New Danish Ambassador couple
Uffe Wolffhechel and his wife Susie A Ruff became 1 September 2016 the new Danish Ambassador couple in Bangkok and Phnom Penh. In October, they were joined by Isabella, who …
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Jorgen Lundbaek 50 years in Thailand
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, at 15.00, it was exactly 50 years ago since Jorgen Lundbaek arrived Thailand for the first time. He flew in from Saigon on a vacation from …
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Meet Team Norway Thailand event
Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) hosted on 29 September 2016 the event ‘Meet Team Norway’ to introduce the most important Norwegian Stakeholders in Thailand, including key staff of the Embassy, …
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Danish Business Person & Entrepreneur of the Year, China 2016
On Saturday 22 October 22 2016, the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai hosted the 10th Business Person of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year award ceremony and gala …
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Denmark announces Vietnam events: 45 years bilateral relations
The Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi has announced a series of cultural activities to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in connection to the 45th Anniversary of …
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Thailand Expat Guide 2016 is here!
ScandAsia has published its 2016 edition of the guidebook “Thailand Expat Guide” Thailand Expat Guide is intended as a help for both newcomers and longer term residents from Sweden, Denmark, …
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Swecham Bangkok business seminar
On 3 November, 2016, beginning at 6 pm the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosts a business seminar and networking with three invited speakers. The three sessions for the evening, during …
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Hong Kong event: Future of Innovation and Digitalization
The Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong jointly invites to an evening about the Future of Innovation and Digitalization. Four different speakers (one selected from each chamber) will attend, coming from …
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Shanghai event: Leadership Differences between the West and China
Leadership is an elusive concept and sometimes it seems that some people “just have it”. Finnish Business Council in Shanghai invites to a panel discussion on ‘Leadership – Differences between …
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FinnCham’s Annual Crayfish party 2016
Finncham Hong Kong held its Annual Crayfish Party on Friday 23 September, held at the source for delicious Finnish food in Hong Kong: FINDS Restaurant. The crayfish party was for …
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Eva Karlberg remains at SwedCham Hong Kong
Earlier in the summer of 2016 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong posted a job opportunity that the chamber was looking for a new General Manager. However, ScandAsia …
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SwedCham Hong Kong celebrates 30 and looks ahead
As the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is celebrating its 30 years anniversary its General Manger Mrs. Eva Karlberg tells more about celebrations, reflects on the story so …
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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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Thai-Swedish community pay their respect to His Majesty the King of Thailand
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, …
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Swedcham’s Annual Crayfish Party 2016
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 …
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A Danish Church may be established in Thailand
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 …
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Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in Hong Kong
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 …
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Seafood Extravaganza 2016 in Indonesia
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 …
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Nordic Golf Tournament 2016 Singapore
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 …
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New Norwegian church to be built in Pattaya
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 …
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DCCC promises biggest party ever in Shanghai
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 …
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How expats maintain their children’s native language in Singapore
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 …
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Norwegian to raise 6000 EUR for Danish charity in Thailand
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 …
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Invitations to SAS 70 years celebrations in Hong Kong, Shanghai
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. …
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FBCS invites to Slush Rooftop party Shanghai
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 …
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Crayfish Party: Full Power
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 …
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DTCC introduced new Danish Ambassador to Thailand
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 …
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Open house at the Danish Seaman’s Church
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 …
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European Film Festival in Myanmar
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. …
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Vietnamese art and photos on display in Oslo
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 …
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Danish girl finds Thai mother
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 …
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Swedcham Hong Kong invites to Casino Royale Gala Dinner
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, …
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Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce AGM welcomes new ambassador
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 …
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Opening of Swedish restaurant in Bangkok
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 …
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Poul Albertsen has passed away
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 …
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Swedcham Hong Kong welcomes back with Art Futures Group
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 …
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Second Danish Film Festival in Manila
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 …
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Opening of the Swedish Film Festival in Bangkok
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 …
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NBAS Singapore invites you to talk about insurance and pension
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 …
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Thai minister inaugurates Cultural Center in Norway
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 …
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Last chance to grab your tickets for DABS and SBAS golf tournament
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 …
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Thai Fair in Oslo
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 …
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ASEAN Cultural Night in Oslo
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 …
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Finncham AGM and networking party
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 …
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Team Norway networking event in Bangkok
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 …
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Nordic Gourmet dinner event in Shanghai
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 …
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Leonard O. Stornes steps in as Acting NBAS President
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 …
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Special ceremony at the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm
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 …
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Thailand @ Kungsträdgården 2016
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 …
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Special dinner at the Royal Thai Embassy in Denmark
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 …
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