Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Gustavus Center for International and Cultural Education (CICE) has announced the launch of a new Gustavus faculty-led programme called Semester in Malaysia: Living Diversity which will join Gustavus’ Semester in …
Gustavus Malaysia programme joins the Sweden programme Read MoreFinnish mobile phone maker Nokia Corp has recently set up its Experience & Innovation Center in Beijing to create a platform for mobile internet start-ups in China. The center will …
Nokia establishes innovation center in Beijing Read MoreTransparency International ranks Singapore as the fifth least corrupt country after New Zealand, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Following the scandals that have embarrassed the nation widely, it’s time that Singapore …
Singapore PM upholds the country’s image of honesty Read MoreThe Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand co-organized an exclusive Scandinavian Networking event on Wednesday 19 September, 2012 hosted by the breathtaking Phothalai Leisure Park in Bangkok. …
Scandinavian gathering at Phothalai Leisure Park Read MoreThe Malaysian-Swedish Business Association (MASBA) hosted its annual Ambassadors Dinner at Hilton Sentral in Kuala Lumpur in co-operation with Svenska Handelsbanken on September 19, 2012.MASBA had the great pleasure of …
MASBA’s Annual Ambassadors Dinner Read MoreOnce a week the ladies from SWA take a walk to get some exercise while catching up with the latest news. This week, on Wednesday 19 September 2012, a few men …
SWA’s Walk n’ Talk Read MoreAcquired by Chinese firm Geely from Ford in 2010, Volvo Car Corporation announced on Friday it would cut up to 400 temporary consultant positions and has reportedly issued an ultimatum …
Volvo cuts costs and strives to improve demand in China Read MoreSwedish Saab Group, the manufacturer of Gripen fighter aircrafts, aims to export at least 300 Gripens within the next ten years. The company speculates that Royal Thai Air Force might …
Saab aims to export 300 Gripens in the next ten years Read MoreThe relationship between Sweden and Indonesia has grown undeniably stronger in recent years. In 2011, the trade between Sweden and Indonesia grew by 35 per cent, and the Swedish business …
Swedish business delegation trip to East Kalimantan Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden has re-opened to the public on 18 September 2012 in Kuala Lumpur after being closed for over a year. As the Embassy will be sharing premises …
Embassy of Sweden re-opens in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreHere is a cheerful event for anyone who is interested in the art of photography. The 12th Pingyao International Photography Festival (PIP) opened today in the ancient section of the city of …
International Photo Festival in Chinese ancient city Read MoreThe Supervisory Council of Norway’s national bank, Norges Bank, recently visited Singapore to learn more about investment strategies, capital markets, risk management and how Singapore manages its sovereign wealth.The council …
Norway learns from Singapore in monetary management Read MoreAmbassador Ingemar Dolfe recently hosted a reception to welcome representatives from a leading Swedish University, Karolinska Institutet (KI), who flew to Singapore to attend a joint scientific symposium organized by …
Close research collaboration between Singapore and Sweden Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce together with the Swedish Club in Shanghai celebrated their annual crayfish party on September 15th, 2012. Held at Paulaner Bräuhaus (Expo), more than 240 happy …
Swedish Crayfish Party in Shanghai Read MoreDanish Minister of Business and Growth Ole Sohn recently discussed the idea of building Han Christian Andersen theme park, based on H.C. Andersen’s world-famous adventures and children’s tales, to attract …
Danish Minister urges investment in H.C. Andersen theme park to attract Chinese tourists Read MoreAs part of Oslo’s annual ‘Kulturnatt’ (Culture Night), Thai Ambassador to Norway Mr.Theerakun Niyom and the Thai Ministry of Culture invited dozens of local officials, business associates and a few …
Thai culture at Olso’s Kulturnatt Read MoreThe first Legoland theme park in Asia officially opened its doors to welcome crowd of visitors in Malaysia on 15 September 2012. While waiting several hours in line before the …
Asia’s first Legoland officially opens in Malaysia Read MoreWith support from the Danida-funded Business Sector Programme, a group of 18 small-scale Mekong Delta rice farmers achieved GlobalG.A.P. certification. John Nielsen, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, recently handed over GlobalG.A.P. …
Mekong Delta rice farmers achieve ‘GlobalG.A.P.’ certification Read MoreThe four Nordic Embassies were among the 11 European states represented at the Study in Europe Fair 2012 Singapore which was held at the Hilton Hotel on September 15, 2012. …
Nordic Embassies participated in Europe Fair 2012 Read MoreThe Norwegian International Programme for Petroleum Management and Administration ( PETRAD) organized a seminar on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) which was held in Bali from 12-14 September, 2012. The …
PETRAD held seminar on Carbon Capture and Storage Read MoreOn the 14th of September, the Finnish Business Council in Shanghai (FBCS) invited Ms. Leena Luckas (Sinologist) to share her insights into the Finnish leadership behavior from the Chinese perspective. …
Sinologist talks about Finnish leadership behavior from Chinese perspective Read MoreNorwegian furniture brand Stressless, famous for their comfortable reclining chairs, presented their latest model, Voyager, at the 18th China Furniture Expo on 12-15 September 2012 in Shanghai. Siri Borgen, Consul …
Stressless at the 18th China Furniture Expo Read MoreOn Friday 14 September 2012, the Swedish Consulate in Hua Hin officially opened at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin in the presence of Swedish Ambassador Mr. Klas Molin, Petchaburi Governor Khun …
Swedish Consulate officially opens in Hua Hin Read MoreOn 10 September 2012, during her visit to China, Danish Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr visited China International Optics Fair (CIOF) at China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) …
Danish Minister visits China international optics fair Read MoreOn 13 September 2012 Danish Prime Minister H.E. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Danish and Chinese officials, and high level representatives, including CEOs and specialists, from the Danish and Chinese maritime industry attended …
Denmark and China collaborate in maritime study Read MoreIn cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in China, Sweden’s official website in Chinese – Sweden.cn – and the Consulate General of Sweden are inviting creative Chinese citizens to capture …
Photo competition for “Innovative Sweden” exhibition Read MoreDespite the early hour, a lot of people were eager to hear the Swedish Minister of Trade, Dr. Ewa Björling, speak to the members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce …
Breakfast Seminar with Dr. Ewa Björling Read MoreFrom today until 19 September, Swedish theatre company Strindbergs Intima Teater is presenting their “Strinberg’s World” play at the Beijing Fringe Festival. Strindberg’s World is a tribute to the famous …
Swedish ‘Strinberg’s World’ at Beijing Fringe Festival Read MoreOn 15 September 2012, staff of Danish Embassy in Beijing participated in the charity bazaar “Love Knows No Borders”. Initiated by Madame Le Aimei, the wife of Chinese Minister of …
Danish Embassy participates in charity bazaar in Beijing Read MoreA 70 year old Swede was on Friday 14th September, 2012, charged for aggravated fraud in Borås District Court, Sweden. The man is suspected of having embezzled investors who invested …
Swede charged in Thailand condo scam Read MoreThe SAS flight-route between Copenhagen and Bangkok has been the topic of guesswork and speculation since the airline, in early July, announced its intention of opening a route to San …
SAS suspends Bangkok route from April 2013 Read MoreThe Scandinavian Society Malaysia (SSM) hosted their annual Crayfish Party on September 15, 2012 at Tropicana Golf & Country Club in Malaysia. Approximately 104 Scandinavians and their friends enjoyed each …
SSM celebrated Crayfish Party Read More
The Danish company Skov Asia Ltd. expands in Thailand and elsewhere in the region as farmers need new technology to boost profits on the rapidly growing consumption of meat all …
Danish company hopes for meaty profits Read MorePresident of SKF China, Erik Nelander, was awarded with the prestigious Magnolia award at the ceremony of the Magnolia Award on September 14. The award was presented to him by …
Magnolia Award for SKF President Erik Nelander Read MoreMembers of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai participated in the annual Welcome Back Barbecue at Paustians Showroom and Anken Green Roof terrace near Suzhou Creek in Shanghai on …
Danish BBQ Party on the Rooftop Read MoreMost Swedes are finally back from their summer break and on September 13th, 2012, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand kick started the season with their first networking evening. …
Swedish Networking at Huntsman’s Pub Read MoreWith projects in nine provinces in the northern and central regions of Vietnam, the Norwegian aid organisation Plan reaches 142 communities and 226 000 households with their Early Childhood Care …
Norwegian project reaches the poor and vulnerable children in Vietnam Read MoreManagers and experts both at home and abroad on September 12 gathered at a seminar in Hanoi to discuss the implementation of the Vietnam-Finland Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP). The programme …
Necessary to expand Vietnam-Finland innovation programme Read MoreA Swedish man has been ordered held on remand on suspicions of instigating child rape. The man, reported as being in his fifties, is suspected of having paid Filipino women …
Swede held for ‘ordering’ child rape online Read MoreGunilla Carlsson, Minister for Development Cooperation, met Wednesday with Cambodian Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng. Sar Kheng is visiting Sweden to study the Swedish experience with decentralization …
Decentralization export from Sweden to Cambodia Read MoreOn September 11, 2012, the Swedish Embassy in Thailand together with the Thai Ministry of Industry and the Thai National Food Institute (NFI) held a seminar on the theme Food …
Food Safety Standards and Traceability seminar Read MoreSingapore operator M1 Limited (M1) has awarded a contract to Swedish equipment maker Ericsson for the supply of its mobile backhaul network. Ericsson will be responsible for upgrading the carrier’sTDM-based …
Ericsson to deliver mobile backhaul to M1 Read MoreSwedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Chinese Tsinghua University launch a new cloud based internet service making it possible for students to attend lectures anytime at both universities no …
Sweden and China launch new education and science cooperation Read More“People of the forest” or Orang Rimba living in the lowland forest of Sumatra are one of several examples used by Rainforest Foundation Norway to prove that recognizing the rights …
Rights-based rainforest protection most efficient Read MoreDanish Minister for trade and investment Pia Olsen Dyhr wants to open doors and create contacts to local businesses in Myanmar. In early December she will visit the country together …
Pia Olsen Dyhr will head a business delegation to Myanmar Read MoreBefore the Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Tuesday, she met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Premier Wen welcomed Thorning-Schmidt to Tianjin. Thorning-Schmidt emphasized the importance …
Danish PM met with Wen Jiabao Read MoreWhen Danish Prime Minister, Mrs. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, arrived in Beijing Monday 10 September, 2012, she held an opening speech for the new students at Sino-Danish Center (SDC), joined several bilateral …
Danish Prime Minister visits SDC and Carlsberg in China Read MoreOn Friday 17th August 2012, New International School of Thailand (NIST) kicked of its 20th year with a grand birthday celebration. As a School of 1,500 students it is quite …
NIST’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Read MoreChina Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. said Monday it is raising around HK$10.395 billion ($1.34 billion) in a H-share private placement. The three subscribers to the private placement offering are Singapore’s …
The Central Bank of Norway to invest in China Pacific Insurance Read More