Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreTomorrow, May 20th, the Scandinavian community in Bangkok was supposed to meet at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, but due to the politically unstable situation in Bangkok at the moment, the …
Nordic Chamber Breakfast Seminar Postponed Read MoreBy Dong Magsajo (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines – For around a 10-year period in the 1960s, Finnish rally driver Rauno Aaltonen made a name for himself in the world …
Road Safety Lessons From The Rally Professor Read MoreScansnax, a Phuket based business, has become a familiar name in many Scandinavian house holds all over Thailand. For years, it has provided expats with a craving for sweets with …
Eat Your Heart Out at Scansnax.nu Read MoreBecause of the uncertainty of the political situation in Bangkok, the Annual General Meeting which was supposed to take place tomorrow, the 19th of May, will be postponed once again. …
Second Postponing of Scandinavian Society Siam AGM Read More“Bangkok at war”. “The worst in 20 years”. ”Approaching civil war”. For the past week, it has been headlines like these that have dominated the Scandinavian press, and on Norwegian …
Bangkok War Zone Makes Headlines in Scandinavia Read MoreSix Scandinavians were part of the International Observers Mission, which were monitoring the Philippine election. The group of foreign observers saw vote buying, lack of secrecy and illegal campaigning but …
Election in Philippines: A Big Step Forward Despite Ten Deaths Read MoreA new initiative, showcasing Nordic lifestyle, was launched in Shanghai today. The Nordic Lighthouse is a newly renovated warehouse directly on the Huangpu River, which brings together Nordic and Chinese …
The Nordic Lighthouse Opens in Shanghai Read MoreThe Danish Embassy would like to get in contact with Danish or Scandinavian social clubs or networking forums. We already know there are such clubs in Udon Thani, Cha-Am, and …
Looking for Danish or Scandinavian Social Clubs in Thailand Read MoreIn the island district of Cu Lao Dung of Soc Trang Province Finnish Ambassador Hyvönen rode a motorbike on snaking paths to visit poor and returned women who have benefited …
Less Trafficking on Humans in Mekong Delta, Thanks to Finnish Project Read MoreFinnish Minister of Economic Affairs Mauri Pekkarinen officially opened the Finnish pavilion at the Shanghai Expo. The Finnish pavilion has been characterised as an image of the nation in miniature. …
Pekkarinen Opens Finnish Pavilion at Shanghai Expo Read MoreOn Sunday 28th of March one could see a huge crowd gathering at a gallery building in Cikini, Central Jakarta – women and men chattering happily and children running around …
Finland Support 25 Years of Striving for Gender Equality Read MorePrime Minister Matti Vanhanen met several representatives of the Indonesian state leadership in Jakarta on Tuesday 27 April. The programme of the official visit included a discussion with President of …
Finnish Prime Minister Vanhanen Met Indonesian State Leaders Read MoreFinland’s Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen left for Bangkok from the Main Terminal of the KL International Airport here Thursday after a two-day visit to Malaysia. During his visit, Vanhanen had …
Finland’s PM Leaves For Bangkok After Two-day Visit To Malaysia Read MoreIndonesia and Finland agreed on Monday to enhance bilateral cooperation in environmental issues to contribute to international efforts addressing global warming. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and visiting Finland President Tarja …
Indonesia, Finland Get Together on Global Warming Read MoreMalaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak states Finland will become one of the role models for Malaysia’s New Economic Model, reports Bernama. PM Najib said despite having a smaller …
Finland To Be a Role Model for Malaysia Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met Finland`s Prime Minister, Matti Vanhanen, at the presidential palace, here, Tuesday. President Yudhoyono`s spokesperson Dino Patti Djalal said the official visit by the Finnish prime …
Finland`s PM Meets Indonesian President YudhoyonoTuesday Read MoreFinnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has offered the Indonesian government cooperation involving technology transfer and financial support in logistics system, a vice presidential spokesman said Tuesday. Yopie Hidayat, the spokesman, …
Finland Offers Indonesia Logistics Technology Transfer Read MoreStrict regulations and bureaucracy hamper work-based immigration from outside EU, reports Helsingin Sanomat. Vietnamese Nguyen Dung, aged 28, is spray-painting boards for a bookcase at P. Rotola-Pukkila Oy, a company …
Frosty Treatment of Vietnamese Workers Angers People in Finland Read MoreScientists have discovered a new species of monitor lizard, a close relative of the Komodo dragon. Sam Sweet, a professor in the department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology at …
Finnish Student Discover New Species of Monitor Lizard in Indonesia Read More