Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Anders Johansson was constituted as the Swedish priest in Hong Kong October 2014. He shares his experiences and thoughts about his position and the Church’s role in Hong Kong after …
Swedish Priest: What I’ve learned in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Swedcham, has announced its new Board of Directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting on 29 April, at Club Lusitano. Swedcham also …
Swedcham Hong Kong AGM and Annual Awards Read More
Danish designer Claus Boman has made a trademark out of navigating between the conflicting cultures of Scandinavian high-end design and the Chinese markets demands for efficiency and profit. He calls …
Claus Boman – Danish designer bears the key to China Read More
The 2016 edition of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) broke new ground twofold. The AGM changed venue from the traditional premises of the Danish Embassy in …
Dancham AGM asked for members’ input Read More
The Danish ambassador to Thailand, Mikael Hemniti Winther and Michael Madsen from the Consular team of the Embassy will on Wednesday 25 May 2016 host an evening in Udon Thani in …
Danish Ambassador will visit Udon Thani Read More
The Swedes’ favourite destination Thailand is heading towards a critical stage. This is stated in a press release from the Swedish publisher Historiska Media on a new book from Bertil …
New book on Thailand from Bertil Lintner Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Håkan Jevrell inaugurated the an art exhibition arranged in collaboration between Norwegian Sjömannskirken and Sweden’s Svenska kyrkan in Singapore and SWEA Singapore. The pictures show …
Art exhibition at Norwegian Swedish church Read More
Some Swedes from community in Singapore were seen dancing on the sand on Sentosa Island as SWEA Singapore arranged their spring celebration with a ‘white party’. The event, which took …
Swea white party in Singapore Read More
Thailand recently had their run at UN’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), in popular called the Human Rights-exam. A procedure that all UN-states goes through every fourth year in order for other …
Sweden expresses concerns over Human Rights in Thailand Read More
A Norwegian topsides platform is ready to be sent home to Norway from Singapore. In the beginning of June 2016, the topsides to Ivar Aasen will sail away to Trondheim, which will be marked …
Ivar Aasen topsides ready to sail away from Singapore in May 2016 Read More
During the last week of April 28-29 April a unique meeting took place where all Finnish Business Councils’ Directors and representatives in the Asean region met with FinPro and Finland’s …
Asean Finns meet in Singapore Read More
Swedish Ambassador Camilla Mellander on 3 May hosted a dinner on the topic of the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit, with UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson as Guest of honour. …
Sweden in Vietnam hosts Jan Eliasson of the UN Read More
In early April Osterberg opened its doors to the first Danish ice cream shop in Vietnam. The grand opening of their first store in Ho Chi Minh City was celebrated …
Danish ice cream shop opens in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Postgraduate students pursuing the Master in International Relations and Diplomacy at MARA University of Technology (UiTM) on 2 May visited the Danish embassy for an in-depth dialogue session. The well-informed …
Postgraduates in dialogue with Danish Ambassador Malaysia Read More
On 26 April Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) hosted what was described as a “fascinating visit to hazardous waste management centre”. MDBC members got the chance to experience the Kualiti …
MDBC visits Malaysian waste management centre Read More
Kone, the Finnish global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won two new orders in China; one for the extension of the Shanghai Metro, the other regarding escalators …
Two metro line orders for Kone in China Read More
Swedish State Secretary Ms. Pernilla Baralt, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, visited Kuala Lumpur with a delegation one 4-6 May 2016. The program included meetings with Ms. Marianne Clark-Hattingh, …
Swedish Ministry of Health Malaysia visit Read More
Nothing beats a home cooked meal, but at Fika Swedish Café and Bistro they have added a little cherry on top of their Swedish food experience: you will be a …
Conscious fika café in Singapore Read More
As the full-day Global Child Forum was coming to an end, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5 May, the last words were those of Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden. …
Queen Silvia of Sweden closes Global Child Forum Read More
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council (MFBC) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2016. To honour their long history, the hard work and time everyone involved in MFBC have contributed with over the …
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council celebrates 15 Read More
(Pictures from Fika’s café) How many times have you been craving for fresh baked rye bread or prinsesstårta, when abroad? Now you don’t have to go overseas anymore to satisfy …
New Swedish bakery to open in Singapore Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister, Timo Soini, gave his view on the state of Myanmar, the bilateral relationship with Finland, government aid and much more in an interview with independent Myanmar media, Mizzima. In …
Finnish FM talks about Finland-Myanmar relations Read More
The government has appointed Minister Maria Sargren ambassador to Phnom Penh. Maria Sargren today serves as Minister Counsellor at the Permanent Representation in Brussels. She has previously served inter alia …
Sweden Cambodia: new ambassador and Bangkok seminar Read More
On 27 April Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand His Excellency Staffan Herrström, along with Managing Director Jan Eriksson and brand representatives, including Glenn Watman, Regional Director Asean Husqvarna, inaugurated the new …
New Spica Siam Husqvarna Thailand headquarters Read More
Based on the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting held on 21 April a new Board was elected. The following office bearers were elected or re-elected …
New board Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong Read More
GWS Production AB (Sweden), provider of personal security service Safeture, is establishing a subsidiary in Singapore in 2016, which will enable getting closer to the market and the Asian customers. …
GWS gets closer to Asia Pacific market via Singapore Read More
Following on Sazo Bank’s China launch in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone back in September 2015 the Danish bank in April 2016 announced a tri-party agreement between Saxo Bank, Wallstreet CN …
Saxo Bank bolsters Greater China online trading presence Read More
Suit up, fine dining and international entertainment at Danish Ball 2016! This year’s Danish Ball will be held on 4 June 2016 at the Chatrium Riverside Hotel Bangkok overlooking Chao …
Suit up, fine dining and international entertainment at Danish Ball 2016 Read More
On Thursday morning 5 May H.M King Carl XVI Gustaf, Honorary Chairman of Global Child Forum, opened their first forum hosted in Southeast Asia. Global Child Forum was initiated by …
King and Queen of Sweden brings Global Child Forum to Asia Read More
“As Indonesia becomes stronger and more prominent in the world, Indonesians want to help and show solidarity. A few Pioneers among Indonesian philanthropists and celebrities are already engaged, and I …
Music producer and Norwegian Ambassador spouse donate song to Indonesia Read More
From 29 April to 8 May the annual Europe on Screen festival will take place in Indonesia, and this year Finland will contribute with two award-winning films, one of them …
Samuel L. Jackson stars Finnish movie at film festival in Jakarta Read More
From 29 April to 8 May Indonesia will be the host country for the Europe on Screen festival, an annual event dedicated to showcasing the best and most entertaining new …
Norway contributes with two films to film festival in Indonesia Read More
Asian tourists trying to obtain a visa to Denmark are in Bangkok met with a sign at the VFS visa center counter saying that it is currently not possible to …
Visa to Denmark not possible until further notice Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Stig Traavik said that Norway is ready to help Indonesia to develop peatland-friendly agriculture. On 3 May 2016, Stig Traavik said: “We’ll help Indonesia in …
Norway ready to help Indonesia develop friendly agriculture Read More
A group of Primary children aged from 6 to 11 years participated in the Tournament of Minds in March. Team Bangkok Prep (students from Year two and three) were the …
Bangkok Prep gains 3rd place at Tournament of Minds Read More
Movie-lovers, festival folk, and car fans, May is your season! From 10-22 May 2016 Singapore will host its 26th European Union Film Festival (EUFF), the longest-running foreign film festival in …
Scandinavian films to European Film Festival in Singapore Read More
At the Annual General Meeting for the Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (held on 17 March) some 30 DCC members and guests attended at Club Lusitano to hear a …
DCC Hong Kong elects new 2016 board Read More
How to make a Thursday more chic? Scandinavian Women’s Association knows the secret.. They invited ladies from all ages and nationalities to Ladies Night at a French venue. Ooh la …
Lady record: SWA’s greatest Ladies Night Read More
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has appointed a new Executive Director, replacing Emilia Tavakoli, as the chamber continues celebrating its 30th anniversary during 2016. FinnCham Hong Kong introduces …
FinnCham Hong Kong appoints Anna Räisänen new ED Read More
Finnish Business Council Beijing’s (FBCB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 20 April; a great evening with some 20 member representatives in attendance. The meeting was led by Chairman …
Finns in Beijing AGM elects new Board Read More
Over the weekend 16 – 17 April China’s State Counsellor Yang Jiechi was on official visit to Denmark. On Sunday 17 April, he was received in audience by Her Majesty …
Chinese State Counsellor Yang Jiechi visits Denmark Read More
Following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami disaster, the unique partner-led programme ‘Mangroves for the Future’ (MFF), was initiated to promote investment in coastal ecosystems for sustainable development. Breaking new ground …
Scandinavia supports resilient coastal communities via MFF Read More
Singapore-based social media and messenger-based online payment enabler fastacash on 19 April appointed former Jawbone executive Jörgen Nordin as its new chief innovation officer. Hiring the experienced Swede aims to …
Singapore’s Fastacash appoints Swede as chief innovator Read More
DONG Energy has in April 2016 signed agreement with Malaysian Cenviro and sends a mobile REnescience plant to Malaysia to test whether the country offers a new export market for …
Dong Energy and Cenviro to test technology in Malaysian Read More
Lesjöfors of Sweden, a leading spring suppliers with internationally well-known customers, has acquired the Singapore-based John While Group Inc. Also a spring company, with subsidiaries in China, Thailand and Singapore, …
Swedish Lesjöfors acquires Singaporean company Read More
On 21 April, the successful Nordic Networking series, this time hosted by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (the for Nordic chambers alternate to be hosts), …
Second Nordic Networking success for 2016 Read More
On 5 May 2016 Kuala Lumpur is hosting the first Global Child Forum on Southeast Asia, with Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and Malaysia’s …
Swedish King and Queen attends first Global Child Forum in Southeast Asia Read More
Danish Ambassador in Jakarta, Casper Klynge, and Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, had a playful friday in the City Hall, as the Ambassador handed over 34 big boxes of Lego to …
Danish Ambassador donates Lego toys to Jakarta’s children Read More
Cavite, Philippines, April 23: Newcomer Oscar Zetterwall became the first Swede to win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) when he closed with a second consecutive four-under-par 68 to seal …
Bangkok-based Swede wins grand Asian Golf Tour Read More
Swedish Silvent, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of products for compressed air, is continuing its expansion in China, now doubling the number of employees after just three months in …
Silvent sees great demand in China Read More