Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto will purchase more warships built in Denmark, possible similar to the Iver Huitfeldt size frigates, which Indonesia bought from Denmark last year. The warships will reportedly …
Indonesia to buy Danish ships to strengthen coastal guard patrol Read More
Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor who owns Thailand’s Total Access Communication Company (DTAC) has appointed Mr Sharad Mehrotra as a new chief executive, replacing Alexandra Reich, according to official statement on …
DTAC announced new CEO Read More
Rugby School Thailand has two forthcoming open events. A Sixth Form Open Evening on Monday 24th February and a whole school Open Morning on Friday 13th March 2020. At these …
Sixth Form Evening & Open Morning Events Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce marked 30 years as organisation in 2019, culminating with its ‘TSCC Nobel Gala Dinner’ grand celebration, held in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November. Members and …
TSCC held Nobel-themed Gala Dinner and 30th Anniversary Celebration Read More
The Danish company Maersk Tankers introduces a new parental leave policy that improves benefits for parents worldwide, on 14th January 2020. According to an official statement, the new parental leave …
Maersk Tankers introduces new parental leave worldwide Read More
This summer, Swedish fashion brand Monki will enter the Philippine fashion scene with its creative collections, strong brand values and inspiring store concept described as “Scandi-cool-meets-Asian-street-style.” ”Monki’s mission is to empower …
H&M News: Monki brand to open stores in Manila Read More
Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam on 12th January …
Philippines volcano eruption: Airports suspend flight operations Read More
The Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam organized a photo exhibition to share their memorable moments in Sweden “The Sweden Memory Photo Exhibition – Vietnam” on 12th January 2020. The event was …
Photo exhibition for Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam Read More
Ambassador Björn Häggmark underlined the importance of labour conditions and skills development during the meeting with Labour Minister Ith Samheng, on 13th January 2020. The purpose was to discuss development …
Swedish ambassador met with Cambodian labour minister Read More
Cavalry Department Task Force 4 officials found a purse belonging to a Danish traveler on 12th January 2020. The purse was found on the curb of a road nearby their …
Thai Cavalry officers found Danish mans purse Read More
China granted its 2019 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award on 10th January 2020, Norway won for the first time ever while Finland got scientific honour for another year. This …
Norwegian biologist received honorary award from China Read More
Finnlines has signed an order for two vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Today, both shipyards are part of China Merchants Group. The two …
Finnlines ordered super ferries from China Read More
Vietnam will have to import 12 million tons of coal in 2020 to avoid electricity shortage due to increasing demand in electricity and rapidly growing economy. This situation was predicted …
Denmark and Norway suggested alternative sources to battle electricity shortage in Vietnam Read More
Carsten Dencker Nielsen was the last managing director of East Asiatic Company, the Danish trading company that up into the 1980’s was the largest Danish corporation. Before he died in …
The story of Carsten Dencker Nielsen Read More
The Launching of the Vietnam Corruption Barometer (VCB 2019) had more than 120 delegates attended two events, on 7 January in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on 9 January …
Danish ambassador and UN representative participated in Vietnam corruption barometer 2019 forum Read More
Embassy of Denmark announced the winners of the New year quiz game on 7 January 2020. The three winners are Seng Bu Njai, Wai Phyo and Chris. Here are the …
Danish embassy in Myanmar had lunch with three quiz winners Read More
His Highness Prince Nikolai to Denmark, son of Prince Joachim and Countess Alexandra and is the 7th in line of succession to the Danish throne has bought his own apartment …
His Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark moved from Amalienborg palace into his own apartment in Copenhagen Read More
Physical contact, meat balls, parent-teacher relationship and hours spent in the class room. These are merely some of the differences between teaching in Denmark and in Thailand. Read about two …
Kathrine and Simon teach in Thailand: “Like running your own company” Read More
Norway aims to reach a free-trade agreement with China by the end of 2020, Norwegian Industry minister said on 8th January 2020, H.E. Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters during an …
Norwegian industry minister expressed positive progress on free-trade deal with China Read More
Danish consulting engineer Ramboll has announced the acquisition of Singaporean consultant Web Structures, which specialises in design and engineering services for high-rise buildings, on 7 January 2020. The deal will …
Ramboll acquires Singaporean consultant Web Structures Read More
Policymakers in Beijing have advised China’s massive workforce that in the interest of a boost to productivity and the economy, they should take a break. According to Humanresource online, in …
China noticed less Scandinavian working hours leads to higher productivity Read More
NORWAY’S seafood industry enjoyed its best ever year in 2019 with export sales hitting a record 107.3 billion kroner – or £9.25 billion – despite slightly lower volumes. Seafood trade …
Norway seafood industry hits record breaking export sale in 2019 Read MoreOn 8 January 2020, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board kicked off the year with a football tournament to raise awareness on drugs in Thailand. This is the second …
Kicking off football tournament for drug awareness Read More
The Chinese embassy in Denmark tweeted that “the Chinese Ambassador to Denmark performed his normal duties when discussing with the Faroese government about the relations between two countries.” The tweet …
Faroe islands telecom company and PM did not feel any pressure from China regarding Huawei Read More
Laos welcomed 4.58 million international visitors in 2019, representing growth of nine percent over 2018 when tourist numbers failed to reach the target. Local daily Vientiane Times quoted Director General …
Finnish and Danish travellers decreased in Laos in 2019 Read More
Denmark’s largest sports chain Sportmaster has been sold to a Singaporean company, which coincidentally has the same name, Sportmaster Operations. The Singaporean company operates hundreds of stores in Easterne Europe …
Danish largest sport store chain sold to Singaporean company Read MoreIf you’re planning on backpacking around Asia or visiting one of it’s stunning cities on holiday, cost is likely to be a factor in deciding where to go. To help …
Cheapest cities for backpacking in 2020 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden, led by Ambassador Harald Fries, hosted a Swedish Business Breakfast Meeting on 27th December 2019. The successful meeting aimed to be a gathering of leaders of …
Swedish embassy in Manila hosted breakfast meeting to share experience of working in Philippines Read More
A German Travel Blogger posted his splendid moment when he flew with Scandinavian Airlines and met Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on flight to Munich on 6th …
Travel blogger found a splendid surprise when he saw Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on the same flight Read More
A Swedish national travelling to the Philippines has been denied entry to the country, an immigration official said on 5th January 2020. Bureau of Immigration (BI) acting port operations division …
Philippines immigration detained and blacklisted a Swedish pedephile from entering the country Read More
Study in Finland website announced “It’s time to apply for autumn 2020 entry in Finnish Universities. For anyone interested to apply, all information available through this link
Study in Finland season started Read More
A 63-year-old Finnish man was arrested after a hoax phone call warned there would be an “untoward incident” at Suvarnabhumi airport. The arrest came after a security officer at Suvarnabhumi …
Finnish man arrested for a hoax bomb threat call in Bangkok Read More
Denmark has reportedly set a record by sourcing almost half of its power from wind energy according to the Wind Europe report 2019. The European country received 47 percent of …
Denmark sources 47% of power from wind in 2019 Read More
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, as an Australian by birth, sent the personal message to Australian Prime minister regarding the bushfire crisis in the country on 5th …
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark sent supportive message to Australian PM regarding bush fire crisis Read More
HOP ON THE ADVENTURE TRAIN! JOIN A MORNING OF CRAFTS, GAMES, MUSIC AND FOOD AT THE ALL ABOARD THE ADVENTURE TRAIN PICNIC Join an adventurous morning with indoor and outdoor …
Join us for the All Aboard the Adventure Train Picnic Read More
The first cargo train loaded with Norwegian salmon is expected to depart Narvik for China early next year, the Norwegian Jernbanemagasinet reports. Thanks to new transport technology, the salmon will …
First cargo train bringing Norwegian salmon to China is set to make maiden trip in 2020 Read More
The Steering Committee of the Swedish Capacity Development Partnership Fund (CDPF) went on a field visit and study tour to Mondulkiri province in Cambodia from the 10th to 13th December …
Swedish education specialist visited rural cities in Cambodia for better understanding of the situation and how to improve it Read More
Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, consisting of small islands, in which the progress of the Western world and Asian culture are harmoniously interwoven. Today, it is one of …
Research 2019: Reasons Why Singapore Is the Best Country for Scandinavian People Read More
For those not fortunate enough to attend the event on food waste arranged by The Danish Embassy in Thailand in December 2019, a video has now been produced. The video …
Learn more about food waste from a Dane: See video here Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Bangkok announced a new law that allows Norwegians to hold dual citizenship from 1st January 2020. The statement said: If you are a Norwegian …
Norway passed a new law regarding dual citizenship from 1st January 2020 Read More
World leaders used their New Year messages to stress the importance of preserving the environment, while some discussed internal political issues and foreign policy. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, the world’s …
Finnish PM set 2020 goal for sustainabilty while the King of Malaysia asked for unity and harmony Read More
Biennial Art Festival in Helsinki will take place in a former military base by the sea to reflect on artistic theme of preserving history and moving towards nature conservation future. …
Helsinki Biennial 2020 takes place in a UNESCO world heritage site Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong published a recruitment statement on 3rd January 2020, that said: Position as driver and administrative assistant The Consulate General of Sweden is …
The consulate general of Sweden in Hong Kong seeks an experience driver and administrative assistant Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced a new year quiz for all to join, below are the questions. The top three winners who answer all the questions correctly will be …
Danish embassy in Myanmar invites all for a quiz about Denmark Read More
A Vietnamese economist praised Sweden for governance transparency. His vision in keeping records of government officials’ spending will help improve in many areas. Dr. Le Dang Doahn, a former member …
Vietnamese economist praised Sweden for transparency Read MoreChina appears likely to add Norway into the list of its regular crude oil suppliers in 2020, with the country’s independent refineries especially finding North Sea’s new Johan Sverdrup crude …
China’s refinery sector to buy Norwegian Johan Sverdrup crude oil in 2020 Read More
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar visited Norrmalm police station in Stockholm to wish them a merry Christmas on 24th December 2019. The Crown Princess and …
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and family visited Norrmalm police station to thank officers working during the holidays Read More
Danish architecture studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) together with Central Embassy mall, home of selected luxury brands in Bangkok are giving back joy to their visitors with a Christmas-themed architectural …
Danish architecture studio created a Christmas theme park and filled Central Embassy Bangkok with the spirit of the season Read More
On 25th December 2019, the Danish Ambassador to Myanmar, H.E. John Nielsen talked to MITV about Denmark-Myanmar relations and extended his Christmas and New Year Greetings. Please watch the video …
Danish ambassador to Myanmar on national television to send Christmas and New Year greetings Read More
Swedish Embassy’s in Asia are closed during Christmas holiday period but they do not stop to assist to travellers in need. With concerns that travelling overseas may include language and …
Swedish embassies announces new app for Swedes travelling overseas Read More