Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish Jesper Ahrentz started his own diving school OceanSound on the island Ko Tao in Thailand ten years ago. He fell in love with diving the very first time he …
Jesper found joy at the bottom of the sea and never looked back Read More
Annette Rosenqvist, former Attaché in charge of the Visa Section at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok has passed away. According to the death announcement, the funeral took place on …
Annette Rosenqvist has passed away Read More
Last week a new Danish documentary was released on the state-supported Danish media DR. It portraits several relationships between Danish men and Thai women. Exploring how sometimes money plays a …
New Danish documentary about Danish-Thai relationships Read More
The Danish choir ‘Ung Klang’ will peform a free concert at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore on 4 August 2024. The choir consist of nine young women, who has …
Danish choir visits Singapore Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosted a communal running event Yesterday, 7 July 2024. The event is hosted regularly where whoever whish to, can join the run and gather …
Danish Seamen’s Church runs through the hills of Singapore Read More
The annual bicycle trip of the Norwegian Church in Thailand will take place from Monday 11 – 20 Nov 2024. The registration for participation is now open. This year the …
Sign up to bike with the Norwegian Church in Thailand Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China has opened up for nomination to this year’s Business person of the Year Award and Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Business Person of the …
Nominate your suggested Business Person of the Year now Read More
The DCCC, Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, has now announced the date for their Danish Summer Night event. It will be held on a Friday in late September, 20 …
DCCC hosts Danish Summer Night Read More
The Ikano Centres in Malaysia has decided to celebrate their Swedish roots and incorperate the Swedish Midsummer festival in a new campaign. The new campaign is called ‘Midsummer Sunsation’, and …
Ikano in Malaysia celebrates Midsummer Read More
This time my column will be about Sweden and Midsummer celebrations in the archipelago with a completely different temperature than in Bangkok. After having spent a very nice National Day …
Summer in Sweden! Read More
The Nordic party various Nordic communities have all been waiting for is finally open for registration! Thai-Nordic Association’s Crayfish Party will take place at The Landmark Ballroom on Saturday, September …
Crayfish Party in Bangkok announced Read More
The media The Local Denmark has peformed a survey as to how the Danes, or the Danish system, could be more inclusive for foreigners living in the country, and they …
How Danes can be more inclusive towards foreigners Read More
NordCham Philippines, Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines, are hosting a Manila Viking Party for anyone who is interested in celebrating their viking heritage. The event is described by the host …
NordCham hosts Manila Viking Party Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is hosting an event for Danes to watch the EM soccer game. On 22 June 2024 Denmark will be playing against England. Anyone interested …
Watch EM at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore Read More
An ASEAN fair featuring farm prouce, food, handicrafts, garment and textiles were hosted this weekend in Stockholm, 15 June 2024. It was organized by the ASEAN Commitee in Stockholm with …
ASEAN fair hosted in Stockholm Read More
The nonprofit organization Danes Worldwide is looking for Danes abroad to answer a questionnaire ahead of the yearly “Parliament of the Global Danes” event. The aim is to understand, what …
Questionnaire for Danes abroad Read More
Carl Bjarkam is pastor at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore. He has been in Singapore for 4 years, and he loves his job. However, he acknowledges that the position …
I make a difference Read More
In Sweden, the National Day is celebrated on 6 June and Midsummer is celebrated in mid-June. But this year, SweCham and SWEA combined the two celebrations into a summer lunch …
SWECHAM and SWEA Bangkok celebrated mid-summer Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Malaysia recently hosted a luncheon specifically to showcase Swedish cuisine. The Ambassador Dr Joachim Bergstrom, who introduced the event stated how important food is in the …
Swedish food highlighted in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Beijing recently opened the doors for a new exhibition featurering artifacts from the first Finnish Ambassador to China, Cay Sundström. Cay Sundström was the ambassador in …
New art exhibit at Finnish Embassy in China Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Thailand will show a Swedish movie at the 13th Film Festival Based on True Stories. The festival is in honour of …
Swedish documentary shown on World Refugee Day in Thailand Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines invites to the annual Midsummer Feast on 28 June 2024 at the Atrium at Enderun in Taguig. The event will be a …
Nordic midsummer feast in the Philippines Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong wants to offer a Danish language crash-course in the fall of 2024. To estimate whether enough people, the church asks for feedback from …
Danish lessons in Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
I don’t think it is only me who has become a bit lazy when it comes to visiting restaurants that are not exactly in my own area. If you live …
What’s up in Bangkok? Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual event in honor of the Swedish National Day and Midsummer. The event will offer food, beverages and several games for the …
Swedish National Day and Midsummer celebration in Bangkok Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ann Måwe, did a public cycling route through Hanoi this Tuesday, 28 May 2024, showing off some of her favorite assets of the city. The …
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam is enjoying her final time in Hanoi Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce and the Danish Seaman’s Church in Hong Kong are hosting their annual “Sankt Hans Junk Trip” next Saturday, 22 June 2024. The event will start …
Upcoming Sankt Hans event in Hong Kong Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok joins the Bangkok Pride Parade 2024. The embassy wrote a post on Facebook declaring their support: “The Embassy of Sweden proudly stands with the …
Swedish Embassy joins Bangkok Pride Parade Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia invites to an exclusive tour of the local Carlsberg brewery in Jakarta. The event is held in collaboration with Carlsberg’s local partner PT …
Tour of Carlsberg brewery in Jakarta Read More
The Danish high-end furniture brand Fritz Hansen showcases designs in the “Beyond Walls” exhibition in Bangkok until 30 June 2024. The exhibition will feature Fritz Hansen’s last collection with works …
Danish furniture exhibition in Bangkok Read More
The Malaysian artist Erin Lin did a City Tour Concert with hits from the Swedish music scene at the Swedish Music Moments event in Malaysia. Lin played songs by iconic …
Malaysian singer performs Swedish songs with Embassy Deputy Read More
Christa Lund Herum moved to Bangkok in November 2017 and became the very first pastor at the Danish Church in Thailand. Now, almost seven years later she is ready to …
Christa was the first Danish pastor in Thailand – now she says goodbye Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai held an event called “Swedish Music Moments: Hits and Innovations” to introduce and promotes Swedish music to the Chinese and international audience on …
Swedish music promoted in Shanghai Read More
The Danish book “Det Er Bare Blod” or “It’s Just Blood” in English has now been translated to Thai and will be launched in Bangkok on 1 June at Hardcover: …
Danish book about menstruation translated to Thai Read More
More than 3000 local and international cyclists set off from the starting line at the first West Coast Expressway race in Malaysia. The international riders were from many different countries …
Nordic cyclists in Malaysian race Read More
To kick off the National Heritage Month the Philippine Embassy in Denmark launched a Gangsa Exhibition. The exhibition focuses on the musical instrument from the Cordilleras, and is presented in …
The Embassy of the Philippines in Denmark hosts exhibition Read More
Vietnam participated i the second fair to raise funds disabled children in Denmark hosted by the Ambassadors’ Spouses Group. The event took place in Copenhagen, and also had a focus …
Vietnam supports Danish children’s fund Read More
The Stockholm based restaurant AG, ranked 11’th on the list of worlds best steak restaurants, is sending their meat master, Martin Kjäll, to Hong Kong. He will be joining a …
Swedish chef joining Fireside restaurant in Hong Kong Read More
DanCham, SwedCham, Malaysian- Norwegian Business Council and Malaysian-Finnish business Council are joining together to organizing Nordic Business Forum. The event will have a seminar which will focus on the Nordic …
Nordic Day Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Danes Worldwide and the Danish Women’s Network is hosting the Danish summer tradition “Sankt Hans” in cooperation with the Danish Embassy in Bangkok. The event will take place in Danish …
Sankt Hans at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden founded World Childhood Foundation in 1999. Childhood’s vision is that all children should have a childhood free from sexual abuse and exploitation. Every child should …
The Childhood organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines warns against fraudulent eTravel websites, which charge registration fees for travelers wishing to go to the Philippines. The Embassy states, that the Philippine …
Danish Embassy Philippines warns against travel fee fraud Read More
Danes Worldwide invites Danish citizens in Hong Kong and China to part take in a free online information evening on May 30 2024 at 3PM local time. The meeting will …
Danes Worldwide Hong Kong and China invites to information meeting Read More
Dancham Malaysia has officially announced that it will host its 31’st Annual General Meeting on the 20 May 2024. The event will take place at 5 pm at the Danish …
DanCham Malaysia hosts AGM Read More
Volvo Malaysia hosts its first-ever Volvo Padel Open tournament, which will be Malaysia’s first official and largest tournament. 500 padel players will compete from June 8-9, and the finalists will …
Volvo Malaysia hosts padel tournament Read More
It is with a heavy heart that I remember Colin Hastings. A dear friend and a mentor when it comes to writing. I can’t believe that he has left us. …
In memory of Colin Hastings, September 11th 1950-April 29th 2024 Read More
Jim Eckardt has passed away in a little town some 100 km from his beloved New York City. Jim Eckardt was a writer at ScandAsia for a while and during …
Jim Eckardt has passed away Read More
King’s College International School in Bangkok is hosting an Open Day themed: “Grow Together, Go Further” on 18 May 2024. The event is organized to give parents and their children …
King’s Bangkok hosts Open Day Read More
The official opening celebration for the new house of the Danish Church in Bangkok took place this Saturday, 27 April 2024. During the opening ceremony the Danish pastor, Christa Lund …
Danish Church in Bangkok is officially open Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, and the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in China will co-host a webinar titled: China’s Economic Outlook …
Nordic webinar in China Read More