Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Alfa Lawal has donated more than 5000 trees to be planted in China’s Minshan Mountains in support of the WWF’s Panda Project. Participating companies and organizations will have the opportunity …
Swedish Alfa Lawal Support Panda Project in China During EXPO 2010 Read MoreTo day three brand new Visa Application Centres will start operating in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. For visa applicants with ordinary passports this means easier access to visa centres, longer …
Three New Danish Visa Application Centres in China Read MoreThe top Nordic fashion labels will flock to China this coming August to attend the Nordic Fashion Week in Shanghai. The purpose of the event is to expose Chinese consumers …
Experience Nordic Fashion in Shanghai Read MoreTension on the Korean peninsula was among the topics discussed by the Finnish and Chinese presidents in Beijing on Saturday. The Finnish head of state, Tarja Halonen, met with her …
Chinese & Finnish Presidents Discuss Korea Read MoreCrown Prince Haakon of Norway today opened the celebrations for Norway’s National Pavilion Day at the Expo Center, featuring music by the Trondheim soloists. Haakon said the Pavilion Day of …
Crown Prince Haakon Opened the Celebrations of Norway’s National Pavilion Day Read MoreDnp denmark has contributed four large dnp Giant Wide Angle (GWA) Screens for the Danish pavilion at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Each one is showing Welfairytales, which presents new …
Dnp Supplies Danish Pavillion at World Expo 2010 in Shaghai Read MoreHenrik Friis is a busy man. As the Managing Director of Dantherm Filtration Ltd in Bangkok, he is responsible for the production and sales of filters produced by almost 100 …
Making Asia a Better Place to Breathe Read More15 primary and secondary schools in Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, and Beijing were visited 12-25 May by a Sino-Danish Wind Energy Development (WED) programme. The purpose of the Danish Wind …
Danish Wind Energy Road Show Hits The Chinese Schools Read MoreTiger Woods’ estranged Swedish wife Elin is planning a trip to China, sources say. The Swedish beauty has been traveling more often in the recent past, seemingly, to stay away …
Tiger Woods’ Swedish Wife Now ‘Plans Trip to China’ Read MoreToday, Danish Novozymes, and the two Chinese partners COFCO and Sinopec, signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the next steps towards commercialization of cellulosic biofuel in China. As part of …
Danish Novozymes Signs MOU for Production of Cellulosic Biofuel in China Read MoreFinnish President Tarja Halonen announced the opening of the Finland Pavilion Day this morning at the Expo Center. Halonen said this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between …
Finland celebrates Its EXPO 2010 Pavilion Day Read MoreWhen pictures of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s multi-colored button down shirt started spreading on the Internet, people around the world cringed. But not Peter Crawfurd and Michael Yang with own …
Danes Turns Buck on the Back of Japan PM’s Fashion Read MoreIf you’re among the parents-to-be who’ve used one of the increasingly popular online Chinese calendar charts to predict your baby’s sex, a University of Michigan epidemiologist recommends that you hold …
Chinese Lunar Calendar Doesn’t Work in Sweden Read MoreHelen & Hard’s extraordinary pavilion for Norway at this year’s World Expo Fair 2010 in Shanghai is a forest of fascination! Called “Norway Powered by Nature,” the structure is a …
Norway Pavilion is a Solar Powered “Forest” Read MoreThe Shanghai World Expo celebrated Sweden Pavilion Day yesterday. Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf led a delegation of 50 people, including the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson, to join …
King Carl Gustaf Led the Celebrations of the Sweden Pavilion Day Read MoreThe Norwegian Minister of Oil and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, will visit China between the 26th of May and the 1st of June, during which time he will visit World …
Visit by Norwegian Minister of Oil and Energy Read MoreThe Norwegian minister of Trade and Industry Mr. Trond Giske is set to embark on a 10-day visit to China between the 21st and 31st of May. The minister’s program, …
The Norwegian Minister of Trade on a 10-day Visit to China Read MoreA Dane and two other foreign mountaineers have reportedly died and one was injured while trying to explore mountains in Tibet during this spring mountaineering seanon, according to the China …
Danish Mountaineer Dies in Tibet Read MoreVietnam has witnessed the largest ship ever to call at her shores. The ‘Mathilde Maersk’ made its inaugural call as part of Maersk Line’s new direct service between South Vietnam …
‘Mathilde Maersk’ largest vessel ever to call Vietnam Read MoreThe 28th of May is Norway Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai. The occasion will be celebrated with an exciting cultural programme, including well-known Norwegian and Chinese artists. HRH Crown Prince …
Norway Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai Read MoreThe Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf arrived in Beijing on Thursday, starting his five-day visit to China. During the visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao and Vice Premier Li Keqiang will …
Swedish King Carl Gustaf Starting His Five-day Visit to China Read MoreSwedish-speaking Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson’s first book about the beloved Moomin characters appeared 65 years ago. The Moomin adventures have also made it on stage in Shanghai as …
Moomin: 65 Years of Adventure, Now in China Read MoreMetro International, a Swedish media company based in Luxembourg, today announced that the agreement between Metro Hong Kong and MTR Corporation (“MTR”) for distribution of the Metro newspaper in the …
“Swedish” Metro Hong Kong Renew Subway Contract With MRT Read MoreAll newly arrived immigrants should undergo courses in core societal values and be taught about how Swedish society works with municipalities obliged to offer 60 hours of teaching, a government …
Sweden Proposes Forced Immigrant Orientation Read MoreSweden and China can cooperate in dealing with transnational organized crimes be it in central Asia or in Africa and other areas, said Dr. Niklas Swanstrom, director of Sweden’s Institute …
Sweden And China Should Cooperate About Organized Crime: Swedish Expert Read MoreBGI, world leading genomics centre in Beijing, announced the establishment of European Headquarter in Copenhagen at the “Denmark – China Economic & Trade Cooperation Forum” yesterday when more than 100 …
Huge Chinese Investment in Denmark Will Create Up to 150 Jobs Read MoreYesterday, over 100 journalists from more than 30 different countries came to the Swedish pavilion to attend the three-day Ericsson Business Innovation Forum. The forum is a global event where …
Ericsson Business Innovation Forum: Attracting Journalists By the Hundreds Read MoreDenmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk aims to invest in new port facilities in China’s fast-growing provincial capital of Chongqing to develop a key inland harbour on the Yangtze River, a senior executive …
Maersk to Ink Deal on Yangtze Port Terminal Read MoreThe award winning Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden will perform at the Beijing Exhibition Theatre on the 29th and 30th of May. The duo features the Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry and …
Secret Garden in Beijing Read MoreThe architectural exhibition ”Lost in Nature” by Norwegian Architects Jarmund/Vigsnæs will be on display at Tsinghua School of Architecture between 24. May and 5. June, with an official opening on …
Lost in Nature Read MoreMr. Bernhard Arp Sindberg, a Danish citizen who helped save thousands of Chinese citizens during the Nanjing Massacre, is the main topic of a new book launched on 17 May …
New Book Tells the Story about a Danish Nanjing Massacre Hero Read MoreA new initiative, showcasing Nordic lifestyle, was launched in Shanghai today. The Nordic Lighthouse is a newly renovated warehouse directly on the Huangpu River, which brings together Nordic and Chinese …
The Nordic Lighthouse Opens in Shanghai Read MoreOver the past five years, Danish companies have doubled the number of workers they employ in China, due not least to tax breaks offered by Chinese government. According to Avisen.dk, …
Chinese Tax Breaks Luring Danish Companies Read MoreHis Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf and Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson will be in China from 19 to 24 May for a visit to Beijing and Shanghai. They will …
Swedish King and Deputy Prime Minister to Visit China Read MoreBicycling the Danish way looked like a public relations scoop. But after a Chinese man broke his leg the whole exercise, involving 250 bikes, could turn in to a PR …
Expo: Chinese Man Breaks His Leg at the Danish Pavilion Read MoreToday Denmark and China celebrated the 60 years of fruitful Sino-Danish relations with a reception at the Embassy of Denmark in Beijing. Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Lene Espersen, …
Denmark and China Celebrate 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations Read MoreDanish home furnishing giant Jysk opened its first store in China yesterday, and founder Lars Larsen was personally on hand to cut the ribbon. The new store, located in Shanghai, …
Danish Furnishing Chain Hits China Read MoreThe Swedish government on May 6, 2010 appointed Mr. Per-Arne Hjelmborn as new Ambassador to Malaysia. Mr. Hjelmborn is currently director of the Economic Section at the Swedish Embassy in …
Per-Arne Hjelmborn new Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Read MoreText and Photo by The Royal Embassy of Sweden in China As the first country in the world Sweden is launching an official website all in Chinese. At Sweden.cn you will …
Sweden Launches Country Website in China Read MoreText by The Royal Embassy of Sweden in ChinaPhoto by David Fredlund Göteborg Wind Orchestra is regarded as one of the leading symphonic wind orchestras in the world. The orchestra …
Göteborg Wind Orchestra on a Busy Tour Read MoreAfter months of anticipation and preparation, Shanghai is finally ready to officially open the World Expo to the public. The Swedish pavilion will open on May 1st and some of …
Swedish Expo Highlights in May Read MoreVice President Xi Jinping visited Denmark’s Pavilion at EXPO 2010 in Shanghai as part of a short tour around the EXPO site. The Commissioner General of the Danish Pavilion, Mr. Christopher …
Chinese VP Visits The Danish EXPO Pavilion Read MoreCelebrating H.M. the Queens 70th Birthday in Manilla, H.E Svend Waever had the opportunity to meet and address the local Danes, businessmen and colleagues as well as representation from the …
Danish Celebrations in Manilla Read MoreFinnish Minister of Economic Affairs Mauri Pekkarinen officially opened the Finnish pavilion at the Shanghai Expo. The Finnish pavilion has been characterised as an image of the nation in miniature. …
Pekkarinen Opens Finnish Pavilion at Shanghai Expo Read MoreThe Danish Pavilion at the World EXPO 2010 in Shanghai is finally open and visitors can now experience the best of Danish city life. People were crowding outside the Danish …
Danish Pavilion Finally Open to The Joy of The Visitors Read MoreChinese car maker Geely plans to begin production in China of Volvo S60 cars and XC90 SUVs once it completes the purchase of the Swedish brand from US auto giant …
Geely reveals Volvo China production plans Read MoreThe 150 million kronor ($20.69 million) Swedish Expo budget, of which half was provided by the state and half from private enterprise, is the largest-ever investment Sweden has undertaken for …
Swedish Pavilion at Expo Aims to StrengThen Country’s Brand Read MoreEmbattled Danish blade maker LM Wind managed to keep its 2009 revenue decline down to just 12%, after laying off more than 1,300 mostly European workers and trimming fat throughout …
Danish blade maker LM Wind sees 12% revenue decline Read MoreA.P.Moeller-Maersk sells its share of the Yantian International Container Terminal in China for USD 520 million. The sale is expected to generate an accounting gain in the order of USD …
Maersk Sells Interest in Yantian Terminal, China Read MoreDanish brewer Carlsberg has applied to increase its stake in China’s Chongqing Brewery Co Ltd by buying a 12.25 percent state-owned holding, Chongqing Brewery said on Friday.Anheuser-Busch InBev, the brewer …
Carlsberg Applies to Raise Stake in Chongqing Brewery Read More