Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
During the recent Seoul Nuclear Security Summit held at the end of March in Seoul, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg had the opportunity to meet. They …
Indonesian President meets Norwegian Prime Minister in Seoul Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen met on Thursday 5 April with Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Together they discussed US-China …
Danish Ambassador Talks Energy in China Read MoreThe founder of the Danish Bestseller Group, Troels Holch Povlsen and his team met Vice Foreign Minister of China, Xie Hangsheng on Sunday 1 April where they were appreciated for …
Danish Bestseller Group Appreciated Read MoreThe Swedish, European, Spanish, Malaysian and Mexican Chambers all joined forces to host the Spring HR Mixer on Thursday 5 April. The event brought 60 HR professionals and businesses of different …
HR Networking in Shanghai Read MoreA team of four students from the National University of Singapore students have come up with a pair of touch-screen sensitive gloves to help touch-screen phone owners use their phones …
Singaporean students develop ISGLOVES Read MoreThe Finnish confectionary leader Fazer aims to move outside the Nordic market and become an international company by the year 2016.Although Fazer is a recognized brand and already has a …
Fazer sets plans for Asia Read MoreSweden-based telecoms firm TeliaSonera said on Thursday it has sold its stake in Cambodian telecoms operator Smart Mobile and in a related move boosted its holding instead in Nepal’s biggest …
Telia sells Cambodia telco stake, to boost Nepal Read MoreSwedish jazz singer Christina Gustafsson and the Erling Ribbing Quartet were in great spirit at the opening night of the Swedish Jazz Festival on Wednesday 5 April 2012 at Rembrandt …
Swedish Jazz Festival at Rembrandt Hotel Read MoreAround 90 members and friends of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce gathered for their annual Easter Lunch held at an indoor venue Barsu at Sheraton Grande Hotel in Bangkok. The …
Danish Easter Lunch Read MoreMr. Jakob Friis Sorensen, President Director of Pelayaran Bintag Putih – which is Maersk Line in Indonesia – was on 28 March 2012 re-elected Chairman of EuroCham in Indonesia. The …
Dane Re-elected Chairman of EuroCham Indonesia Read MoreAccording to EuroCham Vietnam, the EU and Vietnam are set to begin full negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA) after completing the scoping exercise with a common understanding on key …
EU and Vietnam Ready for Free-Trade Agreement Read MoreA group of 80 Singaporean former exchange students to Sweden recently gathered for a much appreciated BBQ-evening at the Swedish residence in Singapore. The enthusiastic students shared their positive experiences …
Student gathering at the Swedish residence Read MoreThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations held its 2012 ASEAN – EU Business Summit (AEBS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The event, which took place on Sunday 1 April, was organized …
2012 ASEAN – EU Business Summit in Cambodia Read MoreThe official launching of MyNewsDesk in Singapore was recently held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The launch was attended by approximately 200 guests including customers, media and local celebrities. Swedish …
MyNewsDesk Launch in Singapore Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador, Mikael Hemniti Winther visited the Governor of Phuket to raise issues of concern in particular from Danish Tourists in Phuket. The visit took place Monday 26 march.According …
The Danish Ambassador Visits Phuket Read MoreAsia has long been connected to the art world due to its local charm and exotic, oriental styles. The Danish mother-and-son team, Ann (Rie) and Michael Burcharth, were searching for …
Danes Seek Exciting New Art in Southeast Asia Read MoreAccording to the Embassy of Denmark in China, after spending a week in Copenhagen as the prize winners of the SAS Competition, launched by Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai in cooperation …
Chinese Students Impressed by Denmark Read MoreJet-Ski scams take place at all tourist destinations in Thailand. Although there are most likely some operators, who do not scam their customers, it is impossible to tell them apart …
Don’t Rent Jet Ski Read MoreTorstein Dale Sjøtveit, the Norwegian CEO of Malaysian state-owned energy supplier, Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), is facing corruption allegations following the disclosure of public contracts on the 900 MW Murum …
Corruption Accusations Rocks Sarawak Energy Read MoreThe Finnish Business Council in Shanghai (FBCS) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28 April 2012. The main issue of the AGM was a proposed change of organizational and …
FBCS held AGM Read MoreChief Writer at China Newsweek visited the Raoul Wallenberg Institute on its two-day long centenary event in Lund on 24-25 April.Ms. Liu Wanyuan, a journalist at Newsweek in Beijing, visited …
Chinese Journalist Visits Swedish War Hero Read MoreThe first All Chambers’ Young professional Networking Event in Bangkok was a unique networking experience. The event took place in The Lotus Garden of the Centara Grande Central World – the …
Long Queues Destroyed First Young Professional Event Read MoreApproximately one hundred Nordic Young Professionals from all Chambers gathered for a special event on “How to get your dream job” at O’Malley’s – Shanghai’s original Irish bar and restaurant. …
How to Get Your Dream Job? Read MoreEuroCham in Indonesia recently organized another Green Economy Seminar, which is part of the Green Seminar Series. The seminar took place Thursday 22 March and was opened by the Chairman …
EuroCham Green Economy Seminar Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen, hosted yesterday’s event for diplomats, architects, designers, and media. The book consists of small chapters that depict each country’s contributions.“I’m especially glad …
Book Launch at the Royal Danish Embassy Read MoreThe lively Danish doctor lived 50 years of joy in Thailand. When in Aarhus, Denmark, I often pass Tage Hansensgade and it goes through the head: ‘But who was Tage …
Dr. Einar Ammundsen – the Centre of the Community Read MoreThe Philippines Norway Business Council, PNBC held its monthly Networking Luncheon with more than 40 members and guests who attended the event. The luncheon was organized at I’m Angus Steakhouse …
The Philippines Norway Business Council Held Networking Luncheon Read MoreCorruption and bribery was the main topic of conversation when the members and business contacts of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and …
Corruption for Breakfast Read MoreApproximately 985 Norwegian and Singaporean business executives graced the annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner of 2012 held at one of the largest column-free ballrooms in Singapore. The event took place on …
Another Successful Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read MoreConnecting to Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, which caught worldwide attention of the less appealing kind in the past few months, the things to highlight in this story are twofold: that …
Travelling Chef Loves Working in Asia Read MoreThe first 130,000 trees have been planted as the start of a new reforestation project in northern Thailand, courtesy Six Senses Resorts & Spas. The initiative is part of their …
Six Senses Resorts & Spas: Thailand reforestation, sustainability efforts Read MoreThe Danish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand held its second networking this year on Wednesday 21 March at the Admiral’s Pub & restaurant. More than 80 participants gathered to meet …
DanCham Networking at Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant Read MoreThe Swedish Association held its first men’s luncheon with the topic of the day being prostate cancer. The luncheon started with some wine tasting held at the restaurant Brasserie de …
Men’s Meeting in Hua Hin about Prostate Cancer Read MoreApproximately 55 Danes in Hua Hin eagerly awaited Ms. Tove Wihlborg-Andersen, head of the civil service at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok to join their monthly gathering on Friday 9 …
Speech Cancelled: Consul’s Car Broke Down Read MoreThe ladies of the Swedish Women’s Education Association of Thailand made a trip to Laem Mae Phim, Rayong and Chantaburi provinces to enjoy rainforests and gemstones. The trip which took …
SWEA Weekend Retreat Read MoreThe Danish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong had its Annual General Meeting at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. More than 40 members attended the proceedings of the meeting …
Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong held Annual General Meeting Read MoreSome 250 Vikings from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Vietnam had a wonderful party Saturday 17 March when they submerged themselves into the traditional buffet and beer drinking in Local Valhalla …
Vikings from Vietnam and Scandinavia had a great party Read MorePreben Hjortlund has been re-elected as Chairman of EuroCham in Vietnam. The Danish business man who founded Nordcham in Vietnam was more than ten years ago also one of the …
Dane Re-elected as Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam Read MoreThe Danish Chamber of Commerce of Shanghai held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15 March. Approximately 41 joined the proceedings at the Longemont Hotel in Shanghai. Of particular interest …
DCCC Shanghai Elected a New Board Read MoreHeyrobics – or Jympa in Swedish – which was introduced in China by Swedish running coach Linus Holmsäter, is getting popular in China. On Sunday 11 March, a HeyRunning Spring …
HeyRunning Spring Camp Big Success Read MoreThe Danish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing China had its annual General Meeting on Friday 9 March. It was held at the Westin Hotel Chaoyang. Approximately 36 members attended the Annual General Meeting. The …
Danish Chamber of Commerce Beijing Hold Annual General Meeting Read MoreFinland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark will feature prominently in the Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 to take place at the Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok on 13 April when the Songkran …
Twenty Nordic Participants in Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 Read MoreThe awareness about the need to get away from the oil-based society is by now widespread – and, for many reasons, alarmingly important. And enzymes – a kind of protein …
The Breakthrough for Biomass – and the Advanced Enzymes from Novozymes Read MoreDenmark’s embassy in Thailand has over the last ten years been marred by the construction of several ugly anti-terror protection measures. I suggest we tear down these useless arrangements and …
Fort Denmark Read MoreHis Royal Highness Prince Henrik, The Prince Consort of Denmark performed on Friday 10 March 2012 the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Hotel Mermaid Bangkok. Prince Henrik performed first the …
HRH Prince Consort of Denmark Opened Hotel Mermaid in Bangkok Read MoreMore than 180 people attended the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce’ “Seafood under the Stars Dinner.” The dinner took place on Thursday 23 February in the garden of H.E. Ambassador Katja …
Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Dinner under the Stars Read MoreOn the first of March the TSCC gathered at Huntsman Pub for their traditional monthly networking meeting. More than 50 people showed up to eat, drink, and network. The first …
SwedCham Network at Huntsman Pub in Bangkok Read MoreMogens Lykketoft, Chairman of the Danish Parliament and the four Vice Chairmen, continue their visit in Vietnam before leaving for Indonesia on Wednesday. The task in Vietnam is to strengthen …
Danish Politicians Continue Talks with Vietnam before Heading to Indonesia Read MoreThe Danish Embassy in Beijing hosted a panel discussion Friday 2 March. The event was organized by the Foreign Correspondents Club China with guest from the foreign media and other …
Foreign Correspondents Club China event held at the Danish Embassy Read MoreThe Danish Chamber of Commerce in China – Beijing was having yet another successful Gala Ball, which took place at the Sofitel Wanda, Saturday 25 February. This was the 16th …
DanCham in Beijing held its 16th Charity Gala Ball Read More