Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The famous Swedish metal band In Flames, who has accumulated 2.4 million followers and likes on Facebook, will be the main event at the Indonesian metal music festival Java Open …
Swedish band ‘In Flames’ to play at metal music festival in East Java Read More
Danes doing their groceries in Danish supermarkets may have noticed that during 2019 the prices on meat have increased – especially on products containing pork. The price of products containing …
A massive outbreak of swine-fever in China forces the Danish meat prices up Read More
The local health authorities of Chiang Mai reported Wednesday 5 February 2020 the death of an elderly Swedish man. The Swede was reported to have been found dead in his …
Swedish man found dead in Chiang Mai Read More
The current situation in China, where most parts of the country is on lock-down, will make a short-term hit on Carlsberg’s sales. But despite the uncertain future the Danish beer …
Carlsberg beer sales faces impact by China’s closed karaoke bars Read More
A traffic-safety check made by the Malaysian police from January 18 to February 1, 2020 showed that in a period of just 11 days, there had been 171 deaths in …
Consumer association calls for Malaysia to follow Swedish laws to prevent drunk driving Read More
A Danish man died on Saturday 1 February 2020 after his parachute failed to open after jumping from a small plane. The incident occurred near an airfield in the Sri …
Danish man dies during parachute jump in Thailand Read More
The last Finnair flight between Helsinki and China will depart February 6, 2020 in light of the coronavirus epidemic in China. “The health and wellbeing of customers and personnel is …
Finnair announces cancellation of all flights to and from mainland China Read More
Designed to look like the Danish brand’s famous bracelet with charms, one of Pandora’s two jewellery-making facilities in Thailand, is located just under an hour’s drive south of Chiang Mai …
Reuse, recycle, reduce: Pink Pandora goes green Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce marked 30 years as organisation in 2019, culminating with its ‘TSCC Nobel Gala Dinner’ grand celebration, held in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November. Members and …
TSCC held Nobel-themed Gala Dinner and 30th Anniversary Celebration Read More
Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam on 12th January …
Philippines volcano eruption: Airports suspend flight operations Read More
Cavalry Department Task Force 4 officials found a purse belonging to a Danish traveler on 12th January 2020. The purse was found on the curb of a road nearby their …
Thai Cavalry officers found Danish mans purse Read More
Embassy of Denmark announced the winners of the New year quiz game on 7 January 2020. The three winners are Seng Bu Njai, Wai Phyo and Chris. Here are the …
Danish embassy in Myanmar had lunch with three quiz winners Read More
Norway aims to reach a free-trade agreement with China by the end of 2020, Norwegian Industry minister said on 8th January 2020, H.E. Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters during an …
Norwegian industry minister expressed positive progress on free-trade deal with China Read More
Policymakers in Beijing have advised China’s massive workforce that in the interest of a boost to productivity and the economy, they should take a break. According to Humanresource online, in …
China noticed less Scandinavian working hours leads to higher productivity Read More
A 63-year-old Finnish man was arrested after a hoax phone call warned there would be an “untoward incident” at Suvarnabhumi airport. The arrest came after a security officer at Suvarnabhumi …
Finnish man arrested for a hoax bomb threat call in Bangkok Read More
For those not fortunate enough to attend the event on food waste arranged by The Danish Embassy in Thailand in December 2019, a video has now been produced. The video …
Learn more about food waste from a Dane: See video here Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced a new year quiz for all to join, below are the questions. The top three winners who answer all the questions correctly will be …
Danish embassy in Myanmar invites all for a quiz about Denmark Read More
In 2018, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim of educating its own citizens about this new technology. Finland now offers the six …
Finnish government offers online course in Artificial Intelligence: Free worldwide! Read More
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has assumed the role of regent, due to his father, His Majesty King Harald V has contracted a viral infection. The heir to the Norwegian …
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon has assumed the role of regent while the King recovers Read More
On Tuesday 17 December, the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok organised an event featuring how to successfully utilise leftover food. The event was held at The Bangkok Screening Room in …
Danish Embassy puts food waste on the menu with delicious leftovers Read More
The Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Delfin Lorenzana told reporters in the evening of 16th December that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is evaluating two kinds of multirole fighter (MRF) aircraft, one …
Phillippines air force considering Swedish Saab Gripen Jas39 to boost national air defence system Read More
A Danish man charged with ordering livestream videos of the sexual abuse of 346 children in the Philippines has told a court that he did it to help the victims …
Danish pensioner confessed he bought child sex VDO “to help them financially” Read More
When a private chef is required by flown in wedding couples and their entourages, as well as famous figures frequenting Phuket, chances are high that their preferred choice falls on …
Wedding chef in Phuket paradise: Daniel Isberg Read More
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, the world’s oldest serving premier, suggested it would be a good idea for the world’s youngest prime minister, Finland’s Sanna Marin, to ask elders for their advice. …
Longest serving Malaysia PM suggests Finland’s youngest PM combine advice from elders, young ideas Read More
Congratulations to the 76th Finnish government and Ms. Sanna Marin who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Finland. Ms. Marin, age 34, is the youngest prime minister in …
Congratulations to the new Prime Minister of Finland Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong published official statement for Swedish travellers and residents to be more cautious in certain areas of demonstration, recommend to register travellers’ information …
The Swedish consulate general in Hong Kong advice to register if going to Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Lucia tradition was brought to the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay by the talented “SWEA Lucia Choir” on 1 December 2019. The SWEA (Swedish Women’s Educational …
SWEA member celebrated Swedish Lucia tradition at flower dome, Singapore Read More
Consulate general of Finland in Hongkong warn Finnish to avoid demonstration areas. An announcement from Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macau said: “There have been violent contacts …
Consulate general of Finland Hong Kong warn Finns to avoid demonstration areas Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E.Grethe Løchen togther with members of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi wore orange colour every Monday during the period of #16days of Activism against Gender …
Norwegian Embassy Hanoi wearing orange to support movement against gender based violence Read More
Research at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) suggests that using plastic waste as a fuel additive in the cement industry can help with a substantial reduction in marine plastic …
Can the Cement Industry Help Reduce Marine Plastic Waste? Read More
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received the credentials of Her Excellency Grete Sillasen, Resident Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Philippines, in a ceremony held at the Reception Hall …
Ambassador of Denmark received by President Duterte Read More
The TSCC Smart Cities Symposium: Connectivity and Mobility organised by Thai- Swedish Chamber of Commerce took place at the Landmark hotel on 26th November. The event was focusing on possibilities …
Smart city Bangkok symposium successful in bringing experts to share ideas Read More
Embassy of Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Austrian and German in Manila collaborated together with the support of the UNDP Philippines, Film Development Council of Philippines for the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) …
Denmark, Sweden partners in film festival in Manila to support UNPD sustainability goals Read More
Two generators worth some $400 million that the government bought from Finland and Germany earlier this year will generate an additional 400MW of electricity by June 2020, which will help …
Finnish electricity generator installed in Cambodia Read More
On Thursday 5 December 2019 at around 12pm, the Danish Royal Lifeguard band will perform a special song “Marsch Siamese” during the ceremony of the changing of the guard at …
The Danish Royal Lifeguard will perform “Siamese Marsch”: Thai Embassy invites all Thais in Denmark to join Read More
H.E.Bjorn Haggmark, recently appointed Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia, met on 29th November 2019 with Mr Prak Sokhonn, Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the ministry where both parties discussed further …
Swedish ambassador discussed further cooperation with Cambodia Read More
“Garage,” a Norwegian comedy theatre performance for children aged six and older are on its way to entertain the crowd at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre (BTPAC) from 5th-22nd …
Norwegian comedy will be in Beijing from 5-22 December 2019 Read More
Malaysia not only managed to retain its seat for the eighth consecutive term at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C during a recent re-election. It also won …
Malaysia retained its seat in IMO council Read More
With increasing number of Chinese travellers towards Iceland, Chinese Airline Juneyao Air will embark upon its maiden voyage to Iceland in March of next year, Juneyao Airlines (“auspicious airlines”) was …
Chinese Juneyao Airline opens a new route to Iceland in March 2020 Read More
The Cambodian government has reserved around $3 billion to cope with a possible suspension of the Kingdom’s access to the EU’s preferential “Everything But Arms” (EBA) agreement. “The government did …
Cambodian government reserved $3billion in case EU withdraws EBA agreement Read More
On 26th November 2019, Indonesian transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi met with Sweden’s Infrastructure Minister, Thomas Eneroth, for a spot of lobbying following a bilateral talk. “Support from Sweden would …
Indonesia’s transport minister met with Sweden’s infrastructure minister Read More
H.E.Uffe Wolffhechel, Danish ambassador to Thailand join an official opening ceremony at the Royal Danish Consulate in Phnom Penh on 27th November 2019. The ambassador also announced the appointment of …
Royal Danish Consulate in Phnom Penh officially opened Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven joined an auspicious day at Superpark’s grand opening ceremony, along with Mr. Juha Tanskanen, the company’s chief executive, Mr. Mark Kumarasinhe, chief …
Finnish indoor activity park opens at Iconsiam, Bangkok Read More
By the end of March, users of Norwegian from Denmark and Sweden will no longer have a direct route to Thailand. The airline has announced in a press release that …
Norwegian cuts Thailand bound flights Read More
Vietnam is considering Sweden’s loans to build Long Thanh International Airport and develop the air traffic control activities. “Long Thanh International Airport is in need of huge investment capital,” said …
Swedish SEK proposed a commercial loan of over US$1 billion for the construction of Long Thanh airport. Read More
The Danish Lego Group partnered up with National Design Centre, DesignSingapore, Participate in Design, as well as the Infocomm Media Development Authority, to host the first ever “Build The Change” …
LEGO Singapore invited all to play at National Design Centre Read More
Respeto Naman campaign is a collaboration of the Embassy of Sweden in the Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo, the United Nations, Empower, Terre des Hommes …
Swedish embassy in Manila contributed to minimize violence against women Read More
It started as a game. Then came the merchandise including candy, clothes and cups before it was turned in to not just one, but two movies. So far. Now, the …
Angry Finnish birds to attract tourists to Malaysia Read More
Ambassador Ann Måwe participated on 23rd November 2019 in the conference in Hanoi: “The role of Vietnam-Sweden public diplomacy over the past 50 years”. Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister …
Vietnam and Sweden marked 50 years of diplomatic relationship Read More
Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten, a Swedish screenwriter from the Torino Film Lab was one of the international jury for The 4th film script competition at the seventh memory film …
Swedish screen writer participated at Memory! 7th edition Film Festival in Myanmar Read More