Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, affecting January 1, 2024. The nations’ goal is to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and …
Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council Read More
H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced in her New Year’s speech on 31 December 2023 that on 14 January 2024 the Queen will step down as Queen of Denmark …
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates Read More
It’s been many months since I have used a bicycle. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I’ve been living abroad in places where biking isn’t the go-to form …
ScandAsia joined Tour de Gulf – Sofie Read More When our boss initially suggested Sofie that she should join the Norwegian Seamen’s Church on their week-long cycling excursion called Tour de Gulf, I couldn’t help but laugh and think …
ScandAsia joined Tour de Gulf – Miabell Read More
Danish researchers have come up with a tool that is supposedly able to anticipate an individual’s life expectancy. Free Malaysia Today reports the story. A team of Danish researchers has …
Danish researchers found a way to predict one’s death date Read More
The world’s coolest neighbourhoods in 2023 have been revealed in Time Out’s annual list. And both Hong Kong and Denmark made it to the top ten of the list. The ranking …
Hong Kong and Denmark in top ten coolest neighbourhoods in the world Read More
In the latest issue of the Filipino Magazine, League Online, Copenhagen Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen talks about what makes CPH one of the most liveable cities in the world. LEAGUE …
Copenhagen Mayor in Filipino Magazine Read More
A 47 year old Danish man was on 18 November 2023 apprehended in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on charges of stealing an expensive Celine handbag and five less expensive items in …
Danish man on trial for theft in Bangkok Airport Read More
Mærsk warned about the unrest in the Red Sea on 22 December, after having had to pause its shipping operations for a while, due to danger in the water passage. …
Mærsk ready to resume operations in Red Sea despite unrest Read More
A.P. Moller – Mærsk, the Danish global shipping giant, warned of persistent chaos and unrest in the Red Sea. An unrest which has been disrupting shipping activity for months. On …
Mærsk warns of unrest in Red Sea Read More
The Christ Service in Bangkok took place on 23rd of December in Christ Church on Convent Road in Bangkok. The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Churches in Thailand read together the …
Scandinavian Christ Service in Bangkok Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
It’s the 24 December and that means Christmas Eve! Therefore, the Scandinavian embassies are wishing everybody Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Here are a few examples to look at whilst …
Embassies wishing you all Merry Christmas Read More
Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. won Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023. Founded in Denmark, the healthcare company was honored as the Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence . This …
Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. wins Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) was selected to be the Official Carrier for a leading airline route development and airport services conference and exhibition, “Routes Europe 2024.” The event will be held …
SAS selected as Official Carrier for aviation industry conference in Aarhus in 2024 Read More
The curtains were shut and you were lying on your bed, hiding away from the world. You really did not know what was the matter, but you felt kind of …
What post-concert blues is and how to overcome it Read More
International SOS has made a so-called ‘2024 Risk Map’ which ranks countries based on several factors including security, medical dangers as well as the impact of climate change. In terms …
Most dangerous and safest countries for travel in 2024 Read More
Matthew Klint went on a flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, flying with SAS and its inaugural Airbus A350-900 plane. He chose to fly business class and decided to write a …
Review of the SAS Airbus Business Class from BKK to CPH Read More
I had a friend of mine from Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Bangkok for the first time. Like so many other first-time tourists, she had heard a lot about the …
I was Shot with a Pussy-Needle at a Ping Pong Show Read More
Denmark is in the 2023 EuroPH Connect Issue in Innovation, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines writes on its Facebook. The issue is made by European Chamber of Commerce …
Denmark featured in ECCP issue Read More
Despite starting out December which white snow, Denmark is now waiting for the storm ‘Pia’ to swing by in the days up until Christmas. From today, a storm is expected …
Denmark expects stormy weather until Christmas Eve Read More
World Brand Awards honored international brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners from more than forty countries nominated as “Brand of the Year” during its 17th edition ceremony. “This is …
World Branding Awards honors international companies from Thailand, Sweden, and more Read More
Members and partners of the Danish Chamber of Commerce get a discount if they sign up for the Transformative Leadership Training Program in Beijing. The two-day program was held for …
Secure your spot for Transformative Leadership Training in Beijing 2024 Read More
Seven years ago, Nadia Sara Boan Sørensen and Jeppe Bech-Sørensen embarked on a culinary journey in Southeast Asia. The couples story began with a chance meeting in Spain that blossomed …
Meet the Danish duo that brought Copenhagen to Bali Read More
American soldiers will soon be able to base soldiers and equipment in Denmark and have bases in Finland, after the two countries have signed a defence cooperation with the United …
Denmark and Finland follow Scandinavian suit and signs US defence deal Read More
Children worldwide are participating in the Danish art contest named “Denmark in Your Eyes.” The headline of the competition is “Green Future” and it has received over 21 thousand entries, …
Children paint Vietnamese boats in Nyhavn in Art Contest “Denmark In Your Eyes” Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
In response to the pressing need for improved road safety in Cambodia, the Danish chapter of the nonprofit AIP Foundation has implemented its second targeted initiative in the region. The …
The Danish AIP Foundation’s transformative road safety project in Cambodia Read More
Vietnam and Denmark jointly held “Youth For SDG16 Roundtable: Toward An Inclusive Climate Future” on Monday, 18 December 2023 to empower young people with principles in creating a sustainable future. …
Vietnam and Denmark empower youths to stand for sustainable future Read More
The Nordic countries and the Philippines stand firm in their commitment to long-term political, financial and military support to Ukraine. In an article published by Phil Star today, Nordic Ambassadors …
Nordic Ambassadors to PH in opinion piece: “We stand together in support of Ukraine” Read More
Denmark will facilitate a new electricity market bidding zone, supposed to cover a planned renewable energy (RE) generation cluster around the island Bornholm, the Danish Energy Agency said on Monday. …
Denmark creates new electricity bidding zone around Bornholm Read More
In the past, Dusan Stojanovic, Director and Founder of True Global Ventures (TGV), has guided the ScandAsia readers within the world of financial technology (fintech). The Singapore-based Swede now returns, …
True Global Ventures’ insights on megatrends, and the significance of AI Read More
Denmark has been supporting Vietnam to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels gradually, according to the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz. The collaboration also resulted in an increasing rate …
Denmark helps reduce Vietnam’s use of fossil fuels Read More
Sweden wins gold in Women’s World Floorball Championships 2023 – for the 9th time in a row. The Swedish nation won the championship after a match against Finland, the scores being …
Sweden wins the Women’s World Floorball Championships – again Read More
Maria Andreasdottir from Denmark was participant in the Thai beauty contest, Mrs. National Universe 2023, where she won the title as Mrs. National Globe. The Grand Final took place at …
Danish Maria wins title in Mrs. National Universe Thailand 2023 Read More
Danish Dairy Board (DDB) is an organization representing dairies in Denmark, supported by the EU who has just launched an educational campaign in PH. The 3-year campaign is called Organic …
Danish Dairy Board launches campaign in PH Read More
Three people in Denmark and one in the Netherlands have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, according to Danish police on 14 December. Now the story has …
Suspects of planned terror attack arrested in Denmark and the Netherlands Read More
Danish furniture and design company, BoConcept held an activity in Vietnam for people to create handmade scented candles for the upcoming Christmas, according to its Instagram account. “Each person prepares …
BoConcept Vietnam holds activity for creating handmade products Read More
On 13 December 2023, a new, more sustainable plane flew 373 Spies guests from Copenhagen to Thailand. The plane will continue to fly to Phuket through the winter. The plane …
New sustainable neo-plane flying from Denmark to Thailand Read More
Denmark’s Seaborg Technologies and another Danish nuclear firm are interested to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) on deploying sea-based small modular reactor …
Danish nuclear firms interested to make deal with Philippines on sea-based modular reactor tech Read More
If you have Thai/Cambodian documents which shall be used in Denmark – or Danish documents to be used in Thailand/Cambodia – then you probably need to get them legalized. This …
Danes, are your documents legalized? Read More
“Huge congratulations to the successful cooperation between Danish organization Aprendio and the Kamaya Point – Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific for the launch of the “Green Skills Academy” …
Denmark helps facilitate ‘Green Skills Academy’ in Philippines Read More
The Singapore International Music Competition is back again for young pianists and violinists around the world to show off their skills. Furthermore, the participants will get to showcase their performances …
Join the Singapore International Music Competition Winners Gala with Scandinavian prizes Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber Of Commerce (TFCC) invites you to join the Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard of 2023 in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand. The event will be held on Friday, 15 …
Join Multi-Chamber Connecting event in Eastern Seaboard in Pattaya Read More
China is capable of achieving carbon neutrality in its energy supply ahead of schedule. This is according to a Danish-Chinese report presented at COP28. The report is named “China Energy …
China may achieve its climate goals ahead of schedule according to a new Danish-Chinese report Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
Copenhagen-based Leckerbaer, renowned for its Danish pastries, has introduced a Christmas collection of traditional Danish cookies in Singapore. Packed in the brand’s signature blue boxes, the Danish småkager are a …
Leckerbaer introducing traditional Danish Christmas cookies in Singapore Read More
A Danish family of four has been hospitalized after colliding with a pickup truck in Phuket on Monday, December 11. The accident resulted in injuries to the entire family and …
Danish family in hospital after car crash in Phuket Read More
Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio will launch a new ultra-luxury flagship model at the “Nio Day 2023” event. Nio Day will be held on 23 December 2023 at the Olympic …
Chinese EV brand Nio to launch new ultra-luxury flagship model Read More
At Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, you can experience a ‘Nordic Christmas Adventure’ when Poinsettia Wishes 2023 takes you back to a Winter Wonderland – inspired by Vikings. In …
Experience a Viking-inspired Winter Wonderland in Singapore Read More