Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark’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 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 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 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 MoreThe Danish-Chinese Business Award is offered to a Danish and Chinese company which, relatively to its size, has achieved remarkable and innovative results in their Danish-Chinese business over a period …
Nilfisk-Advance Wins Award in China Read MoreDanish Carlsberg is bidding to increase its brand awareness in China with a novel one-off marketing ploy which will see its logo on Liverpool football kit written in Chinese. The …
Danish Carlsberg Logo on Liverpool’s Shirt to Appear in Chinese Read MoreChinese superstar pop singer Wei Wei has appealed to Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt to intervene to settle a dispute with the Swedish tax authorities, which she claims have recently …
Chinese Pop Star in Swedish PMTax Plea Read More29.04.2010 | news Anya Palm | photos Imagine Photography Studio The dance floor is packed. In front of the live band on stage are a number of women – and …
Danish Gala Ball in Beijing Raises Money for Educating Poor Chinese Girls Read MoreThe Swedish Migration Board has decided to deport a Chinese woman who lost her residency permit when her Swedish husband filed for divorce in revenge for her reporting his repeated …
Assaulted Chinese Woman Risks Deportation From Sweden Read MoreDenmark has higher salaries and lower taxes than Sweden. Still highly educated people from Third World countries as for example China chooses Sweden, reports Nordjyske. Every time one foreign engineer choose to live and …
Asian Engineers Choose Sweden Read MoreAlfa Level Group announced that it has acquired 65% of the shares in Si Fang Stainless Steel Products Company Limited. Si Fang, based in China, serves the food and beverage …
Swedish Alfa Laval Group Acquires Si Fang Stainless Steel Products in China Read MoreText and Photos by Royal Norwegian Embassy in China Norway at Expo 2010 is proud to present “The Norwegian Evening” at Expo in cooperation with Secret Garden and I.M. Skaugen. …
Secret Garden and Norwegian Evening at Expo Read MoreText and Photo by Royal Norwegian Embassy in China Norwegian jazz band Parallax will be on tour in China in May to promote their debut album Live in The UK. …
Parallax on China Tour Read MoreText and Photos by Nordic WaysAttracting more than 490 participants from 26 countries and 49 clubs, The 5th Huangshan MTB Festival finally draws to a close. Though only taking a …
Huangshan MTB Festival Finally Draws to A Beautiful Close Read MoreInternational Paper Agrees to Purchase SCA’s Asia Packaging BusinessInternational Paper today announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase SCA’s (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) packaging business in Asia for $200 million in …
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget Sells its Packaging Business in Asia Read MoreToday the famous Danish statue of The Little Mermaid, known from Hans Christian Andersen’s renowned fairytale, was revealed in her new, temporary home; Denmark’s Pavilion at the EXPO 2010 in …
The Little Mermaid Now Greets Visitors At Expo 2010 Read MoreThe Swedish Government has appointed new Ambassadors to China and Singapore. Lars Fredén has been appointed Sweden’s Ambassador to China. He has been Sweden’s Ambassador to Macedonia since 2008 and before …
New Swedish Ambassadors to China and Singapore Read More26.04.2010 | news Anya Palm | photos Anya Palm Gathered in the Tian An Golf Club in Beijing on a cold Saturday morning in April, five national teams are intent on …
Swedes Win the 13th Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament Read MoreHong Kong: It was a delightful evening when Danish Consulate General, Danish Seamen’s Church and Danish Chamber of Commerce hosted Her Majesty’s 70th Birthday reception at the Royal Hong Kong …
Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe Read MoreNorway is providing NOK 2 million to China following the earthquake on 14 April. The money is to go to the Chinese Red Cross. The earthquake struck Qinghai province in …
Norway Provides Assistance to China Following Earthquake Read MoreSingapore’s Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) has been twinned with Gausdal Upper Secondary School in Norway. In the run-up to the Youth Olympic Games, the two schools will work together to …
Fairfield Methodist School twinned with Norwegian School Read MoreVisitors to the Danish Pavillon at the World EXPO 2010 in Shanghai can look forward to experiencing new Danish music every Wednesday during the exhibition. The Little Mermaid will be …
Expo 2010: Music Every Wednesday in Shanghai Read MoreIf the ash clouds fade away soon enough the Danish composer Simon Steen-Andersen is going to Shanghai, reports DR P2.Simon Steen-Andersen is going to perform with his work Ouvertures which …
Danish Composer to Shanghai Read MoreVestas has won a 49MW order from Master Investment Company to supply turbines for a wind farm in the Ningxia Autonomous Region of northern China.’The deal marks the first order …
Danish Vestas Wins 49MW contract in Northern China Read More22.04.2010 | news Anya Palm | photos Anya Palm The annual Danish Gala Ball in Beiling is approaching, and there can be no ball without dancing. In preparation, the Gala Committee …
Danes in Beijing Feel Like Dancing Read MoreTravelers stranded in South East Asia due to the ashes from the volcanic eruption on Iceland may contact their nearest embassy for assistance with the services offered by the Consular …
Help to Stranded Travelers Read MoreThe Norwegian hard rock band Turdus Musicus returns to China for a three week tour across the country. The tour begins on the 3rd of May in Beijing where the …
Turdus Musicus on China Tour Read MoreThe Trondheim based Symphony and Choir Trondheim Symphony Orchestra (TSO) to tour China from the 20th to 29th of May this year. Trondheim Symphony Orchestra (TSO) takes its place in …
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra Tour in China Read MoreDanish major Vestas Wind Systems A/S said yesterday it will provide 58 units of its V52-850 kW wind turbine to an unnamed Chinese customer for a project in the southeastern province …
Vestas to Deliver 58 Wind Turbines to China Read MoreMoney issues force Denmark to close its embassies in Jordan, Algeria, Bosnia and Nicaragua. Plus the consulate in Hong Kong. At the same time Denmark gets a new embassy in …
Denmark Shut Down Consulate in Hong Kong Read MorePrivate Banking with a Danish bank gives a kind of a “home field” advantage if you are Danish, says Alex Slot Hansen, Vice President for Private Banking.“When banking with us, …
Private Banking with “Home Field” Advantage Read More