Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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of THB10,000 after a European-looking man who first asked for financial help but then escaped with the money she had withdrawn from a …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
Denmark will be the first country to sell sausages and other heat-treated meat products in China. During his recent visit to China, Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Dan …
Denmark first in world to export sausages to China Read More
This week, the three winners of the Talent Prize 2013, Phan Thi Khanh An, Nguyen Phuoc Vinh and Hoang Huu Gia Han, are exploring the capital of Denmark. The three …
First impressions from Copenhagen Read More
TripleNine, a Danish producer of fishmeal and fish oil, will build a new factory in China to produce fish meal for animal feed. The Danish company wants to gain greater …
Danish fishmeal producer builds factory in China Read More
Three activists from the Save Sarawak Rivers, the non-governmental rights organisation that is opposed to the state’s plan to build a series of hydro-electric dams, are now in Europe to …
Malaysian anti-dam activists take their fight to Norway, Switzerland Read More
Do you miss following your favorite home team live? Watching the Norwegian live knitting show? The Swedish Hollywood Wives? A quick search on the web shows there is a huge …
TV from your home country Read More
The first Swan ever sold to China, a Swan 60, has just been launched at Nautor’s Swan in Pietarsaari, Finland. The performance oriented 60-footer was commissioned by a Chinese owner …
Hi-end Finnish racing yacht sets sail for China Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador in the Philippines, Knut Solem, has left office on April 30. He will be replaced by Erik Førner although a precise date on when he takes office …
Change of guard at Norwegian Embassy in Manila Read MoreFBC Luncheon with Konecranes President and CEO Pekka Lundmark The President and CEO of Konecranes talked on May 7th at a FBC, Singapore, Luncheon on the topic “My two years …
FBC Luncheon with Konecranes Read More
The world’s smallest 5-mode LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation modem, the Ericsson M7450, is fully tested and certified by China Mobile First devices integrating the Ericsson M7450 will be on the …
China Mobile certifies Ericsson’s LTE advanced modem Read More
The Danish parliament has been forced to take down a new video urging people to vote in the upcoming European elections – because its combination of sex and graphic violence …
Danish parliament uses sex, gore to encourage youths to vote Read More
Oslo has faced public criticism for its decision to snub the Tibetan spiritual leader, who was in Norway to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, the …
Dalai Lama snub is Norway’s ‘necessary sacrifice’ Read More
Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) and Bank of China have entered into a EUR 100 million Master Export Credit Facility Agreement for the financing of environmental projects and Swedish clean …
Swedish Export Credit Corp, Bank of China in Environmental Tech pact Read More
Major General Kristin Lund, of Norway, has become the first woman ever to serve as Force Commander in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, it was announced on May 12. Secretary-General …
Norwegian General is 1st woman to command UN peacekeeping Read More
The Asia Pacific region records by far the highest rates of human trafficking in the world. In 2012, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimated that 20.9 million persons are in …
New regional initiative to combat trafficking in persons Read More
The Danish company Damco opened a new warehouse in Hai Phong in early May. Damco is a pioneer in the logistic sector in Vietnam with more than 400 employees and …
Denmark’s Damco invest in Hai Phong logistic hub Read More
KOTA BARU: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has been sending to the Swedish government the situation report on the four children of a Malaysian couple jailed in the …
14 reports sent to Swedish govt on jailed couple’s kids Read More
JAKARTA — Indonesia is home to one of the largest areas of tropical rainforest in the world – and has one of the highest rates of deforestation. Now, signs of …
Indonesia Still Struggling to Manage Natural Rainforests Read More
Jakarta. United Tractors — a subsidiary of Astra International — and Scania showcased the Swedish manufacturer’s latest double- cabin bus to Jakarta government officials on Thursday, marking efforts by the …
Sweden’s Scania Seeks to Supply TransJakarta Buses Read More
For many Ikea means a weekend trip to the shops, but the Swedish flatpack furniture giant on Friday unveiled plans to make it a much more cultural experience by turning …
Ikea to open museum in its first shop in Sweden Read More
The Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society (SPAS) held a unique photo exhibition known as “The Vanishing Tribes of Burma” and an event, in Kägelbanan, Southern Theatre, Stockholm, Sweden, on 6-7 …
Peace activists discuss Rohingya issue in Sweden Read More
Stein Erik Hagen, chairman of Norwegian conglomerate Orkla Asa, told Norwegian newspaper VG that China should qualify for the Nobel Peace Prize for bringing hundreds of millions of people out …
At Least One Person Thinks China Deserves A Nobel Peace Prize Read More
People who frequently argue with family and friends or worry too much about their loved ones, are up to three times as likely to die in middle age, compared to …
Constant Arguing With Friends Can Put You In An Early Grave Read More
ScandShop in Thailand is a website dedicated to selling products from back home to Danes, Swedes, Norwegian and Finns living in Thailand – or products that are almost as good …
ScandShop in Thailand open for business Read More
Finnair is set to open a new Premium Lounge directly adjacent to the award-winning Finnair Lounge near Gate 36 in the non-Schengen area of Helsinki Airport. The Premium Lounge, designed …
Finnair puts finishing touches to new Premium Lounge Read More“Grundlovsfest” in the Danish Seamen’s Church. “Grundlovsdag” (Constitution Day) is an annual celebration of the introduction of the first Danish constitution in1849. As previous years the Danish seamen’s church marks this day with a fun filled summer party including …
DABS organizes Grundlovsfest Read More
Thai – Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) joined the latest event “Joint Chamber’s Breakfast Seminar” on May 8, 2014 at Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel. The Breakfast seminar organised from 7:30 …
Joint Chamber Breakfast Seminar Read More
The Swedish band Postiljonen is playing on Sunday, May 11, at at La Fenetre Soleil, 44 Ly Tu Trong, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Postiljonen has been compared …
Swedish band Postiljonen to play in HCMC Read More
An evening reception held at the residence of Finnish Ambassador Gustafsson on May 5 was attended by Finnish and Chinese health and elderly care service operators. Minister Risikko briefed the …
Sino-Finnish cooperation in elderly care services Read More
Denmark has just pledged USD 80.6 million to The Global Environment Facility Fund to improve the global environment and prevent climate change. “There is a need for massive support for …
Denmark donates US$11 million for environmental projects in Vietnam Read More
The Innovative Sweden Exhibition opened in Jakarta on May 6, at the Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L). This kicks off a month of intense activity related to various …
Innovative Sweden exhibition kicks off in Jakarta Read More
Nordic airlines Norwegian and Finnair announced on Wednesday soaring losses in the first quarter amid controversies over measures to cut staff costs. Read more: Global Post
Finnair, Norwegian post soaring losses amid staff disputes Read More
The Danish Embassy on May 2 participated in the premiere of “Sebelum Pagi Terulang Kembali“– a movie about a family where a conflict of interest aggravates to corruption and bribery. …
Denmark-funded Indonesian film advocates against corruption Read More
COPENHAGEN: Austria’s bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst has hogged the limelight ahead of Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final, but things have gotten hairy for her among socially conservative Europeans, including …
Bearded Eurovision drag queen stirs controversy Read More
Church of Sweden has employed two Christian social workers to help the many Swedes in Thailand in need of assistance. The two new staff – called deacons – will focus …
Church of Sweden starts two year social project in Thailand Read More
The Danish Astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015 has now been given a name: iriss. The name of the mission is a combination of …
Space Mission with Danish Astronaut is Named iriss Read More
The Chinese company CECEP has invested in Danish biogas technology to develop solutions that can reduce pollution from restaurant waste in Chinese cities. The Danish city of Nyborg has received …
Chinese company invests in joint biogas tech research in Denmark Read More