Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
By Alexandra LeytonMore than 150 guests gathered on Saturday to celebrate the yearly Young Professionals Swedish midsummerfest. Among the guests were not only Swedes, but also other Scandinavians and Chinese. The …
Swedish Midsummer Party in Beijing Read MoreBy Torun ÖhmanThe midsummer garlands were tied, the schnapps on the tables and in true midsummer spirit, the rain was pouring down. But the rain didn’t bother the about 130 …
Swedish Young Professionals Midsummer Party in Shanghai Read MoreDenmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and the Danish Minister for Economics and Business Affairs Mr. Brian Mikkelsen will visit EXPO 2010 to celebrate “Denmark Day”, which brings together some of the …
Denmark’s Crown Prince Visits EXPO 2010 Read MoreIt smells like wood. And it looks a little like a forest, made from large pieces of pine tree and bamboo. Norway’s contribution to the World EXPO in Shanghai is …
Norway: Put Nature into the City Read MoreToday the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2010 welcomes distinguished guests and experts within clean energy and climate technologies, jointly hosting the Nordic-Chinese Energy & Climate Forum together with the neighbor …
Sweden Share Cases on Clean Tech and Environmental Solutions Read MoreNordic Ways recently held their fourth annual cross country skiing event in China this June. The fact that it is summer in China at the moment did not stop these …
Scandinavians Cross Country Ski in the Chinese Summer Read MoreZhejiang Geely, parent of Geely Automobile Holdings, which aims to take over the Swedish premier brand in the third quarter, plans to make the Volvo XC60 sport utility vehicle in …
Geely to Sell 150,000 Volvo Cars in China by 2015 Read MoreFinnair Plus frequent-flyer membership card or a recent Finnair boarding card entitles guests to enter the Finland pavilion via the Green Line. Green Line is a faster line also used …
Visit Finland at World Expo With a Finnair Plus Without Queuing Read MoreUp to SEK 3 million is now being o¬ffered to support the demonstration of new environmental technology. The initiative is called DemoEnvironment and is part of the international development cooperation …
Three Million For a Cleaner Environment in China Read MoreDatang Renewable Power continues to expands its fleet of V80-2.0 MW turbines by another 50 MW. Long-time partner Datang Renewable Power continues to show confidence in Vestas’ services and products …
Vestas China’s Key Account Datang Orders Another 50 MW Read MoreVolvo Cars now has a government partner among its investors, but it is not the Swedish state, TV4’s business news program Ekonominyheterna reported late on Wednesday. It is Chinese investment …
Chinese State Investor Gets 40 % of Volvo Read MoreHis Royal Highness Prince Frederik of Denmark will be in Shanghai Monday and Tuesday to celebrate the Denmark Day at the Expo 2010. The celebrations will also include the visit …
Crown Prince Frederik Visits EXPO in Shanghai Read MoreLars Nittve, the outgoing head of Stockholm’s Moderna Museet and former artistic director of London’s Tate Modern, is set to move to Hong Kong to lead a new museum and …
Stockholm Museum Chief Heads for Hong Kong Read MoreDenmark hopes to show visitors to the World Expo in Shanghai new solutions to some of the environmental challenges the world faces today, a government official says. Denmark also seeks …
Denmark Wants to Show Modern Fairy Tale at Expo Read MoreWhere some people see a pile of rubbish, Mads Moller envisions a promising energy source for the future. It is an unavoidable fact that Beijing must use incinerators to handle …
To Burn or Not to Burn, a Hot Topic Read MoreThe anchor from the world’s largest ship, the ex Seawise Giant/Jahre Viking, ended its final journey in Hong Kong today. The legendary Seawise Giant/Jahre Viking measured more than 450 meters …
Giant Anchor Lands in Hong Kong Read MoreFinnish higher education institutions and CIMO (Centre for International Mobility) organised recently a very successful meeting in Kirnu for Chinese students who once have studied in Finnish higher education institution. …
Finnish Expo Pavilion Kirnu Hosted a Successful Alumni Meeting Read MoreHappy travels: With a new Swedish probiotic product and general caution, you will never find yourself stuck in the bathroom when you should be out on the sandy white beach working …
Bye, Bye Skitters! Read MoreToday, the Danish Minister for the Environment, Karen Ellemann, and Chinese Minister for Water Resources, Chen Lei, signed a cooperation agreement on the protection of water resources in China. China …
China Interested in Danish Knowledge on Water Resources Read MoreA six minute version of a documentary film commissioned by Scandinavian Airlines, Handled with Care tells the story of ‘export porcelain’ bought by the Swedish East India Company in the …
Handled With Care – Chinese Porcelain to Sweden and Back Read MoreThe Nordic-Chinese Energy and Climate Day will take place on the 25th of June 2010 at the Shanghai World Expo, bringing together ministers, business leaders, researchers and other key stakeholders …
Nordic-Chinese Energy & Climate Day at World Expo in Shanghai Read MoreDenmark’s Minister for the Environment, Ms. Karen Ellemann, will pay a 5-day visit to China this week. The Minister meets with Chinese Minister for Water Resources to finalize Cooperation Agreement.A …
Denmark’s Minister for the Environment Pays a Visit to China Read MoreNews Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong KongThe Danes in Hong Kong finished as number 8 at the Dragon Boat Race at Stanley Beach. Thanks to all who came to fight …
Danes in Dragon Boat Race and at Soocer Night in Hong Kong Read MoreChina-Maersk Line, a part of the AP Moller-Maersk Group, has landed three awards, Best Global Shipping Line, Best Shipping Line Transpacific and Best Shipping Line Asia-Europe at the 24th Asian …
Maersk Line Wins Three AFSCA Awards 2010 Read MoreEvery city needs a bit of fairytales in it”, he says. Former Danish ambassador to China and current Commissioner General of Denmark, Christopher Bo Bramsen, leans forward. “It is not …
Every City Needs a Little Bit of Fairytale Read MoreKey opinion leaders from the Chinese healthcare sector and World Health Organisation met at seminar on safety for newborn babies in China. A broad assembly of top level doctors, scientists …
Danish Seminar Focus on Babies Health Read MoreAt the Shanghai World EXPO 2010, one of the main messages from Finland comes in the form of six keywords: freedom, creativity, innovation, community spirit, health and nature. The main …
Finnish Eco-Furniture Read MoreDanish brewer Carlsberg said on Friday a strike at a major brewing plant in China in which it has a stake had ended after negotiations, but the Chinese firm said …
Carlsberg Says China Brewery Strike Ends… But… Read MoreDanish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has won an order for 25 turbines with total capacity of 50 megawatts from China Datang Renewable Power for a project in Inner Mongolia in …
Vestas to Deliver 25 Turbines to Inner Mongolia Read MoreChinese TV viewers got an entertaining insight into the unique Danish football fan culture during the CCTV1 programme “Fans Carnival” on Monday 14 June.On the occasion of the ongoing World …
World Cup: Danish Football Fan Culture on Chinese TV Read MoreAs part of an extensive trip to China that included participation at the EXPO in Shanghai, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Trond Giske, also visited Guangdong in the …
Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Visits Guangdong Read MoreBlue Water has been active in China for many years and has had local representation by our own office in Qingdao since November 2003. Blue Water Shipping China Ltd. is …
Wind Industry Blows Blue Water to Shanghai Read MoreUniversity students in Shanghai have plenty of work opportunities Hard-up university students in Shanghai have something to smile about, as there are plenty of jobs at Expo 2010 Shanghai. Part-time …
Working as a Guide for the Sweden Pavilion Read MoreChina and Norway signed here Friday eight documents on cooperation in finance, energy resources, environmental protection and culture. He Guoqiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau …
China, Norway Sign Eight Documents to Boost Trade Read MoreNorwegian Deputy Minister Robin Kåss headed the Norwegian delegation to the Offshore Wind China 2010 conference in Shanghai. Twelve Norwegian companies took part to explore opportunities for partnerships with China. …
Twelve Norwegian Companies at “Offshore Wind China” Read MoreLars Olofsson is not an old Asia hand. He is not even old. He has been in Beijing for only eight months. And had been GM for SAS Australia/New Zealand …
SAS’ Lars Olofsson Wants Shanghai Route Back Read MoreFive Norwegian features have been selected for the 13th Shanghai International Film Festival that will be held between June 12-20. With a screening program of close to 1,000 films, the …
Five Norwegian Features at Shanghai Film Festival Read MoreNew Nordic Landscapes was officially opened the 1st of June in Nordic Lighthouse by representatives from the Nordic Council of Ministers and partners.The exhibition is an outdoor exhibition that presents …
Nordic Landscapes in Shanghai Read MoreMany of the Scandinavian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia hope that Denmark, as the only Scandinavian team in the tournament, will win the gold trophy in the FIFA World Cup 2010. …
Ambassadors Predict World Cup Winner Read More“Finland has gained much bigger visibility in Shanghai than its geographic size would entitle it to”, was the common notion among the Finnish business and political elite gathered in Shanghai …
Get a Taxi Ride in Shanghai and Learn About Finland Read MoreThe Finland Pavilion welcomed its millionth guest yesterday afternoon. The lucky visitor, 16-year-old student Sun Zhaopeng from Shandong Province, received a Suunto Core wrist computer from Finnish commissioner general Pertti …
Finland Pavilion Receives One Million Visitors in 40 Days Read MoreChina’s growing global role is one of the most important issues of our time. The fundamental, primary purpose of the Forum is, through regular meetings of an expert group, to …
Stockholm China Forum Discuss China’s Role in the World Read MoreCarlsberg wants to own a larger share of the Chinese Brewery Chongqing Brewery Co. The Danish brewery plans to buys shares in the company at a value of approximately US …
Carlsberg Gains Access to Chinese Breweries Read MoreOn Tuesday 25 May, President Halonen and her delegation attended a reception at the Ambassador’s residence to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Finland and …
Finnish President Visited Beijing Read MoreMartin Hedes, who has for the past 5 years been the driving force behind the expansion of Nilfisk-Advance across ten countries within Asia Region, has left Nilfisk-Advance by the end …
Martin Hedes Leaves Nilfisk to Help Others Read MoreVestas is ready to develop China’s rich offshore wind resources with its abundant experience in offshore wind energy projects and cutting-edge technology. This readiness and commitment is underlined by being …
Vestas Introduces New Offshore Windmills to China Read MoreFinnish flag carrier Finnair said today the number of its passengers grew by 3.1% year-on-year to 589,100 in May 2010. Moreover, the Asian numbers went up in the air with …
Finnair`s Asian Traffic Strengthened by 28 % in May. Read MoreVisiting Norwegian Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hassen Tuesday met Chief of the General Staff of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Chen Bingde here to discuss military …
China, Norway to Boost Military Ties Read MoreThis year, 360 people participated in the party, 110 of those were children. This large number reflects the positive development of the relations between Denmark and China. This year …
A Record Number of Guests Celebrates the Danish Summer in Beijing Read MoreOnly one month after the opening ceremony, the Swedish pavilion visitor count has risen to 500 000. The pavilions 500 000th visitor, Wei Cuizhen, 53 from Shanghai, was saluted by …
Swedish Pavilion Celebrates the First 500 000 Visitors Read More