Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Ahead of the upcoming visit by the Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, Ambassador Casper Klynge had a meeting on 28 April with the Indonesian Minister for Environment and Forestry, Ibu …
Danish embassy Jakarta met Indonesian environment minister Read More
The Shanghai International Green Film Week, taking place in July 2017, will together with the Wildlife Vaasa Nature Film Festival organize a ‘Finland Day’ – featuring Finnish films, photo exhibitions …
Finland Day at Shanghai International Green Film Week Read More
The first event in our Finland 100 lecture series was held on 19 April at the Vπ Space (Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park). Mika Toikka, Vice President at VTT (Technical Research Centre …
Finland 100 lecture series started in Shanghai Read More
On 2-6 April an Indonesian delegation consisting of partners to Danish development projects in Indonesia and key stakeholders in the waste sector visited Denmark on a Waste Solutions Study Tour. …
Indonesians on waste solutions Denmark tour Read More
A Suomi Finland 100 Singapore seminar on ‘Creating Solutions for Active Ageing – Together’, gathered over 100 participants on 27 April. Ms. Pirkko Mattila, Minister of Social Affairs and Health …
Finland minister attended Suomi Finland 100 Singapore seminar Read More
Probably the most famous Finn in China, soprano Dilbér, visited the Finnish Ambassador at the Residence in Beijing on 8 March. Dilbér had arrived to China for a concert tour, …
Famous Finnish soprano visited China Read More
Sweden has in April 2017 initiated regional collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote decent working conditions in Asia. The Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok has signed a co-funding …
Sweden supports work environment initiative in Asia Read More
NordCham Philippines held the fourth edition of its Awards Night at the Fairmont Makati on March 23, 2017. The event is a gala night that recognizes prominent Nordic-affiliated companies who …
NordCham Awards Night 2017 Read More
In the third week of April 2017 a group of Malaysian governmental officials and business delegates are visiting Denmark to share experiences and knowledge within agriculture. This visit to Denmark …
Malaysian delegation visited Denmark Read More
On 27 April the University of KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Lund University, both Swedish, held an evening for Thai students considering to study at these universities in Sweden. …
Swedish universities held presentation to Thai students Read More
Embassy of Norway in Singapore thanks everyone who joined the Norway Night – the Maritime Party of the Year! on 26 April 2017. “The second edition of Norway Night was …
Norway Night held in Singapore Read More
On 27 April Trade Counsellor Mrs. Jaime Young at the Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur retired. The embassy celebrated her 25 years and 9 months at the Embassy with …
Malaysian Trade Counsellor at Embassy of Denmark Kuala Lumpur retired Read More
On 26 april Malaysian Minister of Trade & Industry Mustapa Mohamed and the EU ambassadors took an evening out of their busy schedules to discuss bilateral trade relations. The economic …
Eu ambassadors to Malaysia met Minister of Trade & Industry Read More
On 25 April 2017 the Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok held its annual Alumni event. Ambassador Staffan Herrström had the pleasure of inviting Swedish Alumni to an evening filled with creativity …
Alumni invited to Swedish residence in Bangkok Read More
On 24 April 2017 the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) together with the Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet), and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding. …
Danish, Norwegian and Singaporean maritime authorities agree on E-Certificates Read More
State Secretary Dilek Ayhan at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries attended the opening ceremony of Sea Asia on 25 April. She visited the Norwegian Pavilion together with …
Norwegian ministry attends Sea Asia opening Read More
State Secretary Ms Dilek Ayhan at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries held the opening address at the E-Navigation Forum on 26 April. The Forum was organised by …
Norwegian State Secretary opened Singapore E-Navigation Forum Read More
The Nordic Chambers in Bangkok, Axis Communications and Hotel Royal Bangkok Chinatown are jointly inviting to the spring of 2017’s first Nordic event, and one that is likely to be …
Nordic Bangkok community called to spring’s biggest event – in Chinatown! Read More
Through Danida, the Danish Government is supporting innovation activities carried out by members of the UN family, including UNDP. On 29 March 2017 Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel gave a key note …
Danish Ambassador spoke at UNDP’s regional iData Studio opening Read More
On 24 March 2017 Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Kjetil Paulsen, met with representatives from the Ministry of Energy in Thailand to discuss the Norwegian energy sector and how Norway …
Thai Ministry of Energy visited Embassy of Norway Read More
On 7 april Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand Uffe Wolffhechel handed over the Order of Dannebrog from her Majesty the Queen Margrethe II to Ms. Morakot Janemathukorn, former deputy Head of …
Order of Dannebrog to former deputy Head of Mission at Thai Embassy Read More
The Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Denmark, Bangkok, Mr Peter Sand, was back in Denmark in early April meeting with design companies, discussing wireless speakers, wastewater management and much …
Trade Council Bangkok on Denmark tour Read More
Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation and Finpro, a provider of internationalisation advisory services, will be merged into a new operator carrying the working title ‘Business Finland’, Finland’s Ministry …
Tekes and Finpro merger will launch new Finnish agency: ‘Business Finland’ Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel handed over his letter of credentials from Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in the evening of 10 April 2017. …
Danish Ambassador delivered credentials to the Thai King Read More
The interest for the Finnish education system remains high in Thailand, writes the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok. Ambassador Satu Suikkari-Kleven presented the main cornerstones of Finnish education system for …
Finnish Thailand ambassador introduced education system Read More
The New President and Vice-President has been appointed for the Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce, At the first Board Meeting convened on 20 April 2017, after the recent Annual …
DanCham Thailand appointed New President and Vice-President Read More
Finland’s Ambassador Satu Suikkari-Kleven had the honor to present her letter of credentials from the President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn …
Finnish Ambassador presented her credentials to the Thai King Read More
The Annual General Meeting 2017 of Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC) Hong Kong was successfully held at Pandora Jewelry Asia-Pacific on 9 March with 23 members and guest speakers in …
DCC Hong Kong AGM 2017 report Read More
Owned and run by Swede, Tommy Bartshukoff and Irishwoman, Eithne Kennedy, Avenir is a Singapore-based business specialist practice, operating globally through a network of high-calibre consultants. Says Tommy Bartshukoff: “We …
Avenir provides ’a shot in the arm’ for organizations determined to implement bold change Read More
End of April equals Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), which is very significant for the stakeholders within shipping and other related maritime industries from, in particular, Denmark and Norway. It is …
Denmark and Norway attends Singapore Maritime Week Read More
eSmart Systems‘ Managing Director in Asia, Henrik Bache has signed the membership agreement for The Norwegian Energy Collaboratorium (NEC) in Singapore, together with Per Christer Lund, Science and Technology Counsellor …
Norwegian Energy Collaboratorium Singapore joins eSmart Systems Read More
On 31 March the Annual General Meeting of NBAS, Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) elected its new Board. Two new members joined the board, namely Mr Magnus Grimeland (Global Fashion Group) …
New NBAS Board 2017 elected Read More
Changi Airport Group and Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian) have announced the arrival of the Scandinavian low-cost airline to Singapore. And as the rumours have finally been confirmed it is not a …
Norwegian launches London-Singapore airline route Read More
A Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held in early April 2017 for ‘Creative Meeting Point: Hong Kong x Finland’ – a three-year residency exchange programme for dance artists from …
Dance exchange programme between Finland and Hong Kong established Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is inviting you to the annual Danish Spring Ball on 13 May 2017. Restaurant The Georg has created a delicious menu, the …
Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites to Spring Ball 2017 Read More
A Church Council for the Danish Church in Thailand was on Wednesday 19 April 2017 established at a meeting at the Royal Danish Embassy. With this Church Council in place, …
Danish Church Council established in Bangkok Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure of sitting down with Mindfulness expert Ms. Gift Nisanart Dharmakeisirattana. Ms. Gift serves as the Co-chair of Communications and Development for the International Schools Association of …
Mindfulness Specialist Ms. Gift Nisanart Dharmakeisirattana Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has highlighted the country’s ambition to develop into an international maritime hub and modernize its fisheries in 2017. Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia were happy to …
Denmark discuss modernization of Indonesia’s fisheries Read More
On 17 April Denmark’s Ambassador Casper Klynge to Indonesia, along with Development Officer Emil visited the Asean Secretariat to meet with its Deputy Secretary General Mr Vongthep. The key focus …
Danish Embassy Indonesia seeks ways for further environmental efforts with Asean Read More
[sliderpro id=”27″] On Monday 3rd April 2017, Bangkok Prep proudly held its very first TEDx event, which was entitled ‘TEDx Youth@BangkokPrep Presents Evolutionary Ideas’. The event featured seven talks by …
TEDx event at Bangkok Prep provides evening of inspiration Read More
Two Swedes are currently deeply involved in conceptualising the ingredients that are to form pillars of hospitality excellence for a Thai-owned luxury boutique brand in Thailand. The man steering and …
Swedes in Thai hospitality: Building pillars of excellence Read More
On 4 April 2017, the Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai together with Study in Sweden participated in Chinese International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) in Jiangsu province. It was the …
Study in Sweden joined Jiangsu international education exhibition Read More
As per 1 April 2017 Mr Ida Bagus Vedanta Wijaya has been appointed a new Honorary Consul of Finland in Bali. The Balinese businessman who studied in the US looks …
New Honorary Consul of Finland appointed in Bali Read More
On 21 March Pak Tom Lembong, Chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board, is visiting Denmark. The purpose of the visit is to promote trade and investment between Indonesia and …
Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board visited Denmark Read More
The Dane Jan Mandrup works as Senior Digital Program Manager with IBM Asia, where he is also involved in developing IBM’s Agile Project Management competencies and certifying the company’s senior …
Jan Mandrup, IBM: transforming businesses across Asia Read More
The Finnish xEdu acceleration program alumni companies are starting pilots with 24 schools in Hong Kong at the beginning of April with the support of HKEdCity platform. This is the …
Finnish xEdu acceleration program begins Hong Kong start-up piloting Read More
From March 29th to March 31st 2017 Denmark’s Ambassador to China, H.E. A. Carsten Damsgaard visited Suzhou and Nanjing (in Jiangsu Province) to meet with provincial political leadership and facilitate …
Danish China Ambassador’s Jiangsu Province visit Read More
You are invited to come and experience Finnish business and culture in Hong Kong at the Finland 100 Expo on Wednesday 10 May! This is FinnCham’s (Finnish Chamber of Commerce …
Finland 100 years’ independence Hong Kong celebrations Read More
The School of Business and Economics of Universitas Prasetiya Mulya (UPM-SBE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Finland, Jakarta has launched iGLOOS, a multi-function temporary shelter as a solution for …
Indonesian-Finnish igloos for emergencies introduced Read More
Mr. Poul Anker Nielsen, owner and CEO of Howard Alatpertanian Sdn Bhd passed away peacefully on Tuesday 11 April at 11.30 at University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) due to heart …
Anker Nielsen passed away Read More