Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark should follow the United States and implement a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in China, according to several political parties in the Danish parliament (Folketinget), media NordJyske reports. Other Danish …
Several political parties want a Danish diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in China Read More
On 3 December, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam held The European Night 2021 to mark the resilience of its members and their contribution to Vietnam’s fight against the …
European Business looks forward to a more prosperous 2022 in Vietnam Read More
She coaches corporate top leaders in Asia on leadership, she’s a long-standing chairwoman at Executive’s Global Network (EGN) in Singapore, she spearheads a non-profit initiative to bring more diversity on …
Singapore-based social serial entrepreneur Mette Johansson Read More
In a declaration on 6 December by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Myanmar, the EU condemned the trial and sentencing …
EU condemns the trial and sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi & President Win Myint Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce invites you to the DTCC Reunion – Meet the Danish Export Association and the DASN on 9 December. More about the event, DTCC …
Meet the Danish Export Association and the Danish Asian SME Network Read More
Three months ago, 10-year-old Wasuthon Guide Nielsen was told he had to travel back to Thailand because the family’s application for a residence permit for him had been rejected …
Agency of Family Law formally launch Wasuthon’s Danish adoption case Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the 200 years of green ties between Singapore and Denmark has launched at Singapore’s Botanical Gardens and is now open to the public. Historic Danish footprints …
Denmark and Singapore celebrates 200 years of green ties with new exhibition Read More
During a democracy forum on 5 December, an associate professor at the Department of Ethnology of Saxo Institute at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, Niels Jul Nielsen, spoke highly …
Danish Expert: Chinese system of democracy is successful Read More
As part of the 400-year celebrations of Thai-Danish relations, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is displaying a photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 3rd floor, from 7 …
Embassy of Denmark launch 400-year photo exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Read More
The new Danish Seamen’s pastor Rebecca Holm has arrived in Hong Kong and just ended her 14 days quarantine upon arrival, she shares in the Church’s recent newsletter. Rebecca Holm …
The Danish Seamen’s Church Hong Kong has found a new pastor Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod took to Twitter to condemn the Myanmar Military’s actions after security forces on the morning of 5 December drove a car into anti-junta protesters in Myanmar. …
Danish Foreign Minister condemns Myanmar military after protest turns deadly in Yangon Read More
The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore with 10 films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden exclusively shown at The Projector from 15 December to 25 …
The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore Read More
On 3 December, Indonesia’s 9th certified LEGO store opened at Pondok Indah Mall 3 and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia attended the opening ceremony. According to the Embassy, this LEGO store …
The 9th LEGO store opens in Indonesia Read More
To uphold the pledge of the Philippines and Denmark to remain partners in progress for sustainable growth, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines in cooperation with Nordcham Philippines, Eurocham …
Denmark helps companies in the Philippines move towards a green transition Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently welcomed the Embassy’s new Head of Trade Mark Perry who will be helping Danish companies in entering and/or expanding their market presence with a focus …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes new Head of Trade Read More
Did you know that a Danish woman founded one of the first birth clinics in Thailand? Her name was Johanne Christensen and as the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shines …
History fact: The first birth clinic in Thailand was founded by Danish Johanne Christensen Read More
In this month’s update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber shares that Consul General Jakob Linulf has participated in several high-level …
DCCC’s November update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China Read More
On 28 November, the travel company TUI sent its first charter flight from Copenhagen to Phuket in 21 months, JydskeVestkysten writes. TUI operates in many countries and not only was the flight …
The first Danish charter flight in 21 months arrive in Phuket Read More
True to the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s new tradition through its newsletter, DCCC EAST YP Chairman and Board representative Lars Melgaard Algayer shares his reflection on China’s approach towards …
DCCC Board’s Corner with reflections on China’s approach towards Covid Read More
Earlier this week Hong Kong banned non-residents from entering the city from four African countries together with nine other countries including Denmark while Sweden and two other countries were added …
Hong Kong bans entrance from non-residents from Denmark and Sweden due to Omicron concerns Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their Christmas edition of Interchamber Mixer on 9 December. The Christmas edition of Interchamber Mixer is a joint event together …
Join DCCC’s Christmas edition of Interchamber Mixer Read More
Thailand will be easing entry rules for international arrivals, including returning Thais and foreign residents, under all three schemes – TEST & GO, Sandbox Programme, and Quarantine – from 16 …
Thailand ease and update entry rules for international arrivals amid reopening Read More
Not only is Danish badminton player Victor Axelsen the proud winner of Indonesian Open 2021, but he is also a very proud dad. It takes a lot to balance your …
Danish Viktor Axelsen introduces daughter to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew after Indonesian Open win Read More
On 30 November, the Nordic Trade offices in Taipei held the 2021 Nordic Sustainable Energy and Environment Forum: Taipei. The event was organized by the Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei, …
Watch the 2021 Nordic Sustainable Energy and Environment Forum: Taipei on YouTube Read More
Normann Copenhagen, in collaboration with one of the area’s leading distributors, Instant Services, is inviting you to visit their exclusive monobrand store in Hong Kong on 10 December, as they …
Celebrate a Danish Winter with Normann Copenhagen in Hong Kong Read More
Norwegian NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns of China’s increasing military presence and during a recent episode of STV’s TV Program ‘Utrikesbyrån’ (the Foreign Office) he said that the country’s power …
Norwegian NATO Secretary-General on China: The balance of power is changing Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam invites you to join the Scandinavian Christmas Service on Christmas Eve, Friday 24 December, at 1.00 pm at Christ Church located at the intersection of Sathorn Road …
Join the Nordic Christmas Eve Service 2021 in Bangkok Read More
On 26 November 2021, Denmark and Vietnam signed a Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement to support Vietnam’s efforts in improving the quality of official statistics, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam writes. The …
Denmark and Vietnam sign Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement Read More
Leading the Thai football league at the moment is the capitals True Bangkok United. Standing between the sticks for the top side is the half Danish and Filipino goalkeeper Michael …
Danish footballer is top league goalkeeper in Thailand Read More
Danish Lars Christensen who earlier this year was sentenced to prison in Bali convicted of kicking a sacred temple after an altercation with his ex-girlfriend has been released and deported …
Dane convicted for blasphemy deported from Bali Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle and is ready to work together to push forward the bilateral ties between the two nations to achieve …
China welcomes Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle Read More
Concerns over the new covid-19 variant Omicron are prompting the Philippines to temporarily suspend the decision to allow vaccinated international tourists into the country, informed the country’s immigration commissioner, Jaime …
The Philippines suspend the decision to welcome vaccinated international tourists Read More
The small Danish railway town of Vejen in the south of Denmark now has a Thai massage clinic – SaligThai.dk. The new clinic is run by two Thai women Sawan …
Small Danish railway town gets a Thai massage clinic Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod met on the evening of 26 November his Chinese host and counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi for a working dinner. It is the first time …
For the first time in three years – a Danish Foreign Minister visits China Read More
47 cameras from the controversial Chinese technology company HikVision are used in the Danish city of Kolding to monitor its citizens. The company is banned in the US on suspicion …
47 cameras from controversial Chinese technology company monitor citizens in Danish city Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod will visit China as part of his Asia Tour where he will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced …
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod visits China to discuss green transition and security policy Read More
Danes in the area are invited to meet the Embassy of Denmark in Pattaya on 7 December, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares. The Embassy of Denmark’s two consuls, Charlotte Lykkegren …
Meet the Embassy of Denmark in Pattaya on 7 December Read More
The EU wants China to provide “verifiable evidence” of the whereabouts of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai and her condition, JydskeVestkysten writes citing news agency AFP. “We call for a full and …
The EU wants Chinese evidence for Peng Shuai’s condition Read More
Travelers going between Singapore and the European Union (EU) will have an easier time proving their Covid-19 vaccination status from 25 November onwards as the European Commission has announced that Covid-19 certificates …
EU accepts Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccination certificates Read More
Almost four years ago, Danish Simon Grimstrup, owner of the travel agency Trailtours, made a big decision. He would no longer fly and instead offer more climate-conscious travel with, among …
Danish Tour operators flight to Vietnam was his last – Now only offers climate-conscious tours Read More
In Denmark, Sawaeng Kongpetsak worked in the dairy business for thirty years and founded the Thai-Danish Association. In Thailand, he worked for another twenty years in the Thai dairy business …
Sawaeng Kongpetsak returns to Denmark Read More
On his last day in Indonesia, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod visited PIK Mangrove and planted mangroves to symbolize the 70th years of friendship between Denmark and Indonesia. The Minister …
Jeppe Kofod plated mangroves to symbolize the Danish-Indonesian 70th years of friendship Read More
Naalakkersuisut, which is the government of Greenland, has stripped a Chinese mining company of its license to an iron ore deposit near Nuuk. “Naalakkersuisut has decided not to grant further …
Greenland strips Chinese mining firm of license to an iron ore deposit Read More
Danish Danni Steger’s trip to Singapore earlier this month turned into quarantine when he tested positive for covid-19 on arrival. The Straits Times writes that Danni Steger, who works as an …
Dane’s Singapore trip turned into quarantine when tested Covid-19 positive Read More
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting its member state companies and organizations to participate in a trade delegation to Singapore and Vietnam, to take place …
EU agriculture stakeholders invited to Southeast Asia trade delegation 2022 Read More
Join the closing event for Nordic Innovation House Singapore – smart and sustainable cities virtual market entry program – Singapore 2021 on 26 November. The event is organized by NIH-SG, …
Join the Closing Event: Minimising carbon footprint in the life cycle of buildings Read More
The Philippines will soon open up to international vaccinated tourists from countries with low infection rates, the Ministry of Tourism informs. The Philippines has approved a plan that allows entry …
The Philippines will open to fully vaccinated international tourists soon Read More
On 21 November, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and the Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa opened the new Danish Honorary Consulate in Surabaya, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia writes. …
Jeppe Kofod opened the new Danish Honorary Consulate in Surabaya Read More
Last week new restrictions came into force in the Chinese capital of Beijing which means that athletes participating in the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games in February must either be …
Head of mission for the Danish Olympic team in Beijing: We have to adjust to new restrictions Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to their upcoming event covering the legal aspects of hiring and firing in China on 26 November. More about the event, DCCC writes: …
Learn more about the legal aspects of hiring and firing in China Read More