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BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022 including Thai rapper, Milli, Indonesian activist, Velmariri Bambari and Greenlandic psychologist, Naja Lyberth

December 6, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

BBC 100 Women has announced its 2022 list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world on which a number of women from the APAC region …

China / General news

Massive protests lead China to further unwind Covid rules

December 3, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The nationwide protests over China’s zero-Covid policy led several cities in the country to further relax their Covid restrictions on Friday, 2 December 2022. The restrictions include loosening daily mass …

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Discuss “Women Who Lead” with SwedCham China

December 2, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce of China (SwedCham) is to organize a seminar “Women Who Lead” on 6 December 2022 at H&M Office in Shanghai, China. The speakers include Cathy …

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Thailand Suvarnabhumi airport to receive tons of passengers in December

November 30, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob recently shared that Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok expected to receive over 130,000 passengers (both domestic and international) in December 2022. As the high season of Thailand’s …

China / General news / Vietnam

Vietnamese woman accuses two people of human trafficking to China

November 29, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

A 22-year-old Vietnamese woman recently reported her case to Vietnam’s authorities that she was tricked and sold by Moong Thi Nang and Ven Van Tuan for VND180 million (US$7,200) seven …

China / General news / Sweden

China Nio launches its first power-swapping station in Sweden

November 27, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

China’s electric vehicle maker, Nio, recently launched its first power-swapping station in Varberg, Sweden. According to the company’s LinkedIn post, its partners including Mechanum Sverige AB and other general visitors …

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Future of Asia: The Future of Financial Services

November 18, 2022 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

Consumer spending is increasing everywhere, but nowhere more so than in Asia. If you ignore Asia, you risk missing out on half of the global picture, a $10 trillion consumer …

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ScandAsia Magazine November 2022

November 15, 2022August 5, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The ScandAsia magazine for November 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2022 You can also read …

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World leaders gathers at G20 Summit in Indonesia in attempt to reach agreement on global critical agendas

November 14, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

This year’s G20 Summit will in many ways be one to remember as some of the World’s most powerful leaders who are currently in conflict and war with each other …

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Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries

November 14, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Thailand recently announced that the Thai e-Visa service will be available at nine additional embassies and consulates; therefore now, Thai visas can be applied online in 23 countries worldwide. According …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Retail & Wholesale

LEGO to open 80 more new stores in China in 2023

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 3 Comments.

The Danish firm, LEGO, plans to open 80 more new stores in China in 2023 in accordance with its big global expansion plans. “China is a very, very important market …

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Save the dates for OCSC Education Expo 2022

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The biggest international education event in Thailand, “OCSC Education Expo 2022” is to be held from 12-13 November 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, Floor 5, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Over 250 …

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China Geely carmaker enters EU market with “top quality” products

November 6, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Chinese carmarker, Geely Auto Group has officially entered the EU market after it recently signed an agreement with the Hungarian car importer, Grand Automotive Central Europe (GACE). “This partnership …

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UAE expats rushing to send money to Pakistan, Philippines, India as currencies plunge to all-time low

November 5, 2022 - by News Desk - 1 Comment

Expatriates in the UAE now have the incentive to send money back home as the currencies of Pakistan, Philippines, and India have hit an all-time low. Recent reports say that …

China / Denmark / International relations

Tibet associations joined Climate Walk in Denmark

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Three Tibet associations in Denmark participated in the People’s Climate March on Sunday, October 30, 2022 leading up to the Danish national elections 2022. They were Students for a Free …

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North Korea fires 23 missiles escalating tensions with USA and South Korea

November 4, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

North Korea fired not less than 23 missiles Wednesday and one of them came down very close to the South Korean coastline. The missile landed 57 kilometers east of the …

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China Nio releases its October EVs delivery update

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, released the October delivery update on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, showing that the company delivered 10,059 vehicles in October 2022, representing an increase of …

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Increasing employment rate for Thai immigrants in Denmark

November 1, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The employment rate for immigrants from Thailand and other non-western origins lived in Denmark has been on a rise in recent years. According to Danmarks Statistik, the non-western group’s employment …

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Chinese EV “Xpeng” to expand in Denmark market

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Several Chinese electric vehicle brands including Xpeng, SAIC’s MG, BYD, and Aiways were displaying their latest design during the recent Denmark’s eCarExpo 2022. According to Xinhua News Agency, the newcomer …

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One Norwegian case confirmed among losses of life in South Korea

October 31, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

One Norwegian citizen was confirmed to have died in the tragic Halloween party in Itaewon, South Korea last Saturday, 29 October 2022. Though, no details of age or identity of …

China / General news / Norway / Thailand

More than 100 died in tragic Halloween party in South Korea

October 30, 2022September 7, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The death toll at a Halloween party in Itaewon, South Korea happened on Saturday, 29 October 2022 causing at least 151 people dead and 82 injured. Yonhap News Agency reported …

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Svanehøj Tank Control Systems secures order for Chinese LNG-import terminal

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In February 2023, Svanehøj Tank Control Systems will deliver the tank gauging system for COOEC’s six new LNG tanks for the Longkou Nanshan LNG Terminal which is under construction. It …

China / Denmark / General news

Danish missions in China hosts event to share information on visa/work permit procedures

October 27, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China draws attention to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs experiencing an increased demand from business owners and employees for information on which …

China / General news / Sweden

“Confronting racism is a newer problem for Sweden” shared Asian American who is a victim of it

October 26, 2022October 27, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

An Asian American woman, Katherine Zhou who has lived in Stockholm, Sweden since 2020 spoke out about her experience with racism via Twitter on 20 October 2022 and later faced …

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Asian markets to prompt Carlsberg’s sales growth

October 26, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Growth numbers for the Asian markets are the driving force of Danish brewer Carlsberg’s sales numbers for the quarterly financial accounts. Conversably, the brewer’s growth numbers for Western Europe will …

China / International relations / Norway

Norway needs more time for considering trade with China

October 23, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Norwegian officials have recently stated they need more time to discuss a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China after eighteen years of negotiations. According to the South China Morning Post, Norway’s …

China / General news

Biden pressures China with export ban on microchips

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

American President Joe Biden has introduced a ban on exports of microchips and semiconductors to China infuriating the Chinese while leaving the atmosphere between the two countries at an absolute …

China / General news / Iceland

NATO pressures China on reluctance to condemn invasion of Ukraine

October 17, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

An unusually straightforward confrontation took place at the Arctic Circle Assembly on Saturday. Upon a speech from Dutch Navy Officer, Rob Bauer, chair of the alliance’s Military Committee, on the …

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North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile

October 14, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …

China / Iceland / International relations / Thailand

Iceland discusses opening consulate in Phuket

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Mr. Thórir Ibsen, the Icelandic Ambassador designated to the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, China visited Phuket Province, Thailand yesterday, 12 October 2022. The Ambassador discussed tourism and the opening …

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Study in Asia: A Guide for International Students

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Countries in Asia have become popular with students from foreign nations, thanks to the many great universities with high-quality schooling, lower fees, and efforts by their governments to market them …

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New collection of IKEA and Swedish House Mafia is launched

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

IKEA has recently launched the collection, “OBEGRÄNSAD” in collaboration with the electronic music artists, Swedish House Mafia this month, October 2022. The “OBEGRÄNSAD” or “unlimited” in Swedish is built on …

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Kim Jong-un: No reason to enter into dialogue with the enemies of North Korea

October 10, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

North Korea says it has conducted a military training involving tactical nuclear weapons. The military training was held on 25 October and attended by North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. This …

China / Entrepreneurship

Swedish roll-out in China of the popular sport ‘padel’

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 - by Joakim Persson - 2 Comments.

The sport padel is still quite new in Asia, but it has taken Sweden by storm – and more new markets in Europe are jumping onboard. In China this is …

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ScandAsia Magazine October 2022

October 9, 2022August 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The ScandAsia magazine for October 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia October 2022 You can also read …

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North Korea continues “missile testings”

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

According to South Korean Military, North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday night, local time, says Norwegian news media VG. The firing was the sixth missile testing North Korea …

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North Korea fires seventh missile upon joint South Korean-American counteract

October 6, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 1 Comment

Thursday morning local time, North Korea fired two short-ranged ballistic missiles from its capitol, Pyongyang. According to Danish newspaper Politiken, this was reported by South Korean officers to South Korean …

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Norway funds project to support gender equality

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

The Government of Norway (NORAD) funded the Global Program on Addressing Gender-Biases Selection (GBSS) in Asia 2020-2022 with a specific focus on Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The project’s goals are …

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Revenge partying

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

“Revenge traveling” was the term which the tourism industry invented to describe the boom in traveling activity that shot up as soon as all the Covid related traveling restrictions were …

Business in Asia / China / Innovation & Technology / IT Telecom / Thailand

First 5G center in Thailand by AIS and Chinese ZTE Corporation

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

AIS has partnered with a world-class digital technology developer from China, ZTE Corporation, to launch the first 5G innovation center, “5G AZ Center,” in Thailand. “5G is a technology to …

China / Denmark / General news / Sweden

China comments on gas pipelines leak in the Baltic Sea

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Mr.Geng Shuang expressed concerns over the recently reported gas leaks under the Baltic Sea during a UN Security Council on damage …

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Tusass and Ericsson connect Greenland with 5G

October 1, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Greenlandic phone company, Tusass together with the Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, announced to collaborate in building a 5G network in Greenland on Friday 30 September 2022. According to the press …

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Chinese VOYAH electric cars are shipped to Norway

September 30, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

The first 500 VOYAH FREE SUVs were shipped from Wuhan, China to Norway recently this week. As the pre-ordering of the cars in Norway started in June 2022, Torje Aleksander …

China / General news / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand

Norway, Sweden, and Israel central banks launch “Project Icebreaker” with BIS to explore central bank digital currencies

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

The official announcement of partnerships between the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Norway, Sweden, and Israel on “Project Icebreaker” to test international retail and remittance …

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Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved

September 22, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …

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How Globalization Has Helped The Asian Economy Grow

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The Asian economy has been on the rise in recent years. While many factors have contributed to this growth, globalization is undoubtedly one of the biggest players. By opening up …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Sweden

Volvo Cars announced to no longer sell petrol or diesel cars in Denmark

September 21, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Swedish manufacturer, Volvo Cars announced that it will no longer sell petrol or diesel vehicles in Denmark on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. The company is now exclusively focusing on …

China / Denmark / General news

Join “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” by DCCC

September 19, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is to organize a webinar, “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” on tomorrow, 20 September 2022, at 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Beijing Time). According …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Sustainability

CEO of Danish firm Grundfos praises China’s green ambitions

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Mr. HP Nanda, Water Utility CEO of Grundfos has spoken highly of China’s green ambitions in providing clean water supply in rural areas by 2025 and in reaching carbon peak …

China / General news / Sweden

Chinese rights lawyer awarded with Swedish Human Rights prize

September 18, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Foundation of Anna Dahlbäck Memorial Fund awarded the Chinese rights lawyer, Mr. Yu Wensheng with the “2022 Grant in Memory of Anna Dahlbäck” on 9 September 2022. Currently, …