Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Nordic Business Council of the Philippines (NBCP) brought together members and guests to celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Makati Garden Club on 25 June 2016. “The evening was a …
Nordic midsummer celebration in Manila Read MoreDWW Playgroup 2016 from Digital Creative on Vimeo. A video shot by Digital Creative from the first day when the new Danish Kids Playgroup met at NIST is now available …
Video from Danish Kids Playgroup Read More
Jonas Andersson, the Swedish Thai Luk thung singer, performed on Sunday 26 June 2016 for the first time in an opera when he sang on stage in the Thai composer Somtow …
Swedish singer in first Thai opera Read More
How is a typical day for an ambassador? Syarifah Reihana Fakhry is the right to ask, when it comes to be the Danish ambassador of Indonesia. The Danish Embassy crowned …
For 24 hours Indonesian student is Danish ambassador Read More
The Swedish journalist Jan Källman has passed away during a trip to Hanoi, where he suffered a stroke that eventually took his life after almost a fortnight in hospital in …
Swedish journalist Jan Källman has passed away Read More
Monday is typically associated with a lot of coffee, but women from Scandinavian Women’s Association in Singapore have found a healthier way to kickstart a new week: the answer is …
Scandinavian women’s way to kickstart Monday: football! Read More
This year Denmark once again topped the World Happiness Report. A report published by the UN that measures and compares the life quality of 157 states. Denmark has been top of …
Exporting Happiness – A Danish Super Brand in Asia Read More
Usually summer solstice in Scandinavia equals an easy breezy long event, but the sunny day might be a challenge for some. Muslims living in the nordic regions will experience the longest …
How Indonesians in Scandinavia manage fasting during Ramadhan Read More
The annual European Union Film Festival kicks off a month of European cinema treats in Thailand beginning on June 22 and ending July 24. The festival plays in Bangkok, Chiang …
Enjoy Scandinavian Cinema at Film Festival in Thailand Read More
Finland’s new Ambassador to Malaysia’s arrival was timely, as the first Asean Team Finland meeting ever took place in Singapore on 28 – 29 April. H.E. Petri Puhakka then started …
Petri Puhakka: New Fin Ambassador to Malaysia Read More
Thailand’s highest ranking female tennis player at Bangkok Prep Sports Awards Students receive recognition for achievement in sports June 10th 2016, Bangkok – Tammarine Tanasugarn, Thailand’s highest ranking female Tennis …
Bangkok Prep Sports Awards 2016 Read More
Broken hearted Norwegian tries to take his life. Tonight the police and Sawangboriboon rescue workers have been called to the Station House in Pattaya City Soi 13/2 after reports that …
Norwegian tried to kill himself in Pattaya Read More
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