asking for a long-term solution. ‘With particular focus …
Smugglers are abducting children Read MoreYangon: Saturday, the Kachin Peace Network marked the 4th anniversary of the resumed war in the Kachin region. The organization urges to support the IDP camps where thousands of people are living …
Myanmar network: Kachin victims have been forgotten Read MoreAre receptions at Mandarin Oriental or pool parties at Sofitel So Bangkok not really what you are looking for? Then maybe this exploration will get you up from the chair. Text …
An abandoned urban exploration in Bangkok Read MoreFriis Arne Petersen was recently nominated as Adjunct Professor in international business and international relations at the Asia Research Centre. One June 3 he will hold his inaugural lecture on Copenhagen Business …
Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen nominated as Adjunct Professor Read MoreOn June 4, Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking evening at the Huntsman’s Pub. Besides catching up on the latest news and exchange information, the staff bid farewell to …
Thai Swedish Chamber bid farewell to Ambassador Klaus Molin Read MoreThe Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce together with Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce invite everyone interested to a breakfast talk: ‘Technological Innovations in Healthcare’ followed by a visit of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital – …
Visit award-winning hospital in Thailand Read MoreA 41-year-old Norwegian man was found hanged inside a hotel room in Udon Thani’s Muang district late Wednesday night. The body of the Norwegian national, whose name is being withheld, …
Norwegian man found hanged in Udon Thani Read MoreCan Denmark maintain and develop the strong diplomatic relation with China without compromising on democracy and human rights? Danish Ambassador to China Friis Arne Petersen gives his answer in this …
Five questions for the Danish Ambassador to China Read More
Handcuffing a tourist who believed he was Jesus, bringing back injured trekkers from the wilds or handling a tsunami. Michael Schulz has been dealing with a variety of emergencies in …
Danish SOS agent meets challenges every day Read More
Monday the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand will screen the Danish film ‘The Look of Silence’, a riveting, award winning documentary about an Indonesian optometrist, still tortured by the loss …
Danish documentary film in Bangkok Read MoreThe Danes in Pattaya met the Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther with lots of questions, when he visited Café Kronborg yesterday. The meeting comes after the decision to close the Danish …
Pattaya welcomed the Ambassador and said goodbye to their Consul Read MoreYANGON – Experts of Myanmar and Norway are jointly conducting fishery survey in Myanmar waters and exclusive economic zone, aimed at creating a long-term vision for the establishment of a …
Myanmar: Norway jointly conduct fishery survey Read MoreFinnish PKC Group made its way into the top10 ranking as the third largest EMS-provider in Europe this year. In March, PKC concluded a frame agreement on the establishment of …
Finnish PKC establishes joint venture with Chinese company Read MoreMay 9 it is the official Europe Day. EU institutions open their doors to the public and EU Delegations around the world organize activities on the theme of Europe in the World. “Europe …
Asian countries celebrate Europe Day 2015 Read MoreThe dream of living an easy life away from the cold North can become a nightmare, if you get sick and do not have a health insurance. ‘There is no financial …
Trading Danish health care for a carefree life in Thailand Read More
From August 2015 Danish Supplementary School in Singapore moves from Overseas Family School (OFS) to Canadian International School (CIS). Danish parents with children attending Danish lessons at Overseas Family School (OFS) in …
Danish Supplementary School Moves to CIS Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia is organizing its second Green Business Forum on April 23rd at Raffles Hotel le Royal, in Phnom Penh. The purpose of the conference is …
European Chamber in Cambodia to establish green forum Read MoreFinland responds to the growing demand from the Chinese visitors to visit Finland by opening visa application centers in Beijing and in Shanghai. The two centers will enable faster and …
Finland opens new visa application centre in Beijing and Shanghai Read MoreSource The Local no Published: 15 Apr 2015 10:08 GMT+02:00 A total of 57 countries have been approved as founding members of a new Chinese-backed infrastructure bank, Beijing said on …
Norway joins China bank despite Nobel spat Read More