Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Can a Danish 9. grade pass a Chinese exam? Can the Chinese solve a Danish exam? In a TV-experiment that has been aired in four installments the past weeks on …
Danish primary school versus Chinese super students Read More
Where Oriental Avenue ends by the Chao Phraya river bank you have the old impressive EAC Bangkok Headquarters to the left. Behind a high wall to the right you find …
Carsten Dencker Nielsen: A career among 35.000 colleagues Read MoreThe annual European Union Film Festival in Singapore, organized by the Delegation of European Union to Singapore in cooperation with the Irish Presidency of the EU, presents 29 acclaimed …
Scandinavian films at the European Union Film Festival in Singapore Read MoreThe two Danish 19-year-old men who were arrested in Chiang Mai, charged of raping a 23-year-old Dutch tourist have now been cleared of all charges and the case has been …
Chiang Mai rape case: Charges dropped against 19-year-old Danes Read MoreThe six-man crew of a Danish cargo ship held hostage for more than two years was finally released Tuesday. The crew was made up of two Danes and four Filipino …
Danish media accused of interfering with Danish-Filipino hostage negotiations Read MoreThe six-man crew of a Danish cargo ship held hostage for more than two years was finally released Tuesday. The crew was made up of two Danes and four Filipino …
Danish and Filipino hostages free after more than two years Read More
Organised by Myanmar-Nordic Liaison Ltd., Viking Life-Saving Equipment on Thursday 25 April held two seminars for the government and private sectors at the Chatrium Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), to …
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment holds seminar in Yangon Read MoreHeld on 23 April, the closing party for the 2013 Green Space exhibition at Space Asia Hub in Singapore concluded a successful two-week-long showcase of Denmark’s sustainable practices. Organized …
Green Space exhibition in Singapore showcases Denmark’s sustainable practices. Read MoreOn April 20th young Danish artist and designer Christina Julsgaard opened her first art exhibition in Shanghai at Noeli Gallery. The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai provided guidance …
The Royal Danish Consulate General assists Danish artist to exhibit in Shanghai Read More
Carlsberg has moved its Managing Director Soren Ravn in Malaysia to head its Greater China Unit. From 1 July, Soren Ravn will take on the new role, Carlsberg said on …
Carlsberg moves its Malaysia head to China Read More
Copenhagen Airport has further underlined the growing commercial importance of Chinese passengers by introducing Chinese-speaking guides to its terminals and adapting some of its digital offers. The hub has hired …
Copenhagen Airport facilitates Chinese passengers Read More
Myanmar Newsweek was threatened for a legal action by Mynmar model Emerald Nyein after publishing an article that implied she had a sexual relationship with a member of Danish band …
Myanmar media defamed local model for intimacy with Danish singer Read More
Here is good news for Danish craft beer lovers! Throughout May 2013, Hopsession will present ‘Danish Craft Beer Month’, featuring craft beers from Skovlyst and Noerrebro breweries, at Beer Vault, …
Danish Craft Beer Month in May Read More
Robert Kronberg, Chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam, was on Tuesday 23 April re-elected as Chairman for a second term at the Annual General Meeting of the 93 year old association …
Continuity in Scandinavian Society Siam Read More
Nordic Theatre Laboratory “Ordin Teatret” is in Malaysia from today until 4 May 2013! The members of the Danish Theatre are from many countries around the world. They will hold …
Ordin Teatret in Kuala Lumpur Read More
There was an elegant and festive atmosphere at the residence of Danish ambassador to Singapore, Berit Basse, when on 15 April about 230 people, the majority Danish, gathered to celebrate …
Danish Queen’s Birthday celebrated in Singapore Read More
Danish-owned A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd, a global supplier of bunker fuels, lubricants and related products and services for vessels, has expanded its operations in China with the opening of a new office …
Dan-Bunkering opens new office in Beijing Read More
On 18 April 2013, experts proclaimed science and technology as a key field in the ongoing co-operation between Vietnam and Denmark during an annual meeting of the two countries’ pilot …
Vietnam, Denmark boost scientific research Read More
CO-RO Food, a 70-year-old Danish juice company, has built its new plant in Guangdong province of China. Nils Ronnow, president of CO-RO Food China, said that China has become the …
Danish CO-RO Food built new plant in China Read More
Denmark’s Minister for Social Affairs and Integration Karen Hækkerup is ready to sign a social security agreement with China that will exempt Danes in China to pay to the Chinese …
New social security agreement for Danes in China Read More
On 15 April 2013, Danish Foreign Minister Sovndal met with Singapore’s Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam as part of an official visit to Singapore. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen …
Danish Foreign Minister met with Singapore’s Foreign Minister Read More
From 18 April 2013, Chinese citizens can apply for visa to Denmark in Chongqing at the new Danish Visa Centre. On the opening day, the Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen …
Danish Visa Centre opens in Chongqing Read MoreASEAN and Denmark reaffirmed good bilateral relations, especially in such sectors as green technology, agriculture, education, social welfare and peaceful settlement of disputes. ASEAN secretary General Le Luong Minh met …
ASEAN and Denmark reaffirms bilateral relations Read MoreDenmark is expanding cooperation with Vietnam in science and technology, focusing on green growth and new energy, in which Denmark has many experiences that it is willing to share with …
Denmark and Vietnam foster scientific research cooperation Read MoreYesterday the list of films for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival was announced. Competing for best movie was “Only God Forgives”. The movie is filmed in …
Thai-Danish movie nominated as best movie in Cannes Read MoreOn 16 April, the 73rd years birthday of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II was celebrated with a reception at the Danish Ambassador’s residence in Kuala Lumpur. The Danish Monarchy …
The Danish Queen’s birthday celebrated in Malaysia Read MoreThe Crown Princess has been invited to speak at the international conference, Women Deliver, which aims to serve as a global platform for ensuring that the health and rights of …
The Crown Princess of Denmark to visit Malaysia Read MoreA bilateral free trade agreement between Iceland and China was signed on April 15 in Beijing by Ossur Skarpheoinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland, and …
Iceland signs Europe’s first free trade agreement with China Read More
On Saturday May 11, 2013, a shipload of genuine Scandinavian Vikings will invade Bangkok. At 13.45 the Nordic tribes – Norwegians, Swedes, Finns and Danes with their Viking spouses – …
The Vikings are coming! Read More
Danish toy company Lego has donated 80 kilos of toy bricks to poor school children in Thailand. The many boxes of Lego bricks were received last week by the 140 …
Danish Lego donates bricks to Thai children Read MoreThe Annual Review Meeting of the Capacity Development programme of the Inspectorate system in Vietnam (POSCIS) which is supported by Sweden, Denmark , the Netherlands and Canada was held in …
Sweden and Denmark support Capacity Development programme in Vietnam Read More
Three piece band of Michael Learns to Rock- Jascha Richter, Mikkel Lentz and Kare Wanscher -are little known in the US and Europe but have sold millions to legions of …
Danish band Michael Learns to Rock loves Asia Read MoreAlongside growing Cambodian exports, Danish logistics company Damco opened a second CFS warehouse facility in Phnom Penh on April 5. According to the Phnompenh Post, the 10,500-square-metre facility, on National …
Damco expands operations in Cambodia Read More
Meet the Icelandic website developer who made a digital comeback in Thailand Thordur Adalsteinsson is among very few Icelanders in Thailand. What brought him here? Not the hot weather nor …
Dotcom bust to dotcom boom Read More
How Danish telemarketing company Alpine Saleforce has boosted its business by moving to the heart of Thailand’s popular royal beach resort Danish telemarketing company Alpine Saleforce Ltd. has moved its …
Denmark on speed dial – from Hua Hin Read More
On Friday, April 5, 2013, DanCham hosted its annual Easter Lunch with its members and friends. More than 80 guests attended the traditional Easter Event at Admirals Pub & …
DanCham Annual Easter Lunch Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) halted its flights to Bangkok yesterday, ending 64 years of service linking the Nordic countries and Thailand. SAS started to fly to Bangkok back to 1949, one …
Monday was last Bangkok flight for SAS Read MoreWith a thirst for good brews, a degree in beer and a strong base in Bangkok, Danish Jakob Mørkenborg Rasmussen recently started his own company, Hopsession Co. Ltd. The …
Hopsession – Shaking up Thailand’s beer scene Read More
March 29 the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing hosted a signing ceremony between Carlsberg and the Chinese Football Super League. With the signature the two parties officially entered into a …
Carlsberg and China Football Super League holds signing ceremony at the Royal Danish Embassy Read More
Wednesday April 3 the Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen, and the entire foreign diplomatic corps in China was invited by the Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet with …
Ambassador meets with President Xi Jinping Read MoreIMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company announced yesterday that it has entered into a new partnership agreement with Carlsberg China. Effective immediately, Carlsberg is the exclusive beer …
Carlsberg sponsors Chinese Super League Read More
The opening of a new exhibition at La Lanta Art Gallery (Sukhumvit 31) on a recent Saturday evening was taken by surprise when the curator presented a birthday cake to …
Elizabeth Romhild’s new duo exhibition: Racing Cars Vs Femme Fatale Read MoreToday the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing opened a pavilion at the 9th International Conference on Green and Energy-Efficient Building and New Technologies and Products Expo, which takes place …
The Danish Embassy opens pavilion at Green Building Expo in Beijing Read MoreThe 37-year-old Dane who was extradited from Thailand to Denmark was relieved when he landed in Copenhagen Airport, where he was picked up by Danish police. The Dane who …
Extradited Dane beaten in Thai prison Read MoreLast Thursday, Danish national, Bent Loyd Skjødt (37) was arrested in Thailand after spending 27 days on Interpol’s wanted list. Bent S. fled Denmark after being convicted of fraud and sentenced …
Danish fugitive hiding in Thailand extradited to Denmark Read MoreThe six Danes who got off from a bus on the middle of an elevated road to urinate in full view of the public are likely to be let off …
No charges for public-peeing Danish tourists Read MoreChinese internet users expressed their anger after six Danish tourists were witnessed urinating in the middle of a busy overpass in Shanghai. Their behaviour on Saturday was first revealed online …
Danish tourists urinating on Shanghai highway causes outrage Read MoreKIS International School is seeking entries for their third Annual Charity Art Competition from students from all schools within Thailand. Deadline for submission of images of artwork is April 26, …
Kis International School in Thailand hosts charity art competition Read More
Rembrandt Hotel hosted on Tuesday March 26th 2013 a Jazz mini concert marking the 50 year anniversary of the two Thai elephants in Copenhagen Zoo. The two elephants were in …
Danish elephants celebrated with jazz concert Read More
“Danish Graves in Thailand” is an eBook published by the Heritage Section of the Scandinavian Society Siam. It presents the status of the currently 68 Danish grave that have been …
New eBook shows Danish Graves in Thailand Read More