Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Telenor Group has named the management team that will lead its new Myanmar business, including appointing Petter Furberg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telenor Myanmar, effective from when the …
Telenor moves management team in Thailand to head Myanmar business Read More
Scientists from a Norwegian aquaculture research institute will help Myanmar fish farm operators raise hatchlings to offset declining stocks of hilsa shad, a staple food in rural areas, the Myanmar …
Norway to assist fish farmers in Myanmar Read More
On 11 July 2013, a Swedish man called the embassy to inform of his suicide plan. Police rushed to his apartment and found a naked body with head covered in …
Swede called the embassy before committing suicide in Pattaya Read More
On June 27, Bang & Olufsen held the grand opening of its brand new flagship store in Xintiandi district of Shanghai in presence of the Danish Consul General Mr. Karsten …
Bang & Olufsen’s new flagship store opens in Shanghai Read More
To celebrate the Swedish Midsummer, IKEA Bangna offered a free flower headband workshop to participating guests at G Floor from 10am to 7pm on Saturday 22 June. Many Thais participated …
Swedish Midsummer celebration at IKEA Bangna Read More
Philippine police are filing charges against a 22-year-old waiter accused of raping a 15-year-old Norwegian tourist at the beach resort he works at. Senior Inspector Ryan Retutar says the suspect …
Waiter at Philippine beach resort suspected of raping 15-year-old Norwegian girl Read More
On Sunday 7 July, the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing hosted a combined event of the opening reception of the new “Young Artist Painting Exhibition at the Danish Embassy” and …
Culture night at Danish embassy in Beijing Read More
On 27-28 June, the second World Peace Forum was held at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen was a moderator of one of the 18 panels …
Danish Ambassador moderates panel at the 2013 World Peace Forum Read More
The Haining city government and Rovio, a Finnish entertainment media company and producer of the Angry Birds game, announced recently that China’s first real-life Angry Birds theme park will open …
Angry Birds theme park to open in Haining, Zhejiang Read More
Taiwanese filmmaker Chang Jung-chi captured the Best Director award for his 2012 drama “Touch of the Light” at the Peace and Love Film Festival in Sweden in June. The Taiwanese …
Taiwanese wins best director at film festival in Sweden Read More