Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
For the past six months, I have been making my way around Bangkok’s many, many corners. One thing I have made particularly good use of is working from cafés. And …
Three Bangkok cafés I’d send my friends to Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
The story about hotelier, come tech startup entrepreneur, Alexander Parry (Alex), and Let’s Hyde resort, takes us on a journey that spans several continents; including making it the land of …
Swedish hotelier Alexander Parry thrives in Thailand – as resort owner and tech entrepreneur Read More
As Malaysia is gradually coming back to its normal self, post-Covid, ScandAsia talks to the Director of MASBA (the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association), and also a long-time resident in Kuala Lumpur: …
Masba director Jenny Westin shares post Covid-19 benefits and challenges in Malaysia Read More
A great number of Danes and their families living in Thailand participated on Wednesday 16 November 2022 in a meeting at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok where Danes Worldwide …
Successful Danes Worldwide meeting in Bangkok Read More
Thailand has introduced a new visa called “Long-Term Resident (LTR Visa)” which is a program that provides a 10 year visa and a range of tax and non-tax benefits. This …
Thailand offering new 10 year visa Read More
ScandAsia has published the 2022 edition of “Thailand Expat Guide”. Read the book online here: ScandAsia Magazine June 2022 This book is intended as a help for both newcomers and …
New book: Thailand Expat Guide 2022 now out! Read More
The Finnish Business Chamber Corporate member, Aalto Executive Education Academy, invites you to join the free webinar “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Just another management fashion or a source of sustainable …
Finnish Business Council announces free Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with FinnCham Hong Kong and Aalto EE, Singapore Read More
The mobile telephone, to have or not to have? Not a question anymore. Today we can all agree to that we live in a totally digital world. When I grew …
PANIC!!! I CAN’T FIND MY CELL PHONE!!! Read More
Remote working is no longer a trend – it’s a common lifestyle. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 70% of full-time employees worked from home. Millions of workers adapted to the idea of …
The Ultimate Digital Nomad Guide to Southeast Asia Read More
Why work from home when you can work from another country and explore in your free time? The travel booking website KAYAK has checked out which countries are best for …
Work from Wherever Index Read More
The embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for a new motivated and creative Media and Public Relations adviser to join their team. The main duties and responsibilities include: …
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for a new employee Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced the launch of The Future International Talent (FIT) programme with an extended deadline until 31 March. The announcement from SwedCham …
SwedCham HK members can save up to HKD 120,000 in new job creation scheme Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore invites to an upcoming webinar: Employment in Singapore: Employment regulations revised and how has COVID-19 changed the Singapore job market on 6 April. The …
Finnish Business Council webinar: Employment in Singapore 6 April Read More
Singapore’s Hamworthy Pumps, designer and manufacture of specialized in-line pump solutions for the marine and offshore industries, names Norwegian Per Abrahamsen new Product Director. 48-year-old Per Abrahamsen is no newcomer …
Singapore’s Hamworthy Pumps names new Norwegian Product Director Read More
Swedish Michael Baines has since 2011 been rescuing and rehabilitating street dogs in Thailand through what today is called ‘The Man That Rescues Dogs’. The charity is home to 600 …
Swedish run dog rescue charity in Thailand suffers during the pandemic Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently updated the following statement aimed at inspiring ambitious leaders in Thailand to join the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia: “Are you one of …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok on the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s member company Primasia Corporate Services Limited has shared an update in regards to opening a bank account in Hong Kong. The update reads: …
SwedCham: Opening a bank account in Hong Kong? Read More
By Hanna Bennett There are numerous opportunities for business expansion in Taiwan. But, like any country, you must be compliant with the Taiwanese law to take your business there and …
How to Hire Foreigners in Taiwan Read More
On 8 February 2021, the Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong announced the following: Hong Kong Consulate General is looking for a college trainee for the period of May-August …
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong is looking for a trainee Read More
The Trade Council at the embassy of Denmark in Malaysia announced an overall outlook for last week of January 2021: “The Trade Council at the Embassy here has had a …
Danish Trade Council affirmed Malaysia remains priority even the embassy will be soon close Read More
Do you want to know what it’s like to go from entrepreneur to business owner in Taiwan? Young Professional in Taiwan invited to an interactive seminar on 23 February 2021. …
Young Professionals in Taiwan are invited to “Swedish Entrepreneurs Guide to Taiwan” interactive seminar on 23 Feb Read More
On 27 January 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce announced that The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei is looking for an intern, the statement reads: To foster young, creative business …
SwedCham Taipei’s internship position is now open for applications Read More
On 28 January 2021 The Finnish embassy in Hanoi announced: The municipal elections are approaching! Do you have a home county in Finland, but are you temporarily staying abroad during …
Vote by Mail material for Finland’s municipal election available for Finns abroad Read More
On 25 January 2021 the Danish embassy in Vietnam mentioned a new career building network, Young Global Danes, is being launched by Danes Worldwide on 2 December 2020. It is …
Young Global Danes gives returning young professionals a network Read More
On 25 January 2021, the Norwegian school in Singapore announced that they are looking for teachers. The statement reads: Are you a gentle, playful and caring person with a heart …
Norskskolen i Singapore is looking for native speaking teachers Read More
We are in 2021 and the world is still facing a global pandemic of Covid-19. Slush, a Helsinki-based global entrepreneurship organisation, young companies and community, braving the new world by …
Slush enterpreneur’s global community find ways to stay connected during Covid-19 era Read More
On 19 January 2021 the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore announce a a vacancy opens for applications, as follow: Do you want to promote collaboration between Singapore and Denmark? We …
Danish embassy in Singapore looking for Political & Public Diplomacy Advisor Read More
According to a YouGov survey released in December 2020, suffering from mental health problems including depression and anxiety differentiates according to the country of residence. This is something businesses with …
Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad Read More
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced on 14 January 2021 a job opportunity that said: Do you enjoy working with people and want be part of our high-performing immigration team? …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for Consular service assistant Read More
Singapore-based Danish Lars Hornsleth who already has a long career in Asia has taken on a new role as Director for institutional business development for Jump Trading in the Asia-Pacific …
FX veteran Danish Lars Hornsleth joins Jump Trading in Singapore Read More
The global travel website Big 7 Travel has recently published a list of the best cities to work remotely from in 2021. The fast-growing communities of Digital nomads who are …
Top Asian places for remote working in 2021 Read More
On 6 January 2021 the European Union announced paid traineeship positions open for applications as follow: Are you a young graduate? Looking to work in international relations? We have openings …
Paid traineeship positions open for applications for the EU in Malaysia Read More
On 11 January 2021 the Finland embassy in Hanoi announced: Are you interested in diverse immigration issues in an interesting environment? Apply for the consular service team of the Embassy …
Embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for new team members Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Yangon, Myanmar has welcomed Sigrid-Marianella Stensrud Ekman as a new team member. The embassy welcomed its new member with the following statement: “We are very …
Swedish Embassy in Yangon welcomes new team member Sigrid Read More
On 21 December 2020 the European Union in Jakarta announced that traineeship vacancies are open for applications. The EU Delegation to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam and the EU Mission to …
Internship opportunities open at the EU in Jakarta Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 1 December that the Chmber is now seeking an outgoing and active candidate for the Executive Director position to be …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong looking for Executive Director Read More
Would you like to become a part of an international workplace with good colleagues? The Royal Danish Embassy announced on 23 November 2020 that they are currently looking for 2 …
The Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok is looking for new team members Read More
17 November 2020 the Swedish Embassy in Yangon announced a welcome note to their new member: “We are very excited to welcome our new team member Linnea Lindberg, who will …
Sweden Embassy Yangon welcomes new staff member Read More
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies is presenting the result of its Annual Total Remuneration Survey …
Mercer reveals result of its annual total remuneration survey 2020 Read MoreI am a curious husband and an outsider. If it involves being in the woods or on the water, I’m ready to go. As a fisherman, I need different methods …
10 keys to actively reopening your business after Shutdowns Read More
USA is the best country for freelancers, with Austin, Texas taking the crown for highest salary and top scores for leisure activities and quality of life. But Chiangmai, Thailand gets …
Work Hard Play Hard: The Best Countries for Freelancers Revealed Read More
In 2015, the National Legislative Assembly passed the Debt Collection Act, which came into force on September 2nd, 2015. The Act aims to protect individual debtors from unethical and unsafe …
Debt Collection Act Prevents Undue Actions Against Debtors Read More
Physical contact, meat balls, parent-teacher relationship and hours spent in the class room. These are merely some of the differences between teaching in Denmark and in Thailand. Read about two …
Kathrine and Simon teach in Thailand: “Like running your own company” Read More
Year on year, more and more people are gaining access to the internet, thanks to the massive use of smartphones and the ease of access to the web. Not only …
How to enter the Hong Kong e-commerce market? Read More
Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …
Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be Read More
Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand, whether paid or voluntary, must have a work permit. Foreigners are restricted from taking up certain occupations that are reserved for Thai nationals. …
Working in Thailand Read More
Working smart not hard is the new trend in business as generations strive for coherency and work life balance With the shift of consumer preference towards personalization and everything customizable, …
IWG: The shift towards flexible workspaces for all generations Read More
Everyone has heard about co-working places by now. But what is it really about? A ‘workplace revolution’ is under way where IWG (International Workplace Group) is leading the way in …
Lars Wittig, IWG leads the workspace revolution Read More
In 2016 the start-up hype in Southeast Asia (SEA) has reached new heights. But there are different perceptions of what ‘start-up’ really comprises. Join ScandAsia for a lesson by Bangkok-based …
True start-ups, TechGrind, Southeast Asia’s first tech incubator Read More