Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark’s next Ambassador to Malaysia, Jesper Vahr, has arrived in Malaysia to take up his new post (photographed ere with his wife, Ane). 7 November was his first working day …
Denmark’s new ambassador finally arrived to Malaysia Read More
On 23 October Danfoss Drives, a world leader in variable speed control of electric motors, launched the inaugural ‘Danfoss Drives Southeast Asia Energy Efficiency Tour’ to Support Malaysia’s Industry 4.0 …
Danfoss’ Southeast Asia energy efficiency bus tour Read More
On 17 October, the new Ambassador of the European Union to Myanmar, Mr Kristian Schmidt (Denmark), handed over his credentials to the President of the Union of Myanmar, U Htin …
Dane Kristian Schmidt EU’s new Ambassador to Myanmar Read More
Danish EMS-partner (Electronics manufacturing services) GPV announced in late September that they would invest in capacity extensions in both Denmark and Thailand. “Things are happening very quickly right now, and …
Danish GPV increases capacity in Thailand Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerc in China, DCCC, is inviting you for an update on the outcome of the 19th Communist Party Congress in Beijing. Co-founder of Trivium/China and former …
Danes in China invite to post-Communist Party Congress briefing Read More
To honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, craftspeople of the Danish jewellery company Pandora, which has over 12,400 Thai jewellery artisans, have manufactured 12,999 Daradat flowers. The pieces were presented …
Pandora produced 12,999 Daradat flowers for Thai Royal Cremation Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is on 26 October hosting the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at Shangri-la Fort. NordCham Philippines, in partnership with the European Philippines Business Network …
CSR theme at upcoming Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon Manila Read More
On 17 October Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Rasmus A. Kristensen gave an opening speech at the conference ‘Religion journalism in Asia’ at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara(UMN). The conference which was organized …
Denmark supported religion journalism conference Read More
NordCham Philippines extends their deepest gratitude to their sponsors for supporting the Crayfish Party 2017, which was held last September 16, 2017 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. NordCham’s biggest …
Nordic Crayfish Party 2017 Read More
Damco’s expertise is not just freight movements, but the entire sequence of interdependent connections that make goods visible and available wherever, whenever. With that in mind, Damco on 5 October …
Danish freight company Damco opened in Cambodia Read More
In Ebeltoft, a romantic town near Randers and Arhus in Denmark, a house carries the intriguing name “Lille Siam” or in English “Little Siam”. And yes, indeed it has a …
Historical Thai-Danish house for sale in Ebeltoft, Denmark Read More
CaoHeJing Guigu Creative Headquarters, Shanghai Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects’ design for the new CaoHeJing Guigu Creative Headquarters in Shanghai broke ground on Monday 18th September. Developed by government-backed CaoHeJing Hi-Tech …
Ground breaking ceremonies in China for Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Read More
On 13 September Denmark’s new Ambassador Rasmus A. Kristensen gave a presentation in a high level plenary on renewable energy and energy security at the EBTKE ConEx 2017 conference. The …
Denmark shared clean energy transition insights at ConEx Read More
The Creative Business Cup (CBC), a global ecosystem, network and start-up competition for creative, each year gathers the national winners to compete in its global finals in Copenhagen, including participants …
Assigned to re-write Denmark’s identity: Create Business Cup Read MoreOn Thursday, 12 October 2017, the regular networking event of Danish Thai Chamber of commerce has moved to The Captain’s Pub at Hotel Mermaid, Sukhumvit soi 29. The purpose is …
DTCC Networking and double Birthday Party Read More
Scandinavian Women’s Association (SWA) loves welcoming newcomers to Singapore! SWA attended welcoming events in early September both at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church and later at the Danish Seamen’s Church. Individuals …
Scandinavian Women’s Association welcoming to Singapore Read More
The Harapan rainforest is managed as an ecosystem restoration concession. It’s rich biodiversity includes the Sumatran Tiger, Asian Elephant, Malayan Tapir, Sunbear and numerous birds and reptiles. Harapan is also …
Denmark supports Sumatra rainforests conservation Read More
On 26 September Denmark’s Ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen was kindly welcomed by the Grand Imam Prof. Nasaruddin Umar at his first visit to the largest mosque in South East Asia, …
Danish ambassador visited Istiqlal Mosque Read More
On 24 September the Nordic Embassies: Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi joined forces and thousands …
Nordics in Hanoi Pride Parade Read More
Therese Hermann arrived in late August as the new Head of Trade at the Danish Embassy in Jakarta. “We’d like you to meet our new dynamic and enthusiastic colleague Therese. …
Therese Hermann new Danish Head of Trade, Indonesia Read More
The 3 Group with mobile network services in Denmark and Sweden as well as Austria, Italy, Ireland, and the UK is now offering its cheap “3LikeHome” roaming service when visiting …
3 Group launches ‘3LikeHome’ cheap roaming in Thailand Read More
The Nordic workshop ‘Responsible Business Conduct for Nordic companies in Thailand – What, Why and How’ will take place on Thursday, 9 November 2017 at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok. …
Nordic Corporate Responsibility workshop Bangkok invitation Read More
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on 15 September announced a Danish start-up, ERNIT, among the finalists for the 2017 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Awards. These are among the …
Danish start-up finalist in Singapore’s Global FinTech competition Read More
On 20 September the Embassy of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark had invited high-level guests and important stakeholders to Shangri-La Hotel for a grand celebration themed ‘The Nordic Way‘. The …
Joint Nordic Jakarta reception: The Nordic Way Read More
Denmark is in focus as a knowledge nation as His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Frederik is visiting the Chinese capital Beijing and the southern Chinese city Guangzhou during 23-26 September. …
Crown Prince of Denmark visiting China Read More
The Denmark-inspired ‘Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030’ (P4G), a new global climate alliance aiming to become a new engine to drive green growth, was launched on …
China, Indonesia, Vietnam joins Denmark in new climate alliance Read More
Danish Crown Prince Frederik kicked off the final of the third Sino-Nordic Cup Football Tournament in Beijing on Sept. 23, the first day of his visit to China. Chinese State …
Crown Prince Frederik at Sino-Nordic Cup Read More
Carsten Lehn, the founder of the Danish furniture company DAFI Tropicdane in Vietnam, has together with his wife Le Nguyen Da Bich sold DAFI Tropicdane to the Danish furniture factory Carl …
Carsten Lehn sells DAFI Tropicdane to Danish furniture company Read More
Vinamilk’s chief marketing officer, Phan Minh Tiên (R), and Chr. Hansen’s vice president, Lasse Nagell, on Thursday 21 September signed a strategic co-operation agreement in Copenhagen, Denmark. The deal is …
Vinamilk expands cooperation with Danish firm Chr. Hansen Read More
On Wednesday, September 20, Thomas Egebo, Secretary of State of the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, presided over the presentation of the Energy Outlook Report for Vietnam in 2017 in …
Danish Energy Outlook Report for Vietnam presented Read More
Thomas Egebo, Secretary of State of the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate (second left) and other distinguished guests pose for a photo after the company’s ribbon cutting ceremony. …
Grundfos opened new head office in HCM City Read More
“Du forsvinder” – Peter Schønau Fog’s drama “You Disappear” – has been chosen to represent Denmark in the Foreign Language Oscar category. The movie was presented and chosen for the …
Danish movie “Du Forsvinder” chosen for Oscar nomination Read More
Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway will along with other European nations present how Singaporean students can study in the Nordic countries at the annual Study In Europe education fair to …
Promotion to study in the Nordic countries Read More
A new global climate initiative – P4G – was launched Wednesday by the Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen at the General Assembly of the UN in New York. “P4G” …
Denmark plays central role in new global climate initiative Read More
LEGO – the legendary Danish toymaker – has announced plans to lay off 8 percent of its staff and revamp its business after reporting its first fall in sales in …
Lego planning massive layoffs Read More
Danish prosecutors say two men, including a Finnish national, have been charged with violating Denmark’s terrorist laws by traveling to Syria and Somalia to receive weapons training and join extremist …
Danish prosecutors take ISIS recruits to court Read More
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S [A.P. Moller – Maersk] has signed an agreement on 20 September to sell Maersk Tankers A/S [Maersk Tankers] to APMH Invest A/S, a subsidiary of …
A.P. Møller to acquire Maersk Tankers Read More
The Danish fast track visa service called “Red Carpet” has in Thailand been changed. Relatives and corporate business partners, who were previously covered by the fast track visa agreement between …
Spouses and business partners no longer covered by DTCC “Red Carpet” agreement Read More
The Red Carpet Program offers simplified procedures for obtaining Danish Schengen visas for applicants who travel regularly to Denmark for business purposes. The aim is to assist non Danish companies, …
What is the Danish Red Carpet Program? Read More
The Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok was as impressive a feast as ever. Beside the many kilos of crayfish, lots of other delicacies made it possible to eat and drink …
Scandinavian Crayfish Party 2017 Good Fun! Read More
As the four Nordic drivers on the Formula 1 circuit in 2017 are battling it out in Singapore, namely Kevin Magnussen (Den), Kimi Räikkönen (Fin), Marcus Ericsson (Swe), and Valtteri …
Singapore to host Formula 1 for another four years Read More
The diplomatic missions of the respective Nordic countries to Thailand have anncounce the inaugural Nordic Film Festival 2017 to take place in Bangkok from 28 September to 1 October 2017, …
New Nordic film festival in Bangkok Read More
Hotel Manager Michael Gaarde-Nielsen is in a prime position to give the best possible update from Karon Beach on Phuket, a beach previously very much dominated by tourists from the …
Hotelier Michael Gaarde-Nielsen showcases “new” Karon beach, Phuket Read More
The Danish Church in Bangkok on Thursday 14 September 2017 signed an agreement with the Church of Christ in Thailand to cooperate regarding admin and Christ Services. The MOU was …
Danish Church Bangkok signs MoU with Church of Christ Thailand Read More
Chief Executive Officer and Member of Management Board at Saxo Bank A/S, Kim Fournais, was the keynote speaker and spoke of SaxoBank’s visions for future involvement in Asia during a …
Saxo Bank held presentation on future in Asia Read More
Their most popular song has up to date nearly 410 milion views on YouTube. What Danish pop act could be behind such an achievement than the dance pop act AQUA! …
Danish Pop phenomenon Aqua to Singapore! Read More
Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen is being welcomed as the new Danish ambassador to Jakarta by the Embassy of Denmark, Indonesia, arriving on 10 September. “He is eager get started building on …
Denmark’s new ambassador arrives to Jakarta Read More
H.E. Mrs Dorte Bech Vizard, Danish Ambassador to Singapore, will be part of the Opening Panel and give a speech about ‘Innovations in eldercare – a lifelong journey’ at the …
Danish Ambassador, Singapore to give eldercare innovation speech Read More
Blue Ocean Robotics (Denmark) on 14 August announced the opening of Blue Ocean Robotics SEA (Southeast Asia) with base in Singapore, where the needs of a rapidly ageing society and …
Blue Ocean Robotics arrives to Asia via Singapore JV Read More
igital Disruptions & Transformations: Are Asian organisations prepared to thrive in the new digital economy? According to the new survey by Thomson Reuters, 78% of Asian businesses view disruption as …
Danish, Swedish attendance at TechX Asia 2017 Read More