Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Famous Danish architect and head of the architectural practice BIG, Bjarke Ingels, is coming to Malaysia in September to attend the World Class Sustainable Cities 2013 Conference on 24 September …
Danish architect firm BIG coming to Malaysia in September Read More
MatzForm has recently opened its new shop at 302 Jalan Besar in Singapore, offering high quality, classic Danish designed furniture. Soren Matz, the founder of MatzForm, talks to ScandAsia about …
MatzForm introduces Mid-Century Danish Furniture in Singapore Read More
The Chinese Cultural Tour in Northern Europe, an event to promote Chinese culture, had its grand opening ceremony in the world-renowned Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, on July 20. …
Chinese Cultural Tour in Northern Europe kicks off in Reykjavik Read More
The book “Winning Without Loosing” written by the Danish Entrepreneur Martin Bjergegaard, was launched in Singapore on Thursday 25th of July at The Hub Singapore, National Youth Council Academy, 113 …
Martin Bjergegaard’s book launch: Winning Without Loosing Read More
Scandinavian Shoppe, the shop specializing in selling Scandinavian products in Singapore, is looking for anyone interested in buying the business. Since the shop moved away from 30 South Buona Vista …
Scandinavian Shoppe for sale Read More
Scandinavians along the coast of Rayong province in Thailand hope not to be affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand which since Sunday has devastated the west …
Scandinavians hope Thai oil spill will not reach them Read More
Danish musician Jeff Thomsen is the man behind Music 4 kids, an annual event gathering great bands to perform music to support kids at Father Joe’s project in Klong Toey. …
Music for kids Read More
Buddha Center Himmerland is this week offering a special meditation course with Lama Shangpa Rinpoche at this center in the North of Jutland, Denmark. The lama is presented as a …
Singapore Lama leads Danish mediation course Read More
Ratanaporn Thomsen, who has opened a massage clinic in Hjørring in the North of Denmark has written the message loud and clear on the front window of her new Sit …
No happy ending here, says Thai massage clinic owner Read More
The ethnic minorities in the mountain regions of Sapa in Northern Vietnam will experience an unusual group of guests on their small trails, when the first Vietnam Mountain Marathon takes …
Danish Ambassador John Nielsen participates in Vietnam Mountain Marathon Read More
China’s solar panel manufacturers have received surprise help from Danish Trade Minister Pia Olsen Dyhr in their dispute with the European Commission which on June 4 decided to impose provisional …
Danish Trade Minister against EU blockage of China’s solar panels Read More
Organised in turn among the four chambers of commerce (Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark), Nordic Informal Summer Lunch is held every Friday in July in Hong Kong. The summer lunch …
Nordic informal summer lunch in Hong Kong Read More
Maersk Line has deployed the world’s largest container ship on its China services to serve the nation’s growth in foreign trade. The first of the series of Triple-E vessels owned …
Maersk’s massive container vessels to deploy on Asia-Europe route Read More
Rare earth giant China is concerned that Greenland will become a major competitor in this field of activity, according to analysts. They argue that Chinese President Hu Jintao’s recent three-day …
China recognises Greenland’s rare earth potential Read More
Directed by Danish Nicolas Winding Refn, filmed in Bangkok, Only God Forgives is now in Bangkok cinemas! For the opening, the Danish director discusses what happens when the logic of …
Only God Forgives now in Bangkok cinemas Read More
The Appeals Court in Thailand on Monday sentenced a Thai witch doctor to six years in prison for the murder of Duangsamorn, who had lived in Denmark over twenty years before …
Witch Doctor convicted of murder of Thai-Danish woman Read More
FLSmidth, a Danish industrial conglomerate, has settled out of court a civil lawsuit in the Philippines by accepting to be paid $415,000 in compensation for damages. The agreement was signed on …
FLSmidth wins Philippine law suit Read More
Danish educated head of Google in China, Dr John Liu, will leave Google after six years as the head of its business in China. John Liu earned his Ph.D. in …
Danish educated head of Google in China steps down Read More
On Saturday July 13, the first Scandinavian business fair and summer party was held at Baan Norway on Thapraya Road Soi 15 near Jomtien. The event was not as big …
First Scandinavian business fair and party in Pattaya Read More
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, five Vietnamese students participated in the International Physics Olympiad 2013 in Denmark from July 5-15. All of them won medals, including two …
Vietnamese students win gold medals at International Olympiad in Denmark Read More
Denmark will disburse up to US$100 million in non-refundable official development assistance for Vietnam in 2013-2014, the Danish ambassador to Vietnam says. Part of the above money will be used …
Denmark announces new non-refundable aid for Vietnam Read MoreDanish oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed a jack-up rig contract worth about $54 million with a unit of Malaysia’s Petronas. Maersk Drilling, a unit of the …
Maersk signs $54 million contract with Malaysian Petronas Read MoreIt is no longer just European and American scientists who are handling petri dishes and microscopes in the Danish research laboratories. Chinese scientists, it seems, have developed a soft spot …
Danish universities popular among Chinese scientists Read MoreState Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister of Malaysia has applauded the continuous collaboration between Yayasan Sabah and Danish-based NEPCon for the management of the Maliau Basin Conservation Area for the …
Denmark supports Malaysian environmental projects Read MoreCambodian opposition group, Denmark-based Khmer National Liberation Front (KNLF), has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing Prime Minister Hun Sen of “crimes against humanity.” The opposition …
Denmark based opposition group accuses Cambodian PM of crimes against humanity Read MoreAfter a great deal of delays the exclusive Danish fur shop Birger Christensen is now taking the first step in a China offensive with the opening of a showroom in …
Danish fur shop to open showroom in Beijing Read MoreIn the province of Hebei, almost near the border of Mongolia, some 300,000 music lovers gather in the grasslands of Zhangbei for the InMusic Festival every year. The festival …
Roskilde inspired music festival biggest in China Read More
On June 27, Bang & Olufsen held the grand opening of its brand new flagship store in Xintiandi district of Shanghai in presence of the Danish Consul General Mr. Karsten …
Bang & Olufsen’s new flagship store opens in Shanghai Read MoreThe number of Chinese overnight stays has doubled from 2009 – 2012. Visit Denmark which is in charge of marketing Danish tourism reports that numbers have gon up from 55,00 …
Chinese flock to Denmark Read MoreFor years Tuborg have been synonymous with the Danish music culture, especially through the “Green Concert”, which is a number of Tuborg sponsored concerts around Denmark with Danish artists. …
Tuborg to strengthen Chinese rock music Read MoreThe Danish shuttler Peter Gade, the former world No. 1, was in Manila on June 28-30 to grace the FDG Cup where he played in an exhibition match against Lee Chong Wei …
Danish Peter Gade played exhibition match in Manila Read More
On Sunday 7 July, the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing hosted a combined event of the opening reception of the new “Young Artist Painting Exhibition at the Danish Embassy” and …
Culture night at Danish embassy in Beijing Read More
On 27-28 June, the second World Peace Forum was held at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen was a moderator of one of the 18 panels …
Danish Ambassador moderates panel at the 2013 World Peace Forum Read MoreDenmark based Carlsberg and its partner Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) will begin operating their first factory by the end of 2014, according to MGS Company. Early this year, Carlsberg and …
Carlsberg to open Myanmar factory by end of 2014 Read MoreThe Danish Parliamentarian Ombudsman, Jørgen Steen Sørensen, paid an official visit to China. During the visit the Ombudsman signed cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Supervision and the State Bureau …
Denmark helps fight corruption in China Read MoreWhat ever became of the millions, which the woman behind Denmark’s biggest case of human smuggling, made on smuggling 493 men and women from the Philippines into Europe? That question …
Danish authorities give up search for human smuggling fortune in Philippines Read MoreThe Museums of Odense, which is a conglomerate of seven different Odense based museums, are ready to strike a deal with Danish cookie giant on branding by using H.C. …
H.C. Andersen is going to brand cookies in China Read MoreSonion Philippines Inc., a unit of Denmark’s Sonion, is investing $30 million to expand its operations and hire more employees in the Philippines. Sonion Philippines general director Niels Ole Jeppesen …
Danish hearing aid manufacturer to hire 800 Filipinos by end of 2014 Read MoreOn June 24 the Danish scientist and professor Uffe Haagerup from University of Copenhagen was awarded the Honorary Doctoral Degree of the People’s Republic of China. The award was given …
Danish scientist received top award in China Read MoreThe Chinese movie market is booming and production companies are scratching their heads to figure out how to tap this potential gold mine. Danish film company Zentropa is one of …
Danish Zentropa to create Chinese blockbuster Read MoreDanish film company Zentropa is currently in talks with several Chinese production companies about realizing a Sino-Danish movie production. That success is not going unnoticed in the Danish film industry, …
Danish film business aiming for China Read MoreThe Scandinavian Tourist Board has launched an online campaign in China to collect “the most beautiful smiles” among Chinese people. The two people who gather the most online support can …
China – Your smile might be worth trip to Denmark Read MoreIn a recent newsletter, the Danish Network in Hua Hin is calling for help, so please read this. Perhaps you can help make a small difference. On Fyn, in …
Help out the Danish Network in Hua Hin – Donation stuck on Fyn Read More
Delegates from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture visit delegates from the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries in Copenhagen on 29 June – 3 July 2013. It is the …
Chinese Ministry of Agriculture visits Denmark Read MoreThe Danish missions in China are issuing visas like never before and in particular to tourists. Chinese citizens flock to Denmark. This year the Danish missions in China have …
New numbers – Chinese tourist boom for Denmark Read MoreDanish scientists have taken yet another small step in finding a cure for HIV. A preliminary clinical experiment confirms a thesis of Danish scientists that a new medicine can activate …
Danish breakthrough in the fight against HIV revealed in Malaysia Read MoreIn the age of globalization and and outsourcing it is very unusual that a company actually moves production away from the east and back to the west. However, that is …
China – Danfoss moves part of production back to Denmark Read MoreIt strongly suggests a misuse of power when Danish police confiscated Tibetan flags during a visit from the Chinese President, Hu Jintao, back in June, 2012 says chief legal …
Investigation – Danish police confiscated Tibetan flags during protests Read MoreOne of the biggest suppliers of fireworks in Denmark, T. Hansen, is accused of fiddling with regulations and selling illegal fireworks. According to the charges, T. Hansen had their Chinese …
Danish fireworks retailer accused of re-labeling products in China Read MoreTwo Australian men who faced attempted murder charges in a shooting incident on the Thai resort island of Phuket have received suspended jail sentences. John Edward Cohen, 33, from …
Phuket – Aussies convicted of attempted murder of Dane Read More