Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The chairwoman of the Danish Parliament’s Business, Growth and Export committee, Ms. Karin Gaardsted, was on a visit to Beijing from January 16-18. During her visit to Beijing, chairwoman Gaardsted …
Danish MP’s on-site inspection of business venture in China Read More
On January 18, Professor Flemming Besenbacher from the Nanocentre of Aarhus University Denmark was given the 2012 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award of the People’s Republic of China. The …
Danish scientist awarded China’s top scientist prize Read More
ISDA – the Inle Special Development Association will grow fruit and vegetables with reduced use of chemicals, mainly for foreign consumers. According to the Myanmar Times, the Inle-based organization will …
Norwegian-funded project helps Myanmar grow produce Read More
Police have issued an arrest warrant for the man believed to have drugged a Karon hotel receptionist on Monday and made off with B3 million worth of belongings from security …
Dane wanted for Phuket hotel robbery Read MoreOn January 18th 83 Danes were networking at the Danish-owned restaurant “Snoopy” in Hua Hin. Owner Hans Madsen and Chef Gert Rask provided a fantastic buffet and made everyone feel …
83 Danes networking in Hua Hin Read More
The Scandinavian Siam Society (SSS) website was hacked again yesterday for the third time in a month, said the association’s chairman Robert Kronberg. Kronberg said he is perplexed by the …
SSS website is hacked ‘for the third time’ Read More
Monday the 7 January was the inauguration for the new location at Alma Link building of the VFS visa application centre in Bangkok issuing visas for Sweden, Denmark and Norway. …
New Visa-centre for Sweden, Denmark and Norway inaugurated Read MoreOn 14 January 2013 the Danish Embassy’s Consular Section participated together with SOS International insurance company in a seminar hosted by Thai International to inspect the facilities for treatment …
Danish embassy at Suvarnabhumi’s treatment facility seminar Read MoreSwedish home furnishing retailer Inter Ikea Group might acquire a stake in property developer Sentul City as it enters the Indonesian market. Ikea might buy the stake through its subsidiary …
Ikea may buy part of Sentul City Read MoreA feast of music, food, and entertainment is awaiting for families to enjoy at the 8th annual KIS Fun Fair on Jan 26. [wzslider autoplay=”true” info=”true”] To be held at …
Weekend Fun Fair at KIS Read More
A Swede accused of a 25 million SEK (115 million baht) fraud and tax evasion and a Frenchman wanted for rape have been arrested Thursday on Phuket on international warrants, …
Swede napped for 115 million baht fraud Read MoreThe Nordic Chambers in Singapore invited Christian Clausen, President of the European Banking Federation and CEO of Nordea Bank for a Luncheon seminar at the Cricket Club on 7th January …
Well-attended Nordic Luncheon Read More
A Danish national was killed in a hit-and-run accident last Saturday in La Union, police said Monday. Police Officer Eric Boac identified the victim as Helge Jensen, 50, who was …
Danish national killed in La Union road accident, the Philippines Read MoreOn Jan 9, an Indonesian city of Palu has signed a contract with Biogas Systems AB on the renewable energy project. Palu City, represented by the Vice Mayor of Palu, …
Palu City and Swedish company signed a biogas plant contract Read MoreDavid Roegen, 22, died Monday morning in Pattaya, Thailand when he fell from a balcony on the 23rd floor at Jomtien Condominium. “We can confirm that a Dane has died …
Young Dane plunged to death in Pattaya Read More
Oslo City Court believes it was Noppadol Wanthaphirom, 31, who shot Einar Opsahl, 35, in the head at close range at a taxi stand in Bislett, Norway, in 2011. He …
Norway’s dilemma on an immigrated convict Read More
The Danish car designer Henrik Fisker tries to rise new funding for his car company in China. The company has not built a car in six months, Reuters news agency …
Danish car designer looking to China for salvation Read More
The crew of a Danish ship – two Danes and four Filippinos – has spent nearly two years in the hands of Somali pirates, but the media has chosen to …
Danish ship crew two years in captivity Read More
On Jan 9, Danish Embassy opened its door to 5 Thai students who will be doing an exchange-student programme in Denmark for a year to get the first glimpse of …
Orientation at the Danish Embassy Read More
Three Nordic films have made nominated for the prestigious 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood. Vying for Best Foreign Language Film are the Danish historical drama A Royal Affair and Norwegian …
3 Nordic films nominated for the Oscars Read More
The accused Swedish killer of a New Zealand man stabbed to death in Pattaya following an argument over a dog has fled Thailand. In August 2012, police arrested 40-year-old Swede …
Alleged Swedish murderer flees Thailand Read More
Swedish Prosecutors say they have issued international arrest warrants for two Britons suspected of smuggling over a ton of Chinese garlic into Sweden. Mr. Thomas Ahlstrand, deputy chief prosecutor at …
Sweden is after two Brits for Chinese garlic smuggling Read More
Swedish carmaker Volvo, owned by China’s Geely, expects a tough 2013 as it said the company’s sales fell 6.1 percent last year, including double-digit drops in China and Sweden and …
Volvo sees tough 2013 as its sales dropped last year Read More
The broadly-based European Social Survey indicates that the Finns, and people in the other Nordic countries, have a more positive attitude in general toward immigration and immigrants than in most …
Survey indicates Nordic countries more open to immigration Read MoreWhen was the last time you rented a car to move around on a business trip or a planned family vacation? Do you recall what kind of an experience did …
Top 3 Car Trouble Tips In Asia Read More
The prosecutor has asked that a court in Hässleholm jail a 52-year-old Swedish man for 14 years if he is found guilty on Thursday of ordering 18 rapes on Filipino …
Swedish Court to issue verdict on the Filipino ‘webcam rape’ Read More
Finnish battery maker European Batteries Oy will build a production center in north China’s city of Tianjin, local officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to China Daily, the center, located in …
Finnish battery maker builds plant in Tianjin Read More
Finnair has been ranked as the world’s safest airline in the 2012 JACDEC Safety Index. This is the first time Finland’s national carrier has topped the rankings. After Finnair came …
Finnair is world’s safest airline; China Airlines ranked last Read More
Finnish Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine Power,a subsidiary of Guangxi Yuchai Group, have established a joint venture for manufacturing medium-speed marine engines in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China. The 50/50 joint …
Wärtsilä establishes joint venture in China Read More
On Dec. 9, 2012, Models from nearly 40 Danish fashion houses joined the World-record breaking 3.2 kilometers runway show in Hong Kong. A catwalk show “The World’s Greatest Catwalk” was …
Denmark helped organize world’s longest catwalk Read More
Qingdao Qingbo Investment, State Power Group, and NBE Sweden AB signed an agreement on Jan 7 to build Saab cars in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The three parties involved pledged …
Saab to build factories in Qingdao, China Read More
After a speculation over this year’s recession period being extended to the forth quarter, some of businesses in Finland have already set their eyes on the international markets for help. …
China and Vietnam, Finland’s Tsunami rescuers Read More
A Malaysian columnist for the New Straits Times has suggested Malaysian companies the key to dealing business with their Danish counterparts: “It’s not just about profit.” In an opinion piece …
Key to deal business with Danes Read More
Pocket Playlab, a Bangkok-based developer and publisher of mobile games, founded by young Danish entrepreneurs, has introduced its latest iOS (soon to be on Android) game application, “Lost Cubes.” And …
Pocket Playlab launches ‘Lost Cubes’ Read MoreA Swedish research has claimed Vietnam’s potty training – where toddlers as young as three months go diaper-free – a way to prevent infants from suffering urinary tract infections. Researchers …
Swedish research looks to Vietnam’s infant potting training Read More
TUI Travel is aiming to drive more business to Thailand this year, following the roll-out of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reports Travel Daily Media. Europe’s largest leisure travel company …
TUI to lead off direct flights from Scandinavian cities to Phuket Read MoreAfter a recent resignation of former DanCham’s Executive Director, a job application for the vacant post has been announced. Position: Executive Director Location: Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi The Danish-Thai Chamber of …
Job vacancy at DanCham Thailand Read MoreThe Phuket News recently published an article by Jerry Dingley and Tim Whiteley, informing its readers about a new regulation that allows Thai banks to give loans to foreigners who …
Mortgages for foreigners available again in Thailand Read More
An intoxicated Danish was arrested on Jan 7 in P. Burgos, Makati City, the Philippines for calling women demeaning words and the police fake. Nicolaj Kristensen, 37, was charged with …
Drunk Danish jailed for going berserk in the Philippines Read MoreThe implementation duration of the agreement between the Governments of Vietnam and Finland on forestry sector development cooperation program will be extended to December 31, 2013, according to the Office …
Finland-funded Forestry Sector Development Program extended for another year Read MoreThe Embassy of Finland in Hanoi has nominated artist Maritta Nurmi “Creative Person of the Year” on Wednesday, 18 December 2012. Nurmi has lived and worked in Vietnam for 18 …
Artist Maritta Nurmi nominated “Creative Person of the Year” in Vietnam Read More
A third-year student of the Hanoi University of Industrial Arts has won a logo design competition for the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Finland and Vietnam. “It is a …
Finland-Vietnam ties logo contest announced winner Read MoreVasaloppet festival, a Nordic winter game originated from Sweden, has seen its Chinese and foreign participants by folds in recent years after 11years. With only 200 participants in its inaugural …
Vasaloppet ski festival in China draws increasing crowds Read More
According to an announcement on DanCham website, Ms. Savija Pannark Korslund for personal reasons has resigned as Executive Director of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. Effecting on Jan 1, her resignation came after a year and a half of …
DanCham Executive Director Resigned Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia on Dec 13 opened a seminar arranged by CCOP, ITB, Geological Agency and Petrad in Bandung. Representatives from oil and gas regulatory and supervisory agencies, …
Norwegian Embassy pushes CO2 Storage Potential in Indonesia Read More
Swedish Peter Daniel Holtsjo moved to Thailand in July 2012 to take over the position of Country President of Securitas (Thailand). Daniel’s goal is for Securitas (Thailand) to improve the …
Securitas Developing Thailand’s security industry Read More
Call her the girl with no name. A 15-year-old is suing the Icelandic state for the right to legally use the name given to her by her mother. The problem? …
Icelandic girl fights for right to her own name Read More
The Finnish Embassy’s celebration of independence on Dec 6 was more subdued, because its Philippine embassy was closing on the same day. Ambassador Heikki Hannikainen noted that they had at …
A Finnish landmark in the Philippines Read More
Express bus drivers in Malaysia have been given guidelines on the playing of movies during trips, and failure to adhere to them could risk them being reported to the Commercial …
Swede’s complaint over ‘horror’ on express bus in Malaysia gets boost Read More
Thoresen Shipping, a Singapore-based leading owner and operator of dry bulk vessels, on January 3, announced the opening of its first commercial office in Denmark. The move represents Thoresen Shipping’s …
Thoresen Shipping opens European chartering office in Denmark Read More