Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new plan from the government of the Philippines would offer free wireless internet to people across the country while also likely eating into the annual revenue of the nation’s …
Free Wifi to Philippines, crowdsourced in Sweden Read More
In 2015 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has raised the bar for the Crayfish Party to be held on Saturday 19th September. Finncham Hong Kong is “classying …
Finns’ Hong Kong Crayfish Party with tradition and style Read More
The event calendar for Sjømannskirken in Pattaya in Thailand for October, November and December 2015 is now published. A lot of exciting events together with regular happenings are announced in …
Sjømannskirken i Pattaya publishes calendar for the last months of 2015 Read More
The Summer of 2015 the Swedish museum Bildmuseet has chosen Contemporary Vietnamese art as main theme. The exhibition is called Mien Meo Mieng, which is translated as “the land of …
Modern Vietnamese art is main theme this summer at Bildmuseet Read More
The SYC Ensemble Singers have been practising since May for the concert that took place on Saturday the 5th of September. But Cecilia Rydinger Alin only just got to Singapore …
Cecilia Rydinger Alin conducting sold out Night of Music Read More
A new book by the former NTB-journalist Kjell Arild Nilsen and foreign correspondent Helge Øgrim sends alert to Norway to stop soften up by China. The book “Kina vs. Norge …
Norgewian authors: Norway should not apologize to China Read More
Today the Norwegian Seaman’s Church in Singapore is doing something a little different than their regular program. Something they call “Pilgrim Trekking with Tuesday Forum” is taking place in the …
Trekking at Singapore’s Botanic Gardens Read More
Danish Nicky Vendelbo Jakobsen and his four friends danced their way to the top and won ‘Thai Got Talent’ 2015. Together with the acknowledged title the prize also consist of …
Danish dancer wins ‘Thai Got Talent’ Read More
Approximately 1500 Danes are living in Singapore, and a lot of them have been out of the country to enjoy the summer months. That is why the Danish Seaman’s Church …
Welcome back at the Danish Seaman’s Church Read More
[wzslider] In a major modern cultural initiative for Bangkok, multimedia ‘TEATRO’ and multidisciplinary workshops will begin on 4 October 2015, held at the five-star Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok. This rich, professional …
Theatre, and acting workshops at Rembrandt with Swede Ulf Pilblad Read More
[wzslider] The timing could hardly have been better: Sweden’s new team members at its Mission in Thailand, including the new Ambassador, having just arrived to Bangkok, and the Thai-Swedish Chamber …
New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand welcomed by community Read More
From October 2015 Danish Planet Saigon has created an overview over coming events. The calendar generally consists of events that have run for the last several years. Reminders will be …
Danish Planet Saigon releases calender of events 2015/16 Read More
Okko Kamu is a Finnish orchestral conductor and violinist with an impressive résumé that includes conducting almost all of the world’s leading orchestras. Among those is the Singapore Symphony Orchestra …
The experienced Finnish guest conductor at Singapore Symphony Orchestra Read More
Chinese-born Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson has stirred up a debate among Danes about their approach to education. It all started in 2013 and since then she has starred several TV-programmes advocating …
Xinxin continues to introduce Chinese norms to Denmark Read More
Thai-born chef Rungthiwa Chummong is the new chef at Remouladen placed in Vejle, Denmark. She will rise the standard of the traditional Danish cuisine and make the typical Danish dishes …
Thai will lift Danish restaurant to higher level Read MoreOn 28 August, the Danish Seaman’s Church held its annual event ‘Martha Evening’, where the church shows the old seaman’s movie ”Martha” on a big screen and serves what they …
Martha evening at The Danish Seaman’s Church Read More
The global non-profit organization& network for Swedish and Swedish speaking women who are or have been resident abroad, SWEA, had their monthly coffee morning at the TCC Vivo City on …
First SWEA coffee morning after the summer break Read More
Hans Kristian Vittinghus is number 9 at the world ranking list over Mens Single Classification in badminton, but to Malaysia the Danish badminton player is number one. Earlier this week, on …
Malaysia loves Danish badminton player Read More
The Color Run – also known as the “Happiest 5k on the Planet” – took place in Singapore for a third year in a row this weekend on Sentosa …
The international event The Color Run came to Singapore Read More
In August 1945, Imperial Japan surrendered and World War II came to an end. That is 70 years ago this year. Tuesday 25 August 2015, Scandinavian Society invites members to …
The Danes during Japanese occupation years Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites its members, friends of Denmark, business partners and the Danish community at large to a welcome dinner party in honour of newly …
DCCC Welcome Dinner for A. Carsten Damsgaard, new Danish Ambassador to China Read More
For Nordic visitors to Thailand, and residents of Bangkok a highlight for the late autumn calendar is confirmed as annual the Scandinavian Food & Jazz Week is returning to Shangri-La, …
Scandinavian Week: Swedish jazz and Finnish chef coming to Shangri-La Bangkok Read More
Earlier in the summer, on 18 June 2015, the Norwegian Business Association Shanghai celebrated midsummer in Shanghai in true style at THE NEST SHANGHAI. “Sommer Kommer” was a wonderful way …
Norwegian Business Association Shanghai held “Sommer Kommer” Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) will kick of the post summer season in perfect Finnish style – with a Sauna Evening. FBCB has announced the date for the traditional …
Finnish Business Council announces Sauna Evening as traditional Kick-Off event Read More
Rotary clubs in Norway, South Korea and Thailand has come together to bring 30 new beds and equipment to Sattahip Km.10 Hospital, writes Pattaya Mail. The former Norwegian club president …
Norwegian rotary contributes to Pattaya hospital Read More
The Nordic summer lunches in Hong Kong is in full swing! With two already held two more awaits, come August 2015, featuring Nordic temptations hosted by the Swedish and Finnish …
Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong host summer lunches Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok moved on 29 June to a new location on Wireless Road. The embassy was previously located on the 16th floor in the Amarin Tower …
Finnish Embassy in Bangkok has moved Read More
In 2013, the Danish entrepreneur Ole Kassow started a project called Cycling Without Age where volunteers take elderly people on bike rides. It quickly became a success in Denmark and …
Danish cycling project is coming to Singapore Read More
Lars Kruse Thomsen and Steven Tynan are the two creators behind Danish Loft Design – a new furniture concept to Bangkok. In less than two months, the two Danes have …
Danish simplicity to Bangkok Read More
[wzslider] On June 19, 2015 Swedcham Hong Kong (the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong) celebrated Swedish Midsummer with a delicious Swedish Midsummer menu at Wild Grass restaurant. The …
Swedish Midsummer lunch held in Hong Kong Read More
Wishing all a great summer, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is inviting all of those who are still in town to the annual Summer Networking Cocktail! For …
Hong Kong summer 2015 networking cocktail Read More
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) held its signature Speed Networking Night at the Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, on Monday June 15, 2015. Around 70 members and guests …
NBCP holds another signature ‘Speed Networking Night’ in Manila Read More[sliderpro id=”14″]
testing slider Read MoreBoth local Singaporeans and Western migrants were present, when Danish founder of Cycling Without Age visited Singapore to speak about his project. In the back end of the Shimano …
Founder enjoys Cycling Without Age prospect in Singapore Read More
In June 2014 Carlsberg Malaysia set up the J. C. Jacobsen Foundation, as a community outreach and an extension of the robust Corporate Social Responsibility program of the international Danish …
Carlsberg’s J.C. Jacobsen Foundation starts off with active first year Read MoreOn Saturday, Danish Ole Kassow, founder of Cycling Without Age, will be visiting Shimano Cycling World in Singapore to present a new concept that gives elderly people the opportunity to get …
Danish concept ‘Cycling Without Age’ is coming to Singapore Read More
Erik Borgen has elected to step down as President of NBAS after over 10 years of outstanding service for the Norwegian community in Singapore. He will be going back to …
New President for NBAS Read MoreAfter 17 years as chaplain for the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, Hans Aage now returns to Denmark. A farewell event will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at Mariner’s …
Danish chaplain leaves Hong Kong Read More
International art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur connects artists from six countries. Among the creative minds is Danish artist Charlotte Donvang. Charlotte Donvang has been living in Malaysia since 2003 and …
Danish colourful art in Kuala Lumpur Read More
About 200 people gathered at the Polo Club to celebrate the Swedish National Day on the 6th of June. In his opening address, Ambassador Håkan Jevrell welcomed the Swedish community …
Swedish national day celebrated in Singapore Read MoreThe MASBA (Malaysia-Swedish Business Association) Annual General Meeting 2015, took place on June 4. Held at The JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur it was very well attended. 19 members attended …
MASBA Annual General Meeting 2015 Read More
The Swedish Embassy and the Sweden Malaysia Business Association (MASBA) hosted a breakfast meeting together with representatives from Asia Tigers, MHE-Demag Malaysia, Tetra Pak, Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks and Scania …
Swedish Embassy Malaysia hosts breakfast meeting Read More‘Perception Blind Massage’ is a new massage place concept to Bangkok. The place is providing employment for blind or visually impaired therapists, who demonstrate their unique talent for massage therapy …
A perception of blind massage Read MoreWhat started out as a final event for the summer season in the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, has grown to be one of the annual highlights for Danes living …
A peak at Danish Olympics in Hong Kong Read MoreBangkok Business Presentation is a new networking group that allows even small companies to come and present their company for other networkers. The founder is Dane Henrik Jensen. “The reason …
Dane starts new business networking group in Bangkok Read More“We just installed an IPTV box for future events,” Bent Laasholdt says. He is the Danish owner of Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant in Bangkok. The place now shows TV from Scandinavia, which …
Scandinavian TV can now be watched at Admiralen Bangkok Read More
The President of DABS, Lars Kyvsgaard, has announced that he is resigning since he is moving back to Denmark. Jakob Bergholdt, CEO of Norden, will be the temporary president but …
President of DABS resigns Read MoreHong Kong Vikings is the name of the new Scandinavian football team. The spirit of the team is to combine football with the opportunity to meet other expats and enjoy a …
New Scandinavian football team in Hong Kong Read More
Danish Planet Saigon would like to invite everyone to the event ‘Valgflæsk’ on June 18. Location is MadHouse. On Thursday, the next Danish general elections will be held. “Just because some of us …
Danish Planet Saigon celebrates Danish election in Vietnam Read More
Bjarne Wildau Nielsen, a veteran Danish journalist in Asia, celebrated on Saturday 13 June 2015 his 25 year anniversary as an Asia reporter. Bjarne Wildau highlights some of the many changes …
Danish veteran journalist celebrates 25 years in Asia Read More