Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new campaign, “Brighter Lives for Refugees”, will run at the IKEA Bangna store in Bangkok from today to 29 March 2014. For every LEDARE light-emitting diode bulb sold during …
IKEA Brings Sustainable Lighting to Families in Refugee Camps Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark has launched the largest reform and modernisation of the Danish Foreign Service in recent times, which includes opening an Embassy in Manila. The …
Denmark to open Embassy in The Philippines Read More
Norway’s Jo Nesbø’s second Harry Hole novel has topped the prestigious New York Times’ bestseller list on its American release. “This is the first time Nesbø tops what it is …
Fiction on murder of Norwegian envoy in Bkk tops NY Times’ bestsellers Read More
“It was the song about “De 10 smaa cyklister” all over again. Only 3 brave vikings, Claus Birk (organizer), Claus Gundersen and Hans Henrik Melchior turned up at the beginning …
Viking Wheelers Pattaya trip Read More
Economic expansion and growing middle-class have made Indonesia an attractive market to an increasing number of Danish companies wishing to export to this Southeast Asian country. But widespread corruption in …
Danish businesses eye Indonesia’s rising global profile Read More
Mendor, Finnish diabetes technology company, continues rapid growth and is happy to announce yet another international distributor, Mendor has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Beijing Tagene Medical Co., Ltd. …
Finland’s Mendor targets China’s diabetes patients Read MoreA 49 year-old man from Birkenes in Norway died Monday in an drowning accident. Press officer Frode Andersen from the Norwegian Foreign Department could Monday confirm that a 49 year-old …
Norwegian man drowns in Koh Samui Read More
About 150 Danish-Thais participated in a demonstration, arranged by People´s Democratic Reform Committee, Denmark, in Copenhagen on February 22 to show solidarity with the ongoing anti-government protesters in Thailand. They …
Danish-Thais hold anti-Yingluck government protest in Copenhagen Read More
Ms Kristina Kühnelm, Head of Development Cooperation, Swedish Embassy, made a speech at the opening of the National Conference on Education, “Promoting Integrity to Strengthen the Quality of Education in Cambodia”, …
Swedish Embassy speech on education in Cambodia Read MorePhuket police said a 25-year-old Finnish tourist was killed after he was hit by a car while crossing a street early in the morning of 22 February, according to Phuket …
Finnish tourist killed in road accident in Phuket Read More
The Malaysian unit of Norwegian telecom firm Telenor reported sales and core earnings slightly above average forecasts for the fourth quarter and expects sales to grow by four to six …
Telenor’s Malaysia unit beats Q4 earnings forecasts Read More
Finland’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Koskinen and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Chen of China, signed a co-operation agreement on water. The pact will open up opportunities and demand …
Finland, China signs water cooperation pact Read More
Denmark’s fruit-concentrate company, Orana, attributes its success to an early entry to Vietnam The company continued to enjoy healthy revenue growth from 184 million kroner to 220 million last year …
Danish fruit-concentrate producer’s focus on Vietnam pays off Read More
Some foreign buyers, like Sweden’s H&M, are fleeing China for Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, not just for cheaper labour but also because of rising tensions between the workers and their …
H&M, other buyers flee China for SE Asia, Bangladesh Read More
Reports by the international news agency Reuters indicate that plans may be afoot to re-launch production of Fisker electric cars. Two years ago production was discontinued at Valmet Automotive in …
Chinese owner to resume Fisker e-car production in Finland Read More
Wind turbines produced by China’s Dongfang Electric Corp Ltd will soon be used in a wind power plant in Sweden, the company authorities said on 21 February. According to the …
Chinese wind turbines to enter Swedish market Read More
A Danish father and his young son was hospitalised after two speedboats collided at sea about one kilometre from Krabi’s popular tourist attraction of Ao Nang this afternoon. Six people …
Danish father & son among tourists hurt in Krabi boating accident Read More
Oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk has received a permanent license to operate container business activities in Myanmar, it said in a statement on Friday, February 21. Since the European Union …
Maersk gets permanent licence to operate in Myanmar Read More
Due to ongoing fierce competition from low-cost airlines, SAS is considering dropping flight routes to and from Bangkok completely. Scandinavian Airline Service made a decision last year to discontinue its …
SAS considers discontinuing flights to Bangkok Read MoreThe Swedish Church in Singapore, had the big screen up last night for a patriotic event, when the Swedish Winter Olympic Game contenders in Sochi, competed to add more gold …
Swedish Olympic Games night at Swedish Church Read More
The Philippine government on Friday said it has sought the assistance of Norway to determine how peace negotiations with leftist rebel group Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) can move …
Philippines Wants Norway to Mediate Talks With Rebels Read More
The first Mix-balut arrangement of 2014, took place on Friday, February 21, at L’Opera Restaurant and Wine Bar. Balut is an ongoing traditional dice-game played with enthusiasm amongst the Danes …
First Mix-Balut event of the year Read More
Sweden’s IKEA Group, the world’s biggest retailer of home furnishings, has started work on a new store in Xi’an, in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. With a total investment of 108 …
New IKEA store in NW China Read More
Joakim Ekendahl and Wej Supaporn recently completed a fulfilling journey from Sweden to Thailand on bicycle. Over mountain tops, through deserts and snow, more than fifteen thousand kilometers in the …
The first kilometer is the hardest Read More
26-year old Anna Nordqvist was yesterday victorious at the Siam County Club Pattaya Old Course in the Honda LPGA, firing a 68 in the final round and claiming the prize …
Swede wins LPGA tournament in Pattaya Read More
The Arctic Ambassador the Kingdom of Denmark and the Deputy Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs of Greenland visited China on February 17-20 to discuss ways to increase cooperation between China …
Danish Arctic delegation seeks China’s cooperation Read More
The upcoming Annual General Meeting at Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce on Thursday February 27 could bring about major changes on the board of directors of the Chamber. Five members must …
Board changes under way in Dancham Read More
Did you know that Sweden is the world’s most successful exporter of chart music, in relation to GDP? From ABBA to Swedish House Mafia and Robyn, via Roxette and The …
8 reasons why Sweden rocks Read More
Several Danish travel agencies arrange trips to orphanages as a part of package tours to Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. The Chairman of Børns Vilkår, Peter Albæk, a Danish children’s organisation, …
Unethical “orphanage-tourism” for visiting Danes in SE Asia Read More
A federal lawmaker urged Putrajaya today to set up a special oil fund for Malaysians like Norway’s pension fund, which recently ballooned to US$828.66 billion (RM2.7 trillion) and turned every …
Malaysian lawmaker wants Norway-style oil fund Read More
Danish-UK pork manufacturer Tulip has set its sights on China after the company invested US$62m into upgrading its facilities for export markets. Read more: Just Food
Tulip eyes Chinese expansion Read More
Despite constantly-updated, stern travel advisories issued to visiting Scandinavian citizens by their respective governments, the Swedish, Norwegian and Danish embassies appear to be more or less accommodating to the ongoing …
Scandinavian embassies urge caution – not panic Read More
This year’s Norway-Asia Business Summit, held in Bangkok on the April 24, highlights opportunities and challenges for Norwegian businesses in this fast-growing region. Inspiring speakers deliver expert advice and insights …
Keeping Norwegian business’ competitive Read More
Danish Ambassador, Mikael Winther, inaugurated the new Designers Field factory, on February 19. Designers Field is a Bangkok based Scandinavian interior design manufacturer. The new factory is 600 square meters …
Scandinavian Design Factory Inaugurated by Danish Ambassador Read More
A seminar titled Short Lived Climate Forcers, was held in Beijing on January 15 and 16, jointly organized by the Swedish Ministry of Environment, The Environmental Protection Agency and China´s …
Swedish, Chinese scientists discuss climate issues in Beijing Read More
Today, Ambassador Ewa Polano met with Vice Minister of Health Dr. Ali Ghufron to discuss increased collaboration in the health care sector, including finalizing negotiations on a Memorandum of Understanding …
Sweden, Indonesia discuss initiative on heart surgery Read More
M-Link is a company officially appointed by Nokia (Thailand) to oversee administration of the Nokia Care Center. The company provides comprehensive after-sales services in the areas of Nokia mobile phones …
Nokia Care Center targeted by Thai anti-Shinawatra movement Read More
“Maid needed”, “maid wanted”, “household service needed”. These ads are many and everywhere in Bangkok. Steen Emborg, age 46, was out running one day and was getting tired of seeing …
Reliable maids, at your service Read More
Ms. Una Skram has recently been appointed the new coordinator at Norwegian Business Association Secretariat in Singapore. She is excited about her new job. “First of all, I would like …
New coordinator at NBAS Read More
Niels Gisli has started a fundraising campaign on his own to help the victims of the devastating typhoon in The Philippines rebuild their lives. The money he has collected through …
Danish samaritan raises funds for typhoon victims Read More
Arla Foods reports its 2013 results announcing its highest Performance Price ever in its history and an improved balance sheet. This is as a result of a strong European business …
Arla’s 2013 revenue in China jumps 60 % Read More
Global brands Puma and H&M are among a group of international buyers met Cambodian government officials in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, only weeks ahead of planned labour action that could …
H&M, int’l brands discuss labour issues with Cambodia Read More
The Danish Trade Council and DANIDA business partnership, hosted a well-attended workshop on making CSR an integral part of the Danish companies identity on a strategic level, on January 22-23. …
DANIDA and Danish Trade Council joint workshop in Jakarta Read MoreThe restaurant, “Little Denmark”, was crammed to the very last seat on February 15, when 64 members of the Danish society, “Danskerklubben, held a network-gathering. Chef “Kurt” did the cooking …
Massive turnout for networking event at “Little Denmark” Read More
A new report from the Danish NGO, DanWatch, shows that child labour is being used at shrimp-processing plants in Thailand. Denmark is importing big amounts of shrimps and prawns, from …
Shrimp-exporting Asian countries exploit child labour Read More
With the help of the Asian Development Bank and the Norwegian government, Myanmar is embarking on an ambitious 7-year tourism development to put in place a responsible tourism policy, build …
Myanmar develops ‘responsible tourism’ with help from Norway, ADB Read More
The future looked bright for Brian Jensen. He had just finish his educations as a blacksmith when an accident left him disabled and reliant on a wheelchair. Brian turned the …
Heartaching disabled Dane sets up wheelchair charity Read More
Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Petroleum) is pleased to announce that it has commenced the exploration drilling in the Baronang PSC, Natuna Sea, Indonesia using the drilling rig Hakuryu 11. Balqis-01 …
Lundin starts exploration drilling in Indonesia’s Natuna Sea Read More
The Chief of Staff of the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) Rear-Admiral (RADM) Jan Thörnqvist was conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), or the Meritorious Service Medal …
Swedish navy chief receives Singapore’s military honour Read More
Napkins sold by Swedish furniture giant IKEA have been identified as one of several substandard items sold in China and Hong Kong after undergoing tests by the Beijing Consumer Association, …
IKEA napkins among ‘substandard’ paper towels sold in China Read More