Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore has undergone unimaginable changes over the past couple of decades and probably faster than most countries in the world. Therefore it can be hard to fathom what Singapore was …
Sjømannskirken Singapore invites to a tour through the old country Read More
The Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd and thereby also the last chance to participate in the 7-day challenge in Vietnam, a joint initiative between the UN, the …
Take the 7-day challenge with the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam Read More
The water has slowly dried from the streets and people are returning to the cities after the yearly trip to their family in the country side (which also means that …
Scandinavian embassies wishes Thailand a happy Songkran Read More
Corrected on the 18th of April at 10:50 a.m. See below In the beginning of March the Danish government launched a new tax bill with the purpose of ‘modernizing the …
Danes Worldwide critizes new restrictive tax bill meant for Danes abroad Read More
Tomorrow on the 13th of April marks the last chance for Finns to join the Minister of Economic Affairs, Mika Lintilä, on a trip to explore the business opportunities of …
Last chance to visit Thailand with Team Finland Read More
In this digital age, the traditionals of marketing are heavily shifting. The younger generation aren’t as prone to blindly accept the newest commercial on TV or the largest billboard in …
KOL marketing works according to SwedCham China talk Read More
History of consular affairs was made in Hong Kong on 10 April, as Finland was the first Schengen-area country to outsource the visa application reception to a VFS-operated centre. The …
Finland outsources Visa processing in Hong Kong Read More
The former special adviser to the Swedish Ministry of Defence, the now retired Rear-Admiral Peter Bager, has been awarded for his contribution to strenghtening the technology coorporation between the two …
Former Swedish special adviser conferred Singapore Defense Fellowship Read More
SwedCham China is looking for two new communications interns – one in Beijing and one in Shanghai. The purpose of the internship will be to explore how a foreign chamber …
SwedCham China looking for communications interns Read More
On May 19th the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce can celebrate the 25th anniversary in Thailand. On the occasion, the chamber will host a galla at the Amari Watergate Hotel in …
25th anniversary of DTCC coming up Read More
ScandAsia has released its annual big special them issue on “How to Choose an International School”. The April 2018 issue is 60 pages packed with school articles and advice – …
The big International School issue of ScandAsia is out Read More
Ingmar Bergman is without a doubt the most celebrated Swedish movie maker. He is known for his heavy use of symbolism (The Seventh Seal featuring Death playing chess with a …
Ingmar Bergman festival coming up in Singapore Read More
Mr. Joachim Hviid Schalck and Mr. Jesper Riis-Antonsen continues as the President and Vice President for the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. That’s the conclusion after an extraordinary board meeting was …
Extraordinary board meeting leads to no changes in DTCC top Read More
The start-up phase of any entrepreneur can be both exciting and frightening. It’s the phase where your product, your company and your passion is truly put to the test, it’s …
Get experience in launching a start-up with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
She has been praised for bringing Hans Christian Andersen to the children of Vietnam by extensive translations for the past 20 years. And on Tuesday the 4th of April, ms. …
Danish Minister of Cultural Affairs delivers award to Vietnamese translator Read More
The consumption of palm oil is on the rise and this adds a serious threat to the climate and many endangered species. Palm oil is found in almost half of …
Palm oil industry needs sustainability, not boycotting Read More
Danish design is something most Danes takes pride in. Spanning from the architectural wonders of Jørn Utzon and Bjarke Ingels to the fashion designs of Mads Nørgaard and Stine Goya. …
Danish Design Fair in Singapore coming up Read More
For anyone who has witnessed the celebration of the day that the Norwegians gained their independent from Denmark, it’s without a doubt a day that will be remembered. Numerous parades, …
Norwegian Consitutional Day 2018 is nearing Read More
If you’ve managed to either start a succesful company or expand a company from your home country to SE Asia, chances are that the next logical step is to continue …
DABS invites to roundtable about the Philippines Read More The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) is looking for a new media assistant intern. The intern will be working in the fields of promotion, event managing and adminstration, and marketing. …
DanCham looking for intern Read More
Shengsheng Bi (Bibi) has joined Norwegian Business Association China as the new executive director. Bibi will report directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the daily operation …
New ED for Norwegian Business Association China Read More
An opportunity to broaden your knowledge on investment strategizing and intellectual property strategizing as well as an opportunity to expand the ever so important important network here in Thailand. On …
Get ready for Swedish networking Read More
The Swedish fitness chain Fitness24Seven has opened the first branch in Thailand, more precisely at the Summer Hill Project in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district. The Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom accompanied …
Swedish fitness opening first branch in Thailand Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce the Philippines congratulations to the winners and finalists at the NordCham Philippines Awards Night 2018, held at Fairmont Makati in Manila on 21 March. CSR Company …
NordCham Philippines Awards Night 2018 Read More
After a successful Annual General Meeting held at the Norwegian Seaman’s Mission Norwegian Business Association Singapore introduces the following new members of the NBAS Board for 2018: Gustav Heiberg, MD, …
New NBAS Singapore Board 2018 elected Read More
On the occasion the Nordic Day Celebration on 23 March the Nordic Embassies in Hanoi (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) together with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics …
Nordic Day Hanoi seminar Read More
On Nordic Day 23 March the respective Nordic embassies in Indonesia arranged a joint event. Collaboration between countries is key to achieve prosperous societies. The Nordic countries have collaborated for …
Nordic Day held in Jakarta Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, or Dancham, held its annual general meeting on Thursday 22 March 2018 at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit with an attendance of 30 members which was …
Well-visited DTCC Annual General Meeting Read More
The Danish Women’s Network in Bangkok has for several years supported an organization called ‘Children of the Forest’, which is a registered Thai Foundation working with stateless communities in Sangkhlaburi …
Meet the Danish supported Children of the Forest Read More
“Hygge”, “fika” and the happiest people. The Nordic countries are trending internationally and taking the lead in many different categories. So, what is it that make these Viking heirs succeed …
Return of the Vikings – Nordic Leadership has never been more relevant Read More
As Easter is coming upon us we thought it was a great idea to get the Sino-Swedish community together for a fun Swedish Easter mingle. Bring your friends, colleagues and …
Get ready for the SwedCham China Easter Mingle in Beijing! Read More
I doesn’t necessarily take a lot of similarities to create a bond between people. Sometimes having visited the same country is simply enough. On Friday the 16th, Vietnamese alumnis who …
Former Vietnamese alumni who studied in Finland meet up Read More
At certain chapters in our lives, we are facing the ‘difficult conversation.’ The ones we know from the beginning will have a long lasting effect on the future and one …
FBCS to host talk about ‘Difficult Conversations’ Read More
“Art has no borders.” With this icebreaker the Deputy Head of Mission, Anders L. Graugaard, delivered the keynote speech on Saturday at the opening of the Duo Art Exhibition “I-solated …
‘Art has no borders’: Thai-Danish art collaboration kicks off Read More
Press release: Johan Nylander is an award-winning author and freelancing China and Asia correspondent. He’s frequently published by CNN, Forbes and Sweden’s leading business daily Dagens Industri. His latest book on Chinese …
Seminar in Hong Kong – How China’s tech firms are outsmarting the West Read More
Some 80 members of the Danish community in Thailand gathered at 7 pm on Sunday night, 18 March 2018, to take part in the first Service of the Danish Church …
Festive instalment of Danish Pastor in Thailand Read More
EABC Multi-Chambers invites to a luncheon with the Ambassador of the European Union, Pirkka Tapiola. The luncheon will be held on the 27th of March in the Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok …
Invitation: EABC Multi-Chambers luncheon with EU Ambassador Read More
On 18 March the Danish Ambassador H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensenand and Mr. Rudiantara, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, participated in the Youth Eco Festival in Jakarta hosted by Youth …
Indonesia and Denmark celebrated international forest day Read More
Fans of all things healthy, organic, and any wellness modalities that support longevity should here take notice! 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is for the first time bringing its ‘Asian …
Swedish hoteliers, 137 Pillars team host organic food, wellness festival Read More
Press release: Design Pier is organizing a show called “True Tales by Design” which takes place in Hong Kong at Lanson Place Hotel between the 28-31 March. The show presents …
“True Tales by Design” Show Presents Two Finnish Designers Read More
From The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand’s Facebook page: At the 51st Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar last month, the wife of the Deputy Head of Mission, Nina Orthmann-Brask, presented high …
A taste of Denmark in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has just sent out the invitation to the Annual General Meeting 2018: Date: March 28, 2018 Registration: 6.15 PM – 6.30 PM AGM: 6.30 PM – …
TSCC invites to Annual General Meeting 2018 Read More
Press release: On Wednesday the 15th, Danish Ambassador in Malaysia, Jesper Vahr, met with Secretary General of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT Malaysia), Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Bin …
Danish Ambassador in Malaysia meets with secretary general Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore has announced their Annual Gala Dinner in Singapore – and you are invited! The DABS Annual Gala Ball 2018 takes place Saturday night, May 19. This year, the …
DABS Annual Gala Dinner in Singapore – what to expect Read More
Press release: The Embassy’s Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) has granted financial support to eight independent art-spaces and art-initiatives. The grantees are Hanoi DOCLAB, Heritage Space, Manzi Art Space, …
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam grants funding to Vietnamese art-initiatives Read More
In Denmark, this is hardly news anymore, – just another foreigner about to be deported. And you may think “but this is a child living with her mother in Denmark …
Will 13-year-old Mint be deported back to Thailand? Read More
A new board was elected for the Norwegian Business Association China at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 2018 on 7 March in Shanghai. “Norwegian Business Association China is an …
New Board for Norwegian Business Association China Read More
Press release: This year the Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting was held on the 7th of March, at the Hong Kong Bankers Club locating on the 43rd …
DCC Hong Kong holds AGM Read MoreFrom the Danish Embassy in Thailand’s Facebook page: Kindly, be aware that the Danish consulate in Phuket will be closed from March 13-22 – both days included. We apologise for …
Danish Consulate in Phuket closed for a week Read More
The Norwegian seafood company Marine Harvest is allegedly planning to open hundreds of fast food restaurants in China. The news spread pretty quickly throughout the seafood-medias, Fish Update amongst others. …
Norwegian company plans Chinese fast food outlets Read More