Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Scandinavian Society Siam invites members and friends to an afternoon exploring a historical part of Bangkok Sunday 28th January 2018 at 2 pm. Read also: Report from previous historical walk Participants …
Guided tour through a historical part of Bangkok Read More
The 2017 edition of the annual Gala Dinner organised by the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong was a truly special one. On 9 December over 200 guests attended …
Finland 100 Gala in Hong Kong Read More
In Vientiane, Laos, Sweden’s Honorary Consul Peter Fogde organized a Lucia reception where around 80 Scandinavian guests enjoyed the Lucia procession. Photo credit: Peter Fogde Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok
Swedish Lucia in Laos 2017 Read More
Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence on 6 December all over the world and in Beijing the celebration took place at InterContinental Sanlitun hotel with hundreds of guests, both …
Suomi Finland 100 Independence Day Beijing celebration Read More
In Shanghai, to honour Finland’s 100th anniversary, the Independence Day was celebrated at two different occasions. Both of the events were held at the historic Fairmont Peace Hotel, with one …
Double celebration of Finnish Independence Day in Shanghai Read More
On 6 December 2017 almost 700 guests honoured the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Finland’s independence in Singapore. The official Independence Day reception was organised at the Flower …
Finland’s centenary celebrations Singapore: Independence Day reception Read More
The centennial anniversary of Finland 100 Years culminated in December with the celebration of Finland’s Independence Day. In Bangkok, the Embassy of Finland hosted a grand evening reception at The …
Finland 100 Years Independence Reception in Bangkok Read More
In Thailand already on 11 January a very important event in the new year, namely the ‘Nordic New Year’s Kick-Off 2018’, where all four Nordic Ambassadors will also be in …
Bangkok 2018: Nordic chambers kick off closer cooperation Read More
Before the Christmas Stanley Plaza hosted the ‘Finnish Christmas Wonders’ during two weekends. At the launch the Finnish Consul-General and his wife enjoyed the market on a VIP tour. Over …
Finnish Christmas Wonders market Hong Kong Read More
Come experience the Nordics! During the weekend 15-17 December citizens and visitors to Shanghai could experience a spread from the Nordic countries. Consulate General of Finland together with the …
Nordics in Shanghai: More Surprises per Square Meter Read More
On 13 December Ambassador Staffan Herrström hosted The Embassy’s annual Lucia Reception in the Garden Villa at the Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok. The Ambassador was welcomed to the stage by two …
Embassy of Sweden’s Sankta Lucia Bangkok celebration Read More
Blue and white were the colours of the evening, when close to 350 guests from the Finnish community in Singapore gathered at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay …
Sisu Gala Night Singapore: Grand Finale of Finland 100 years celebrations Read More
In Kuala Lumpur the Finland 100 Years reception was held at JW Marriott hotel on 6 December, with nearly 400 guests joining the Embassy of Finland in Malaysia to celebrate …
Finland 100 Years independence in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Dated 15 December 2017 the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur is warning Swedes of the risk for thefts at the Malaysian capital’s airports Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and …
Swedish Embassy warns of Kuala Lumpur airport thefts Read More
In later November Danish companies, their families, friends, business partners and local authorities participated in Danish Footprints 2017 in Vietnam. The aim of the event was to promote Danish corporate …
Annual Danish Footprints held in Vietnam Read More
Having just moved to Bangkok with her two kids, after nine years spent (on a beach) in south Thailand, Kati Häkkinen felt quite starved for all things Finnish. Quickly finding …
Kati Häkkinen – Finnish Women Abroad network in Bangkok Read More
The Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok – an age-old dear tradition – will this year take place on “lillejuleaften”, Saturday 23rd of December instead of on 24 December as usual. …
Scandinavian Christmas service in Bangkok moved forward to 23rd December Read More
In early November members of Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) had an opportunity for morning breakfast table meeting at the Ambassador’s Residence with the Ambassador Jarno Syrjälä, Speaker of Parliament …
Finnish Parliament delegation Beijing event Read More
Finnish Christmas Wonders are available in Hong Kong! The 2017 Christmas Market in shopping centre Stanley Plaza has an amazing Finland theme! The market takes place in two consecutive weekends …
Finland at Hong Kong Christmas Market Read More
On 3 December the 1st advent was celebrated at the beautifully decorated Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok, with 150 guests in attendance. Many old Bangkok faces and a lot of …
First advent at Swedish Residence Bangkok Read More
On December 6, 2017, Nordcham in Phnom Penh is holding a Christmas Dinner with special Nordic Christmas dishes at the Exchange Restaurant, Phnom Penh.
Nordcham Christmas event in Phnom Penh Read More
SuperPark, the ‘friendliest all-in-one indoor activity park in the world’ from Finland, is about to bring a big burst of energy into Hong Kong’s entertainment scene. As a uniquely fun …
Finnish SuperPark arrives to Asia and Hong Kong Read MoreDanish-Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild has decorated a Christmas tree as part of the annual charity initiative of The Anantara Siam Hotel Bangkok. To support her tree, visit the Parichart Court …
Vote a Christmas tree – and support a charity Read More
In the morning of 15 November it was clear that no less than three Nordic national football teams had qualified for the Fifa World Cup finals in Football in Russia, …
Fifa World Cup 2018: calls for celebration with ScandAsia Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China invites to their ‘Swecham Mystery Christmas Dinner’, taking place in the evening of Saturday 2 December 2017 in Beijing “Embrace the winter darkness, …
Swedcham China Mystery Christmas Dinner Read More
FinnCham (Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong) invites to join us for a Christmas Party at Dada Bar + Lounge in the Luxe Manor Hotel! The celebration takes place on …
FinnCham Hong Kong Christmas Party 2017 Read More
Christmas comes early for Scandinavians in Hong Kong this year! Get this Christmas 2017 started in Danish and Swedish tradition at the annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar! – Win amazing prizes …
Early Scandinavian Hong Kong Christmas Read More
The traditional Finnish Christmas Party in Bangkok takes place on Saturday 2 December. Celebrating Finland 100 years this Party is organised together with all Finnish organisations in Bangkok – Embassy …
Finnish Christmas Party Bangkok 2017 Read More
Friends of Finland, Finnish and Vietnamese Companies, Embassy of Finland Vietnam and Team Finland staff, Alumni and distinguished guests of the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Startups and Entrepreneurship 2017 …
We Love Finland party in Hoh Chi Minh City Read More
H.E. Ms. Vimon Kidchob, Ambassador of Thailand to Denmark, attended on 27 September 2017 together with Ms. Pratana Disyattat, Minister Counsellor at the embassy in Copenhagen, the Opening Ceremony of …
Thai House at Moesgaard opened after renovation Read More
The new Danish priest in Thailand, Christa Lund Herum, was welcomed by Mr. Bjarne Tvilde, Chairman of the Danish Church Council at the first meeting of the council on Tuesday …
Welcome to the new Danish priest to Thailand Read More
As the finals for the World Amateurs Golfers Championship (WAGC) is coming to Malaysia Dato’ Nils Nordh, its Swedish Chairman, is extra excited to bring the competition “home” after ten …
World Amateurs Golfers Championship 2017 in Malaysia Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines, in collaboration with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to the Philippines, is organizing its annual Family Christmas Fest on December 3, …
NordCham Family Christmas Fest Philippines Read More
Denmark’s next Ambassador to Malaysia, Jesper Vahr, has arrived in Malaysia to take up his new post (photographed ere with his wife, Ane). 7 November was his first working day …
Denmark’s new ambassador finally arrived to Malaysia Read More
During 14 – 22 October the new solo exhibition ‘Digidream’ by Finnish artist Soile Yli-Mäyry took place at Goshen Art Gallery, Millennia Walk, Singapore. A crowd of art enthusiasts came …
Finnish art exhibition with Soile Yli-Mäyry Read More
The glass art exhibition ‘The Story of a Finnish Woman‘ by Ritva-Liisa Pohjalainen together with the ‘Kuopio – Capital of Lakeland‘ was held in late October at the Yun Jian …
Finnish exhibition held in Shanghai Read More
FinnCham (Finnich Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong) is inviting to their annual Celebrate Finland Gala – this year in honour of Finland’s 100 years of independence! The annual gala …
Finland 100 Gala 2017 Hong Kong invitation Read More
Incredible but true; on 13 October the Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner took place in Kuala Lumpur for the 21 st time, held once again at the esteemed Mandarin Oriental, Kuala …
Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner Kuala Lumpur 2017 Read More
On 5 October the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce arranged what seemed to be a slightly new networking concept: ‘TSCC Business Talks’. The attending members and other guests of TSCC were …
Thai-Swedish ‘Business Talks’ with Business Sweden, Nordea Read More
25 October 2017, H.E. Ambassador Anita Nergaard presented her credentials to H.E. Madam President Halimah Yacob at the Istana. Ambassador Nergaard looks forward to further deepening the relations between Singapore …
New Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore presented credentials Read More
150 people attended the BBQ and Beach Party at Sentosa 22 September, hosted by Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) and the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore. The Party took place at Coastes …
Norwegians’ Singapore Beach Party 2017 Read More
The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), on 10 October 2017, celebrated its 25 years Anniversary with an Awards Night at Hotel St. Regis, Bangkok. The 150 guests attending the …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce celebrated 25 years Read More
The F&B company D’Evenitif in Kong Kong invites to the ‘Gustav Nordic Pop-Up Bar’, taking place on Thursday 2 November, at VEA Restaurant & Lounge. Master mixologist Antonio Lai will …
Gustav Nordic Pop-Up Bar 2017 in Hong Kong Read More
Out of the rabbit hole or through the looking glass? In order to counteract the great recession and the deepest financial crisis in generations, central bankers have dug deep into …
Singapore seminar with Handelsbanken Chief Strategist Claes Måhlén Read More
We all know that the popular Finnish Sauna is good for both body and mind. Spending time in the sauna with friends or just sitting by your self is relaxing …
Your choice: do you opt for sauna or ice lab? Read More
Finnair has celebrated their first anniversary of the A350 service between Helsinki, Finland and Singapore. “With pride, Finnair has been flying high with the great aircraft for the comfort of …
One year anniversary for Finnair’s A350 Helsinki – Singapore route Read More
NordCham Philippines extends their deepest gratitude to their sponsors for supporting the Crayfish Party 2017, which was held last September 16, 2017 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. NordCham’s biggest …
Nordic Crayfish Party 2017 Read More
In mid October the Embassy of Sweden, Singapore in partnership with the Swedish Institute and IKEA launched ‘Swedish Dads and Singaporean Dads’ a photo exhibition at the art gallery the …
Swedish Dads and Singaporean Dads expo Read More
In Ebeltoft, a romantic town near Randers and Arhus in Denmark, a house carries the intriguing name “Lille Siam” or in English “Little Siam”. And yes, indeed it has a …
Historical Thai-Danish house for sale in Ebeltoft, Denmark Read More
FinnCham Annual Crayfish Party 2017 took place on 23 September at the Finnish favourite restaurant FINDS. Guests feasted on crayfish and other Finnish delicacies. The Crayfish Party is the perfect …
FinnCham Hong Kong’s Annual Crayfish Party Read More