Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Statement issued by Foreign Affairss Council in Luxembourg on 23 June 2014 “1.The European Union and Thailand are bound together by strong and longstanding ties, ranging from trade, tourism, investments …
EU downgrades relations, suspends cooperation with Thailand Read More
Scandinavia as a tourist destination has experienced steady growth in the past several years among well-heeled Thai travellers who enjoy clean air, excellent food, nice locals as well as distinct …
Scandinavia welcomes record number of Thai tourists this summer Read More
Surgeons Mikael Hartman and Philip Lau have finally arrived in Stockholm, after a 20,000 km motorcycle journey that took them across 17 countries. The two professors from the National University …
Singapore-Sweden motorbike trek completed Read More
Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Liu Yunshan wrapped up a visit to Denmark on Thursday, calling for stronger China-Denmark ties through trust building and pragmatic cooperation. “The relationship …
Senior Chinese official urges deepening of Sino-Danish ties Read More
Sweden opened its first embassy office in Burma on June 6. The two countries have had relations since 1955, but Swedish officials previously worked with their Burmese counterparts while based …
Sweden opens first embassy in Myanmar Read More
MANILA, Philippines—The “impressive growth” the Philippines has achieved in recent years convinced Denmark to reopen its embassy in Manila after 12 years of managing its affairs here through Kuala Lumpur, …
Philippines gains convince Denmark to reopen embassy Read More
The largest group among 12,991 people who have become Swedish citizens during the last five months 2014 are from Iraq, local media reported on June 6. But Thais immigrating to …
Thais among largest immigrant groups to settle in Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Finland joined Finnish companies in promoting Finnish clean technology solutions to over 300 listeners at the Renewable Energy Asia 2014 Conference in Bangkok. Finland might be small …
Finland touts Cleantech solutions in Thailand Read More
Notorious football match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal has been released from police custody, after the District Court of Vantaa on 28 May sentenced him to a three-month probation order for border …
Finland releases international football match-fixer Read More
Taiwan has asked Denmark to correct information on the website of its foreign ministry that shows Taiwan as part of China, a Taiwanese official said on Wednesday. “Our representative office …
Denmark govt told Taiwan is not part of China Read More
The Thai Embassy in Stockholm has issued a warning to Thai nationals seeking employment as berry pickers in Sweden to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous job placement agents. Would-be berry …
Thai Embassy issues warning to Sweden-bound berry pickers Read More
The Malaysian couple found guilty of beating their children in Sweden are to be freed in July and September respectively, said Ketereh MP Tan Sri Annuar Musa. The announcement was …
Swedish child abuse couple to be released in July and September Read More
The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and the Danish Ministry of the Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 3, to deepen cooperation between the …
Singapore and Denmark sign “MOU” to deepen environmental and water relations Read More
Swedish businesses introduced intelligent waste and water treatment technology to Vietnamese partners at a seminar in Hanoi on May 22. The “Swedish green technology” seminar held by Swedish Environmental Technologies …
Sweden highlights intelligent Cleantech in Vietnam Read More
Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing held its annual Open Denmark Day on the first day of the three-day-long Dragon Boat Festival vacation. The Open Denmark Day celebrates the friendship between …
Embassy hosts Open Denmark Day in Beijing Read More
Vietnam Mountain Marathon might be among the most beautiful marathon races in the world. The race will take place for the second time later this year in the beautiful mountains …
Danish Embassy co-hosts Vietnam’s Mountain Marathon Read More
After having heard much about “the world’s most liveable city”, “the world’s bicycling capital”, and a city that wants to become CO2 neutral by 2025 and achieve a vision of …
KL Mayor and staff explore Copenhagen on bicycle tour Read More
The Danish model of sustainable development was lauded yesterday at the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit — which are being held currently — but it …
World Cities Summit lauds Danish sustainable development model Read More
The May 16 announcement that Norway’s former ambassador to Burma, Katja Nordgaard, will soon take a position with Telenor, the majority state-owned Norwegian telecommunications firm that signed a lucrative deal …
Former Norway Envoy’s Telenor Move Raises Eyebrows Read More
The military coup in Thailand has not had an impact on the planned delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets with supplies and support, with the Thais now in possession of …
Thailand’s coup not affecting Swedish Gripen deal Read More
Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Mikael Hemniti Winther, attended the Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development Gala on May 19 as keynote speaker and honorary Guest. In his …
Danish envoy outlines Green innovation development Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
On May 28, Vietnam and Denmark signed the Vietnam – Denmark 2014-2015 Action Plan. The plan spells out concrete measures, initiatives and projects to be pursued to implement the Comprehensive …
Denmark-Vietnam signs Action Plan Read More
The community of Vietnamese in Sweden grouped up at the Triangeln Square in downtown Malmo in southern Sweden, to march against China’s actions. Representatives of the Communist Party of Sweden …
Vietnamese in Sweden protest against China’s ‘invasion’ Read More
Earlier today, the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association joined forces at their 2nd National Congress in Hanoi to celebrate the strong cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Denmark, and to elect Vice …
Danish-Vietnamese friendship association gets active Read More
“In Denmark we believe in pursuing a healthy lifestyle as well as living in a sustainable environment. I believe that China can solve this daily energy demand challenge if they …
Danish Embassy hosts ‘Climate Race’ in Beijing Read More
A Swedish Business Delegation comprising high-level representatives from twelve companies, largely based in Singapore, visited Myanmar on 18-20 May 2014. The event was organised by the Embassies of Sweden in …
Swedish Business Delegation to Myanmar Read More
The Myanmar Peace Support Initiative (MPSI), a Norwegian government-backed project to mobilize international support for Burma’s peace process, will continue despite criticism and the fact that it was originally set …
Norway-backed Burma Peace Project Set to Continue Read More
Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia Kai Sauer has touted his country’s famed education system as a pioneering model for Indonesia to aspire to. “We see education as a subject where Finland …
Finland offers education cooperation with Indonesian schools Read More
Norwegian lobbying firm First House hit back on Wednesday at “very serious accusations” made by Aftenposten newspaper that “Chinese interests” had hired it to influence the selection of the committee …
Oslo lobbyists deny China Nobel rumour Read More
Norwegian consultancy group Norconsult refuses to receive a Malaysian NGO delegation in Oslo. Indigenous spokesman Peter Kallang said: “We ask Norconsult to stop assisting Sarawak Energy in destroying our livelihoods”. …
Norwegian consultancy shuns dam-affected Malaysian natives Read More
Norway is planning a major marketing push to win back Norwegian salmon producers’ place in China’s fresh salmon market, which has been partially shut off to them since a diplomatic …
Norway’s salmon sector to regain lost China market share Read More
The Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation on May 15 launched the Danish government’s new strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy: “More Trade. New Jobs”. With the new export …
New embassies to help Denmark reach 300 million consumers Read More
Norway’s central unit for fighting economic and environmental crimes has submitted a report concerning a corruption case involving a Sarawak state-owned energy firm to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), a …
Norway reports Sarawak energy firm to Malaysian anti-graft body Read More
On 15 May, Finland and China signed a cooperation agreement concerning built environments. It is hoped that the agreement will provide new opportunities for Finnish cleantech and construction companies in …
Finland, China in cooperation pact on built environments Read More
Oslo has faced public criticism for its decision to snub the Tibetan spiritual leader, who was in Norway to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, the …
Dalai Lama snub is Norway’s ‘necessary sacrifice’ Read More
Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) and Bank of China have entered into a EUR 100 million Master Export Credit Facility Agreement for the financing of environmental projects and Swedish clean …
Swedish Export Credit Corp, Bank of China in Environmental Tech pact Read More
The Asia Pacific region records by far the highest rates of human trafficking in the world. In 2012, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimated that 20.9 million persons are in …
New regional initiative to combat trafficking in persons Read More
KOTA BARU: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has been sending to the Swedish government the situation report on the four children of a Malaysian couple jailed in the …
14 reports sent to Swedish govt on jailed couple’s kids Read More
JAKARTA — Indonesia is home to one of the largest areas of tropical rainforest in the world – and has one of the highest rates of deforestation. Now, signs of …
Indonesia Still Struggling to Manage Natural Rainforests Read More
The Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society (SPAS) held a unique photo exhibition known as “The Vanishing Tribes of Burma” and an event, in Kägelbanan, Southern Theatre, Stockholm, Sweden, on 6-7 …
Peace activists discuss Rohingya issue in Sweden Read More
An evening reception held at the residence of Finnish Ambassador Gustafsson on May 5 was attended by Finnish and Chinese health and elderly care service operators. Minister Risikko briefed the …
Sino-Finnish cooperation in elderly care services Read More
Denmark has just pledged USD 80.6 million to The Global Environment Facility Fund to improve the global environment and prevent climate change. “There is a need for massive support for …
Denmark donates US$11 million for environmental projects in Vietnam Read More
The Innovative Sweden Exhibition opened in Jakarta on May 6, at the Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L). This kicks off a month of intense activity related to various …
Innovative Sweden exhibition kicks off in Jakarta Read More
The Danish Embassy on May 2 participated in the premiere of “Sebelum Pagi Terulang Kembali“– a movie about a family where a conflict of interest aggravates to corruption and bribery. …
Denmark-funded Indonesian film advocates against corruption Read More
The Philippine government on May 7 questioned the sincerity of leftist rebels in resuming peace negotiations which have been stalled since 2011. Philippine government chief peace negotiator Alexander Padilla said …
Norway-brokered Philippine peace talks in doubt Read More
The Lord Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal, is visiting Copenhagen 8-11 May together with a delegation of advisors and urban planners from KL as well as representatives …
Lord Mayor of KL to visit Copenhagen Read More
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in food safety. Read more: …
Denmark, China sign food safety MOU Read More
Danish students from Copenhagen Business Academy are visiting Malaysia to do an exchange program with the business students from KLMU. The students are learning about Malaysian business culture and today …
Danish business students visits Malaysia Read More
Board members of the Danish Embassy’s Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) met in Ho Chi Minh City in early May to review and select among 38 applications for support …
Denmark sponsors 12 unique Vietnamese art projects Read More