Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Earlier this week, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard met with Dr. Samerjai Suksumek, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC), and other senior officers. Together they discussed Thailand’s …
Ambassador Thorgaard visited the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC) Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has announced the winner of their “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition with the winning photo capturing “400 years of Thai-Danish relations, friendship, …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok announces winner of “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition Read More
According to a release from the Danish Red Cross, the disaster relief agency has launched a catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters to quickly get aid to those suffering after the …
Danish Red Cross launches volcano catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters in Indonesia Read More
On 22 March, China responded to EU’s sanctions of four Chinese individuals and one organization with placing ten people and four organizations on their own sanction list. The list includes …
China fires back and sanctions Denmark’s former Prime Minister and Swedish researcher Read More
On 22 March, foreign EU Ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels to sanction four Chinese persons and one organization over violations of human rights against Muslim minorities. The sanctions …
EU member states sanction China for human right violations Read More
Finland topped again the list according to survey data from the Gallup World Poll. The country scored well in key areas such as income inequality and recorded exceptionally high trust …
Finland won Happiest Country for the fourth consecutive time Read More
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod now admits that the case of the pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has created tensions between Denmark and China. Yet he rejects a diplomatic crisis. According to …
Danish Foreign Minister admits meeting with China’s Ambassador Read More
For more than 30 years, Hans Petter Hougen has worked as a forensic pathologist in disaster areas around the world, and in his recently published book, ‘At work with death’ …
Danish forensic expert describes, among other, his Tsunami experience in Thailand Read More
A Danish woman has been arrested in Malaysia and charged with drug possession, local media The Star reports. The 35-year-old Danish woman was arrested on Saturday at noon during a …
Danish woman arrested in Malaysia – accused in drug case with partner Read More
The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …
The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions Read More
Three Danish siblings recently received a letter from the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs assessing that they are not and have never been Danish citizens despite being born …
You have never been Danish citizens – young Danes of Vietnamese ancestry told by Danish authorities Read More
Novo Nordisk Philippines launched new #BeatObesityWithMe campaign in celebration of World obesity day with a special edition of its Kalingang Novo Nordisk webinar in partnership with among others, The Royal …
Novo Nordisk Philippines launches #BeatObesityWithMe campaign Read More
On 18 March, The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok took another trip down memory lane, this time highlighting the late Prince Henrik’s visit to Thailand 32 years ago and his …
The late Prince Henrik of Denmark had a continuing interest in environmental programs in Thailand Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Consular Officer. If you enjoy helping people and want to ensure that Danish citizens have a positive …
Are you the new Senior Consular Officer at Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok? Read More
The recently completed ECCO office in Xi’an China designed by HONG Designworks is a beautifully executed project that’s inspired by the rhythm and movement of nature. The modern office marries …
ECCO latest office in Xi’An designed by HONG Designworks Read More
Researchers from Singapore have in collaboration with researchers in Denmark discovered why cancer drugs stop working and how to make them work again, ultimately improving the treatment for breast cancer, …
Scientists from Singapore and Denmark find way to improve treatment for breast cancer Read More
Despite the associated environmental problems, Vietnam cannot do without coal-fired power plants for another 15 years at least, experts say. There is no current alternatives that can help Vietnam ensure …
Vietnam needs coal-fired power plants for at least another 15 years Read More
Several Danish badminton players have been subjected to harsh statements and messages on social media from angry and disappointed Indonesian badminton fans. This comes after the Indonesian squad was sent …
Danish badminton stars receive harsh messages after Indonesia was eliminated from All England tournament Read More
Thailand will shorten the mandatory quarantine period from 14 days to 10 and 7 days and travelers will not need fit-to-fly documents when arriving into the country starting 1 April, …
Thailand eases restrictions on 1 April – shorter quarantine and no fit-to-fly certificates Read More
On Monday 15 March 2021 the Nordic ambassadors paid a joint visit to the Governor of Chiang Mai province and Chiangmai University. In joint Nordic cooperation, Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen, …
Nordic ambassadors visited Chiangmai governor and CM University Read More
On 16 March 2021 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss and continue the shared green agenda. Dr. Piyakasat Suksathit and Dr. Ratchada Kongsatyaipat, gave …
Ambassador Thorgaard visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss green agenda Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore has extended an invitation to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion on 31 March. The invitation reads: DABS is excited to invite you to our very first …
DABS invites to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion 31 March Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong happily delivered books and newspapers to the big container vessel SVENDBORG MÆRSK when it recently docked in Hong Kong. The Danish Seamen’s Church …
Danish Seamen’s Church HK delivers books to the maritime library Read More
The Danish pump giant Grundfos announced on 15 March 2021 that sales in the second half of 2020 was only 1.0% below 2019. This was better than first half, where …
Grundfos delivers strong financial performance in 2020 Read More
Denmark and Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod should not interfere in China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system, states the Chinese Embassy in Denmark through a recently published statement. The …
China answers back to Denmark’s criticism over Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E.Harald Fries joined Vice President Leni Robredo and other European ambassadors in a working luncheon hosted by Ambassador Alain Gaschen …
Nordic ambassadors discussed women empowerment initiatives with Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo Read More
In a bid to make mandatory quarantine in Thailand attractive, the popular tourist nation last month introduced the possibility for tourists to spend their 14 days in quarantine at a …
Offer for Nordic tourists: Quarantine on a yacht in Thailand Read More
The Chinese company Hikvision supplies surveillance equipment to several public institutes in Denmark but according to US-based think tank Freedom House and the US government, the company’s equipment is involved …
Surveillance equipment from controversial Chinese company is used in Denmark Read More
Xia “Betty” Chen came to Copenhagen from China to study 16 years ago. Today the 34-year-old restaurateur is about to open her fourth restaurant where two robots will help servers …
Betty Chen imports robots from China to help serve sushi in Danish restaurants Read More
Denmark and Thailand have a long history of collaboration within agriculture and there is high demand for quality equipment and services from Denmark that can support the increasing production and …
Ambassador Thorgaard and the team visited SKOV A/S Asia HQ in Bangkok Read More
Singapore is opening the first corona-friendly business hotel that allows people to work in the same room and business travelers to hold face-to-face meetings. International business travel is still discouraged …
Singapore opens bubble hotel for business travelers Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join a meeting on campus to discover more about the unique new alternative to the IBDP and A-Levels: the IBCP – …
St Andrew’s S107 host IBCP Discovery Event 1 April Read More
Danish singer Michael Falch talks to Danish daily BT about his recently published book, written during the pandemic, and in the book, he opens up about his life and health …
Danish singer Michael Falch: My heart is 8500 km away in Thailand Read More
Vietnam will continue its AstraZeneca vaccine rollout despite the news regarding blood clot risk because it has not yet recorded any case of blood clots as reported in some countries, …
AstraZeneca vaccine rollout continues in Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines Read More
Joergen Lundbaek passed away on 15 March 2021 shortly before midnight. About half a year ago, he was diagnosed with cancer and although he went into treatment, it was too …
Joergen Lundbaek has passed away Read More
Friday 12 March 2021 marked the 40-year anniversary of Vietnamese boat refugee Nga Thi Van Doan’s employment at Danish Elvstrøm Sails A/S. Her employment was also the South Jutland sailmakers …
Vietnamese boat refugee celebrates 40 years of employment at Danish company Read More
A Danish-commissioned high-speed ferry, Fjord FSTR, sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark on 5 March 2021. Fjord Line, a Danish shipping company, commissioned Austal Philippines to build the 109-meter …
Philippines built Fjord FSTR sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark Read More
Danish Viking Life-Saving Equipment A / S with around 3,000 employees employed in maritime security globally has just presented a profit for 2020 of DKK 170 million before tax. However, …
Danish firm laid off hundreds of employees in Thailand factory to make a profit Read More
A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …
Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system Read More
Lego’s first indoor playground in the city at the K11 Musea shopping centre has sold 3,000 tickets for its opening day, the mall said on 6 March 2021. The opening …
Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong officially opened Read More
Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad. The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …
Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or Denmark. So quite naturally, …
Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
On 26 February 2021 the Youngship Singapore announced a networking initiative: weekly get together fun run, started in March 2021, the invitation read: Hope that everyone is doing great and …
Youngship Singapore invites to weekly Monday Run to stay healthy together Read More
Many young Danes take a year off traveling between studies and Iben Wielandt Nielsen was no different. Before the pandemic, she had high hopes and a ton of expectations for …
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia … Corona ruined young Danes’ year abroad Read More
Denmark, Norway, and Thailand have temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s covid-19 vaccine until more clarity in regards to the possible connection to possible blood clots is revealed, Ritzau reports. …
Denmark, Norway and Thailand temporarily suspend the use of AstraZeneca’s covid-19 vaccine Read More
According to a recent announcement, Singapore’s Keppel, Denmark’s Maersk, and Norway’s Yara have joined forces with Japan’s Sumitomo and Hong Kong’s Fleet Management to develop ammonia fuel for ships. The …
Keppel, Maersk, and Yara to develop ammonia as ship fuel in Singapore Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched ‘THE ACADEMY” which is a platform for knowledge and learning for SwedCham members and friends. THE ACADEMY offers a variety …
SwedCham HK launches platform for knowledge and learning Read More
Danish Vestas Wind Systems A/S is for the first time in five years no longer the world’s biggest turbine maker but has been usurped by China’s Xinjiang Goldwind and US …
Chinese and US firms take Danish Vestas’s place as the world’s biggest wind turbine maker Read More
The Danish Wind Export Association and The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei 丹麥商務辦事處 have found this Wind Energy Asia a very important event to join. The Wind Energy Asia conference …
Meet Danish companies at Wind Energy Asia 2021 Read More
Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …
Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means? Read More