Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Following up with the news reported by ScandAsia earlier this year regarding the risk of Philippines Embassies and consulates closure, the Department of Foreign Affairs is now pushing through the …
Philippines to Close Embassies in Sweden and Finland Read MoreA palm oil plantation company ‘PT Henrison Ini Persada’, a subsidiary of Noble Group Ltd which Norway invests heavily in, bought land and timber from Moi Clans at extremely low …
Indonesian Tribesmen Exploited by Norway-Invested Company Read MoreThe Norwegians value their National Day so much that they celebrate it not only within Norway, but in foreign cities throughout the world, including Bangkok. In Bangkok, the Norwegian National …
Norway’s 17 May Celebration in Bangkok Read MoreAround 250 people joined in to parade and celebrate the Norwegian National Day at Fort Canning Park on 17 May 2012. Everyone who came gathered at the visitor centre of …
Norwegian National Day Celebration in Singapore Read MoreIntroducing her first collection at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm with attendance of Swedish Royal family members and Jimmy Choo, a Swedish-Malaysian Designer, IDA Lundberg, will bring her label to …
Swedish-Malaysian Fashion Brand Coming to Malaysia Read MoreSingapore is the top logistics performer, according to the World Bank’s latest survey on global trade logistics released on Tuesday. Hong Kong, Finland and Denmark are on the top-ten list.Based …
Singapore, China, Finland and Denmark Top Logistics Performers Read MoreDanish-Thai Chamber of Commerce presented another networking event at the Scandinavian hotel and restaurant Stable lodge located at Sukhumvit soi 8 on 16 May. Due to heavy rain only 30 …
Danish Networking Evening at Stable Lodge Read MoreIt’s Norwegian Constitution Day! Did you know that many of traditional Norwegian folk costumes known as ‘Bunader’ now being sewn and assembled in countries like China and Thailand?Springtime is high …
Norwegian ‘bunader’ Made in China and Thailand Read MoreThe Finnish Business Council Shanghai (FBCS) presented a luncheon seminar on Wednesday 16 May featured a special speaker from the successful Finnish company, Rovio Entertainment – Mr. Paul Chen, General …
Rovio Shared their Story with FBCS Read MoreLaunching in January this year, “It’s More Fun in the Phillipines” campaign is aimed to promote the country’s tourism globally. Among the first targets is Norway. “An aggressive global campaign …
Philippines Tourism to Boost Awareness in Norway Read MorePhilippine Norway Business Council (PNBC) recently welcomed its new Chairman and President, Captain Ivar Thomasli.Currently working as the Managing Director of Thome Ship Management Pte’s regional headquarter in Manila and …
Philippine Norway Business Council Welcomed its New Chairman Read MoreAccording to the Gallup Surveys on water and air satisfaction, 96 percent of Danes and Swedes, and 94 percent of Finns are satisfied with quality of their water. Singapore is …
Scandinavians and Singaporeans Satisfied with Quality of Water Read MoreThe Denmark Visa Application Centre in Shanghai will relocate to a new address and will be closed on May 18.The Denmark Visa Application Centre in Shanghai will not accept any …
Denmark Visa Application Centre in Shanghai to Relocate Read MoreAccording to a report by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Denmark’s demand on the earth’s resources is the fourth in the world behind only the gulf oil states of Qatar, Kuwait …
Denmark and Singapore Have High Demand on Earth’s Resources Read MoreTo increase awareness of climate change impact on humans and environment, European Eco Film Festival will be held on 24-27 May at SF Cinema Terminal 21 Shopping Centre. Quality Eco …
Scandinavian Films at EU Eco Film Festival in Bangkok Read MoreA Finnish Corporation, Neste Oil, has expanded the range of renewable raw materials it uses by beginning to produce NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing …
Finnish Corporation Produces Renewable Diesel from Waste Fish Fat from Vietnam and Thailand Read MoreAround 60 Nordic Young Professionals gathered at China’ at O’Malley’s bar in Shanghai on Thursday 10 May to gain better insight on China’s rapidly growing and dynamic internet market. With some 500 million users …
Young Professionals Gained Social Network Insight Read MoreManaged by Finpro and China-Finland Golden Bridge, Zhongguancun Zparks Software Park in Beijing, the FinChi Innovation Center, will cooperate with Finland by establishing a Chinese Science and Technology park in …
China’s Science and Technology Park to Establish in Finland Read MoreThe Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) recently traded three G222 aircrafts, a medium sized transport aircraft, with a Saab 340B, a Swedish two-engine turbopop aircraft with ERIEYE Airborne Early Warning …
Royal Thai Air Force Trades Airplanes with Sweden Read MoreToday, 15 May Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen took part in a summit hosted by the National School of Development at Peking University. The theme of the summit …
Ambassador Discuss Euro Debt Crisis Read MoreA recent survey by The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences shows that most young people in Shanghai have a traditional view of marriage and family life. Cohabitation acceptance in Shanghai …
Chinese Believe in Traditional Marriage – Norwegians and Danes Don’t Read MoreOn Thursday 10 May the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Shanghai organized a sponsored event featured Swedish-American strategy management consulting firm, Applied Value. 54 members of the Swedish Chamber gathered for …
Swedes Gained Insight on Sourcing Strategies Read MoreIn the EU-China Year of Intercultural Dialogue all EU Embassies in China will organize an open day event to celebrate cultural cooperation between Europe and China. Due to the Presidency …
Open Day Event Visited by 2000 Guests Read MoreIn cooperation with Complete-Pharma, a Finnish-Thai food supplements producer in Helsinki Finland, Herotic Life Company recently introduced a food supplement product for men’s sexual health called X-Back to the Thai …
Finnish Herb for Sexual Health Introduced in Thailand Read MoreIt was an evening for speed talkers as the Nordic Young Professionals threw a speed networking event on Friday 11 May, which has never been organized in Bangkok before. The …
Networking in High Speed for Young Professionals Read MoreThe Chinese students, Chen Yunyun together with her friend, Qiu Su attended the event to learn more about Europe and how to get into a European university. Although more than …
Chinese Students Consider Study in Denmark Read MoreScandinavian Design Brand “Skagen Denmark” is launching its Autumn/Winter 2012 men’s and women’s watch collections at the TFWA Asia Pacific Show in Singapore on May 13-17. Founded by Henrik and Charlotte …
Skagen Denmark Launching its Collections in Singapore Show Read MoreThe Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament in China this year was a tremendous success in all aspects of the event. The tournament held on Saturday 11 May was opened to all …
Successful Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament Read MoreThe 4th Youth Ambassador Program was inaugurated by Mr. Suttichai Werakul, the president of Bangkok Metropolitan Council, last week at S.D. Avenue hotel in Bangkok. Sixteen students will be selected …
Bangkok Students Compete for Exchange Program with Norway and Sweden Read MoreThe Danish Consulate General in Hong Kong will close down in 2012. The closure is part of a savings plan for Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The plans will become …
Danish Consulate General in Hong Kong to Close Down Read MoreAs the official Fashion Stationery Partner of Audi Fashion Festival, a Swedish Fashion stationary brand Kikki.K will unveil a specially designed paper dress made of its stationery products on May …
Swedish Stationery Brand at Singaporean Fashion Festival Read MoreA Finnish Electro Music Band “Husky Rescue” will headline the upcoming 2012 China Music Valley International Music Festival to be held on May 18-20 at Yuyang International Ski Resort in …
Finnish Band to Headline China Music Festival Read MoreThe Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the …
Denmark Aims to Boost Export to China Read MoreSwedCham Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting was held on the top floor of Club Lusitano on 26 April 2012. Some 40-plus members participated in the meeting.A new board of directors was …
SwedCham Hong Kong held AGM Read MoreFirst Thursday each month, a Swedish networking event is held at the Huntsman’s Pub, located in the basement area of the Landmark Hotel Bangkok.On Thursday 3 May 2012 Swedish-Thai Chamber of …
Pyttipanna at Huntsman’s Pub Read MoreThe Danish Consulate General in Shanghai together with China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) held a business seminar on China’s challenges and business opportunities on water, Wednesday 9 May.As current …
Danish Consulate General Celebrated EU Day Read MoreHere is something for Techno music fans to look forward to! Globally recognized Swedish techno producer and DJ, Adam Beyer, will perform in Beijing on May 11 at Tango. Born …
Swedish Techno Star Coming to Beijing Read MoreSettled in Phnom Penh since last September, a Norwegian expat Ronnie Eide, recently launched a new book ‘How to Live Rich Anywhere in the World: The Ultimate Guide to Successful …
Norwegian Expat’s ‘How to Live Rich’ Book Launched Read MoreOn Sunday evening, a wooden Swedish Vessel called “Vega” berthed on Pantai Mutiara beach in Pluit, North Jakarta. A crowd gathered to listen to the vessel’s 120-year history narrated by …
Swedish Vessel Berthed on the Beach in Indonesia Read MoreThe Chinese-American cellist Yo Yo Ma, together with the American singer-song writer Paul Simon, won the 2012 Swedish Polar Music Prize on May 8. Founded in 1989 by the Swedish legend …
Chinese-American Yo Yo Ma and Paul Simon Share Swedish Polar Music Prize Read MoreAccording to Save the Children’s thirteenth State of the World’s Mothers report, Scandinavian countries are among the top six best places to be a mum while China ranked 14th place …
Scandinavia Ranked the Best Place to be a Mum Read MoreOn Tuesday 8 May, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC 15) came under scrutiny at the monthly breakfast seminar when Andrew Durieux, Chairman of the JFCCT AEC Committee, shared his knowledge …
Dinner Talk on ASEAN Economic Community Read MoreNorwegian Film “Upperdog” will be screened at the Foreign Correspondence Club of Thailand (FCCT) on Thursday, May 31 at 8.00pm.It’s the first time that a Norwegian film will be shown …
Norwegian Film at FCCT in Bangkok Read MoreDanish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen inaugurated the first Denmark-Chengdu Water Day at the Nordic International Management Institute in Sichuan Province on May 4.To support the Danish Minster of Trade and …
The First Denmark-Chengdu Water Day in China Read MoreTo support and promote local arts, artworks created by young talented Chinese artists will be displayed at the Royal Danish Embassy in China. Next time you visit the Danish Embassy …
Danish Embassy Supports Chinese Arts Read MoreOslo based gallery Maria Veie Galleri participates in Hong Kong International Art Fair 2012 with an exhibition by Norwegian artist Elin Meldberg.This year’s Hong Kong International Art Fair (Art HK) …
Norwegian Art in Hong Kong International Art Fair Read More“We know enough to make good decisions about managing the risks of climate-related disasters. Sometimes we take advantage of this knowledge, but many times we do not,” said Chris Field, …
Norwegian Initiated Report Launched in Bangkok Read MoreNorwegian Ambassador Janne Julsrud recently welcomed students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to her residence for an evening reception. The local students invited are those who persue an undergraduate degree in …
Singaporean Students Reception at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence Read MoreChina Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) recently celebrated the delivery of a new drilling rig called ‘COSL Promoter’. The deep-water semi-submersible rig with high content of Norwegian technology was delivered by …
Delivery of New Drilling Rig for Norwegian-Chinese Cooperation Read MoreA recent report ranks Indonesia as one of the top ten countries with the highest rates of preterm births, with 15.5 percent or over 675,000 babies born too early each …
Indonesia’s Preterm Birth Rate is Among the Highest in Contrast with Finland and Sweden Read More