Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Chinese firms eager to expand abroad clinched some quality deals over the past two years, taking advantage of the opportunities created by the global financial crisis. But some of those …
Buying Volvo is a Tricky Business Read More“H&M has great faith in the concepts, which are judged to have great potential for the future,” the company said in a statement on Wednesday. FaBric Scandinavien will be incorporated …
H&M Completes “Cheap Monday” Acquisition Read MoreThe acquisition of Egholm will greatly enhance Nilfisk-Advance’s offering in the outdoor cleaning market, and is expected to result in significant growth in sales from this market. The acquisition will …
Nilfisk-Advance Buys Egholm Read MoreA.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S’s container-terminal arm may invest in rail, truck or barge operators in China and India as Asian trade growth outpaces demand in the U.S. and Europe. The company …
Maersk May Invest in Railways, Trucks Read MoreOn Friday November 19, Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen, met with President of Tsinghua University, professor, Dr. Gu Binglin. Mr. Gu Binglin is member of the Chinese Academy …
The Ambassador Visits Tsinghua University Read MoreSwedish construction equipment provider Volvo Group is planning to invest more than $100 million in the expansion of products for emerging markets, most of it going to China, said the …
Volvo Construction Equipment Makes Huge Investments Read MoreGreat achievements have been made in Sweden-China trade and investment over the past 30 years and the volume of bilateral trade and investment will increase even further, said Bo Landin, …
Sweden-China Trade, Investment to Increase Further Read MoreThe capital’s children won’t have to rely on Rudolph to bring Father Christmas to Beijing this year, Santa has joined the Internet age. The portly, bearded man in red is …
Expat Kids Get the Chance to Connect With Santa Read MoreTwo years ago, the EU introduced anti-dumping duties on low-alloy screws and fasteners from China with a duty rate of up to 87%.To get around this “obstacle” some Chinese manufacturers …
Chinese Using Malaysia to Cheat EU Read MoreThe Chinese government reacted furiously to the choice of the dissident Liu Xiaobo as this year’s recipient of the prize and is pressuring other countries to boycott the event. Liu …
Plans Empty Chair Protest Read MoreA replica οf thе Swedish East India Company’s 18th century merchant vessel, thе Goetheborg, returned home tο Sweden οn Saturday amid festive celebrations аftеr a two-year voyage tο China.Thousands οf …
18th Century Merchant Vessel Returned Home Read MoreDenmark’s Little Mermaid received applause and trumpet fanfares on Saturday as the famous statue was reinstalled at its home perch in Copenhagen harbor after spending six months in China.The landmark …
Little Mermaid Back on Home Perch Read MoreHuawei Technologies Co., China’s biggest telecommunications-equipment maker, forecast it will beat Ericsson AB to become the top producer of gear for the next generation of mobile-phone networks. “We have confidence …
Huawei Aims to Beat Ericsson in New Gear Orders Read MoreBetween now and December 24, 2010, IKEA will donate 1 euro for every soft toy sold in IKEA stores worldwide to Save the Children projects to help realise every child’s …
IKEA Soft Toys Campaign and Save the Children Read MorePopular Danish soft rock band, Michael Learns To Rock, also known as MLTR, is returning to China after their 1995 tour of the country. They promise to perform “many songs …
Michael Learns To Rock Back in China Read MoreDanish Directors and teachers from about 100 senior high schools gathered here recently to discuss the feasibilIty and ways of opening Chinese language courses. “China is becoming more important to the …
High Schools Discuss Chinese Courses Read MoreMany Danish companies have expressed interest in joining a network to counter corruption. After the Embassy organized an Anti Corruption Course on November 5, we received positive interest on behalf …
Embassy Establishes an Anti Corruption Network Read MoreHollywood actress Anne Hathaway will co-host this year’s Nobel peace prize concert in Norway with Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington. Barry Manilow, Elvis Costello and Jamiroquai will perform at the Oslo …
Anne Hathaway to Co-host Nobel Peace Prize Concert Read MoreChinese ZPMC, world’s biggest gantry crane maker, aims to boost its market shares in the global wind power industry and plans to set up an assembly plant in Europe. Sweden …
China Looks for Assembly Site in Europe Read MoreDanish start-up electric car designer Fisker Automotive is negotiating a deal to sell its luxury, plug-in Karma model in China and remains open to partnerships with larger rivals, Chief Executive …
Fisker to Sell in China, Open to Partner Read MoreThe Danish company ‘7-Technologies’ and its Chinese partner ‘Best Control Technology’ have successfully established a management information system in Guangdong province.The Business to Business programme facilitated by the Danish Embassy …
Saving Water and Energy Read MoreThis winter likely to see highest ever leisure traffic demand on SAS between Scandinavia and Bangkok – Customer satisfaction levels are up. New “Core SAS” strategies intensify customer focus while …
SAS Prepares for Heightened Demand Read MoreWhile China is trying to pressure other countries into boycotting this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, Norway’s King Harald V has made it clear he’ll be attending all the main, …
King to Attend all Nobel Events Read MoreTonight, Danish duo ‘The Raveonettes’ play a one night only gig at Yu Gong Yi Shan in Beijing as a part of their China Tour. The Raveonettes have wanted to …
Danish Rock Band ‘The Raveonettes’ Plays in Beijing Read MoreVolvo Cars and its Chinese owners Geely have different ideas on how best to market the Sweden-based firm’s models in China. Geely chairperson Li Shufu wants to see large, luxury …
Volvo and Geely in Two Minds Read MoreTo catch a glimpse of the mystical northern lights, ride scooters across snowy forests, or catch a 15-kg king crab from the cold sea, is a privilege that is being …
Chinese Tour Companies Focus on Norway Read MoreVolvo’s chairman vowed to help Volvo surpass high-end cars like Mercedes-Benz during talks with Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely …
“We’ll Make Volvo Regain its Past Glory” Read MoreA brand new website for exchange between Chinese and Swedish government representatives, organisations and companies has just been launched. Relations and trade between China and Sweden within sustainable development is …
New website for Sino-Swedish Collaboration Read MoreRecently the Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen met with Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress, Mr. Ma Wenpu. The Ambassador and the Vice Chairman first …
Meets Again Read MoreThe Danish ambassador will be taking part in the Nobel Peace ceremony despite Chinese admonitions.China is reported to have written to EU embassies in Oslo, urging them not to take …
Once Again Denmark Defies China Read MoreEricsson wins managed services contract with China Unicom, serving five major cities of China’s eastern Anhui province Ericsson takes full responsibility for base station sites, fixed network and transmission in …
China Unicom and Ericsson in Managed Services Contract Read MoreDamco, the Denmark-based freight forwarding arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, officially announced the opening of its office in Chengdu, Sichuan province on Wednesday. Damco, one of the world’s largest logistics …
Danish Freight Forwarder Opens Chengdu Office Read MoreChongqing Brewery said in a statement on Monday that the government has approved Carlsberg’s buying into the company. Chongqing Brewery Group will sell its 12.25 percent stake worthy of 59,294,600 …
Carlsberg Gets Nod to Buy Chongqing Brewery Read MoreThe Swedish government plans to invest 10 million kronor ($1.49 million) to enable state agencies to develop clearer ethical guidelines for civil servants working overseas in order to curb the …
Civil Servants Abroad Can´t Pay for Sex Read MoreThree months after the latest upgrading, Carlsberg now upgrades its expectations for 2010 again in connection with the release of its 3rd-quarter results.The very important Russian business improved during a …
Carlsberg is Upgrading Again Read MoreYang Shuqi paces up and down Ikea’s Beijing store, looking for a “small bed with toys” for her grandson. She doesn’t plan to buy it – 1-year-old Beibei just needs …
Ikea Courts Chinese As It Plans Expansion Read MoreChinese Vice President Xi Jinping on Monday met with visiting Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and the two sides vowed to advance bilateral relations to a higher level especially in …
Chinese Vice President Meets Swedish King Read MoreRecently the grand opening ceremony of SSI’s new office in Beijing was held at the Royal Danish Embassy. SSI is a Danish government-owned enterprise holding expertise within the fields of vaccinations, …
Opening Ceremony of SSI´s Beijing Office Read MoreDanish manufacturers of children’s clothes report booming exports to China and the world’s largest markets. Do the brands ‘Katvig’, ‘Mini A Ture’, ‘Claire for Kids’ and ‘Småfolk’ ring any bells? …
Danish ’Claire Kids’ is Opening 90 Stores in China Read MoreSwedish automaker Volvo, which was purchased by China’s Geely Holding Group Co earlier this year, plans to hire a team of Chinese designers to cater to local tastes as it …
Chinese Style Volvo to Enhance Local Appeal Read MoreNokia, the world’s largest maker of mobile phones, has used yuan for international trade, the Espoo, Finland-based company said last week in an e-mailed response to questions. Sweden’s Ikea, the …
Ikea and Nokia Shuns Dollars Read MoreA total of 30.454 people visited in October the website https://scandasia.com/. That makes October 2010 the first month where the website was in average visited by more than 1.000 visitors …
Over 1.000 Visitors Per Day on ScandAsia.com Read MoreThe Foreign & Commonwealth Office has appointed Denmark’s ISS to manage the properties associated with 28 diplomatic missions in 14 countries in the Asia Pacific and India. ISS, whose private …
UK Appoints Denmark’s ISS in Asia Read MoreDenmark’s Little Mermaid statue, France’s seven priceless paintings, Luxembourg’s national treasure, the Gelle Fra (Golden Lady) statue, and Egypt’s mask of Pharaoh Sheshonq II, were all star exhibits in their …
The Secret of the Little Mermaids Departure Read More“In Western Europe we have very few stonemasons left in the traditional sense. In China, on the contrary, I can contract with a crafts master one day and the next …
Chinese Stonecutters Aid Famous Danish Sculptor Read MoreNorway alone exported 19,300 tons of salmon, valued at 895 million yuan ($133.97 million), to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong in the first eight months, figures released by the …
19,300 tons of Norwegian Salmon to China Read MoreOctober 30 was an eventful and festive gala evening for Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCCC) Shanghai and 165 guests at Hyatt on the Bund! The Danish Chamber hosted the award …
DCCC Business Person and Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Read MoreScania in China has signed a strategic partnership agreement with leading Chinese power generation engine distributor, Shanghai Boden Engine Co., Ltd. The exclusive deal, has a potential of hundreds of …
Scania Strengthens Position in China Read MoreWu Promotion in collaboration with the Finnish Embassy and Finnish Expat groups presents Finland’s most popular vocal groups Semmarit live performances at the One Club in Beijing’s Chaoyang District on …
Finland’s Semmarit Performs in Beijing Read MoreSince his first job as a rural bricklayer more than 50 years ago, Gong Xuebin has built an international food empire with a huge stake in the Japanese market and …
Gong Xuebin and Ingvar Kamprad Read More