Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The world is sailing the boat of economic recession for quite a time now. Especially post covid outbreak. But the main question here is to predict, will this inflation impact …
Economic Recession To Affect Cryptocurrency’s Consumption In Asia But How? Read More
It’s becoming more critical to use technology in the workplace. Businesses are increasingly going in this direction, and having one without the other is becoming more complex. Since technological advancement …
Entrepreneurship In Times Of Technology: Opportunities Vs. Challenges Read More
With the increasing number of studies detailing the impacts of fast fashion on the environment, consumers have started to move towards sustainable fashion. While it can be a minefield trying …
VIPOP is leading the way in sustainable fashion practices in Hong Kong Read More
There is no denying the fact that Mobile gaming has made some serious advancements in the gaming industry. According to recent statistics, mobile games are making much more revenue than …
Why Mobile Gaming Industry is the Future Read More
People send money overseas for different reasons, such as settling bills like overseas mortgages or foreign investments. Also, business owners who ship products regularly send cash internationally to suppliers to …
International Money Transfers: 5 Tips To Minimize Charges Read More
The massive size and highly unregulated nature of waterways worldwide have made the maritime environment attractive for criminals of transnational violence. Sea-borne terrorism has become more common since 2000. It …
How aerostats help keep maritime transgression under control? Read More
Consumer spending is increasing everywhere, but nowhere more so than in Asia. If you ignore Asia, you risk missing out on half of the global picture, a $10 trillion consumer …
Future of Asia: The Future of Financial Services Read More
Expatriates in the UAE now have the incentive to send money back home as the currencies of Pakistan, Philippines, and India have hit an all-time low. Recent reports say that …
UAE expats rushing to send money to Pakistan, Philippines, India as currencies plunge to all-time low Read More
As the number of cash remittances from Filipinos peaks, it is possible for the Philippine peso to gain ground on the US Dollar by November and December of the year …
Stock Market Is Challenged As Inflation Likely To Peak 6.7% This Last Quarter Read More
Why spend more than you need to when on the lookout for an office space for your company? There are six key pointers to keep in mind that will ensure …
How To Find The Right Office Space For Your Company In Asia Read More
The Asian economy has been on the rise in recent years. While many factors have contributed to this growth, globalization is undoubtedly one of the biggest players. By opening up …
How Globalization Has Helped The Asian Economy Grow Read More
They must taste good, be nutritious and bountiful, and be environmentally friendly to grow. For the teams in the finals of Pinduoduo’s Smart Agriculture Competition, the bar has risen to …
Pinduoduo Smart Agri Competition promotes greentech through global collaboration Read More
For a woman, being pregnant can be one of the most beautiful experiences. If you are thinking about doing something for the to-be mother, consider purchasing an insurance policy that …
Here’s Why You Should Gift Your Wife the Best Maternity Insurance Policy Read More
By Hanna Bennett There are numerous opportunities for business expansion in Taiwan. But, like any country, you must be compliant with the Taiwanese law to take your business there and …
How to Hire Foreigners in Taiwan Read More
ScandAsia apologizes for mistakenly publishing a very old news item regarding the restructuring of the Danish Foreign representations. The original press release – which was not dated by the ministry …
Correction: Old news item regarding Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, writes the Swedish headquartered global logistics company Greencarrier. An unpredictable fallout has been a shortage of containers. During a pandemic like …
Swedish Greencarrier explains why there are not enough containers Read More
Prior to October, political pundits in the US had been toying with the “October surprise” theory ahead of the US presidential vote on November 3. Whereas Bhim Bhurtel speculated that …
Not So “Surprise” in October for the US Presidential Election than for the Thai Student Protests Read More
The global pandemic has upended countless travelers’ plans. Since mid-March, 20 air carriers, including Philippines Airlines, Hong Kong Express, Jetstar Asia, and Lion Air have suspended flights altogether. Other Asian …
What does a trip to Southeast Asia look like after this pandemic: Good News is Scarce Read More
In the past, East Asia has had a somewhat muddled reputation with regard to cryptocurrency. Many around the world remember things like China’s early reluctance to the spread of bitcoin …
Travelers Might See More Cryptocurrencies in Asia Read More
Sitting on the fourth floor of the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 building next to hustling and bustling Pathum Wan, nearly two dozen students are busy receiving their lessons. Nothing unusual, but …
ScII Adopts Hybrid Teaching and Learning Across all Subjects Read More
Work life balance provides for success, both for companies and their employees – and for joint Nordic events! A high-ranking Singaporean official, four brilliant Nordic business cases and four highly …
Nordic Ambassadors Luncheon: – Work life balance is not a zero-sum game Read More
Hosting a Halloween Party? That’s a good thing, but there is a lot of work that you will have to do. From organizing to sending an invitation to wrapping up. …
3 Theme-based Halloween Party Decoration Ideas For The Spookiest Evening Read More
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is a highly recommended stay for honeymooners from around the world visiting Thailand. Koh Phi Phi was the only destination selected in Thailand in …
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort among worlds best islands for romantic honeymoon Read More
The European Union Delegation to Vietnam has issued a statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Vietnam concerning the recent conviction of Mr Le Dinh Luong. The …
EU criticises Vietnam for human rights breach Read More
In a news statement, dated 3 July 2018 and titled ‘Chinese Embassy Spokesperson’s Remarks on Expressen’s Article About China’ the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom …
Chinese Embassy criticises Swedish media Read More
Ericsson (the Swedish world leader in communications technology and services) is in a leadership crisis and being investigated on corruption. The corporation also announced that large lay-offs are imminent. With …
Ericsson in crisis: CEO fired, suspicions of corruption Read More
Chairman of Danish Vietnamese Association pleads with Scandinavians in Vietnam to support local NGOs in the promotion of equal opportunities, education and healthcare. This June, 2016, the Danish Vietnamese Association …
Shout-out from Danish NGO: Remember your values, Scandinavians! Read More
30 members from Young Professionals gathered on Saturday the 25th of June to celebrate midsummer Swedish style. This is an annual tradition and that’s been one of the main events …
Swedcham HK Young Professionals celebrates Midsummer! Read More
A group of Primary children aged from 6 to 11 years participated in the Tournament of Minds in March. Team Bangkok Prep (students from Year two and three) were the …
Bangkok Prep gains 3rd place at Tournament of Minds Read More
Massive pressure and prolonged protests have finally led to the state of Sarawak in Malaysia stopping the construction of a controversial hydropower project on the Baram River, reports Norway-based Rainforest …
Norwegian NGO contributes to Malaysia scrapping mega dam Read More
On Easter Sunday the 27th of March 2016, SWEA (Swedish Women Educational Association) and the Swedish Church in Bangkok, organized a short, nice service with our priest Lars Rydestad, followed …
Easter with SWEA & Swedish church Bangkok Read More
SWEA Singapore has chosen a new president and is preparing for an intense year with a big meeting with members from all over the world. “SWEA is an amazing network …
Eveline new president of SWEA Singapore Read More
Bangkok Prep will host an Open Morning on Thursday, 28th April 2016 starting at 8am with a presentation about the school where we will share our fantastic facilities and information about …
Open Morning at Bangkok Prep Thu 28th April Read More
The Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Secondary School Campus of Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School, set to open in August 2017, took place on 4 February on the future …
Bangkok Prep Secondary Campus groundbreaking ceremony Read More
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES (ITP) 2016 Indonesian citizens are eligible to apply to these programmes: Local Political Leaders – Capacitating Women in Politics Deadline: 31 January 2016 http://www.icld.se/…/Brochure_Local_Political_Leaders_4_201… “International Training Programmes …
2016 International Training Programmes for Indonesian citizens Read More
Over 30 environmentally aware Scandinavians – mostly Danes – were gathered at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore on Tuesday 18 January 2016 hoping to be able to confront one …
Sustainable palm oil production and the haze Read More
In 2013 Carlsberg Group announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with a local privately-owned leading beverage company, Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) Breweries, to brew and market Carlsberg …
Carlsberg Establishes Greenfield Brewery in Myanmar with ALECTIA Read More
At 11 am on January the 14th, several bombs exploded around the Sarinah shopping center in central Jakarta. Several gunmen also shot at civilians in the area. The police were quickly on the …
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta informs travellers of terror Read More
In mid January 2016 a delegation from the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilties visited Singapore to learn about the Singaporean public service. The visit included a site visit …
Danish delegation learned about the Singaporean public service Read More
E-navigation specialist NAVTOR is continuing to build its business footprint beyond Europe, with the news that the Norwegian firm is expanding its new Singapore office. The base, which only opened …
Navtor expanding its new Singapore office Read More
The New York Times has done an interactive list of the 52 places to visit in 2016. Among the many interesting places that ranges from the Mediterranean to Mozambique is …
Scandinavia, China and Indonesia on list of places to go in 2016 Read More
Previously ScandAsia told of Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Look of Silence’ being shortlisted together with 14 other films for the 2015 Academy Awards best documentary feature. The film has now made it …
Two Danish films nominated for an Oscar Read More
In the evening of 3 January 2016 a human rights professional, Mr Peter Dahlin, a Swedish citizen, disappeared on his way to the Beijing Capital Airport. He was scheduled to …
Swedish human rights professional disappears in China Read More
To increase the retention of women following childbirth or adoption, the Maersk Group is from 4 April 2016 implementing a new maternity policy that improves benefits during and after maternity …
Maersk Group introduces improved maternity benefits worldwide Read More
The EAT book series originates in Stockholm, Sweden, where it’s celebrating its 10th edition in 2016. The book series has been published around the world with published books in 16 cities …
Swedish EAT book series launches in Asia Read More
The first xEdu accelerator program will start on February 15th this year. xEdu is an accelerator company in the Finnish education business sector and was established for the need …
First xEdu accelerator program is set to start this year Read More
Christmas is for many associated with getting together and socializing with the family. For those who found themselves alone in Singapore on Christmas Eve – like students, sailors or just …
Christmas at the Danish Seamens Church in Singapore Read More
Forbes’ annual ranking of the finest countries for business in 2015 is dominated by Europe, and escpecially Scandinavia. European countries represent two-thirds of the top 25 with Denmark taking first …
Denmark and Singapore in Forbes top ten Best Countries For Business Read More
Ms. Hanna Mäntylä, Minister of Social Affairs and Health will visit Malaysia and Singapore during week 9, 2016. Finpro is inviting Finnish companies in the Healthcare sector to join the …
Team Finland Visit to Malaysia and Singapore Read More
Tthe 146-meter-long freighter Thorco Cloud, which the Danish Thorco Shipping co-owns, sank Wednesday afternoon on the 16th of December off Singapores coast after the ship collided with the tanker Stolt …
Danish cargo ship has sunk in the Singapore Strait after a collision Read More