Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Christmas is for many associated with getting together and socializing with the family. For those who found themselves alone in Singapore on Christmas Eve – like students, sailors or just …
Christmas at the Danish Seamens Church in Singapore Read MoreA Forum Meeting with Artist Mr. Wei Qingji by Chinese Employees Working in Finnish Companies of Finnish Business Council Beijing was held on 22 December 2015. The 2015 edition of …
Finnish Forum Meeting with Chinese artist Read More
In five years more than 4000 Hong Kong school children have met Finnish Santa in a special charity program, organized by a warm-hearted Hong Kong company. In 2015 his school …
Hong Kong school children meets Finnish Santa Read More
The number of Nordic people who joined this year’s Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok was more than last year and but there were still seats available for a few more in …
Many joined Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok Read More
The group of restaurants under the Two Chefs brand on Phuket include a choice these days that most definitely can offer a Christmas celebration in the tropical beach setting! Two …
Christmas in the tropics with Two Chefs Phuket Read More
After 6 years of collecting money, after 3 years of construction, and after numerous hours of planning, the new children’s home Baan Jing Jai is now reality. On 9 January …
Norwegian Seaman’s Church sponsor new Children’s Home in Pattaya Read More
The alltime favorite white Finnish troll, Moomin, will come to life in Chinese theatre. From 30 December 2015 to 17 January 2016 the theatrical play “King in the Moominvalley” will …
Moomintrolls come to life onstage in China Read More
If a Danish pensioner lives outside of Europe, he must survive on basic pension of less than 6.000 DKK per month less tax to Denmark, will lose his/her right to …
Unfair Danish pension regulations Read More
The 10th Anniversary Hitmanjazz Party is being held on 28 December in Bangkok featuring Scandinavian artists from Denmark as well as Sweden. Held at the Retro Live Café, Queen Sirikit …
Scandinavian artists at Bangkok Christmas anniversary Jazz party Read More
The December issues of ScandAsia have been distributed as eMagazines to the entire Nordic community in China and South East Asia. To get the magazine, the subscribers have signed up …
December e-Magazines are out! Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Malaysia hosted a dinner in the Honour of Alfred Nobel on 10 December (the same day of the Nobel Banquet held every year in Stockholm …
Swedish embassy hosts Nobel dinner in Kuala Lumpur Read More
“I’m proud to have introduced Norwegian food culture into Thailand,” says restaurant owner Linda Eiksund. For a decade Aquavit has been served in Linda’s Restaurant in Pattaya. On Christmas Eve …
Norwegian restaurant in Pattaya celebrates 10 years on Christmas Eve Read More
On 11 December the 2015 Christmas Lunch courtesy of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong took place. The sold-out Christmas event was held at the Nordic cuisine restaurant …
Swedish sold-out Christmas lunch in Hong Kong Read More
On Sunday 29 November, the Swedish Church organized a Swedish Christmas Bazaar at the Ambassador’s Residence. The Bazaar started with a church service in celebration of the First Sunday of …
Christmas Bazaar at Swedish Embassy Bangkok Residence Read More
On Monday 14 December, the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok organized a traditional Lucia event, showcasing one of the biggest cultural traditions in Sweden – Saint Lucia Day. 440 guests from …
Sweden celebrates Lucia in Bangkok Read MoreHer Excellency, Ambassador of Finland to Thailand, Kirsti Westphalen, hosted the last TFCC (Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce) Networking event of the year at her Residence on Wednesday, Dec 16th. The …
Finnish Ambassador’s Residence TFCC Networking Read More
Inuka, the first polar bear born in the tropics, turns 25 this year and Singapore Zoo has kicked-off a 10-day celebration along with a photo exhibition to raise awareness on …
Arctic Future photo exhibition at Singapore Zoo’s Frozen Tundra Read MoreMarimekko, the Finnish fashion and design company known for its original prints and colors since 1951, and The Finnish Business Council invited the Finnish community to celebrate Christmas at their flagship …
Finnish Christmas with Marimekko in Singapore Read More
With Finnish Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa at the helm the for Nordic people in Hong Kong well-known restaurant FINDS is gearing up for a closing of 2015 of sorts! On …
Hong Kong New Year’s Eve with Jean Sibelius Read More
On Friday 4 December, the Danish Business Association Singapore‘s annual Christmas Lunch was held at Swiss Club. DABS had invited the whole Danish community and their Asian friends for a …
DABS’ Christmas Lunch 2015 at Swiss Club Read More
The 17th annual Nordic Christmas Dinner & Dance in Kuala Lumpur took place on Saturday 28 November at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur Hotel. 406 members and spouses of the four …
Nordic Christmas Dinner & Dance held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Embassy of Sweden, Hanoi on 10 December held a traditional Lucia Reception. Lucia is an old tradition celebrated all over Sweden. Along midsummer, the Lucia celebrations represent one of the …
Lucia reception with Swedish embassy, Vietnam Read More
It’s not to late! Wanna make next Monday night full of mingling and amazing food? Few spaces are left for Danskerklubben in Hua Hin’s networking night! “We moved the deadline …
Few places left for Danish networking night in Hua Hin! Read More
Since the current priest notified his resignation, the Danish Seamen’s Church has been searching for a new. After a long process regarding two qualifications rounds, the Church committee were all in …
Meet the new priest of Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore invites the community to celebrate Christmas with the iconic Finnish fashion brand Marimekko at its flagship store within Capitol Piazza on Stamford Road. Gifting …
Finnish Christmas with Marimekko Singapore Read More
This past weekend the Bangkok Street Show took over Lumpini Park in Bangkok. Some 40 acts from around the world performed some 120 shows a day. There were magicians, jugglers, acrobatics, and much more.One of …
Swedish magician at the Bangkok Street Show Read More
With a theme relating to SG50 (Singapore’s 50 years celebration as an independent state), the Swedish business community and friends gathered at the Tanglin Club on 28th of November for …
SBAS Ball 2015 – Party of the Year – Celebrating Singapore Heritage Read More
The Embassy is doing its best to promote Thailand and its culture.” His Excellence Mr. Jukr Boon-Long, Ambassador of Thailand in Norway was interviewed by TravelDailyNews on 2 December 2015, …
Embassy brings Norwegians closer to Thai culture Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Bangkok supports gender equality. On 25 November 2015 the Swedish Embassy joins UN Women in support of the HeForShe movement on 25 November 2015. The HeForShe …
#HeForShe gets support by Embassy of Sweden Bangkok Read MoreAlso known as the Swedish Batman and Robin, Axwell /\ Ingrosso will fly directly from Sweden to perform inside the famous ‘Church Compound’ & Tropical Poolside The Swedish Batman and …
World’s famous Swedish DJ duo first ever to perform in church in HCM city Read More
For the first time a Vietnamese author was awarded with the prestigious Swedish Cikada Awards, when Sweden Embassy in Vietnam granted Hoang Thi Y Nhi the literary prize on 30 November 2015. …
Y Nhi is the first Vietnamese author to receive Swedish poem awards Read More
In 1971 Vietnam and Denmark established diplomatic relations. The 44th anniversary was celebrated on 28 November 2015 with the social Danish event: Danish Footprints. For the first time in Vietnam, the Danish …
First Danish Footprints event held in Vietnam Read More
When the temperature reaches over 30 degrees in Thailand, the song “do they know it’s Christmas time at all?” gets a new meaning. But for the Danes in Bangkok, on …
Danish Christmas Lunch in 34 degrees Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Shanghai invites its member for the traditional FBCS Christmas luncheon, on 10 December, at 11:30. This is the opportunity for business community to gather before …
Finnish Christmas Luncheon, Shanghai with China’s Disruptors speaker Read MoreWhen Norwegian Tommy Jeppson arrived in Phuket International Airport on Friday 20 November, he had no idea he was the 26th millionth visitor in Thailand. Nor did he know that …
Norwegian man gets welcoming party for being Thailand’s 26 millionth visitor Read More
On Sunday 1 November 2015, Mr. Kiattikhun Chartprasert, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, together with the Embassy’s official and staff attended a Khathina ceremony arranged by Wat Pah Sokjai temple …
Thai Ambassador visits north Sweden Read More
On Tuesday 27 October famous Danish Comedian & Entertainer Amin Jensen visited Mariners Club in Hong Kong. After having enjoyed the Danish Smoerrebroed, Amin made a world class performance for …
Comedian Amin Jensen on Hong Kong visit Read MoreGeorge Karimi was behind bars for 12 years. On 19 November 2015 he was released in Sweden. In 2003 when China suffered from the SARS epidemic, the Swedish businessman went to …
Swede imprisoned for life in China is released in Sweden Read More
Due to an easy learning style in Grundbog i thai, the demand has been high for the educational Thai-Danish book. Now the English version is released: The Thai Handbook. “On …
Popular Danish-Thai learning book now available in English Read More
When you play futsal without air condition in Thailand, well, it can be a little hot,” 12 Danish ladies agree. The Thai humidity seems to be a mere trifle in …
Danish National Team in the World Deaf Futsal Cup in Bangkok Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore held their annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend from 11 am to 4 pm on both Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2015, with the …
Christmas Bazaar at the Danish Seamen’s Church Read MoreDue to an easy learning style in Grundbog i thai, the demand has been high for the educational Thai-Danish book. Now the English version is released: The Thai Handbook. “On the …
Popular Danish-Thai learningbook now available in English Read More
SBAS Ball 2015 – Party of the Year in Singapore Welcome to celebrate Singapore’s Heritage and SG50 with SBAS, on 28 November 7 pm to 1 am at the Churchill …
SBAS Ball 2015 – Party of the Year in Singapore Read More
Every Tuesday evening a conference room at Mermaid Hotel in Bangkok is turned into a classroom where excited Thais challenge themselves to pronounce the Danish letters ”Æ, Ø, Å”. Rød..Rød …
Editor in Chief brings back Danish language lessons to Bangkok Read More
“Don’t miss out on the biggest event of the year,” the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong calls out! This year commemorates Jean Sibelius, Finland’s most famous composer, in …
All welcome to join Celebrate Finland 5 Dec gala in Hong Kong Read More
Pork, potatoes and parsley. The dish “stegt flæsk med persillesovs” (=fried pork with parsley sauce) is as Danish as can be. Last year on 20 November 2014 Denmark elected the …
Official day of the National Dish of Denmark will be celebrated in Thailand Read More
This weekend saw the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar. more than 800 people visited the bazar that had around 60 volenteers, served cinnamon buns at …
Christmas Bazaar at The Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read More
Over 100 Vietnamese and Swedish education managers and experts shared experience on public policy-management in university education in Hanoi on 11 November 2015. Not only was the Vietnamese-Swedish workshop focused …
Vietnamese and Swedish workshop on public policy-management in Hanoi Read More
Slush. It might be a little word, but Finnish Slush is huge. Not only in Scandinavia, but worldwide – and it’s still growing. Today Slush is one of the leading …
Finnish Slush makes ideas grow in Asia Read More
In 2014 Kim Bohman made a radical change in his life. “I want to move to Thailand and make a career as an actor and a model”, the 27-year old Thai-Swedish …
Kim Bohman builds an acting career in Asia Read More