Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has surpassed LVMH and is now Europe’s most valuable listed company. LVMH, the world’s biggest luxury retailer, is currently suffering due to growing concerns about …
Danish Novo Nordisk surpasses LVMH as Europe’s most valuable company Read More
SAS has reopened its routes between Bangkok and Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo for the winter season. To celebrate the occasion, the airline is offering special fares on one-way flights between …
SAS has reopened Bangkok-Scandinavia routes Read More
Indonesia has launched its first locally-made and organic cheese this week, as a result of an international project involving the Danish dairy cooperation, Arla Foods. Artisanal manufacturer Mazaraat Artisan Cheese …
Indonesia in a ‘cheesy’ launch supported by Arla Foods Read More
The Danish-Thai owned relocation service, Pacific Orientation Relocation Services (PORS), has published a new, comprehensive guide for those who are moving to Thailand. The guide is for the first time …
Pacific Orientation Relocation Services launches 2023 guide to Thailand Read More
The Sukhothai Shanghai hotel is presenting a Nordic Autumn Journey in collaboration with Danish homeware collection chain, Kop & Kande. From September 1 till October 29, The Sukhothai Shanghai and …
Go on a Nordic Autumn journey in Shanghai Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) will host an event, “Business Seminar: Re-Think Your Business with Danish Business Strategist, Jacob Johansen” on 14 September 2023 at The Stable Lodge, Sukhumvit …
Meet Jacob Johansen in DTCC Business Seminar in September 2023 Read More
The Danish toymaker, Lego saw its profits drop 17.7% to 5.5bn Danish kroner (£634m; $807m) in the first half of 2023. Citing the BBC, Niels Christiansen, chief executive officer of …
Lego profits drops in first half of 2023 Read More
China is Denmark’s fourth largest trading partner, so the recent slowdown in the Chinese economy will hit Danish growth, according to calculations from Danmarks Nationalbank. “There are signs that the …
Problems in the Chinese housing sector might influence Danish growth Read More
New report shows that China has been Norway’s biggest partner in technological research since 2019. China is thereby outpacing both the US and the UK, according to the recently published …
China is now Norway’s biggest tech research partner Read More
Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, said on Tuesday, August 29, that freedom of expression should not give people a free pass to discriminate against others. The statement follows the multiple …
Indonesia says freedom of expression shouldn’t be a free pass for Quran desecration Read More
Danish world famous toy brand LEGO tells Bloomberg it plans to open some 100 China stores a year. “It may seem strange to invest in China when the market contracts, …
LEGO in China for the long haul Read More
A 78-year-old Danish businessman traveling in Thailand helped Thai Metropolitan Police arrest a transgender woman called “Nong Lada”. The woman is suspected of having a history of scamming foreigners that …
Dane helps Thai police arrest transgender thief Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has achieved the highest year-on-year revenue growth by sales during the second quarter of 2023 – in comparison to the other 20 top pharmaceutical firms, …
Novo Nordisk in record growth due to obesity and diabetes drug sales Read More
Light was shed on the Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen as Vogue Singapore released their feature on unconventional bridal dresses on 28 August, and one of her designs appeared. Wedding dresses …
Danish designer noticed by Vogue Singapore Read More
Internations have released in July 2023 its annual Expat Insider report, ranking countries in order to find out which country is the best one – and worst one – to …
The best and worst countries for expats to live in Read More
Chris Tang, Secretary for Security in Hong Kong, has responded to reporters’ questions about the alleged arrest order on Danish artist, Jens Galschiøt. “Arrest operations conducted by Hong Kong law …
Hong Kong security chief declines to say if there’s an arrest order on Danish artist Read More
Nordic Film Festival returns in 2023 with movies from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. The event will take place at The Projector in Singapore from 7-16 September 2023. The …
Nordic Film Festival in Singapore 2023 Read More
Denmark reported on Friday, 25 August 2023 that its government plans to ban Koran burning due to the conflicts arising in Muslim countries. The country will “prohibit the inappropriate treatment …
Denmark to prohibit Koran burning Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam encourages anyone who is interested in the green movement and making differences for the environment to join the campaign, “Green Ambassador 2023.” With a desire …
Danish Embassy supports “Green Ambassador 2023” campaign in Vietnam Read More
Denmark has lifted emergency border checks. The checks were introduced after public burnings of the Quran, which drew protests in Muslim countries and resulted in threats from militant groups. Police …
Denmark eases border checks linked to Quran burnings Read More
When ScandAsia first met Camilla Bailey and Casper Gustafsen it was back in 2020. This was before COVID-19 had truly taken its toll and many things were different back then. …
Mad Wine Bar & Eatery: A Danish couple’s culinary journey in Vietnam Read More
Danish Jewelry brand Pandora has entered into a new collaboration with Disney. Together they have created a new collection that represents some of peoples favorite Marvel characters. Pandora and Marvel …
Pandora x Marvel introduces new charms Read More
“Beijing needs to send a clear message on how it plans to revive its economy and provide clarity on a national security crackdown that is unnerving the foreign business community,” …
China needs to address economic uncertainty says Danish President of European Chamber of Commerce Read More
Hong Kong’s security chief, Chris Tang Ping-keung, has commented on what he calls a common tactic of using “artistic creations” to endanger national security. Still, he has not confirmed whether …
Hong Kong security chief warns Danish sculptor Read More
H.E. Sandra Jensen Landi, the Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore and Brunei, presented her credentials to His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, at a ceremony on Saturday, August 19, …
Ambassador Landi hands over credentials to Sultan of Brunei Read More
Anntonia Porsild won the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Sunday night, August 20. This means she’ll represent the country in the global competition this November. With a Danish father …
Thai-Danish Anntonia Porsild crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Read More
In response to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s trip to China, the Danish People’s Party (DF) will organize a trip to Taiwan for the Danish Parliament. This is according to …
Danish People’s Party will respond to Foreign Ministers trip to China with a trip to Taiwan Read More
A piece of cardboard behind a 7-Eleven in Klong Toey harbor is the home of Jane Sorensen, the daughter of the Danish Boatswain Villy Sorensen, who through the years from …
My name is Jane Sorensen Read More
A new variant of corona, now named BA.2.86, was found in Denmark this week, according to Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The variant was detected in three cases, all from different …
New corona variant found in Denmark Read More
Denmark and China has now agreed on a new Green Joint Work Programme for 2023-2026, according to the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, India. To mark the 15th year anniversary …
Denmark and China in ‘green ties’ Read More
The Danish meat producer and exporter, Danish Crown, plans to boost its earnings by 1.5 billion DKK annually ($220 million) within two years, the company said on Wednesday, August 16. …
Danish Crown aims to boost earnings after decline in China exports Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Wednesday, August 16, that he plans to ask China to take a stronger position on Ukraine. He then added, that China should …
Denmark calls on China to ‘speak up’ to Russia Read More
The Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, is scheduled to travel to Shanghai and Beijing this week. The objective is to sign a new cooperation agreement between the two countries. …
Danish foreign minister defends China trip Read More
Jens Galschiøt, the Danish sculptor behind ‘The Pillar of Shame’, has asked the Hong Kong government if there’s a warrant out for his arrest. This is after the sculpture was …
Danish artist suspects the Hong Kong government has a warrant out for his arrest Read More
Danish jewelry brand Pandora has raised its full-year revenue outlook as it reported better-than-expected second-quarter sales. This is mainly due to improved performance in the U.S. and China, the company …
Pandora with a strong second quarter due to improved performance in China Read More
A new resolution issued by the Vietnamese government might make things a little easier for certain travelers. Taking effect on 15 August, citizens from 13 countries can now stay in …
Extended Entry In Vietnam For 13 Countries Read More
European enterprises are gravitating towards Vietnam – especially Northern Europe, claims Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Sweden and Northern Europe, Nguyen Thi Hoang Thuy. Denmark in particular is emerging as …
Vietnam attracts Northern European Investors Read More
Indius Pedersen passed away 20 June 2023 in Denmark. His family is keeping the funeral rites private. Indius was a legendary member of the Danish community in Vietnam where he …
Indius Pedersen has passed away Read More
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will travel to China on Wednesday, August 16, where he will meet with the country’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The three-day visit begins in Shanghai, …
The Danish Foreign Minister on diplomatic trip to China Read More
According to Hong Kong customs has the number of people arrested and the quantity of drugs seized increased this year. This is as air travel has neared pre-pandemic levels. Customs …
Hong Kong customs experiences an increase of drug smuggling Read More
A new survey shows, that 70% of Norwegian adults support the use of armed resistance if the country is attacked. In a recent survey carried out by the Peace Research …
Norwegian survey shows strong support for armed resistance if Nordic countries are attacked Read More
Pandora, the Danish fashion jewelry brand, has recently named the American actress Ashley Park as its new global ambassador. Park has gained huge recognition in China for her role as …
Pandora to revamp its image in China Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce are organizing the 17th DCCC Award Gala to celebrate the Danish engagement and community in China. To do so, DCCC organizes the DCCC awards that aims …
Danish Chamber of Commerce has opened for nominations to the Award Gala 2023 Read More
Arla Foods milk protein MicelPure has become the first Arla product certified by the non-GMO Project and is already certified EU Organic and China Organic. MicelPure is a micellar casein …
Arla Foods new milk protein achieves first non-GMO project certification Read More
Novo Nordisk’s obesity medicine Wegovy reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes according to a highly anticipated study. People with obesity or are overweight with a history of heart …
Novo Nordisk is now second biggest firm in Europe after study finds that Wegovy cuts risk of heart attacks Read More
Strong winds, intense rain and landslides has hit parts of the Nordic region, knocking out power lines, flooding villages and bringing public transport to a standstill in the worst-affected areas. …
Storm continues to sweep over the Nordics Read More
The Danish furniture brand, JYSK, which is offering a wide range of Scandinavian-style furniture and home decor products previously opened a new center in Hanoi, Vietnam this year. Besides the …
Danish furniture brand JYSK opens new center in Hanoi Read More
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add more flights to Northern destinations for the Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024). This is to support the strong demand …
Singapore Airlines to boost services for 2024 northern summer season Read More
The Philippines accuses the Chinese coast guard of firing water cannons at its ships in the disputed South China Sea. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 5, when the …
The Danish Embassy in Manila has expressed it’s support for the Philippines in the case of China firing water cannons Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will hold the event, “2nd ECCP Community Connect” on 15 August 2023 from 03:00 – 05:00 PM in Spaces, WorldPlaza, BGC. …
Join 2nd Community Connect held by European Chamber of Commerce of Philippines Read More