Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thailand-based Dusit International has repositioned its popular Benjarong Royal Thai cuisine restaurants, taking the brand from its deep, classic roots to give it a contemporary flavour. Spearheading the shift is …
Dusit revamps its Thai cuisine concept led by Danish chef Read More
By Christer Holmvall On Saturday May 24th, the second last SSS golf tournament was played. It was played at Alpine Golf and Country Club and this format was a bit …
Five birdies seal SSS Club Championship victory Read More
Our tour guide gestures down Istedgade street, behind Copenhagen’s Central train station, “This one we say has lort og lagkage,” she remarks. “It means from s–t to pastry. Do you …
Put out the red light: Gentrification of Copenhagen’s Vesterbro Read More
Alongside its global reputation as a peacemaker and generous foreign aid donor, Sweden has become a major supplier of weapons and counts a number of regimes criticized for human rights …
Peace-loving Sweden now world’s major weapons exporter Read More
Writer Henrik List’s latest novel “Solen skinner aldrig på en go-go-bar” takes place in Pattaya. Two Danish journalists are pursuing a famous, but scandal-ridden artist far away from their native …
Danish middleclass values put to the test in a tropical melting pot Read MoreSilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, today launched its inaugural flight to Kalibo, Philippines, the gateway to Boracay. MI599 departed Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 1000 hours and …
SilkAir Sets Course for Kalibo, the Gateway to Boracay – SilkAir Read More
Earlier today, the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association joined forces at their 2nd National Congress in Hanoi to celebrate the strong cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Denmark, and to elect Vice …
Danish-Vietnamese friendship association gets active Read More
“In Denmark we believe in pursuing a healthy lifestyle as well as living in a sustainable environment. I believe that China can solve this daily energy demand challenge if they …
Danish Embassy hosts ‘Climate Race’ in Beijing Read More
Berlingske newspaper reports: “More and more Danes are leaving the country in pursuit of professional and personal fulfillment. We move abroad in order to refine the training, improve career and …
More than 110,000 Danes emigrated in last 5 years Read More
The anti-immigrant Danish People’s Party won the election in Denmark for the European Parliament with 26.7 percent of the votes, according to the final figures released early on May 26. …
Anti-immigrant Danish party wins EU vote Read More
A Swedish Business Delegation comprising high-level representatives from twelve companies, largely based in Singapore, visited Myanmar on 18-20 May 2014. The event was organised by the Embassies of Sweden in …
Swedish Business Delegation to Myanmar Read More
The Myanmar Peace Support Initiative (MPSI), a Norwegian government-backed project to mobilize international support for Burma’s peace process, will continue despite criticism and the fact that it was originally set …
Norway-backed Burma Peace Project Set to Continue Read More
Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia Kai Sauer has touted his country’s famed education system as a pioneering model for Indonesia to aspire to. “We see education as a subject where Finland …
Finland offers education cooperation with Indonesian schools Read More
Swedish ball bearings company SKF Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Energy. The company said the agreement builds on an existing relationship under …
SKF signs strategic partnership with Chinese wind turbine maker Read MoreThe most beautiful coastline in the world will once again be the spectacular backdrop for the world’s cycling elite when they meet in Norway to compete in the northernmost bike …
Arctic Race of Norway 2014: Further Challenges, Further North! Read More
Norwegian lobbying firm First House hit back on Wednesday at “very serious accusations” made by Aftenposten newspaper that “Chinese interests” had hired it to influence the selection of the committee …
Oslo lobbyists deny China Nobel rumour Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Michael Hemniti Winther, believes that Thailand risks further confrontations, if the Army takes sides politically. The Thai people, in general, are not all that surprised …
Danish Ambassador adopts wait-and-see attitude on Thai army´s coup Read More
Finland continues to lead the world in information technology and communication (ICT) competitiveness, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report. The country’s digital ICT infrastructure is considered …
Finland is world’s most ICT-enabled country Read More
Norwegian consultancy group Norconsult refuses to receive a Malaysian NGO delegation in Oslo. Indigenous spokesman Peter Kallang said: “We ask Norconsult to stop assisting Sarawak Energy in destroying our livelihoods”. …
Norwegian consultancy shuns dam-affected Malaysian natives Read More
The Danish fashion brand Soulland, held their grand opening of the first store outside of Copenhagen, yesterday, May 22, at the upscale Central Embassy Mall in Bangkok. The red carpet …
Grand Opening of Danish Fashion Brand Soulland store Read More
Scandinavians interested in following the news have a several options open, as the ICT Ministry has announced that it will not shut down the Internet. This Friday morning, the live news …
Suggested Thai news sources Read More
Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha has declared a coup d’etat to prevent further loss of life and prevent escalation of potentially violent conflict, following a last-minute botched attempt to …
Thailand’s coup d’etat: Military takes over government Read More
What would happen, if the world knew Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen, and the characters from his fairy tales travelled into the future and met the children of …
Danish Fairy Tales at European Literature Days Read More
Norway is planning a major marketing push to win back Norwegian salmon producers’ place in China’s fresh salmon market, which has been partially shut off to them since a diplomatic …
Norway’s salmon sector to regain lost China market share Read More
Thome Ship Management has reached a used milestone by taking over the full management of its first vessel to be flagged under the Danish International Ship Register. The technical and …
Singapore Thome manages its first DIS vessel Read More
Spotify on May 21 announced that it now has 10 million paying subscribers and more than 40 million active users in 56 markets worldwide. “We’ve had an amazing year, growing …
Spotify hits 10 million global subscribers Read More
The former professional footballer, Jan Mølby, will visit the British Club in Singapore in June. On that occasion The British Club will host a Gentlemen’s Black Tie Dinner and all …
Ex-Footballer Jan Mølby to visit Singapore Read More
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) is preparing an extensive investment to develop a new platform on the Phoenix architecture, which will be the base for future car models. This development …
Dogged by financing woes, NEVS halts Saab 9-3 production Read More
A 50-year-old Swedish man reportedly leaped to his death at 2am on May 21 from the third floor of the Absolute Guesthouse opposite Soi Na Nai 2 in Patong after …
Swede dies falling off Phuket guesthouse Read More
May 17 is the day Norwegians everywhere celebrate their National Day. To add to the significance of the annual event, this year also marked the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian …
Norwegian National Day Celebrations in Bangkok Read More
Katja Nordgaard, Norway’s current ambassador to Thailand and former envoy to Burma from 2010 to 2013, has been appointed as Executive Vice President in charge of Coporate Affairs at Telenor …
Norwegian ambassador to join Telenor Group in August Read More
The Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation on May 15 launched the Danish government’s new strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy: “More Trade. New Jobs”. With the new export …
New embassies to help Denmark reach 300 million consumers Read More
Danes living in Beijing are invited to participate in the year’s biggest Danish garden party in China, jointly hosted by the Danish Embassy and the Danish Chamber of Commerce on …
Danish Embassy, businesses jointly host Midsummer celebration in Beijing Read More
This morning, May 21, The Malaysian Danish Business Council hosted a breakfast Dialogue, where the group CEO and publisher of The Edge, Mr. Ho Kay Tat, presented the subject on …
Breakfast dialogue on media challenges Read MoreThe European Union issued a statement on May 20 on the situation in Thailand, expressing concern over the latest developments in which 0the military has imposed martial law all over …
Martial Law in Thailand – Day 2 Read More
Norway’s central unit for fighting economic and environmental crimes has submitted a report concerning a corruption case involving a Sarawak state-owned energy firm to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), a …
Norway reports Sarawak energy firm to Malaysian anti-graft body Read More
Total Access Communication PLC. or dtac today launched its Safe Internet initiative for Thailand to provide children and new users with the tools and awareness necessary to safely navigate the …
dtac/Telenor promotes safe internet for Thai children Read More
By Christer Holmvall On a great Saturday in late April the Blufox-Oakwood Asia golf tournament was held at Rachakram Golf outside of Bangkok. The tournament saw Bjarne Kjersner (first from …
Bjarne Kjersner clinches MVP, with two tourneys to go Read More
Thailand’s army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha announced at 3 in the morning of Tuesday 20 May that the army had imposed martial law in all of Thailand. He made it clear that …
Martial Law in Thailand – Day 1 Read More
On 15 May, Finland and China signed a cooperation agreement concerning built environments. It is hoped that the agreement will provide new opportunities for Finnish cleantech and construction companies in …
Finland, China in cooperation pact on built environments Read More
As part of the Innovative Sweden Exhibition, a 3-day SLC Creative Workshop was organised on 12-15 May 2014. The event took place at Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences’ (i3L) …
“Smart Living Challenge” in Jakarta Read More
Telecommunication services provider DiGi.Com Bhd (DiGi) has appointed Lars-Ake Norling as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective August 1, 2014. The company in a statement to Bursa Malaysia yesterday …
Telenor’s DiGi appoints new CEO for Malaysia Read More
Barack Obama’s administration rebuked Norway after he won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, saying it was an awkward honor for an as-yet untested leader, a Norwegian diplomat revealed on May …
US rebuked Norway after Obama Nobel Prize: envoy Read More
A Danish woman claimed she was ‘cheated’ of THB10,000 after a European-looking man who first asked for financial help but then escaped with the money she had withdrawn from a …
Danish woman ‘swindled’ by European-looking man Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has taken the initiative to arrange for an exclusive film screening of Danish film “The Hunt” at the most luxurious cinema lounge in Thailand. The …
Exclusive screening of award-winning Danish film Read More
The Swedish Priest and Deacon in China, Lennart and Lis Hamark, will relocate this summer. The couple will say farewell to the Swedish communities in Shanghai on 24 May and …
Swedish Priest couple relocating Read More
Who will do what in the event of a major crisis or large scale incident in Singapore which affects Norwegian citizens or assets? How will Singaporean authorities respond; what are …
NBAS invites for security forum Read More
Finnair customers will soon have the option of dropping their checked baggage at a self-service bag drop unit immediately after check-in. Together with Finavia, Finnair will install 10 self-service bag …
Finnair launches easy-to-use self-service bag drop machines at Helsinki Airport Read More
Customers can taste, shop and enjoy special gifts IKEA Bangna is inviting Thais to join their celebration of the traditional Swedish Midsommar festival(Midsummer celebration) with a range of activities …
IKEA Bangna invites Thais to join in Celebration of Midsommar Festival Read More
On 15 May 2014, TSCC joined the conference co-organized by the European ASEAN Business Centre (EABC) and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce (JFCCT) at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit hotel. The …
Swecham debates Digital TV era Read More