Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 5 November 2016, the first Thai street kitchen opened up in Melhus, Norway, called Thai Familie Mat. Inside the food truck are Rinlaphat Pedersen and Ancharee Taowanri, both …
New Thai street kitchen in Melhus Read More
On 3 November 2016, the annual meeting between Mahidol University and the Royal Norwegian Embassy was conducted in Bangkok. The Norwegian government cooperates with Mahidol University on two capacity-building programs …
Norwegian Embassy and Mahildol University meeting Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore held their annual Christmas Bazar on Saturday 19 November and Sunday 20 November. During the weekend thousands of people stopped by to shop for …
Gallery: Christmas Bazar at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore Read More
Following the latest court decision on 3 November in the criminal defamation case against Finnwatch’s researcher Andy Hall, he has decided to leave the country until the situation could change …
“Thailand’s reputation stained”, Finnwatch’s researcher leaves Read More
The food processing and packaging firm Tetra Pak has invested USD 110 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility to keep up with the growing needs of the Asia Pacific region. …
Swedish packaging firm invests huge sum in Vietnam plant Read More
Norway’s state budget in 2017 states that Myanmar is a post-conflict country. The definition can bring bias the Norwegian support that may be detrimental to the peace process in the country, the …
Disagreement about Norwegian’s aid to Myanmar Read More
On 15 November an event arranged by the Royal Danish Embassy took place at ParkRoyal hotel in Singapore.The focus of the meeting was elderly care and welfare initiatives for Singapore …
Elderly Friendly Societies by Design Read More
Phuket expat Allan Birger Bruun, 41, from Denmark, died after suffering a deep cut to his arm inflicted when he smashed the glass on his front door to enter his …
Danish Phuket expat found dead Read More
Thailand has just been downgraded by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. They believe that there is greater chance that Thai visitors will remain in Norway, and have therefore moved people …
Harder to get your Thai partner to Norway Read More
Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, has unveiled a new upgraded China version of its S90 sedan and a top-of-the-line luxury model called S90 Excellence, both aimed at the high-end sedan …
Volvo Cars’ new S90 Excellence version China launch Read More
This year, Denmark and Vietnam celebrate their 45 years of bilateral diplomatic relations. As a part of this celebration, different Danish films will be screened to Vietnamese audience during the Danish …
Danish Film Weeks in Vietnam Read More
A diving trip to the Similian Islands turned out deadly for a Swedish woman identified as 57 year old Kim Lien Pettersson. Even though she was an experienced diver, she lost consciousness …
Swedish woman dead during diving trip Read More
Hennes & Mauritz is known my almost everyone in Europe and the west. Now they want to make their brand known in Vietnam as well, announcing an undisclosed number of stores …
Swedish fashion giant plans debut in Vietnam Read More
Sweden has made another contribution through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF) of SEK 5 million (approx. US$ 584,000), in addition to the …
Sweden contributes to Myanmar Humanitarian Fund Read More
Kolmården in Sweden, the largest zoo in the Nordics, has (on 14 October 2016) announced with great pleasure that King Karl XVI Gustaf’s Bua elephant cow is pregnant. The father …
Royal elephants expecting a baby Read More
On Monday 7 November people were gathered in the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore. The theme of there gathering were Danish expats abroad, specifically in Asia. Pastor Kirsten Eistrup welcomed the guest, and soon …
An informal night about Danish expats in South East Asia Read More
The 5th Myanmar Media Development Conference takes place during 7-8 November in Yangon, Myanmar, with the Swedish Ambassador to Bangkok Staffan Herrström among the invited speakers. The fifth conference focuses …
Swe Ambassador speaks at Media Development Conference Myanmar Read More
The celebration of 45 years of Vietnam-Denmark relations was done in style at the Hanoi Opera on 25 October 2016, with the two countries’ official representatives and colleagues in attendance. …
Vietnam-Denmark 45 years relations celebrated at Hanoi Opera Read More
Since the summer of 2016 there is new beverage on the market in Hong Kong that originates in Finland – the legendary Hartwall Original Long Drink. This world’s first long …
Finnish Hartwall Original Long Drink now in Hong Kong Read More
As previously announced by ScandAsia, the Swedish chef and restaurateur Björn Frantzén will be opening his first restaurant outside Sweden, Frantzén’s Kitchen, in Hong Kong come November. Meanwhile, chef Björn …
Chef Björn Frantzén guest chef in Macau Read More
As part of the 2016 edition of Penang Island Jazz Festival, Mathias Heise Quadrillion from Denmark will perform on Sunday 4 December, supported by The Embassy of Denmark, Danish Art …
Danish jazz group comes to Penang Read More
IDEON and Sven Tore Holm, the first CEO of Ideon Science Park, has been active in a program that Lund University has organized in cooperation with an Indonesian delegation. The …
Indonesia to create 100 Science Parks based on Swedish Ideon Read More
“It’s all about the people” As Regent Singapore, a Four Seasons Hotel receives both criticism and praise, be it a guest who had an odd issue with a cat brought …
Peter C. Draminsky, GM of Regent Singapore Read More
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) will be deepening its collaboration with Norway in the areas of renewable energy, electric transportation and smart grids. In addition to research, more NTU students …
NTU Singapore deepens collaboration with Norway Read More
At the start of November 2016 a Danish waste delegation has visited Indonesia. Head of Development Jacob, Senior Development Officer Emil Salim, and Development Intern Kirstine from the Embassy’s Development …
Danish waste delegation in Indonesia Read More
Norway and Singapore has entered into a new agreement that will strengthen the maritime collaboration between the two countries. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), represented by Chief Executive, …
Norway and Singapore strengthens maritime collaboration Read More
The much anticipated Finnair A350 XWB aircraft on Singapore – Helsinki route departed Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Terminal 1 for the first time on Monday 17 October. The inaugural flight …
Finnair A350 XWB starts on Singapore route Read More
An initiative called “Promoting Sustainable Community-Based Natural Resource Management and Institutional Development Project” launched by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry has received 40 million Danish kroner from the Danish International Development …
Denmark continues its financial support to Indonesian forests Read More
Logimatic Singapore is the name of a new subsidiary that has been established to expand Logimatic’s fleet management software Sertica in Singapore and the Asian market. The product is the …
Logimatic expands to Singapore Read More
As United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working together with Global Initiatives to co-organise the 5th Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development, Deputy Regional Director at the UN Women Regional …
UN Women Swede speaker at Responsible Business Forum Read More
Scandinavians Women’s Association (SWA), Italian Women’s Group (IWG) and Charlotte Chu invite you on a journey through Singapore and uncover the mystery surrounding eastern medicine. You will be visiting three places of …
Traditional Cures Tour with SWA, IWG and Charlotte Chu Read More
Join the Swedish embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam on 29 October from 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm at the student fair “Study in Sweden”. It will be a chance to build …
Study in Sweden 2016 Read More
You are invited to join DABS for a visit to Danfoss‘ facilities in Singapore. Søren Kvorning, Vice President, head of Asia, Pacific and India Region for Danfoss Drives will share …
Visit Danfoss with DABS Read More
On 1 October the annual ‘Study in Europe Fair’ was held at the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel in Singapore, where the Swedish Embassy participated and informed about opportunities to study at …
Sweden attends Study in Europe Singapore fair Read More
On 19 October, being the official partner of ITB Asia 2016, Visit Finland launched its news stopover initiative for Asian travellers en route to Europe. With this customised programme the …
StopOver Finland launched at ITB Asia Read More
Children’s books from Finnish publisher Dramaforum, ‘Petra’s Planet’ will launch in China based on a deal signed with Shanghai Zhiyuang Culture Communication Co. Ltd. The agreement is for eight books; …
Finnish children’s books to launch in China Read More
The Danish shipping conglomerate wants to invest USD 3 billion on its logistics business in Indonesia but the country’s shipping laws are standing in the way of it. An Indonesian …
Maersk teases Indonesia shipping cap with $3 billion expansion plan Read More
Two thirds of all Danish investors based in Vietnam resides in capital, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a reflection of the potential of the southern economic hub, says Foreign Minister of …
Danish investors are drawn to Ho Chi Minh City Read More
His Majesty King Harald of Norway offers his condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the Royal Family on the passing away of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, …
His Majesty King Harald of Norway sends condolences Read More
On Thursday 13 October 2016, Kristian Jensen, the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, started his two-day visit in the Thai capital. The minister had a tight schedule as he was …
The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs’ visit to Thailand Read More
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark earlier today, Friday 14. October 2016, sent her condolence to her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the Royal Highnesses on the occasion of …
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark sends condolences Read More
King Carl XVI Gustaf of the Swedish Royal Court has sent a telegram to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, as follows in a statement from the Royal Court: “Condolences to Queen …
Condolences to the Thai Queen from the Swedish King Read More
Scandinavians and other locals, as well as visitors to Hong Kong can look forward to top gastronomic experiences as the “Chef of Chefs”, the very talented chef Björn Frantzén is …
Swedish star chef Björn Frantzén opens Hong Kong restaurant Read More
According to the announcement of the Royal Household Bureau, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at Siriraj Hospital at 3.52pm on Thursday. พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช มหิตลาธิเบศรรามาธิบดี จักรีนฤบดินทร สยามินทราธิราช บรมนาถบพิตร สวรรคต พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช …
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has passsed away Read More
The APAC Innovation Summit 2016 Series – Smart City was held at the Grand Hall, Science Park the 22 – 23 September 2016, including a speaker from Swedish Royal Institute …
KTH, Sweden at Smart City Hong Kong Read More
Ten Finnish apparel, shoes, accessories and lifestyle brands, exhibited with a ‘Lifestyle Finland’ pop-up store in PMQ, Hong Kong during 10 September – 8 October 2016. It was an attempt …
Finnish fashion, lifestyle design Hong Kong pop-up store Read More
A 34-year-old Swedish man, who first paid to get access to a 13-year-old Thai girl and later got her pregnant, has now been sentenced to six years in prison. “The …
Swede sentenced to prison for sexual assault Read More
7 October the Vietnam-Denmark economic cooperation forum was held in Copenhagen. Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Tong Thi Phong, was present at the event. She held a speech in which …
Vietnam looks to Denmark for help with agriculture Read More
Margith Pedersen, Secretary General of the Danish Church Abroad and the Danish Seamens Church, is visiting Thailand on Monday 10 October until Thursday 13 October to look into how a …
A Danish Church may be established in Thailand Read More
The Norwegian government has proposed to stop the arrangement where Norwegian children abroad can receive Norwegian lessons over the internet. Thus,1,600 pupils are now in danger of losing their Norwegian lessons, …
Children might lose their online Norwegian lessons Read More