Music for kids
Danish musician Jeff Thomsen is the man behind Music 4 kids, an annual event gathering great bands to perform music to support kids at Father Joe’s project in Klong Toey. …
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IKEA brings Swedish crayfish party fun to Bangkok
To celebrate Swedish roots, IKEA Bangna is holding the first Swedish Crayfish Party on Friday August 16. The party will take place from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. “We’re pleased to host …
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Nordic informal summer lunch in Hong Kong
Organised in turn among the four chambers of commerce (Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark), Nordic Informal Summer Lunch is held every Friday in July in Hong Kong. The summer lunch …
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First Scandinavian business fair and party in Pattaya
On Saturday July 13, the first Scandinavian business fair and summer party was held at Baan Norway on Thapraya Road Soi 15 near Jomtien. The event was not as big …
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Advance voting in the Norwegian elections
Norwegians in the Eastern Seaboard area of Thailand may cast their voting in advance of the Norwegian general election at the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Pattaya up until the 22 …
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The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi is looking for photos to illustrate the Swedish-Vietnamese friendship and how Sweden has contributed to Vietnam’s development from 1969 until now. On the …
Handy with a camera? Help illustrate Swedish-Vietnamese friendship Read MoreDanish scientist received top award in China
On June 24 the Danish scientist and professor Uffe Haagerup from University of Copenhagen was awarded the Honorary Doctoral Degree of the People’s Republic of China. The award was given …
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Dr. Kristian Bø awarded Honorary Membership of Scandinavian Society Siam
Dr. Kristian Bø, a long time Norwegian resident of Thailand, was on Tuesday 2 July awarded Honorary Membership of the Scandinavian Society Siam. The certificate was presented to him by …
Dr. Kristian Bø awarded Honorary Membership of Scandinavian Society Siam Read MoreAnna Pettersson performs “Miss Julie” in Beijing
August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie” will be performed as a monologue by Anna Pettersson at Penghao Theatre in Beijing in July. Anna Pettersson is an actress, director and drama teacher. She …
Anna Pettersson performs “Miss Julie” in Beijing Read MoreNorwegian Church in Singapore – former accountant jailed for embezzlement
A former accountant of the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore has been sentenced to five years’ jail for misappropriating more than S$380,000. Lim Seng Hoo, 56, admitted to two counts of criminal …
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Seminar on gender equality in Guangzhou
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Norway, the Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou with its partner Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) organized a seminar on …
Seminar on gender equality in Guangzhou Read MoreHelp out the Danish Network in Hua Hin – Donation stuck on Fyn
In a recent newsletter, the Danish Network in Hua Hin is calling for help, so please read this. Perhaps you can help make a small difference. On Fyn, in …
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Admiral’s pub name changed to Captain’s Pub and Restaurant
From 16 June 2013, the name of the Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant at Hotel Mermaid Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 29 has been changed to Captain’s Pub & Restaurant. Ben and …
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Swedish Gamefest 2013 in Singapore
The Singapore gaming community gathered at E2max (LAN Facility) on 14 – 15 June 2013 to participate in the ’Swedish Gamefest’ hosted by the Embassy of Sweden together with Singapore …
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Advice for property buyers in Thailand
Experienced Swedes share their experiences The Swedish couple Mrs. Gunilla and Mr. Håkan Kolmodin who has worked and lived in Thailand for many years wanted to settle down in Thailand …
Advice for property buyers in Thailand Read MoreDanish Skt Hans party with bonfire
The Danish Women’s Network held a well visited traditional Danish Skt Hans evening on Saturday 15 June in the garden of the Danish Ambassador. Chairwoman Susanne Morch entertained in her …
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Delightful Swedish Midsummer Celebration
Together with Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok once again hosted the annual Swedish Midsummer celebration. This year’s event was held on Saturday 15 June 2013 from 12pm to …
Delightful Swedish Midsummer Celebration Read MoreCalling on all Danes – Join the World Badminton Championships in China!
Badminton Denmark, DI China Helpdesk and DCCC offer you a unique opportunity to be part of the World Badminton Championships – the biggest sporting event to be held in China …
Calling on all Danes – Join the World Badminton Championships in China! Read MoreStart-up night at the Ambassador’s Residence in Singapore
In conjunction with Seed Forum and the visit by the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship’s 2013 program, the Norwegian Embassy invited investors and start-ups alike to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem of …
Start-up night at the Ambassador’s Residence in Singapore Read MoreThailand – Scandinavian business fair and summer party
If you are a Scandinavian business owner or if you are simply in the mood for a party with a Nordic touch then you need to mark the calendar for …
Thailand – Scandinavian business fair and summer party Read MoreThe Embassy in Beijing holds summer party for Danes in China
On Saturday, June 8, the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing and Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) held the annual summer party for Danes in Beijing and the …
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Morten Lassen’s “Invisible” art exhibition opening
Danish Artist Morten Lassen’s solo exhibition “Invisible” was officially opened on 6 June 2013 by her Excellency Berit Basse, the Danish Ambassador to Singapore. The exhibition was held on 4 …
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On June 5 the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing held a reception in order to celebrate the Danish Constitution Day. On the occasion of the Danish Constitution Day the Royal …
Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing celebrates the Danish Constitution Day Read MoreManagement at Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant calls it quits
The Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant at the Hotel Mermaid in Sukhumvit soi 29 will see a change in management from June 15 as Danish Bent Laasholdt and his wife …
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[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] (Photos by Gilles Jack) Friday, May 31 was the first Young Professionals event at the newly-opened and stylish DoubleTree Hotel in Sukhumvit. The night presented a cozy …
Nordic Young Professionals Summer Networking Read MoreKlubb Norge, Shanghai celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day in the sun
The date of May 17, which marks the Norwegian Constitution Day was celebrated not only in Norway, but also by Norwegian expatriates allover Southeast Asia. The different chapters of Klubb …
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[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] The sun was shining in Singapore as Norwegians gathered to celebrate the national day on May 17. There were several events to mark the occasion, from breakfast …
May 17 celebrated in Singapore Read MoreNorwegian Constitution Day celebrated for the first time in Myanmar
On May 17, the Norwegian mission in Yangon invited Norwegians to the celebration of the Constitution Day. It was the first time ever that the day was celebrated in …
Norwegian Constitution Day celebrated for the first time in Myanmar Read MoreEmbassy of Sweden in Indonesia warns against travel fraud
WARNING: Fraud by travel agent The Swedish Embassy in Norway has sent out the following warning on their website and through Facebook. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! PLEASE READ A scam has …
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Danish parliament ready to support double citizenship
Danes abroad rejoice as a political majority now seems to be in place to permit them to hold dual citizenship. A change in the law will make it possible for …
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Alumni evening at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok
The first Danish -Thai Alumni Networking at the Royal Danish Embassy in two years took place in the evening of Tuesday 14 May 2013 with so many Danes participating that …
Alumni evening at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read MoreNorwegian pianist to perform with Khmer singer in Cambodia
Norwegian pianist and composer Ingolv Haaland will perform at Meta House Sunday 26th May 6.30 p.m., featuring Khmer singer Ouch Savy and Tro player Yun Theara. The music is …
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[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] Some thousands years ago the Vikings would make their way from Scandinavia to England on quests to rape and plunder. This Saturday the quest was on Chao …
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Norwegian Constitution Day to be celebrated all over Southeast Asia
If you are Norwegian you have undoubtedly made plans for this Friday. The date is May 17, which marks the Norwegian Constitution Day and is celebrated not only in …
Norwegian Constitution Day to be celebrated all over Southeast Asia Read MoreConsulate General in Shanghai attendsopening of Nordic film festival
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai attended the opening of a Nordic film festival at Nanjing University on May 8. On May 8tthe Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai …
Consulate General in Shanghai attendsopening of Nordic film festival Read MoreNordic documentaries to tour China
In 2013, the 8th Nordic Documentary Film Festival launches a brand new spring section – the NORDOX University Tour. It will take place from 18 May to 16 June, collaborating …
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New priest at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok – Lars Ryderstad
The new Swedish priest to replace Lovisa Moller, who has been stationed in Thailand since April 2009, at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok is Lars Ryderstad. He was born …
New priest at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok – Lars Ryderstad Read MoreShaping Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam
The Nordic embassies and Nordcham Vietnam are hosting the event Shaping Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam on May 15, inviting all Nordic companies in Vietnam to presentations from the …
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Swedish Consul Villy Nielsen receives Royal Knight Order
The Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia HE Mrs Ewa Polano is visiting Surabaya on May 10-11, 2013. During her visit, Ambassador Polano on Friday presented the exclusive Royal Decoration – …
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Viking Fest 2013 a hit
The Viking Fest 2013 in Bangkok this Saturday is a hit both in terms of tickets sold and sponsors signing up to support the event. All 80 tickets were sold …
Viking Fest 2013 a hit Read MoreDanish Seamen’s Church in Singapore ready with new website
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore has been giving their website a makeover and the result is now ready. The new website reflects the beautiful location of the church better …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore ready with new website Read MoreSweden Day in China expands
Sweden Day is an annual theme fair taking place at China’s top universities Tsinghua University in Beijing and Fudan University in Shanghai. New for this year is our collaboration …
Sweden Day in China expands Read MoreNorwegian Embassy plans coming newsletter with help from Filipino journalists
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila is working towards building and improving Philippine-Norwegian relations. The Embassy wants to get in touch with journalists who take an interest in covering and …
Norwegian Embassy plans coming newsletter with help from Filipino journalists Read MoreSecond Swedish Film Festival in Thailand expands following the success of 2012
Last year the first ever Swedish Film Festival in Thailand offered four different films exposing Thai audience to an insight in Swedish culture and filmmaking. The festival was a …
Second Swedish Film Festival in Thailand expands following the success of 2012 Read MoreMay offers plenty of Swedish art in China
In May to successful artists from Sweden will both be exhibiting in China. One of Sweden’s most well-known ceramic artists, Eva Hild, holds her first exhibition in Hong Kong …
May offers plenty of Swedish art in China Read MoreSwedish performers at Dreamer Festival in Beijing and Shanghai
Sophie Zelmani and Pelle Carlberg are coming back to China for concerts at the Dreamer Festival in Beijing and Shanghai, and Sophie Zelmani is also giving some additional gigs in …
Swedish performers at Dreamer Festival in Beijing and Shanghai Read MoreDenmark to play in Badminton World Team Championships – meet the players
Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) invites members and the Danish Community in Malaysia to participate in the Sudirman Cup – World Team Championships in badminton- to cheer the Danish team …
Denmark to play in Badminton World Team Championships – meet the players Read MoreNorwegian Embassy sponsors anti homophobia masquerade in Beijing
The Norwegian Embassy in Beijing is media sponsor of the Beijing LGBT Centers masquerade-themed cocktail gala 11 May. Following this year’s International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia theme of “fighting …
Norwegian Embassy sponsors anti homophobia masquerade in Beijing Read MoreScandinavian films at the European Union Film Festival in Singapore
The annual European Union Film Festival in Singapore, organized by the Delegation of European Union to Singapore in cooperation with the Irish Presidency of the EU, presents 29 acclaimed …
Scandinavian films at the European Union Film Festival in Singapore Read MoreSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong seeking events manager
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is looking for a full time Events Manager. Tasks include: – Management and planning of the Chamber’s 80-90 events yearly – Responsible for the …
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