Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
If it wasn’t for a Grammy-awarded singer and a peacock the lawn would have been empty. Keithen Carter is setting his voice free, crooning as he strolls across the grass …
Jazz on Grass – Danish Bangkok Embassy opens garden for music in the moonlight Read More
Starting in Malaysia, Danish Energy Efficiency Partners Sdn. Bhd. (DEEP), which is a partnership between Danish Management Group A/S and Danish Climate Investment Fund (managed by IFU) as partner is …
Danish Energy Efficiency Partners out to retrofit Southeast Asia Read More
Carlsberg denies that Cambrew, which brews Angkor beer and is half-owned by the Danish beer giant, illegally fired 11 beer promoters for striking against longer working hours and fixed-term contracts. Carlsberg …
Carlsberg Defends itself in conflict with beer selling bar staff Read More
Euromoney has awarded Nordea as the best provider of private banking services in the Nordic region and the Baltics for the eighth year in a row. Upon learning the …
Nordea wins 2016 Euromoney award for best private banking Read More
After a number of years in Singapore, Jan N. Lauridsen will now be located to Copenhagen to improve maritime business on the Scandinavian market. Jan N. Lauridsen is responsible for the American …
Headhunter is better placed in Copenhagen than Singapore Read More
It is a big job to have responsibility to promote educational, scientific and technological development of aquaculture in Asia. Luckily, the new elected President to The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) …
Great Dane is new President to World Aquaculture Society Asia Read More
Saturday the 6th February 2016 Danish public service broadcaster, DR, was airing the annual charity show, Danmarks Indsamling 2016. The final donations ended on 97 million DKK earmarked to help …
Danish TV-show funds projects in SEA Read More
Into his fourth year as Denmark’s Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur Nicolai Ruge shares insights on dealing with and building relations in Malaysia, and the vibrant Danish-Malaysian business exchange and strong …
The Malaysia door-opener: Danish Ambassador Nicolai Ruge Read More
Customisation and niche groups within the travel industry are increasing and the large tour operators with extensive experience in Scandinavia are belong to the trendsetters. As part of the Nordic …
Nordic tour operator launches love hotel in Thailand Read More
Thanks to an extraordinary and genuine interest from the Scandinavians in Pattaya, a new Nordic Music festival in the city exceeds all expectations according to its organizers. “The Orange feeling”, tagline …
Nordic festival in Pattaya was “surprisingly” successful Read More
Maersk Line moves their Asia headquarter in Singapore to Hong Kong. The relocation of their HQ in Asia happens after Maersk Line decided to merge its two largest Asian regions …
Maersk Line moves Asia HQ from Singapore to Hong Kong Read More
Berit Basse, Danish Ambassador in Singapore, is leaving the embassy this summer after four years of service due to a larger Ambassador shuffle. She will be replaced by Dorte Bech …
Danish Ambassador in Singapore leaves this summer Read More
Mikael Hemniti Winther, the Danish Ambassador in Bangkok, is set move to Bangladesh in the shuffle of Danish ambassadors this summer. The Ambassador has been accredited as the Danish Ambassador …
Danish Ambassador in Bangkok moves to Dhaka Read More
Every Scandinavians childhood memory is coming to China. The popular Danish-owned ice cream-truck company, Hjem-is, has agreed to a begin an icy business adventure in China. In cooperation with the …
Popular Nordic Ice Cream-Trucks are coming to China Read More
The farm-to-table movement is taking on a new face in Singapore, as land for farming is fast disappearing. Enter innovative and green solution solutions, that could address the national urban …
Singapore’s ‘Garden city’ gets a new meaning – going vertical Read More
Over 30 environmentally aware Scandinavians – mostly Danes – were gathered at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore on Tuesday 18 January 2016 hoping to be able to confront one …
Sustainable palm oil production and the haze Read More
Following on a week with Swedish jazz in 2015 jazz promoter Hans Wetterberg returns with his concept ‘Simply Scandinavian’ to Bangkok and the riverside flagship hotel Shangri-La Bangkok twice in …
Simply Scandinavian returns to Shangri-La Bangkok for a double in 2016 Read More
On 7 January 2016 Pandora hosted the Capital Markets Day in Thailand for analysts, institutional investors and media. The purpose of the event was to give an update on Pandora’s …
Pandora to expand concepts stores, Thailand production capacity Read More
In 2013 Carlsberg Group announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with a local privately-owned leading beverage company, Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) Breweries, to brew and market Carlsberg …
Carlsberg Establishes Greenfield Brewery in Myanmar with ALECTIA Read More
The Embassy of Denmark, Kuala Lumpur recommends to avoid the rally on 23 January 2016 in and around Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square), based on information made available. “The rally has …
Danish embassy warns of TPP demonstrations in Kuala Lumpur Read More
In mid January 2016 a delegation from the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilties visited Singapore to learn about the Singaporean public service. The visit included a site visit …
Danish delegation learned about the Singaporean public service Read More
Lisbeth Reuss-Schmidt has many butterflies in the stomach. The reason is that she just before Christmas was hired as the new team manager for LM’s (Luthersk Mission) mission work in …
Danish Luthersk Mission team leader prepares for Cambodia Read More
On Thursday January 14th 2016 it was time for the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) to see the return of an old friend – its yearbook ‘Denmark in Thailand – …
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce re-launches yearbook Read More
The New York Times has done an interactive list of the 52 places to visit in 2016. Among the many interesting places that ranges from the Mediterranean to Mozambique is …
Scandinavia, China and Indonesia on list of places to go in 2016 Read More
Previously ScandAsia told of Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Look of Silence’ being shortlisted together with 14 other films for the 2015 Academy Awards best documentary feature. The film has now made it …
Two Danish films nominated for an Oscar Read More
Norwegians’ dream came true ”You can now see it with your own eyes here in front of you. A beautiful home”. With these word Hans ”Hansi” Konrad from the Norwegian …
Thai-Norwegian dream came true: Opening of Baan Jing Jai 2016 Read More
To increase the retention of women following childbirth or adoption, the Maersk Group is from 4 April 2016 implementing a new maternity policy that improves benefits during and after maternity …
Maersk Group introduces improved maternity benefits worldwide Read More
School’s out for summer for most children, but a dozen Danish children abroad will be offered a scholarship to attend the Summer School in Denmark. Every year Danes Worldwide arranges a …
12 scholarships available for Danish children abroad Read More
Christmas is for many associated with getting together and socializing with the family. For those who found themselves alone in Singapore on Christmas Eve – like students, sailors or just …
Christmas at the Danish Seamens Church in Singapore Read More
Forbes’ annual ranking of the finest countries for business in 2015 is dominated by Europe, and escpecially Scandinavia. European countries represent two-thirds of the top 25 with Denmark taking first …
Denmark and Singapore in Forbes top ten Best Countries For Business Read More
The number of Nordic people who joined this year’s Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok was more than last year and but there were still seats available for a few more in …
Many joined Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok Read More
“We want to be even more close to our customers.” These words belongs to Kristian Svarrer, co-owner of Mermaid Maritime Vietnam JSC. His colleague and co-founder Jorgen Lundbaek agreed. …
Mermaid Maritime Vietnam opens new branch Read More
If a Danish pensioner lives outside of Europe, he must survive on basic pension of less than 6.000 DKK per month less tax to Denmark, will lose his/her right to …
Unfair Danish pension regulations Read MoreBlog post • Dec 25, 2015 17:28 ICT Scand-Media Group celebrated the year end with a party on 25 December 2015 sending thankful thought to the suppliers of the group. …
Scand-Media staff celebrates year end with a profit Read More
On Christmas Eve, 24 December 2015 the Embassy of Denmark China made the following announcement, in a service message for Danish citizens: “The Danish Embassy in Beijing has received information …
Danish embassy in Beijing warns its citizens of threats Read More
The 10th Anniversary Hitmanjazz Party is being held on 28 December in Bangkok featuring Scandinavian artists from Denmark as well as Sweden. Held at the Retro Live Café, Queen Sirikit …
Scandinavian artists at Bangkok Christmas anniversary Jazz party Read More
Many readers will have notice the announcement of the new Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for foreign visitors, available from 13 November 2015. In order to be able to get …
The correct Thailand Multiple Tourist Visa for Scandinavians Read More
Ib Ottesen came to Thailand as a 21-year-old trainee to be a merchant marine officer. But having arrived Bangkok, he took leave and instead made a living for himself playing …
From Pattaya to Nashville – Ib Ottesen goes on a musical journey Read More
At a small garden cafe in Ho Chi Minh City (locally known as Saigon), the heat of the noon sun poured over the wrought-iron tables. With iced coffee in hand, …
Christiania-born singing teacher premiered new Bond film in Vietnam Read More
Danish DLG supplies farmers with feed from its own factories, seed grain, fertilizer, agricultural lime, crop protection, fuel and much more besides for daily operations. For nearly two years, DLG …
New pig feed factory by Danish DLG in Chi Read More
Tthe 146-meter-long freighter Thorco Cloud, which the Danish Thorco Shipping co-owns, sank Wednesday afternoon on the 16th of December off Singapores coast after the ship collided with the tanker Stolt …
Danish cargo ship has sunk in the Singapore Strait after a collision Read More
With a distinct focus on science and research in the pursuit for ergonomic perfection and physical wellbeing, Ergoworks and the Danish company Steppie launched the Steppie Balancing Board this Thursday, …
Danish product Steppie is launched in Singapore Read More
Inuka, the first polar bear born in the tropics, turns 25 this year and Singapore Zoo has kicked-off a 10-day celebration along with a photo exhibition to raise awareness on …
Arctic Future photo exhibition at Singapore Zoo’s Frozen Tundra Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai in early December co-hosted a seminar focusing on how creators of smart devices use design strategically to increase value for their users. This question …
Smart Device seminar held in Shanghai Read More
On Friday 4 December, the Danish Business Association Singapore‘s annual Christmas Lunch was held at Swiss Club. DABS had invited the whole Danish community and their Asian friends for a …
DABS’ Christmas Lunch 2015 at Swiss Club Read More
The 17th annual Nordic Christmas Dinner & Dance in Kuala Lumpur took place on Saturday 28 November at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur Hotel. 406 members and spouses of the four …
Nordic Christmas Dinner & Dance held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Human rights are increasingly recognized in Vietnam, stated the Embassy of Denmark. On November 12-13, 2015, the Danish Embassy and Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences co-hosted an international conference in …
Danish Embassy Vietnam co-hosted human rights education Read More
Yesterday the United Nations Human Rights Day was marked all over the world. In Singapore, Government representatives and the EU Delegation to Singapore hosted a seminar at the beautiful Raffles …
United Nations Human Rights Day in Singapore Read More Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Look of Silence’ is among 15 films competing for the 2015 Academy Awards best documentary feature. Produced in by Final Cut for Real in Denmark, The film is …
Danish documentary shortlisted for the Oscars Read More
On 4 December the LEGO Group inaugurated their brand new facilities for the office in Singapore – one of the company’s five main offices around the world. This new main …
LEGO expands Singapore office, new China factory Read More