Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced the date for the Annual Crayfish Party. Taking place on Friday 23 September 2016 Finncham Hong Kong is taking the …
Finncham Hong Kong Crayfish Party 2016 Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China has announced the dates for the annual chamber tradition by inviting to the Crayfish Party in both Beijing and Shanghai. All guests are …
Swedish Crayfish parties China 2016 Read More
As ScandAsia has previously reported, the Finnish tourism industry are making continuous efforts to draw Chinese tourist to the country. The latest initiative is Chinese speaking guides that greet Chinese passengers at Helsinki …
Chinese guide service at Helsinki Airport Read More
The annual FBCB Autumn Kick-off Event, arranged by the Finnish Business Council in Beijing, will take place on Tuesday 23 August 2016. This kick-off for members is held at the …
Finns Beijing kicks off with sauna, swimming Read More
As the Danish Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong is celebrating 20 years as an organization in 2016 the ‘Welcome home’ party will this year also be an anniversary party. This …
Danish Chamber Hong Kong invites to 20 Years party Read More
With a continous drop in the Swedish birth-rate and an increase in abortions, Sweden’s LGBT-community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) is looking for possible adoption of children in Asian countries, …
Swedish same-sex couples denied adoption of Asian children Read More
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City has joined together with the Alliance of Mechanical and Technological Businesses and the Hoa Sen Vocational College to …
Finland supports innovation project in Vietnam Read More
He is moving up and being part of key conceptualisation projects, as well as branding and marketing exercises, working within AccorHotels – one of the largest and most vibrant international …
Sebastian’s SO creative hotel career Read More
Sweden’s new ambassador to the Philippines has been announced, as the embassy is preparing to open in Manila. The government has appointed Deputy Director Harald Fries as Ambassador in Manila. …
Harald Fries to Sweden’s new Manila Embassy Read More
Thailand is having a referendum on a new constitution on Sunday 7 August 2016. The Danish and Finnish Embassies in Bangkok advice citizens living in or visiting Thailand to be alert and …
Embassies in Bangkok: Be Alert on Referendum-Day Read More
The Neon Lights 2016 in Singapore have added two Swedish artists to the music festival’s lineup. José González, the Swedish alternative folk singer, have been announced to play at festival, where the singer/songwriter, …
Singapore: Swedish artists in Neon Lights 2016 lineup Read More
On 22 July, the Swedish couple Roland Neander and Ewa Hansen was on a diving trip in the Ribbon Valley reef off the Semporna region in Sabah, Malaysia. After emerging from the waters, …
Swedish Divers busts shark hunters off Borneo Read More
On 21 July, the Vietnam Creative Festival 2016 commenced in Ho Chi Minh City. The festival promotes creative startup businesses and will look for a team of entrepreneuers that will represent Vietnam …
Vietnam: Creative Festival kicks off Read More
From the 6 to 12 July, the Thailand International Film Destinations Festival took place, showcasing a number of movies filmed in Thailand. The Swedish movie “Happy Hour in Paradise” was supposed to be …
Swedish movie banned from Film Festival in Thailand Read More
On 25 July, the Philippines newly elected President, Rodrigo Duterte, called for an unilateral ceasefire between government forces and communist rebels, effective immiediately. The ceasefire was declared ahead of peace talks …
Philippines: Ceasefire ahead of peacetalks in Norway Read More
The Danish Marine Engineers Society based in Singapore is looking for new members across Southeast Asia. The society was established in 2012 and is a branch of the Danish Association for Marine …
Danish Marine Engineers Society looking for members Read More
On 19 July 2016, the Malaysian student activist, Ali Abdul Jalil, was granted permanent residence in Sweden after fleeing Malaysia because of sedition charges. “My request for asylum has been granted. Thank …
Malaysian activist gets permanent recidence in Sweden Read More
On July 15, the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Camilla Mellander received the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia at a ceremony in Hanoi. The award was granted by the The Vietnam …
Swedish Ambassador honoured in Vietnam Read More
On 20 July 2016, Finnair signed a strategic partnership with Alitrip, a fast growing Chinese online travel service. Finnair projects the partnership to bring around 3000 Chinese tourists to Finland during …
Finnair partners with Chinese travel platform Read More
Esben Holmboe Bang, the Norwegian star Chef, have been announced as the guest chef for the third edition of ‘Art at Curate’ dining series from the 16th to 25th September 2016 at Curate restaurant located …
Art Curate, Singapore: Norwegian star as Guest Chef Read More
Neighbour held in slaying of Swede in Cha-am. Pratheep Sangsiri, 42, appears at a news briefing at the Cha-am police station on Saturday along with evidence he shot Lars Donald Qvarfordt. …
Police: Neighbor killed Swede in Cha-am Read More
Carsten Carlstedt’s resignation as Executive Director of Dancham remains a mystery even after Dancham’s regular networking meeting on Thursday 21 July at Admiral’s Pub / Checkin. The networking was well …
Dancham Board members tight-lipped on resignation Read More
Chairman of Danish Vietnamese Association pleads with Scandinavians in Vietnam to support local NGOs in the promotion of equal opportunities, education and healthcare. This June, 2016, the Danish Vietnamese Association …
Shout-out from Danish NGO: Remember your values, Scandinavians! Read More
30 members from Young Professionals gathered on Saturday the 25th of June to celebrate midsummer Swedish style. This is an annual tradition and that’s been one of the main events …
Swedcham HK Young Professionals celebrates Midsummer! Read More
CHA AM:– A 64 year old Swedish man was found shot dead at his home in Cha Am, Phetchaburi on Monday morning, local police have confirmed. Officers were called to …
Brutal murder of Swedish expat shot dead at home in Cha Am Read More
Philip Lund checked in at Kuala Lumpur and the Asian football scene at February 1, just 4 and a half month ago, with ambitions to make his name famous around Malaysian …
Danish Football Player is laid off after 5 months in Malaysia Read More
When Sweden’s National Day 2016 was celebrated in Singapore, 200 people gathered at the Swiss Club. In his opening address, Ambassador Håkan Jevrell welcomed the Swedish community and Angelica Lundberg, …
Swedish National Day Singapore celebration Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is now accepting nominations for Business Person and Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 in China. The Selection Committee relies on individual’s input to …
Nominate Danish Business and Entrepreneur in China Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) send out a public announcement telling that Secretary General and Executive Director Mr Carsten Jens Carlstedt has tendered his resignation. Mr Carlstedt has been at …
DTCC Executive Director resigning Read More
Sommerferie, sommarlov, kesäloma. Summer is over us, and for many the month of July equals going away for summer holiday. But for those who will spend their summer in sunny Singapore, …
Enjoy summer at Scandinavian seamens’ churches in Singapore Read More
Ultra Singapore spares no expense, and this year 2016 the mega dance music festival has loaded their artist list with huge names from all over the world. Award-winning and hottest …
Singapore boosts festival with Scandinavian artists Read More
Nordic announcement for Hong Kong: Welcome summer and welcome Nordic Networking Lunches! Swedcham, along with the other Nordic Chambers are happy to invite guests to the first edition of the …
Nordic networking summer lunch Hong Kong Read More
Admiral’s Pub @ 24 – Pub & Restaurant – plans to merge with Check Inn 99 which has now moved out of its original location between Sukhumvit Soi 5 an …
Check Inn 99 and Admirals Pub plan to merge Read More
ScandAsia – the news media that has served Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and Finns living i Asia for free since 1993 – now appeals to its readers to buy a subscription…. …
ScandAsia appeals for people to subscribe Read More The Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand has published a public service announcement to warn about false visa agents. Embassy announced the following today (June 8): “Be aware of false visa …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok: Be aware of false visa agents Read More
6 June 2016 fell on a Monday, as the Embassy of Sweden Phnom Phen celebrated the Swedish National Day in style at the InterContinental Hotel. The event was presided over …
Cambodia celebrates Swedish National Day in style Read More
Another bizarre death has occurred in Pattaya. The body of Sten Lundholm, 62, was found in the View Talay 3 Condominiums on Wednesday 6 June 2016. Sten Lundholm was found in …
Another bizarre death – Swedish body found in Pattaya Read More
On 6 June the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi invited guests for the celebration of the National Day. Here is a glimpse of the evening. Entertainment for the evening …
Swedish National Day celebration 2016 Hanoi Read More