Vikings Fire Blanks
At the AR-JAS Sports Centre on Saturday 21, football fans in Singapore gathered for big match between the Vikings FC and Germans. The result was ended score 1-2 (Vikings – …
Vikings Fire Blanks Read MoreMeet Santa Claus at Finland Pavilion
Shanghai is broiling in a record heat this summer yet Santa Claus is unfazed and has traveled all the way from Lapland, Finland, to the World Expo to greet visitors …
Meet Santa Claus at Finland Pavilion Read MoreVikings FC VS Germans in Cosmoleague
Last Saturday as the first match between Vikings FC and Casuals. The result was shared 1-1 score which was not bad for the first match! The second match between Vikings …
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Khao Yai Long Weekend on Wheels
Text by Henrik FriisPhotos by Bent, Bjorn and Claus The Viking Wheelers have just returned from their yearly Khao Yai trip, this annual event is normally held during the long …
Khao Yai Long Weekend on Wheels Read MoreHainan Makes Danish Norwegian and Finnish Tourists Visa-free
South China’s Hainan province added six more countries to its visa-free list to attract tour groups, as the island hopes to expand its already burgeoning tourism industry, local authorities said …
Hainan Makes Danish Norwegian and Finnish Tourists Visa-free Read MoreScandinavians Plan to Dump Phuket Properties
Scandinavians are planning to sell their properties on the resort island of Phuket en masse after the political riots in Bangkok badly shook their confidence, said Thanan Tanpaiboon, president of …
Scandinavians Plan to Dump Phuket Properties Read MoreRenewable Energy and Climate Change
Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Laos and Thailand will benefit from the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme for Mekong Region (EEP Mekong) funded by Finland, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. A …
Renewable Energy and Climate Change Read MoreFinland Pavilion Welcomed its 3 Millionth Guest
On August 17th, Finland Pavilion welcomed its 3 millionth guest, Mr. Song Ge from Shanghai. Mr. Song is 44 years old and is working as an accoutant at Shanghai Railway …
Finland Pavilion Welcomed its 3 Millionth Guest Read MoreLoads of Illegal Foreign Workers in Thailand
Bangkok is the most popular place for foreigners to work in Thailand. Approximately 30 per cent of the foreign workers do their business here. According to statistics from the Ministry of …
Loads of Illegal Foreign Workers in Thailand Read MoreScandinavians to Attend Mini UN Summit in Phuket
AA special delegation will be sent from the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the summit which is also known as the ‘Mini UN Summit’. The summit is important …
Scandinavians to Attend Mini UN Summit in Phuket Read MoreFinland Helps Estonia in Shanghai
Finland will receive Schengen visa applications on behalf of Estonia at the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai starting from 01.08.2010. Application process and requirements will be similar as when …
Finland Helps Estonia in Shanghai Read More“Finnish” Biogas Firm to Double
Thai Biogas Energy (TBEC) plans to invest about Bt700 million next year to build biogas power plants in Thailand and abroad, more than doubling its locations to nine from the …
“Finnish” Biogas Firm to Double Read MoreMissing Thai Berry Picker Found Dead
A 38-year-old Thai man who was in Finland to earn money picking berries, was found dead in a forest in Salla in the east of Lapland on Thursday, after being …
Missing Thai Berry Picker Found Dead Read MoreWSP Finland Boosts Presence in Vietnam
WSP Findland is increasing its presence in Vietnam through the arrival of a team from WSP Lincolne Scott at WSP’s office in Ho Chi Minh City to extend its service offering …
WSP Finland Boosts Presence in Vietnam Read MoreThai Clothing Slaves Break free From Chains
While the global fashion world this week assembles in Denmark during Copenhagen Fashion Week, textile workers from two other capitals have joined together in creating their own brand – and …
Thai Clothing Slaves Break free From Chains Read MoreFewer Scandinavians in Thailand
Nordic citizens staying in Thailand have declined with 3.4 pct or 494 persons during the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2009 according to …
Fewer Scandinavians in Thailand Read MoreFund for Local Cooperation Allocations
Malaysian Nature Society will have 50 000 euro for upgrading of its MNS-BOH field study centre in Cameron Highlands. BOH field study centre is one of MNS’s many centers providing …
Fund for Local Cooperation Allocations Read More‘Giant’s Kettle’ is Right on the Boil
Themed “Well-being, Competence and Environment”, the Finland Pavilion encourages an exchange of views and interaction among visitors by displaying advanced technologies and interactive activities. “Like a good society or a …
‘Giant’s Kettle’ is Right on the Boil Read MoreMoomintroll’s 65th Birthday Party in Shanghai
Don’t tell this to Moomin, it’s a surprice! The Dancing Moominvalley Shanghai EXPO Crossmedia Artwork celebrates the Birthdays of Moomintroll and artist Tove Jansson at Shanghai Expo on August 9th …
Moomintroll’s 65th Birthday Party in Shanghai Read MoreNew Call for Mekong Proposal now Open
Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with Mekong region countries is a grant offering program to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies, financed by the Ministry …
New Call for Mekong Proposal now Open Read MoreThai Berry-pickers Working All Hours
The life of 50 Thai pickers in Kemijärvi’s Luusua school in Finnish Lapland is clearly defined: picking berries and sleeping, sometimes sacrificing on the sleep component.Chaliao Tubtim, aged 28, is …
Thai Berry-pickers Working All Hours Read MoreFinnair to Expand its Asia Fleet
Finnair will acquire two 270-seat Airbus A340 wide-bodied aircraft to meet its growing long-haul traffic needs. The aircraft will be acquired on lease agreements of around four years from the …
Finnair to Expand its Asia Fleet Read MoreYour Chance to Visit Like a VIP
People can become VIPs at the Finland Expo pavilion by taking part in lucky draws to be held on the Expo Online website every week from early next month, Expo …
Your Chance to Visit Like a VIP Read MoreForeign Companies Tired of Thai Telecom Mess
Foreign companies operating in Thailand are loosing their patience with Thailands inability allow the implementation of new technology that is readily available in other parts of the world and even …
Foreign Companies Tired of Thai Telecom Mess Read MoreFinland Upgrades the Expo Online
Finland pavilion Kirnu (Giant’s Kettle in English) is one of the most innovative pavilions at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Internet surfers may now get a closer look at the …
Finland Upgrades the Expo Online Read MoreCrayfish Season on Finnair’s Shanghai Flights
Press release: In honour of the Shanghai World Expo, Finnair will serve traditional crayfish on Helsinki-Shanghai flights. The crayfish service in Business Class starts on August 6 and continues until …
Crayfish Season on Finnair’s Shanghai Flights Read MoreDetermined to Reach Their Potential
Vietnam and Finland are determined to reach their potential in bilateral trade and investment by a number of means. Leading Finnish enterprises and research organisations have begun to look at …
Determined to Reach Their Potential Read MoreHitting the Jackpot in Hunt for Love
A party thrown at the Finland Pavilion on Sunday has solidified the belief that a new era of dating has arrived in China. Golden Bachelor Matchmakers, which organized the event …
Hitting the Jackpot in Hunt for Love Read MoreNokia launches in Cambodia
Nokia plans to launch its first office in Cambodia today in a bid to ‘bring it closer’ to the domestic population after seeing regional sales decline in the second quarter, …
Nokia launches in Cambodia Read MoreEuropean Union Youth Forum in Singapore
From 16-20 July, the Global Youth Congress International (GYCI) hosted the first ever EU Youth Forum (EUYF) in Singapore. The aim was to enhance the knowledge and understanding and educate …
European Union Youth Forum in Singapore Read MoreFinnish Second Place in World Race
(22.7.2010) Fantastic finale of Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race ended as Team Finland finished in second place. After facing various challenges since departing Singapore in February, Team Finland …
Finnish Second Place in World Race Read MoreThe Finnish Jamie Oliver in Hong Kong
Scandinavian food and Nordic flavours in Hong Kong. At FINDS you can enjoy both fine dining and night-life. ScandAsia visited FINDS Friday night before dinner rush at eight, the outdoor …
The Finnish Jamie Oliver in Hong Kong Read MoreA new Collaboration Agreement Signed
The MOU will encompass staff exchanges, degree partnership programmes, student exchanges as well as collaboration in teaching, research, development, and consultancy studies. The signing ceremony was hosted by the Ambassador …
A new Collaboration Agreement Signed Read MoreFinnish Clean Technology is Coming to Vietnam
Na Duong power plant in Vietnam is a good example of what can be done with new Finnish clean technologies. To further introduce the Finnish know-how on clean techonologies to …
Finnish Clean Technology is Coming to Vietnam Read MoreVillage Democracy in Lao Ho
Newly built roads, village meeting halls, dams and water systems. These are justsome of the material results generated by a community development project that Coalition for Environment and Development (CED), …
Village Democracy in Lao Ho Read MoreFinnair and Japan Airlines Expand Cooperation
Oneworld alliance partners, Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL), will expand their cooperation network in Europe starting from August 1, 2010. “Finnair is very happy to serve European and Japanese customers …
Finnair and Japan Airlines Expand Cooperation Read MoreThe Daily Ape Show Presents Finland
“Hello everybody, my name is Pekka.”“My name is Mauri.”“And we are here to tell you about a wonderful country called Finland…”“My name is Mauri!” Sound like a bad country promo …
The Daily Ape Show Presents Finland Read MoreThai Workers Head for Blueberry Fields in Finland
In the next five days, hundreds of workers will be flying to Finland to take up the job of picking blueberries.The first batch of workers will depart on Saturday, while …
Thai Workers Head for Blueberry Fields in Finland Read MoreMore Finnair Flights to Hong Kong from June 2011
Finnair will increase direct flights to Hong Kong. Instead of the previous seven flights, Finnair will fly to Hong Kong with a frequency of 12 flights per week from June …
More Finnair Flights to Hong Kong from June 2011 Read MoreNokia to Be Awarded Online Map License
Chinese authorities plan to give Nokia a license to provide online mapping services in China, making it the first foreign firm to get such approval. The announcement may open doors …
Nokia to Be Awarded Online Map License Read MoreThais Head for Blueberry Fields in Finland
The first batch of workers will depart on Saturday, while the second will leave next Tuesday. Most of the workers, 232 in these two batches, come from the Northeast. The …
Thais Head for Blueberry Fields in Finland Read MoreFinnair Reports Strong Asian Growth
Lifted by robust demand on the India sector, Nordic carrier Finnair has reported a 26 percent growth in Asian traffic this summer.“The demand for Asian traffic is growing noticeably. We …
Finnair Reports Strong Asian Growth Read MoreFINDS Announces Expansion Plans
FINDS, Hong Kong’s iconic Nordic restaurant and bar, vacates its home in Lan Kwai Fong in September 2010 in a series of moves to solidify its reputation as a premiere …
FINDS Announces Expansion Plans Read MoreFinnish KONE Keeps Lifting Asia
The Finnish elevator company KONE celebrates its 100 years anniversary in the world this year. In Southeast Asia, KONE has been active for over 30 years. A big anniversary happens …
Finnish KONE Keeps Lifting Asia Read MoreNew Meeting Place for Students
A new joint venture between Fudan University and 25 Nordic universities facilitates opportunities for Sino-Nordic student networking and research cooperation. A pleasant surprise awaits Nordic students who come to Shanghai …
New Meeting Place for Students Read MoreFinland Committed to Anti-corruption
Ambassador Pekka Hyvönen approved in June a new support agreement of the amount of 245,125 euros, for Transparency International (TI) and its contact in Vietnam, Towards Transparency (TT), to conduct …
Finland Committed to Anti-corruption Read MoreTAT Stockholm – is Rushing to Regain Thailand’s Share
The Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland are all important source markets for visitors to Thailand. Together, they generate over 800,000 visitors each year. In the period prior …
TAT Stockholm – is Rushing to Regain Thailand’s Share Read MoreFinnish Midsummer Cruise in Hong Kong
The Finns in Hong Kong celebrated midsummer at the Bel-Air luxury yacht. The cruise was a night of dazzling scenery, fabulous Finnish festive food, sipping and socializing.FinnCham hosted the Midsummer Cruise in Hong Kong.More …
Finnish Midsummer Cruise in Hong Kong Read MoreFinnair Daily to Singapore from May Next Year
Next year, Finnair will resume its daily nonstop flights between Helsinki and Singapore with easy access from Stockholm, Gothenburg, Norrköping and Copenhagen. It will become one of the fastest connections …
Finnair Daily to Singapore from May Next Year Read MoreRichard Järvinen: Dialogue the Keyword
Richard Järvinen places his mobile phone, a Nokia N900, on the table next to him. Two minutes later, a little tone indicates he has gotten a message. Soon after, he …
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