Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Hong Kong is the sparkling design hub of the Asia. It’s hip, wealthy and carries a deep-rooted genuine interest for design. This combined with a rooted tradition for consumerism and …
How will Scandinavia succeed on the Hong Kong design market? Read More
For 3 years the Ivar Aasen topdeck project has been under construction in Singapore, and the platform deck for the Ivar Aasen project is now on its way to Norway …
Beautiful Ivar Aasen topsides send-off before sailing away to Norway Read More
Scandinavian Women’s Association and Fika Café create charity awareness On their first event together, SWA and Fika Café attracted more than 40 attendees interested hearing about local charity in Singapore. And …
SWA and Fika Café created charity awareness – ScandAsia Weekly Singapore Read MoreSweden appoints next Vietnam Ambassador The Swedish government has appointed Pereric Högberg as the next ambassador to Hanoi, Vietnam. Pereric Högberg is currently head of the Foreign Ministry’s Africa Department. …
ScandAsia Weekly on 6 June 2016 for Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar Read More
The Swedish School in Hong Kong is described less of a school and more of an afternoon Swedish language club for school age children (6 to 12 years) once a …
The Swedish School Hong Kong is recruiting Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce shook off ten years of dusty image when Asbjørn Overgaard Christiansen – mostly known as the Commercial Counselor at the Royal Danish Embassy – on Saturday night took …
First Danish Ball in Thailand rocked! Read More
Copenhageners were invited to become more familiar with one of Asia’s most populous countries on 27-28 May 2015 at the Indonesia Bazaar and Cultural Festival held at the Indonesian Embassy in Hellerup, …
Indonesia Bazaar and Cultural Festival in Copenhagen to promote friendship Read More
On their first event together, SWA and Fika Café attracted more than 40 attendees interested in hearing about local charity in Singapore. And who better to explain this subject than founder …
Scandinavian Women’s Association and Fika Café create charity awareness Read More
More Swedes unite in Thailand battling for national health insurance rights. Swedish expat organizations in Hua Hin and Phuket earlier this year send a letter to Swedish Minister for Health …
“It’s pay or die” – More Thai-Swedes joins battle for health care Read More
The Finnish Spring Gala/Charity Ball 2016 took place on 14 May at the Radisson Blu Hotel, organized by Finnish Business Council in Beijing (FBCB) together with the Finnish School in …
Finnish Spring Gala/Charity Ball Beijing 2016 Read More
In Singapore, mothers’ groups are highly popular. Women are gathering with their child or children to socialize with other mums, and let their kids have new playmates. There is already …
Daddy Daycare in Singapore Read More
For the very first time in his soon six years’ ambassador period, Mikael Hemniti Winther, officially met the Danish expat community in Udon Thani and the nearby regions of Northeast …
Ambassador met with Danes in Udon Thani Read More
Singapore Zoo. It’s one of the first thing you hear, when you ask for a “must see” in Singapore. Not only is it the perfect escape from the concrete jungle …
Singapore Zoo – a zoo-per experience for the whole family Read More
“We want to give back to the community,” says Rolf Jarle Brøske, Senior Vice President Communications at Det Norske Oljeselskap (The Norwegian Oil Company, further mentioned as Det Norske in this …
Singapore receives big donation from Det Norske Read More
Daniel Baven and Mark Perthu-Hansen the two young Danes behind the popular Phuket-Sandwich chain, Lucky 13 Sandwich, have launched a new “Wine & Dine”-concept in Rawai. The 1th of May …
Danish Sandwich-boys opens new restaurant in Phuket Read More
If you walk around the café-packed Telok Ayer Street in Singapore, you can’t miss it. The smell of freshly baked sourdough bread from the oven overwhelms you, and it’s the …
GÆST – the only Danish café in Singapore Read More
“If it doesn’t give you goose bumps, you need help. Seriously,” said Karl Johnny Hersvik, CEO of Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA (The Norwegian Company), before 60 Norwegian boys began their …
Norwegian Boys’ Choir attracts 850 guests to church concert Read More
What is your personal brand? Or in other words: What do you want to be known for? This was one of the many questions Roger Grant asked members of Scandinavian …
Scandinavian women to discover their own brand in Singapore Read More
Two near-death experiences in four weeks pushed him into the world of theology. Only 34-years old he’s now the new priest at Hong Kong’s Danish Seamen’s Church. Meet Anders Skaaning …
From Himmelev to Hong Kong – New Danish Priest speaks out Read More
I think it can be said, without hurting anyone, that many expat’s stories goes like this: One, very often the man, works in a big corporation, the job is nicely …
Meet the Expatriate Housewives of Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce thanked to the hosts and hostesses (Raimo, Tuovi, Tiina and the boys) for another nice ‘Vappu’ celebration, held in Bangkok at the Ambassadors residence on …
Finnish Vappu celebrated in Bangkok Read More
28 April 2016 was an inspiring night that the Thai-Swedish business community in Bangkok will remember for a long time to come, as the Guest Speaker for the occasion of …
Swedes touched by the heart of Mechai Read More
As part of the Danes Worldwide establishment of a Danish mother tongue school for kids in Thailand 32 energetic kids gathered in five playgroups to have fun while improving their …
Danes in Bangkok launch Kids Playgroups Read More
Anders Johansson was constituted as the Swedish priest in Hong Kong October 2014. He shares his experiences and thoughts about his position and the Church’s role in Hong Kong after …
Swedish Priest: What I’ve learned in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Swedcham, has announced its new Board of Directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting on 29 April, at Club Lusitano. Swedcham also …
Swedcham Hong Kong AGM and Annual Awards Read More
The 2016 edition of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) broke new ground twofold. The AGM changed venue from the traditional premises of the Danish Embassy in …
Dancham AGM asked for members’ input Read More
The Danish ambassador to Thailand, Mikael Hemniti Winther and Michael Madsen from the Consular team of the Embassy will on Wednesday 25 May 2016 host an evening in Udon Thani in …
Danish Ambassador will visit Udon Thani Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Håkan Jevrell inaugurated the an art exhibition arranged in collaboration between Norwegian Sjömannskirken and Sweden’s Svenska kyrkan in Singapore and SWEA Singapore. The pictures show …
Art exhibition at Norwegian Swedish church Read More
Some Swedes from community in Singapore were seen dancing on the sand on Sentosa Island as SWEA Singapore arranged their spring celebration with a ‘white party’. The event, which took …
Swea white party in Singapore Read More
A Norwegian topsides platform is ready to be sent home to Norway from Singapore. In the beginning of June 2016, the topsides to Ivar Aasen will sail away to Trondheim, which will be marked …
Ivar Aasen topsides ready to sail away from Singapore in May 2016 Read More
Nothing beats a home cooked meal, but at Fika Swedish Café and Bistro they have added a little cherry on top of their Swedish food experience: you will be a …
Conscious fika café in Singapore Read More
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council (MFBC) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2016. To honour their long history, the hard work and time everyone involved in MFBC have contributed with over the …
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council celebrates 15 Read More
(Pictures from Fika’s café) How many times have you been craving for fresh baked rye bread or prinsesstårta, when abroad? Now you don’t have to go overseas anymore to satisfy …
New Swedish bakery to open in Singapore Read More
“You need a team”, says Maria Therese Hedenborg, president of Scandinavian Women’s Association (SWA). In the wish of helping others, one helping hand is already a great deal. Now, …
Fika Café and SWA team up to promote charity awareness Read More
Based on the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting held on 21 April a new Board was elected. The following office bearers were elected or re-elected …
New board Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong Read More
At Defence Security Asia (DSA 2016), from 18-21 April, Sweden’s Saab Group exhibited its latest range of advanced solutions for air, maritime, land and coastal security domains. Saab showcased the …
Saab Defence hopes for Malaysia Gripen leasing Read More
Suit up, fine dining and international entertainment at Danish Ball 2016! This year’s Danish Ball will be held on 4 June 2016 at the Chatrium Riverside Hotel Bangkok overlooking Chao …
Suit up, fine dining and international entertainment at Danish Ball 2016 Read More
From 29 April to 8 May Indonesia will be the host country for the Europe on Screen festival, an annual event dedicated to showcasing the best and most entertaining new …
Norway contributes with two films to film festival in Indonesia Read More
Asian tourists trying to obtain a visa to Denmark are in Bangkok met with a sign at the VFS visa center counter saying that it is currently not possible to …
Visa to Denmark not possible until further notice Read More
Movie-lovers, festival folk, and car fans, May is your season! From 10-22 May 2016 Singapore will host its 26th European Union Film Festival (EUFF), the longest-running foreign film festival in …
Scandinavian films to European Film Festival in Singapore Read More
At the Annual General Meeting for the Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (held on 17 March) some 30 DCC members and guests attended at Club Lusitano to hear a …
DCC Hong Kong elects new 2016 board Read More
How to make a Thursday more chic? Scandinavian Women’s Association knows the secret.. They invited ladies from all ages and nationalities to Ladies Night at a French venue. Ooh la …
Lady record: SWA’s greatest Ladies Night Read More
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has appointed a new Executive Director, replacing Emilia Tavakoli, as the chamber continues celebrating its 30th anniversary during 2016. FinnCham Hong Kong introduces …
FinnCham Hong Kong appoints Anna Räisänen new ED Read More
Finnish Business Council Beijing’s (FBCB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 20 April; a great evening with some 20 member representatives in attendance. The meeting was led by Chairman …
Finns in Beijing AGM elects new Board Read More
On 21 April, the successful Nordic Networking series, this time hosted by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (the for Nordic chambers alternate to be hosts), …
Second Nordic Networking success for 2016 Read More
On Tuesday 19 April the Danish Seamen’s Church hosted Spring Fair. From 10 in the morning, the church and more than 33 small stands were ready to welcome guests. Everything from vintage silver …
Sømandskirken’s Spring Fair offered great shopping experience Read More“I was so lucky to have time to visit the beautiful Danish seamen’s church.” The word comes from the Danish Minister of Food- and Environment, Esben Lunde Larsen. From 11-15 …
Danish Food Minister visits Danish Seamen’s Church Read More
Swedish expat and Phuket resident through 13 years, Renato Di Meo passed away from heart failure at age 76 in his home in Surin province on April 7. Renato Di Meo …
Swedish Phuket-expat through 13 years passed away Read More
Imagine over 300 dazzlingly looking Danes in black tie and shining gowns, dancing to live music from one of the most acknowledged rock singers from Denmark, all having fun and …
DABS Gala Ball 2016 – A Danish fairytale night in SG Read More
A clip showing the Thailand-based Swede Michael Baines’ (restaurant owner in Chonburi) efforts in caring for the many stray dogs there has recently had tremendous impact online. Over 42 million …
Swedish chef feeding Thai stray dogs goes viral Read More