Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Held at Kistefos Museum outside Oslo on Sunday, the opening of Landmark Exhibit, featuring contemporary arts from the famous Chinese artist ‘Ai Weiwei’, drew a lot of attention from locals …
Controversial Chinese Arts Exhibited in Norway Read MoreWritten by the Norwegian author, Erlend Loe, the successful novel ‘Naiv.Super’ is now published in Chinese.First published in Norway in 1996, Naiv.Super novel was well received by both reviewers and …
Book by Norwegian Author Published in Chinese Read MoreA palm oil plantation company ‘PT Henrison Ini Persada’, a subsidiary of Noble Group Ltd which Norway invests heavily in, bought land and timber from Moi Clans at extremely low …
Indonesian Tribesmen Exploited by Norway-Invested Company Read MoreThe Norwegians value their National Day so much that they celebrate it not only within Norway, but in foreign cities throughout the world, including Bangkok. In Bangkok, the Norwegian National …
Norway’s 17 May Celebration in Bangkok Read MoreAround 250 people joined in to parade and celebrate the Norwegian National Day at Fort Canning Park on 17 May 2012. Everyone who came gathered at the visitor centre of …
Norwegian National Day Celebration in Singapore Read MoreIt’s Norwegian Constitution Day! Did you know that many of traditional Norwegian folk costumes known as ‘Bunader’ now being sewn and assembled in countries like China and Thailand?Springtime is high …
Norwegian ‘bunader’ Made in China and Thailand Read MoreLaunching in January this year, “It’s More Fun in the Phillipines” campaign is aimed to promote the country’s tourism globally. Among the first targets is Norway. “An aggressive global campaign …
Philippines Tourism to Boost Awareness in Norway Read MorePhilippine Norway Business Council (PNBC) recently welcomed its new Chairman and President, Captain Ivar Thomasli.Currently working as the Managing Director of Thome Ship Management Pte’s regional headquarter in Manila and …
Philippine Norway Business Council Welcomed its New Chairman Read MoreA recent survey by The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences shows that most young people in Shanghai have a traditional view of marriage and family life. Cohabitation acceptance in Shanghai …
Chinese Believe in Traditional Marriage – Norwegians and Danes Don’t Read MoreThe Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament in China this year was a tremendous success in all aspects of the event. The tournament held on Saturday 11 May was opened to all …
Successful Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament Read MoreThe 4th Youth Ambassador Program was inaugurated by Mr. Suttichai Werakul, the president of Bangkok Metropolitan Council, last week at S.D. Avenue hotel in Bangkok. Sixteen students will be selected …
Bangkok Students Compete for Exchange Program with Norway and Sweden Read MoreIt was an evening for speed talkers as the Nordic Young Professionals threw a speed networking event on Friday 11 May, which has never been organized in Bangkok before. The …
Networking in High Speed for Young Professionals Read MoreSettled in Phnom Penh since last September, a Norwegian expat Ronnie Eide, recently launched a new book ‘How to Live Rich Anywhere in the World: The Ultimate Guide to Successful …
Norwegian Expat’s ‘How to Live Rich’ Book Launched Read MoreAccording to Save the Children’s thirteenth State of the World’s Mothers report, Scandinavian countries are among the top six best places to be a mum while China ranked 14th place …
Scandinavia Ranked the Best Place to be a Mum Read MoreOn Tuesday 8 May, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC 15) came under scrutiny at the monthly breakfast seminar when Andrew Durieux, Chairman of the JFCCT AEC Committee, shared his knowledge …
Dinner Talk on ASEAN Economic Community Read More“We know enough to make good decisions about managing the risks of climate-related disasters. Sometimes we take advantage of this knowledge, but many times we do not,” said Chris Field, …
Norwegian Initiated Report Launched in Bangkok Read MoreNorwegian Film “Upperdog” will be screened at the Foreign Correspondence Club of Thailand (FCCT) on Thursday, May 31 at 8.00pm.It’s the first time that a Norwegian film will be shown …
Norwegian Film at FCCT in Bangkok Read MoreOslo based gallery Maria Veie Galleri participates in Hong Kong International Art Fair 2012 with an exhibition by Norwegian artist Elin Meldberg.This year’s Hong Kong International Art Fair (Art HK) …
Norwegian Art in Hong Kong International Art Fair Read MoreNorwegian Ambassador Janne Julsrud recently welcomed students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to her residence for an evening reception. The local students invited are those who persue an undergraduate degree in …
Singaporean Students Reception at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence Read MoreChina Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) recently celebrated the delivery of a new drilling rig called ‘COSL Promoter’. The deep-water semi-submersible rig with high content of Norwegian technology was delivered by …
Delivery of New Drilling Rig for Norwegian-Chinese Cooperation Read MoreIt was with great enthusiasm and anxiety Bangkok Vikings in the beginning of April 2012 arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the annual Viking Cup. Viking Cup has been held every …
Close but no Cigars for Bangkok Vikings in Jakarta Read MoreThe Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Mr. Eivind S. Homme discussed forest and climate change with school students and educators on Sunday 22 April 2012.The talkshow was part of a larger …
Norwegian Ambassador Talks Forest and Climate Change Read MoreNordmanns-Forbundet in Thailand has now elected its new board. The veteran Dr. Kristian Boe has been elected Chairman.According to the board, the aim of Normands-Forbundet for this year is to …
Kristian Boe New Chairman of Normanns-Forbundet Read MoreThe Chambers in Thailand joint for a dinner talk at the Sheraton Grande Hotel on Thursday 26 April 2012. The topic of the evening was, “Gold, Gas and Generals” A …
Myanmar – Subject of Chambers Dinner Talk Read MoreAre you looking for ways for your children to have fun and learn during the summer holidays? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that KIS is running its 14th …
KIS International School Offers Exciting Summer Programmes Read MoreThe ladies of the Scandinavian Women’s Association had another great walk on the morning of 25 April. The walk started from Harbour Front Centre towards Henderson waves to Labrador Park. …
SWA Walk n’ Talk Read MoreThe Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (NCC) held its Annual General Meeting yesterday on Wednesday 25 April 2012. The following office bearers were elected or re-elected for the …
NCC Hong Kong held AGM Read MoreThe company announced late 24 April, Tuesday, that it would close its last production plant in Norway to focus on operations in Singapore and the United States, affecting 460 jobs …
REC Closes Norway Plant Read MoreMinister Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta participated in a recent National Consolidation of the Indonesian Women Parliamentarians on April 21-22 where around 350 women parliamentarians from all over …
Norwegian Embassy at Indonesian Women Parliamentarians Caucus Read MoreThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew their bilateral agreement on maritime research …
Singapore and Norway Renew Maritime Ties Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai held an exciting seminar on how to handle situations where communication breaks down, on Thursday 12 April 2012. The Chamber invited two talented …
SCCC, Shanghai on How to Handle Communication Break Downs Read MoreHuawei, a leading global IT and telecommunications provider, reported global sales revenue for the year 2011 on 23 April 2012 with USD 32.3 billion, up 07.11 percent year on year. Huawei …
Huawei’s Continued Global and Nordic Growth Read MoreThe Philippines Norway Business Council held its 2nd Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) at the I’m Angus Steak House in Makati City Thursday 19 April 2012. The event was attended by …
PNBC held AGM Read MoreAccording to a Filipino media, Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News, a call center agent is facing multiple charges after she was caught receiving money from an Australian man whom she tricked …
Filipino Call Center Agent Arrested for Identity Theft Read MoreRecent reports in the Vietnamese local newspapers as well international media have reported a string of attacks by a mysterious skin disease in Vietnam. A source from the Ministry of …
Skin Disease Not a Serious Worry Read MoreThe Norwegian Training Center of Manila in Philipines has appointed a new managing director, Erik Freberg Blom, according to the news site Manila Bulletin.Mr. Blom comes from the position of …
Norwegian Training Center Appoints New MD Read MoreAccording to the Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia, the conversations covered subjects like the growing economic cooperation, climate and the environment, the human rights dialogue and the health-related Millennium Development Goals. …
Indonesian Minister Visits Oslo Read MoreScandinvaian Society Siam held a lively Annual General Meeting on 17. April 2012 at Admiral Pub & Restaurant, Mermaid Hotel, Bangkok with 30 members present. The meeting elected Mr. Robert …
AGM Elected New SSS Board for 2012-13 Read More21 boys under the care of the ERDA Tuklasan Center in Ibuna St., San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines woke up to a brand new, exciting day last Thursday 19 April 2012. It …
PNBC Gives Donation to 21 Boys Read MoreAccording to the news that she would travel to Norway in June, reported by several news agencies, was widely regarded as a sign of growing confidence in the new government.“I’ve always …
Aung San Suu Kyi to Visit Norway Read MoreThe Mekong Tourism Forum 2012 will take place in Chiang Rai on 13 and 14 June where it will address the theme, “20/20 Vision: Building on Two Decades of GMS …
Mekong Tourism Forum to Discuss Greater Mekong Sub-region Cooperation Read MoreWith renewed support from the Norwegian Embassy, local producer Faiza Mardzoeki is now presenting “Rumah Boneka”, the localised adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”, at the Taman Budaya Bandung on 25 and …
Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” in Bandung Read MoreAker Solutions will build a new state-of-of-the-art umbilical manufacturing plant in Pekan, Malaysia, to meet the anticipated growth and the needs of their Asia Pacific customers. The new manufacturing facility …
Aker Solutions’ New Umbilical Plant Read MoreWhen Scandinavians celebrate New Year’s Eve, it is usually with family and friends with delicious food and champagne. As the clock reaches midnight, people walk outside to enjoy spectacular views …
ScandAsia Battle Through Songkran Read MoreTogether with the other Nordic missions in South China the Consulate General in Guangzhou are gathering all Nordic friends to an informal and social event for nationals of the Nordic …
Join Nordic Gathering in Guangzhou Read MoreDuring the recent Seoul Nuclear Security Summit held at the end of March in Seoul, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg had the opportunity to meet. They …
Indonesian President meets Norwegian Prime Minister in Seoul Read MoreThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations held its 2012 ASEAN – EU Business Summit (AEBS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The event, which took place on Sunday 1 April, was organized …
2012 ASEAN – EU Business Summit in Cambodia Read MoreJet-Ski scams take place at all tourist destinations in Thailand. Although there are most likely some operators, who do not scam their customers, it is impossible to tell them apart …
Don’t Rent Jet Ski Read MoreTorstein Dale Sjøtveit, the Norwegian CEO of Malaysian state-owned energy supplier, Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), is facing corruption allegations following the disclosure of public contracts on the 900 MW Murum …
Corruption Accusations Rocks Sarawak Energy Read MoreThe first All Chambers’ Young professional Networking Event in Bangkok was a unique networking experience. The event took place in The Lotus Garden of the Centara Grande Central World – the …
Long Queues Destroyed First Young Professional Event Read More