Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Nordic Chambers in Singapore invited Christian Clausen, President of the European Banking Federation and CEO of Nordea Bank for a Luncheon seminar at the Cricket Club on 7th January …
Well-attended Nordic Luncheon Read More
A Danish national was killed in a hit-and-run accident last Saturday in La Union, police said Monday. Police Officer Eric Boac identified the victim as Helge Jensen, 50, who was …
Danish national killed in La Union road accident, the Philippines Read MoreDavid Roegen, 22, died Monday morning in Pattaya, Thailand when he fell from a balcony on the 23rd floor at Jomtien Condominium. “We can confirm that a Dane has died …
Young Dane plunged to death in Pattaya Read More
The Danish car designer Henrik Fisker tries to rise new funding for his car company in China. The company has not built a car in six months, Reuters news agency …
Danish car designer looking to China for salvation Read More
The crew of a Danish ship – two Danes and four Filippinos – has spent nearly two years in the hands of Somali pirates, but the media has chosen to …
Danish ship crew two years in captivity Read More
On Jan 9, Danish Embassy opened its door to 5 Thai students who will be doing an exchange-student programme in Denmark for a year to get the first glimpse of …
Orientation at the Danish Embassy Read More
Three Nordic films have made nominated for the prestigious 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood. Vying for Best Foreign Language Film are the Danish historical drama A Royal Affair and Norwegian …
3 Nordic films nominated for the Oscars Read More
The broadly-based European Social Survey indicates that the Finns, and people in the other Nordic countries, have a more positive attitude in general toward immigration and immigrants than in most …
Survey indicates Nordic countries more open to immigration Read MoreWhen was the last time you rented a car to move around on a business trip or a planned family vacation? Do you recall what kind of an experience did …
Top 3 Car Trouble Tips In Asia Read More
On Dec. 9, 2012, Models from nearly 40 Danish fashion houses joined the World-record breaking 3.2 kilometers runway show in Hong Kong. A catwalk show “The World’s Greatest Catwalk” was …
Denmark helped organize world’s longest catwalk Read More
A Malaysian columnist for the New Straits Times has suggested Malaysian companies the key to dealing business with their Danish counterparts: “It’s not just about profit.” In an opinion piece …
Key to deal business with Danes Read More
Pocket Playlab, a Bangkok-based developer and publisher of mobile games, founded by young Danish entrepreneurs, has introduced its latest iOS (soon to be on Android) game application, “Lost Cubes.” And …
Pocket Playlab launches ‘Lost Cubes’ Read More
TUI Travel is aiming to drive more business to Thailand this year, following the roll-out of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reports Travel Daily Media. Europe’s largest leisure travel company …
TUI to lead off direct flights from Scandinavian cities to Phuket Read MoreAfter a recent resignation of former DanCham’s Executive Director, a job application for the vacant post has been announced. Position: Executive Director Location: Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi The Danish-Thai Chamber of …
Job vacancy at DanCham Thailand Read More
An intoxicated Danish was arrested on Jan 7 in P. Burgos, Makati City, the Philippines for calling women demeaning words and the police fake. Nicolaj Kristensen, 37, was charged with …
Drunk Danish jailed for going berserk in the Philippines Read More
According to an announcement on DanCham website, Ms. Savija Pannark Korslund for personal reasons has resigned as Executive Director of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. Effecting on Jan 1, her resignation came after a year and a half of …
DanCham Executive Director Resigned Read More
Thoresen Shipping, a Singapore-based leading owner and operator of dry bulk vessels, on January 3, announced the opening of its first commercial office in Denmark. The move represents Thoresen Shipping’s …
Thoresen Shipping opens European chartering office in Denmark Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador, John Nielsen and Vietnam’s Vice Minister of Justice, Hoang The Lien opened the 3rd Partnership Committee meeting of the Justice Partnership Programme on Dec 20. Representatives of …
3rd meeting of Justice Partnership Programme held in Hanoi Read More
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi on December 21 hold a conference to wrap up the fisheries sector programme support …
Denmark supports Vietnam’s sustainable development for fisheries sector Read MoreThe Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat and the Danish Ambassador for Vietnam John Nielsen on Dec 20, signed a 12-month extension for the DKK 230 million …
Denmark and Vietnam extend cooperation in Agriculture Read More[wzslider autoplay=”true”] On December 8, 2012, LEGO kicked off their Asian-wide competition “Build Your Own World” in the presence of H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and H.R.H. Crown Princess …
Danish royals kicked off LEGO building competition in China Read MoreThe Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Buildings, Martin Lidegaard, visited Beijing from the 17th – 18th of December to meet with fellow Chinese ministers and energy sector executives. During …
Denmark’s Climate, Energy and Buildings Minister discusses ‘green’ energy in China Read MoreVice Mayor of Copenhagen, Ms. Pia Allerslev, visited Beijing to follow up on Copenhagen’s sister city agreement with the Chinese capitol. The Vice Mayor of Culture and Leisure of Copenhagen, …
Copenhagen’s Vice Mayor visited Beijing Read More
2013 was launched with a bang for a Danish family who was celebrating New Year in Krabi, Southern Thailand, when a gas cylinder in the hotel’s kitchen exploded at 7am …
Danish family escaped new year fire in Krabi Read MoreA Filipino scientist has received the highest prize from the Danish Optical Society (DOPS) for his current work with lasers and laser sensors. Peter John Rodrigo, a researcher for the …
Pinoy laser scientist wins Danish optics prize Read MoreA gift card for a leg sold for 250 Danish kroner is the latest initiative from DanChurchAid. The 535 Danes who has received the card as a Christmas present has …
535 Danes received a gift card for a leg for Christmas Read MoreThe EAC Foundation – the charity foundation of East Asiatic Company – has donated 50.000 DKK (250.000 Thai Baht) – to support the work of the Heritage Section of Scandinavian …
EAC Fund Supports Heritage Preservation Read MoreChina plans to invest billions in green technology and Danish minister of trade, Pia Olsen Dyhr says that Denmark got the solution needed by China. An investment of 320 billion …
Denmark ready to help China to reach its green goals Read MoreCambodia and Thailand on Thursday commenced implementing a single visa scheme in a move to encourage more foreign tourists and business people to these Southeast Asian nations, according to a …
Cambodia, Thailand launch single visa for Nordic visitors Read MoreDespite having to endure the ill effects of jet lag due to a 12-hour flight from her hometown in Denmark to Kuala Lumpur, Sofie Mai Schmidt Dyrby remains on cloud …
Denmark’s Miss Tourism International ‘looks forward to experience Malaysia’ Read MoreDanish sales firm LevelK has picked up international sales duties on “The Rocket,” an Australian-made film set in Laos. It is set for its world premiere in the Generations section …
LevelK to fire up The Rocket Read MoreA Danish national was killed while his live-in Filipina partner was wounded when unidentified perpetrators attacked them in their house in Agusan del Sur, police said Friday, December 21. Police …
Danish national killed in Agusan, the Philippines Read MoreA vendor sells news journals in downtown Yangon in December 2012. Denmark-based IMS says more training is needed to ensure that journalist can cultivate the country’s new freer media environment. …
“No secrets” about supporting Myanmar media, says Danish NGO Read MoreThe Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Villy Søvndal, visited China from 11th-13th December in order to further promote diplomatic relations with the Chinese government. As part of his official …
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs visits China Read MoreAt the Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation (MEDC)’ workshop on “Mechanisms and Policies for Agricultural Commodities,” representatives of Global Competitiveness Facility (GCF), a Danida supported program, presented in detail the experiences and best …
Danida supported approach for export value chain development Read MoreThis December a lot of people were being very generous as they took part in a charity to raise funds for the Singapore Red Cross Society, by shopping for their …
Shopping for a good cause Read MoreNational Environment Agency (NEA) and the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on collaboration in nuclear and radiation safety, emergency preparedness and response, Channel …
Singapore inks radiation safety collaboration with Denmark Read MoreAs part of the celebration of the World Human Rights Day on Dec 10, the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam participated in ‘My Voice Counts,’ a campaign indicating the rights of all …
The Danish Embassy participates on the International Human Rights Day Read MoreIt’s that time of year, where it’s ok to sink your teeth into a big amount of delicious food and wash it down with some cool alcoholic beverages without thinking …
Incredible first ever NYP Christmas Dinner Read MoreDanish Network’s last networking event of 2012 was held at restaurant and music venue The Beat in Hua Hin on December 14th. The guests enjoyed their buffet where all proceeds …
Danish Network in Hua Hin held last event Read MoreCarlsberg has confirmed on November 28 it is “considering various options” for Myanmar following reports it is planning to build a brewery and establish joint-ventures in the country. Roy Bagattini, Carlsberg’s …
Carlsberg eyes entry into Myanmar Read MoreTwo weeks ago, Robert Kronberg, chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam woke up to discover the association’s website has been washed away in total white background with one sentence appearing on …
What the hack: SSS website was hacked by an identified anonymous Read MoreOn Saturday the 8th of December over 60 golfers journeyed out to Subhapruek Golf Club in Bangkok for the last Scandinavian Society Siam (SSS) tournament of 2012 – the SSS …
The last SSS Cup Read MoreThe 8th Pattaya International Beach Football Tournament 2012 kicked off on Friday 14 December 2012 on Jomtien beach in Pattaya at 5 – 7.30p.m. The first kick was Denmark VS Holland. The 8th Pattaya …
Pattaya International Beach Football Tournament 2012 Read MoreOn 12 December 2012, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met with Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Villy Sovndal to enhance cooperation between the two countries. During their meeting, Yang hailed …
Chinese foreign minister meets Danish counterpart Read MoreChristmas shoppers stand to be taken by surprise this month as campaigners take action in shopping centers around Europe to raise awareness of poverty wages of Cambodian garment workers. With …
‘Fashion Mobs’ in Denmark and Norway to press for living wage in Cambodia Read MoreAmong hundreds of cyclists campaigning last Friday against the occupation of bicycle lanes by motor vehicles was both the Norwegian and the Danish Ambassadors. “In Denmark, people prefer riding …
Nordic ambassadors campaigning to free bicycle lanes in Jakarta Read MoreHis Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited Hong Kong and Beijing from the 5th of December to the 8th …
Danish Royal Couple’s visit to China Read MoreDanish Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Dyhr led a delegation of business leaders to Yangon in the beginning of December 2012 with the aim to build up contacts and …
Danish Trade Minister led business delegation to Myanmar Read MoreFinnish giant Fiskars has acquired 100 percent ownership of Royal Copenhagen from the previous owner the Danish private equity group, Axcel. Fiskars had to pay DKK 490 million to acquire …
Royal Copenhagen becomes Finnish Read More