Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The minister will open the seminar Polar, Environment and Climate Research, which is to be held at the Norwegian Expo pavilion in Shanghai on september 9-10, and witness the signing …
Minister of Education and Research Visits China Read MoreIn October, the fifth edition of the annual NOtCH festival will be held in China. The idea behind NOtCH is to expose two distinct cultures – Nordic and Chinese – …
Five Year Anniversary in China Read MoreAs a consequence of the Danish Government’s new strategy for development cooperation, it has been decided to phase out the Business-to-Business (B2B) Environment Programme in China. The new strategy intends …
B2B Program Will Be Phased Out Read MoreH&M has been aggressively expanding in China and now has 27 stores, 14 of them opened in 2009. Much of the retailer’s focus in 2009 was Beijing. Its first flagship …
Is Swedish H&M Going Luxury? Read MoreOn August 29th, Danish company, Niebuhr Gears, opened its China factory in Wuqing Development Area, Tianjin.Niebuhr Gears was founded in 1972 by Frank Niebuhr, and for more than 30 years …
New Danish Factory in Tianjin Read MoreRecently, the CEO of the Danish company FOSS in China was awarded an honorary medal by His Royal Highness, Prince Henrik.The Danish company FOSS has planted a solid foot in …
Chinese CEO Awarded Royal Honorary Medal Read MoreThe second book in the Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson has now been translated to Chinese. A press conference was recently arranged in cooperation with the publishing houses Shanghai99 and …
Swedish Thriller Now in Chinese Read MoreIn the ambiance of the dark dank basement in Wangjing, Per and Mikael Widing step into the arena armed with fantastically futuristic laser rifles. It is an arena they built …
Twin Masters of the Laser Tag Read MoreFrom September 4th -10th, the Danish Parliament’s Environment and Regional Planning Committee will visit Beijing, Chongqing and Shanghai to meet with members of the Chinese government and local experts on …
Danish Environment Commitee Visits China Read MoreSony Ericsson said Wednesday China would become its biggest handset market by volume in the next three to four years, as it moved to grab a bigger slice of the …
Sony Ericsson Targets China for Smartphones Read MoreChinese automaker Geely said it had completed the acquisition of Swedish automaker Volvo from the Ford Motor Co for US$1.65 billion. Geely said it would set up its Volvo Chinese …
Geely Picks Jiading for its China Volvo HQ Read MoreThe hope throughout the exhibition period to get three million people to visit the Danish pavilion, with the dispatched little mermaid as audience magnet, is replaced by an expectation as …
Danish Expo Goal: 6 Million Visitors Read MoreNordic Ways invites you to the World’s Shortest Triathlon event for Charity which will take place on the 4th of September in Beijing Radisson Blu Hotel. A triathlon is a …
The World’s Shortest Triathlon for Charity in Beijing Read MoreToday, The Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Henrik Høegh, met with his Chinese counterpart, Vice Minister Pu Changcheng, to discuss, among other things, food safety and Danish-Chinese trade …
Denmark and China Sign New Food Agrement Read MoreStatoil may take the lead on shale gas projects and is considering investments in China to tap demand in the world’s fastest growing major economy, Chief Executive Officer Helge Lund …
Statoil Is Considering Expansion in China Read MoreSwedish King Carl XVI Gustaf formally declared open the exhibition of China’s terracotta army in the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. “This year it will be 60 years since Sweden …
Swedish King Opens China Exhibition Read MoreNilfisk Advance Cleaning Equipment, which is located in the Xinzhuang Industrial Zone in Minhang, is supplying special “zero-emission” technologies to create environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions at the World Expo Shanghai. The Shanghai …
Nilfisk Keeps Expo Site Clean Read MoreThe out-going Ambassador of Sweden, Mr Rolf Bergman recently cast his vote at the Embassy in Hanoi to fulfil his right to vote in the General Elections in Sweden. He …
Fundamental Right of all Swedish Citizens Read MoreThe Danish State Department has chosen eight Danish companies to seek the opportunity to be part of the massive “Building China: Airports”. According to planned, the Chinese government wants to …
Danish Companies in Giant Chinese Airport Plan Read MoreRichard Cornelius Hodnefjell Roth (9) from Tananger welcomed visitor number two million to the Norwegian Pavilion today. Richard Cornelius is in Shanghai with his family after winning Norway at Expo’s …
Norwegian Pavilion Reached Two Million Visitors Read MoreTime runs fast, on 23 August the visitor count hit the prestigious two million. After some intense moments of waiting, the counter finally hit the designated number. Our dear guest …
The Swedish Pavilion Hit Two Million Visitors Read MoreHome furnishing giant IKEA, which is speeding up its expansion in China, plans to open four new stores across the country over the next two years. The Swedish company will …
IKEA on Expansion Spree Across China Read MoreFocus of the three seminars will be on areas such as sustainable energy, food safety, and scientific collaboration, says the Danish Embassy in China. The DCBF has invited leading Danish …
Prince Henrik of Denmark Visits EXPO 2010 Read MoreIn the past German Stefan Jacoby has started up various businesses in China anad Thailand, and the experience in the asian market will help him and Volvo owners, Chinese company Geely, …
German “Golden Boy” New Head of Volvo Read MoreOn the 21st of August at 10 AM the Denmark Pavilion kicked off a three days long celebration of the birthday of the Little Mermaid. She was placed by Copenhagen …
Little Mermaid’s First Birthday Party Away From Home Read MoreAs several devastating fires around China in recent years have sparked the interest of Chinese decision-makers on how to create a more fire safe environment, new regulations on fire safety …
Fires a Hot Topic in China Read MoreThis week, Danish Minister, Henrik Høegh, visits China to talk about the Danish food industry, and share knowledge on food safety with his Chinese counter parts. From august 26th to …
Danish Minister Visits China Read MoreThe duo Skaidi is set to embark on a tour in China from the 4th to the 9th of October, visiting Beijing, Tianjin, Wuhan, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. The Asia …
Skaidi in China and Mongolia Read More‘The Moon’ is a cultural cooperation between Norway and China, especially developed for the Expo in Shanghai 2010. It involves young talented artists, and a unique concept. For the first …
The Moon – A concert Based on Chinese Manga Read MoreMarit Larsen, a Norwegian singer and songwriter, will tour China this autumn. Larsen will be performing at the Norwegian Expo pavilion and at the UBPA Square at the Expo site …
Marit Larsen Heading to China Read MoreBeijing city is hoping to make Beijing more bike- and pedestrian-friendly. The city is planning to bring in strict new penalties in a bid to stop cars taking over bike …
The Danish Way: Bike lanes to be Car-free Read MoreThe Little Mermaid’s 97th birthday, as well as the statue’s first birthday abroad, was marked on Saturday with the start of a three-day celebration. Sculptor Edvard Eriksen’s statue of Hans …
Mermaid’s Birthday Abroad Read MoreDanish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Bahrain Business Association hosted the 43rd YP Cocktail at Duetto Restaurant and Bar on Tuesday August 10. …
Delightful Night @ Young Professionals Cocktail Party Read MoreSwedish clothing retailer H&M is scheduled to open its first Tianjin branch at the Lebin Department Store on August 25th. With this new addition, Tianjin will be home to major …
First H&M Store Opens August in Tianjin Read MoreJonas Gahr Støre will visit China on the 30th of August for political consultations. The minister will have talks with representatives of the Chinese leadership, including China’s foreign minister Yang …
Norwegian Foreign Minister Visits China Read MoreA spectacular performance is planned for the 25th of September in the Cultural Performance Centre at Expo 2010 Shanghai, including such acts as Secret Garden. The event, organized by Norwegian …
Secret Garden Performs at EXPO Cultural Center Read MoreThe fourth annual Sino-Norwegian Music week will be held in Shanghai from October 10th to October 21st. Supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in cooperation with China …
Children’s Music Festival Read MoreThe Chinese market is gaining clout in the global economy, and ranks only after North America in importance for Danish companies, a Danish newspaper said Wednesday. According to a report …
Chinese Market Gaining Clout in Denmark Read MoreDenmark’s Vestas, the world’s biggest maker of wind turbines, said on Wednesday it had won an order in the competitive Chinese market for turbines with total capacity of 74 megawatts. …
Vestas Wins 74 MW Turbine Order in China Read MoreAfter four years of close cooperation the Sino-Danish Wind Energy Development Programme (WED) was finalised at a closing ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday. The project has been focusing on ways …
Sino – Danish Wind Programme Finalised Read MoreSouth China’s Hainan province added six more countries to its visa-free list to attract tour groups, as the island hopes to expand its already burgeoning tourism industry, local authorities said …
Hainan Makes Danish Norwegian and Finnish Tourists Visa-free Read MoreThere was a time when Beijing was recognized as the model for a healthy population with a fresh diet and regular exercise, but alas, it is no more. These days, …
Linus in the Park Read MoreMaersk Line announced the launch of its new Far East-Chennai weekly service to be known as the Chennai Express service from September 14, 2010. The port rotation for this new …
Weekly Service From Shanghai to Chennai Read MoreOn Wednesday 18 of August at 19.15 hrs, the trio “Xong” will sparkle at the Denmark Pavilion at World Expo. The proud musical traditions of East and West unite, when …
Don’t Miss Trio Xong @ Denmark Pavilion Tonight Read MoreOn August 17th, Finland Pavilion welcomed its 3 millionth guest, Mr. Song Ge from Shanghai. Mr. Song is 44 years old and is working as an accoutant at Shanghai Railway …
Finland Pavilion Welcomed its 3 Millionth Guest Read MoreBefore they went to Sweden, a recruitment agency promised the berry pickers huge amounts of blueberries and great earnings. They were promised a plantation to pick the berries from, but …
Chinese Berry Pickers Leave Sweden Read MoreThere are predictions of fewer expatriates to be sent out on foreign assignment onwards, while international companies are indeed increasingly hiring locals for positions which used to be held by …
Singapore’s Norwegian Community Thriving Read MoreTrouble is brewing in the forests of Sweden as foreign migrant workers complain about exploitation and poor harvests. For Swedes, a bowl of their fresh native berries – lingonberries, blueberries …
Sour Note to Beloved Swedish Tradition Read MoreDue to the heavy rain during the last weeks in Changchun, part of Jingyuetan Park, such as the entries and the roads have been damaged. Unfortunately the park is not …
Vasa Bike in Changchun is Postponed Read MoreNorwegian Scatec Solar have entered into an agreement to build solar cell parks in five Chinese provinces with a combined capacity of 2,500 MW. The project has an estimated value …
China and Norway Agrees on Biggest Industry Cooperation Ever Read More