Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
ScandAsia offers a eNewsletter service which every Monday delivers the editor’s selection of news from the past week. This newsletter is tailored to either Scandinavian expats living in Thailand, readers …
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Members and friends of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok, Thailand had gathered for the monthly evening networking, held at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit on Thursday evening 13 October, …
Thai-Swedish community pay their respect to His Majesty the King of Thailand Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong held its tradition alive, one of Swedcham’s most appreciated social gatherings – The Annual Crayfish Party, on Friday 9 September, including the popular …
Swedcham’s Annual Crayfish Party 2016 Read More
Margith Pedersen, Secretary General of the Danish Church Abroad and the Danish Seamens Church, is visiting Thailand on Monday 10 October until Thursday 13 October to look into how a …
A Danish Church may be established in Thailand Read More
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is in Hong Kong to study the R&D ecosystem there and in Shenzhen by visiting companies, universities and research organisations. They are …
Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in Hong Kong Read More
The Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner Extravaganza 2016 in Indonesia takes place on Friday 2 December in Jakarta. Venue, to be confirmed, will be a five-star hotel. The event is a …
Seafood Extravaganza 2016 in Indonesia Read More
It was a grand day at the greens when the annual Nordic Golf Tournament took place at Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Singapore on 14 September. Organized by Danish …
Nordic Golf Tournament 2016 Singapore Read More
Sjømannskirken – Norwegian Church Abroad in Pattaya is going to build a new church in Pattaya. Today, on Wednesday 5 October 2016, the lot of the new church is being …
New Norwegian church to be built in Pattaya Read More
On Satuday 22 October 2016 it is time for the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China to hold for the 10th time its Business Person of the Year Gala Ball …
DCCC promises biggest party ever in Shanghai Read More
ScandAsia has spoken with a few Scandinavians living and working in Singapore about their children and how they handle the challenge of maintaining their mother tongue when living in a …
How expats maintain their children’s native language in Singapore Read More
Simen Schei Eikbu is a Norwegian physiotherapist who during the spring months of 2016 worked as a volunteer for the Raindrop Foundation in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, established by Dr. Pensak …
Norwegian to raise 6000 EUR for Danish charity in Thailand Read More
SAS wants to thank its loyal SAS customers through the years by inviting to a very special invitee-only event, with members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. …
Invitations to SAS 70 years celebrations in Hong Kong, Shanghai Read More
Finnish Business Council Shanghai calls its members and other to ‘Hit the roof(top) with Slush Shanghai’! “Still some free time before the Golden Week? Come and join Slush Shanghai and …
FBCS invites to Slush Rooftop party Shanghai Read More
The Crayfish Party of Scandinavian Society Siam roared on full power on Saturday 24 September 2016 at Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok with SSS Chairman Lars Andersson as a fantastic MC and …
Crayfish Party: Full Power Read More
New Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Uffe Wolffhechel was the main attraction when members and friends of Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce got together at Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant in …
DTCC introduced new Danish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Come to open house Saturday the 24th of September between 13.00 and 16.00 at the Danish Seaman’s Church in Singapore. You can here about church-memberships, Danish lessons, soccer for men …
Open house at the Danish Seaman’s Church Read More
In these days, until 27 September 2016, the European Film Festival is being held in Myanmar, and this year, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian movies are joining for the first time. …
European Film Festival in Myanmar Read More
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Norway diplomatic ties, Vietnamese art performances and photo exhibitions were held in the capital of Norway, Oslo. Tone Skogen, State Secretary of the …
Vietnamese art and photos on display in Oslo Read More
Danish TV “DR 1” released on Monday 19 September yet another episode of the program “Sporloes” from Thailand. The program description says: Simone was born at at Thai hospital 19 …
Danish girl finds Thai mother Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is inviting to its 30 Years celebration, to be held in Macau on Saturday 19 November. At Studio City, Estrada do Istmo, …
Swedcham Hong Kong invites to Casino Royale Gala Dinner Read More
On Tuesday 13 September 2016 the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) held its Annual General Meeting at Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok, followed by a networking where Finland’s newly arrived new …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce AGM welcomes new ambassador Read More
Walking down Sukhumvit Soi 18 in Bangkok, you will find a small open building. To enter, you must cross a little wooden gangway with rope as handles. Once you have …
Opening of Swedish restaurant in Bangkok Read More
Poul Albertsen passed away on Monday 12 September 1216, 68 years old. Poul Albertsen was born in 1948 and grew up in Randers, Denmark. His latest job before retirement was …
Poul Albertsen has passed away Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Swedcham, together its member Art Futures Group (AFG) invites you to a Welcome Back Cocktail at AFG’s private gallery in Central, on 14 …
Swedcham Hong Kong welcomes back with Art Futures Group Read More
In celebration of 70 years Diplomatic ties between The Philippines and Denmark, the Embassy of Denmark, Manila invites to the 2nd edition of the #DanishFilmFest, running from the 29th of …
Second Danish Film Festival in Manila Read More
On Wednesday 7 September 2016, the Swedish Film Festival in Bangkok was kicked off with an opening ceremony. The celebration was held at SF World Cinema in Central World from …
Opening of the Swedish Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
The 15th of September NBAS and The Norwegian Seamen’s Church will have a seminar about insurance and pension for Norwegians living abroad. The seminar will take place at Sjømannskirken, 300 Pasir …
NBAS Singapore invites you to talk about insurance and pension Read More
In the Frogner District near Kløfta in Akershus in Norway you will find a Thai-Norwegian temple. It has been there for almost 25 years, but it has not been an official …
Thai minister inaugurates Cultural Center in Norway Read More
The Danish and Swedish Business Association (DABS and SBAS respectively) invites you to the annual Nordic Golf Tournament as warm up for the upcoming Singapore F1 Grand Prix. The event will …
Last chance to grab your tickets for DABS and SBAS golf tournament Read More
On 20 August 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Oslo hosted the Thai Fair 2016 for the 16th executive year. This year’s event was presided over by H.E. Mr. Vira …
Thai Fair in Oslo Read More
On 18 August 2016, The ASEAN Committee in Oslo, ACO, jointly organized the event “ASEAN Cultural Night 2016” at Gamle Logan, Oslo. The purpose of the event was to promote …
ASEAN Cultural Night in Oslo Read More
On 13 September 2016, the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce will throw their annual general meeting. Here, members will have the opportunity to meet the new Finnish Ambassador to Thailand, Satu …
Finncham AGM and networking party Read More
With a networking event on Monday 12 September 2016 Team Norway will introduce itself, consisting in “the most important Norwegian Stakeholders in Thailand including the key staff of the Royal …
Team Norway networking event in Bangkok Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, DCCC invites our members and friends from the entire Nordic community to a unique Nordic Gourmet Evening at Pelikan in Shanghai, taking place …
Nordic Gourmet dinner event in Shanghai Read More
Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) has announced (on 15 August 2016) that Ms Hilde Nafstad has relocated to Norway to take up new challenges in Statoil. NBAS wishes her the best …
Leonard O. Stornes steps in as Acting NBAS President Read More
On Sunday 7 August 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm held a ceremony on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 12 August 2016 at …
Special ceremony at the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm Read More
During 29-30 July 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm, in cooperation with Ministry of Culture of Thailand, the Thai offices, as well as Thai communities in Sweden, held the …
Thailand @ Kungsträdgården 2016 Read More
On 15 August 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen organized a special dinner on the occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Thai …
Special dinner at the Royal Thai Embassy in Denmark Read More
Denmark’s next Ambassador in Singapore as well as the the new Consul and Deputy Head of Mission will be welcomed by the community in Singapore with an evening dinner event on …
Denmark embassy team Singapore welcome dinner Read More
On 13 August 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen and the Thai Community in Denmark organized a Thai Festival at Havneparken, Islands Brygge in Copenhagen. Twenty-six Thai shops and …
Thai Festival 2016 in Copenhagen Read More
On Tuesday 6 September 2016 Norwegians Worldwide invites Norwegians in Thailand to an evening in a relaxed atmosphere in Bangkok. The evening will feature a classic Norwegian menu of boiled …
Norwegians Worldwide hosts cod evening in Bangkok Read More
The Scandinavian Society Siam in Thailand has revealed the date of 2016’s Crayfish Party. This year’s party will be held on 24 September 2016 and is the 36th Crayfish Party …
Scandinavian Society Siam Crayfish Party 2016 Read More
The committee of Scandinavian Golf Thailand is getting the last details in place before kicking off the golf season of 2016/2017. The opening of this year’s season will, once again, …
Scandinavian Golf season 16/17 opens with BBQ and golfing Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok is for the fifth time hosting a Swedish Film Festival in Bangkok. From 7-11 September 2016 Swedish, as well as non Swedish people can watch …
Swedish Film Festival in Bangkok 2016 Read More
Swedish Mats Öberg, who had been caught in a Thai hospital for three weeks, has now, in mid August 2016, returned to Sweden. Mats Öberg from the little Swedish town …
Critically ill Mats Öberg has returned to Sweden Read More
The Swedish synthpop group, Kite, and the Danish pop band, Saveus, are both to perform at the upcoming Monsoon Music Festival 2016 in Hanoi, Vietnam, this October Kite, composed by …
Vietnam: Danish and Swedish bands to perform at Monsoon Music Festival 2016 Read More
Jørgen Schmidt, the founder of the dz group of companies, passed away in the early hours of Thursday 11 August 2016. Jørgen’s many friends and business associates will have an …
Jørgen Schmidt passed away Read More
Rossukol Phansung, or khun “Rossi”, is taking advantage of having learned the Norwegian culture and language by offering guided tours in Thailand for Norwegians. Having previously lived in Norway for …
Norwegian’s dedicated Thai tour guide Read More
NBAS (Norwegian Business Association) has arranged a beach party in Singapore. The event is made in cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and will take place Friday the …
NBAS to host beach party in Singapore Read More
In the Philippines the 2016 edition of the Nordic Crayfish Party will take place on 24 September at Marriott Grand Ballroom in Manila. The traditional is a one-of-a-kind experience, a …
Nordic Crayfish Party Manila on 24 Sep Read More