Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
According to a recent announcement from the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the procedure for those who submit a paper application to apply for a residence permit to move to …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok: Changed administrative procedure for paper applications Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore is in celebration of Constitution Day on 17 May hosting a photo/video competition. May 17 is a celebration of the Norwegian Constitution, which was signed …
NBAS: 17 May photo and video competition Read More
In a recent update, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their committee, FinnCham’s Greater Bay Area Committee. FinnCham’s Greater Bay Area Committee was launched in 2015 and …
FinnCham HK introduced Greater Bay Area Committee Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore is collaborating with upcoming artists in Singapore and Norway to showcase their work, while NABS gets a creative take on their graphic profile. Recently NABS announced that …
NBAS collaborates with upcoming Norwegian artists Sosialantenne Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) is hosting an FBCB Women in Business Afternoon Brunch at the Finnish Ambassador’s residence in Beijing on 12 May. More about the event: If …
FBCB host ‘Women in Business’ Brunch at Ambassador’s residence Read More
According to a recent update from the Sjømannskirken i Pattaya (The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya), the church is closed from 28 April for two weeks. The update reads: The …
Sjømannskirken i Pattaya closed two weeks Read More
HEI Schools is now in Bangkok, announced the Finnish embassy in Bangkok on 30 April 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and other representatives of the Embassy visited HEI Schools Bangkok Open …
HEI School has opened Bangkok branch Read More
Swedcham Hong Kong invites to their next webinar on a topic of ‘Future of Food’ in May 12, 2021. The invitation read: Over and over, we get reminded through media …
Future of Food webinar’s topic is sustainability Read More
Earlier this month the Danish/Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild donated and presented her painting of the old EAC Building in Bangkok to the building’s owner, Khun Charoen, his wife Khunying Wanna, …
Elizabeth Romhild donates painting of old EAC Building in Bangkok Read More
The feelings of the Nordic community here are saddening knowing the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur are on their departure in a month. The embassy also released photo …
Danish embassy releasing photo series of moments in Malaysia Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark will from 1 May 2021 enter phase 2 which means that the gradual reopening of travel activities in …
Denmark allows vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country Read More
According to a recent article published by local media The Thaiger, all foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Thailand plans to roll out a “massive …
All foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Read More
26 April 2021 the Thai Nordic Golf Society announced a cancellation of the next tournament, due to Covid -19 situation in Thailand. Captain Henrik Friis says: Dear SSS/TNGS Golfers and …
TNGS Labour day tournament cancelled until further notice Read More
The newly established Danish jazz trio Kemaca Kinetic, consisting of Casper Hejlesen (guitar), Matias Fischer (drums), and Kenneth Dahl Knudsen (bass) had only existed for a month when they received …
Newly formed Jazz band chosen as front figure for Danish promotion in China Read More
The Honorary Consul of Norway recently participated in a meeting with high-ranking Phuket officials, and a majority of consuls and foreign government representatives, local media The Thaiger reports. The meeting …
Consuls and officials meet over foreigners “ignoring” Covid-19 safety measures in Phuket Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has several vacancies on the board of directors and has made the following announcement: SwedCham Needs You! There will be several vacancies …
Are you SwedCham’s new Board member? Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong is hosting two events on the theme ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENT’. More about the events from SwedCham: Do not miss two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE …
Sign up for SwedCham’s ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY – SEMINAR SERIES’ Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting a 3-hour course in sponsorship in Hong Kong. More about the course: (The Academy) Sponsorship – Marketing with 3 winners …
Join SwedCham’s course in sponsorship as a marketing tool Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl gives in his monthly letter to all Swedes in Thailand, an update on the current situation in Thailand. The Ambassador states that the spread …
Update from Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl to all Swedes in Thailand Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming event covering how to protect your intellectual property in China on 28 April. More about the webinar: In collaboration …
DCCC event: How to protect your IP in China Read More
15 April 2021, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore announced: We are proud to present SwedCham’s Board Committee for 2021. As it would be tough to find a stronger …
SwedCham Singapore welcomed 2021 Board Committee Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore announced a welcome note earlier on 6 April 2021to the new Comittee, that read: At DABS we are proud to unveil our new leadership with …
DABS welcomes new board committee Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor invite members to join a Constitution Day lunch on May 17. More about the event: “Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor have the pleasure …
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor to host Constitution Day lunch Read More
Topas Explorer Group, independent tourism and athletics business owned by Danish businessman Jørgen Sølvsten Nielsen is organizing the Vietnam Trail Marathon this weekend, VN Express reports. The Vietnam Trail Marathon …
Danish-owned Topas is organizing Trail Marathon in Vietnam Read More
The Annual General Meeting of the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce was attended by only 12 members, but since the membership has gone down, the required quorum of 10 percent …
Dancham elected 3 new board members Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai – Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their joint Danish – Finnish easter lunch in Bangkok. The invitation …
Danish – Finnish Easter Lunch at Stable Lodge in Bangkok Read More
The Trade Council at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently looking for a dedicated and dynamic Digital Sales / E-Commerce Commercial Advisor to assist Danish businesses’ digital sales activities …
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Digital Sales/E-Commerce Commercial Advisor Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore together with the Danish Maritime Authority hosts “Greening Tomorrow, Today: Partnerships For Zero Carbon Shipping” on 22 April, a virtual event where maritime players will …
Danish Embassy Singapore and partners host ‘Partnership for zero-carbon shipping’ webinar Read More
To further encourage knowledge-sharing in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, the Norwegian Business Association Singapore, in partnership with MPA, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, and Innovation Norway, will host …
NBAS and partners webinar: Towards zero emissions, sharing the Norwegian experience Read More
A new clinic offering certified Thai massage has opened its doors in the Danish city of Fredericia. The owner is Navarat Thomsen who is originally from Thailand but has lived …
Navarat has taken Thailand’s massage techniques with her to Denmark Read More
According to a press release from the Port of Kalundborg, three new vessels from the Singapore-based shipping company Swire Pacific Offshore have docked at the Danish harbor, local media Sjaellandske …
Three vessels from Swire Pacific Offshore docks at the Port of Kalundborg in Denmark Read More
On 6 April 2021 the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai announecd: According to Zhejiang Foreign Affairs Office, Zhejiang province has decided to include foreigners over 18 years old in …
Foreigner in Zhejiang province are welcome to join voluntary vaccinated programme Read More
Pinda Frost and her Danish husband Niels Frost have bought the legendary Hot dog stand at Vejgaard Torv in the Northern Danish city of Aalborg and renamed it ‘Bangkok Kitchen’. …
Thai Chef and Danish husband buy legendary Hot Dog stand and add Thai food to the menu Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming webinar covering ‘Risk Management in the New Normal’ on 8 April. The invitation reads: DCCC is honored to co-host …
DCCC East webinar: Risk Management in the New Normal 8 April Read More
According to a recent update from the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, this week Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport to continue the close cooperation between Denmark and …
Denmark’s Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport in Bangkok Read More
Are you a hands-on person, with a broad skillset and curious about business in Southeast Asia? The Foundation for Swedish Youth Abroad and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore …
Internship opportunity at Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Read More
The Swedish School in Singapore is inviting all Swedish-speaking children between 6-16 years old in Singapore to participate in the Swedish School’s writing competition 2021. If your child is creative …
Writing competition for all Swedish-speaking children in Singapore Read More
On 25 March 2021 the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi invited to have a look at the pictures of The Nordic events in Hanoi (23 March) and Ho Chi Minh City …
Norwegian embassy released a thank you note for the Nordic Day 2021 Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore had the Annual General Meeting and the new board was elected on 17 March 2021. The new FBC board effective from today. The FBCS welcomes …
Finnish Business Council Singapore elected and welcomed new Boards Read More
For Danish interests in Malaysia recent times brings changes to arrangements that had lasted for several decades. At the heart of this is the closure in 2021 of the Embassy …
Enhancement of Malaysian-Danish business with Trine Tveen Nielsen Read More
On 22 March 2021 the embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh announced: The Embassy in Phnom Penh is no passport authority, ie the Embassy cannot accept applications for regular passports. …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh no longer accepts passport applications Read More
Hoang Dang is a Vietnamese industrial designer who has loved Lego all his life. On an overseas trip to Detroit, US a few years ago he started seriously collecting the …
Vietnamese industrial designer has a special love for Lego Read More
Starting from the beginning of 2022, the tax-free benefits, children’s education, housing and language courses by foreign workers of companies operating in China will become a taxable income. The tax …
Consulate General Elina Rimppi talks about market opportunity in Shanghai Read More
The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …
The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist Read More
On 22 March 2021 the Thai Nordic Golf Society Captain announced registration to join Pecunia Asset Management Cup 2021 has officially started, as follow: Sign up is now open for …
Pecunia Asset Management Cup 2021 open for registration Read More
China has been the biggest source of travelers to Rovaniemi, the capital of the northern province of Lapland, Finland but the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the capital hard and it …
Tourism in Finland counts its losses from missing Chinese visitors Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has announced the winner of their “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition with the winning photo capturing “400 years of Thai-Danish relations, friendship, …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok announces winner of “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced beginner level Swedish language courses which start on 7 April. The announcement reads: Do you, your staff or anyone you …
Learn Swedish with SwedCham HK – courses starts 7 April Read More
Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce invites to Webinar on updates from Singapore and the surrounding Region 15 April. The invitation reads: Dear SNCC members and friends, One year after the …
SNCC Webinar – Update from Singapore and the surrounding Region Read More
On 18 March, The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok took another trip down memory lane, this time highlighting the late Prince Henrik’s visit to Thailand 32 years ago and his …
The late Prince Henrik of Denmark had a continuing interest in environmental programs in Thailand Read More