Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
With Myanmar featuring in the international news, and the world watching as the country opens up, the first international travel trade event in Myanmar will be held in the countrys …
First International Travel Trade Event in Myanmar Read MoreThe man’s body was found off Racha Yai Island, about 24 kilometers to the south of Phuket. The body of a 63 year old Swedish man was found today floating …
Swedish ‘fishing tourist’ found dead near Phuket Read MoreChina has become more and more attractive to Danish investors since it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) ten years ago, said Ronald Christie, senior vice president of Novo Nordisk, a …
China attractive to Danish investors since WTO entry Read MoreVolvo, owned by China’s Geely, should see 40-50 percent sales growth in China next year, the company’s China sales chief said on Monday. Richard Snijders, president and CEO of Volvo’s …
Volvo says to see 40-50% China sales growth in 2012 Read MoreChinese auto distributor Pang Da Automobile Trade Co Ltd and automaker China Youngman Automobile Group Co Ltd are still in talks with Swedish Automobile NV to acquire the Saab brand, …
Little traction on Saab deal as deadline passes Read MoreOn November 22, the Danish embassy in Hanoi held a press briefing introducing cultural activities scheduled to be held in Hanoi and HCM City in the near future to celebrate …
Hanoi and HCMC to hold Vietnam-Denmark cultural exchanges Read MoreOn November 19-20, the Royal Danish Consulate in Chongqing organised the first Carlsberg sponsored football tournament – ‘Healthy Chongqing Denmark Carlsberg Cup’. Chongqing Daily Newspaper Group (in blue and white) …
Carlsberg soccer cup held in Chongqing Read MoreKata Beach Resort is a very familiar hotel for Scandinavian visitors to Phuket since back when charter tourism first came to the island, situated as it is right on Kata …
Finland’s Honorary Consul-General on Phuket Cares for the Tourists Read MoreThe Mangroves for the Future initiative (MFF) in Asia is an example of where development aid from Scandinavian countries is allocated and benefiting sustainable development, but is typically unknown to …
Scandinavian Development Support: Mangroves for the Future Read MoreDenmark’s ambassador to China, Mr Friis Arne Petersen, took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of ‘Danish Showroom’ in Shanghai today. The showroom will offer Danish companies …
New Danish showroom for quality food Read MoreExcellent seafood delivered alive from Norway was one of the highlights as the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai and Norwegian Business Association (NBA) co hosted the Third Annual Norwegian …
The Third Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner in Shanghai Read MoreNew requirements for supporting documents for short-stay visas to Norway/Schengen will be implemented by the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate Generals in Shanghai and Guangzhou starting from 1st …
New document requirements for visa applications Read MoreSvenska Kyrkan, the Church of Sweden in Bangkok is arranging together with Rembrandt Hotel and Scan Deli a very special Christmas bazaar at the pool side, fourth floor of Rembrandt …
Swedish Christmas bazaar in Bangkok Read MoreThe United Nations said increasing economic and social disparities pose a threat to children’s rights and much needs to be done to safeguard millions of young people around the world. …
UN i Stockholm: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide Read MoreDanfoss Group, one of the largest industrial companies in Denmark, said on Wednesday that its revenue from the Chinese market will grow to 5 billion yuan ($790 million) in 2011 …
China powering Danish Danfoss Read MoreShandong Luneng FC of the CSL has denied that they were contacting Swedish coach Sven Goran Eriksson, who managed England, Mexico and Cote d’Ivoire. But the club admits that they …
Chinese club denies contact to Sven Goran Eriksson Read MoreA special Danish program of classical ballet, music and contemporary dance will take place at 8 p.m. on November 29 and 30 at the Hanoi Opera House.The Denmark Gala Concert …
Hanoi to host Denmark Gala Concert and Ballet Read MoreTibet’s prime minister-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, is to embark next week on his first European tour since he was elected in April, amid increasing alarm over a wave of nun and …
Tibetan premier to make first European tour Read MoreA Finnish resident of Pattaya, Mr. Pekka Koponen aged 71, drowned in a communal swimming pool in East Pattaya on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the Chockchai Garden Homes …
Finnish resident drowns at swimming pool in Pattaya Read MoreFollowing on from the Queen’s visit last month and President Barack Obama’s visit this week, Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, also known as Our Mary, arrives on our shores today …
Danish duo back in Australia for a nostalgic royal visit Read MoreBy Beate Cecilie Stampe Rasmussen–It was with an atmosphere of an unofficial Nordic Soccer Championship between Denmark and Sweden when the two nations met for a friendly match late Friday …
Denmark Beats Sweden at Black Lotus in Hua Hin Read MoreDenmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs removed on Thursday its advice against non-essential travel to Bangkok. The Ministry now only advises travelers to Bangkok to exercise caution and keep themselves informed …
Denmark: Go to Bangkok – but keep informed Read MoreHave you ever wondered if you can do something different with the colored pencils, crayons, brushes, rollers and other office supplies you usually buy from us? Whether you want to …
How To Put Our Office Supplies To The Best Use Read MorePhuket has been endowed with a new restaurant by an adept chef who brings with him his Swedish roots as well as strong influence from the internationally oriented Californian cuisine, …
Chef Daniel Isberg: Bringing New Dining Adventure to Phuket Read MoreBy Philippines Norway Business Council – With VP-Internal Affairs Jannicke Steen (Local Rep., Grieg Shipping AS) at the organizing helm, the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC) provided anew a first-rate …
PNBC Networking Luncheon Held Again Read MoreIn Hong Kong today, Telenor and GoogleTM launched a global agreement to stimulate further growth of theAndroidTM ecosystem. Telenor’s Android users will be able to access a carefully selected and …
Telenor introduces a global Android Market initiative Read MoreChina’s top quality watchdog announced Tuesday that it had found banned additive clenbuterol, commonly known as “lean meat powder”in China, in some imported pork products this year. The harmful substance …
China finds ‘lean meat powder’ in imported pork from Denmark Read MoreVolvo Car Corp last week announced it will start field trials on its C30 electric car in the eastern metropolis, becoming the latest in a line of global automakers to …
Volvo joins lineup with electric car road tests Read MoreEricsson AB, the world’s largest maker of mobile-phone networks, has aggressively expanded its staff in China this year, in hopes of winning more business in the market with the world’s …
Ericsson staffing up to garner more business in China Read MoreChinese singer Tan Jing will perform with Swedish pianist Robert Wells at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Nov 28, at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) …
Swedish Chinese IOC performance in London Read MoreTwo new flight routes are expected to triple the number of Chinese tourists arriving in Denmark to around 50,000 per year. Air China will start up with a four-times weekly …
Air China lifts 50,000 Chinese touristsen Read MoreTwo Chinese companies are continuing discussions on purchasing Saab even though the deadline for the deal expired Tuesday, the beleaguered Swedish carmaker said. “Talks continue between Swedish automobile and our …
Chinese firms still eying Saab purchase Read MoreChildren born in Sweden of immigrants parents, enjoy as good mental health as children with Swedish-born parents, a new study shows. “Our thesis I would say was in line with …
Immigrant kids ‘doing just fine’: study Read MoreA 28-year-old man has been sentenced to community service after customs inspectors at Stockholm Arlanda Airport found almost 50 reptiles, including 41 scorpions and five vipers, in his baggage, tells …
Snake Smuggler Sentenced to 60 Hours of Community Service Read MoreSwedish Automobile NV, the Dutch owner of Saab Automobile, may liquidate even if it succeeds in selling the former General Motors Co brand, as the proceeds may not be enough …
Liquidation Possible for Swedish Automobile NV Read MoreOn 6 November 2011, The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen organized the Charity Bazaar for Flood Victims in Thailand. The Embassy successfully raised total donation of 150,520 Danish Krone (850,299 …
Thai Embassy Raised Donation for Flood Victims Read MoreA consulting firm commissioned by the Lao government to prepare a report on the controversial US$3.8 billion Xayaburi hydropower dam project has rejected claims by environmentalists that their assessment was …
Finnish Company Denies Dam Report Bias Read MoreNorway’s Telenor ASA is in talks with Malaysia’s government about raising its stake in local telecommunications firm DiGi.Com Bhd , Telenor’s Asia chief said in an interview with the Business …
Telenor Talks with Malaysia´s Government about Ownership of DiGi.com Read MoreThai Airway´s TG 953 from Copenhagen landed at Phuket International Airport on November 12 2011. The flight was Thai International’s first direct flight from Europe to Phuket. Judging from the …
First Direct Flight from Copenhagen to Phuket Read MoreA Swedish national died of heart attack at a Lucena City hotel here on Saturday, November 12 2011, tells the online media globalnation.inquirer.net Dan Olof Jansson, 51, of Vanderbyvagen, Ingaro, …
Heart Attack Kills Swede in Lucena City hotel Read MoreNovember 13 2011, the Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen, gave a keynote speech about green development at “International Forum on Low-Carbon Age 2011” in Beijing. The second International …
Danish Ambassador to China Gave Keynote Speech in Beijing Read MoreThe Danish movie The Escape is shown on the European Union Film Festival taking place in Kuala Lumpur November 10th to November 20th and in Penang November 23rd to 30th. …
Danish movie Escape shown during the European film festival Read MoreAn esteemed Finnish heavy metal band Children of Bodom performs live at the Amoranto Theater, Quezon City on 19th of November 2011 as part of their Ugly World Tour 2011.Formed …
Children of Bodom live in Manila Read MoreThe important and highly relevant topic of overseas Filipino workers’ rights was in focus, as the regional conference on Organizing of Migrant Workers was held at the InterContinental Manila Hotel …
Trade unions to ensure migrant workers’ rights Read MoreAccording to the American think tank Center for Global Development Swedenis best in the world at helping poor countries. Sweden’s development cooperation is world-class both in terms of quantity and …
Sweden best in the world at supporting poor countries Read MoreLife With Dignity (LWD), supported by Denmark, recently distributed more food, water purifiers and mosquito nets worth US$55,000 to 1,424 families affected by flood in Battambang and Kampong Chhnang provinces. This …
Danish support to Cambodian flood victims Read MoreThe Danish Embassy in Bangkok is planning a joint presentation of Danish companies’ capabilities. Thailand has been hit by some of the worst floods in the last 50 years. There have …
Rebuilding Thailand after the floods Read MoreRecently, H.E. Mr. Erik Solheim, Norwegian Minister for the Environment and International Development, visited Myanmar. As the first Western politician, Mr. Erik Solheim met with the President of Myanmar, Mr. …
Norwegian Minister talk about environment in Myanmar Read MoreMinister of Industry and Mineral Resources from Greenland’s self-government, Ove Karl Berthelsen, was in China November 4-10., where he met with Chinese officials and participated in a mine- and mineral …
Visit from Greenland to China Read MoreNovember 10-11., four Danish documentaries received awards from the largest international film and TV program event in Asia – Sichuan TV Festival (SCTVF) in China, which is dedicated to discovering …
Four awards to Danish documentaries in China Read More