Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
“Messiah”, a world-famous oratorio composed in 1741 by revered George Frideric Handel, will come to the Ho Chi Minh city Opera House on May 8 and 9. “Messiah” made …
Norwegian conducted oratorio to play in Vietnam Read More“Lagom är bäst, which opened on May 2 to the public, is a multidisciplinary design, arts and craft exhibition by Thai designers and artists who have spent their lives …
Thai designers and artists host Swedish exhibition Read More
Summer in the Philippines has started to sizzle and the heat has become quite unbearable. But this did not prevent some members of the Scandinavian Society of the Philippines (SSP) …
SSP Day Social “Islands of Celebration: Filipino Culture at a Glance” Read MoreOn April 20th young Danish artist and designer Christina Julsgaard opened her first art exhibition in Shanghai at Noeli Gallery. The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai provided guidance …
The Royal Danish Consulate General assists Danish artist to exhibit in Shanghai Read More
Robert Kronberg, Chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam, was on Tuesday 23 April re-elected as Chairman for a second term at the Annual General Meeting of the 93 year old association …
Continuity in Scandinavian Society Siam Read More
There was an elegant and festive atmosphere at the residence of Danish ambassador to Singapore, Berit Basse, when on 15 April about 230 people, the majority Danish, gathered to celebrate …
Danish Queen’s Birthday celebrated in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian companies – Aker Solutions, Jotun, Digi, Yara International and Det Norske Veritas – have recently offered RM 45,000 to Living Hope, the organisation working to set up toy and book …
Norwegian firms support ‘Living Hope’ in Malaysia Read More
Denmark’s Minister for Social Affairs and Integration Karen Hækkerup is ready to sign a social security agreement with China that will exempt Danes in China to pay to the Chinese …
New social security agreement for Danes in China Read More
From 18 April 2013, Chinese citizens can apply for visa to Denmark in Chongqing at the new Danish Visa Centre. On the opening day, the Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen …
Danish Visa Centre opens in Chongqing Read More
SEB Private Banking hosted on Thursday 18 April an evening seminar in banking where Mr Sean Yokota, SEB’s new Head of Asia Strategy, shared the three major themes that in …
SEB Insight Seminar in Bangkok Read MoreThe Embassy, together with the Swedish Business Association of Singapore (SBAS) recently hosted a highly appreciated ‘Student Networking Event’ at the Swedish Residence, with invited representatives from five leading Swedish …
Student networking event at the Swedish residence in Singapore Read MoreOn 16 April, the 73rd years birthday of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II was celebrated with a reception at the Danish Ambassador’s residence in Kuala Lumpur. The Danish Monarchy …
The Danish Queen’s birthday celebrated in Malaysia Read More
The Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBS) Networking Luncheon was held on 11 April 2013 at the I’m Angus Steak House in Yakal St. with the selection of the council’s new Board …
Philippines Norway Business Council selects new board Read More
On Saturday May 11, 2013, a shipload of genuine Scandinavian Vikings will invade Bangkok. At 13.45 the Nordic tribes – Norwegians, Swedes, Finns and Danes with their Viking spouses – …
The Vikings are coming! Read More
On Friday, April 5, 2013, DanCham hosted its annual Easter Lunch with its members and friends. More than 80 guests attended the traditional Easter Event at Admirals Pub & …
DanCham Annual Easter Lunch Read More
Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg Conselvan – chief designer, owner and creator of Bangkok-based jewelry brand Felicia Design – was elected as the new President of Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce. The former president Axel Blom resigned …
Jewelry entrepreneur selected as new president of NorCham Read More
The opening of a new exhibition at La Lanta Art Gallery (Sukhumvit 31) on a recent Saturday evening was taken by surprise when the curator presented a birthday cake to …
Elizabeth Romhild’s new duo exhibition: Racing Cars Vs Femme Fatale Read More
On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce organised the monthly breakfast seminar entitled “Leadership for Change” at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. 25 members from the Nordic Chambers attended the …
“Change” discussion at the breakfast table Read MoreCelebrating the 40th anniversary year of diplomatic relations between Finland and Vietnam in 2013, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi opened an exhibition of Finnish posters “100 years – 100 …
Finnish Ambassador opens exhibition in Vietnam Read More[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] On March 23, the Consulate General of Sweden arranged the event “Sino Swedish Sounds”’ –an event aimed to create more cooperation possibilities for Sweden and China within …
Consulate General of Sweden launches new music platform in Shanghai Read MoreKIS International School is seeking entries for their third Annual Charity Art Competition from students from all schools within Thailand. Deadline for submission of images of artwork is April 26, …
Kis International School in Thailand hosts charity art competition Read More
“Danish Graves in Thailand” is an eBook published by the Heritage Section of the Scandinavian Society Siam. It presents the status of the currently 68 Danish grave that have been …
New eBook shows Danish Graves in Thailand Read MoreAfter a successful European tour, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils will be presented in Shanghai on Thursday and Friday. Directed by Yu Molin, it received the Gold Prize for …
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils will be presented in Shanghai Read MoreThe Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore is currently looking for one student to undertake an exciting traineeship with us for the autumn semester of 2013. The traineeship lasts for …
Traineeship with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read MoreDuring the delightful Norwegian Seafood Dinner, the Chief Executive Officer of Thome Group Singapore, Mr Olav Eek Thorstensen, received the NBAS Award 2013. The NBAS award is given in recognition …
NBAS Award 2013 presented to Mr Olav Eek Thorstensen at Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read MoreThe Danish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing is having its annual gala ball on April 27 from 18:00 to 02:00. The event will be at the InterContinental Hotel Beijing Beichen …
Danish Chamber of Commerce hosts gala ball Read MoreSwedish Women’s Educational Association in Bangkok is hosting their Easter party the coming Saturday at Admirals Pub and Restaurant. If you want a Saturday with music, good food and great …
Last chance! Sign up for SWEA’s Easter party this Saturday Read More
More than 60 Nordic Young Professionals (NYPs) and friends joined Nordic Young Professional’s exclusive Night out at St. Regis’s beautiful wine bar ‘Decanter’ on March 15, 2013. Among the companies …
Nordic Young Professionals’ Exclusive Night Read MoreOn 21 March, Royal Copenhagen, that has moved its production to Thailand, was the centre of an event at the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand. The theme of the event …
Royal Copenhagen held talk at the Danish embassy, Thailand Read MoreThe Embassy of Finland is supporting selected small-scale development projects in the lower Mekong Region through Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC), budgeted at around 120.000 euro annually. The fund is …
Embassy of Finland in Thailand supports development projects Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is looking for three new interns for exiting jobs. The Embassy is one of Sweden’s biggest with 55 employees. Aside from Thailand, the …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok seeking three new interns Read MoreThe Water Philippines EXPO 2013 was a great occasion for honoring an important personality within the water industry. Senior Business Development Manager, Jens Ove Frederiksen from Grundfos in Asia Pacific Region was honored with …
Dane receives award for improving water supply in Philippines Read MoreOne hundred Finnish posters printed since the beginning of the 20th century are on display at the National Library in Hanoi. The week-long exhibition, 100 Years – 100 Posters from …
100 years of Finnish posters in Vietnam Read MoreScandAsia’s former journalist intern Mr. Kim Birkkjær Lund is looking for case stories for a major newspaper article about the challenges faced by relatives of a person who has died …
When people die without leaving a will Read MoreThe Danish movie Teddy Bear, directed by Mads Dinesen, will be screened at Thailand International Film Destination Festival. This will be the first ever Thailand International Film Destination Festival and …
Danish movie Teddy Bear will be screened at Thai film festival Read MoreWednesday this week, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya is hosting a mini seminar and discussion aimed at Thai-Norwegian families. The night will focus on the difficulties and challenges of …
How to be a bi-cultural family – Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read MoreA Group of 18 Danish business journalists are visiting Malaysia, representing the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), the Danish news bureau Ritzau, nationwide daily papers such as Berlingske and Jyllands-Posten, as …
Danish business journalists visits Malaysia Read MoreLast week, the 2013 edition of legendary ‘Guide Michelin’ announced which European restaurants earned the precious stars. Among the Swedish newcomers where Gothenburg restaurant Sjömagasinet who’s chef, Gustav Trägårdh will …
Swedish Michelin Star Chef participates in food festival in Singapore Read More18-year-old singer from Sweden, Amanda Mair will have a busy schedule in China as she is to play at Jue Festival in Beijing and Shanghai and at Sino Swedish sounds …
18 year old Amanda Mair from Sweden does mini tour in China Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS), in cooperation with The Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Sponsors, held its 17th Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner at Fairmont Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre on …
The Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner 2013 in Singapore Read MoreOne of the longest-running Swedish death metal bands, GRAVE has created a sound and style which has been an inspiration on a number of the genre’s more promising younger outfits. …
Swedish death metal band “Grave” to perform in Singapore Read MoreWhen brothers Niklas and Johan Angergård and Joakim Ödlund started Acid House Kings in 1991, it was with an immaculate taste in music stemming from a childhood of Elvis Presley, …
Swedish Acid House Kings performed at festival in Singapore Read More(CPV) – The Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) of the Embassy of Denmark on March 13 launched the Talent Prize Competition 2013 with the theme “Architectural ideas for improving …
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam launches Talent Prize Competition Read MoreIf you’re Norwegian and living in Hong Kong, you need to have a look at Club Norway. The club is a non-profit organization formed to serve Norwegians living in Hong …
Norwegian Club in Hong Kong maps popular activities Read MoreDo you want an internship at one of the most exciting embassies? The Embassy in Beijing is seeking three interns for a period of six months for Norwegian students. Desired …
Norwegian Embassy in Beijing seeking three new interns Read MoreSwedish crime novelist Håkan Nesser will visit China from March 15-18 in order to participate in several events, including a talk at Fudan University, a literary salon at the residence, …
Swedish crime novelist Håkan Nesser to visit China Read MoreDiscovery Channel is now launching the Discovery Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to work with ActionAid involving engineering students by offering them the opportunity to be involved in …
Discovery and ActionAid gives students in Sweden the opportunity to make a difference in Cambodia Read MoreSino Swedish Sounds will bring you live performances from Amanda Mair and Kite from Sweden, as well as Li Quan & B6, Zhang Weiwei & Guo Long, and Top Floor …
Sino Swedish Sounds -live concert with Swedish and Chinese pop artists Read More[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] “Use your nose, look at the body – think of it as more of a wine than a beer.” This was the opening message when Gitte Holmboe introduced …
New beer importer introduces Denmark’s most exclusive beer in Thailand Read MoreDanish telemarketing company Alpine Saleforce Ltd. celebrated on Saturday 9 March the Grand Opening of its new office building on Petchkasem Road Soi 28 in the centre of the popular …
Alpine Salesforce Celebrated Grand Opening Read More