Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Japanese authorities in Yamanashi came up with a new approach to help teenage suicide problem by printing supportive messages on toilet paper. Here is an example of the messages: …
Japan to help teenage suicide problem with messages on toilet paper Read More
The Singapore-based company, Yoma MFS Holdings, is to buy a 51% stake in Wave Money from Norway’s Telenor. Both companies agreed to transfer the stake for 53 million USD in …
Yoma firm to acquire more stake in Myanmar Wave Money from Telenor Read More
The 2022 Global Corruption Index (GCI) measures the state of corruption and white collar crimes of 196 countries around the world and it shows that the top 10 countries that …
Nordic countries are classified “very low” risk to corruption Read More
The second Energy Transition Council (ETC National Dialogue) was recently organized by the Department of Energy Philippines and the British Embassy Manila to discuss energy efficiency and energy transition. Also …
Denmark joins discussion on energy efficiency in Philippines Read More
Camilla Engström was born in Örebro, Sweden in 1989. From a very young age, she was very interested in fashion and studied Women’s fashion at the Institute of Technology in …
Camilla Engström, a young Swedish artist and her exposition in Bangkok. Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has reflected on Nordic Green 2022 and said the talk had fostered Nordic-Asian cooperations and highlighted Nordic strongholds. The theme of this year’s Nordic …
The Nordic ambassadors in Singapore hosted the event Nordic Green 2022 Read More
Norwegian economic news agency, E24, reported Telenor to drop its voluntary stock offer to all shareholders of dtac and True as the fusion of the mobile phone companies is expected …
Telenor drops voluntary stock offer to dtac and True shareholders Read More
On Monday, an earthquake hit near the city Cianjur, located 100 kilometers south of Jakarta, on Indonesian Island Java. Local media Kompas.dk reported Monday evening that death tolls had reached …
Magnitude-5.6 earthquake leaves over 160 dead in Indonesian city Cianjur Read More
As a supporting partner, the Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) said it was pleased to announce the return of the GO ESG ASEAN 2022 Summit, themed “Data Driven Sustainability …
Call to action for companies to engage in sustainable actions at GO ESG ASEAN 2022 Summit Read More
The European Union in Malaysia calls attention to the Europe in Cinema series being concluded on 6 December with 2018 Hungarian movie “Búék (Happy New Year)” by Krisztina Goda. The …
Watch Hungarian movie Búék as part of Europe in Cinema series in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with several foreign chambers of commerce is to organize “Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022” on 8 and 9 December 2022 in Khon …
Explore new opportunities in “Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022” Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, is to release its “Innovation Metaverse Design Story” collection in selected stores and online from 8 December 2022. “The increasingly virtual dimension of fashion creates …
H&M to release its “Innovation Metaverse Design Story” collection Read More
The Norwegian firm Skretting recently held the grand opening of the new fish feed plant in Long An province, Vietnam. According to Bao Longan.vn News Agency, the new factory is …
Norwegian firm Skretting opens new fish feed plant in Vietnam Read More
Despite the fact that the Malaysian general election has come to an end, there is yet no clear indication to who is going to lead the country through the forthcoming …
Two candidiates to declare winner of Malaysian general election Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta presents the NordCham Sustainability Committee Launch on 30 November 2022. In line with the Nordic Countries’ pledge to make the Nordic region the most …
NordCham Indonesia to launch Nordic Sustainability Committee Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce has proudly presented two new board members, Pia Meling and Finn Bjørnstad in the past week. Pia Meling is the Managing Director of Greig …
SNCC welcomes new Board members Pia Meling and Finn Bjørnstad Read More
The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore (NBAS) highlighted how the 2022 Norwegian Seafood Dinner was a grand success and said its members, sponsors and guests made it a night to …
Culinary masterpeices and NBAS Prize Award at Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read More
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson met with the Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi on Friday, 18 November 2022 to discuss more potential cooperation between the two countries. …
Iceland and Vietnam to extend cooperation in aquaculture and tourism Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila is to hold “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” via Facebook Live on 7 December 2022 from 2.30 PM to 4 PM. Joining …
Join “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” Read More
The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF) is to organize the “International Bazaar 2022” on Sunday, 20 November 2022 from 9 AM to 7 PM at the World Trade Center Metro …
Join International Bazaar 2022 in Manila Read More
DABS Singapore has announced to host, Employee Experience (EX) and Culture, on 23 November. During the talk attendees will learn about the importance of designing and delivering employee experience and …
Learn about employee experience and culture with DABS and CEO of Human Inc. Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore invites you to Denmark’s first match in the World Cup 2022 against Tunisia on Tuesday 22 November at 21.00 pm. Before everybody take their seats …
Cheer for Denmark when playing Tunisia in the World Cup 2022 at the Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
On 17 July 2014, flight MH17 – a Boing 777 of Malaysian Airlines – was shot down above the Eastern Ukraine with a Russian buk missile. The flight was on …
Dutch court convicts three men of shooting down Malaysian Airline flight MH17 in 2014 Read More
A little over an hour ago, Danish television station TV2 reported that the Swedish prosecution authority has confirmed sabotage of North Stream 1 and 2 in the Baltic Sea, as …
Sweden confirmes sabotage on North Stream 1 after solid evidence of explosives Read More
In cooperation with Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) , the Royal Danish Embassy and Maersk Singapore, Danes Worldwide offers a unique opportunity to gain information on family reunification and related …
Danes Worlwide, DABS, Danish Embassy and Maersk Singapore to host event on family reunification Read More
Consumer spending is increasing everywhere, but nowhere more so than in Asia. If you ignore Asia, you risk missing out on half of the global picture, a $10 trillion consumer …
Future of Asia: The Future of Financial Services Read More
St Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 is to host an Open Day on Wednesday, 7 December 2022 starting from 9.30 AM to 12 PM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School, …
St Andrews S107 International School to host Open Day Read More
The 3rd Thai Silk International Fashion Week is to be held on 7 to 11 December 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor Siam Paragon. There would be fashion designers …
Finnish designer to join Thai Silk International Fashion Week 2022 Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) together with Education Finland and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland is to host “Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar: Focus on Education” on 23 November …
Join Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar focusing on Education Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore warmly welcomes to a Networking with Wine Evening on 1 December at the CornerStone Wines. CornerStome Wines will serve five wines for tasting alongside …
FBC Singapore to host Networking with Wine Evening Read More
Danish well-known 1980’s rock band D.A.D will be performing at the Danish Seamen’s Church on 25 November. As reported by the Church itself, a fresh load of tickets are now …
Last tickets available for Danish rock band D.A.D. at the Seamen’s Churc in Singapore Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore calls to attention that the Danish Seamen’s Church will host a Dansih Christmas bazar on Saturday 19 November. The Seamen’s Church says to be playing …
Enjoy traditional apple slices at the Seamen’s church’s Christmas Bazar, Singapore Read More
A great number of Danes and their families living in Thailand participated on Wednesday 16 November 2022 in a meeting at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok where Danes Worldwide …
Successful Danes Worldwide meeting in Bangkok Read More
Denmark and a coallition of several other countries want to mobilize 20 billion dollars from public and private finances to build a platform of collaboration able to turn Indoneasia’s energy …
Denmark and coallition of countries to raise 20 billion for sustaining Indonesia’s green transition Read More
Award-winning Danish chef Henrik Jyrk presents a once-in-a-lifetime Nordic dinner experinece centered around the Chef’s signature Nordic-Asian cuisine amidst the panoramic view at Mount Faber Peak, says tech media Yahoo!life …
Danish Chef Henrik Jyrk with exclusive Nordic-Asian Christmas menu at Mount Faber Park Read More
The Danish company, Novo Nordisk, recently hosted the Global Diabetes Walk in the Philippines to celebrate the World Diabetes Day on Monday, 14 November 2022. “The Embassy continues to support …
Danish company hosts “Global Diabetes Walk” in Philippines Read More
The Norwegian artist “Boy Pablo,” also known as Nicolas Munoz recently announced that due to his health concerns, his upcoming Asia Tour would be canceled. According to his post on …
Norwegian artist “Boy Pablo” cancels upcoming Asia Tour Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore said it is happy to be part of the Gardens by the Bay Christmas season and Nordic Day on 10th December and asks what …
Nordic Lucia Choirs to perform at Poinsettia Wishes exhibition in Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore reported to have welcomed students from the Military Academy Karlberg – a Swedish military training center dating back to 1792, making it the oldest …
Sweden in Singapore welcomes students from the Military Academy Karlberg Read More
At a meeting in Singapore on Monday, Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, called for increased collaboration between Germany, Europe, and countries within the Southeast Asian economic- and political union ASEAN. …
Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for intensified collaboration with ASEAN countries Read More
Danish design company Bolia.com has announced to have joined forces to bring New Scandinavian Design to Singapore and invites to a Grand Opening on 1 December. Bolia “welcomes you to …
Danish design company Bolia.com opens first ever flagship store in Singapore Read More
The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General To Lam, organized a reception to welcome the new Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken on Monday, 14 November 2022. According to …
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security welcomes new Norwegian Ambassador Read More
The Thai publisher “Fah Deaw Kan” or known as “Same Sky Publishing” won the Prix Voltaire award given by the International Publishers Association (IPA) for its continued efforts in standing …
Thai publisher “Fah Deaw Kan” wins international award for rooting for freedom of speech Read More
A green Volvo sedan owned by a 57 year-old Swedish man, Mr. Hans Ola Persson, burst into flames and was completely damaged in the parking lot of the Rawai Post …
Swedish man car burst into flame in Phuket Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2022 Read More
In the Southern parts of Malaysia, the rainforest area has decreased through the last 20 years and many elephants have become homeless. The large animals are facing difficulties in finding …
Wild elephants cornered by rapid deforestation in Malaysia Read More
This year’s G20 Summit will in many ways be one to remember as some of the World’s most powerful leaders who are currently in conflict and war with each other …
World leaders gathers at G20 Summit in Indonesia in attempt to reach agreement on global critical agendas Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the Nordic Embassies are to organize the “European Higher Fair 2022: Youth for Excellence and Innovation” on 18 to 19 …
Join the European Higher Education Fair 2022 in Philippines Read More
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer, Tony Tran, is to perform the dance “Jakob” first premiere in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in November 2022. The event is co-organized by …
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer to perform “Jakob” dance premiere in Vietnam Read More
Thailand recently announced that the Thai e-Visa service will be available at nine additional embassies and consulates; therefore now, Thai visas can be applied online in 23 countries worldwide. According …
Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries Read More