Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Members and partners of the Danish Chamber of Commerce get a discount if they sign up for the Transformative Leadership Training Program in Beijing. The two-day program was held for …
Secure your spot for Transformative Leadership Training in Beijing 2024 Read More
Seven years ago, Nadia Sara Boan Sørensen and Jeppe Bech-Sørensen embarked on a culinary journey in Southeast Asia. The couples story began with a chance meeting in Spain that blossomed …
Meet the Danish duo that brought Copenhagen to Bali Read More
In response to the pressing need for improved road safety in Cambodia, the Danish chapter of the nonprofit AIP Foundation has implemented its second targeted initiative in the region. The …
The Danish AIP Foundation’s transformative road safety project in Cambodia Read More
Globalskolen is a Norwegian primary and lower secondary online education for children of primary school age living abroad. The offer also applies to students who have Norwegian as a second …
Online Norwegian primary education for kids abroad Read More
If you have Thai/Cambodian documents which shall be used in Denmark – or Danish documents to be used in Thailand/Cambodia – then you probably need to get them legalized. This …
Danes, are your documents legalized? Read More
The Singapore International Music Competition is back again for young pianists and violinists around the world to show off their skills. Furthermore, the participants will get to showcase their performances …
Join the Singapore International Music Competition Winners Gala with Scandinavian prizes Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber Of Commerce (TFCC) invites you to join the Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard of 2023 in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand. The event will be held on Friday, 15 …
Join Multi-Chamber Connecting event in Eastern Seaboard in Pattaya Read More
From 1 January 2024, every international visitor traveling to Malaysia has to fill out the new ‘Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)’ before entering. It will be a digital form which …
New Digital Arrival Card required for visitors to Malaysia Read More
Anne-Marie and Knut are both from Norway but have lived in Thailand since 2000, due to new job opportunities. Throughout the years they got to know the Norwegian Seaman’s Church …
2. Advent: Joining Tour de Gulf of Thailand as a couple Read More
The government will introduce a new scheme so Danish expats will have a better opportunities to bring their family to the country. At the same time, the government will adjust …
Danish expats will find it easier to bring their family home to Denmark Read More
Just a few days ago, the Embassy of Denmark in China hosted its annual Danish Christmas Market in Beijing. A clear sky joined the party and cold air was full …
Danish Christmas Market in Beijing Read More
Yesterday an earthquake was recorded and felt in parts of Metro Manila, Philippines and nearby provinces around 4 pm. Workers, students and residents evacuated from buildings after the 5.9 magnitude …
Earthquake advisory for people in Manila Read More
Khun Na and Bent Laasholdt are clearly thriving in their new roles as resident managers of the Shinnabhura Historic Boutique Hotel in Phitsanulok. Their change from being the owners of …
Visit to Shinnabhura Historic Boutique Hotel in Phitsanulok Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …
Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines Read More
Cambodia and Vietnam jointly launched a cross-border QR code payment system on Sunday, December 3. The new method will allow people in Cambodia and Vietnam to make payments using local …
Cambodia and Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payments Read More
Welcome to our first Advent Christmas Calendar! From this Sunday and up until Christmas Eve, ScandAsia has made little portraits of some of the participants from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s …
1. Advent: “Biking made me free again” Read More
ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …
Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, met with Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt at Bangkok City Hall, about fostering further collaboration. Discussions were centered on sustainable urban living, encompassing topics …
Sweden and Bangkok forge sustainable partnership for livable cities Read More
Experience of Swedish winter will be brought to people in Hong Kong on 1-2 December 2023. The event will feature Swedish winter market and creative workshops like gingerbread decoration and …
Swedish winter market to be held in Hong Kong Read More
This year’s Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok was very well visited. Without knowing the numbers, the constantly long queue of people buying the traditional Danish hotdogs sent a clear message. …
Danish Christmas Bazaar 2023 well visited Read More
Anna-Maj Hultgård, who was the Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia from 2013-2016 has passed away in early November, after a period of illness. The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom …
Previous Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia passes away Read More
Everything is now ready for this year’s Danish Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 26 November 2023 at the Gaysorn Urban Resort in Bangkok – same location as last year. Check facebook …
Get ready for Danish Christmas Bazaar next Sunday Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand has gathered information about marriage in Thailand for Danish citizens on its website. On its Facebook page, the embassy stresses how marriage in Thailand …
Want to get married in Thailand as a Dane? Here’s what to know Read More
Are you traveling during the Christmas holidays, and need a new passport? Then it’s about time to get it done, says Embassy of Denmark in Singapore. At the moment it …
Need a new passport before Christmas? Then apply now! Read More
Do you wish to gain the opportunity to connect, share knowledge and develop new business relationships? Then look no further, as the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 is just around the …
Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 open for registration Read More
Ambassador Annika Thunborg is inviting all Swedish nationals in the Philippines to the first Swedish Embassy Online Information Meeting. The meeting takes place virtually on Google Meet on 22 November …
First Online Information Meeting for Swedes in the Philippines Read More
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Independence Day Gala on Saturday 2nd of December 2023. And you’re invited! The gala will take place as Landmark Hotel in Bangkok, and …
Join ThaiFin for its Independence Day Gala 2023! Read More
The sky was overcast as the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya cycled off on its ‘Tour de Gulf of Thailand’ at 08am this morning from Chumpon. But the mood was …
Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 has now begun Read More
Singaporean chef, Pearly Teo, has opened a fine dining restaurant named Saga in Gothenburg, Sweden. Drawing inspiration from her late grandmother’s collection of red saga seeds, the 18-seat establishment, located …
Singaporean chef has opened a fine dining restaurant in Sweden Read More
The sixth edition of “Share The Road With Her” cycling campaign in fighting violence against women (VAW) in the Philippines will be launched on 25 November 2023 in Quezon City. …
Sign up for “Share The Road With Her” to fight violence against women in Philippines Read More
Women’s World Floorball Championships is returning to Singapore next month, after 18 years, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore writes on Facebook. From 2 December to 10 December, Team Norway will …
Come cheer for Norway at Women’s World Floorball Championship in Singapore Read More
The 7-minute long aftermovie of the Nordic Run 2023 is here! Embassy of Finland in Bangkok thanks all participants and sponsors on its Facebook page for making the event possible. …
Nordic Run 2023: The Aftermovie Read More