Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On Thursday 22 September 2016, a 34-year-old Swedish man was in Oslo District Court, charged with having sexually abused a Thai girl since she was 13 years old. He is …
Swede denies sexual assault charges Read More
On 20 September 2016, Andy Hall, British migrant rights defender, was found guilty in a criminal defamation and computer crimes act charges case brought against him by Natural Fruit Company …
Migrant rights defender Andy Hall sentenced to prison Read More
The sovereign wealth fund of Norway halted their investments in tech-manufacturer Singapore Technologies Engineering back in 2002 after a recommendation by the Council on Ethics. The wealth fund was notified …
Despite controversy: Norway’s wealth fund invests in Singapore tech-company Read More
On 12-16 September 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Oslo organised the Thai gastronomy promotion by the Thai celebrity chef, M.L. Sirichalerm Svasti, or Chef McDang, who gave lecture and …
Thai Food Promotion in Norway Read More
During the weekend of Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October 2016, two ceremonies were held in Kirkenes to honour and remember the victims of the double shooting in late …
Ceremonies in Kirkenes to honour victims Read More
On Wednesday last week the Danish and Indonesian government signed an agreement that secures cooperation between the two nations until at least 2018. Along with the agreement came a grant …
Denmark assists in restoration of Indonesian forest Read More
The marine and energy company Wartsila from Finland is selling five industrial properties in Singapore as a part of a global asset-light exercise. The properties at 11 Pandan Crescent and 14 …
Finnish energy-giant to sell its Singapore properties Read More
Swedish textile machinery manufacturers will showcase their latest innovations at the 2016 edition of ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 trade show taking place from 20-25 October 2016 in Shanghai, the …
Swedish textile machinery at ITMA Asia Shanghai Read More
On Satuday 22 October 2016 it is time for the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China to hold for the 10th time its Business Person of the Year Gala Ball …
DCCC promises biggest party ever in Shanghai Read More
The first ever Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit contained a number of prominent business representatives, not least Mr Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman of the Board, SEB, SAAB Group & Foundation Asset Management, …
Marcus Wallenberg: We can do more in Southeast Asia Read More
At the inaugural Sweden–Southeast Asia Business Summit, held in Singapore on 21 – 22 September the numerous attendants from Sweden as well as the region were welcomed by Sweden’s Ambassador …
Jan Djerf, SBAS, at summit: Swe businesses ought to work in tandem Read More
A Swedish enterprise resource planning system and company from Sweden called Monitor ERP System has rapidly gained customers and foothold in Southeast-Asia. ScandAsia highlights this story from late 2014, which describes …
Monitor ERP System improves manufacturing in Malaysia, Southeast Asia Read More
When learning all about how Lifestyle Asia came into being and grew into the recognised online platform for luxurious lifestyle it is today one can only nod in approval to …
The Lifestyle Asia journey: ten years and still evolving Read More
ScandAsia has spoken with a few Scandinavians living and working in Singapore about their children and how they handle the challenge of maintaining their mother tongue when living in a …
How expats maintain their children’s native language in Singapore Read More
On 29 September 2016 H.E. Dorte Bech Vizard presented her credentials to the President of Singapore and is now officially Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore. She was congratualated at the …
Dorte Bech Vizard officially the Ambassador Read More
Swedish Formula1 driver Marcus Ericsson has had a biking accident in Thailand. When he was attending a boot camp ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, Marcus Ericsson fell from …
Swedish F1 driver crashes into chicken in Thailand Read More
Over the next four years, Denmark will send millions of Danish kroner to Myanmar to help ensure growth and peace. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, met the …
Denmark will help ensure growth and peace in Myanmar Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai invites to a Team Finland Meeting in Shanghai, taking place on 10 – 11 October 2016. “Come, influence, network!” The event language will be English, …
Call for Team Finland China meeting Shanghai Read More
Simen Schei Eikbu is a Norwegian physiotherapist who during the spring months of 2016 worked as a volunteer for the Raindrop Foundation in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, established by Dr. Pensak …
Norwegian to raise 6000 EUR for Danish charity in Thailand Read More
On Monday 26 September 2016, a 47-year-old Swedish man was found hanging by a nylon rope from the bathroom door frame at The Regent Hotel on Phuket. The police say …
Swede found hanged in Phuket hotel Read More
Two Thai women, Maneesita Jaidee and Wilaiwan Donkeawprai, claim that they have been working ten hours a day and have not been paid since they arrived at the world’s most …
Thai women feel exploited by Norwegian employer Read More
SAS wants to thank its loyal SAS customers through the years by inviting to a very special invitee-only event, with members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. …
Invitations to SAS 70 years celebrations in Hong Kong, Shanghai Read More
Finnish Business Council Shanghai calls its members and other to ‘Hit the roof(top) with Slush Shanghai’! “Still some free time before the Golden Week? Come and join Slush Shanghai and …
FBCS invites to Slush Rooftop party Shanghai Read More
This year marks half a century of cooperation between Sweden and Singapore. The two countries are both small but export-oriented nations supporting free trade in a global trade regime. Free …
50 years of diplomatic ties between Singapore and Sweden Read More
The new Danish ambassador in Singapore, Dorte Bech Vizard, received a warm welcome by DABS. DABS had arranged an event at the Singapore Cricket Club with gourmet food and fine wine. …
Warm welcome for the Danish ambassador in Singapore Read More
A five-day conference ended on 8 September in Penang on Copenhagen Solutions for sustainability, which took place in Melaka, Selangor and Penang. The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur expressed …
Denmark in Malaysia hosts Copenhagen solutions conference Read More
Finnish Business Partnership Program (Finnpartnership) and the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Management Bureau and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center …
Philippines seminars by BOI, Finn partnership Read More
Indonesia is working with Norway in compiling a set recommendations called the UN70 Initiative, says Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno LP Marsudi. The initiative was launched by Norwegian Foreign Minister …
Indonesia and Norway set recommendations for new UN secretary-general Read More
A Danish delegation led by Denmark’s Minister of Food and Environment, Eva Kjer, visited Hanoi on September 22 where they were greeted by Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Tong Thi …
Danish parliamentarians visit Vietnam Read More
On 22 September Minister for Agriculture & Agro-based Industries, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and his Danish counterpart, Minister Esben Lunde Larsen, finally signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MuO) on …
Denmark and Malaysia signs agriculture deal Read More
Ending on 23 September, Malaysia’s Minister for Agriculture & Agro-based Industries, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, visited Denmark to meet his Danish counterpart Minister Esben Lunde Larsen and sign the …
Malaysia’s Minister for Agriculture visits Denmark Read More
The Crayfish Party of Scandinavian Society Siam roared on full power on Saturday 24 September 2016 at Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok with SSS Chairman Lars Andersson as a fantastic MC and …
Crayfish Party: Full Power Read More
Day 2 of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit continued with a highly insightful session on CSR, followed by more ‘Success stories – perspectives from the ground’, where the Swedish …
Swedish-SEA business summit: Ambassador announces continuation Read More
New Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Uffe Wolffhechel was the main attraction when members and friends of Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce got together at Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant in …
DTCC introduced new Danish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
After the inaugural Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit’s first day of sessions, Mrs Ylva Berg, CEO of Business Sweden and Mr Mikael Damberg, Sweden’s Minister of Enterprise & Innovation hosted the …
Minister Damberg: Singapore summit a starting point for increased presence Read More
The Government of Norway is assisting South Korea-based Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in preparing a 18,5 million dollar budget and a team of experts to launch ‘green economy’ projects in …
Norway’s government helps ‘green economy’ in Indonesia Read More
On 30 August and 1 September 2016, Thai Ambassador to Norway, Jukr Boon-Long, along with ASEAN Ambassador Stig Ingemar Traavik paid a visit to Stavanger in Norway, as the ASEAN …
ASEAN Committee in Oslo visited Stavanger Read More
After focusing solely on mobile for many years, CEO of Norwegian DTAC, Lars Norling, says the company is now looking at new areas, but he has declined to specify what businesses Thailand’s …
DTAC boss ready to expand wings Read More
Led by H.E. Ambassador Mr Staffan Herrström, Team Sweden in Thailand is represented at the inaugural Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit, held during 21 – 22 September 2016. In addition to …
Team Sweden Thailand at SEA business summit Read More
At Slush Singapore, an anchor event under the inaugural Singapore Week of Innovation & TeCHnology (SWITCH), also various entrepreneurs and start-up stakeholders share insights as part of the programme. One …
Malaysian brings Finnish success to Singapore Read More
On 5 September 2016, the cooperation between Finnair and the Swedish regional airline BRA expanded further. The cooperation strengthens Finnair’s presence in Sweden and connects Swedish cities via Bromma Airport …
Easier flights from Sweden to Asia Read More
Come to open house Saturday the 24th of September between 13.00 and 16.00 at the Danish Seaman’s Church in Singapore. You can here about church-memberships, Danish lessons, soccer for men …
Open house at the Danish Seaman’s Church Read More
In these days, until 27 September 2016, the European Film Festival is being held in Myanmar, and this year, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian movies are joining for the first time. …
European Film Festival in Myanmar Read More
As Mr Mikael Damberg, Sweden’s Minister of Enterprise & Innovation, and Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry held their insightful opening speeches the very first Sweden-Southeast …
Sweden, Singapore ministers open inaugural Sweden-SEA business summit Read More
On Tuesday morning 20 September 2016 the global start-up movement Slush from Finland finally saw its debut in Singapore, with the main stage titled the ‘Future Stage – a Window …
Finnish global start-up event Slush debuts in Singapore Read More
On 20 – 22 September Sweden’s Business and Innovation Minister Mikael Damberg visits Singapore. Mikael Damberg participates in the inaugural Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit where corporate executives and decision makers …
Sweden-SEA trade in focus for Mikael Damberg in Singapore Read More
A 46-year-old Thai woman and a 35-year-old Danish woman are accused of abusing an 8-year-old boy through a year. According to the accusation, the boy has been beaten with a ladle, …
Thai and Dane accused of abusing 8-year-old Read More
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Norway diplomatic ties, Vietnamese art performances and photo exhibitions were held in the capital of Norway, Oslo. Tone Skogen, State Secretary of the …
Vietnamese art and photos on display in Oslo Read More
Denmark’s Minister of Climate and Energy, Lars Christian Lilleholt, has worked together with Indonesia’s state-owned energy company PLN. Together with a handful of investors they’ve come to agreement of building …
Denmark is helping out with Indonesia’s biggest wind farm Read More
On Tuesday 20 September 2016, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) hosted a conference titled ‘Power, vulnerability and agency in disaster risk reduction: A knowledge-exchange for sustainable development in Asia’ at …
Norwegian Ambassador at Conference on Sustainable Development in Asia Read More