Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesian school children have been given an opportunity to see how their country is presented to pupils in Denmark through materials produced for the 2025 Danish Children’s Development Calendar. Representatives …
Indonesian pupils explore Danish portrayal of Jakarta Read More
Children sit around a long table in a covered outdoor classroom surrounded by cherry trees on the outskirts of Beijing – trees that will be ready for harvest in just …
He quit full-time architecture for farm life in China: “It’s the most fun when I don’t know what I’m doing” Read More
Danish-born David Tuan Anh Nguyen is NordCham Vietnam’s new Executive Director (ED). Introducing him also allows getting an update on this chamber of commerce’s focus and activities. Vietnam is today …
Strengthening the ‘Nordic Voice’ the highest priority for NordCham Vietnam and its new Executive Director Read More
There has undoubtedly never before been a more vibrant time for Swedish-Vietnamese trade relations than now. Swedish investments into Vietnam, paired with various bilateral collaborations, are at an all-time-high, and …
Modernising the heritage and deepening the trade relationship key goals for Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi Read More
Thailand and Finland are moving forward with educational collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between the two countries’ education ministries. On Tuesday 15 July 2025, the …
Thailand and Finland advance educational collaboration with new joint projects Read More
Nord Anglia Education, which operates premium international schools across China and Southeast Asia (see below), is now majority owned by a Swedish-led consortium. The acquisition, valued at $14.5 billion, was …
Nord Anglia Education becomes majority Swedish-owned after $14.5 billion acquisition Read More
On October 27, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communication honored 10 dedicated Swedish journalists for their significant contributions to the development of Vietnamese journalism. This recognition is part …
Swedish journalists in Vietnam honored for contributions to media Read More
In the muddy, worn streets of the Klong Toey slum, a green roof glows like a beacon of hope amidst the dark brown surroundings. Small children in uniforms run around, …
Slum, hope and harmony Read More
Jukka Majanen leads the Finnish organisation’s Asia expansion Education professional Jukka Majanen, previously working for INSEAD – and in his 30th year in Singapore – has, since 2023, been with …
Aalto University Executive Education’s solutions for business challenges Read More
The Danish-Norwegian founded iCare Thailand Foundation has 27 dormitories spread across the Thai countryside. ScandAsia witnessed the opening of one of these dormitories last week . A minivan filled with …
Danish-Norwegian NGO opens new dormitory in northern Thailand Read More
iCare Thailand is presently doing work all over Thailand. Trying to make life better for Thai people living in poverty or without access to education. This article is the backstory …
Danish-Norwegian founded NGO fighting against poverty in Thailand Read More
Norwegian Ole Petter Høie, an experienced entrepreneur on his third startup, is currently exploring the intersection of gaming and education with gamified history lessons under the name “The History Challenge.” …
Norwegian is revolutionizing history education from Bali Read More
It’s not uncommon that Nordic persons come to regions like Asia and perform important work without being noticed or earning much attention beyond their own field. Senior Education Specialist Dr. …
Aija Rinkinen: Finnish education specialist advising Malaysia on World Bank assignment Read More
Estonia strongly views itself as belonging to the Nordics. And for Estonia debuting in Southeast-Asia means business! Learn more about the brand new embassy and the first ambassador on the …
New Estonian embassy and Ambassador to Singapore: Priit Turk Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) together with Education Finland and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland is to host “Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar: Focus on Education” on 23 November …
Join Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar focusing on Education Read More
The Big Pond Education in partnership with Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) and the Embassy of Finland in Manila are to organize a free webinar on “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” on …
Invitation for Filipino educators to join “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” webinar Read More
The HEI Schools Bangkok teaches lifelong learner skills to children in their first seven years, following the Finnish educational curriculum developed by experts in early childhood education at the University …
HEI Schools Bangkok teaches lifelong learner skills during kids 7 magical years Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Singapore has announced the Nobel prize dialogue to be taking place in Singapore on September 13 2022. The Nobel Prize Dialogue Singapore is a series of …
Nobel Prize Dialogue to be held in Singapore Read More
Just in time for the end of the year, the Outdoor Classroom at Bangkok Patana School has some new features – bird houses and bat houses! These refuges are …
Outdoor Classroom Going Batty and Birdy!!!! Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok works together with the National Science and Technology Fair Thailand (NSTFair Thailand) to organize the “Sweden Pavilion” at the National Science and Technology Fair …
Join “Sweden Pavilion” in Bangkok Read More
HEI Schools, the Finnish award winning pre-school system that opened in Bangkok in September 2021, recently arranged an activity that shows very well, how the concept works. The students participated …
HEI School went to the moon the Finnish way Read More
The third edition ‘EU at Your School’ has rolled out in Singapore and last week Swedish Ambassador, Kent Härstedt visited the independent Anglo-Chinese School in Singapore, according to the Facebook …
Swedish Ambassador to Singapore gives presentation at Anglo-Chinese School Read More
KIS International School is now officially approved by both the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and the Thailand Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) as the only school …
KIS International School is the only Bangkok school offering all four IB programmes Read More
June 2nd marked the inauguration of Hong Kong’s first Nordic Education Hub in Happy Valley. The Nordics are renowned for their top ranking in the global indexes, such as Innovation, …
Nordic education hub in Hong Kong inaugurated Read More
A statement by Finland was delivered at the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 31st March 2022, according to news reports and spoke about the educational situation in …
Finland on school closures in Philippines during Covid-19 Read More
In an opinion piece in The Inquirer, author Inez Ponce De Leon points out how the Philippines can literally take another page from Finland’s proverbial book when it comes to …
Philippines takes inspiration from Finland in educating youth beyond textbooks Read More
In an activity as part of an environmental hygiene campaign, with a focus on preserving the marine environment, three Scandinavian swimmers – two Swedes and a Danish citizen – took …
Three Scandinavians do a marathon swim across from Karimunjawa island to Jepara in Indonesia in the name of preserving the environment Read More
The Thai Ministry of Education and the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on primary and secondary education, curriculum development, teacher training …
Finnish education model tried out at 12 Thai schools Read More
Data collation has become increasingly important today. All organizations, particularly educational institutions, adopt a data-driven culture to keep track of the performance of staff and students. A data-driven culture helps …
Why Schools Need to Adopt a Data-Driven Culture Read More
Regents International School Pattaya becomes the first and only school in the area to offer both the IB Diploma Programme and A Levels at Sixth Form Join our event on school …
Regents International School Pattaya now offers IB Diploma and A Levels Read More
Online education is distance learning via the Internet and computer. All world companies, educational institutions, and tutors choose the partial or complete implementation of e-learning. And it’s not just because …
The life-changing experience of online learning: pros and cons Read More
I was very happy when I received an invitation from the Thai-Italian Chamber to attend “The Education Forum 2022” that took place at newly renovated Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok. I …
Thai-Italian Chamber hosting “The Education Forum 2022” on Thursday the 24th of February. Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) recently announced their collaboration for an education initiative on 5G in Malaysia that will help educate …
Ericsson and Malaysia’s UTM and DNB collaborate to prepare students for the 5G era Read More
Learning conversational English has long been thought of as an activity for students or those planning to travel abroad. However, there are several benefits associated with knowing multiple languages. Speaking …
How Learning English Can Boost Your Global Business Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s intern Wallace Loo recently visited their corporate member, The Big Things’ sustainable Hong Kong playground made of Finnish wood. In a recent …
The Big Things’ sustainable Hong Kong playground is made of Finnish wood Read More
The decision for the Pongsudhirak family to place their daughter, Petra, in Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Riverside at Year 7 has paid dividends. The school, which is celebrating 86% A*to …
Shrewsbury: Exam Results and University Choices – A Parent’s Perspective with Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak Read More
As an unusual arrival procedure Finland’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Jyri Järviaho, along with his wife Elina Multanen, began their new life as ambassador couple with a two weeks’ …
Jyri Järviaho debuts as Finland’s Ambassador to Cambodia and Thailand Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore Read More
News Release: HEI Schools, a Finnish early education company, and SEGi Group of Colleges Malaysia have signed an agreement to cooperate in developing SEGi’s Early Childhood Education Diploma program in …
HEI Schools signs agreement to bring Finnish Early Childhood Education studies to Malaysia Read More
Nolwenture, a digital products and services creation company based in the education and digital savvy nation of Finland have launched OppiPlay Primary for teachers and their pupils, targeting the primary …
Finnish App for teachers now certified Read MoreOn 10 May 2021 the Raul Wallenberg Institute announced opportunity to be a human rights research fellow in Lund, Sweden for 3.5 months with full grant including travel, stipend, health …
Raul Wallenberg institute opened full grants for Human Rights researchers Read More
Taiwan Fellowship 2021 is now open for application from 1 May to 30 June. The application from Sweden and Norway can be delivered to Mr. Paul Huang in the Taipei …
Study in Taiwan opens for applications from 1 May-3o June 2021 Read More
27 April 2021 Exciting news: there is an innovative collaboration between two of our members: InNordics and Kide Science. The article below talks about InNordics’ Founder Mr. Alan Ng and …
Kide Science and InNordics collaborate to create private creative space for children Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting a leadership course with Swedish Peter Lysell from Sharing Insight. More about the online webinar: “Being a leader has never …
SwedCham Course: “Leadership in a time of change” with Peter Lysell Read More
20 April 2021 Singapore’s Maritime an Ports Authority (MPA) announced plan to boost Maritime startups to explore digital solutions, as follow: A new Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund grant …
Singapore government renews maritime research MOU with Norway Read More
Business Iceland is proud to present the newly formed Reykjavík Science City which will be a hub for innovation, research, and technology. Creating value and market Iceland internationally as a …
Business Iceland and partners launched Reykjavik Science City Read More
On 12 April 2021 the Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho was honored to pay a courtesy call to Professor Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate of Thailand. Deputy Head of …
Ambassador Järviaho met President of the Senate of Thailand Read More
On 14 April 2021 the Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Finnish Ambassador to Manila Juha Pyykkö met to discuss ways on how the Philippines and Finland can expand their …
Finland discussed how to expand cooperation with the Philippines Read More
Thaiwise is a charitable organization, established in Malmo with aim to assist Thais moving to Sweden. In April, they offer free online Pre-departure orientation course for those who intend to …
Thaiwise workshop for Thais planning on moving to Sweden Read More
The Vietnam Nutrition Food JSC (NutiFood) has launched the company’s NutiFood Nutrition Research Institute in Sweden (NNRIS), local media Vietnam Plus reports. NNRIS was launched during a ceremony in Ho …
Vietnamese NutiFood launches nutrition research institute in Sweden Read More