Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The company behind popular Finnish sci-fi franchise Iron Sky expands to the China market. Finnish Iron Sky Universe and Shandong Jiabo Culture Development Co. Ltd., are co-producing the film Iron Sky: The Ark, …
Finnish Sci-Fi Success expands to the China Market Read More
The annual European Union Film Festival kicks off a month of European cinema treats in Thailand beginning on June 22 and ending July 24. The festival plays in Bangkok, Chiang …
Enjoy Scandinavian Cinema at Film Festival in Thailand Read More
Hong Kong is the sparkling design hub of the Asia. It’s hip, wealthy and carries a deep-rooted genuine interest for design. This combined with a rooted tradition for consumerism and …
How will Scandinavia succeed on the Hong Kong design market? Read More
Over ten years have passed since Phuket-based Derani Yachts’ inception, operated by sea captain and boating devotee Håkan Lange from Sweden. Now in 2016 this international boat brand dealership also …
Finnish boat with wow factor arrives to Thailand Read More
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (a leading research and technology company in the Nordic countries) and Nuorkivi Consulting announced on 25 May that they have analysed the suitability …
Finnish district heating analysis for China Read More
The Russian airline Ural Airlines on 1 June began operating new scheduled flights from Yekaterinburg to Helsinki Airport. Ural Airlines closely collaborates with the travel agents UTour, which brings passengers …
Ural Airlines brings more Chinese visitor to Finland Read More
The Nokia brand will return to the mobile phone and tablet markets on a global basis. This is the result of a new strategic agreement covering branding rights and intellectual …
New Finnish company to make Nokia phones Read More
The Philippine economy is a thundering train and it is about time for the Nordic design and furniture companies to get on board, Joni Koro, project manager at Nordic Business …
The moment to tap the Philippine furniture market is now Read More
Finland’s Foreign Ministry has reported on its participation in the World Village Festival to be held in Helsinki during the weekend 28–29 May. In connection to a discussion on Finland’s …
Finland Asia cooperation highlighted at World Village Festival Read More
“I am ashamed to say that airlines haven’t really done anything in the economy class passenger comfort for the past decades, so I would say that our goal is really …
Nordic-Singaporean start-up innovates new economy class seat Read More
Embassy of Finland on 12 May kicked off the three-day outdoor cultural festival ‘Moi Helsinki’ in Beijing at the Ambassador’s residence, gathering more than 500 participants. The actual festival was …
Moi Helsinki in Beijing Read More
In mid May the Embassy of Finland Beijing and Finnair celebrated two important milestones for Finland-China tourism collaboration in Guangzhou: the opening of Guangzhou Finland Visa Application Centre and the …
Guangzhou celebrates Finland-China tourism Read More
The Finnish Spring Gala/Charity Ball 2016 took place on 14 May at the Radisson Blu Hotel, organized by Finnish Business Council in Beijing (FBCB) together with the Finnish School in …
Finnish Spring Gala/Charity Ball Beijing 2016 Read More
Singapore Zoo. It’s one of the first thing you hear, when you ask for a “must see” in Singapore. Not only is it the perfect escape from the concrete jungle …
Singapore Zoo – a zoo-per experience for the whole family Read More
What is your personal brand? Or in other words: What do you want to be known for? This was one of the many questions Roger Grant asked members of Scandinavian …
Scandinavian women to discover their own brand in Singapore Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce thanked to the hosts and hostesses (Raimo, Tuovi, Tiina and the boys) for another nice ‘Vappu’ celebration, held in Bangkok at the Ambassadors residence on …
Finnish Vappu celebrated in Bangkok Read More
During the last week of April 28-29 April a unique meeting took place where all Finnish Business Councils’ Directors and representatives in the Asean region met with FinPro and Finland’s …
Asean Finns meet in Singapore Read More
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council (MFBC) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2016. To honour their long history, the hard work and time everyone involved in MFBC have contributed with over the …
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council celebrates 15 Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister, Timo Soini, gave his view on the state of Myanmar, the bilateral relationship with Finland, government aid and much more in an interview with independent Myanmar media, Mizzima. In …
Finnish FM talks about Finland-Myanmar relations Read More
From 29 April to 8 May the annual Europe on Screen festival will take place in Indonesia, and this year Finland will contribute with two award-winning films, one of them …
Samuel L. Jackson stars Finnish movie at film festival in Jakarta Read More
Movie-lovers, festival folk, and car fans, May is your season! From 10-22 May 2016 Singapore will host its 26th European Union Film Festival (EUFF), the longest-running foreign film festival in …
Scandinavian films to European Film Festival in Singapore Read More
How to make a Thursday more chic? Scandinavian Women’s Association knows the secret.. They invited ladies from all ages and nationalities to Ladies Night at a French venue. Ooh la …
Lady record: SWA’s greatest Ladies Night Read More
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has appointed a new Executive Director, replacing Emilia Tavakoli, as the chamber continues celebrating its 30th anniversary during 2016. FinnCham Hong Kong introduces …
FinnCham Hong Kong appoints Anna Räisänen new ED Read More
Finnish Business Council Beijing’s (FBCB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 20 April; a great evening with some 20 member representatives in attendance. The meeting was led by Chairman …
Finns in Beijing AGM elects new Board Read More
On 21 April, the successful Nordic Networking series, this time hosted by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (the for Nordic chambers alternate to be hosts), …
Second Nordic Networking success for 2016 Read More
Finnpartnership and The Malaysian Investment Development Authority, MIDA, jointly organized Doing Business With Finland seminars in Johor Bahru, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur during 15-18 March. In Ipoh Invest Perak was …
Malaysians queue up to find Finnish partners Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Beijing on Saturday 14 May 2016 hosts the Finnish Spring Gala. Bring our friends and colleagues to Radisson Blu’s Garden to have a good time …
Finnish Spring Gala, Beijing to support school Read More
Team Finland in March arranged ‘Doing Business with Finland’ seminars in Malaysia, beginning with Ipoh, followed by Johor Bahru and ending in Kuala Lumpur. Finnpartnership and Malaysian Investment Development Authority …
Doing Business with Finland Malaysia seminars Read More
Finland’s Okmetic, a maker of silicon wafers used in semiconductors and analog circuits, announced on 1 April that it has received a takeover offer from China’s National Silicon Industry Group …
Chinese firm bids on Finnish Okmetic Read More
Matti Pullinen has left the Kuala Lumpur mission as Ambassador of Finland in Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, his fourth posting in Asia and also his last. On 31 March …
Kuala Lumpur final posting for Ambassador Matti Pullinen Read More
Minister of Agriculture and the Environment Kimmo Tiilikainen visited China on 20 – 25 March 2016, accompanied by a business delegation of 60 persons, mainly representing the forest, food and cleantech …
Finnish Minister of Agriculture on China visit Read More
On 10 March the Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP), in partnership with BDO Unibank and Kittelson & Carpo Consulting, returned with its signature Speed Networking Night, held at the BDO …
Nordic speed networking night in Manila Read More
With the Airbus A350 XWB Finnair is introducing a ‘New Sense of Flying’ on its long-haul Asian routes, the latest destination being Hong Kong. The Finnish airline’s brand-new Airbus landed …
Finnair’s Airbus A350 landed in Hong Kong Read More
China Mobile and Nokia Networks demonstrated 5G-enabled synchronized collaboration of robots at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona. 5G networks will address important aspects of industry automation, helping to create …
China Mobile and Nokia showcase 5G applications Read More
As a result of co-operation between the cities of Helsinki and Beijing, the event Moi Helsinki will be arranged in Beijing on 13–15 May 2016. The event marks the ten-year …
Moi Helsinki cultural event in Beijing Read More
The largest investment up to now for the Finnish flagship carrier positions its competitiveness for many years to come. Come 30 May 2016 five years will have passed since Finnair …
The A350 heralds Finnair’s next expansive chapter Read More
Finland’s visa services in China will expand throughout the country with 13 new visa centers to be opened in spring 2016. Furthermore, services for Chinese visitors will be further improved …
13 new Finnish visa centres in China Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong celebrates its 30th anniversary this year 2016. Emilia Tavakoli, the Executive Director (ED) of FinnCham, is in charge of organizing what will …
Emilia Tavakoli spearheads Finncham Hong Kong at 30 Read More
‘Is it time to reorganise South-East Asia’s health care system according to Finnish expertise – why not?’ Led by Päivi Sillanaukee, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Social Affairs and …
Finnish health sector on Malaysia and Singapore tour Read More
On 6–11 March 2016 Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Lenita Toivakka lead a Team Finland business delegation to Vietnam. Visiting both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the …
Finnish trade delegation visits Vietnam Read More
Stora Enso (Finland) announced on 1 March more investment of approximately EUR 63 million to further improve competitiveness in strategic growth areas in China and Sweden. The divisions are Consumer …
Stora Enso invests in Consumer Board and Biomaterials China growth Read More
The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES) have signed a memorandum of understanding with The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). The agreement was signed by Director General of TEKES Pekka …
Finnish investment fund signs agreement with Vietnam Ministry Read More
Finland government has opened its pockets and written a check on 4 million Euros for The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) development actions in Myanmar, supporting the areas of democratic governance, …
Finland gives 4 million Euros to Myanmar Development Read More
Asia as growth market and start-up scene for Nordic companies and entrepreneurs is assisted by Finnish fundraiser and consulting firm In the Digital economy (or New economy), where disruptive innovations, …
Dreaming big with Frontier in Southeast Asia Read More
The global leader in environmental and industrial measurement Vaisala, of Finland, has signed a new, more comprehensive contract with National Hydro-Meteorological Service of Vietnam, valued at EUR 20 million. The …
Vaisala wins Vietnam meteorological infrastructure contract Read More
On 3 March the Nordic House in Yangon, the natural focal point for anything Scandinavian, opened its doors for visitors, marking the move to new premises. The Nordic House houses …
The Nordic House in Yangon – A promising perspective Read More
Three public hospitals reports of million baht expenses from unpaid hospital bills by foreigners. ScandAsia have gotten insight in Vachira Hospital in Phuket’s outstanding balance on unpaid bills by foreigners …
Uninsured foreigners burdens Thai public hospitals Read More
Kalmar announced in February 2016 plans to reorganise its operations in Tampere, Finland, and deepen cooperation with the joint venture Rainbow Cargotec Industries (RCI) in China. The plan is to …
Finnish layoffs and increased Chinese cooperation for Kalmar Read More
A Finnish Innovation Event was arranged in Singapore on 24 February with the companies with Silverskin, AirGo, Management Events and PlayGain in session at the Aalto Executive Education Academy. Opening …
Finnish Innovation Event held in Singapore Read More
Finnish Consulting Group’s Board of Directors recently visited the Embassy of Finland in Singapore in late February 2016, coinciding with the establishing of FCG’s new Asia hub. Finnish Consulting Group …
Finnish Consulting Group establishes Asia hub in Singapore Read More