Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
“National University of Singapore” is not only the best university in Southeast Asia and China, but it is also better than any Scandinavian University. It is Times Higher Education who …
University in Singapore beats both Chinese and Scandinavian universities Read MoreFinnair, the Finnish carrier, has seen a strong growth in number of airline’s passengers in September, especially in Asia and Europe.According to Finnair, the traffics on its regular routes especially …
Finnair sees increase in passengers in Asia and Europe Read MoreAccording research firm Gartner Inc, Finnish Nokia is more likely to outperform Taiwan-based HTC Corp. in China’s Windows Phone 8 (WP8) market because of its better product portfolio. Although HTC …
Finnish Nokia to prevail over Taiwanese HTC in China’s WP8 market Read MoreFor anyone having a business with Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai, the email server there is undergoing maintenance from today until Thursday 11 October.During this time, the staff at …
Email down at Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai Read More
Gitte Johansen, the Danish photographer and graphic designer at International Design House, turned her passion of taking photos into her profession. She moved to Hong Kong seven years ago to …
From passion to profession Read MoreA leading Hong Kong Theatre, Theatre du Pif, will present “A Doll’s House” by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen at Sheung Wan Civic Centre in Hong Kong on 19-21 October 2012. …
Theatre du Pif presents A Doll’s House by Norwegian playwright in Hong Kong Read MoreChina Communications Construction Company (CCCC), which also call themself “The Company” has contacted Femern A/S, Danish state-own company in charge of the project planning in relation to the establishment of …
Chinese company wants to build Femern-connection Read MoreThe Danish company wants to grow in Colombia, Egypt, Ukraine, Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as Vietnam in the years to come, Jesper Hoiland, who heads Novo’s international operations, said …
Novo to train 10.000 Asian doctors annually Read MoreChinese super city Guangzhou has forged partnership with Danish non-profit organisation “Index: Design to improve life”. The new partnership aims to ensure the formation of a sustainable design based development …
Danish sustainable design to China’s “factory of the world” Read MoreAfter Saab, a former US General Motors’ subsidiary, being filed for bankruptcy in December last year, the company has filed a three-billion-dollar claim in a US court against General Motors …
GM denies all criminal actions and intent filed by Spyker, Saab Read MoreAs China has been following its 12th Five-year Plan which aims to promote a low-carbon economy, experts say that the country’s green transition will boost the economy both in its domestic market …
China’s green transition boosts domestic and global economy Read MoreFinnish know-how in glass can be seen in the areas of design, education and art also in China. The interior glass wall of the Wuxi opera house, which opened in …
Finnish glass artists to work in Chinese factories Read MoreA new top-class soccer academy is now open in Shanghai. Representing the first of its kind in Shanghai, the Ebbe Sand Soccer Academy is located in the districts of Pudong …
Ebbe Sand has established soccer-academy in Shanghai Read MoreA delegation from Chinese tycoon Huang Nubo’s investment company Zhongkun Investment Group Co Ltd and China Development Bank has been on a three day visit to Denmark. They spent one …
Chinese tycoon and poet remain interested in building H.C.Andersen Park Read MoreIn June Arla (global dairy company and a co-operative owned by Danish, Swedish and German dairy farmers) entered a ten-year contract with Chinese food company Biostime to produce up to …
Chinese food company creates jobs in Denmark Read MoreThe Swedish singer-songwriter Sophie Zelmani comes to China on a three day- three gigs tour, which brings her to Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai. It will be her first ever appearance …
Sophie Zelmani on tour in China Read MoreTongji students had the opportunity to get a closer look at Danish education and career, when Sino-Danish Network presented opportunities at Danish universities and companies at Aalto Design Factory, Tongji …
Danish education and career promoted at Tongji University Read MoreNorwegian architect firm Niels Torp has won the competition to build China Eastern Airlines new headquarter in Shanghai. The new headquarter will consist of 13 connected buildings totalling 225,000 square …
Norwegian architect creates new headquarter for China Eastern Airlines Read MoreChina’s Tsuji Heavy Industries recently held the steel cutting ceremony for a LNG-fuelled multipurpose vessel for Norwegian ro-ro operator Nor Lines. It is the first of two natural gas-powered (LNG) …
China to build LNG-powered vessels for Norway Read MoreIda Auken, Danish Minister for the Environment and Chen Lei, Chinese Minister for Water Resources, met today in Zhengzhou. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the relationship between …
Ida Auken in China to promote Danish water solutions Read MoreIn the weeks up to the big pool party for the new students in Hong Kong, emails were written and sent out to universities in both Denmark and Hong Kong. …
Pool Party for YP and Students in Hong Kong Read MoreDanish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt gave an interview with Chinese media Xinhua about the strategic partnership between the two countries, following a recent visit where business deals worth USD 3.4 …
Strategic partnership between China and Denmark Read MoreFollowing the report last year about the plan of Chinese tycoon Huang Nubo to buy the land in an isolated part of Iceland to build a resort being turned down, …
Green light for Chinese tycoon to rent land to build resort in Iceland Read MoreFinnish mobile phone maker Nokia Corp has recently set up its Experience & Innovation Center in Beijing to create a platform for mobile internet start-ups in China. The center will …
Nokia establishes innovation center in Beijing Read MoreAcquired by Chinese firm Geely from Ford in 2010, Volvo Car Corporation announced on Friday it would cut up to 400 temporary consultant positions and has reportedly issued an ultimatum …
Volvo cuts costs and strives to improve demand in China Read MoreHere is a cheerful event for anyone who is interested in the art of photography. The 12th Pingyao International Photography Festival (PIP) opened today in the ancient section of the city of …
International Photo Festival in Chinese ancient city Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce together with the Swedish Club in Shanghai celebrated their annual crayfish party on September 15th, 2012. Held at Paulaner Bräuhaus (Expo), more than 240 happy …
Swedish Crayfish Party in Shanghai Read MoreDanish Minister of Business and Growth Ole Sohn recently discussed the idea of building Han Christian Andersen theme park, based on H.C. Andersen’s world-famous adventures and children’s tales, to attract …
Danish Minister urges investment in H.C. Andersen theme park to attract Chinese tourists Read MoreOn 15 September 2012, staff of Danish Embassy in Beijing participated in the charity bazaar “Love Knows No Borders”. Initiated by Madame Le Aimei, the wife of Chinese Minister of …
Danish Embassy participates in charity bazaar in Beijing Read MoreNorwegian furniture brand Stressless, famous for their comfortable reclining chairs, presented their latest model, Voyager, at the 18th China Furniture Expo on 12-15 September 2012 in Shanghai. Siri Borgen, Consul …
Stressless at the 18th China Furniture Expo Read MoreOn the 14th of September, the Finnish Business Council in Shanghai (FBCS) invited Ms. Leena Luckas (Sinologist) to share her insights into the Finnish leadership behavior from the Chinese perspective. …
Sinologist talks about Finnish leadership behavior from Chinese perspective Read MoreOn 10 September 2012, during her visit to China, Danish Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr visited China International Optics Fair (CIOF) at China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) …
Danish Minister visits China international optics fair Read MoreOn 13 September 2012 Danish Prime Minister H.E. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Danish and Chinese officials, and high level representatives, including CEOs and specialists, from the Danish and Chinese maritime industry attended …
Denmark and China collaborate in maritime study Read MoreIn cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in China, Sweden’s official website in Chinese – Sweden.cn – and the Consulate General of Sweden are inviting creative Chinese citizens to capture …
Photo competition for “Innovative Sweden” exhibition Read MoreDespite the early hour, a lot of people were eager to hear the Swedish Minister of Trade, Dr. Ewa Björling, speak to the members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce …
Breakfast Seminar with Dr. Ewa Björling Read MoreFrom today until 19 September, Swedish theatre company Strindbergs Intima Teater is presenting their “Strinberg’s World” play at the Beijing Fringe Festival. Strindberg’s World is a tribute to the famous …
Swedish ‘Strinberg’s World’ at Beijing Fringe Festival Read MorePresident of SKF China, Erik Nelander, was awarded with the prestigious Magnolia award at the ceremony of the Magnolia Award on September 14. The award was presented to him by …
Magnolia Award for SKF President Erik Nelander Read MoreMembers of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai participated in the annual Welcome Back Barbecue at Paustians Showroom and Anken Green Roof terrace near Suzhou Creek in Shanghai on …
Danish BBQ Party on the Rooftop Read MoreSwedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Chinese Tsinghua University launch a new cloud based internet service making it possible for students to attend lectures anytime at both universities no …
Sweden and China launch new education and science cooperation Read MoreBefore the Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Tuesday, she met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Premier Wen welcomed Thorning-Schmidt to Tianjin. Thorning-Schmidt emphasized the importance …
Danish PM met with Wen Jiabao Read MoreThe Danish Team Christina Watches-Onfone won first stage,a team time trial, of Tour of China . German Stefan Schumacher winning the stage with team leader Michael Rasmussen second both Team …
Martin Pedersen in yellow jersey in Tour of China Read MoreWhen Danish Prime Minister, Mrs. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, arrived in Beijing Monday 10 September, 2012, she held an opening speech for the new students at Sino-Danish Center (SDC), joined several bilateral …
Danish Prime Minister visits SDC and Carlsberg in China Read MoreChina Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. said Monday it is raising around HK$10.395 billion ($1.34 billion) in a H-share private placement. The three subscribers to the private placement offering are Singapore’s …
The Central Bank of Norway to invest in China Pacific Insurance Read MoreFisker Karma, a car designed by Danish Henrik Fisker, must be the sexist electric and environmental friendly car in the world. After a successful introduction of the car at the …
Fisker Karma to enter the Chinese market Read MoreDenmark wants to strengthen trade partnership with China. After President Hu Jintao visit to Denmark June 2012, two Danish ministers has been visiting China and today Prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt arrives …
Danish invasion in China – by ministers Read MoreOn Friday 7 September, 2012, the Finnish Business Council in Shanghai (FBCS) hosted the annual golf tournament at Lakes Course, Binhai Golf Club in Nanhui. This year, they had 23 …
FBCS Annual Golf Tournament Read More“They all love each other and they all love the customers. And all the customers are perfect too. And they’re all the same. Just like the bosses; the same”. “Team …
Norwegian Satire in Chinese language Read MoreThe nursing home project D’care is aimed at establishing a sustainable nursing home operating under the same standards as the Danish model, in Western China. The idea behind the project …
Export of Danish Nursing knowledge to China Read MoreVolvo Car Group’s operating profit for first half year shrinks from SEK 1.529 billion in 2011 to just SEK 239 million in 2012. Volvo lost market shares on all markets …
Volvo profit plunge Read MoreChina has one of the biggest electronic industries in the world, while Denmark is famous for its design solutions. These two merits could be combined to mutual benefit. A meeting …
Danish Design and Chinese Electronics Read More