Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Volvo Car Thailand, Co, Ltd announced on Monday 16 March 2020 its latest plan to build a massive 23,331 square metre cargo centre on Bangna-Trad Km.23 Rd. in Bangkok. Together …
The next Volvo Cars Thailand Center will be an overall service hub for South East Asia Read More
The Policy Analysis and Development Department of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm and Sweden hosted together an event in Jakarta in March to discuss and increase …
Sweden and Indonesia to cooperate in developing sustainable bioenergy Read More
There will be no cocktails, dinner or entertainment at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) Annual General Meeting on 19 March 2020. So after the general meeting, just go home. …
No fun – just business – at Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce AGM Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya has decided to cancel all physical events due to the coronavirus. The Church will be shut down until Thursday 26 March 2020 and all …
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya is closing and cancelling all events Read More
Director of Politeknik Sandakan Sabah, Mr. Tajul Ariffin Mohamed Arif signed an agreement with Mr. Tom Kuiphuis, the Pre-Sales Director of Scania Southeast Asia on 14 March 2020, which makes …
Scania South East Asia signed Ecolution Partnership Program with Politeknik Sandakan Sabah Read More
Recently, SEAC (Southeast Asia Center) hosted a Talent Development and Leadership Training session with the organization’s Lead of Design and Innovation, William Malek, and Past President of the National Speakers …
Global Speakers Deliver Insights on Talent Development and Leadership Training Read More
Denmark and Sweden are neighbors but have taken very different measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. While the Danish Government has implemented a lock-down of the country …
Denmark and Sweden: Very different Covid reactions Read More
Due to the strict measures of the Danish government that limits contact in public spaces and institutions, in which private companies and organizations are advised to temporarily shut down, Danes …
The secretariat of Danes Worldwide is still open despite corona-measures Read More
The energy sector is going through a huge restructuring at the moment. Transformation is now taking hold worldwide where global demand for smart energy solutions is increasing. Finland is here …
‘Smart energy’ – a circular- and bioeconomy enabler Read More
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced the latest regulations regarding Covid-19 at a press conference in Manila on 13 March 2020. “Land domestic air and domestic sea travel to and …
President Duterte announced lock down regulations regarding Covid-19 Read More
Thailand is among the countries most prepared to tackle a global pandemic according to Global Health Security Index (GHS). Global Health Security Index (GHS) describes Thailand as “an Exemplar” and …
Thailand is MOST PREPARED to tackle a Global Pandemic Read More
The Norwegian multinational company Scatec Solar have announced their plan to invest $70 million in a 70-megawatt solar plant in Indonesia. The Oslo-based company has intentions to begin construction of …
Norwegian company to build $70 million solar plant in Indonesia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia signed an agreement with Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law 12 March 2020. The agreement aims to strengthen human rights …
Sweden and Cambodia to cooperate in education of human rights Read More
Thai government announced the latest policies regarding the Coronavirus – Covid 19 situation in Thailand, at the government house, on 12 March 2020. An hour long press conference gave insight …
Thai government announced new travel policy regarding COVID19 Read More
Check later news here: https://scandasia.com/all-travellers-to-thailand-must-have-visa-obtained-in-advance-health-certificate-and-additional-insurance/ Travelers who come to Scandinavia won’t be met with screenings and temperature-checks in the airport, according to the National Health Agencies of Finland, Denmark, Sweden …
Travelling to and from Scandinavia during corona-chaos: what to expect and do Read More
514 Danish individuals have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to the National Danish Health Agency on 11 March 2020. None have yet died because of the virus as …
The COVID19-situation in Denmark: find all information on Danish National Police website Read More
The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian official travel advice to their citizens is to “be cautious” when travelling to countries in Asia in order not to get infected by the corona …
Coronavirus: Scandinavians in Asia urged to “be cautious” Read More
A recent report of a study made by Bloomberg shows the most innovative countries in the world based on criteria within research and development spending, manufacturing capability and the countries’ …
Singapore, Denmark, Sweden and Finland in top 10 of the worlds most innovative countries in 2020 Read More
The Danish government has agreed to help fund a reforestation programme established by the Burmese government, according to Myanmar Times. The programme was founded in 2018 and will run until …
Denmark to help reforestation efforts in Myanmar Read More
Four Finnish influencers are being taken to work at the lowest level of the clothing industry in Myanmar in a new TV series. According to the embassy of Finland in …
Finnish influencers in Myanmar fashion industry on a new TV series Read More
The Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, increased in 2019 its net turnover to DKK 27.5bn. This is the highest level in Grundfos’ 75-year history. The company, which has a strong presence …
Grundfos record sales in 2019: Ambitious goals for the future Read More
Denmark’s Export Credit Agency (EKF) have teamed up with the Danish Trade Council, the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing and Embassy of Denmark in Singapore to develop an alliance, which …
Danish maritime companies to get new opportunities in China and Singapore Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries joined the Women2020 Summit in Samsung Hall at SM Aura Manila, an event celebrating International Women’s Day, on 5 March 2020. His Excellency shared the …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila co-host Women2020 summit Read More
Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa-wavier program for citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic from …
Vietnam suspends visa-wavier program for Nordic countries Read More
In regards of global epidemic virus, the constantly evolving COVID19 outbreak, Thai Airways has cancelled some of its international flights as follows: Flights to Denmark Bangkok-Copenhagen: Cancellation of flights TG950/951 …
Thai airways cancels certain flights to Scandinavia due to COVID19 Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand has secured sponsor support that will help the church economically in the future. Two corporations with Danish roots have agreed to become the Danish Church’s …
The Danish Church in Thailand is being sponsored by Grundfos and ScanProducts Read More
The ties between Finland and Vietnam became stronger at a friendship-ceremony in Hanoi 6 March 2020. At the ceremony the president of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Phuong …
Finland officially recognized as a friend of Vietnam Read More
ScandAsia showcases in this theme examples of Circular Economy, how the Nordic countries view the business opportunities and how Nordic companies embrace the concept. By Joakim Persson Circular economy reduces …
ScandAsia Theme on Circular Economy: Sustainability-driver and business model game changer Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam celebrated its 100 Year Anniversary in magnificent style on 5 March 2020 – exactly on the same day as Dansk Samfund Siam was established one hundred years …
Party of the Century: Scandinavian Society Siam celebrates 100 Years Read More
The more we implement circular economy the more we will transform and improve the world – for business, people and planet. Bo H. Holmgreen is a highly successful Danish entrepreneur-come-philanthropist …
Food waste rescuer: Bo H. Holmgreen Read More
Finland is aiming at becoming a global circular economy (CE) leader by 2025. As a country it came up with its first CE roadmap in 2016, with the leadership of …
Kari Herlevi – Finnish Circular Economy expert shares insights Read More
Kids and adults around the world know of the colorful blocks and bricks of plastic called Lego. Many think of the plastic toys as a childhood-staple that brought them joy …
Lego plans to expand their market in China despite fears of coronavirus Read More
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s most prestigious university, now offers an innovative new international program called BAScii: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Integrated Innovation (BAScii) under the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated …
Chulalongkorn University Offers New Program for Passionate Entrepreneurs: Accepting International Applicants Through 30 March 2020 Read More
The Norwegian pop-trio A-ha, famous for their songs Take on Me and Stay on These Roads, has cancelled their concert on 21 March 2020 in Singapore. The concert would have …
Norwegian band A-ha cancels concert in Singapore Read More
In late February, an agreement between the Singaporean firm Infrastructure Asia and the Danish credit facility Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance was signed. The agreement aims ‘to boost the financing of …
Singapore and Denmark teams up to promote sustainable infrastructure in Asia Read More
The Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (SCII) has implemented a handshake-free zone throughout its building, offices and classrooms to avoid the potential spreading of the coronavirus. This is among a …
SCII Implements Handshake-Free Zone to Thwart Corona Outbreak Read More
‘Fastelavn’. An old Danish tradition originally celebrated with alcohol and partying that with time have evolved into a child-friendly tradition filled with fun and candy. The celebration of ‘fastelavn’ of …
Jazz, candy and barrels: Celebrating ‘fastelavn’ with the Danish Church in Thailand Read More
Sweden signed on 27 February 2020 a five-year agreement with the Arbitration Council of Cambodia. The agreement includes a $530.000 grant. The agreement is also in partnership with the United …
Sweden to help make Cambodia’s labour services more effective Read More
All vacant ambassador posts in Asia have now been filled, announced the Danish Foreign Ministry in a mail to ScandAsia 28 February 2020. Five Danish Embassies have now new head …
New Danish ambassadors to China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand Read More
The Chinese travel ban due to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus has led to a drastic decrease in Chinese tourists in Denmark. And especially one tourist attraction is suffering, …
The Museum of H.C Andersen in Denmark impacted by lack of Chinese tourists Read More
Indonesia and Denmark, along with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have launched a new initiative to help Indonesia create the first strategy for a circular economy system – and …
Indonesia teams up with Denmark to become the first Southeast Asian country to adopt circular economy Read More
Norway, Sweden and Finland all announced cases of people testing positive to the novel coronavirus in their respective countries the 26 February 2020, according to The Local Sweden, Yle from …
Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark confirm positive cases of coronavirus Read More
The Swedish Citizen of Chinese descent Gui Minhai was sentenced to 10 years in prison on 24 February 2020, reports Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court in a statement on its website, …
Swedish-Chinese writer and publisher Gui Minhai sentenced to 10 years in prison Read More
Despite warnings from the United States’ Secretary of Defense Mark Esper during the recent Security Policy Forum in Germany saying that friends and allies of the United States should refrain …
Finland is still willing to cooperate with China despite U.S warning Read More
The renowned saxophonist from Sweden Anders Paulsson has written and donated a song “The Eyes of All Future Generation Are on Us” to the Filipino environmental group ‘the Philippine Reef …
Swedish saxophonist Anders Paulsson donates song to environmental group in the Philippines Read More
Sussie Nygaard Foged from Denmark began her journey as a chaplain at The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore in mid-September 2019 – and after five months her journey in Singapore …
The chaplain in The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore resigns after only six months Read More
An overview of 10 strategies to increase Women Leadership. Why strategies exclusive for women? These strategies are building leadership presence and impact as well enhancing networking, communication and influencing skills. …
Tea talk with Executive Coach Swedish Anna Frummerin Read More
The agreement for the program ‘The Quality and Inclusive Education Support Partnership” was finalized on 19 February 2020 by the Swedish ambassador in Cambodia Bjorn Haggmark and the Cambodian minister …
Cambodia and Sweden teams up to reform the Cambodian education system Read More
A delegation of ambassadors from Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Vietnam was received by Deputy Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Hoang Quoc Khanh during a formal visit …
Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden visit Son La to develop cooperation Read More
The European commission has developed a comprehensive set of laws that govern the authorization of Novel Foods. Novel Foods are defined as those which have not been consumed to any …
EU to train non-EU countries how to introduce “novel foods” in EU Read More