Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Royal Norwegian embassy in Yangon met with the media The Irrawaddy as part of the Norwegian government funded project “Mainstreaming of Ethnic Women’s Concerns on Peace and Security”. An …
Norwegian embassy in Yangon meets with the Irrawaddy Read More
The Norwegian Minister for Fisheries, Per Sandberg, has resigned after breaching security protocol on holidays to China and Iran. Per Sandberg brought his work phone on a holiday to China …
Norwegian Minister for Fisheries steps down after trip to China Read More
A Swedish doctor has been allowed to visit the Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who has been detained in China since October 2017. “Swedish medical personnel have on Monday, August 13th, …
Swedish bookseller detained in China allowed to see Swedish doctor Read More
The EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN) is organizing the EU-Philippines Business Summit 2018 with the theme ‘EU and the Philippines: Jointly Pursuing Competitiveness for Inclusive Growth’ on 18 October 2018, at …
EU-Philippines Business Summit 2018 announced Read More
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Swedish-Thai friendship? Anyone who feels like it can join the ‘Fun Run/Walk’ at The Royal Djurgården on Saturday August 18th. What is celebrated …
Stockolm event: Sweden-Thailand run Read More
The Danish Minister Counselor for Food and Agriculture in Malaysia has met with the Danish company Aqua Partners that is a spear head company in introducing new land-based aquaculture technologies …
Minister Counselor for Agriculture meets with “spear head” company Read More
On 29 August 2018 the respective Nordic business organisations in Shanghai is teaming up for a Nordic After Work event. They will celebrate the arrival of fall at the amazing …
Nordic After Work Shanghai announced Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has announced the arrival of their new colleague and CleanTech advisor Mark Perry. Mark has just joined the embassy from a position as Vice …
New CleanTech advisor at Danish embassy Singapore Read More
The Finnish cartoon “Finnish Nightmares” about a socially awkward Finn has grown popular among young people in China and even inspired a new term in Mandarin. Say hello to Matti, …
Finnish cartoon inspires new Chinese word Read More
The royal Norwegian embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, has signed a new grant agreement with the media Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB). The aim of the support is to help …
Norwegian embassy gives new grant to media in Myanmar Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur welcomes Henrik Hagen Olesen to Malaysia. Olesen is the new Minister Counsellor for food, agriculture and fisheries. He will be covering the region …
New Minister Counsellor at the Danish Embassy in Malaysia Read More
Asia is not the only place where sun and sweat are daily companions. This year the summer in the Nordic countries has smashed record after record. The unusual heat started …
Heat in the Nordics breaks several records Read More
No matter if you are a Scandinavian or Asian woman your most frequent mobile activity is probably scrolling through social media apps or sending messages to friends. But when you …
New survey looks at Scandinavian and Asian women’s use of phones Read More
On 19 July 2018, H.E. Mr. Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, attended the 121st Commemoration of King Chulalongkorn’s visit to Ragunda on 19 July 1897, at Chulalongkorn’s Pavilion …
Thai Ambassador attended King Chulalongkorn Ragunda Commemoration Read More
FinnCham Hong Kong announces: “Come celebrate one of the biggest traditional Nordic parties on Saturday, 15 Sept 2018 at Royal Yacht Club with drinking-singing over crayfish & schnapps all while …
Finns in Hong Kong announces Crayfish party time Read More
From 27 July till 8 August, a group of scientists from Chulalongkorn University, with the support of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, are going on an arctic research trip to …
Plastic: Chulalongkorn University researchers to Svalbard, Norway Read More
On 10 July 2018, H.E. Mr. Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden hosted a dinner in honour of the Honourable Chief Justice Mr. Cheep Jullamon, President of the Supreme …
Ambassador to Sweden hosted Court of Justice of Thailand Read More
On 24 July the Public Forum ‘Surin Pitsuwan and ASEAN: A Tribute’ was arranged by ISIS (Institute of Security and International Studies) Thailand at Chulalongkorn University, moderated by Thitinan Pongsudhirak. …
Dr. Surin Pitsuwan tribute held in Bangkok Read More
His Excellency Mr. Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden has presented the Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf. This took place on 24 May 2018, …
New Thailand Ambassador to Sweden presented Credentials Read More
On 11 December 2017, the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on Thailand, reaffirming the importance the EU attaches to its relations with Thailand. The Council considered it appropriate to …
EU Ambassador’s ambition: taking Thailand relationship to new level Read More
To avoid the increased US tariffs on goods from China, Volvo has withdrawn the production of the ‘XC60-SUV’ from China and started producing it in Sweden instead. The Swedish car …
Volvo moves part of its production away from China Read More
One of the largest weaknesses in our electronic infrastructure is poorly secured IoT-devices exposed for ill-intentioned hackers. Allegedly these devices were the targets of Chinese hackers during the Trump-Putin summit …
Chinese hackers targeted IoT-devices during Helsinki Trump-Putin Summit Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, will organise a 4-day program in relation to the yearly OCSC International Education Expo, to promote …
Swedish Education and Career Days announced for Bangkok Read More
New research from global law firm Baker McKenzie with leading independent research provider Rhodium Group reveals that Sweden is one of the top countries in Europe for Chinese investment ($3.6bn) …
Sweden top European destination for Chinese investment Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong welcomes to the 8th Networking Cocktail together with the Dutch, French and German Chamber at The Murray. Canapés and Free flow of drinks will be served between …
Hong Kong: 8th Summer Networking Cocktail Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Kong Kong invites to the second of the annual Nordic Summer lunches, held at Koh Thai in Wan Chai, Friday 20 July 2018, starting …
Nordic Summer Lunch at Koh Thai Hong Kong Read More
– Tips for improved health, longevity through your diet in Asia Isn’t it great to get to know as a westerner in Asia that there are some really beneficial herbs, …
Food as medicine everyday Read More
On Monday 18 June Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi, visited Helsinki and met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini. Minister Retno Marsudi’s visit to …
Finnish and Indonesian Foreign Ministers met in Helsinki Read More
The Scandinavian embassies in Myanmar are still pleading for the release of two jailed Reuters journalists. Today the court has decided to charge them under the criticized Official Secrets act. …
Myanmar court charges Reuters reporters under Official Secrets Act Read More
In a news statement, dated 3 July 2018 and titled ‘Chinese Embassy Spokesperson’s Remarks on Expressen’s Article About China’ the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom …
Chinese Embassy criticises Swedish media Read More
NordCham Philippines and the Makati Garden Club brought together members and guests to celebrate the Summer Solstice, or Midsummer. “The celebrations were fabulous – everybody danced around the maypole, while …
NordCham Philippines held Midsummer Feast Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Bangkok has announced the opening of their Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global Myanmar Ltd. in Yangon. On July 2, the Embassy’s Migration Liaison Officer, …
Swedish Visa application center opened in Yangon Read More
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports e have paid a Norwegian bitten in the leg by a shark 66.000 baht, according to NewTV. The 54-year old Norwegian tourist was attack …
Norwegian paid 66.000 baht after shark attack Read More
A Danish diver, Claus Rasmussen, has been assisting the Thai Navy Seals with the operation of rescuing the 12 kids and their soccer coach who has been trapped in a …
Danish diver assisting in rescuing trapped soccer team Read More
A Swedish tourist has lost his life after being stung by a poisonous jellyfish in Tanjung Rhu beach, Malaysia. What lurks beneath the waters of popular beaches can be extremely dangerous. Unfortunately …
Swedish tourist in Malaysia killed by jellyfish Read More
Following 28 years at the helm of Thailand’s famous seaside resort Dusit Thani Hua Hin, Sweden’s Honorary Consul has finally retired as the General Manager of the hotel. This however …
Victor Sukseree – a well-known Hua Hin personality and Sweden’s Honorary Consul Read More
The biggest banking scandal in the modern history of Denmark continues to add new unexpected shades to the story. The scope of the Danske Bank money laundering scandal is greater …
The company behind illegal North Korean arms trade was a customer of Danske Bank Read More
Found of toxic chemical substances in popular foam toys from China makes The Danish Environmental Protection Agency advise people to throw out all “squishies”. A study on 12 squishies carried …
Chinese popular foam toys “squishies” pose a threat to health Read More
Diplomats need to see things from above – sense the lay of the land. So on Sunday, June 24, our Ambassador Jesper Vahr, together with Ambassador Postl of Austria and …
Denmark’s Malaysia ambassador climbed Mount Kinabalu Read More A Swedish man national has been detained by Thailand’s tourist police in a large crackdown on alleged visa offenders. Thailand’s Tourist Police Bureau has carried out a crackdown on foreigners …
Thai tourist police crackdown on foreigners Read More
China has fallen in love with the Danish medieval town Randers. Now Chinese firm Andersen Paradise is to build a true copy of the Randers in China. China will build …
China to build true copy of Danish town Read More
No one could have failed to notice the alarming situation regarding, in particular, plastic litter in the oceans and that many initiatives are now being announced and legislation strengthened. This …
Development on fighting the plastic waste Read More
Less than a year after Swedish-Thai Katarina Ekelund was appointed Executive Director for the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) this chamber has just posted a vacancy announcement for the same …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to recruit new ED Read More
The Swedish court has found a Tibetan-born Swede guilty in functioning as a spy for China. He has been sentenced to 22 months in jail. A Swedish court found a …
Tibetan Swede found guilty in spying for China Read More
‘Taste of Finland – A Nordic Culinary Success!’ gathered 90 guests at the Gold Coast Prime Rib, the first Nordic culinary event at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel. Taste …
Taste of Finland: Nordic summer and food celebrated in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedes in Hong Kong this year decided to combine the celebration of two of the most important public holidays. On Friday 8 June a combined Swedish Midsummer and National …
Sweden’s National Day and Midsummer celebrated jointly in HK Read More
On the World Meat Free Day 2018 Greenpeace offices around the world were calling on cities to reduce global meat and dairy consumption by introducing two plant-based meals a week …
Swedish duo joined Rainbow Warrior’s meat free event Read More
For the next 1,5 months some the Scandinavian embassies and embassy branches will not be found in the Nordic House along the Inya Lake in Yangon. Due to renovation the …
Embassies Yangon temporarily relocate Read More
On 5 June 2018 Denmark’s celebration of its Constitutional Day in Manila began with the hanging of an enormous flag outside the atrium building of Enderun colleges. Guests were welcomed …
Denmark’s Constitutional Day celebrated in Manila Read More A Norwegian man who was sentenced to 7 years in jail for fatally stabbing his brother has been caught in the Philippines. A Norwegian man has been a fugitive for …
Norwegian fugitive who stabbed brother caught in Philippines Read More