Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 22 July, the Swedish couple Roland Neander and Ewa Hansen was on a diving trip in the Ribbon Valley reef off the Semporna region in Sabah, Malaysia. After emerging from the waters, …
Swedish Divers busts shark hunters off Borneo Read More
On 21 July, the Vietnam Creative Festival 2016 commenced in Ho Chi Minh City. The festival promotes creative startup businesses and will look for a team of entrepreneuers that will represent Vietnam …
Vietnam: Creative Festival kicks off Read More
From the 6 to 12 July, the Thailand International Film Destinations Festival took place, showcasing a number of movies filmed in Thailand. The Swedish movie “Happy Hour in Paradise” was supposed to be …
Swedish movie banned from Film Festival in Thailand Read More
On 25 July, the Philippines newly elected President, Rodrigo Duterte, called for an unilateral ceasefire between government forces and communist rebels, effective immiediately. The ceasefire was declared ahead of peace talks …
Philippines: Ceasefire ahead of peacetalks in Norway Read More
The Danish Marine Engineers Society based in Singapore is looking for new members across Southeast Asia. The society was established in 2012 and is a branch of the Danish Association for Marine …
Danish Marine Engineers Society looking for members Read More
On 19 July 2016, the Malaysian student activist, Ali Abdul Jalil, was granted permanent residence in Sweden after fleeing Malaysia because of sedition charges. “My request for asylum has been granted. Thank …
Malaysian activist gets permanent recidence in Sweden Read More
On July 15, the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Camilla Mellander received the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia at a ceremony in Hanoi. The award was granted by the The Vietnam …
Swedish Ambassador honoured in Vietnam Read More
On 20 July 2016, Finnair signed a strategic partnership with Alitrip, a fast growing Chinese online travel service. Finnair projects the partnership to bring around 3000 Chinese tourists to Finland during …
Finnair partners with Chinese travel platform Read More
Esben Holmboe Bang, the Norwegian star Chef, have been announced as the guest chef for the third edition of ‘Art at Curate’ dining series from the 16th to 25th September 2016 at Curate restaurant located …
Art Curate, Singapore: Norwegian star as Guest Chef Read More
Neighbour held in slaying of Swede in Cha-am. Pratheep Sangsiri, 42, appears at a news briefing at the Cha-am police station on Saturday along with evidence he shot Lars Donald Qvarfordt. …
Police: Neighbor killed Swede in Cha-am Read More