Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Massive pressure and prolonged protests have finally led to the state of Sarawak in Malaysia stopping the construction of a controversial hydropower project on the Baram River, reports Norway-based Rainforest …
Norwegian NGO contributes to Malaysia scrapping mega dam Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg held the opening speech, with Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Singapore in attendance at the 2016 edition of the Norway …
Prime Minister Solberg inaugurates Norway Asia Summit Read More
In connection with the opening of Norway-Asia Business Summit on 12 April 2016 at the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore, Thailand’s Team Norway had the opportunity to meet H.E. the …
Thailand’s Team Norway meets Norwegian Prime Minister Read More
Singapore-based Norwegian builds up world’s largest fashion destination ”It has not been easy,” says Magnus Grimeland. But it has not been impossible either. When the former soldier from Norwegian Navy …
Magnus Grimeland at Zalora Read More
On 22 – 25 March energy professionals met in Kuala Lumpur to attend the Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) 2016, where Norway was represented. The offshore conference had more …
Norway at OTC Asia 2016 Read More
In the end of March Volvo Cars was officially launched on the Vietnamese market. Euro Auto JSC has been selected as Volvo’s authorised importer and distributor in Vietnam and the …
Volvo Cars launched in Vietnam Read More
Jotun, the Norwegian multinational paints supplier, broke ground at its new factory site in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on 24 February 2016. Leading the ceremonies were Jotun Philippines General Manager Mr. …
Jotun Philippines breaks ground for new factory Read More
One sentence was enough to trigger 120 Indonesians to demand a Nobel prize confiscated. “Many people were caught by surprise that those words came from Suu Kyi, a democracy hero …
Indonesians to file petition to Norwegian Nobel Committee 2016 Read More
On the occasion of launching the new oil rig”Ivar Aasen”, the Norwegian oil company ASA invited the Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir to perform at their event on 21 May 2016. …
Norwegian Boys’ Choir invited to sing in Singapore Read More
The benefit of living in a melting pot is the celebration of all cultural and religious holidays. The Scandinavian Easter is no excuse! The Danish Sømandskirken and the Norwegian and …
Scandinavian Easter celebrations in Singapore! Read More
In over 35 years sugar tax has existed in Norway. It was introduced prior to fiscal reasons, but also due to public health, especially to tackle obesity. Since media recently …
Will Singapore copycat Norwegian sugar tax? Read More
Your passion for drawing or painting is in high command these days in the Scandinavian community in Singapore, and if you are keen to sell out of your work, a …
Sjømannskirken and SWEA encourage artists to charity exhibition Read More
Smarter, safer, greener – and the Norwegian company DNV GL is now fortified with the NBAS Annual Award 2016, too. Norwegian Business Association in Singapore was pleased to hand over …
NBAS Award 2016 presented to DNV GL Read MoreOn Friday 11 March 2016 the sky will be filled with beautiful lights from the biennial “i Light Marina Bay” light art festival 2016. One of them will be the …
Sustainable Norwegian art will light up Marina Bay waterfront Read More
‘Norwegian Joy’ is the name for the cruise ship that will pioneer Internationally-acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) expansion into the ‘world’s fastest growing cruise market.’ NCL unveiled in February 2016 …
Norwegian launches upscale cruise liner for Chinese market Read More
On 3 March the Nordic House in Yangon, the natural focal point for anything Scandinavian, opened its doors for visitors, marking the move to new premises. The Nordic House houses …
The Nordic House in Yangon – A promising perspective Read More
Three public hospitals reports of million baht expenses from unpaid hospital bills by foreigners. ScandAsia have gotten insight in Vachira Hospital in Phuket’s outstanding balance on unpaid bills by foreigners …
Uninsured foreigners burdens Thai public hospitals Read More
Export Credit Norway (Eksportkreditt) has established a local presence in three new countries, including Singapore, where Jeffrey Lai will be representing Norwegian businesses. Export Credit Norway will run a local …
Export Credit Norway appoints Singapore representative Read More
On 2 – 5 February 2016 Norway’s new Minister for Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen visited Indonesia and with among others with President Joko Widodo and Indonesia’s counterpart; Minister of …
Indonesia agrees with Norway on peat restoration plan Read More
iSURVEY Pte Ltd, Singapore, has been awarded a marine construction support contract by Solstad Offshore Asia Pacific to provide positioning and survey support for its 2016 pipeline and platform installation …
Norwegian companies iSurvey and Solstad Offshore enter contract Read More
Norwegian Arne Corneliussen’s has been fined $2,000 after retrial, reports news.asiaone.com, based on a charge of causing hurt by wrapping his arm around the neck of a cab driver. This …
Jailed Norwegian fined after retrial Read More
Hosted by Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with also the other three Nordic chambers of commerce in Bangkok, the ‘Ciao Bello, Ciao Bella!’ …
Classy Nordic networking held at Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok Read More
Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) is inviting to the NBAS Annual General Meeting 2016, followed by a Breakfast Talk by Mr Håkon Bruaset-Kjøl from Telenor Group. The AGM and presentation takes …
Telenor speaker to Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) AGM Read More
Euromoney has awarded Nordea as the best provider of private banking services in the Nordic region and the Baltics for the eighth year in a row. Upon learning the …
Nordea wins 2016 Euromoney award for best private banking Read More
On 11 February Innovasjon Norge signs contract together with Eksportkreditt Norge in Singapore. Together they will cooperate to promote Norwegian trade interests. Even if Norwegian holdings already export a lot …
New Norwegian cooperation to promote trade interests in Singapore Read More
Customisation and niche groups within the travel industry are increasing and the large tour operators with extensive experience in Scandinavia are belong to the trendsetters. As part of the Nordic …
Nordic tour operator launches love hotel in Thailand Read More
Thanks to an extraordinary and genuine interest from the Scandinavians in Pattaya, a new Nordic Music festival in the city exceeds all expectations according to its organizers. “The Orange feeling”, tagline …
Nordic festival in Pattaya was “surprisingly” successful Read More
The inauguaral Norway Maritime Conference concluded on 29 January 2016 in Cebu, Philippines, leaving more than 200 delegates, amongst them several leaders in the maritime industry, with valuable insights on …
Successful Norway Maritime Conference in Cebu Read More
The fifth round of free trade negotiations between the Philippines and the members of EFTA – Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland – started on 1 February in Manila, reports the …
Efta continues free trade talks with the Philippines Read More
Grieg Star, a fully integrated shipping company from Norway, has moved their companies Grieg Philippines and Grieg Star in Manila have moved to a new office. On 27 January 2016 …
New Grieg Star office inaugurated in Manila Read More
Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) has announced that the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2016 Team are happy to confirm that Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg will attend this year’s Summit taking place …
Norway’s Prime Minister confirmed for Singapore summit Read More
The first Norway Maritime Conference takes place in Cebu on 28-29 January 2016, where around 200 industry leaders from Norway, the Philippines and various parts of Asia will gather to …
Cebu all set for Norway Maritime Conference Read More
Following on a week with Swedish jazz in 2015 jazz promoter Hans Wetterberg returns with his concept ‘Simply Scandinavian’ to Bangkok and the riverside flagship hotel Shangri-La Bangkok twice in …
Simply Scandinavian returns to Shangri-La Bangkok for a double in 2016 Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce recently announced: ”Another milestone for our chamber with the launch of our rebranded website.The visual expression of the website builds on the Team Norway profile …
New website from Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Read More
Together with this cluster the Norwegian Consulate co-hosted a networking lunch and seminar for the Norwegian fashion designers to connect with the Shanghai fashion industry. Around 30 participants gathered in …
The Norwegian Fashion Hub visited Shanghai Read More
In collaborating with Nordic consulates in Shanghai, the WOWdesign exhibition is being presented at Xin Tian Di this winter. With a collection of over 1200 original home design products, the …
Nordic home design showcased in Shanghai Read More
E-navigation specialist NAVTOR is continuing to build its business footprint beyond Europe, with the news that the Norwegian firm is expanding its new Singapore office. The base, which only opened …
Navtor expanding its new Singapore office Read More
Norwegians’ dream came true ”You can now see it with your own eyes here in front of you. A beautiful home”. With these word Hans ”Hansi” Konrad from the Norwegian …
Thai-Norwegian dream came true: Opening of Baan Jing Jai 2016 Read More
Sino Agro Food, Inc. announced on 4 January the approval for admission to trading of its common shares on the Oslo Bors’ Merkur Market. Trading is expected to commence on …
Sino Agro Food approved for Trading on Oslo stock exchange Read More
The number of Nordic people who joined this year’s Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok was more than last year and but there were still seats available for a few more in …
Many joined Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok Read More
After 6 years of collecting money, after 3 years of construction, and after numerous hours of planning, the new children’s home Baan Jing Jai is now reality. On 9 January …
Norwegian Seaman’s Church sponsor new Children’s Home in Pattaya Read More
On 7 December the Norwegian Seafood Council organised a Norwegian Seafood Master Class in collaboration with Penang Chefs Association. It was the biggest training the Norwegians have held so far …
Norwegian Seafood Master Class in Penang Read More
On 28-29 January 2016 Norway Maritime Conference is being held in Cebu. Arranged by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines and Philippines Norway Business …
Philippines Norway Maritime Conference in 2016 Read More
Many readers will have notice the announcement of the new Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for foreign visitors, available from 13 November 2015. In order to be able to get …
The correct Thailand Multiple Tourist Visa for Scandinavians Read More
Norwegians, or other persons with a strong link to Norway, have a new way to get financial support for studies at world leading universities, including NUS in Singapore, from a …
Aker majority owner starts scholarship programme Read More
“I’m proud to have introduced Norwegian food culture into Thailand,” says restaurant owner Linda Eiksund. For a decade Aquavit has been served in Linda’s Restaurant in Pattaya. On Christmas Eve …
Norwegian restaurant in Pattaya celebrates 10 years on Christmas Eve Read More
The Norwegian Business Association has delightfully announced that the sixth edition of the Norway-Asia Business Summit is to take place in Singapore in 2016. 12-14 April are the dates when …
Norway-Asia Business Summit to Singapore 2016 Read More
On 3 December the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore visit SMOE shipyard in Singapore with Det norske oljeselskap ASA (DET NORSKE). The impressive IvarAasen topside is in the final stage …
SMOE shipyard Singapore visit Read More
The 17th annual Nordic Christmas Dinner & Dance in Kuala Lumpur took place on Saturday 28 November at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur Hotel. 406 members and spouses of the four …
Nordic Christmas Dinner & Dance held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Norwegian State Secretary Morten Høglund was present during the official opening of Norway’s ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee (AN-JSCC) in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday 11 December. ‘This opens new possibilities …
Joint Sectoral ASEAN-Norway Committee opened Read More