Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China Ming Yang Wind Power announced on June 12 that it has entered into a heads of agreement with Marin Energi Testcenter AS (“MetCentre”) to erect a 6.0MW Super Compact …
Chinese firm to install offshore wind turbine generators in Norway Read More
The Food Week in Jakarta, that took place last week was a good example of the contributions done by Danida. Most of what DBP does, however, is to assist with …
Danida Business Partnership in Indonesia(see video) Read MoreAbout 200 people gathered at the Polo Club in Singapore on June 6, to celebrate the Swedish National Day. The chairman of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association Maggan Kullberg-Stampe welcomed …
Swedish National Day Celebrations in Singapore Read More
The Malaysian Danish Business Council held a unique and entertaining dinner show at the Danish residence yesterday, June 11, with guest speaker Thomas Brandt, GM of the German Chamber of …
“China in those days” Chamber dinner Read MoreSweden takes a lead role at the energy- and envirotech expo EnerChina, taking place in Beijing 8-11 June. Showcasing Swedish solution in cleantech, the Swedish pavilion aims at helping China face …
Swedish cleantech solutions displayed at EnerChina expo Read More
“Dear Nora”, an adaptation of Norwegian world-famous author Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” is staged at the Drama Centre Black Box, in Singapore, from 18th to 22nd June 2014. ‘A …
Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” in Singapore Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Thailand in conjunction with the National Day of Sweden. In the image, from left, are Peter Bjork -Executive Director, Jan …
Double Thai-Swedish Celebrations Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office Yangon was officially opened on Sweden’s National Day June 6th by Sweden’s Ambassador Klas Molin and H.E U Thant Kyaw, Deputy Minister of Foreign …
Opening of the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Yangon Read More
Next to embedding a chip in your shoulder, registering yourself on Danskerlisten is one of the smartest things you can do to give you family and friends peace of mind …
Register yourself @ Danskerlisten Read More
Last week, the Danida Business Partnerships department of the Danish Embassy in Jakarta was visited by a delegation of 10 Danish food sector companies. From seafood and meat ingredient producers …
Food Week 2014 in Indonesia Read More
The Danish Minister of the Environment Ms Kirsten Brosbøl visited Singapore last week during Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). The Minister had a tight programme with lots of interesting meetings …
Danish Minister of Environment visits Singapore Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam, launches this year’s Talent Prize with the theme Climate Change in Photography. The Talent Prize 2014 has a Grand Prize worth USD 2,500. Besides the …
Embassy in Hanoi Launches Talent Prize 2014 Read More
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, the legendary Peter Schmeichel, payed a visit to Singapore this weekend, June 7-8, for a meet-and-greet session, as well as a soccer clinic, hosted by Sony …
Peter Schmeichel visits Singapore Read More
Innovation House Shanghai has recently opened its doors to encourage Norwegian entrepreneurs, tech start-ups and small- and medium-sized companies to gain foothold and develop their businesses in fast-growing China. As …
Norwegian Incubator open in Shanghai Read More
On Saturday, June 7, The royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, hosted a midsummer party arranged by the Danish Womens’ Network. The Danish ambassador Michael H. Winther gave a speech and …
Midsummer Party at the Embassy Read More
Sweden opened its first embassy office in Burma on June 6. The two countries have had relations since 1955, but Swedish officials previously worked with their Burmese counterparts while based …
Sweden opens first embassy in Myanmar Read More
MANILA, Philippines—The “impressive growth” the Philippines has achieved in recent years convinced Denmark to reopen its embassy in Manila after 12 years of managing its affairs here through Kuala Lumpur, …
Philippines gains convince Denmark to reopen embassy Read More
DIGILE, the Finnish Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation in Internet Economy, broadens its offerings to the Finnish companies and organisations that are interested in business opportunities in China. …
DIGILE promotes, Sino-Finnish innovation partnership Read More
The largest group among 12,991 people who have become Swedish citizens during the last five months 2014 are from Iraq, local media reported on June 6. But Thais immigrating to …
Thais among largest immigrant groups to settle in Sweden Read More
The theme for the Swedish National Day 6 June 2014 in Hanoi is “Fire and Ice”, with Sweden symbolizing ice and Vietnam symbolizing fire. The Swedish Embassy chose this theme thinking …
National Day Celebrations at Swedish Embassy in Hanoi Read More
A Dane who was the target of two Australians when they opened fire with a gun on a man passing by on a motorcycle in a Phuket street, but shot …
Phuket expat charged with murder in Denmark Read More
Sunday, June 8, the day of the pentecost-service at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, also the marked the farewell to reverend Eva Marie Jansvik and her husband, day to day church-conductor …
Reverend farewell at Seamen’s-Church in Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Finland joined Finnish companies in promoting Finnish clean technology solutions to over 300 listeners at the Renewable Energy Asia 2014 Conference in Bangkok. Finland might be small …
Finland touts Cleantech solutions in Thailand Read More
Diva Thanh Lam together with Tri Minh and Martin Jacobsen Trio in Danish Ambassadors John Nielsen´s garden yesterday when the Danish Constitution Day was celebrated. Vice minister Tran Hong Ha, …
Diva Thanh Lam celebrated the Danish Constitution Day in Vietnam Read More
This Friday, 6 June, it’s time to celebrate the Swedish National Day at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing. Like previous years the event is expected to attract a wide …
Swedish National Day celebration at the Embassy in Beijing Read More
Notorious football match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal has been released from police custody, after the District Court of Vantaa on 28 May sentenced him to a three-month probation order for border …
Finland releases international football match-fixer Read More
North Energy confirmed Thursday that it has signed a deal to sell a five-percent holding in Norwegian Sea production licenses 591 and 591B to Lime Petroleum Norway – a subsidiary …
Lime Buys Norwegian License Stakes Read More
Taiwan has asked Denmark to correct information on the website of its foreign ministry that shows Taiwan as part of China, a Taiwanese official said on Wednesday. “Our representative office …
Denmark govt told Taiwan is not part of China Read More
The Thai Embassy in Stockholm has issued a warning to Thai nationals seeking employment as berry pickers in Sweden to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous job placement agents. Would-be berry …
Thai Embassy issues warning to Sweden-bound berry pickers Read More
On 5 June, The Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand visited The Pavena Foundation for women and children on the occasion of International Day against Human Trafficking. Together with the Ambassadors from …
Join Hands to end Human Trafficking Read More
Photographer: Disraporn Yatprom [wzslider autoplay=”true”] Do yourself a favour: Take time out to enjoy in the currently ongoing Scandinavian Food Festival at Westin Grande Sukhumvit! ScandAsia was privileged to be …
Savor the flavors of Scandinavia Read More
The Malaysian couple found guilty of beating their children in Sweden are to be freed in July and September respectively, said Ketereh MP Tan Sri Annuar Musa. The announcement was …
Swedish child abuse couple to be released in July and September Read More
Swedish-Indonesian Workshop on innovative science for a sustainable future had a variety of subjects on the programme this week. On June 2, the University of Indonesia organized a workshop in collaboration with …
Innovative Sweden in Jakarta continues Read More
A broad majority of parliament today approved dual citizenship in Denmark on June 4. The new law will permit Danes to apply for citizenship of another country without losing their …
Dual citizenship approved by Danish parliament Read More
The Danish company Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,400 employees and more …
More Danish investments in Vietnam Read More
The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and the Danish Ministry of the Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 3, to deepen cooperation between the …
Singapore and Denmark sign “MOU” to deepen environmental and water relations Read More
Swedish businesses introduced intelligent waste and water treatment technology to Vietnamese partners at a seminar in Hanoi on May 22. The “Swedish green technology” seminar held by Swedish Environmental Technologies …
Sweden highlights intelligent Cleantech in Vietnam Read More
Thomas Harr, who has spent seven years at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered, returns home to Danske Bank as head of currency and raw-material analysis, finanswatch.dk wrote on May 3. …
Senior-analyst returns to Danske Bank after years in Singapore Read More
Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing held its annual Open Denmark Day on the first day of the three-day-long Dragon Boat Festival vacation. The Open Denmark Day celebrates the friendship between …
Embassy hosts Open Denmark Day in Beijing Read More
The number of foreigners in Norwegian prisons has quadrupled in the past 14 years. The reason: the jails are too nice – at least according to some lawyers and police …
Norway’s ‘cushy’ prisons attract foreign cons Read MoreScandinavian luxury lifestyle brand Georg Jensen recently treated privileged guests to an exceptional trip down memory lane in the fashion of a delectable visual feast. Held at the elegant and …
Georg Jensen marks 110th anniversary at Singapore bash Read More
Vietnam Mountain Marathon might be among the most beautiful marathon races in the world. The race will take place for the second time later this year in the beautiful mountains …
Danish Embassy co-hosts Vietnam’s Mountain Marathon Read More
After having heard much about “the world’s most liveable city”, “the world’s bicycling capital”, and a city that wants to become CO2 neutral by 2025 and achieve a vision of …
KL Mayor and staff explore Copenhagen on bicycle tour Read More
The Danish model of sustainable development was lauded yesterday at the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit — which are being held currently — but it …
World Cities Summit lauds Danish sustainable development model Read More
Phuket Tourist Police volunteers spent two days over the weekend helping a Swedish tourist, identified as Karl Berglund, 67, find his hotel again after he checked in, went out and …
Dude, where’s my hotel? Read More
The May 16 announcement that Norway’s former ambassador to Burma, Katja Nordgaard, will soon take a position with Telenor, the majority state-owned Norwegian telecommunications firm that signed a lucrative deal …
Former Norway Envoy’s Telenor Move Raises Eyebrows Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand, Katja Nordgaard, went on a field visit 29-30 of May organized by RECOFTC to the Karen villages Ban Mae Kapoo and Ban Mae Lankham in Sa …
Field trip to Chiang Mai Read More
A new Danish strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy has just been launched. The new strategy includes Vietnam together with other major growth markets. “The government is now launching …
New Danish strategy for export and economic diplomacy includes Vietnam Read More
One Pillar Pagoda, Hoi An Beach, Nha Trang: these are just a few of the many sites that form the backdrops of photos shot by a globe-trotting Scottish couple. And …
Traveling Lego couple visits Vietnam Read More
The military coup in Thailand has not had an impact on the planned delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets with supplies and support, with the Thais now in possession of …
Thailand’s coup not affecting Swedish Gripen deal Read More