Nordic Chambers Visit IKEA Bangna
On 21 December 2011, for the first time in three years, the Nordic Chambers arranged a field trip for their members and friends to tour the new IKEA Bangna. Several …
Nordic Chambers Visit IKEA Bangna Read MoreOver 3,000 Scandinavian Tourists to Visit Langkawi
According to the Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) as reported in Bernama, Langkawi is anticipating the arrival of more than 3,380 tourists from the Scandinavian countries between now, December 2011 and …
Over 3,000 Scandinavian Tourists to Visit Langkawi Read MoreSelf-Service for Schengen Visa
As of 3 January 2012, the Danish Embassy in Singapore, Hanoi and Hong Kong will be part of the Danish Visa Self Service website (VSS). Through the website, applicants for Schengen visa can …
Self-Service for Schengen Visa Read MoreClear Rules Precondition for Successful Berry-Picking
A study conducted by the Lappea Research Institute of the University of Lapland notes that foreign berry-pickers will be needed in Finland in the future, too, but improving the berry-pickers’ …
Clear Rules Precondition for Successful Berry-Picking Read MoreNew Year’s Countdown Party at Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay invites you to its most anticipated and extravagant “I Love New Year” countdown party come Saturday, 31 December 2011, from 22:00 at Central Fountain Square, Clarke Quay. The …
New Year’s Countdown Party at Clarke Quay Read MoreHilton Singapore Celebrates Christmas with Nordic Flair
Hilton Hotel Singapore is set to serve an authentic Nordic cuisine at Checkers Brasserie come this Christmas season. The hotel will be collaborating with the well-known FINDS restaurant in Hong …
Hilton Singapore Celebrates Christmas with Nordic Flair Read MoreGreat Nordcham HCMC Christmas Party
Nordcham HCMC’s Christmas Party on Friday 2 December 2011 was yet another great event. The guests were served glögg on arrival until everybody had arrived. Then followed a traditional Nordic …
Great Nordcham HCMC Christmas Party Read MoreSerenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant’s Festive Season Platters
Serenity’s X’mas & New Year Platters, available from 13 December 2011 to 1 January 2012, comes with a portion of Spanish style Suckling Pig, Carvings of Herbal Roasted Turkey, Premium …
Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant’s Festive Season Platters Read MoreChina exerts soft power in Finland
Finland is currently home to two Chinese state-funded organisations that promote the Chinese language and culture. Some say these are a clever way for Beijing to build influence in Finland. …
China exerts soft power in Finland Read MoreVietnam convenes with neighbours on dam project in Laos
Based on the results of a study carried out by Poyry, a Finnish water resource consultancy company leaders of ministries concerned with natural resources and the environment hope to come …
Vietnam convenes with neighbours on dam project in Laos Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats
The EURO is in it´s worst crisis with Greece and Portugal as the worst affected countries close followed by Spain, Italy and Ireland. Some sources suggests a melt down of …
EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats Read MoreOwners of 11 Thai massage parlours suspected of human trafficking
Police in the southern Finnish city of Lahti have uncovered what they believe to be an extensive case of human trafficking. Measured by the number of alleged victims, the case …
Owners of 11 Thai massage parlours suspected of human trafficking Read MoreFinnish ice-strengthened supramax vessel christened in Vietnam
The first of the two dry cargo ships ordered from Hyundai Mipo by ESL Shipping, part of Aspo Group, has been named. The vessel was christened m/s Arkadia in a …
Finnish ice-strengthened supramax vessel christened in Vietnam Read MoreCambodia / China / Finland / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide
Wireless equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will slash 17,000 jobs — almost one-quarter of its work force — in a move to cut annual costs by euro1 billion ($1.35 billion) …
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide Read MoreSSM Wood Carving Trip to Bumbun
Around 15 members of the Scandinavian Society of Malaysia (SSM) made their way to the handicraft center of an aborigine village, Bumbun, in Carey Island, Selangor on 26 November 2011. …
SSM Wood Carving Trip to Bumbun Read MoreRecord levels of funding and mine clearance
Record levels of funding and mine clearance, but also increased use of landmines, says a new expert report. Norway and Finland are among the supporters og the projects.Governments have provided …
Record levels of funding and mine clearance Read MoreFirst International Travel Trade Event in Myanmar
With Myanmar featuring in the international news, and the world watching as the country opens up, the first international travel trade event in Myanmar will be held in the countrys …
First International Travel Trade Event in Myanmar Read MoreFinland’s Honorary Consul-General on Phuket Cares for the Tourists
Kata Beach Resort is a very familiar hotel for Scandinavian visitors to Phuket since back when charter tourism first came to the island, situated as it is right on Kata …
Finland’s Honorary Consul-General on Phuket Cares for the Tourists Read MoreFinnish resident drowns at swimming pool in Pattaya
A Finnish resident of Pattaya, Mr. Pekka Koponen aged 71, drowned in a communal swimming pool in East Pattaya on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the Chockchai Garden Homes …
Finnish resident drowns at swimming pool in Pattaya Read MoreFinnish Company Denies Dam Report Bias
A consulting firm commissioned by the Lao government to prepare a report on the controversial US$3.8 billion Xayaburi hydropower dam project has rejected claims by environmentalists that their assessment was …
Finnish Company Denies Dam Report Bias Read MoreChildren of Bodom live in Manila
An esteemed Finnish heavy metal band Children of Bodom performs live at the Amoranto Theater, Quezon City on 19th of November 2011 as part of their Ugly World Tour 2011.Formed …
Children of Bodom live in Manila Read MoreFinnish Secretary of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy visits China
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy of Finland Mr. Erkki Virtanen and a delegation will visit Fujian and Shenzhen November 14th to 17th, 2011. In …
Finnish Secretary of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy visits China Read MoreFinnish Restaurants Dropping Tuna from Menu
Finnish Sushibar chain recently removed tuna from the menu for ethical reasons: yellowfin tuna is a species that is under threat because of overfishing, according to the online media, Helsingin …
Finnish Restaurants Dropping Tuna from Menu Read MoreFinnish Aroma Marketing Firm Smells Success in Thailand
The Finland-based aroma marketing company, KA Aroma Marketing LLC, hopes its new technology will energise Thailand’s printing and packaging industry by stimulating advertising with its low cost, according to Bangkok …
Finnish Aroma Marketing Firm Smells Success in Thailand Read MoreFinnish doctor become professor in southern China
The inauguration ceremony of Professor Fang Hai as the rector of Guangdong University of Technology, School of Art and Design took place on Friday October 27th in Guangzhou. Professor Fang …
Finnish doctor become professor in southern China Read MoreDa Nang to boost ties with Finland’s Salo
Finland’s Salo City Mayor Antti Rantakokko and Da Nang People’s Committee Chairman Van Huu Chien yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to promote co-operation and friendly relations between the two …
Da Nang to boost ties with Finland’s Salo Read MoreUPDATED 06.11.2011: Good Websites on the Flooding in Thailand
(Latest revision and update: Friday 04 November 2011)Information for residents about the flooding in Bangkok in English language is not easy to find. Here are a few links. Any reader who …
UPDATED 06.11.2011: Good Websites on the Flooding in Thailand Read MoreFinnish owned paper mill closed after sale to Thailand fails
The Alizay paper mill closes after months of sales negotiations fall through Finnish paper giant M-real has closed its Alizay paper mill in Normandy, France, significantly affecting the European paper …
Finnish owned paper mill closed after sale to Thailand fails Read MoreFinland warns against travel to Bangkok
Finland has joined other countries in warning its citizens against unnecessary travel to the flood-threatened Thai capital, Bangkok.The Foreign Ministry also recommended that Finns stay away from other badly-affected regions …
Finland warns against travel to Bangkok Read MoreClocks go back an hour for winter time
If anyone was still in denial, Saturday night will make winter time official when clocks are turned back an hour to compensate for the intruding darkness. Winter time has been …
Clocks go back an hour for winter time Read MoreScandinavia will save Phuket tourism
Tourism in Phuket will not be negatively affected by flooding in other parts of Thailand – in fact, the industry is doing better than last year, according to Phuket Tourist …
Scandinavia will save Phuket tourism Read MoreMinister Jari Koskinen visits Korea and China
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland Jari Koskinen visits the Republic of Korea on 24–25 October and China on 26–28 October. In China the main event on the agenda …
Minister Jari Koskinen visits Korea and China Read MoreVietnamese workers face deportation for being low-income
Finland plans to deport Vietnamese workers living in Ostrobothnia. Rural communities attracted the Vietnamese to fill unwanted jobs, but immigration officials say they do not earn enough money to qualify …
Vietnamese workers face deportation for being low-income Read MoreFinland supporting Cloud Forest Center in Cameron Highlands
Embassy of Finland is supporting set up of a Cloud Forest Center in Cameron Highlands. Tapio Saarela, Ambassador of Finland, and Ramakrishnan Ramasany, President of Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands, …
Finland supporting Cloud Forest Center in Cameron Highlands Read MoreAngry Birds to land in Shanghai
Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the maker of the popular game Angry Birds, announced recently that it will open its first overseas operation in Shanghai, marking a clear step to further penetrate the …
Angry Birds to land in Shanghai Read MoreLabour co-operation to be expanded
Viet Nam hoped Finland would seek more opportunities to expand co-operation on labour with the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai as he met with Finnish mayors in …
Labour co-operation to be expanded Read MoreIndosat, Nokia Siemens Conduct Indonesia’s First 1800 MHz LTE Trial
Indosat, Indonesia’s leading operator, and Nokia Siemens Networks have successfully conducted the country’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) field trial in the 1800 MHz band. The trial is based on …
Indosat, Nokia Siemens Conduct Indonesia’s First 1800 MHz LTE Trial Read MoreThai flooding: Bangkok ‘should escape worst of floods’
Thailand’s government has expressed confidence that the capital Bangkok will escape the worst of the country’s current flooding. Agriculture Minister Theera Wongsamut said there were “good signs” that water levels …
Thai flooding: Bangkok ‘should escape worst of floods’ Read MoreNokia English languageaward ceremony held
The award ceremony for an English language competition launched by Finnish communications manufacturer Nokia Corp was held on Sept 25 in Beijing. At the ceremony, two winners, from Beijing and …
Nokia English languageaward ceremony held Read MoreStubb to make an export promotion trip to Shanghai
Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade Alexander Stubb will make an export promotion and internalisation trip to Shanghai, China, on 18–20 October. The aim of the visit is to …
Stubb to make an export promotion trip to Shanghai Read MoreFinnish support to NGO´s in Malaysia
The Embassy of Finland has “Local Cooperation funding” to support local non-governmental organizations. At the moment the Embassy of Finland provides financial aid to six Malaysian organizations which operate on …
Finnish support to NGO´s in Malaysia Read MoreRegional Meeting for Finnish embassies in Asia
The second FLC (Fund for Local Cooperation) Regional Meeting for Finnish embassies in Asia was organized recently in Jakarta. The meeting successfully combined a traditional two-day training and experience sharing session …
Regional Meeting for Finnish embassies in Asia Read MoreFinns advised to avoid flooded areas in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand
The Finnish Embassy in Bangkok has warned travellers in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos of rising flood waters. In some Thai provinces, foreign nationals are being ordered to contact local officials. …
Finns advised to avoid flooded areas in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand Read MoreScandinavian Films to be Featured in China
The 4th Annual EU Film Festival in China will take place from November 1st to November 30th, 2011 in the cities of Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen, and will offer a …
Scandinavian Films to be Featured in China Read MoreFlooding Now Threatening Bangkok
The government has ordered every available measure be taken to protect Bangkok’s inner-city commercial and residential districts from flooding as torrents of northern run-off began to sweep through floodwalls in …
Flooding Now Threatening Bangkok Read MoreFinnish Minister Räsänen as Keynote Speeker in Manila
The Philippines, Finland and the European Union (EU) will host the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting Interfaith Dialogue (ASEM-IFD7) on October 13 and 14 2011 at the Sofitel Hotel, Manila. The meeting …
Finnish Minister Räsänen as Keynote Speeker in Manila Read MoreHow to Cope with Flooding
The Thai company Coverage has sent out advises to companies about how to cope with flooding. Background for the floodingEssentially this is the run-off from the North of 3 major …
How to Cope with Flooding Read MoreFinnish Kone donate mobile library
Finland’s Ambassador to China Lars Backstrom and his wife, Brigitta, joined local officials at the Limin School for migrant workers’ children last weekend for the launch of a mobile library. …
Finnish Kone donate mobile library Read MoreSisters doin’ it for themselves
Immigrant from Asia among among other parts of the world and Danish women volunteers achieving milestones through mentorship. KVINFO’s mentor network has inspired new mentorship programmes in Scandinavia and north Africa. …
Sisters doin’ it for themselves Read MoreAngry Birds gaining happy fans in China
Angry Birds spinoff products on display at the Macworld Asia 2011 in Beijing. Manufacturers, hoping to cash in on the popularity of the game, have created toys, cell phone decorations, …
Angry Birds gaining happy fans in China Read More