Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Singapore-based non-profit company IPI and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday 26 April, making NTNU IPI’s first Network Partner …
Norwegian university strengthens ties with Singapore Read MoreThe annual European Union Film Festival in Singapore, organized by the Delegation of European Union to Singapore in cooperation with the Irish Presidency of the EU, presents 29 acclaimed …
Scandinavian films at the European Union Film Festival in Singapore Read More“Messiah”, a world-famous oratorio composed in 1741 by revered George Frideric Handel, will come to the Ho Chi Minh city Opera House on May 8 and 9. “Messiah” made …
Norwegian conducted oratorio to play in Vietnam Read MoreMyanmar targeted the number of tourist arrival to 3 million by 2015, a near triple of the 2012 figure, official media reported Wednesday. In meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to …
Norway assists in Myanmar’s Tourism Master Plan Read MoreNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, one of the world’s largest investors, urged China to open its domestic markets to foreign investors, saying it was keen to pour billions of dollars into …
Norway’s oil fund wants open Chinese markets Read MoreThrough several decades, Norway has been heavily integrated in the Singaporean business community through our maritime industry. However, though renowned for its capacities as a trading nation, Singapore is also …
Norwegian embassy to aid Norwegian start-ups in Singapore Read MoreNorway-based Telenor Group announced on Friday that it hopes to win the government’s telecommunications tender after submitting its bid in June, based on the company’s record success of securing the …
Norway’s Telenor is prepared to invest in Myanmar’s telecommunication sector Read MoreA Norwegian man who grabbed a cabby by the neck, shoved him across a hotel lobby and hurled him into a lift, was jailed for six weeks yesterday. All because …
Norwegian assaults taxidriver because of $4 midnight surcharge in Singapore Read Morehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH87IklkxMs Here is something to wake you up. A Norwegian extreme artist took his act to new heights as he precariously balances himself above a gorge in Hunan Province, China. …
Norwegian daredevil balances over Chinese gorge Read MoreNorway expects the negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement between Indonesia and Norway and its three neighbors under the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to be accelerated to enable …
Norway wants acceleration of EFTA trade negotiations with Indonesia Read MoreMulticonsult is one of Norway’s leading consulting companies with more than 25 offices in Norway and abroad. The company offers consulting and engineering services to public and private clients nationwide …
Norwegian Multiconsult ventures into Southeast Asia Read More
Norwegian solar company REC has opened an office in Bangkok to tap into Thailand’s renewable energy market. The move comes following the launch of its first solar plant in the country, the …
Norwegian solar firm REC gains foothold in Thailand Read More
Robert Kronberg, Chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam, was on Tuesday 23 April re-elected as Chairman for a second term at the Annual General Meeting of the 93 year old association …
Continuity in Scandinavian Society Siam Read More
Controlled by Norway’s Telenor, Thailand’s second largest mobile operator DTAC (Total Access Communication Pcl) reported a 1 percent rise in quarterly net profit on 24 April 2013, in line …
Norwegian-controlled DTAC reports rise in profit Read More
On 23 April 2013, a television documentary on the exploitation of foreigners arriving in Norway on ‘au pair’ contacts was screened on NRK1 under its Brennpunkt program. The plight of several …
Documentary on Filipino au pairs sparks Norwegian government’s concern Read More
On 14 – 20 April 2013, a Vietnamese delegation consisting of high-level Governmental officials and Members of the Vietnamese National Assembly visited Norway to learn more about Norway’s efforts in …
Vietnamese delegation visits Norway to learn child policy Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway, Norwegian Business Association of Singapore and DNV have recently held a conference concerning offshore trends, issues and opportunities in the Asia Pacific at Raffles Town …
Asia Offshore Technology Conference in Singapore Read More
On 22 April 2013, Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International stated that it sees tougher nitrogen fertilizer market conditions on the horizon because of a combination of increased competition from China …
Norwegian fertilizer giant sees tough year due to China and energy costs Read More
The Norwegian companies – Aker Solutions, Jotun, Digi, Yara International and Det Norske Veritas – have recently offered RM 45,000 to Living Hope, the organisation working to set up toy and book …
Norwegian firms support ‘Living Hope’ in Malaysia Read More
At the conference on high-speed rail project held in Stockholm in the middle of April, China National Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CMC), State construction company, has offered to support …
Chinese step in Scandinavian high-speed train project Read More
On 17 April 2013, a Chinese factory fishing ship “Kai Xin” caught fire off the Antarctica coast, and 97 crew members were rescued by a nearby Norwegian vessel “Juvel” as …
Norwegian ship saves 97 Chinese fishermen in Antarctic sea Read More
Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad (Hibiscus Petroleum), Malaysia’s first listed independent oil and gas exploration and production company, on 18 April 2013 announced that Lime Petroleum Norway AS (Lime Norway) has agreed …
Lime Norway to acquire equity positions in six concessions for USD 4.9 million Read More
A young male Norwegian tourist has reportedly been found dead in his room on the 3rd floor of the Thunborey Hotel, Siem Reap in Cambodia. A police official identified the …
Norwegian found dead in Siem Reap hotel Read MoreSky on 57, situated on top of Tower 1 of Marina Bay Sands, is one of Singapore’s best restaurants and the kitchen is run by chef Justin Quek who this …
Celebrity chef Eyvind Hellstrøm to promote Norwegian seafood in Singapore Read More
The Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBS) Networking Luncheon was held on 11 April 2013 at the I’m Angus Steak House in Yakal St. with the selection of the council’s new Board …
Philippines Norway Business Council selects new board Read More
On Saturday May 11, 2013, a shipload of genuine Scandinavian Vikings will invade Bangkok. At 13.45 the Nordic tribes – Norwegians, Swedes, Finns and Danes with their Viking spouses – …
The Vikings are coming! Read More
A Norwegian man was killed when he was driving his girlfriend to work at the local hospital, said a friend of the husband to Norwegian television. The accident happened in …
Norwegian killed in traffic accident in Thailand Read MoreTwo Khmer employees from Soria Moria Boutique Hotel will relocate to Norway for a year in September, as part of an innovative new job swap scheme orchestrated by hotel founder …
Cambodian hotel employees set for exchange programme in Norway Read More
On Monday, the Norwegian Minister of Trade, Trond Giske, ended a week long Asia offensive designed to strengthen bilateral relations. As a part of this venture, the Minister spoke at …
Bangkok luncheon with the Norwegian Minister of Trade – Stay open, stay competitive Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) halted its flights to Bangkok yesterday, ending 64 years of service linking the Nordic countries and Thailand. SAS started to fly to Bangkok back to 1949, one …
Monday was last Bangkok flight for SAS Read More
President of Myanmar U Thein Sein received Minister of Trade Trond Giske at the Credentials Hall of the Presidential Palace in Nay-Pyi-Taw Thursday. Their discussions focused on political, economic, social …
Norwegian Minister meets President of Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi Read More
Police and rescue services were called to the Northern end of Jomtien Beach late Friday afternoon to investigate reports of a Norwegian who had apparently drowned. At the scene …
Norwegian drowns in Pattaya Read More
On 13 March 2013, Norwegian lawyers held Taxation Seminar in Singapore on behalf of global law firm DLA Piper To tax, or not to tax, and how to report. Those …
Norwegian Tax Seminar Read More
Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg Conselvan – chief designer, owner and creator of Bangkok-based jewelry brand Felicia Design – was elected as the new President of Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce. The former president Axel Blom resigned …
Jewelry entrepreneur selected as new president of NorCham Read MoreDespite some signs that diplomatic relations between Norway and China may soon normalize, Chinese state-owned companies won’t be attending or exhibiting at this year’s large Nor-Shipping conference in Lillestrøm. “Relating …
China snubs Nor-Shipping for third time Read MoreFor ten years Norway has supported the University of Nha Trang, and in March 2013, the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi participated in the final meeting in Nha Trang to conclude …
Norwegian-Vietnamese academic cooperation celebrated Read MoreKIS International School is seeking entries for their third Annual Charity Art Competition from students from all schools within Thailand. Deadline for submission of images of artwork is April 26, …
Kis International School in Thailand hosts charity art competition Read MoreThe Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore is currently looking for one student to undertake an exciting traineeship with us for the autumn semester of 2013. The traineeship lasts for …
Traineeship with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read MoreDuring the delightful Norwegian Seafood Dinner, the Chief Executive Officer of Thome Group Singapore, Mr Olav Eek Thorstensen, received the NBAS Award 2013. The NBAS award is given in recognition …
NBAS Award 2013 presented to Mr Olav Eek Thorstensen at Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read MoreThe world’s second-largest seafood exporter, Norway, has been shipping fresh and frozen seafood into Indonesia since 1988, and is making an aggressive push to be better known in the …
Norwegian seafood making push to Indonesia Read More
The “Comedian Thailand Show” contestant Anders Yotsapon Helgesen was eliminated from the competition on Sunday evening on the Live Show. He was competing on his eighth week in a Li Kay-themed …
Anders Helgesen voted off the Comedian Thailand Show Read More
More than 60 Nordic Young Professionals (NYPs) and friends joined Nordic Young Professional’s exclusive Night out at St. Regis’s beautiful wine bar ‘Decanter’ on March 15, 2013. Among the companies …
Nordic Young Professionals’ Exclusive Night Read More
Young Norwegian-Thai Anders Yotsapon Helgesen is competing on Thailand’s first-ever comedy TV show seeking fresh talents to feed the ever-popular Comedy kingdom. [wzslider autoplay=”true” info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Embracing the main stage for a …
Norwegian “Lookkrueng” Stars in Thai Reality TV Show Read MoreDiGi.com Berhad – the Malaysian mobile phone operator owned by Norwegian Telenor – will by 15 May change Chief Financial Officer. New CFO is Mr. Karl Erik Broten. He is today …
Terje Borge leaves as CFO of DiGi.com Read MoreWednesday this week, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya is hosting a mini seminar and discussion aimed at Thai-Norwegian families. The night will focus on the difficulties and challenges of …
How to be a bi-cultural family – Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read MoreIncreased energy demand due to rapid economic development has driven countries in Asia Pacific to reduce their dependency on imported oil and gas by increasing their offshore exploration and …
Norway holds offshore conference in Singapore Read MoreThe past few years, passengers travelling to Thailand from Copenhagen with Thai Airways will have done so on board a Boeing 747 that until Airbus came with the A380 was the …
New Thai Airways planes between Copenhagen and Bangkok Read MoreH.E. Ambassador Stig Traavik, accompanied by Mr. William Sabandar from the National REDD+ Task Force, Counselor Marthe Hotvedt and Advisor Nita Murjani, visited Central Kalimantan on 5-7 March 2013 …
Norway Ambassador Observed REDD+ Progress in Central Kalimantan Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS), in cooperation with The Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Sponsors, held its 17th Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner at Fairmont Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre on …
The Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner 2013 in Singapore Read MoreThe summer shutdown of SAS flights to Bangkok plus a new joint venture between SAS and Singapore Airlines will now have an effect on Thai Airways. For some years now …
SAS cancels codeshare with Thai Airways “beyond Bangkok” Read More