Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The non-governmental organisation Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is celebrating 27 years of surveilling unexploded ordnances (UXO) and clearing explosives in Laos. The NPA Country Director, Aubrey Sutherland listed the organisation’s …
Norwegian People’s Aid celebrate 27 years in Laos Read More
Villy Christian Sørensen, the father of the Danish-Thai woman Jane Sørensen previously interviewed by ScandAsia, has now been positively identified with the help of the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen) and …
Jane Sørensen’s father now found Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCCC) plan to host a Pentecost luncheon on 19 May 2024. This will be held as a traditional Danish “Pinse Frokost”. The event will take …
DCCC will host a Pentecost lunch Read More
The North Zealand International School (NIS) in Hørsholm is building a new school, which aims to further unify the International and Danish pupils. The project has been eight years in …
North Zealand International School’s new building to unite Danish and international pupils Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) recently, 30 March 2024, published an article about the history and the work the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in Singapore, to praise and highlight the …
Norwegian Seamen’s church praised by NBAS Read More
SwedCham hosts their annual general meeting on 22 April 2024 in Hong Kong. The event will take place from 4 pm to 6 pm. The AGM will be starting off …
SwedCham Hong Kong hosts AGM Read More
Two Norwegian interest organizations in Thailand have decided to merge together to survive. This was decided at an annual meeting at the Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel. The two organizations was …
Norwegian associations in Thailand merge Read More
On Easter Sunday March 31st, the Danish and Swedish pastors invited their communities to a joint service at Ruam Rudee soi 4, at the Danish newly acquired townhouse. To be …
Easter Sunday in Bangkok 2024 Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong has been located in small rooms on the second floor of the building they residence in. They have been there for four months …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong back at old location Read More
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