Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Text by Norwegian Embassy in Singapore / Photo by Bjørn-Tore MarkussenHere in Singapore over 800 people gathered in Fort Canning Park for a traditional Norwegian celebration. The celebrations started with …
17th May Celebration in Singapore Read MoreThree men, one shared goal: Cooperation across borders – and oceans. May 10, Polar explorer Børge Ousland, ship-owner Felix Tschudi and Victor Gao held a joint presentation about opportunities and …
Bringing the North and East Together Read MoreIn Bangkok, he met with Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kasit Piromya, and discussed topical bilateral and regional issues, as well as global issues of common concern. In Naypyidaw, …
Norwegian Minister Visits Thailand and Myanmar Read MoreIn an initiative by state-owned The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Ambassador Svein O. Sæther met with representatives at the end of March as part of the institution’s …
Major Chinese Bank Eyes Norway Read MoreMay 13 the ”Simply Scandinavian” was launched at the Plaza Athénée Hotel Bangkok and will last until May 22.Simply Scandinavian promotes both Scandinavian food and jazz. Guests will enjoy the …
Scandinavian Food & Jazz Week in Bangkok Read MoreTrade between China and Norway soared to record levels in the first three months of 2011 despite a diplomatic row over the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed …
Norway-China Trade up – Despite Nobel Spat Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassy led by Ambassador Eivind S. Homme took part in the Business for Environment (B4E) Conference in Jakarta April 28- 29th. The B4E is the world’s most important …
The Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia Participates in B4E Read MoreThe idea behind the website is to communicate what REDD+ or Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation is and to inform national stakeholders through as many channels as possible. …
Indonesian Website Launched with Norwegian Support Read MoreThe Norwegian-Indonesian joint venture PT Timur Ship Management officially opened its offices for business in Jakarta on April 27th 2011. The opening took place in the presence of the Thome …
Ship Management Open for Business Read MoreNorway used to be China’s top fresh salmon supplier, sending steadily growing volumes to exclusive restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai.But since the Norwegian Nobel (News – Alert) Committee gave the …
Norway Feels Sting of China’s Nobel Anger Read MoreNorwegian telecom operator Telenor announced Wednesday that first quarter revenue grew 7.8 percent, led by strong gains in its subscriber base in India and Asia, while increased competition hurt gains …
Asia Helps Telenor to 7 % Growth in Q1 Read MoreThe brand new Norwegian Visa Service Centre (VSC) at the ground floor of Petron Mega Plaza Building is now open. The VSC serves as the first line for the Visa …
Norwegian Visa Service Centre Now Open Read MoreStory by Henrik FriisThe yearly Bang Phra ride was scheduled on Saturday 23 April 2011 arranged by Finn Sorensen. I don’t know if it was because the previous trip have …
Bang Phra 2011 – A Tour for the Few Chosen Read MoreRemarks made by the Chinese ambassador to Norway at a meeting in Bergen have been reported by participants as some of the strongest since the diplomatic tension following the awarding …
Chinese Want Norwegian Apology Read MoreLarge Norwegian risk management firm Det Norske Veritas (DNV) seems to have settled its own risk of doing business in China. After months of disruption following license revocations, DNV has …
DNV ‘Back to Normal’ in China Read MoreThe Philippines landed on Norway’s state authorization office watch list for being a problem area when it comes to recruitment of health workers. In a recent report by Norway’s national …
The Philippines on Norway’s Watch List for Health Personnel Read MoreSamui and surrounding islands are as wonderful as ever! That is the bottom line after ScandAsia visited Koh Samui, Koh Pangan and Koh Tao by the end of April to …
Dry, Clean, and Ready Read More
Once again, H. E. Arild Braastad and Nina Braastad opened their lovely home to Malaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) members and guests for another successful Waterhole Networking event on 14th …
MNBC Waterhole Networking in April Read MoreAccusations of mismanagement of over hundred thousand baht were raised against the outgoing board of the Scandinavian Society Siam at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 26 April 2011 …
Stormy Annual General Dinner in SSS Read MoreNorway has since the beginning of 2010 decided to tax pension with 15% tax before disbursement to recipients outside the country. The organization Emigrant1 finds this to be a violation of …
Norwegian Pensioners Angry with Taxation Read MoreCooperation between Guangzhou Diesel Engine Factory and the Norwegian maritime research institute Marintek has led to the development of an innovative LNG ship engine soon ready for the Chinese market. …
China and Norway Towards Ships Running on LNG Read MoreFormer Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari arrived in Beijing on Easter Sunday with an international team of negotiators seeking to reduce tensions between North and South Korea. Winner of the Nobel …
Ahtisaari Joins High-Profile Team Addressing Korean Tensions Read MoreIt was an unexpected end for the Viking Cup match yesterday as the KL Vikings played against their opponents the Hong Kong Vikings. The KL Vikings were leading with 1-0 as the score …
Stormy Viking Cup Finale Read MoreAs it is a Viking Cup tradition, every year after the long string of matches with various opponents, the one affair all the players practically wait for is the Beer …
Viking Cup Beer Galore Read MoreEmerson Process Management, Stavanger, Norway, has reported it has made two senior announcements within its Roxar Software Solutions (RSS) division – Morten Tønnesen is to become vice president, business development …
Norwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia Read MoreThe Scandinavian Expat Club Pattaya welcomes you to the season’s biggest Charity concert this coming Sunday! Why? Because they have a dream. Yes- it’s still possible here in 2011 to …
Pattaya: Charity Jam Concert Sunday Read MoreShareholders of Total Access Communication PCL, Thailand’s second largest mobile phone operator by subscribers, Thursday approved a plan to change its listing status on the main board of the Singapore …
Dtac Owners Downgrade Singapore Listing Status Read MoreThe 7th annual HanseTag with the German Business Association and Nordic Chamber of Commerce in HCMC was a beer, music and a colorful party event held on the 16th of …
German & Nordic HanseTag Party Read MoreThe much anticipated annual Viking Cup 2011 kicked off yesterday,Thursday 21 April, with a welcome party with buffet dinner and drinks at the Pullman King Power Hotel. After a time …
Viking Cup 2011 Read More4 found dead after small boat disappears during short trip off Norwegian coast. The bodies of three adults and a child have been found in the water off the coast …
Thai Boy and his Mother Drowns in Norway Read MoreNGOs and foreign governments have come out forcefully against the proposed law, which many say would create burdensome registration requirements and allow the government to shut down civil society groups …
Cambodia Officials Meet Donor Groups Read MoreThe false information released at “Pangasius Lie” by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the program broadcasted on German television one month ago, has made the demand for tra fish in …
Vietnamese Tra Fish Faces Nasty Trick, Once Again Read MoreThe world famous actor Jackie Chan recently promoted Norwegian Salmon with chef Nobu Matsuhisa when Nobu restaurant opened in Beijing. The Norwegian Seafood Export Council provided a range of seafood products …
Movie Star Jackie Chan Praises Norwegian Salmon Read MoreIn celebration of International Friendship Day, Singapore Discovery Centre launched the “Home Away From Home” exhibition. The Royal Norwegian Embassy was given the privilege of introducing Norway to Singaporean school …
Opening of the Home Away From Home Exhibition Read MoreThe Norwegian Peace Facilitation Team recently met with President Benigno S. Aquino III. The Norwegian team was lead by Special Envoy for the Peace Process, Ambassador Ture Lundh and the Norwegian …
Norwegian Peace Envoy Pays Courtesy Call to Malacañang Palace Read MoreThe Embassy in Manila has now started a new pilot where the Embassy also handles applications for some types of Residence Permits to Norway. The Pilot Project will last for …
New Pilot on Residence Permits at the Embassy Read MoreIn the meeting that recently took place, the Ambassador of Norway, H.E. Eivind S. Homme, complimented H.E. Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Linda Amalia Sari Gumelar for her Ministry’s …
Norwegian Ambassador Meets Indonesian Minister Read MoreThe visit took place recently in Oslo with the intent to promote further dialogue with regard to the Letter of Intent entered into by the two countries to reduce greenhouse gas …
The Indonesian Parliament’s 4th Commission Visits Norway Read MoreThe International Mine Awareness Day was marked on 4 April in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with a meeting of government, civil society and UN representatives to pave the way for the …
International Mine Awareness Day Read MoreThe Norwegian Gerhard Heiberg, a member of the International Olympic Committee, said on Wednesday that people in the West should know more about China by going to China and see …
‘Westerners Should Know More About China’ Read MoreText and Photo by www.vikingwheelers.comNong Yai Challenge Ride was held on Sunday 3rd of April. It was a challenge already before it was started as dates was moved and it …
Viking Wheelers Nong Yai Power Challenge Read MoreIt has been reported that the Thai authorities have used cluster munitions in Cambodia. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “If these reports are true, this is …
Norway Condemns Use of Cluster Bombs Read MoreNorwegian porn star Vicky Vette cited Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) legislator Arifanto on her Twitter site.Arifanto was caught on camera watching a pornographic clip during a House of Representatives plenary …
Indonesian Politician Watch Norwegian Porn Star Read MoreA Filipino nursing aid in Norway died Sunday after sustaining multiple burns in a fire in Oslo. June Michelle Bruno, 35, was initially brought to the Ullevaal Hospital for treatment …
Filipino in Norway Dies From Fire Injuries Read MoreAmid cheers, elation and applause, the Indonesian House of Representatives passed a new immigration law on Thursday that introduced sweeping changes for foreign spouses and children of mixed marriages. Fahri Hamzah, …
Foreign Spouses Granted More Residency Rights Read MoreText by Embassy of Norway Photo by Martin T PhotographyOn April 1st 1001 guests from the Norwegian business community and their contacts and clients sat down to a sumptuous seafood …
Thousand Guests for Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read MoreThai Airways International will in a few weeks release its winter schedule for 2011/12. While the details are still unknown, the airline has announced an increase its flights on Scandinavia …
Thai Airways to Increase Flights to Scandinavian Read MoreThe first joint e-mail newsletter from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland promoting trade with develping countries was issued on 4 Aprtil 2011 under the title “Trade Promoition Today”. The joint …
Joint Nordic Trade Promotion Newsletter Read MoreNorwegian People’s Aid condemns Thailand’s use of cluster bombs in the border conflict with Cambodia in February this year. Cluster bombs is a horrible weapon that largely affects civilians. Each …
Condemns Thailands Use of Cluster Munitions Read MoreAround 130 guests attended the official opening ceremony of the exhibition “Polar Norway – the white adventure” jointly organised by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Science Centre Singapore. Pål Prestrud, …
Snow and Ice in Singapore Read More