Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Welcome to our first Advent Christmas Calendar! From this Sunday and up until Christmas Eve, ScandAsia has made little portraits of some of the participants from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s …
1. Advent: “Biking made me free again” Read More
ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …
Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia Read More
During her official visit to Norway, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Vice President of Vietnam, led a delegation to Equinor’s office in Oslo to explore offshore wind collaboration between the …
Vietnamese Vice President explores offshore wind collaboration with Equinor in Norway Read More
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised the growth of Vietnam-Norway relations in all fields at her meeting on Thursday, November 30, with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen multifaceted cooperation Read More
Thailand’s English proficiency ranks among the lowest in Asia. According to the latest EF English Proficiency Index survey, Thailand ranks 101 out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries. With a score …
Thailand ranks among lowest in English proficiency index in Asia Read More
Two days ago, the 26th of November every year was considered “National Cake Day.” If we traced back, cakes were believed to have been made since the Ancient Greek and …
Celebrate “Cake Day” with some homemade bakery in town Read More
Norwegian color design brand Jotun introduced “CANVAS,” its recent collection inspired by nature’s palette including twenty-three “Majestic Sense” premium paints such as “Soothing Beige,” “Rock Sugar,” “True Blue,” “Mindful Green,” …
Jotun introduces new collection “CANVAS” and its Global Color Card 2024 to Thailand Read More
In a historic move, Danish experts are essential in shaping Indonesia’s accelerated green energy plan. The agreement, signed in November 2022 with over $20 billion in funding, aims to fast-track …
Danish expertise drives Indonesia’s early green energy success Read More
“Wish,” a new animated musical film by Walt Disney made to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studio and everyone who has dreams. The story begins when a …
“Wish,” movie of the year to celebrate everyone who has dreams Read More
Chinese JA Solar has passed the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments in Norway. The company’s products are now registered on the EPD systems of Norway and Italy, reinforcing JA Solar’s …
Chinese JA Solar’s products pass EPD Assessment in Norway Read More
Singapore-based solar manufacturer REC has closed its two polysilicon production facilities in Norway. The Singapore-based manufacturer ceased operations in Kristiansand and Porsgrunn due to the Norwegian production being financially unsustainable. …
Singapore-based REC closes Norwegian facilities Read More
Norwegian Liberal Party Chairwoman, Guri Melby, has expressed support for reestablishment a Norwegian representative office in Taipei. During a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, November 22, Melby stated …
Visiting delegation wish to reopen Norwegian office in Taiwan Read More
Are you Norwegian and going trough China soon? Then you might not need a visa. Norwegian citizens are now visa exempt for transits through China for up to six days …
Visa exemption for Norwegians in China Read More
From Chumpon to Pattaya. 700 kilometres. On a bike. That was the plan, and so it went. “Now we wait for next year,” said one the cyclists as he arrived …
Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 completed Read More
The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) and Norwegian Meteorological Institute (NMI) have signed an MOU on developing weather forecasts and climate services for the 2024-2028 period. The cooperation marked …
Norway and Vietnam marks 10-year climate cooperation Read More
The latest Asia-Pacific exhibition of a world-class luggage and travel bag brand, Samsonite, was presented in Singapore at the start of November 2023. It was titled “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through …
Asia-Pacific exhibition “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through Time” presented in Singapore Read More
A study conducted by UNICEF from 2022 revealed that 20 percent of Filipino children aged 12-17 fall victim to sexual abuse online. Luckily, several authorities in the Philippines are taking …
Philippines is a hotspot for online sexual abuse of children Read More
Do you wish to gain the opportunity to connect, share knowledge and develop new business relationships? Then look no further, as the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 is just around the …
Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 open for registration Read More
Thailand has experienced a decline in its global talent attraction, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023. In the latest index ranking, conducted by INSEAD, Thailand dropped from 75th …
Thailand failing to attract global talent while Nordic countries dominates top 10 Read More
The sky was overcast as the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya cycled off on its ‘Tour de Gulf of Thailand’ at 08am this morning from Chumpon. But the mood was …
Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 has now begun Read More
Norwegian Ole Petter Høie, an experienced entrepreneur on his third startup, is currently exploring the intersection of gaming and education with gamified history lessons under the name “The History Challenge.” …
Norwegian is revolutionizing history education from Bali Read More
Malaysia is strengthening its diplomatic relations to both Norway, Sweden and Finland – with the aim of expanding further bilateral trade relations. At the Nordic Day Celebration 2023, Communications and …
Malaysia strengthening its relations to the Nordics Read More
Women’s World Floorball Championships is returning to Singapore next month, after 18 years, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore writes on Facebook. From 2 December to 10 December, Team Norway will …
Come cheer for Norway at Women’s World Floorball Championship in Singapore Read More
The 7-minute long aftermovie of the Nordic Run 2023 is here! Embassy of Finland in Bangkok thanks all participants and sponsors on its Facebook page for making the event possible. …
Nordic Run 2023: The Aftermovie Read More
Capital city of Laos, Vientiane has developed a green city action plan for achieving its milestone. The project will apply International Finance Corporation practices in conducting a study and data …
Vientiane of Laos aims to become green city Read More
The Norwegian seafood industry has expanded its presence in the Chinese market through the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This is according to Andreas Thorud, the director for China and …
Norwegian seafood expands in the Chinese market via CIIE Read More
Nordlaks sent its first shipment of salmon directly to Asia by flight from Evenes in Norway, On Tuesday, November 7. The Norwegian company has stated, that they will continue to …
Nordlaks sends salmon to Asia by direct flight Read More
Norway pledged to continue supporting the Alternative Learning System program (ALS) in Maguindanao which it has been partnering with Unicef Philippines. It also stated it will continue to support local …
Norway with UNICEF continue to support Alternative Learning System program in Philippines Read More
A big cruise ship from Norway docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia before continuing its journey towards Thailand. The ship, ‘The Viking Orion of Norway’, comes from the …
Viking Orion ship of Norway enters Cambodia Read More
Voters who are registered in Moss municipality but currently staying abroad can vote in the county council elections in Østfold from November 6 to November 17. The Ministry of Local …
Norwegians from Moss can now vote for the local re-election Read More
Scandinavian film enthusiast residing in Vietnam are invited to attend the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival which will be held from 21-25 November 2023 in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands …
You are invited to Vietnam Film Festival Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways recently launched its first direct flight between Oslo, Norway and Bangkok, Thailand on 2 November 2023 in an attempt to strengthen ties and cultural exchange between the …
Norse Atlantic Airways launches direct flights between Oslo and Bangkok Read More
Norwegian oil company Aker BP and construction firm Aibel held the first steel cutting ceremony for the Munin platform in Thailand. A platform which is being built for the Yggdrasil …
Steel cutting ceremony in Thailand for Norwegian platform Read More
Australian Magazine “Delicious” highlighted nine different types of coffee from all over the world – Scandinavia and Southeast Asia included. The featured Singaporean coffee is the ‘kopi.’ Also known as …
Ever tried putting cheese in your coffee? Read More
Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, Funding Societies, secures US$7.5 million in debt funding from Norfund. A Norwegian Development Financial Institution (DFI). This marks the first debt transaction done by …
Norway funds Southeast Asian enterprises Read More
Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and Sweden’s leader Ulf Kristersson recently held discussions about green transitions and the European Union (EU) affairs on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Both …
Norwegian and Swedish PMs discuss green transitions and EU affairs Read More
Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide said despite Norway’s supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, Norway believes Israel may have broken international law in the ongoing war in the Middle East, …
Norway says Israel may have broken international law in ongoing war in Middle East Read More
28 October 2023 was a special day for NordCham Vietnam. Not only was it the date of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 – but it was also a date which …
The winners of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 Read More
The seventh round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on 6-9 November 2023. According to Auramon …
7th round of Thai-EFTA negotiation to be held in Geneva Read More
Joint energy venture between Aboitiz Power Corp. and Norwegian Scatec, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), said it aims to continue adopting sustainable practices to help reduce impacts of climate change. …
Filipino-Norwegian firm SNAP reduce impacts of climate change Read More
A 52-year-old woman named Mya Kyay Mon was arrested with an expired Norwegian passport by Manipur police on 23 October 2023 from Khwairamband Keithel market in Imphal city of India …
Myanmar-based armed militant arrested in India with Norwegian passport Read More
Around 600 sporty Thai and Nordic people joined on Sunday 29 October 2023 the first Nordic Run, organized jointly by all the Nordic embassies in Thailand. The embassies had quickly …
First Nordic Run in Bangkok a success Read More
The Norwegian government announced that Norway and Sweden agreed to set up a joint police station against cross-border crimes on Friday, 27 October 2023. “We must have control at the …
Norway and Sweden agrees to set up joint police station against cross-border crimes Read More
Norwegian energy company Equinor announced that it will participate in the first Norway’s offshore wind auction and will submit a proposal for pre-qualification. “It starts with the pre-qualification and then …
Equinor to participate in first Norway offshore wind auction Read More
Norwegian medical company, Somamed AS, has had an increase in its annual sales by 450% since they moved its production to Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi writes on Facebook. …
Norwegian ‘Rhino Horns’ increase in sale after partnership with Vietnam Read More
After three years of postponement, ‘Forkbeard: A Viking Musical Odyssey’ is finally making its debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this weekend, from October 27 to 29, 2023, at KLPac. The …
This weekend: Viking Musical in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines signed a €60 million Green Economy Program, aiming to assist the Philippines in renewing its economy on Thursday, 26 October 2023 during the …
EU and Philippines sign €60 million Green Economy Program Read More
China has become the biggest Asian market for Norwegian salmon, surpassing Japan and South Korea for the first time ever this year, according to Yicai Global. Norway exported NOK5.6 billion …
China becomes No.1 Asian market for Norwegian salmon Read More
Norwegian telecom company Telenor reported that its earnings in the third-quarter reached above expectations due to growing mobile service revenue and lower energy prices in the Nordics. “The third quarter …
Telenor reports “solid growth and earnings” in third quarter Read More
The association for nordic people living in Phuket, Skandinaver på Phuket, has developed a ringbinder with all the papers elderly people (as well as other mortals) should prepare and fill …
Help for relatives in case of death in Thailand Read More