Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Press release: Tema Design by MK Illumination and Tema Design, market leaders in the manufacture of themed concepts for the attraction industry worldwide have opened a world-class production facility in …
MK Illumination and Tema Design opening production in the Philippines Read More
“Art has no borders.” With this icebreaker the Deputy Head of Mission, Anders L. Graugaard, delivered the keynote speech on Saturday at the opening of the Duo Art Exhibition “I-solated …
‘Art has no borders’: Thai-Danish art collaboration kicks off Read More
Press release: Jotun is using DNV GL’s Veracity platform to combine external and proprietary data to optimize the delivery of its maritime coatings at port. Veracity creates an ecosystem where …
Jotun turns to DNV GL’s Veracity platform to optimize delivery of maritime coatings Read More
Singapore and Hong Kong ranks on the very top of the general cost of living in the cities. Singapore ranks as number one while Hong Kong as number four. That …
Singapore, Hong Kong among the most expensive cities Read More
Maersk introduces changes to its service connecting to enhance the reliability of one of the busiest stretches in the shipping industry. The changes are made to meet the need for …
Maersk changes North Europe-Asia connections Read More
Press release: Johan Nylander is an award-winning author and freelancing China and Asia correspondent. He’s frequently published by CNN, Forbes and Sweden’s leading business daily Dagens Industri. His latest book on Chinese …
Seminar in Hong Kong – How China’s tech firms are outsmarting the West Read More
Some 80 members of the Danish community in Thailand gathered at 7 pm on Sunday night, 18 March 2018, to take part in the first Service of the Danish Church …
Festive instalment of Danish Pastor in Thailand Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China has announced the next Anders Wall scholar winner. Carl Johansson, will from April 2018 spend a year working at the SwedCham office in …
Next Swedish Anders Wall scholar to China: Carl Johansson Read More
Press Release: Outstanding results within trade between Denmark and Thailand! For the first time ever, the value of exported goods from Denmark to Thailand exceeds 2 BILLION DKK. To be …
Great results within trade between Denmark and Thailand Read More
EABC Multi-Chambers invites to a luncheon with the Ambassador of the European Union, Pirkka Tapiola. The luncheon will be held on the 27th of March in the Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok …
Invitation: EABC Multi-Chambers luncheon with EU Ambassador Read More
Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education, Mr Olli-Pekka Heinonen, has visited Shanghai and Hong Kong. In China there is an ever-growing interest towards the “Finnish education miracle”, further …
Finnish National Agency for Education in Hong Kong Read More
SEB Large Corporates & Financial Institutions has an impressive track record and is today an established player in the global arena. Its presence in Asia is comprehensive, covering an area …
Jan Stjernström, SEB: “Significant growth happening in Asia” Read More
Fans of all things healthy, organic, and any wellness modalities that support longevity should here take notice! 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is for the first time bringing its ‘Asian …
Swedish hoteliers, 137 Pillars team host organic food, wellness festival Read More
One of the fields where Nordic countries may truly have a head-start is within renewable energy. Therefore you shouldn’t miss the three day Renewable Energy Summit 2018 in Vietnam. These …
Get ready for the Vietnam Renewable Energy Summit 2018 Read More
Press release: Design Pier is organizing a show called “True Tales by Design” which takes place in Hong Kong at Lanson Place Hotel between the 28-31 March. The show presents …
“True Tales by Design” Show Presents Two Finnish Designers Read More
From The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand’s Facebook page: At the 51st Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar last month, the wife of the Deputy Head of Mission, Nina Orthmann-Brask, presented high …
A taste of Denmark in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has just sent out the invitation to the Annual General Meeting 2018: Date: March 28, 2018 Registration: 6.15 PM – 6.30 PM AGM: 6.30 PM – …
TSCC invites to Annual General Meeting 2018 Read More
IKEA Southeast Asia’s largest store to date opened to great fanfare and enthusiasm on 15 March northwest of Bangkok, in the suburban province of Nonthaburi, with a very apparent celebration …
Ikea’s largest Southeast Asian store opens in Greater Bangkok Read More
If you see something that indicates sexual assault on children, do not hesitate to report it to the authorities. But as a Dane new in Southeast Asia, making your way …
Help the Danish police counter sexual assault on children Read More
Thailand ranks as one of the least accepting countries when it comes to immigrants. That’s one of the conclusions to draw from the recently published World Happiness Report 2018, which …
Thailand among the least accepting of immigrants Read More
Press release: On Wednesday the 15th, Danish Ambassador in Malaysia, Jesper Vahr, met with Secretary General of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT Malaysia), Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Bin …
Danish Ambassador in Malaysia meets with secretary general Read More
It’s barely news anymore that citizens in Scandinavian countries are among the happiest in the world. For several years Denmark has held first place, and the slogan ‘The happiest country …
Scandinavia again the happiest place in the world Read More
On 7 March 2018, the Danish Embassy, Bangkok in collaboration with a Danish company, Ellipse A/S and their business partner in Thailand, Filtech Enterprise 1994 PCL, hosted an Ellipse User …
Embassy in Bangkok hosted Danish company Ellipse Read More
On Monday 11 March, the Norwegian ambassador Kjetil Paulsen and the Minister of Energy, H.E. Dr. Siri Jirapongphan, presided over the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on …
Norwegian-Thai parties signed process safety science and engineering MoU Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore has announced their Annual Gala Dinner in Singapore – and you are invited! The DABS Annual Gala Ball 2018 takes place Saturday night, May 19. This year, the …
DABS Annual Gala Dinner in Singapore – what to expect Read More
Press release: The Embassy’s Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) has granted financial support to eight independent art-spaces and art-initiatives. The grantees are Hanoi DOCLAB, Heritage Space, Manzi Art Space, …
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam grants funding to Vietnamese art-initiatives Read More
The Swedish Ambassador for Climate Change Lars Ronnås and Dr Jacob Granit, Director-General of the Swedish Marine and Water Agency, both appeared on the Vietnamese talk-show Bizline earlier this week. …
Swedish Ambassador for Climate Change in debate on Vietnamese tv-show Read More
In Denmark, this is hardly news anymore, – just another foreigner about to be deported. And you may think “but this is a child living with her mother in Denmark …
Will 13-year-old Mint be deported back to Thailand? Read More
A new board was elected for the Norwegian Business Association China at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 2018 on 7 March in Shanghai. “Norwegian Business Association China is an …
New Board for Norwegian Business Association China Read More
Press release: This year the Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting was held on the 7th of March, at the Hong Kong Bankers Club locating on the 43rd …
DCC Hong Kong holds AGM Read More
The Foreign Ministry of Denmark has issued a warning to all Danes staying in the Snuol district in the northeastern Cambodia after police and protesters crashed on March 8th. …
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Denmark issues warning for Cambodia Read MoreFrom the Danish Embassy in Thailand’s Facebook page: Kindly, be aware that the Danish consulate in Phuket will be closed from March 13-22 – both days included. We apologise for …
Danish Consulate in Phuket closed for a week Read More
Today, the 12th of March, is the last chance to sign up for the Easter Lunch hosted by The Danish Seaman Church Singapore on the 29th of March. Not much …
Last chance to join Danish Seaman Church Singapore’s Eastern Lunch Read More
EuroCham Vietnam attended Asean – EU Business Summit in Singapore joined by Swedish EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem, International Trade and Industry Ministers as well as European chambers in SEA. …
EuroCham Vietnam at Asean – EU Business Summit in Singapore Read More
‘No more fake IP-adresses!’ That’s the general reaction after Spotify revealed that the streaming service would be available to the citizens of Vietnam within three days. In general the Swedish …
Spotify is coming to Vietnam Read More
EQT Partners Asia Pacific is part of the Swedish private equity (PE) firm EQT and recommends the EQT funds on which companies to invest in. Focus is on control or …
EQT increases efforts in Asia Read More
On 6 March 2018 the Finnish Business Council Singapore held its Annual General Meeting, where its new FBC Board was elected as follows: Chairman Mr. Janne Lautanala (Wärtsilä) Deputy Chairman …
New Board for Finnish Business Council Singapore Read More
On 7 March the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China held its ‘International Women’s day – Breakfast and Inspiring Talks’ event in Shanghai. The Chamber thanks everyone who came to …
Swedcham China International Women’s day seminar Read MoreAt a ceremony held on the International Womens Day in the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand, the Stock Exhange of Thailand (SET) signaled a commitment to make and promote practices …
Thai stock exchanges ‘rings bell’ to help women in businesses Read More
One of the key goals for the Norwegian Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Roy Angelvik, is to establish the free trade agreement between Norway and China. And this may happen at …
Alibaba seeks links with seafood in Norway Read More
Connecting to International Women’s Day Finland’s Ambassador to Thailand, Satu Suikkari-Kleven, had the pleasure of giving a keynote speech to Thammasat University students on achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. …
Finnish Ambassador held gender equality keynote speech Read More
At a reception hosted by the Danish Ambassador to Singapore on 8 March, Leonard Ng Keok Poh was recognized for his outstanding efforts in promoting Danish products and services abroad. …
Danish diploma and award to Singaporean Read More
Agricultural Developement Denmark Asia (ADDA) was awarded in Vietnam for the effort to strenghten sustainable developement in the country. In Vietnam ADDA works in the provinces of Hoa Bihn, Son …
Agricultural Developement Denmark Asia celebrated in Vietnam Read More
A successful Nordic Seminar on the EU – Thailand relationship and its new diplomatic openings was held at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, as a Luncheon on the 7 March …
Nordic Bangkok seminar: EU-Thailand Trade Relations Read More
The number of long-haul flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport continues to grow as China Eastern launches the first direct route between Stockholm and Shanghai on June 16 this summer. There …
New direct flight route Shanghai – Stockholm with China Eastern Read More
It was per definition the buzzword of 2017 in the tech field. It was, amongst many others, the technology behind the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency field and in the banking field. …
FCC Shanghai hosts an evening of blockchain Read More
He is the one who knocks. He is the man behind one of the most popular – and most likely the best – rock ballads of Denmark and also a …
Thomas Helmig to play in Hong Kong Read More
Børge Mogensen, Bjarke Ingels and bugs. On the 16th to 18th of March, the first Danish Film Festival in Singapore will screen documentaries about notable personalities in the Danish art/arcithecture/design …
Danish Film Festival in Singapore showing Danish design Read More
Sweden is ready to collaborate with Vietnam on preserving the natural water resources and climate change resistance, according to Viet Nam News. The statement was presented by the Swedish Ambassador …
Vietnam, Sweden to collaborate on water preservation Read More
During 2018 FBC- Finnish Business Council Singapore is organizing Singapore’s long-lasting Nordic monthly networking, ScandBizBar. This regular event is a splendid opportunity for networking on every first Thursday of the …
Second ScandBizBar 2018 Singapore Read More