Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The award for Danish business person of the year in China went to Jens Eskelund, the managing director of Maersk China Ltd., the Maersk groups investment company in China, …
Danish Business Person of the Year celebrated at gala party in Shanghai Read More
With national fertility rates continually dropping, the Danish school system’s sex education curriculum will no longer just teach teens how to prevent getting pregnant, it will also encourage young people …
Danish students to be taught to have babies Read More
Earlier than expected the Danish Foreign Ministry has been able to reveal the ambassador rotation for 2015. While the present Danish Ambassador to China Friis Arne Petersen will move from Beijing …
The next Danish ambassador to China is revealed Read More
Denmark has supported the replacement of 32 water piped schemes in 13 Mekong Delta provinces. Here normal electric water pumps have been replaced by solar and wind energy pumps helping …
Denmark provides solar-, wind-powered water pumps on Mekong Read More
European Union has decided on a “trial basis” to relax some Schengen Visa procedures for Chinese travelers. The good news is shared by the Danish Embassy in Beijing where Ambassador …
Easier Schengen visa procedure for some Chinese travellers Read MoreThe new Danish culture center in art district 798 is the first national gallery to open in the famous Beijing neighborhood. Danish Minister of Culture Marianne Jelved and the Chinese …
Danish culture center opens in Beijing’s hip art district Read More
To officially kick of Denmark’s biggest cultural promotion in China ever, Danish Minister of Culture, Marianne Jelved, opened an exhibition with Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard in Beijing. Bjørn Nørgaard is …
Danish sculptor and artist on display in Beijing Read More
On October 23, Under-Secretary of State from Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jonas Bering Liisberg, met with Vietnamese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son to review the …
Vietnam, Denmark review bilateral cooperation Read MoreRiding on the success of the Royal Danish Embassy’s push for Danish water technologies showcase at the Singapore International Water Week in June 2014, and the signing of MOU between …
Danish water tech showroom opens doors in Singapore Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg now posses 100 percent of the Chinese Chongqing Beer Group Assets Mangement Co. Ltd that owns eight breweries in three Chinese provinces. The acquisition of Chongqing Beer Group …
Carlsberg has completed the acquisition of eight Chinese breweries Read More
Vestas announced on October 21 that it will introduce its most technologically advanced 2 MW variant turbines and new flexible service offerings to the Chinese wind market. Reinvigorating its long-standing …
Vestas launches new China strategy Read More
The Honorary Consul-General of Thailand in Hvide Sande Danmark passed away the 21st October at the age of 76. In January this year he could celebrate 25 years of service, …
Consul General Ib Thomsen has passed away after 25 years of service Read More
The European Union (EU) and Singapore have concluded the negotiations of the investment part of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA). This marks the successful conclusion of the negotiations of …
EU, Singapore conclude investment talks Read More
1. Register at the list of Danes to enable the Embassy to contact you in case of emergency http://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/danskerliste/ 2. Make a health insurance if you want to be sure …
10 pieces of good advice to Danish residents in Thailand Read More
With more and more people paying with credit cards and their smartphones, Denmark’s central bank Nationalbanken says it no longer pays to print banknotes or mint coins. By the end …
Denmark’s central bank to stop producing paper money, coins Read MoreDanish Water Technology House (DWTH) and the Danish Industry Foundation (DIF) visited Singapore’s national water agency, PUB on 21 October 2014) to discover opportunities and discuss future collaboration. The visit follows-the signing of …
Bridging the Danish-Singaporean Water Sectors Read More
Philippines power producer Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has nailed $315m of finance for its Vestas-built 150MW Burgos project, and said it is on target to commission the nation’s largest wind …
Philippine firm granted $315-million loan for Vestas wind turbines Read More
Well over a hundred Scandinavians of all ages swooped Sunday evening 19 October 2014 in on the popular Danish restaurtant Stable Lodge in Sukhumvit Soi 8 in Bangkok to help …
Stable Lodge’s 22 Year Birthday Party Read More
Badminton’s governing body has asked police to investigate claims by the world number nine and another Danish player that they were approached to throw matches. Badminton World Federation (BWF) president …
Danish badminton players receive match-fixing offer Read More
A project recently approved by the Danish Embassy will create new jobs in Vietnam and help to reduce pollution. The venture project is undertaken by Danish C.F. Nielsen and …
Danish wood briquette project to create jobs and reduce air pollution in Vietnam Read More
The opening ceremony was officiated by the President & CEO of the Lego Group, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp Thursday the 16th October and included an award ceremony for the winners of …
LEGO opens new Malaysia office Read More
Danish jewelry manufacturer Pandora is currently in the process of acquiring land for a new factory in Northern Thailand. “We were already searching for a factory manager in May,” Pandora’s press …
Pandora to expand with a new factory in Northern Thailand Read More
On October 12, around 600 diplomats from 27 embassies and international organizations were gathered in the streets of Hanoi for a bicycle ride. On the occasion of Hanoi’s 60th Anniversary …
Danish Embassy, other diplomats celebrate Hanoi anniversary Read More
Ambassador Mr. Mikael H. Winther together with a business delegation recently met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Yim Chhay Lim, in Phom Penh. The purpose of the meeting was to …
Danish envoy promotes investment in Cambodia Read More
Governments, media and civil society take over Bali to discuss democracy BALI is widely known for its beaches, green rice paddies and rich and diverse culture. But this past week, …
Govts, media, civil society attend democracy conference in Bali Read More
After handing over his credentials from the Danish Queen to the Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Casper Klynge, the Danish Ambassador to Indonesia cycled back to the embassy on Monday …
Danish ambassador in his own police escorted bike convoy through Jakarta Read More
Danish old-timer, Jorgen Lundbaek looks back at almost 50 years of good time in Bangkok. Photos Disraporn Yatprom Jorgen Lundbaek celebrated his 70 year birthday on Sunday 12 October 2014 …
Jorgen Lundbaek’s big 70 year birthday party Read MoreLEGO just announced on October 9, it will NOT renew its contract with Shell, accused by the Greenpeace of destroying the Arctic. Greenpeace said: “This is a massive victory for …
Greepeace stunt forces Lego to dump Shell co-promotion Read More
On October 8, the Danish Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Sandra Jensen Landi and Commercial Counsellor, Asbjørn Overgaard Christiansen, as well as the two trainees, Sune and Mads, visited Transparency …
Danish diplomats observe Thailand’s anti-graft campaign Read More
Today a new deal, that will lower the costs of cellphone calls between Denmark and China, has been signed. The price of data roaming on a Danish sim-card in China …
New deal will make phone calls between China and Denmark cheaper Read More
The Danish Embassy on October 3 held the official welcome reception for Ms. Nina Hvid Talvela at the Ambassador’s residence. Ms. Nina is the newly appointed ‘Minister Counsellor of Food, …
Danish Embassy welcomes food, agriculture counsellor Read More
In early October, a delegation from the Danish Parliament is visiting colleagues in the Vietnamese National Assembly to discuss organisation of local government and public consultations in the law making …
Danish MPs broach transparent lawmaking process in Vietnam Read More
[wzslider] The yearly Danish futsal tournament is a social event for Danish companies and Danes living in Singapore. Even though it is a family oriented event with focus coziness the …
Danish football tournament in Singapore Read More
Chonburi police on October 3 arrested the man, who misrepresented himself as a motorcycle-taxi rider who had allegedly robbed and raped of a Danish tourist in late September. The man …
Man suspected of rape of Danish tourist arrested Read More
1864 is the most expensive TV production in Danish history. Stars of TV and screen were out in force on October 1 for the press premiere of 1864, the most …
Denmark’s most expensive TV drama unveiled Read More
The central province of Binh Thuan granted a Vietnamese-Danish couple who did so much to help poor rural communities throughout Vietnam the land use rights to their remote homestead on …
Vietnamese-Danish heroes awarded land rights Read More
[wzslider] Yesterday at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore three Scandinavian architecture companies were awarded in three different categories. The hattrick consisted of projects drawn by Swedish, Norwegian and Danish …
Scandinavian projects win world architecture kudos in Singapore Read More
[wzslider] With a new Scandinavian Fair the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore targets expatriate women. The hope is to host two yearly fairs at the Church’s premises on Mount Faber. …
New Scandinavian Fair in Singapore targets expat women Read More
On September 27, the Danish Embassy in Singapore represented Denmark at the Study in Europe – Singapore fair. Armed with brochures, Danish candy and with the help of 10 Danish …
Embassy encourages Singaporeans to study in Denmark Read More
Ambassador Casper Klynge today met with the Governor and 90 course participants from the National Resilience Institute (LEMHANNAS). 30 of these participants will travel to Denmark in October to visit …
Indonesia’s senior officials to visit Denmark Read More
Danish companies are strong in China. Today, LEGO Education and the Chinese Ministry of education in September signed an agreement about an innovative talent development programme to cultivate creative talents …
Lego Education to cultivate Chinese creative talents Read More
CDR and STCSM of Shanghai in September signed their mutual MOU, which is an expansion into more areas within the cooperation of an already exiting partnership between the two cities/regions. …
Central Denmark Region, Shanghai expand Sci-Tech cooperation Read More
Denmark’s ecological footprint per capita is the fourth largest in the world, according to the latest Living Planet Report published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The Danes …
WWF: Denmark is world’s 4th least friendly to nature Read More
A young Danish tourist reported to police she was raped on September 27 by a Thai man who claimed to be a motorcycle-taxi rider in Pattaya area, according to Banglamung …
Danish tourist raped by Thai man in Pattaya area Read More
Stubbekøbing, Helsinge, Vadum, Esbjerg and Bjæverskov are just some of the places our new Thai friends have been living in Denmark. We are thrilled by the great turnout at the …
Danish-speaking Thais polish up language skills Read More
Denmark’s largest weapons company and up to four other defence targets were successfully hacked over a period of four years, and signs point to China. The Danish defence industry was …
Danish defence secrets hacked by foreign spies Read More
With the overthrow of democratically-elected civilian government by the military in May this year, Thailand has entered another difficult phase in its political, economic and social development, according to Danish …
Danish Ambassador cautiously optimistic on post-coup Thailand Read More
Simon Grimstrup, the pride of Denmark, savoured the sweet taste of success, securing top place at the 70-km ultra international Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 in Sapa on September 21. Simon …
Danish runner finishes first at 70-km Sapa int’l marathon Read More
Danish immigration authorities throws out Filipina mother and three of her children from Denmark – but allows her 16 month old son to stay in Denmark. The Danish daily “Ekstra …
Danish-Filipino family seeks refuge in Sweden from Danish extradition Read More
Nyhavn, the colourful houses in Copenhagen which attract thousands of tourists every summer, was surprisingly on exhibit at the TFIC Furniture Outlet Fair in Bangkok, Thailand held by the end of …
Nyhavn as a cupboard Read More