Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In early December 2015, on the historic ground at room 105 in Metropole Hotel Hanoi, Swedish Ambassador Camilla Mellander inaugurated a brass plaque to commemorate the very first office of …
Swedish brass plaque inaugurated at Metropole Hotel Hanoi Read More
In late November a Swedish delegation, led by Mr. Erik Bromander, Sweden’s Vice Minister for Infrastructure visited Vietnam to understanding the urban transport situation in the country. The delegation included …
Swedish minister-led transport delegation on Vietnam visit Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai is initiating a HR Network among its member for companies’ HR professionals and leaders to engage in discussion and sharing of experiences. Please forward this …
Finnish Business Council Shanghai starts HR network Read More
Finnair and Singapore-based Jetstar Asia has launched a codeshare cooperation that will, through their Singapore hub, provide Finnair customers with a wider choice of destinations and departure times across Asia …
New cooperation with Jetstar expands Finnair’s destinations in Asia and Australia Read More
Working one’s whole life for one employer could signal boredom and standing still. But what about if you’ll get quality education and be allowed to grow with increased responsibilities and …
Volvo at heart: Keith Schäfer in Malaysia Read More
The Embassy is doing its best to promote Thailand and its culture.” His Excellence Mr. Jukr Boon-Long, Ambassador of Thailand in Norway was interviewed by TravelDailyNews on 2 December 2015, …
Embassy brings Norwegians closer to Thai culture Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Bangkok supports gender equality. On 25 November 2015 the Swedish Embassy joins UN Women in support of the HeForShe movement on 25 November 2015. The HeForShe …
#HeForShe gets support by Embassy of Sweden Bangkok Read More
Paula Parviainen has returned to Singapore after 15 years. In the period from 1996 to 2000 she was on her first posting as the Second Secretary and Deputy Head of …
Introducing the new Finnish Ambassador in Singapore Read More
The 32nd Thailand International Motor Expo 2015 has kicked off. The theme for this year is “New Standards…Thai Vehicles Care About The Earth”. Thirty-three car brands and fifteen motorcycle brands …
Lucia introduced VOLVO V40 T5 R-Limited at Motor Expo 2015 Read More
Deputy Head Girl awarded ‘Top in the Country’ For the third consecutive year, a Bangkok Prep student has excelled in the iGCSE Cambridge Examination series. Seventeen year old, Deputy Head …
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award again goes to Bangkok Prep student Read More
For the first time a Vietnamese author was awarded with the prestigious Swedish Cikada Awards, when Sweden Embassy in Vietnam granted Hoang Thi Y Nhi the literary prize on 30 November 2015. …
Y Nhi is the first Vietnamese author to receive Swedish poem awards Read More
Tuesday last week the The Delegation of the European Union to Singapore and seven European embassies (Belgium, Germany, Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden and the UK) hosted a joint event as …
A joint prelude in Singapore before the COP21 conference Read More
In 1971 Vietnam and Denmark established diplomatic relations. The 44th anniversary was celebrated on 28 November 2015 with the social Danish event: Danish Footprints. For the first time in Vietnam, the Danish …
First Danish Footprints event held in Vietnam Read More
It is no secret that the Danish fairy tale father, Hans Christian Andersen, has fans from all over the world. He conquered our hearts with his books, and maybe he will …
Can Hans Christian Andersen conquer the Chinese film market? Read More
When the temperature reaches over 30 degrees in Thailand, the song “do they know it’s Christmas time at all?” gets a new meaning. But for the Danes in Bangkok, on …
Danish Christmas Lunch in 34 degrees Read More The Finnish Business Council in Shanghai invites its member for the traditional FBCS Christmas luncheon, on 10 December, at 11:30. This is the opportunity for business community to gather before …
Finnish Christmas Luncheon, Shanghai with China’s Disruptors speaker Read MoreWhen Norwegian Tommy Jeppson arrived in Phuket International Airport on Friday 20 November, he had no idea he was the 26th millionth visitor in Thailand. Nor did he know that …
Norwegian man gets welcoming party for being Thailand’s 26 millionth visitor Read More
Swedish Minister for Strategic Development and Nordic Cooperation, Mrs. Kristina Persson, visited Kuala Lumpur on 16-17 November. With a portfolio of strategic development and future issues including green transition and …
Swedish minister Kristina Persson visits Kuala Lumpur Read More
On Sunday 1 November 2015, Mr. Kiattikhun Chartprasert, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, together with the Embassy’s official and staff attended a Khathina ceremony arranged by Wat Pah Sokjai temple …
Thai Ambassador visits north Sweden Read More
Yesterday Duba-B8 opened their new amazing showroom in Singapore – an old townhouse converted into a combined showroom and workplace, truly capturing a cozy Danish and Scandinavian vibe. The Danish …
Danish company Duba-B8 opens showroom in Singapore Read More
In May 2016 HERRMANS will open a warehouse of bicycle components in Shanghai in China. “There are nine million bicycles in Beijing, that’s a fact” goes the famous Katie Melua song, …
Finnish Herrmans opens warehouse in Shanghai Read More
How does $200 million dollars look like? For Swedish shipping company Stena Bulk the answer will be 3 new chemical and product tankers from Chinese shipyard CSSC Offshore & Marine …
Swedish shipping company places $200 million order in China Read More
The latest World Talent Ranking by Swiss business school IMD, declared Singapore to be Asia’s most talent-competitive economy in 2015. Singapore was ranked 10th among 61 economies worldwide judged on …
Singapore is top talent hotspot in Southeast Asia Read More
The Fram Museum is a museum in Oslo, Norway telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration. A new temporary exhibition: ’Explore the Arctic – Past, Present and Future, at the …
Polar Explorers – Lecture and Exhibition in Singapore Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS), hosted a breakfast seminar with Statoil on 30 October at Fullerton Hotel. Eirik Wærness (Chief Economist and VP) and Olav Kolbeinstveit (Head of Market Analysis) …
Statoil oil and gas market future market presentation, Singapore Read More
An opportunity for post-graduate studies in Sweden is here! Apply for a scholarship for master’s degree studies in Sweden: develop leadership skills for your contribution to the development of your …
Swedish Institute offers Masters scholarships Read More
On 19 November Sweden’s Ambassador to China Lars Fredén hosted a dinner for this year’s Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine Tu Youyou at the Ambassador’s residence in Beijing. …
Ambassador Fredén hosts dinner for Nobel Prize laureate Tu Youyou Read More
On Tuesday 27 October famous Danish Comedian & Entertainer Amin Jensen visited Mariners Club in Hong Kong. After having enjoyed the Danish Smoerrebroed, Amin made a world class performance for …
Comedian Amin Jensen on Hong Kong visit Read More
Some of the world’s highest ranked universities from China and Sweden joined forces this week for the three-day China–Sweden Excellence Seminar. Climate Change, ageing and nanomaterials were some of the …
China-Sweden Excellence Seminar held in Shanghai Read More
Sweden’s Minister for Rural Affairs Mr. Sven-Erik Bucht visited Hong Kong and Macao 22 – 24 November on a promotion visit. In Macao the Minister met with Swedish chefs and …
Sweden’s Rural Affairs Minister in Hong Kong and Macau Read More
On 17 November Team Finland China organised the event ‘Clean Day 2015 Energy Efficiency in Industry Finland-China Match Making’ in Beijing. English is a pioneer in many areas of the …
Team Finland’s second China Clean Day event held in Beijing Read More
This Monday evening the first jointly organised event with Finnish Business Council in Team Finland ASEAN Spirit was held at the The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland, Paula Parviainen, …
Business opportunities for Finnish companies in the post election Myanmar Read More
The King of Sweden attended a 3-day visit to Malaysia and the Philippines as the Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation (WSF) on November 2015. The scout trip consisted …
Swedish King on scout trip in Southeast Asia Read More
Due to an easy learning style in Grundbog i thai, the demand has been high for the educational Thai-Danish book. Now the English version is released: The Thai Handbook. “On …
Popular Danish-Thai learning book now available in English Read More
Following on previous years’ events the Sweden Malaysia Innovation Initiative returned on 17 November 2015 with an Innovation Day, jointly organized by the Swedish Embassy, Business Sweden and Agensi Inovasi …
Sweden Malaysia Innovation Day 2015 held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
During 30 November – 03 December a Swedish delegation will visit Bangkok ad Manila to meet with agencies, international organisations and local relief organisations. Thailand and the Philippines continue to …
Swedish Disaster Relief Solutions delegations to Philippines and Thailand Read More
When you play futsal without air condition in Thailand, well, it can be a little hot,” 12 Danish ladies agree. The Thai humidity seems to be a mere trifle in …
Danish National Team in the World Deaf Futsal Cup in Bangkok Read MoreChristmas holiday is fast approaching and Changi Airport is now offering holiday-makers and travellers a Norwegian-themed Christmas display at Terminal 3 – including a winterland bouncy castle with a four-metre …
Norwegian Christmas at Changi Airport Read More
The first week of November 2015 was interesting for Swedish Research and Innovation in Singapore! Singapore was the host for The Swedish Academic Collaboration Forum (SACF), a consortium consisting of …
Swedish Academic Collaboration Forum in Singapore 2015 Read More
In early November 2015 Singapore’s incumbent Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, hosted an introductory lunch to meet the European Heads of Missions in Singapore – one of them …
Singapore foreign ministry luncheon for Europe Read More
On Saturday 7 November the Embassy of Denmark, Singapore participated in the 16th annual Ambassador’s Cup at Changi Sailing Club. “Carrying a bit of legacy from our last obtained result …
Denmark at Ambassador’s cup in Singapore Read More
Finnish innovative Plantui Smart gardens is present at the Green Urbanscape Asia fair in Singapore. Minister of National Development Lawrence Wong learned more about Plantui smart gardening from Plantui representatives …
Finnish Smart Gardens in Singapore Read More
October’s ITB Asia Travel Trade Show in Singapore attracted travel agencies and companies from all around the world. A networking reception for Finnish and Singaporean travel agency representatives and professionals …
Finnish travel promotion at ITB ASia Read More
For the first time in Singapore “Nobel Prize Series” visited Singapore for a two-day seminar with discussions about “Future of Learning”. ”Nobel Prize Series Singapore 2015” is produced by Nobel …
Nobel Prize Series debuts in Singapore Read More
On 17 November DABS – Danish Business Association Singapore, Nordea Markets in Singapore and the Danish Embassy hosted a joint lunch event at Singapore Management University on the global economic …
Joint lunch event on the global economic outlook Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore held their annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend from 11 am to 4 pm on both Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2015, with the …
Christmas Bazaar at the Danish Seamen’s Church Read More
Denmark is ranked second in the world at developing talent. This is according to the new World Talent Report 2015 published on November 2015. Denmark being one of the top …
Denmark beats China when it comes to generating new talents Read More
SBAS Ball 2015 – Party of the Year in Singapore Welcome to celebrate Singapore’s Heritage and SG50 with SBAS, on 28 November 7 pm to 1 am at the Churchill …
SBAS Ball 2015 – Party of the Year in Singapore Read More
This year Pippi Longstocking, the strongest and kindest girl in the world, turns 70 years old! Pippi is one of the popular famous Swedish children’s book characters. Pippi is not …
Pippi Longstocking’s 70th Anniversary in Singapore Read More
As by tradition, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore hosted a gathering for returning Singaporean students that have recently completed their exchange studies in Sweden. In mid November 2015 about …
Student dinner at the Swedish Residence Read More