Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian ro-ro operator, Nor Lines, recently signed a contract ordering two liquefied natural gas-powered (LNG) vessels to be built by China’s Tsuji Heavy Industries. The building of the two new …
“Environship” – from idea to reality Read MoreNorway and China are both best served by relations between our countries being normalised. We are familiar with each other’s views. Now we need to look ahead, writes the Norwegian …
Relations between Norway and China Read More– We are deeply worried about developments in Mindanao over the last week, and we regret the extensive use of violence, says Norwegian ambassador Knut Solem. – We urge all …
Deeply worried about developments in Mindanao Read MoreIf 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 MorePost-quake rehabilitation and rebuilding work has been progressing smoothly since a major earthquake jolted Southwest China three years ago, according to a report issued by researchers Thursday. Launched by the …
Rebuilding in China’s quake zone ‘progressing smoothly’ Read MoreTourism 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 MoreSinopacific Shipbuilding Group, one of China’s leading privately-funded shipyards, completed the delivery of two offshore support vessels (OSV) to Norwegian Neptune Offshore AS at its Zhejiang Shipyard in Ningbo Zhejiang …
Sinopacific delivers two offshore support vessels to Norway Read MoreLeaders of the once-shining but now embattled solar firm Renewable Energy Corp (REC) have given up efforts to maintain production at four plants in Norway. Permanent closures will throw 700 …
REC blames the Chinese Read MoreDesalinated seawater may be available for residents of the capital within five years and become a main supply source in efforts to deal with the water shortage. The project, which …
Norway could give Beijing desalinated water in five years Read MoreChinese authorities have rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s latest effort last week to normalize relations between the two countries, and ministry officials appear disappointed. It remains unclear who …
China’s Rejection Disappoints Norway Read MoreThe prospects of peace talks with the communists scheduled for late this month appears to have dimmed after the government rejected a recent rebel demand for additional prisoner release, the …
Peace Talk in Oslo Might be Cancelled Read MoreNorwegian Peoples Aid “Norsk Folkehjelp” in Thailand is running a public campaign in Pattaya in the coming weekend 22/23rd October to raise funds to be able to clear more mines …
Support Norwegian Mine Clearing Action in Pattya Read MoreThailand’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 MoreOn Thursday 13 October, about 50 Norwegian people living in Hua Hin gathered for meeting at City Beach Hotel. As the total number of members is 100 persons, it was …
Meet Norwegian in Hua Hin Read MoreThe 6th Bilateral Energy Consultations was held recently in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Consultations were aimed at discussing developments in the energy sector in both countries, particularly in the oil and gas …
Bilateral Energy Consultations between Indonesia and Norway Read MoreNorwegian companies take to Beijing for the most influential event on wind power in China this October. With more than 600 exhibitors and an expected 40 000 domestic and international …
China Wind Power 2011 is approaching Read MoreIn a ceremony held at Beijing Normal University on Tuesday 11 October, the release of professors Stephen von Tetzchner and Harald Martinsen’s book on how to help autistic children communicate …
Book on alternative communication published in Chinese Read MoreAs of 14 October 2011, Cambodia is part of the Norwegian GSP-system (General System of Preferences). Being a Least Developed Country (LDC), Cambodia now has the benefit of duty and …
Implementation of the GSP-scheme for Cambodia Read MoreOctober 5 2011 ScandAsia published the story “Oslo based Burmese Radio hit by financial scandal We have now received a respond from the Burma Video Journalist Group: We, Burma Video …
Response to Allegations from the Burma Video Journalist Group Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe New Peoples’ Army (NPA) released October 8 2011 four jail guards in the hinterlands of Magpet town, North Cotabato, after 11 weeks in captivity and ahead of the resumption …
Norwegian-brokered Peace Talk Shows Results in the Philippines Read MoreThe Norwegian Seamen´s Church in Pattaya is on wheels these days. The church has planned a bike tour from Pattaya to – and around in – Isaan in order to …
“Tour d’Isan” with the Norwegian Seamen´s Church Read MoreA new Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in Oslo on Friday but Norway is still feeling the ill effects of last year’s prize to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. Ongoing conflict …
Conflict lingers over last year’s prize Read MoreMr. Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited Thailand on 6 October – for the second time in 2011. The Deputy Minister was received by Thailand’s new …
Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Thailand Read MoreThe Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 27.8 billion for development in poor countries in 2012. This is a record high aid budget. Efforts on climate change, renewable energy and agriculture …
Norwegian record high aid budget for 2012 Read MoreThe Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Innovation Norway co-organized the seminar “Maximizing the value of Indonesian Gas in Co-operation with Norway” at …
Maximizing the Value of Indonesian Gas with Norway Read MoreQatar Airways has ventured further into Northern Europe with the launch of scheduled flights to Norway yesterday. Qatar Airways’ maiden flight from Doha to Oslo, QR953, arrives at the Norwegian …
New Oslo Route Boosts Access to Asia Pacific Read MoreAs the Christmas season approaches, many would have several plans made on how to get back in time to celebrate. The biggest dilemma would be travel charges. SAS is offering …
SAS Christmas Deal Read MoreText and Photo by Henrik Friis, President of Viking Wheelers–10 slightly rusty riders of Viking Wheelers showed up for the Ban Pho Riverside resort for the Rustic ride on 24th …
The Rustic Ride in Nong Tin Nok Read MoreNorway has committed up to US$1 billion to help Indonesia meet its emissions reduction target. Norwegian Environment and International Development Minister Erik Solheim said Norway is proud of the partnership …
Norway Donates to Help Indonesia Environment Read More
The tourist arrivals to Thailand from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland increases 2,29 pct in 2010 to a total of 770.000 Nordic tourists. The tourists from Norway increased most with 10 pct …
Nordic Tourists Spend 44 Billion in Thailand Read MoreThe Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) Executive Director Aye Chan Naing and Assistant Executive Director Khin Maung Win have temporarily resigned from their posts while police in Norway are investigating …
Oslo based Burmese Radio hit by financial scandal Read MoreIf you’re a diplomat or have tax-free status at an international organization, a special scheme from Volvo means that you can buy a premium car at favourable prices – and …
Volvo gives Diplomats special treatment Read MoreTelenor ASA, the largest phone company in the Nordic region, plans to open fourth-generation services in Malaysia, making it the first country in the company’s Asian operations to get the …
Norwegian Telenor Plans to Open 4G Internet Networks in Malaysia Read MoreMalaysia is doing feasibility studies to see whether it could embark on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) by mid next year, according to …
Free Trade Agreement Between Norway and Malaysia Read MoreGuam Philippine Consul General Bayani Mercado has moved to the highest appointment of his diplomatic career and is now the Philippine ambassador to Norway, according to the online media,guampdn.com Mercado …
Bayani Mercado to be Philippine Ambassador to Norway Read MoreThe Philippine National Police has arrested a Norwegian woman accused of abducting her daughter. Hilde Synnove Ottesen, 44, was arrested on September 27 in the capital town of Kalibo in …
Norwegian Woman Held for Abduction of Daughter in the Philippines Read MoreForeign employees to be registered to the Chinese social security system by November 15th, 2011 According to the information received from the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, …
Companies have to register their foreign employees Read MoreStudents from different nationalities received scholarships from King Harald V’s Scholarship Programme on 24 September 2011 as Yunnan University of Nationalities celebrates its 60th anniversary. On 22 September, Minister Counsellor …
Celebrations and scholarships in Yunnan Read MoreA delegation of 13 people from Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU) led by Prof. Wang Ruzhu, Vice Dean of the Power and Energy Engineering School, recently visited Norwegian University of Science …
Shanghai delegation visited Norwegian University Read MoreScandinavian Society Siam was as vibrant as ever this Saturday night 1 October 2011 when the annual Crayfish Party kicked off at the Rembrandt Hotel with ScanDeli as the turnkey …
Lively Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read MoreThe house was packed and not a single ticket was printed in vain when Nordcham HCMC held its annual crayfish party in the Brazilian restaurant Au Lac Do Brazil in …
Partying in HCMC with red crayfish and Linje Aquavit Read MoreNorwegian People’s Aid and Vietnam Bomb and Mine Clearance Action Centre have signed the closing document of their joint mine-action project, partly funded by Norway. Wednesday September 14th marked the …
An important step towards a mine-free Vietnam Read MoreAn Iceland-based seafood company has bought back a catfish processing factory in Vietnam. Other Scandinavian investors have also taken first steps to jump into the industry. According to Agroinfo, a farm …
Scandinavian investors focus on Vietnam’s seafood industry Read MoreHow does a third-generation Norwegian raised in the Midwestern United States become a renowned Italian chef and pasta master? It just evolved from the food that he was familiar with …
Third-generation Norwegian become a Italian chef in Hong Kong Read MoreThe recent car bombs in Su-ngai Kolok district of Narathiwat province have prompted ten countries to warn their citizens against traveling to Southern Thailand, according to the Tourism Authority of …
Travel Warning Issued by 10 Countries against Southern Thailand Read MoreThe Norwegian police has started the murder investigation since a 21-year-old man was found dead in Oslo, according tells the online media, siste.no. The 21-year-old was found dead in the …
2nd Generation Vietnamese Immigrant found Dead in Oslo Read MoreThe Norway-Asia Business Summit in Singapore kicked off on Thursday, 29 September 2011 with a panel discussion themed how the Nordic nation’s business community can stay relevant and grow further …
Norwegian Business Summit kicks off in Singapore Read MoreOn rumours that Telenor is looking to sell down its stake in DiGi, Brekke said Telenor is a long-term investor and there are no plans to exit DiGi. “Since our …
No plans to exit DiGi: Telenor Read More