Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A party thrown at the Finland Pavilion on Sunday has solidified the belief that a new era of dating has arrived in China. Golden Bachelor Matchmakers, which organized the event …
Hitting the Jackpot in Hunt for Love Read MoreMs. Annika Rembe, Commissioner General of the Swedish Committee for Expo 2010 in Shanghai, was appointed today by the Swedish Government as Director General of the Swedish Institute (SI), to …
Annika Rembe to Lead Swedish Institute After Expo Read MoreSeveral containers are neatly placed under the kitchen sink with categorized waste in them. Different-colored waste bins sit alongside the road with signs indicating what garbage they take. Modern-equipped facilities …
Eco-friendly Malmo Turns Waste Into Treasure Read MoreHer Royal Highness Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand has paid the Denmark Pavilion a visit. HRH came dressed relaxed with a camera strapped around her neck accompanied by media, …
Princess of Thailand Says Hello to the Mermaid Read MoreOne of the leading jazz singers in Scandinavia, Katrine Madsen, joined Mermaid Music at Denmark Pavilion yesterday evening. Katrine Madsen moved the audience with her astonishing dark voice and with …
Moved the Audience With her Dark Voice Read MoreThe two winners of a one-week fairytale trip to Denmark had an unforgettable experience. One states, that now she truly understands why the Danes are “the happiest people in the …
Chinese Trip Winners Loves Denmark Read MoreScandinavian food and Nordic flavours in Hong Kong. At FINDS you can enjoy both fine dining and night-life. ScandAsia visited FINDS Friday night before dinner rush at eight, the outdoor …
The Finnish Jamie Oliver in Hong Kong Read MoreThe enterprise software vendor believes regulatory reform will drive Asia-Pacific demand for its system among investment firms. Relatively few Asian financial firms use front-to-back-office investment-management systems, especially ones that can …
Danish SimCorp Eyes China Asset Managers Read MoreThe framing of China in Danish newspapers In this master thesis, the Danish newspaper coverage of China in March, June and September of 2009 is evaluated to determine what framing …
The framing of China in Danish newspapers Read MoreA modern car carrier – the first in a series of four – was delivered from Xiamen Shipyard to Norwegian ship-owner Höegh Autoliners on the 16th of July. Being the …
First of Four Ships to Norwegian Höegh Autoliners Read MoreOneworld alliance partners, Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL), will expand their cooperation network in Europe starting from August 1, 2010. “Finnair is very happy to serve European and Japanese customers …
Finnair and Japan Airlines Expand Cooperation Read More“Hello everybody, my name is Pekka.”“My name is Mauri.”“And we are here to tell you about a wonderful country called Finland…”“My name is Mauri!” Sound like a bad country promo …
The Daily Ape Show Presents Finland Read MoreVestas announced an agreement with Ningxia Hanas New Energy Company from China, under which Vestas is to deliver, install and commission 49 MW of wind turbines. Vestas had already signed …
Vestas Bags Order From Ningxia Hanas Read MoreThe majorette from the city of Ruds Vedby paid a visit to the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing on Monday 19 June where they gave an exclusive concert for Embassy …
Danish Majorette Visited the Embassy in Beijing Read MoreThe Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong is a lot more than a church for seamen. They both support, socialize and help exchange students, trainees, families and tourists in the …
Hans-Aage’s Church for Everyone in Hong Kong Read MoreA modern car carrier – the first in a series of four – was delivered from Xiamen Shipyard to Norwegian ship-owner Höegh Autoliners on the 16th of July. Being the …
First Chinese Ship to Norwegian Car Carrier Read MoreTens of thousands of workers in Dhaka, most of them women, spend their days stitching T-shirts, pants and sweaters for H&M and other Western retailers and brands. One of the …
Bangladesh Taking H&M Jobs Away From China Read MoreZhejiang Geely Holding Group Co announced recently that its chairman Li Shufu will become chairman of the board at Volvo Car Corp. Geely also named Volvo’s former chief executive Hans-Olov …
Li to Head Volvo Management Read MoreEricsson, the world’s largest network equipment provider, has won a big service contract with China Mobile that highlights the Swedish company’s push to expand its services business in China as …
Ericsson Wins China Mobile Service Contract Read MoreFinnair will increase direct flights to Hong Kong. Instead of the previous seven flights, Finnair will fly to Hong Kong with a frequency of 12 flights per week from June …
More Finnair Flights to Hong Kong from June 2011 Read MoreStockholm-based Swedish Orphan Biovitrum and Chinese firm Dongbao intend to form a strategic commercial alliance, whereby the former would be the marketing and sales partner of choice for Dongbao’s pipeline …
Swedish Orphan and Dongbao in Cross-licensing Deal Read MoreChinese authorities plan to give Nokia a license to provide online mapping services in China, making it the first foreign firm to get such approval. The announcement may open doors …
Nokia to Be Awarded Online Map License Read MoreChina is not only a cheaper place to produce, it is also a cheaper place to make research, and gradually Chinese research scientists are reaching the level of Western standards. …
Novo Reaps the Research Benefits in China Read MoreFINDS, Hong Kong’s iconic Nordic restaurant and bar, vacates its home in Lan Kwai Fong in September 2010 in a series of moves to solidify its reputation as a premiere …
FINDS Announces Expansion Plans Read MoreMr. Dou Shengzhi who works in the administration of Huabei Oilfield in Hebei and Ms. Sheng Jie who is a newly MA university graduate in Regional Economics from Qingdao Maritime …
Chinese Winners Leave for Danish Fairytale Trip Read MoreThe recent live broadcast of a few people swimming, with some even climbing up to the head of the famous Little Mermaid sculpture in the Mermaid Pool at the Denmark …
Little Mermaid Event Gets Online Attention Read MoreGeely-Volvo’s Chinese headquarters, research and development center, and production base will be located in Shanghai International Automobile City, said Zhu Mingrong, vice president of the executive council and secretary-general of …
Geely-Volvo’s HQ to Locate in Shanghai Read MoreA Norwegian network for current and former Chinese students in Norway and Norwegian students in China will be launched in September. NorAlumni China is a platform for networking among Norwegian …
New Norwegian-Chinese Alumni Network Read MoreA new joint venture between Fudan University and 25 Nordic universities facilitates opportunities for Sino-Nordic student networking and research cooperation. A pleasant surprise awaits Nordic students who come to Shanghai …
New Meeting Place for Students Read MoreNordic customs officials have arrested a truck driver after he tried to illegally import 28 tons of Chinese garlic into the European Union. The driver was intercepted last month as …
Swedes, Norwegians Pounce on Chinese Garlic Smuggler Read MoreThe European Union’s competition watchdog cleared on Tuesday the takeover of Sweden’s Volvo Cars by Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding and the regional investment fund Daqing. The European Commission said …
EU Clears Volvo Takeover by Geely Read MoreSwedish artist Mikael Genberg plans to put a traditional Swedish cottage on the Moon in 2013 and his ideas are featured in the Sweden Pavilion. Genberg gave a speech at …
A Swedish House on the Moon Read MoreCooperation between China and Norway on environmental protection has moved forward with the drawing up of lists of projects around the country at the Shanghai Expo 2010 Garden. A two-day …
Norway, China in Ecology Projects Read MoreHow much time do you need to transform innovative ideas into patented products ready for manufacture and market? Three years? 12 months? 150 days? For Professor Kaj Mickos at Malardalen …
From Concepts Into Reality in 72 Hours Read MoreAs a part of the dissemination activities of the WED Programme, Danish Minister for the Environment, Ms. Karen Ellemann, handed over the award for the best drawing in the school …
Chinese Student Takes Energy Award Read MoreExpo organizers on Wednesday pledged to come down heavily on staff members who take advantage of their position to queue up outside pavilions before the opening hours. “(We have) to …
Expo Staff Jump the Queues Read MoreSummer has truly come to Shanghai, with temperatures above 30 degrees every day and a high level of humidity. Despite this somewhat unfriendly weather, visitors keep pouring into the Expo …
Swedish Pavilion Welcomes its 1.000.000th Visitor Read MoreChinese designer Xiaojie Zhu became highly inspired when he visited Kopenhagen Studio and Kopenhagen Fur during the latest auction. In fact he would wake up at four in the morning and immediately …
Designer Loves the Naturalness of Fur Read MoreMaersk has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chongqing Port Logistics Group to jointly invest with the latter in the phase 3 project of the Chongqing Cuntan Bonded Port Area. …
Maersk to Invest in Chongqing’s Cuntan Bonded Port Read MoreFrom 2010, Finland is very likely going to have an official Chamber of Commerce. The paperwork was submitted to the Chinese authorities in June 2009 by the already formed board …
Finland Wants Chamber of Commerce in China Read MoreNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s second largest, will increase investments in Asia, as the region leads the global economic recovery, said Norges Bank Governor Svein Gjedrem, this reports Bloomberg …
Norway’s Pension Fund to Boost Investments in Asia Read MoreAn unforgettable evening of opera arranged by Danish Chamber of Commerce at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Royal Danish Opera Singers, Pernille Bruun (Soprano), Mariann Amdisen (Mezzo Soprano), …
Danish Opera in Hong Kong Read MoreThe Finns in Hong Kong celebrated midsummer at the Bel-Air luxury yacht. The cruise was a night of dazzling scenery, fabulous Finnish festive food, sipping and socializing.FinnCham hosted the Midsummer Cruise in Hong Kong.More …
Finnish Midsummer Cruise in Hong Kong Read MoreOn Friday June 25, the Norwegian pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai EXPO welcomed its visitor number one million.At first, the 48-year-old AC technician Zhu Xingwei from Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, thought …
1 million visitors at Norwegian Pavilion at EXPO Read MoreIn the presence of a number of Danish officials, Chinese translator and Professor of Nordic Languages, Ms. Shi Qine, was announced to be Knight of the Order of Dannebrog by …
Chinese Professor to be Knight of the Order of Dannebrog Read MoreRichard Järvinen places his mobile phone, a Nokia N900, on the table next to him. Two minutes later, a little tone indicates he has gotten a message. Soon after, he …
Richard Järvinen: Dialogue the Keyword Read MoreProminent Danish guests such as the Crown Prince of Denmark and Minister for Economics and Business Affairs, Brian Mikkelsen, were in Shanghai and took part in the celebration. This morning, …
Denmark Day at World EXPO Read MoreMonday 28 June 2010, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark participated in a football tournament with Chinese children to kick off the “Take Charge: Change Your Lifestyle” project …
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark Promotes Healthy Living in Shanghai Read MoreThe Containership Company eyes first profits. For the year ending April 2011 the Scandinavian liner start-up said it expects to report earnings in the region of $6.5 million to $7.5 …
Danish-Norwegian Containership Company Keeps it Simple and Profits Read MoreLast year KA signed a strategically important contract with a Chinese truck producer for the delivery of clutch actuation systems to their new vehicle platform for heavy trucks. Due to …
Major Breakthrough for Norwegian KA in China Read More