Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In mid-November Denmark’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Uffe Wolffhechel; Head of Trade Peter Sand; and Trade Advisor Phannaporn Churuphant visited the two Danish companies ECCO Shoes and Royal Copenhagen. At …
Embassy visits Danish companies in Bangkok Read More
Vietnam and Denmark celebrated 45 years of diplomatic ties on 25 November. This happened with a gathering in Ho Chi Minh City organised by The Royal Danish Embassy. For more …
Denmark and Vietnam celebrate 45 years of diplomatic ties Read More
On 22 November, Finland and Singapore signed an agreement that grants the countries access to each others resident – Finns in Singapore and vice versa. The agreement aims to reveal …
Singapore and Finland to fight tax evasion Read More
Indonesia’s Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, has encouraged firms from Denmark and Norway to join forces in building a sustainable marine infrastructure in Indonesia. On 28 November, Budi Karya Sumadi …
Indonesia wants Denmark and Norway to develop Malacca Strait Read More
KIS International School in Bangkok, Thailand is a full International Baccalaureate School. As the school has become more and more in demand, thanks to its great atmosphere, welcoming community and …
KIS continues fantastic full scholarship opportunities for the IB programs ages 9-16 Read More
On 18 November 2016 Senab Interior opened their newly designed showroom in Shanghai – also constituting a modern office space that introduces a more flexible and efficient view on office …
Scandinavian office design Senab Interior opens in Shanghai Read More
On Friday 18 November the Suomi Finland 100 Singapore (SF100SG) programme kicked off at the residence of the Finnish Ambassador Paula Parviainen, with other Nordic ambassadors in attendance. Also media …
Suomi Finland 100 Singapore kicked off Read More
An new sales argument towards Swedish companies to look east and expand their business in Southeast Asia etc. has apparently arisen due to President-elect Trump, in a new Business Sweden …
Sweden ducks Donald, encourages to turn East Read More
FinTech, or financial technology, was in focus for a minister-led Swedish delegation to Singapore in connection to the inaugural FinTech Festival 2016. The delegation that included 12 Swedish FinTech companies …
Singapore and Sweden sharing the same FinTech path Read More
On Saturday 24 December, also known as Christmas Eve, a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet will be served at the Swedish restaurant Two Chefs Kata Beach on Phuket. There will be two …
Celebrate Christmas with Two Chefs Read More
Scandinavian Business Seating Asia brings colour into focus in 2016 as the rolling out of fresh new shades for HÅG’s all-purpose Capisco Puls has been announced. Think of Scandinavian design, …
Colour matters, new hues for Håg Capisco Puls Read More
Contrary to what may be popular belief, retirement does not signal the decline in a vibrant and productive life, only to be replaced by wheelchairs and nursing homes. In fact, …
The Best is yet to come: Staying Healthy during Retirement Read More
In connection to holding the first ever Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit in Singapore in September, the Embassy of Sweden, Singapore presented the art exhibition ‘A fusion of Sweden and Singapore’ …
Art project: Singapore–Sweden 50 years of relations Read More
On 9 November 2016, the Ambassador to Finland in Bangkok, Ms. Satu Suikkari-Kleven, and the First Secretary of Consular Affairs, Mr. Raimo Pahkasalo, visited Pattaya. The purpose of the …
Finnish Ambassador visits Pattaya Read More
He won gold at the London Cultural Olympiad in 2012, and now the talented Finnish painter Tero Annanolli is bringing his work to Indonesia’s capital. Tero Annanolli’s work is recognised …
Finnish artist Tero Annanolli is coming to Jakarta Read More
One of the many initiatives by Denmark within elderly welfare is ‘Cycling Without Age’, a project that takes elders on bike rides in trishaws as a way of getting them …
Cycling Without Age – a right to wind in your hair Read More
Magnus Berglund, Scandic’s Director of Accessibility, was invited to speak at the AccessAbility Perspective Seminar in Singapore on 22 November. The event was arranged by the Embassy of Sweden in …
Scandic introduces “Design For All” in Singapore Read More
The maritime conference organised by Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics (Blue MBA) and ShippingWatch is coming to Singapore on 25 November from 8:30 am to …
Blue MBA / ShippingWatch conference Singapore Read More
On 24 November and lasting until Sunday 27 November the Finnish boat brand Axopar will be displayed in the water by the international boat brand dealership Derani Yachts from Phuket. …
Axopar – Finnish boats at Pattaya boat show Read More
From 13-18 November 2016, Sweden’s Secretary of State, Ulrika Modéer, travelled to Myanmar and Cambodia. In Myanmar, Modéer visited the capital, Yangon, and Nay Pyi Taw for talks with government …
Ulrika Modéer visits Myanmar and Cambodia Read More
On 13 November 2016, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Vietnam’s Ministry of Health co-organised a ceremony at Ly Thai To Park and Hoan Kiem Lake in connection with …
World Diabetes Day in Vietnam Read More
The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam has not yet completed talks to sell its ownership in the Hà Nội Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Habeco) to the Danish …
Habeco Carlsberg deal not yet finalised Read More
A Norwegian man lost his life in a drowning accident in Phan Nga in Thailand on 18 November 2016. This is confirmed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The …
Norwegian man dead in Thailand Read More
Sweden has prosecuted an importer and trader of Myanmar teak under a European Union rule that bans placing illegal or high-risk wood on the EU market, according to information from …
Swedish court rules against importer of Myanmar timber Read More
On 5 November 2016, the first Thai street kitchen opened up in Melhus, Norway, called Thai Familie Mat. Inside the food truck are Rinlaphat Pedersen and Ancharee Taowanri, both …
New Thai street kitchen in Melhus Read More
On 3 November 2016, the annual meeting between Mahidol University and the Royal Norwegian Embassy was conducted in Bangkok. The Norwegian government cooperates with Mahidol University on two capacity-building programs …
Norwegian Embassy and Mahildol University meeting Read More
During Techfest 2016 in Hanoi the Finnish government was awarded by the Vietnamese government for long-term commitment and excellent results in the development of Vietnam’s innovation system. H.E Mr. Chu …
Finland earns medal for Vietnam innovation and start-up support Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore held their annual Christmas Bazar on Saturday 19 November and Sunday 20 November. During the weekend thousands of people stopped by to shop for …
Gallery: Christmas Bazar at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore Read More
Despite increased economic growth in Asia, two-thirds of the world’s poorest people live here. In order to stimulate innovative projects to reduce poverty, Sida has issued a guarantee of 1.3 …
Swedish “innovative” guarantee loan funding to Asia Read More
Following the latest court decision on 3 November in the criminal defamation case against Finnwatch’s researcher Andy Hall, he has decided to leave the country until the situation could change …
“Thailand’s reputation stained”, Finnwatch’s researcher leaves Read More
Niclas Torsell, MD for the company Swedish-Thai Product Co is more known in Thailand’s building construction sector as the representative for Lindab, a Swedish provider of lightweight construction products. With …
Niclas Torsell – first-mover within Thai building construction Read More
Danish-owned PlayLab is a mobile games company based in and focusing on Southeast Asia as future growth market, with a global success landed with their ‘Juice Cubes’. As their third …
Danish game company grows in Southeast Asia Read More
The food processing and packaging firm Tetra Pak has invested USD 110 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility to keep up with the growing needs of the Asia Pacific region. …
Swedish packaging firm invests huge sum in Vietnam plant Read More
Norway’s state budget in 2017 states that Myanmar is a post-conflict country. The definition can bring bias the Norwegian support that may be detrimental to the peace process in the country, the …
Disagreement about Norwegian’s aid to Myanmar Read More
On 13 – 16 October 2016 Finpro arranged a match showroom for its ‘Lifestyle Asia Growth Programme’ held in in Mode Shanghai, the official showroom tradeshow (for selected brands) of …
Finnish Lifestyle Asia promotes brands Read More
On 15 November an event arranged by the Royal Danish Embassy took place at ParkRoyal hotel in Singapore.The focus of the meeting was elderly care and welfare initiatives for Singapore …
Elderly Friendly Societies by Design Read More
Phuket expat Allan Birger Bruun, 41, from Denmark, died after suffering a deep cut to his arm inflicted when he smashed the glass on his front door to enter his …
Danish Phuket expat found dead Read More
Thailand has just been downgraded by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. They believe that there is greater chance that Thai visitors will remain in Norway, and have therefore moved people …
Harder to get your Thai partner to Norway Read More
During 8 – 11 November 2016 representatives of 15 Finnish companies exhibited in a Finnish pavilion and met Vietnamese businessmen at VietWater event held in Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon …
15 Finnish companies in pavilion at VietWater Read More
Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, has unveiled a new upgraded China version of its S90 sedan and a top-of-the-line luxury model called S90 Excellence, both aimed at the high-end sedan …
Volvo Cars’ new S90 Excellence version China launch Read More
A lot of people choose to move to Thailand to spend their last years abroad. And who can blame them? How festive is November in Denmark, when you in Thailand …
A guide for aging Danes in Thailand Read More
Thailand attracts a lot of Scandinavian tourists, visitors and residents. The reasons are obvious: The climate, the beautiful scenery of Thailand’s mainland and the islands with bounty beaches, the low …
Preschooling for Scandinavians in Thailand Read More
This year, Denmark and Vietnam celebrate their 45 years of bilateral diplomatic relations. As a part of this celebration, different Danish films will be screened to Vietnamese audience during the Danish …
Danish Film Weeks in Vietnam Read More
Per Bolund, Minister for Financial Markets and Consumer Affairs, will lead a Swedish fintech delegation to Singapore in conjunction to the Fintech Festival during 14 Nov – 18 Nov 2016. …
Swedish Minister with fintech delegation to Singapore Read More Sweden is to re-open its embassy in Manila in December 2016 and on 7 November Economic Development and Innovation Minister Mikael Damberg, who arrived with the largest business delegation ever …
Swedish delegation in Philippines, embassy re-opened Read More
A diving trip to the Similian Islands turned out deadly for a Swedish woman identified as 57 year old Kim Lien Pettersson. Even though she was an experienced diver, she lost consciousness …
Swedish woman dead during diving trip Read More
Stable Lodge is offering its rich, traditional Christmas Lunch buffet every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 26 November and until Christmas Eve itself. Christmas Eve itself, Saturday 24 December, come …
Christmas Lunch Season at Stable Lodge Read More
The DTCC annual Christmas Lunch has been postponed from 25 November 2016 until 27 January 2017. In a statement, DTCC and The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok write that this …
DTCC Christmas Lunch has been postponed Read More
Since the beginning of September, Mrs. Satu Suikkari-Kleven has been living in Bangkok with her husband and their 8-year-old daughter. At the presidential session on Friday 8 April 2016, the …
New Finnish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
On 12 November 2016, the Norwegian Church Abroad in Pattaya will organise their 7th cycling tour. This trip will be 675 km with hilly terrain in the north of Thailand. …
Scandinavian biking trip to the Golden Triangle Read More