Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On Thursday, 12 October 2017, the regular networking event of Danish Thai Chamber of commerce has moved to The Captain’s Pub at Hotel Mermaid, Sukhumvit soi 29. The purpose is …
DTCC Networking and double Birthday Party Read More
Scandinavian Women’s Association (SWA) loves welcoming newcomers to Singapore! SWA attended welcoming events in early September both at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church and later at the Danish Seamen’s Church. Individuals …
Scandinavian Women’s Association welcoming to Singapore Read More
At the annual general meeting of the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce on 28 September Mr Jari Hietala was elected as the President, with Jouni Heinonen and Pornpracha Wattanakijsiri as Vice …
Jari Hietala is TFCC’s new leader Read More
Eric Hallin, General Manager, Rembrandt Hotel on Sukhumvit soi 18 in Bangkok is supporting the annual Hope Fair by offering the use of the Grand Ballroom of the hotel on …
Rembrandt Hotel donates Ball Room to Hope Fair 2017 Read More
On 22 September the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong appointed Ulf Ohrling as an Honorary Member after his dedicated time as Chairman! Ulf has been chairman for sic …
Ulf Ohrling appointed Honorary Member by SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
Carsten Lehn, the founder of the Danish furniture company DAFI Tropicdane in Vietnam, has together with his wife Le Nguyen Da Bich sold DAFI Tropicdane to the Danish furniture factory Carl …
Carsten Lehn sells DAFI Tropicdane to Danish furniture company Read More
Norway’s very own 900 years old Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) wll on 20 and 21 October 2017 perform at the Esplanade Concert Hall. The Choir’s wide repertoire of traditional and …
Nidarosdomens Guttekor to perform at the Esplanade Concert Hall in October Read More
The Norwegian Seaman’s Church in Pattaya organizes a hike in unspoiled mountain and jungle areas in northern Thailand this season. The hike will take place in the mountins between Chiang …
Hike with Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Northern Thailand Read More
The autumn got a fun kick-off with Finnish Business Council Beijing on Friday 15 September. Almost 30 people joined the night of good food and good company at Moi restaurant …
Finnish Business Council Beijing kicked off autumn Read More
The Danish fast track visa service called “Red Carpet” has in Thailand been changed. Relatives and corporate business partners, who were previously covered by the fast track visa agreement between …
Spouses and business partners no longer covered by DTCC “Red Carpet” agreement Read More
The Red Carpet Program offers simplified procedures for obtaining Danish Schengen visas for applicants who travel regularly to Denmark for business purposes. The aim is to assist non Danish companies, …
What is the Danish Red Carpet Program? Read More
The Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok was as impressive a feast as ever. Beside the many kilos of crayfish, lots of other delicacies made it possible to eat and drink …
Scandinavian Crayfish Party 2017 Good Fun! Read More
The diplomatic missions of the respective Nordic countries to Thailand have anncounce the inaugural Nordic Film Festival 2017 to take place in Bangkok from 28 September to 1 October 2017, …
New Nordic film festival in Bangkok Read More
Hotel Manager Michael Gaarde-Nielsen is in a prime position to give the best possible update from Karon Beach on Phuket, a beach previously very much dominated by tourists from the …
Hotelier Michael Gaarde-Nielsen showcases “new” Karon beach, Phuket Read More
September equals that lots of crayfish parties are taking place among the various Nordic expat associations in Asia. The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Hong has announced its ‘last …
Last call for Finns’ crayfish party in Hong Kong 2017 Read More
The Danish Church in Bangkok on Thursday 14 September 2017 signed an agreement with the Church of Christ in Thailand to cooperate regarding admin and Christ Services. The MOU was …
Danish Church Bangkok signs MoU with Church of Christ Thailand Read More
The Norwegian School of Singapore and the Norwegian School on the Internet in Norway have come up with a common model to make mother tongue tuition available to more students …
Expanded Norwegian mother tounge teaching in Singapore Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) has appointed a new Executive Director. Master’s graduate Katarina Ekelund, the daughter of her Thai mother and Swedish father, has in August 2017 replaced …
Katarina Ekelund, new TSCC Executive Director: a true Swedish-Thai Read More
Hong Kong is first out in the region to announce the details of the upcoming centenary celebrations, to peak in December! “You are cordially invited to join the Finnish Chamber …
Finland 100 Years Gala Hong Kong announced Read More
In Singapore the Finnish Your Dinner 2017 was held at Hollandse Club Singapore. “Finnish Your Dinner is modelled on Dinner Under the Sky, an annual Summer event held in Helsinki. …
Finnish Your Dinner held in Singapore Read More
On Saturday 26 August, as in many other cities and countries around the world, a Finnish Your Dinner was held in Bangkok, hosted by the Embassy of Finland in celebration …
Finnish Your Dinner hosted by Bangkok embassy Read More
“What a wonderful dinner! Finnish your Dinner event was held last weekend both in Finland and around the world. Here in Kuala Lumpur we had our Dinner Under The Sky …
Finnish your Dinner under the sky in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The famous Scandinavian Crayfish Party comes early this year – it is already on Saturday 16 September! That means you have to act NOW to buy tickets at discounted “early …
Crayfish Party comes early in Bangkok this year! Read More
The Best Nordic Party in the Philippines is back with 70’s style and flare! “Join us as we celebrate a centuries old Nordic tradition. Featuring specially imported Crayfish, a sumptuous …
Nordic Crayfish Party Philippines 2017 Read More
It is once again time for one of Swedcham’s most appreciated social gatherings – The Annual Crayfish Party! The event takes place on 15 September 2017 at 7.30 pm, held …
Swedcham Hong Kong Crayfish Party 2017 Read More
The announcement it out that on Friday 13 October the annual Seafood Gala Dinner will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. This highly …
Norway’s annual Kuala Lumpur Seafood Gala Dinner 2017 Read More
Associate Professor Prasert Lertsanguansinchai Radiation Oncologist Wattanosoth Hospital (Bangkok Cancer Hospital) The results achieved by the latest cancer treatments continue to exceed expectations. Examples include: minimally invasive surgery to remove …
Radiosurgery: New revolution of cancer treatments Read More
On 25-27 August 2017 Finland’s centenary celebrations will expand across the world as Finnish Your Dinner events invite everybody to enjoy dinner with Finns. In Bangkok it takes place on …
Finnish Your Dinner SF100 event in Bangkok Read More The event Finnish your Dinner Under the Sky (Grand Dinner Party) takes place in Kuala Lumpur on 26 August 2017. Around a dozen Finnish embassies, missions and friendship societies abroad …
Finnish Dinner Under the Sky Kuala Lumpur Read More
Carlsberg’s managing director Lars Lehmann tee-off’ed the Carlsberg Golf Classic on 2. August 2017. The golf tournament was back for its 24th year offering more than RM3 million worth of …
Lars Lehmann’s tee-off at Carlsberg Golf Classic Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Jakarta hosted on 3 August 2017 a Business Breakfast in the Danish Residence, reports the embassy on its Facebook page. Focus of the event was …
Danish Business Breakfast discussed recent reforms Read More
25-year-old Thai-Swedish model Mareeya Poonlertlarp Ehren was crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2017 at the Siam Paragon Hall on Saturday, July 30. As the reigning queen, she also won Bt 1 …
Swedish Mareeya Poonlertlarp Ehren crowned Miss Thailand Universe Read More
Magnus Bocker, who led the Singapore Exchange (SGX) from 2009 after the global financial crisis, has died from cancer in the United States. He was only 55 years old. Mr …
Magnus Bocker has passed away Read More
Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Harald Fries recently attended a knowledge-sharing luncheon with at the Tower Club in Makati City, Manila, Philippines, hosted by the auditing firm KPMG R.G. Manabat …
Sweden attended KPMG networking luncheon in Manila Read More
Several job opportunities are now open for Thais who speak Danish, Swedish or Finnish and want to be based in Phuket or Krabi as part of the destination staff for …
Jobs for Thais who speak Danish, Swedish or Finnish Read More
In Thailand, elephants suffer from the tourism industry more than any place else in the world. Henrik Enevoldsen from Denmark is trying to create a safe haven for Thailand’s mistreated …
Henrik wants to create safe haven for elephants in Krabi Read More
The Dutch, French, German and Swedish Chambers are inviting its members and guests of members to the 7th Summer Networking Cocktail 2017 in Hong Kong. On 9 August at 6.30 …
7th Summer Networking Cocktail Hong Kong Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines thanks all who joined the Nordic Midsummer Night Feast at Makati Garden Club on June 24. Gathering together to celebrate the …
Nordic Midsummer Night Feast held in Manila Read More
We love Finland – Finland 100 Summer party was attended 140 guests at Scandinavian restaurant FINDS on 11 June. Guests enjoyed Finnish treats, beverages and music. Visual feeling was created …
Finland 100 Summer party held in Hong Kong Read More
On Sunday 11 June the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai and Team Finland welcome everyone welcomed guests to feel the Finnishness in the summer in Shanghai! ‘We Love Finland …
We Love Finland Festival held in Shanghai Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Mr. Sune Sucksdorf back as a full member of the DTCC board following the resignation of two members of the board, Ms. Sophie Edelgren …
Sune Sucksdorf back as full DTCC Board Member Read More
Christa Lund Herum – currently based in Phnom Penh – has been selected as the first priest at the new Danish Church in Thailand. Technically, her title is pastor, but …
Christa Lund Herum new Danish priest in Bangkok Read More
In the front row sat five young aspiring hockey players and watched in awe as the Chicago Blackhawks defenceman, Johnny Oduya, talked about playing the game they all love, and …
Swedish NHL star inspires young hockey players in Bangkok Read MoreThe Danish Embassy participated in the Nordic 4.0 seminar at the Ministry of Foreign affairs. The seminart gave Nordic countries a chance to share their experiences with green and innovative …
Nordic 4.0 Read More
On 5 June the Danish National (Constitution Day) and World Environment Day, Singapore, were celebrated at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Among the Danish Ambassador Ambassador Dorte Bech Vizard’s distinguished guests were …
Denmark’s Constitution Day celebrated in Singapore Read More
Adrenaline-charging thrills in Hua Hin! For those new to water parks, or used to a very limited number of choices for amusement parks in these Thailand waters, we’ve got news …
Vana Nava Water Jungle Hua Hin: Excitement on all levels! Read More
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore held a Sankt Hans party on Saturday 24 June 2017. Many people came to the church to enjoy a night with Danish traditions. A treasure …
Sankt Hans party at Danish Seamen’s Church Read More
Sandy Stuvik, the Thai-Norwegian race driver, took 2nd place at the Blancpain GT Series Asia which took place at the legendary Suzuka Circuit in Japan in the weekend of 24 …
Sandy Stuvik on the podium in Suzuka Read More
Friday 9 June 2017 was an auspicious day for Thai-Swedish business relations, consisting in celebrations of ‘20 years in Business’ combined with dealership expansion and the launch of an additional …
The Cabinet’s 20 years and business expansion celebrated in Hua Hin Read More
Danish modern jazz and pop singer Malene Mortensen is back in Thailand! She performed a short “warm-up” concert on Thursday 22 June at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, before heading to Hua …
Jazz diva Malene Mortensen back in Bangkok, Hua Hin next Read More