Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will host an Easter Sunday sermon in collaboration with the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. The event will take place at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in …
Danish and Norwegian Seamen’s Churches host joined Easter Read More
The second international nature film week in Vietnam starts today on 21 March 2024. The film week has the Embassy of Sweden as their partner and aims to send a …
International nature film week in Vietnam supported by Sweden Read More
Danish Church in Thailand elected four new board members at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2024. The AGM took place at the new community house which the Danish …
Four new board members of Danish Church in Thailand Read More
The canteen of the Swedish store IKEA in Shanghai has become a regular meeting place for the elderly. According to the media South China Morning Post some even use it …
IKEA in Shanghai has become a meeting place Read More
The Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SweCham)’s Annual General Meeting 2024 will be held next Thursday, 21 March 2024, in Bangkok. The event will include an overview of SweCham’s achievements and …
SweCham hosts AGM next week Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok and UN Women are jointly organizing a photo exhibition with the title “Women in Asia and The Pacific” at the Bangkok Art and Cultural …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok hosts photo exhibition Women in Asia and the Pacific Read More
The Danish embassy in Singapore greeted five Danish adventure cyclists on Sunday 10 March 2024 as they had reached the goal of their journey from Istanbul to Singapore. The five …
Danish embassy in Singapore greets five Danish adventure cyclists Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki invite to a public lecture on why Finland is the …
Why is Finland the happiest country in the world? Read More
A warning to all “farang” men, keep your zip closed and your credit card in your own safe. Meet the Norwegian man Steinar Naglestad, a savior in real life. And …
The Savior and The Saved Read More
I have been a Facebook member for years and I have always enjoyed it and still do. It has brought me long lost friends back, it has reminded me about …
Playing with the scammers Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 March 2024 from 17-21. Between 17 and 18 the event will be open to members only. …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to general meeting Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School will host an open day event on 26 March 2024. The day will contain educational activities to get an idea of what Bangkok Prep …
Bangkok Prep hosts open day Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand will hold its annual general assembly on 20 March 2024. There will be light food at the meeting. The Danish Church in Thailand encourages people …
Danish Church in Thailand invites to AGM Read More
The Danish church in Bangkok has found a new community house and they will get the keys on 1 March 2024. According to Anette Mundbjerg, the deputy chairman of the …
The Danish Church in Bangkok opens new community house Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting an event about the impact of AI and Creative Tech together with Already Tomorrow, BluAI and CanCham. The event will …
Discussion on AI and Creative Tech at SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong is hosting a “Viking Open Day” event. The event will include various activities for kids such as bouncy castles, face painting and …
Viking Open Day at NIS in Hong Kong Read More
On February 8th 2024, SWEA Bangkok’s Annual meeting took place at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence. There were 16 SWEOR that took part in the meeting, since the membership has decreased …
SWEA Bangkok Annual meeting 2024 Read More
Danes Worldwide and Dancham had sold all 60 seats for the information meeting for Danes in Bangkok on Wednesday 7 February – “but we could easily have been a hundred …
Full house at Danish Info-meeting in Bangkok Read More
Ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration (also known as Tet Festival) the Norwegian ambassador among others released a video paying tribute to all the Vietnamese street workers – …
Ambassadors pay tribute to Vietnamese street workers Read More
An annual meeting will be held by SWEA in Singapore on 28 February 2024. There will be a drink for the welcoming followed by a dinner with other attendees. More …
SWEA Singapore hosts annual meeting Read More
The Catholic Filipino community in Copenhagen, Denmark, received an image of “La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc” during Mass on 3 February 2024. It was Bishop Renato Mayugba of Laoag in …
Catholic Filipino community in Copenhagen receives holy statuette Read More
The Danish movie “Miss Viborg” has been selected to be viewed at the European Film Festival in Cambodia this February. The movie is from 2022 and was directed by Marianne …
Danish movie at European Film Festival in Cambodia Read More
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is advising against swimming on certain beaches in Singapore. Due to the high levels of Enterococcus bacteria the beaches Sembawang Park and Pasir Ris should …
High levels of bacteria makes two beaches in Singapore dangerous Read More
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)’s Open Day event is an opportunity to experience the school and meet different members, so you can get a better understanding as to …
KL school hosting an Open Day Read More
Registration is closed for the information meeting for Danes and Danish families in Thailand on next Wednesday 7 February 2024 according to the website of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. As …
Big interest in Danish Information meeting in Bangkok Read More
The Danish Seamen’s center in Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia received on 29 January 2024, a visitor from The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong kong. Rebekka Holm, Priest for the Danish Seamen’s …
Danish Hong Kong pastor visits Malaysia Read More
SWEA (Swedish Women’s Educational Association) in Singapore invites to a workshop on February 20, 2024. The event is about finding your inner Wonder Woman in different stages in life. Learning …
Come and find your Inner Wonder Woman Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will be temporarily closed due to renovations. The renovations are expected to be finished by easter. You can follow the process on Facebook or …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore temporarily closed Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church invites Norwegian nationals, who are new in Singapore to the event: ‘Ny I Singapore’, on the 3 of February from 12-15 o’ clock. The church will …
Event for new Singaporeans by the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites members – and members only! – to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) evaluate the work of 2023 and elect the …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites to AGM Read More
Shanghai’s elderly continues to use IKEA as an unexpected dating venue – gathering weekly in the cafeteria. In Shanghai, 25 percent of people over 60 years old are single. These …
Shanghai’s elderly seek romance in IKEA Read More
The Abba Tribute show “Mania” is set to hit Hong Kong with two performances on January 20, at the AIA Carnival. Celebrating Abba’s timeless hits, the two-hour concert features four …
The Abba Tribute show is coming to Hong Kong Read More
Hong Kong residents no longer have the world’s longest life expectancies. According to the latest government statistics, women in Hong Kong were projected to live until an average age of …
Hong Kong no longer has the world’s longest life expectancy – surpassed by Sweden Read More
The Philippines has emerged as the third safest country in Southeast Asia, according to the 2023 Global Law and Order Report by Gallup. With an index score of 86, the …
Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia Read More
Three Vietnamese high school students studying in Sulkava, southern Finland, have gained popularity for introducing locals to the unique taste of Vietnamese salt coffee. Na Uy, Phung Gia Phat, and …
Vietnamese salt coffee conquers Finnish consumers Read More
IKEA has recalled its Åskstorm 40W USB charger, model number ICPSW5-40-1. The Swedish furniture company has recalled the product due to potential safety concerns. On its website, IKEA Malaysia urge …
IKEA Malaysia recalls Åskstorm USB charger due to safety concerns Read More
Renowned Norwegian singer-songwriter, Aurora Aksnes, celebrated for her mesmerizing vocals and commanding performances, graced the stage in Beijing for the first time. The Songzhu Temple played host to a fan …
The Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora performed in Beijing Read More Danes Worldwide, the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC), and the Embassy of Denmark extends an invitation to the Danish community in Thailand for a collaborative information evening. Scheduled for Wednesday, …
Key info session for Danes in Thailand Read More
If you wish to pursue a Master’s Degree in Sweden, you now have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship – without financial worries, as the scholarship is fully-funded. The …
Apply for fully-funded scholarship at The Swedish Insititute Read More
On 19 and 20 January 2024, you can come along for The Nordic Film Festival hosted by the Nordic Embassies of both Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland! The event takes …
Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
From 2025, all banknotes issued before 2009, plus the 1000-krone banknote will become invalid as a means of payment. There, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore encourages Danes to pay …
Danes, use your cash before it becomes invalid Read More
Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, affecting January 1, 2024. The nations’ goal is to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and …
Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council Read More
Experience it, when the largest event on education and training in the Nordics takes place for its fourth time in Helsinki on 26-27 January 2024. Also virtually! Educa offers international …
Join Educa 2024 in Helsinki – or online Read More
Registration for the spring semester 2024 at the Swedish School in Singapore is now open for new students, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore. “We have had a …
Swedish School in Singapore open for admissions Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is inviting everyone to participate in its Dala Horse Design Challenge. Redesign the iconic Swedish Dala horse in your own unique style – and …
Swedish Dala Horse Design Challenge Read More
Travel Daily News has written a small travel guide for Norway, for all who wish to discover the Scandinavian country. Besides stressing that it is easiest to reach Norway by …
Travel Guide: Go to these places in Norway Read More
The Christ Service in Bangkok took place on 23rd of December in Christ Church on Convent Road in Bangkok. The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Churches in Thailand read together the …
Scandinavian Christ Service in Bangkok Read More
It’s the 24 December and that means Christmas Eve! Therefore, the Scandinavian embassies are wishing everybody Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Here are a few examples to look at whilst …
Embassies wishing you all Merry Christmas Read More
Matthew Klint went on a flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, flying with SAS and its inaugural Airbus A350-900 plane. He chose to fly business class and decided to write a …
Review of the SAS Airbus Business Class from BKK to CPH Read More
Despite starting out December which white snow, Denmark is now waiting for the storm ‘Pia’ to swing by in the days up until Christmas. From today, a storm is expected …
Denmark expects stormy weather until Christmas Eve Read More