Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian Business Association (Singapore) has announced that the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2016 Team are happy to confirm that Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg will attend this year’s Summit taking place …
Norway’s Prime Minister confirmed for Singapore summit Read More
The first Norway Maritime Conference takes place in Cebu on 28-29 January 2016, where around 200 industry leaders from Norway, the Philippines and various parts of Asia will gather to …
Cebu all set for Norway Maritime Conference Read More
Following on a week with Swedish jazz in 2015 jazz promoter Hans Wetterberg returns with his concept ‘Simply Scandinavian’ to Bangkok and the riverside flagship hotel Shangri-La Bangkok twice in …
Simply Scandinavian returns to Shangri-La Bangkok for a double in 2016 Read More
On 7 January 2016 Pandora hosted the Capital Markets Day in Thailand for analysts, institutional investors and media. The purpose of the event was to give an update on Pandora’s …
Pandora to expand concepts stores, Thailand production capacity Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce recently announced: ”Another milestone for our chamber with the launch of our rebranded website.The visual expression of the website builds on the Team Norway profile …
New website from Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Read More
In 2013 Carlsberg Group announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with a local privately-owned leading beverage company, Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) Breweries, to brew and market Carlsberg …
Carlsberg Establishes Greenfield Brewery in Myanmar with ALECTIA Read More
The Embassy of Denmark, Kuala Lumpur recommends to avoid the rally on 23 January 2016 in and around Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square), based on information made available. “The rally has …
Danish embassy warns of TPP demonstrations in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Kids bored at home? Join the KIS Fun Fair and have an exciting day! On Saturday the 6th of February 2016 KIS will once again open the campus to fun-loving …
Join the KIS Fun Fair 2016! Read More
Bangkok Prep’s Spring Fair held this year in the afternoon of Saturday February 27th 2016 is arguably one of the most attended family fair in the heart of Sukhumvit Road. For the …
Springtime fun at Bangkok Prep’s Spring Fair Read More
Rugby fans in Bangkok and beyond will be excited to hear that the Tens are here again. Sponsored by Hooters and Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, the event will take …
Get Ready for The Hooters Bangkok International Rugby Tens Rugby Tournament Read More
At 11 am on January the 14th, several bombs exploded around the Sarinah shopping center in central Jakarta. Several gunmen also shot at civilians in the area. The police were quickly on the …
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta informs travellers of terror Read More
In mid January 2016 a delegation from the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilties visited Singapore to learn about the Singaporean public service. The visit included a site visit …
Danish delegation learned about the Singaporean public service Read More
A group of members from the Swedish Parliament visited the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi on 7 January together with the Swedish development organization We Effect. The group of parliamentarians …
We Effect and Swedish politicians visit Hanoi Read More
Lisbeth Reuss-Schmidt has many butterflies in the stomach. The reason is that she just before Christmas was hired as the new team manager for LM’s (Luthersk Mission) mission work in …
Danish Luthersk Mission team leader prepares for Cambodia Read More
On 7 January 2016 the inaugural flight to Beijing for Finnair’s brand new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft took place, following on last year’s successful introduction into the Nordic airline’s long-haul …
Finnair’s Airbus A350X on routes to Shanghai and Beijing Read More
Finavia Corporation and Capital Airports Holding Company (CAH), the largest airport operator in China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the ‘Establishment of a sister airport relationship (MOU)’ in Beijing …
Finavia enters sister airport relationship with China’s largest airport operator Read More
The leading Nordic food company HKScan opened an office in Hong Kong on 13 January 2016, expanding its footprint in Asia. At the same time it launched Flodins meat brand …
Nordic meat expert HKScan Hong Kong opening, Omega-3 pork launch Read More
Together with this cluster the Norwegian Consulate co-hosted a networking lunch and seminar for the Norwegian fashion designers to connect with the Shanghai fashion industry. Around 30 participants gathered in …
The Norwegian Fashion Hub visited Shanghai Read More
In collaborating with Nordic consulates in Shanghai, the WOWdesign exhibition is being presented at Xin Tian Di this winter. With a collection of over 1200 original home design products, the …
Nordic home design showcased in Shanghai Read More
In early December 2015 Volvo Car Malaysia unveiled the all-new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. The arrival of the all-new XC90 in Malaysia marks a new chapter in Volvo’s transformation …
All-new XC90 Suv from Volvo launched in Malaysia Read More
On Thursday January 14th 2016 it was time for the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) to see the return of an old friend – its yearbook ‘Denmark in Thailand – …
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce re-launches yearbook Read More
E-navigation specialist NAVTOR is continuing to build its business footprint beyond Europe, with the news that the Norwegian firm is expanding its new Singapore office. The base, which only opened …
Navtor expanding its new Singapore office Read More
The New York Times has done an interactive list of the 52 places to visit in 2016. Among the many interesting places that ranges from the Mediterranean to Mozambique is …
Scandinavia, China and Indonesia on list of places to go in 2016 Read More
Previously ScandAsia told of Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Look of Silence’ being shortlisted together with 14 other films for the 2015 Academy Awards best documentary feature. The film has now made it …
Two Danish films nominated for an Oscar Read More
Norwegians’ dream came true ”You can now see it with your own eyes here in front of you. A beautiful home”. With these word Hans ”Hansi” Konrad from the Norwegian …
Thai-Norwegian dream came true: Opening of Baan Jing Jai 2016 Read More
In the evening of 3 January 2016 a human rights professional, Mr Peter Dahlin, a Swedish citizen, disappeared on his way to the Beijing Capital Airport. He was scheduled to …
Swedish human rights professional disappears in China Read More
To increase the retention of women following childbirth or adoption, the Maersk Group is from 4 April 2016 implementing a new maternity policy that improves benefits during and after maternity …
Maersk Group introduces improved maternity benefits worldwide Read More
The EAT book series originates in Stockholm, Sweden, where it’s celebrating its 10th edition in 2016. The book series has been published around the world with published books in 16 cities …
Swedish EAT book series launches in Asia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Beijing has republished the Statement by the EU Spokesperson on the disappearance of individuals associated with the Mighty Current publishing house in Hong Kong, from …
EU issues statement on the disappeared Swedish national, Hong Kong resident Read More
The first xEdu accelerator program will start on February 15th this year. xEdu is an accelerator company in the Finnish education business sector and was established for the need …
First xEdu accelerator program is set to start this year Read More
School’s out for summer for most children, but a dozen Danish children abroad will be offered a scholarship to attend the Summer School in Denmark. Every year Danes Worldwide arranges a …
12 scholarships available for Danish children abroad Read More
The Swedish pastry specialty, the ‘semla’ wheat bun is back for the third year at The Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, served in the Lobby Bar of the hotel where the Swede …
Time for a Fat Tuesday ‘semla’ bun at The Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Read More
The 2015 Nordcham Christmas Party, arranged by the Nordcham – Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City, was successful with more than 120 guests. During the party Nordcham …
Successful Christmas Party in Ho Chi Minh city Read More
China is the future market for Swedish food, especially Swedish pork. The Swedish quality and food security, combined with the importance of pork in the Chinese food culture, provide great, …
China future market for Swedish meat Read More
Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Petroleum) announced in early January 2016 the start of its next drilling in Malaysia. Its wholly owned subsidiary Lundin Malaysia BV (Lundin Malaysia) has commenced drilling …
Lundin Petroleum commences Bambazon exploration well, offshore Malaysia Read More
KONE Malaysia has appointed Edward Loy, Managing Director of Malaysia as of 4 January 2016. Edward Loy will succeed Lim Chong Hoe, who is retiring after 8 years of service …
Kone Malaysia appoints new managing director Read More
Volvo cars sold, for the first time in its 89-year history, over half a million cars (totally 503,127 pieces). Record results underline the strength of Volvo Cars’ on-going operational and …
Over 500,000 Volvo cars sold in 2015 Read More
Christmas is for many associated with getting together and socializing with the family. For those who found themselves alone in Singapore on Christmas Eve – like students, sailors or just …
Christmas at the Danish Seamens Church in Singapore Read More
Forbes’ annual ranking of the finest countries for business in 2015 is dominated by Europe, and escpecially Scandinavia. European countries represent two-thirds of the top 25 with Denmark taking first …
Denmark and Singapore in Forbes top ten Best Countries For Business Read More
Sweden, Finland and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has joined forces in strengthening women’s and girls’ rights and to prevent and respond to violence committed against women and girls …
Swedish-Finnish support for women and girls in Myanmar Read More
Deliveries from Nokia Networks to China Mobile, under the agreement commenced in Q1 2015, will continue in 2016. The comprehensive framework agreement for mobile communications equipment and services valued at …
Nokia Networks, China Mobile agreement continues in 2016 Read More
Indosat Ooredoo (Indosat), one of Indonesia’s largest telecommunication networks and services providers, has selected Nokia Networks to power its LTE-Advanced network. As part of the contract (announced in Decembr 2015), …
Nokia Networks powers Indosat Ooredoo with LTE base stations Read More
Sino Agro Food, Inc. announced on 4 January the approval for admission to trading of its common shares on the Oslo Bors’ Merkur Market. Trading is expected to commence on …
Sino Agro Food approved for Trading on Oslo stock exchange Read MoreA Forum Meeting with Artist Mr. Wei Qingji by Chinese Employees Working in Finnish Companies of Finnish Business Council Beijing was held on 22 December 2015. The 2015 edition of …
Finnish Forum Meeting with Chinese artist Read More
On 9 December 2015 Sean Yokota, Head of Asia Strategy at SEB Singapore held an intriguing talk on top 8 surprises that have the potential to shake the Chinese and …
SEB Beijing seminar: 8 surprises that could shake the word Read More
On 11 – 12 December 2015 Swedish fine dining was presented at The Tasting Room in Macau, courtesy of Bocuse d’Or silver medal winner Jonas Lundgren. Bocuse d’Or which is …
Swedish Star Chef visited Macau Read More
In five years more than 4000 Hong Kong school children have met Finnish Santa in a special charity program, organized by a warm-hearted Hong Kong company. In 2015 his school …
Hong Kong school children meets Finnish Santa Read More
The number of Nordic people who joined this year’s Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok was more than last year and but there were still seats available for a few more in …
Many joined Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok Read More
The group of restaurants under the Two Chefs brand on Phuket include a choice these days that most definitely can offer a Christmas celebration in the tropical beach setting! Two …
Christmas in the tropics with Two Chefs Phuket Read More
After 6 years of collecting money, after 3 years of construction, and after numerous hours of planning, the new children’s home Baan Jing Jai is now reality. On 9 January …
Norwegian Seaman’s Church sponsor new Children’s Home in Pattaya Read More