Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
From 2010, Finland is very likely going to have an official Chamber of Commerce. The paperwork was submitted to the Chinese authorities in June 2009 by the already formed board …
Finland Wants Chamber of Commerce in China Read MoreScandinavian Society Siam (SSS) is in competition with many other organisations. When it was established, it was the only organisation available. But since the eighties and increasingly during the last …
Chairman Søren Wants Things to Move Ahead Read More
Many members of the four Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand found their way to the networking sponsored by Finnair at Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok on Monday 28 June …
Finnair Nordic Networking Read MoreA Norwegian man, Thiyakaraja Sivakkolunthu, 49, from Groruddalen, Oslo in Norway, was among the injured and hospitalized, after two speedboats collided in Thailand. Marine Police on Koh Samui informs to Scandasia.com …
Norwegian the Only Scandinavian Hospitalized After Thai Boat Crash Read MoreTUI Nordic Chief Executive Christian Clemens announced that the charter operations to Thailand for the winter 2010 will increase the capacity by 30% from the previous year up to a …
TUI Nordic Increase Winter Capacity to Thailand With 30% Read MoreToday the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2010 welcomes distinguished guests and experts within clean energy and climate technologies, jointly hosting the Nordic-Chinese Energy & Climate Forum together with the neighbor …
Sweden Share Cases on Clean Tech and Environmental Solutions Read MoreFinnair Plus frequent-flyer membership card or a recent Finnair boarding card entitles guests to enter the Finland pavilion via the Green Line. Green Line is a faster line also used …
Visit Finland at World Expo With a Finnair Plus Without Queuing Read MoreFinnish higher education institutions and CIMO (Centre for International Mobility) organised recently a very successful meeting in Kirnu for Chinese students who once have studied in Finnish higher education institution. …
Finnish Expo Pavilion Kirnu Hosted a Successful Alumni Meeting Read MoreThe Nordic-Chinese Energy and Climate Day will take place on the 25th of June 2010 at the Shanghai World Expo, bringing together ministers, business leaders, researchers and other key stakeholders …
Nordic-Chinese Energy & Climate Day at World Expo in Shanghai Read MoreAt the Shanghai World EXPO 2010, one of the main messages from Finland comes in the form of six keywords: freedom, creativity, innovation, community spirit, health and nature. The main …
Finnish Eco-Furniture Read MoreMalaysia has passed the stage of being a developing nation and is in a transitional phase to become a full-fledged developed country, a Finnish expert in the knowledge economy said. …
Finnish Expert: Malaysia no Longer a Developing Country Read MoreThe Consultative Group mid-year meeting was this year held in Rach Gia, Kien Giang province in the Mekong-delta area. One of the main issues on the agenda in the meeting …
Donors and Government Discuss Development Goals in Vietnam Read MoreNo more trying to guess the specials of the day at a restaurant. No more asking the shop assistant to repeat the price of a dress again and again. No …
Pass English before Entering Singapore Service Sector Read MoreLess than two hours’ drive from the teeming tourist beaches of Pattaya in Thailand, a largely undeveloped hillside in Chounbri province conceals a very different site – a sacred place …
Buddhist Temple in Chonburi Built with Finnish Stainless Steel Read MoreWith the support of funds from the Finnish Concessional Credit Programme the city of Hai Phong is not as vulnerable to early flooding as it used to be. Similarly the …
Finns Support Improments of Flood Prevention and Power Supply Read MoreA Finnish elementary school teacher Mika Vanhanen established the ENO (environment online) internet school in 2000 in the Eno municipality of Eastern Finland. Recently, the global school celebrated its international …
Indonesia World Leader in Finnish Environment Online Read MoreSaturday 12 June 2010 was a great day for Victoria Karlsson, and one she had been looking forward to for a long time. After taking over STYLE:NORDIC from its previous …
New STYLE:NORDIC Opened Doors in Singapore Read MoreNew Nordic Landscapes was officially opened the 1st of June in Nordic Lighthouse by representatives from the Nordic Council of Ministers and partners.The exhibition is an outdoor exhibition that presents …
Nordic Landscapes in Shanghai Read MoreMany of the Scandinavian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia hope that Denmark, as the only Scandinavian team in the tournament, will win the gold trophy in the FIFA World Cup 2010. …
Ambassadors Predict World Cup Winner Read More“Finland has gained much bigger visibility in Shanghai than its geographic size would entitle it to”, was the common notion among the Finnish business and political elite gathered in Shanghai …
Get a Taxi Ride in Shanghai and Learn About Finland Read MoreThe Finland Pavilion welcomed its millionth guest yesterday afternoon. The lucky visitor, 16-year-old student Sun Zhaopeng from Shandong Province, received a Suunto Core wrist computer from Finnish commissioner general Pertti …
Finland Pavilion Receives One Million Visitors in 40 Days Read MoreOn Tuesday 25 May, President Halonen and her delegation attended a reception at the Ambassador’s residence to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Finland and …
Finnish President Visited Beijing Read MoreSoeren Wettendorff, a self-confessed former drop-out of the Scandinavian Society Siam, was on Tuesday 8 June elected new Chairman of the Society. “I dropped out a few years ago by not …
Soeren Wettendorff New Chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam Read MoreIn October this year, J.A. Bayona will be shooting his new movie “Impossible” here in Thailand. The story is based on a true account of a family who stayed in …
Want to Be a Movie Star? Read MoreFinnish flag carrier Finnair said today the number of its passengers grew by 3.1% year-on-year to 589,100 in May 2010. Moreover, the Asian numbers went up in the air with …
Finnair`s Asian Traffic Strengthened by 28 % in May. Read MoreFinland-headquartered stainless steel producer Outokumpu has opened a new service center in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, which has an annual capacity of some 30,000 metric tons of stainless steel. The …
Finnish Outokumpu Opens New Service Centre in China Read MoreThe civil unrest and the political instability which took place in Bangkok during recent weeks have caused many businesses to suffer economic losses. Thai businesses have been entitled to claim …
Scandinavian Businesses in Bangkok Eligible for Compensation Read MoreAs they sit there by the big conference table at International School Singapore, it is clear to just about anyone that Emil, Karin, and Paul aged 14, 16, and 18, …
Finnish Family Loves Living in Singapore Read MoreThe top Nordic fashion labels will flock to China this coming August to attend the Nordic Fashion Week in Shanghai. The purpose of the event is to expose Chinese consumers …
Experience Nordic Fashion in Shanghai Read MoreTension on the Korean peninsula was among the topics discussed by the Finnish and Chinese presidents in Beijing on Saturday. The Finnish head of state, Tarja Halonen, met with her …
Chinese & Finnish Presidents Discuss Korea Read MoreThailand’s authorities have lifted a night-time curfew imposed 10 days earlier in Bangkok and 23 provinces after deadly anti-government protests, the prime minister said Saturday. “The curfew will be lifted …
Thai Authorities Lift Curfew Imposed After Deadly Unrest: PM Read MoreFinnish President Tarja Halonen announced the opening of the Finland Pavilion Day this morning at the Expo Center. Halonen said this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between …
Finland celebrates Its EXPO 2010 Pavilion Day Read MoreBangkok is progressive recovering from politic crisis. We hope this third time will be lucky. The Board of Scandinavian Society Siam (SSS) arranges new date for 91st Annual General Meeting …
Scandinavian Society Siam Annual General Meeting New Date Read MoreFor the past eight weeks, Per Arne Granbo has had a lot on his mind. He has had to take care of his babies, as he calls them – the …
Thoughts from a Norwegian Red Shirt Read MoreVietnam has an abundant workforce, an 80 million strong market and political stability, therefore, Finnish businesses will face no obstacles when investing in Vietnam, said State President Nguyen Minh Triet …
Vietnam President Welcomes Finnish Investments Read MoreAs 2010 ASEAN Chair, Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge to Finland’s cooperation with Southeast Asia, said President Nguyen Minh Triet.At 4 pm on May 22, State President …
Vietnamese President Concludes His Visit to Finland Read MoreThe cabinet agreed to extend the curfew in Bangkok and 23 other provinces to Friday night, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday aorund noon. …
Thailand Update: Curfew Extended (Only) to Friday Read MoreEven the organizers were surprised; when the alarm sounded to evacuate the village, every single household in Ban Khao Pilay took part in the drill. “People followed the evacuation procedures, …
Finland and Sweden Helps Thailand Preparing for the Worst Read MoreLeaders tend to be successful. Market leaders tend to shape the industry, guide its trajectory and weave exciting experiences for customers. By Martin Roll With the advent of the Internet, …
Martin Roll: Nokia’s Fall From Grace Calls for a Return to Its Pioneering Days Read MoreAt 7 PM on Friday Night the news broke that the curfew has officially been lifted in Pattaya, writes PattayaOne. This follows a meeting held at Pattaya City Hall earlier …
Back to Normal – Pattaya Curfew Cancelled Read MoreThe economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Finland and Vietnam has seen positive developments. The trade between the countries has reached a value of almost 230 million US Dollars and …
The President of Vietnam Visits Finland Read MoreSwedish-speaking Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson’s first book about the beloved Moomin characters appeared 65 years ago. The Moomin adventures have also made it on stage in Shanghai as …
Moomin: 65 Years of Adventure, Now in China Read MoreThe crisis in Thailand is very serious, says Johannes Schmidt who is an Associate Professor of International Politics at the University of Aalborg in Denmark. According to him, one solution …
Expert: This Is Why It Went Wrong Read MorePhD Marte Nielsen of the University in Lund is an expert on Thailand and the current situation.At 2 p.m. (7 p.m. Thailand time), she will give her evaluation of the …
What Will Happen To Thailand? Read MoreYesterday, it was decided by the government that Bangkok and 23 other provinces were to be under a curfew from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Thursday morning. This resulted in …
Norwegian Trapped in Bangkok Fears Prison Time Read MoreThe curfew in Bangkok and several provinces of Thailand which was imposed on Wednesday will remain in place for the next three days, the emergency center has announced. The time, though has …
Thai Curfew Next Three Days Read MoreEven though the Red Shirt leaders surrendered, unrest and violent actions continued to take place all over Bangkok throughout the whole day yesterday. The protesters had been encouraged to go …
Men in Black Attacking Bangkok Read MoreOn Wednesday Night at 8pm, Pattaya Police backed up by Pattaya City Hall Security Officers began a tour of the city and ordered all establishments, including Bars, Discotheques, Banks, Shopping …
Pattaya Under Curfew Read MoreDespite the turmoil engulfing parts of Bangkok and some other Thai cities, Phuket’s top cop insists Phuket remains safe.Commenting on reports that two provincial halls in Northeast Thailand have been …
Turmoil In More Cities, But Top Cop Says Phuket Safe Read MoreThe Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) on Wednesday imposed a curfew across the capital following arson attacks in downtown Bangkok and several areas after anti-government red shirt …
CRES Imposes Curfew in Bangkok Read More