Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Two restaurants from Copenhagen, Denmark namely Noma and Geranium secured top five in World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards 2019 released on June 25, 2019. Noma came in the 2nd while …
Two Danish restaurants in top five of World’s 50 Best Restaurants Read More
June is considered the Pride Month where several pride events are organized during this month around the world to promote the acceptance and equality in LGBT community. In celebration of …
Swedish film to watch in Philippines’ International Pride Celebration Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok partnered with UNESCO Asia-Pacific to co-host the launching ceremony of the revised ‘International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education (ITGSE)’ in Thai language. The event took …
Sweden supported guidance on sexuality education in Thailand Read More
On June, 21 2019 Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore Dorte Bech Vizard was present at the opening ceremony of Singapore’s new exhibition showcasing traces of green journey in Singapore. Titled …
Danish Ambassador attended eco exhibition in Singapore Read More
The Danish Film Week will be held once again in the central cities of Hue and Danang from July 5 to 11. Co-sponsored by Calsberg Vietnam, the event is arranged …
Danish Film Week in Vietnam Read More
On June 19, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore brought together a number of Swedish expats living in Singapore to celebrate Midsummer Day where there were several activities, food and …
Swedish Midsummer celebrated in Singapore Read More
The Finnish team, known as Joho Pyro Professional Fireworks AB, spectacularly performed their fireworks presentation for the first time in Danang International Fireworks Festival 2019 (DIFF) on Saturday June 15. …
Finland first time joined fireworks festival in Danang Read More
Nordic Day 2019 was held on June 16 at Royal Danish Consulate General as a part of ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival, an annual LGBT film festival, organized to support the local …
Nordic Day 2019 in Shanghai held to support LGBTQ community Read More
Around the world, SWEOR celebrated the 40 year anniversary of SWEA in May this year. SWEA International must be the world’s biggest women organization today. What once started in Mother SWEA, Agneta …
SWEA International celebrates 40th anniversary Read More
How different are we Scandinavian women, compared to Asian women, when it comes to spoiling yourself and treating your body with SPA visits? On a very hot and humid morning, …
Take better care of yourself! Read More
On June 11, Innovation Norway, Norwegian Business Association (Singapore), Norwegian Seamen’s Church and the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore together spent their day in training session with the Singapore Civil Defence …
4 Norwegian organizations in Singapore joined training on first aid skills Read More
The 6th of June every year is always a great day for all Swedes to wave their blue and yellow flags as a way of celebrating their Nationaldagen or Swedish …
Let’s take a look at what happened in Swedish National Day across SEA Read More
Four Nordic Chambers (Thai-Swedish Chamber, Danish-Thai Chamber, Thai-Norwegian Chamber and Thai-Finnish Chamber) came together in co-hosting the “Nordic Seaboard Networking Evening” for the first time ever in Thailand on Friday, …
“Nordic Seaboard Networking Evening” first time ever in Thailand Read More
As everyone knows that the sun does not always shine in Scandinavian countries where in the winter, the days start to get shorter and the nights probably last for twenty …
Brightly Burning at “Sankt Hans Party” in Bangkok Read More
On June the 8th 2019, the Swedish School Organization in Bangkok, met students and parents at Blue Parrot, Sathorn soi 10. This was our last getting together before the summer …
Swedish School Organization Bangkok meets for end of semester gathering Read More
SWEA organized a lovely lunch on June the 6th 2019, to celebrate our National Day. We were 17 SWEOR gathering together at the nicely decorated function room at Millenium. Almost …
SWEA Bangkok celebrates Sweden’s National Day at Millenium Sukhumvit soi 20 Read More
Swedish singer-songwriters José González and Danish rising star Nicklas Sahl will have their concerts in Singapore. Only three days left for a chance to see the first concert of Nicklas …
2 Nordic singers are coming to Singapore very soon! Read More
Denmark’s Albatros Adventure Marathons will host Bagan Temple Marathon scheduled to take place on 23 November 2019. Distances of the marathon come in three competitive categories namely a full marathon, …
Albatros to host Bagan Temple Marathon in Myanmar Read More
On May 25, 2019, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) successfully organized “Plogging Event” where almost 400 kilograms of trash were collected at Bangsaen Beach, one of the popular destinations located in …
“Plogging Event” at Bangsaen Beach by TSCC Read More
Danish artist Marianne Klerk will have her solo show for the first time in Penang, Malaysia. Entitled “House Dialogues in our space”, Klerk’s exhibition will be showcased for FREE at …
Danish artist Marianne Klerk’s first exhibition in Penang Read More
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted “Human Rights Networking Event” and “Buka Puasa” taking place at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence on Thursday, May 23. The guests attending were representatives from …
“Human Rights Networking Event” in Malaysia Read More
Danish Christmas Bazar will be held again this year, on Sunday 24. November 2019 from 11.00 until 18.00, according to an agreement signed between the main orrganisers, Dansk Kirke Thailand …
Danish Christmas Bazar again this year Read More
A Thai anti-junta rap group called “Rap Against Dictatorship” has been awarded the winner of the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent. The award ceremony will take place during the …
Thai anti-junta rap group awarded at Oslo Freedom Forum Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) held its Annual DABS Gala Dinner on Saturday the 11th of May at Sheraton, 39 Scotts Rd, Singapore. The Gala this year run from 7 …
“Absolutely Amazing” DABS Gala Dinner 2019 Read More
Maria Sargren, Ambassador of Sweden to Cambodia visited the premiere screening of the documentary film “Jungle Guard” taking place on Monday, May 20 2019 at Wat Langka, a temple locating …
Swedish Ambassador attended first screening of “Jungle Guard” Read More
More than 200 years Norway got their own constitution that was signed on the 17th of May in 1814. In order to commemorate the significance of thier independence as a …
Norwegian National Day across SEA Read More
On May 17 of every year, Norwegians from all around the world will gather together and celebrate Norwegian Constitutional Day, the day they got their freedom from Denmark since 1814. …
Norwegian Constitution Day 2019 in Bangkok Read More
Third generation owner of Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, Karan Sivasiamp, discussed the property’s new sensational features and how important is in the hospitality business to go with the flow. For …
Go with the flow Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China hosted “Panda Day” event on May 10, 2019 at the Royal Danish Embassy to celebrate the successful landing of China’s two pandas arriving at …
“Panda Day” celebration in Beijing Read More
In the afternoon, May the 11th 2019, Cajutan invited to a new photo exhibition. This time, with longtime Bangkok citizen Göran Ehren. He has captured many people and situations, locations …
Discover the porters daily life in China Town, seen through Göran Ehren’s photo lens! Read More
On Saturday the 11th of May, the Swedish School Organization made a day trip to Farm de Lek at Tambon Khlong Yai, Amphoe Ongkharak. The school organization has been planning …
Swedish School Organization in Bangkok makes a day trip to Farm de Lek! Read More
Sophie Zelmani, a Swedish singer and songwriter will perform her concerts in more than 10 cities across China. The China tour this time is Zelmani’s comeback tour–she previously performed in …
Swedish singer Sophie Zelmani to perform across China for 13 days Read More
On May 9 of each year, the EU representatives across the world will celebrate the Europe Day to mark the presentation of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, a pioneer to …
The celebrations of Europe Day in Myanmar and Malaysia Read More
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and her spouse Prince Daniel arrived in Hanoi on Monday, May 6. The Crown Princess Couple was welcomed by Vietnam’s Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc …
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria arrived in Vietnam Read More
Danish Ambassador Jan Top Christensen, Norwegian Ambassador Bjørn Jahnsen and Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries jointly opened the first Scandinavian Film Festival 2019 at SM Lanang Premier, Davao City, Philippines. Held …
Philippines’ first Scandinavian Film Festival officially launched Read More
The Embassies of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland in Singapore team up with Business Sweden and SwedCham, joined forces under the name “Team Nordic Lights” in the annual Schuman Cup …
Nordic team joined the Schuman Cup Read More
Circo Aereo, an international contemporary circus group from Finland and Wise Fools, Finnish circus trio will open their shows in Singapore at the end of May 2019. Circo Aereo will …
Two Finnish circus groups coming to Singapore Read More
On April 30, 2019, Nordic Club Jakarta paid a visit to Kampus Diakoneia Modern (KDM), a non-profit organization assisting street and marginalized children, to learn more about Ffrash, the project …
Nordic Club Jakarta visited ‘Then trash became Ffrash’ project Read More
Finnish-educated Thai scholar-turned-politician Kunthida Rungruengkiat sets her eyes on the horizon to benefit Thai teachers and students It has been almost 20 years since Kunthida Rungruengkiat, deputy leader of Future …
Shaping the future in Thailand’s education Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi proudly presents Artist Talk with Henrik Placht, Norwegian artist setting his goal to fill the Hanoi Museum with art in the future. The event will begin …
Artist Talk in Hanoi with Norwegian artist Henrik Placht Read More
The “Finnish Experience”, a two-day programme for Malaysian teachers was held in Taiping, Malaysia from April 24-25, 2019. Attended by 278 teachers from public and private education sectors, with a …
The “Finnish Experience” for Malaysian teachers Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam co-sponsored a photography exhibition: “A little bit of this and that” with Exchange Fund and Canon Vietnam. “A little bit of this and that” …
Danish embassy in Vietnam co-funded for photography exhibition Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council in collaboration with the Royal Nowegian Embassy hosted a Norwegian fjord trout and salmon cooking class for SOHOM (Spouses of Heads of Mission) and the Foreign …
Norwegian fjord trout and salmon cooking class in Malaysia Read More
The European Union in Singapore organizes the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2019 which will run from May 10 to 19 at the National Gallery Singapore’s Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium (Basement 1) located …
4 Nordic films will be screened at Singapore’s EU Film Festival Read More
“A Fortunate Man” directed by Oscar winning director Bille August, was awarded best film by the jury of the Tiantan Awards at the closing ceremony of the 9th Beijing International …
Danish movie clinched top prize at Beijing film festival Read More
Karri Kivela, former Executive Director of the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), has been appointed new Executive Director of EABC. Mr. Kivela assumed his new position at EABC on April …
Karri Kivela new Executive Director of EABC Read More
A 74-year-old Swedish man was found dead inside the toilet of his Udon Thani home on April 3, 2019. According to the police, no suspicious circumstances indicating invasion and burglary …
Swedish elder found dead in his home at Udon Thani, Thailand Read More
Peter Vesterbacka, a Finnish Angry Bird game’s developer will take a part as a mentor of Bali Business Foundation Program, co-organized by Asia Exchange (AE), Finnish study exchange provider in …
Angry Bird’s developer to teach in Indonesia’s Business Program Read More
Finnair, Finland’s largest airlines, announced it is extending seasonal Guangzhou route to year-round operations as stated in the press release on April 17, 2019. The new route will operate between …
Finnair to fly to Guangzhou, China year-round during winter 2019 Read More
The team of university students from Singapore won one of the top awards at Sweden’s largest Hackathon event taking place in Stockholm from 4 to 6 April, 2019. 5 members …
Singaporean students secured top award at Hackathon in Sweden Read More