Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The result of 10 years of research, in a collaboration between University of Copenhagen and Central Institute of Economic Management has been published (on 5 Aug 2015) in the report …
Danida-supported Nordic rural development research study Vietnam Read More
On 1 August 2015 the official opening of Radiometer Medical’s new office in Petaling Jaya took place. The Danish Ambassador, Nicolai Ruge, was present to officiate the festive opening together …
Radiometer Medical (Denmark) goes direct in Malaysia Read More
A dream recently came true for Balazs Judik from Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark. He was selected to live and work in Shanghai for three months as a marketing coordinator for …
Business Academy Aarhus student wins internship in Shanghai Read More
Jan Top Christensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines, has shared insights with the Danish Export Association on the Southeast-Asian country’s shipbuilding sector: The Philippines was ranked as the world’s …
Danish ambassador, the Philippines: ”A future force in maritime sector” Read More
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik visited Malaysia from 30 July to 3 August 2015, where he attend the International Olympic Committee session, opened the new regional office of Arla …
Sum up of Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik’s visit to Malaysia Read More
During his end of July until early August 2015 visit to Malaysia H.R. H. Crown Prince Frederik presented the Danish Export Association’s Diploma and HRH Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour to …
HRH Crown Prince Frederik presents Medal of Honour, Danish export diploma to Carlsberg Malaysia Read More
The 2015 edition of the ‘Doing business in Malaysia‘ Summer Course by Business Academy Aarhus, held at the University of Kuala Lumpur, is being held on 26 July to 7 …
Danish ambassador visits summer business course in Kuala Lumpur Read More
In 2015 a new auspicious occasion has arrived for Queen Margrethe II of the Kingdom of Denmark to head east. Following on 2014’s state visit to China Her Majesty the …
Denmark’s State Visit to Indonesia Oct 2015, with business delegation announced Read More
On 30 July 2015 the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing hosted the signing of an agreement between CAISSA Touristic and Scandinavian Tourist Board. The agreement is concerns the first direct …
Tourist agreement for first direct flights to Copenhagen from China Read More
SAS and Finnair are getting some competition on the China routes, as direct charter flights from China to Copenhagen have been announced Beijing Capital Airlines, while a forthcoming route to …
Chinese airlines plan for new routes to Copenhagen and Helsinki Read More
Singapore has appointed an Indian-origin businessman as the country’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Denmark. Karan Singh Thakral has served as Singapore’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. He is an Executive Director …
Singapore appoints Indian Businessman as Ambassador to Denmark Read More
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik from Denmark opens the new Arla office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It will be the main office for all of the company’s activities in …
The Danish Crown Prince opens Arla’s new business region in Asia – Arla Foods Read More
From the over 100,000 festival-goers at the 2015 edition–the 45th– of one of Europe’s most legendary and long-lasting music festivals, Roskilde Festival, held in early July, pee was collected by …
‘Beercycling’ – “From piss to pilsner” at Danish Roskilde Festival Read More
In 2013, the Danish entrepreneur Ole Kassow started a project called Cycling Without Age where volunteers take elderly people on bike rides. It quickly became a success in Denmark and …
Danish cycling project is coming to Singapore Read More
Lars Kruse Thomsen and Steven Tynan are the two creators behind Danish Loft Design – a new furniture concept to Bangkok. In less than two months, the two Danes have …
Danish simplicity to Bangkok Read More
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) held its signature Speed Networking Night at the Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, on Monday June 15, 2015. Around 70 members and guests …
NBCP holds another signature ‘Speed Networking Night’ in Manila Read More
Chief of Defense of Denmark General Peter Bartram was on a five-day visit to China in mid-June, with increasing and strengthened cooperation between Denmark and China in the field of …
Denmark’s Chief of Defense, General Peter Bartram in China Read More
Upon the departures of ambassadors Friis Arne Petersen and John Nielsen, from China and Vietnam respectively during the summer of 2015, ScandAsia can announce the new Danish ambassadors that have …
Next Danish Ambassadors appointed for China and Vietnam Read More
In June 2014 Carlsberg Malaysia set up the J. C. Jacobsen Foundation, as a community outreach and an extension of the robust Corporate Social Responsibility program of the international Danish …
Carlsberg’s J.C. Jacobsen Foundation starts off with active first year Read More
Media has revealed a Danish citizen as the buyer of the priciest flat up until now in Asia. Daniel Aaxman, a company director with a Danish passport, has, according to …
Danish buyer breaks new record in Asia for Hong Kong home Read MoreOn Saturday, Danish Ole Kassow, founder of Cycling Without Age, will be visiting Shimano Cycling World in Singapore to present a new concept that gives elderly people the opportunity to get …
Danish concept ‘Cycling Without Age’ is coming to Singapore Read More
On June 25, 2015 The Danish Embassy, Vietnam signed an agreement with three Vietnamese banks to support energy efficiency initiatives for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). “Denmark and Danish …
Denmark and Vietnamese banks sign energy efficiency support Read More
Danish Ambassador John Nielsen has met (end of June 2015) with Mr Lê Hoàng Quân, the Chairman of the People’s Committee in Ho Chi Minh City in connection with the …
Vietnam holds farewell ceremony for Danish Ambassador John Nielsen Read More
The Danish Ambassador has been awarded the honorary title of “Friendship Ambassador” by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC). The honorary title was conferred upon Ambassador …
China awards Denmark’s Friis Arne Petersen “Friendship Ambassador” Read MoreAfter 17 years as chaplain for the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, Hans Aage now returns to Denmark. A farewell event will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at Mariner’s …
Danish chaplain leaves Hong Kong Read MoreDanish Kristina Kunz Kharazmi lives in Dubai, and she has been gathering and donating Lego to school children in Manila. In a small city on the outskirts of Manila, 80 schoolchildren get to …
Danish Lego to Manila school children Read More
International art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur connects artists from six countries. Among the creative minds is Danish artist Charlotte Donvang. Charlotte Donvang has been living in Malaysia since 2003 and …
Danish colourful art in Kuala Lumpur Read More‘Perception Blind Massage’ is a new massage place concept to Bangkok. The place is providing employment for blind or visually impaired therapists, who demonstrate their unique talent for massage therapy …
A perception of blind massage Read MoreWhat started out as a final event for the summer season in the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, has grown to be one of the annual highlights for Danes living …
A peak at Danish Olympics in Hong Kong Read MoreBangkok Business Presentation is a new networking group that allows even small companies to come and present their company for other networkers. The founder is Dane Henrik Jensen. “The reason …
Dane starts new business networking group in Bangkok Read More
On Saturday June 6, 2015 World Wide Views (WWViews), a global citizen consultation initiative, took place in 80 other countries across the globe. In Vietnam the event in Hanoi was …
World Wide Views on Climate and Energy: Vietnam citizen consultation Read More“We just installed an IPTV box for future events,” Bent Laasholdt says. He is the Danish owner of Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant in Bangkok. The place now shows TV from Scandinavia, which …
Scandinavian TV can now be watched at Admiralen Bangkok Read MoreDanes Worldwide, a global association working to assist and improve rights for Danes living abroad, celebrates the dual citizenship law coming into force September 1st. On the same occasion this years ‘Dane …
Danes Worldwide celebrates dual citizenship Read MoreSurprisingly enough, according to a survey made by World Economic Forum in 2013, Malaysia has better railroad infrastructure than Denmark and Sweden. Malaysia ranks 17, and Denmark is ranked 19 and Sweden …
Malaysia’s railroad systems better than Sweden and Denmark Read More
On June 18, in Hanoi, a MoU signing ceremony between Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam MOIT) and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building on cooperation in …
Vietnam signs renewable energy cooperation with Denmark Read More
Following the signing of an earlier MOU (memorandum of understanding) between Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and the Danish Ministry of Environment during the Singapore International Water …
Singapore signs another Danish MOU – with VCS Denmark Read More
The President of DABS, Lars Kyvsgaard, has announced that he is resigning since he is moving back to Denmark. Jakob Bergholdt, CEO of Norden, will be the temporary president but …
President of DABS resigns Read MoreHong Kong Vikings is the name of the new Scandinavian football team. The spirit of the team is to combine football with the opportunity to meet other expats and enjoy a …
New Scandinavian football team in Hong Kong Read More
In early June, 2015, Danish Ambassador John Nielsen received two medals of honour for the outstanding results achieved during the Ambassador’s five years term here in Vietnam. Minister of Agriculture …
Medals of honour for Denmark’s Ambassador to Vietnam Read More
As previously published by ScandAsia Singapore not only celebrates its 50th anniversary and independence this year but also celebrates the 50th anniversary for diplomatic relations with Denmark and the two …
The Mermaid and the Merlion – 50 years with Denmark and Singapore Read More
To celebrate the European Climate Diplomacy Day the Danish Embassy in Beijing on June 17th opened its doors for a group of journalists, NGO’s and followers of the Embassy’s social …
Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing celebrates Climate Action Day Read MoreDanish Mogens Lykketoft is soon to become President of the UN General Assembly. His vision is clear: UN has to change. Climate and social equality will be the central focus in the next …
Danish upcoming President of the UN General Assembly: China show us the way Read MoreThe Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has just signed an agreement with Myanmar. The agreement is suppose to ensure Myanmar with a stable energy supply and welcomes Vestas on a …
Myanmar welcomes Vestas Read MoreAll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. That is the premise of the third Human Rights Human Dignity International Film Festival, a weeklong event that …
Scandinavian documentaries on human rights film festival in Yangon Read MoreMay 30, the Consulate General and the Innovation Centre in Shanghai gave Chinese parents presentations about Danish educational matters. The parents especially wanted to learn how Danes go about parenting …
Chinese parents interested in Danish educational matters Read More
Danish Planet Saigon would like to invite everyone to the event ‘Valgflæsk’ on June 18. Location is MadHouse. On Thursday, the next Danish general elections will be held. “Just because some of us …
Danish Planet Saigon celebrates Danish election in Vietnam Read More
Bjarne Wildau Nielsen, a veteran Danish journalist in Asia, celebrated on Saturday 13 June 2015 his 25 year anniversary as an Asia reporter. Bjarne Wildau highlights some of the many changes …
Danish veteran journalist celebrates 25 years in Asia Read More
Kai Thybro Nielsen, a colorful member and staunch supporter of the Danish community in Kuala Lumpur passed away on 26 May 2015. The funeral took place on 4 June i Gladsaxe …
Kai Thybro Nielsen passed away Read MoreThis week, Bangkok experienced a wave of lightning, and torrential overnight rain left the city flooded. The monsoon season in Thailand has begun, and looking at the weather forecast more lightning will strike the city the …
Increased risk of lightning in big cities Read MoreThis weekend, the Danish band Dúné joins the ‘Voice of the Youth’ festival in Yangon. Besides one other international band from France, 30 local bands from Myanmar will be playing on the scene. …
Danish Electro-rock band plays in Yangon Read More