Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
CARLSBERG Malaysia, the official partner of Olympic Council Malaysia (OCM) recently presented its annual sponsorship of RM30,000 for the year towards the OCM-Carlsberg Athletes Retirement Scheme (ARS).“For 16 consecutive years, …
Carlsberg Support Olympic Athletes Read MoreDanish hardcore, punk, power violence, thrash, crossover, screamo, emo, post-rock band Nuclear Death Terror is coming to Singapore and Malaysia. Here is what to expect according to one music review writer: Good …
Angry Danish Music for Angry Asian Souls Read MoreForeign Minister Carl Bildt will close down five more embassies – including Hanoi, Vietnam; and Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia – as a result of cuts to the government’s budget.Sweden’s government …
Sweden Shuts Down Embassies in Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur Read MoreIKEA Singapore, the world’s favourite home furnishing store, has announced the appointment of Lowe and Partners Malaysia as its regional creative agency. This follows the attention-getting, business-building work done by …
Lowe Malaysia Now IKEA’s Regional Creative Agency Read MoreGovernment conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd will file civil suits by December 31 against those responsible for losses in four projects although enforcement agencies are expected to charge several people for …
Sime to Sue Their Own Over Lost Maersk Contract Read MoreToo many foreigners who move to Denmark leave before they had originally planned. The study is based on responses from 1505 residents, who have worked in Denmark. Before moveing to …
Denmark Is a Good Country, But… Read MoreMaersk Line has appointed Bjarne Foldager as its new country manager for Malaysia and Singapore. Bjarne will be responsible for the development and execution of strategy, overseeing sales, operations and …
Maersk Names New Country Manager Read MoreWednesday 15 December marks the 30 year anniversary of Secretary Maria Rode working for the Finnish Foreign Ministry in Kuala Lumpur. When starting at the embassy, she was only 25 …
Maria Rode’s 30 years in the Foreign Ministry Read MoreEricsson chairman Michael Treschow informed the Swedish telecommunications firm on Monday that he will resign from his post next year or in 2012, the company announced in a statement. Treschow …
Ericsson Chairman Announces Resignation Read MoreThe company known for designer furniture has had a bit of a rough path in Denmark after the economical crisis with several stores going bankrupt. But the interim financial statements …
Danish Furniture Company Expands in Asia Read MoreForeigners could settle faster and easier in Denmark if they were actively assisted with the many practical aspects of relocating to Denmark. Relocation and orientation assistance would also make Denmark …
Denmark to Help Foreigners Settle in Denmark Read MoreThe 300 wealthiest residents in Switzerland got richer in 2010, with their assets increasing by 21 billion francs (16 billion euros, 21 billion dollars) from a year ago, according to …
Richest Person in Switzerland – a Swede Read MoreWanleaks, the new branch of Phuketwan that specialises in disclosure, can reveal exclusively that tourist numbers visiting Phuket have risen dramatically this year with Indonesia, China and Russia the hottest …
Phuket Visitors From Sweden Sliding Read MoreDenmark has become the seventeenth Contracting Party to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) on 20 November 2010.Though Denmark is geographically …
Denmark Joins the ReCAAP Read MoreAccording to a group of Filipino-Chinese businessmen (Anvil Business Club), President Benigno S. Aquino III ranks alongside Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, as incorruptible, writes The Royal Danish …
Danish Embassy Website: Aquino is Not Corrupt Read MoreLangkawi, Malaysia, will host the Optimist Dinghy World Cup from December 28 2010 to January 8 2011. Here, Denmark will be represented by five talented young sailors. 15-year-olds Amalie Stubdrup, …
Young Danes to Sail at Langkawi Read MoreUnder the name ‘The exile parliament’ (Eksiltinget), a number of Danish expatriates have decided to collect online signatures on a recommendation to the UN to ensure the possibility to vote …
Danish Expatriates Want to Vote Read MorePoint requirements for future family reunification in Denmark have recently been published.60 points are needed to get a residence permit in Denmark through family reunification if you are 24 years …
How to Get Your Beloved to Denmark Read MoreTwo years ago, the EU introduced anti-dumping duties on low-alloy screws and fasteners from China with a duty rate of up to 87%.To get around this “obstacle” some Chinese manufacturers …
Chinese Using Malaysia to Cheat EU Read MoreSwedish newspaper Aftonbladet has reported on another Scandinavian fatality in Thailand following a box jellyfish sting. Ann Nordh, 59, from Jonkoping, was in Thailand on holiday with her husband. She …
Swedish Tour Operators Hiding the Threat of Deadly Jellyfish? Read MoreBetween now and December 24, 2010, IKEA will donate 1 euro for every soft toy sold in IKEA stores worldwide to Save the Children projects to help realise every child’s …
IKEA Soft Toys Campaign and Save the Children Read MoreThree Swedish tourists have died after being attacked by the deadly dangerous box jellyfish in Thailand and Malaysia. Still, the larger Swedish agents do not believe that the current situation …
Rejects Warnings Against Deadly Jellyfish Read MoreThe Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will make history when it welcomes its first female Vicar, namely Kirsten Hougaard Eistrup, 55.The Danish priest will take over from Ronald Petersen by mid …
First Danish Female Priest in Singapore Read MoreThe Malaysian-Swedish Business Association (MASBA) organized Monthly Pub Evening on November 11th, 2010. 20 Members and guests delightfully gathered at the Ronnie Q Pub located at Bangsar Baru. MASBA …
MASBA Pub Evening in November Read MoreTelenor, active in Malaysia and Thailand as well, and the parent company of Indian mobile operator Uninor, is confident of outlasting other new entrants as revenues decline and consolidation in the …
Will Outlast New Mobile Operators: Telenor Read MoreRecently, the spouses of the ambassadors of the Scandinavian countries visited a refugee school administered by the UNHCR to tell the children about their home countries and play together. The …
Ambassador’s Spouses Visited a Refugee School Read MoreIKEA has begun mailing out a Winter and Seasonal Kitchen Brochure to all Singapore households for customers to browse through a range of ideas and inspiration in preparation for the …
IKEA Kicks off Christmas Drive Read MoreLogistics arm of Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has appointed Alain Ventura as its Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore. In his new role Mr Ventura will be based in …
Damco Appoint New Singapore- Malaysia Boss Read MoreCarlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, the nation’s biggest brewery, said third-quarter net income rose to RM34.1 million from RM21.8 million a year earlier. Revenue climbed to RM329.5 million from RM242.1 million, …
Carlsberg Malaysia Q3 Net Income Climbs Read MoreOpen Trade Gate Sweden was held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, through Åsa Christiansson and Börje Risinggård, in Kuala Lumpur. In conjunction to that two seminars war organized, one on …
Open Trade Gate in K L Read MoreThe Swedish government plans to invest 10 million kronor ($1.49 million) to enable state agencies to develop clearer ethical guidelines for civil servants working overseas in order to curb the …
Civil Servants Abroad Can´t Pay for Sex Read MoreThree months after the latest upgrading, Carlsberg now upgrades its expectations for 2010 again in connection with the release of its 3rd-quarter results.The very important Russian business improved during a …
Carlsberg is Upgrading Again Read MorePhoto: Royal Norwegian Embassy The Seafood Gala Dinner was, as usual, held at the Grand Ballroom at Mandarin Hotel. This year the Master of Ceremony, Mrs. Bridget Pereira from the …
Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner 2010 Read MoreA total of 30.454 people visited in October the website https://scandasia.com/. That makes October 2010 the first month where the website was in average visited by more than 1.000 visitors …
Over 1.000 Visitors Per Day on ScandAsia.com Read MoreIn a global enquiry from TNS digital life regarding digital habits Malaysia turns out to have a dominant position in social medias. In Malaysia the mean value of friends in …
Malaysian Domination in Social Medias Read MoreThe IGEM 2010 was a great success for Danish companies. During 14 -17 October the event attracted nearly 80.000 visitors and created much attention and activity for the Danish Embassy’s …
DANIDA Pavilion Stole the Attention on IGEM 2010 Read MoreAn ongoing educational project in Thailand on the border to Burma/Myanmar will give thousands of young Burmese access to schooling and education. The hope is that young people could return …
Danish Organisations to Help Young Burmese Read MoreThe Maersk shipping line has implemented a hike in rates of up to US$100 ($130) on containers moving from the United States to the Far East effective November 1, which …
Maersk Increase Container Rates Read MoreEconomist Dr Dan Steinbock recently visited Kuala Lumpur to launch his newest book on Nokia and give a lecture on global debt crisis and Asia´s leadership.Dr Steinbock and Ambassador Saarela at …
Dan Steinbock on a Visit to Malaysia Read MoreThe New Ambassador to Sweden, Per Arne Hjelmborn and his wife Annette recently moved to Kuala Lumpur from Beijing. Generously they opened their home to The Swedish Women’s Educational Association …
SWEA Kuala Lumpur Crayfish Party Read MoreThe new Bangkok service will continue Vietnam, with four of the flights heading onwards to the capital Hanoi and three onto Ho Chi Minh City. Qatar Airways has announced plans …
Third Daily Flight to Bangkok Read MoreThe Malaysia Norway Business Council organized the Waterhole Networking Session at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence on September 23rd. 100 guests joined this event. “I was amazed by how many people attended, …
MNBC Waterhole Networking Session Read MoreDanish brewer Carlsberg on Wednesday opened books for a seven-year euro bond sale, a source close to the deal said. The fixed-coupon offering will be priced later on Wednesday, the …
Carlsberg Offers Seven-year Euro Bond Read MoreCarlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, the country’s biggest brewery company, will look to introduce up to two new premium beer brands in the local market within the next year. Although its …
Carlsberg Plans Two New Premium Brands Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea finished off the most recent fiscal year with record-setting profits, according to media reports.The company hauled in $31.3 billion in revenues over the past year, up …
Ikea Assembles Record-breaking Profits Read MoreNorway favours more international action to slow deforestation in developing nations as the quickest and cheapest way to fight global warming, Prime Minister Jen Stoltenberg said on Friday. He also …
Quick, Cheap Fix to Save Forests Read MoreThe eighth ASEM Summit (Asia-Europe Meeting) will be held in Brussels, the capital of the current EU presidency country Belgium, on 4-5 October. Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi will represent Finland …
PM Kiviniemi to the ASEM Summit in Brussels Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea is looking to expand further in Asia in the coming year, according to CEO Mikael Ohlsson, who added that the company’s sales continue to climb. “We …
Ikea to Expand in Asia Read MoreThe Norwegian Ministry of Finance has excluded one Malaysian company from the portfolio of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). On the recommendation of the Council on Ethics, the Ministry …
Malaysian Company Excluded From Pension Fund Read MoreToday United Plantations provided a detailed rebuttal to the serious allegations made by Danish newspaper Politiken on the 8th and 9th of September relating to conditions on the company’s properties. That …
United Plantation’s Rebuttal Against Allegations Read More