Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish pension funds ATP and PKA say they are ready to invest in companies involved in oil extraction in Burma again, following the government’s change of stance on conditions in …
Danish pension funds to reinvest in Myanmar Read More
Swedish artist Mikael Genberg seems set to fulfill a over-a-decade-old dream of sending a sculpture to the moon, reports the Guardian. A red house with white trim large enough for …
Swedish Artist Wants to Put a Sculpture on the Moon Read More
Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Mikael Hemniti Winther, attended the Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development Gala on May 19 as keynote speaker and honorary Guest. In his …
Danish envoy outlines Green innovation development Read More
Over one third of Danish adults have smoked cannabis at one time or another in their lives, which makes Danes the Eurochamps at firing up a fatty. According to the …
Danes undisputed European champs for cannabis use Read More
Malaysian mobile network operator Celcom Axiata has selected Finnish hardware vendor Nokia’s optimisation services to enhance its network, voice and data quality in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur. Under the …
Nokia to provide network optimisation services for Celcom Read More
Norway’s $860 billion sovereign wealth fund is diversifying investments toward Asian real estate markets. The fund is expected to pick two cities in Asia, including perhaps one of Chinese cities, …
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes Asia Real Estate Market Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs today, May 29, publishes its annual human rights reports. The 2014 reports look at 41 countries in Asia and the Pacific Region. Overall, much …
Sweden maps the situation for Human Rights In SE Asia Read More
The Ministry of Health and the Embassy of Denmark joined hands to organize a workshop on Diabetes on May 29. “Vietnam is among the countries in the world with the …
Novo Nordisk promotes diabetes awareness in Vietnam Read More
On May 28, Vietnam and Denmark signed the Vietnam – Denmark 2014-2015 Action Plan. The plan spells out concrete measures, initiatives and projects to be pursued to implement the Comprehensive …
Denmark-Vietnam signs Action Plan Read More
The Danish jazz ensemble “Martin Jacobsen Trio” will be performing in Phnom Penh on June 12, at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Check the poster for more details and watch below …
Jazz ensemble “Martin Jacobsen Trio” to play in in Phnom Penh Read More
The community of Vietnamese in Sweden grouped up at the Triangeln Square in downtown Malmo in southern Sweden, to march against China’s actions. Representatives of the Communist Party of Sweden …
Vietnamese in Sweden protest against China’s ‘invasion’ Read More
The military government announced the new curfew from midnight to 00.01-04.00 late evening on May 27, and came into effect a few hours later. BTS skytrain, MRT (metro) and BRT …
Military goverment eases curfew to 00.01-04.00 Read More
Danish Women’s Network arranges for the annual Midsummer’s eve celebration on June 7, at the Ambassador’s garden. Everyone is invited to bring family and friends for hotdogs, potato salad, and …
Midsummer’s eve in Ambassador’s garden Read More
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