Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden and Thailand—both fascinating countries, yet so different from each other. When the hot and humid months of March, April, and May arrive in Thailand, I always start longing for …
From tuk-tuks to trams: a summer homecoming Read More
The Vietnamese community in Denmark gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Copenhagen for a recent meeting with newly appointed Ambassador Nguyễn Lê Thanh, reaffirming their enduring bond with their country …
Vietnamese community in Denmark reaffirms strong ties to homeland Read More
The much-loved Danish Christmas Bazaar will once again take place in Bangkok, bringing Danish holiday traditions to the heart of the Thai capital. This year’s bazaar will be held on …
The Danish Christmas Bazaar returns on 6 December 2025 Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Nordic Midsummer Mingle on Friday 20 June 2025 at the Brewski Rooftop Bar, Radisson Blu Plaza in Bangkok. The informal event is …
Nordic chambers invited to Midsummer mingle in Bangkok Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is inviting members and friends to a joint Midsummer celebration with SwedCham on Friday 20 June 2025. This special edition of FinnCham’s …
FinnCham and SwedCham team up for Midsummer rooftop celebration in Hong Kong Read More
The Thai-Nordic Golf Section invites golfers to the grand finale of its tournament season—the TNA Royal Cup 2025—taking place on Saturday 21 June 2025 at the Royal Golf & Country …
TNA Royal Cup 2025 tees off 21 June Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore is seeking a full-time Visa Officer (CW2), with the application deadline set for Friday 13 June 2025 (midnight). The position is open only to …
Danish Embassy in Singapore seeks visa officer Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is bringing the Sankt Hans tradition to life again with a summer celebration on Friday 20 June 2025 at 6:00 PM. The evening includes …
Danes in Singapore invited to celebrate Sankt Hans with bonfire and barbecue Read More
On a rare, rain-free May-evening in Bangkok, SWECHAM, with a little help from SWEA, hosted a truly delightful gathering on Rambuttri Chakraphong Road, at the cozy boutique THE THREE by …
An unexpectedly Lovely Bangkok May evening Read More
Sweden’s National Day began with a visit to Talat Dokmai Flower Market. Three of us-members of SWEA Bangkok-had been given the lovely task of selecting flowers and greenery for SWECHAM’s …
My Sweden’s National Day Read More
The Danes Worldwide golf tournament is back! In collaboration with Fredensborg Golf Club and Fredensborghusene, Danes Worldwide is reviving its prestigious golf event for current and former Danes living abroad. …
Danes Worldwide golf tournament returns to Denmark this August Read More
Maria Müller Uhrskov Pedersen has been appointed as the new Danes Worldwide representative in Thailand, taking over from Marianne, who returns to Denmark at the end of May. Maria moved …
New Danes Worldwide representative appointed in Thailand Read More
The spirit of Swedish summer came alive in Vietnam as alumni and friends gathered in Ho Chi Minh City in late May to celebrate Midsummer – one of Sweden’s most …
Swedish Midsummer celebrated with joy and nostalgia in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Today, the Swedish School Association in Bangkok (SSFBKK) had its end-of-year celebration at St. Andrews School, Bearing. Now, we’re looking forward to what will hopefully be a wonderful summer holiday. …
Swedish School Association in Bangkok holds end-of-year celebration Read More
On Sunday 25 May 2025, Scandinavian residents and visitors in Pattaya came together for a special worship service at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Jomtien. The service featured a sermon …
Scandinavians gather for Nordic service at Norwegian Church in Pattaya Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosted the Royal Side Run on Sunday 25 May 2025, bringing together members of the Danish community for a day of exercise, togetherness and …
Royal Side Run gathers Danish community in Singapore Read More
The mobile Swedish Church in Asia – Marie and Olof Olsson – will host a service in Taipei on Sunday 25 May at 16:00. The service will take place at …
Swedish Church service in Taipei on Sunday 25 May Read More
SWEDCHAM Malaysia — formerly known as MASBA — is holding its most important meeting of the year on Wednesday 21 May 2025, with an evening that combines the Annual General …
SWEDCHAM Malaysia holds AGM and Networking Dinner in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) is extending the celebrations of Norway’s Constitution Day with an open invitation to a festive after-party on Saturday 17 May 2025. The event will …
Norway invites to 17 May after-party at Oche Clarke Quay in Singapore Read More
A single woman, no longer in my youth, and with no family here – what am I still doing here? Well, sometimes I ask myself the same question. The answer …
What keeps me here? Read More
Visitors to the METALTECH & AUTOMEX trade show in Kuala Lumpur this Saturday 17 May will have a chance to meet Danish badminton legend Viktor Axelsen. Monitor ERP Asia’s CEO …
Meet Danish Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen at METALTECH in Malaysia Read More
Sunday 11 May marked the first service led by Hans Krab Koed, who is serving as interim pastor at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong during May and June. …
New interim Danish pastor leads first service in Hong Kong Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) is inviting members of the Thai-Swedish community to celebrate Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch on Saturday 7 June 2025, at The Westin Grande …
SweCham to host Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch in Bangkok Read More
Swedish Alumni Network Thailand are inviting members to apply for an upcoming leadership training workshop titled “Building Trust and Embracing Diversity.” This exclusive program will select just 25 participants to …
Leadership workshop for Sweden alumni in Thailand Read More
The Danish community in Bangkok is invited to gather for the annual Sankt Hans celebration on Saturday 24 May 2025, hosted in the beautiful garden of the Danish Embassy. Organized …
Celebrate Sankt Hans 2025 in the garden of the Danish Embassy Read More
Norwegians and friends of Norway in Thailand are invited to mark this year’s Constitution Day with a special 17 May Dinner, hosted by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC). The …
TNCC to host 17 May Dinner celebrating 120 years of Thailand–Norway relations Read More
Norwegians in Thailand are invited to celebrate 17 May, Norway’s Constitution Day, at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya. The celebration will take place on Friday 17 May 2025, beginning …
Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day at the Seamen’s Church in Pattaya Read More
On April 30, a Multi-chambers Networking evening was celebrated at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in the cozy Stock room. Interestingly, the event was called a Walpurgis/Valborg celebration. Non-Swedish or Non-Finnish guests …
Business networking in Walpurgis style Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong held its Annual General Meeting recently at The Do – WLAB, welcoming members and celebrating achievements within the Swedish business community. During …
Securitas wins SwedCham Hong Kong award Read More
The Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong recently hosted its annual Sports Day, where students, teachers, and families gathered for a vibrant day of outdoor activities. According to the …
Norwegian School in Hong Kong celebrates Sports Day and 30th anniversary Read More
Did you know, that recently the Fika Academy was launched in Sweden? Here is what you need to know about this academy. The Fika Academy will approach fika culture in …
Now there is a Fika Academy?! Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong will hold a special service with baptism on Sunday 27 April, which will also be Margith Pedersen’s last service during her current stay …
Margith Pedersen bids farewell – again – at Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will officially change its royal portrait from Queen Margrethe II to King Frederik X during the upcoming Royal Side Run 2025, held on Saturday …
Danish Church in Singapore to unveil new royal portrait at charity run event Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association held its 106th Annual General Meeting at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. The meeting was chaired by former Chairman Leo Alexandersen, who …
TNA elects new Chairman and new members of the board Read More
So, another Easter has passed. I remember Easter when I was young and how incredibly boring and gloomy it felt, except for Easter Saturday when we received candy-filled Easter eggs …
Joint Nordic service in Bangkok brings light and laughter to Easter Sunday Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur is looking to hire a new Communication & Branding Officer to help promote Sweden’s innovation, trade, and culture in Malaysia. According to the …
Swedish embassy in Malaysia is hiring communication officer Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has introduced two new interns, Marica and Anette, who recently joined the team. Marica, a marketing major from Hanken School of Economics …
FinnCham Hong Kong welcomes two Finnish interns Read More
Nordic enterprises in Vietnam moved swiftly last week to assess potential fallout from new U.S. trade defense measures, culminating in a high-level business briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on …
NordCham Vietnam Held Emergency Meeting in Response to New U.S. Trade Measures Read More
Wilder is a nutritional supplement that focuses on fast and effective hydration. The product is a combination of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium with L-THEANINE to support physical …
Have you heard about the supplement called WILDER? Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association has announced the date for its iconic annual Crayfish Party: Saturday 20 September 2025. As always, the event will be held in Bangkok and promises to be …
Crayfish Party 2025 set for Saturday 20 September in Bangkok Read More
The Danish and Swedish churches in Bangkok will come together for a joint Easter service on Sunday 20 April 2025, at the Danish House, offering a special celebration for Scandinavians …
Danish and Swedish Churches in Thailand celebrate Easter together Read More
There is still time to hit the trails before the heat sets in, and the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is offering just the opportunity. On Sunday 27 …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites hikers to explore nature before summer heat Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) invites members and friends to a thought-provoking Coffee Morning on Tuesday 22 April 2025, where participants will explore what shaped modern Singapore. Under …
Explore the roots of Singapore culture over coffee with DABS Read More
Six prominent Swedish women have been nominated for SWEA International’s prestigious award, Swedish Woman of the Year 2025. The title is given to a Swedish woman who, through her professional …
Nominees announced for Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 Read More
Five new boardmembers were elected for the Danish Church Thailand at the Annual General Meeting of the Church on Monday 31 March 2025 in the house of the Danish Church …
New Board of Danish Church in Thailand Read More
Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, recently hosted a meeting with board members of the Sweden Alumni Network Philippines (SAN PH) to explore potential areas of collaboration. The discussions …
Sweden alumni network in the Philippines explores collaboration with embassy Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites members and friends to celebrate Easter the traditional Danish way with a cozy Easter Lunch on Saturday 12 April 2025. The …
Danish Easter Lunch in Hong Kong Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) is inviting all members to attend its 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (rbsc.org) on Wednesday 23 …
Thai-Nordic Association invites members to its 106th Annual General Meeting Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is hosting a special farewell brunch on Sunday 13 April 2025 at 10:00 to say goodbye to Seamen’s Pastor Carl Bjarkam and assistant Maria-Louize …
Danish Church in Singapore invites community to farewell brunch Read More
Spring has arrived at the Danish Embassy in Beijing, where five new fruit trees have been planted in the embassy garden — three peach trees and two cherry trees. According …
Danish embassy in Beijing welcomes spring with fruit tree planting Read More