Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently paid a visit to Quang Nam province and to Ly Thuong Kiet Elementary and Middle School in Hoi An City on Tuesday 7 …
Swedish Ambassador pays visit to Quang Nam province of Vietnam Read More
Right now you can sign up for confirmation preparation for 2024 with the Danish Seaman’s Church in Hong Kong. The church offers lessons both online and physically. “Living in China …
Christian confirmation preparation in Hong Kong Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China are hosting a series of Christmas dinners this year. The dinner in Shenzhen is already sold out. But tickets are still available for the …
Few spots left for the Danish Christmas Dinners in Shanghai and Beijing Read More
Information on polling stations abroad for the presidential election to be held in January 2024 can be found on the election website of the Ministry of Justice at vaalit.fi. The …
Early voting locations abroad for the Finnish elections released Read More
Voters who are registered in Moss municipality but currently staying abroad can vote in the county council elections in Østfold from November 6 to November 17. The Ministry of Local …
Norwegians from Moss can now vote for the local re-election Read More
If you plan to visit Denmark during Christmas, The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand encourages you to start applying for your visa now. This will naturally only apply to foreigners …
Visa reminder: Going to Denmark for Christmas? Read More
Swedish security company Securitas recently celebrated the opening of its new combined Head Office and Operations Office in Thailand. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Country President of Securitas …
Swedish Securitas celebrates opening of new offices in Thailand Read More
Chef Nilas Corneliussen, Swedish/Danish (mother Danish/father Swedish). Came to Thailand to do Thai boxing, was forced to stop due to an injury. Studied economy at The University of Bangkok. Was …
Chef Nilas at Villa Franzén Read More
28 October 2023 was a special day for NordCham Vietnam. Not only was it the date of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 – but it was also a date which …
The winners of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 Read More
With the SNUS sign in front of the small sundeck, I feel certain that I have found the right place among the many diving centers in Amed Beach, Bali. “Hi! …
ScandAsia went diving with Amed Jepun Divers in Bali Read More
After three years of postponement, ‘Forkbeard: A Viking Musical Odyssey’ is finally making its debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this weekend, from October 27 to 29, 2023, at KLPac. The …
This weekend: Viking Musical in Kuala Lumpur Read More
In the heart of the tranquil beach town of Sanur, Bali, is a charming café named Café Smörgås. Founded in 2006 by Swedish Johan and Lotta Lassesson, the Scandinavian sounded …
Café Smörgås in Sanur: From a Swedish dream to a Balinese reality Read More
The association for nordic people living in Phuket, Skandinaver på Phuket, has developed a ringbinder with all the papers elderly people (as well as other mortals) should prepare and fill …
Help for relatives in case of death in Thailand Read More
Richard Winkler, renowned Swedish artist living in Bali, will be showcasing some of his most recent work at the JIExpo Kemayoran exhibition in Jakarta from November 17 till November 19, …
Join Swedish artist Richard Winkler’s Jakarta expo in November Read MoreA Swedish diving instructor has been hospitalized at Siloam Hospital in Denpasar, Bali. Her hospitalization is due to a parasite, that has caused her internal bleedings. She is right now …
Swedish diving instructor hospitalized in Bali – needs help to get urgent blood transfusion Read More
In the heart of Bali, where spirituality and tranquility merge, a group of Swedish women embarks on an annual transformative journey. Every year, they gather in the warm embrace of …
Healing in paradise: A group of Swedish women’s annual yoga retreat in Bali Read More
It’s back! Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is once again inviting you to its annual signature event “Seafood under the Stars.” The event will take place on Thursday, 25 January 2024 …
Come to Seafood Under The Stars 2024! Read More
Authorities in both Thailand and Cambodia may require documentation that the medicine you bring into the country is for your own use, the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand writes as …
Bringing medicine to Southeast Asia? Read More
On Tuesday 2 November 2023 the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand will visit Phnom Penh, Cambodia to meet fellow Danes and present their work. And you can join! The event …
Meet the Danish Embassy in Phnom Penh Read More
Yesterday the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced the registration opening for the Nordic Run 2023 in Bangkok on its Facebook page. Just an hour later, the event was fully …
Nordic Run 2023 fully booked in one hour Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand Jon Thorgaard, the Danish State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability, Lina Gandløse Hansen, and the Danish team attend a meeting of political consultation with …
Denmark and Thailand holds meeting of political consultation Read More
As I step into the visiting room, I find myself lost among the sea of faces, trying to locate him. Even amidst the limited number of white men, or ‘farangs’ …
Behind Bars in Thailand: Exclusive Interview with Danish John Finn in Pattaya Prison Read More
NordCham Indonesia earlier this year created a ‘platform to support management-level women in Nordic companies in Indonesia.’ Now they’re getting ready to prepare for upcoming events and ideas to execute …
Join NordCham’s ‘Women in Business’ Committee in Indonesia Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM Cambodia) invites you who are a researcher, communications expert, or senior executive to join the upcoming “AI Boot Camp: For Professionals.” The …
EUROCHAM looks forward to share knowledge about AI in Cambodia Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines in partnership with Novo Nordisk contributed in building a cleaner future by planting 400 seedlings at the La Mesa Nature Reserve in the …
Danish Embassy and Novo Nordisk jointly planting for cleaner future in Philippines Read More
Nordic Run 2023 is set to be on Sunday, 29 October 2023 at Benjakitti Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is free of charge, though it has limitations for numbers …
Be ready to sign up for Nordic Run 2023 Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) invites you to join in the celebration of its 40th Anniversary at “DABS Annual Gala Dinner: Under the Stars.” The dinner will be held …
Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Danish Business Association in Singapore Read More
The EU Horizon project “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC), is doing a seminar on the current state of China Post-Covid. The seminar called: “Regime stability, Party hegemony and legitimacy …
Join seminar on the state of China Post-Covid in Copenhagen Read More
A celebration of the 40th Anniversary of AstraZeneca Thailand’s journey in healthcare and innovation was recently held at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The “40th Anniversary: …
AstraZeneca Thailand celebrates 40th Anniversary of its healthcare legacy Read More
Save the date for the 26 November 2023 and come to Gaysorn Urban Resort to celebrate this year’s Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok. Get ready for a Nordic Christmas spirit, …
Get ready for another Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce kicks off December month with a Christmas Lunch at the Royal Danish Embassy. And you’re invited. Between 11.30 am and 5pm on 1 December 2023 one …
Christmas Lunch at DanCham 2023 lo Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong invites to its Danish Christmas Bazaar on 18 November 2023. On the Saturday between 10am and 4pm, Danish ‘hygge’ is guaranteed at the …
Come to the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Hong Kong Read More
IKEA Singapore is inviting families to celebrate Children’s Day with a meal on the house for the kids. The “Kids eat for free” promotion is only available for one day …
Kids will eat for free in IKEA Singapore on Children’s Day Read More
On Friday the 29th of September, SWEA Bangkok organised a Mexican evening at restaurant Mexicano, hotel Rembrandt. Almost 60 persons joined the evening since not only SWEA members with partners …
SWEA Bangkok goes Mexican! Read More
Nordic expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year must from 1 January 2024 include their foreign income in their tax calculation to the Thai Revenue …
Soon expats living in Thailand must include foreign income in tax calculation Read More
SwedCham in Hong Kong is arranging a career fair as a platform for their corporate members and young professionals/students to network, establish new connections and discover internships and job openings. …
Career Fair 2023 with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
The Sweden Pavilion will participate in the SX Sustainability Expo 2023, ASEAN’s largest sustainability expo, which will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from …
Sweden to participate in SX Sustainability Expo 2023 held in Bangkok Read More
More than 300 people came to honor Viking culture and heritage at the NordCham Nordic Viking Party 2023 in Manila on 16 September, embracing the Viking spirit. “The Norse Saga …
NordCham Philippines’ memorable Viking Party 2023 Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur invites to Norwegian seafood gala dinner on 6 October, 2023. “There are still available spots,” they write on their Facebook post. For RM …
Come to Norwegian Gala Dinner in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites to a breakfast meeting with the focus to delve into the future of China’s economy over the next one to five years. The …
Navigate China’s economic landscape as a Danish business over breakfast with DCCC in Shanghai Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is throwing an interactive event on October 11, with a focus on plastic use and waste. The session is a cross-chamber event, organized in …
Sign up for “Dealing with Plastic” event on October 11 with the Finnish Business Council in Singapore Read More
During the pandemic, the Danish Church of Thailand was restricted from holding services in the church. So they moved them to private homes, where they couldn’t be too many people …
Home services are a success at the Danish Church Thailand Read More
Discover the Nordic way of working on 18 October 2023, when NordCham Philippines invites to a job fair event which will provide insight into Northern work values. Trust and transparency, …
NordCham Philippines Invitation: “Work The Nordic Way” Read More
The Danish Church Thailand will be expanding its activities to Hua Hin in the next couple of months. More and more Danes seem to cluster in the city of Hua …
Danish Church of Thailand expands to Hua Hin Read More
A prosperous discussion on “Plastic Waste: Management and Social Awareness” will be held on 20 September 2023 from 6 PM to 8.30 PM at Tetra Pak, Bhiraj Tower, 36th Floor …
Join prosperous discussion on “Plastic Waste: Management and Social Awareness” Read More
Jonas Andersson – the well-known Thai-Swedish entertainer singing mostly Thai country songs – was a surprise bonus for the participants at the 2023 Cray Fish Party of the Thai Nordic …
Lively Crayfish Party 2023 in Bangkok Read More
Norwegian Katrine Solhaug’s journey into the world of social consciousness and her commitment to making a positive impact have for several years been manifested in Babel Guesthouse in Siem Reap, …
Norwegian couple expands their eco-friendly concept in Cambodia Read More
Every now and then, one bumps into the word Viking. The Vikings never seem to stop impressing us. Here I will introduce you to another kind of Vikings, the siblings …
The Little Vikings by Clair and Kent Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) cordially invite you to join the event, …
Do not miss “Business Speed Matching & Welcome Back Networking Cocktail” event Read More
For Torbjorn Pedersen, who recently completed a 10-year journey to set foot in all of the world’s 203 countries without flying, Taiwan as a highlight on his journey. “When I …
Taiwan was a highlight for famous Danish traveler Read More