Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The EURO is in it´s worst crisis with Greece and Portugal as the worst affected countries close followed by Spain, Italy and Ireland. Some sources suggests a melt down of …
EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats Read MoreAsia’s largest ship and marine fair, Marintec China 2011, opened today in Shanghai gathering representatives from the international marine industry. Again this year, a large number of Danish companies will …
Danish pavillion opens at marine exhibition Read MoreThe Danish embassy recently launched a new booklet entitled, “My Danish Footprints in China” in Beijing. The booklet, published by the Danish Embassy to China, includes 41 stories of the Danish …
Danish companies narrate success in China Read MoreIt only takes 60 minutes to fly from Beijing to Hohhot, the capital of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in North China. However, Hohhot still enjoys an unlimited supply of …
Wind power on the rise Read MoreBusinessman Huang Nubo says an invisible barrier still exists for Chinese investors seeking opportunities abroad, after finding out his application for a land deal in Iceland was rejected on Saturday. …
Land deal in Iceland rejected, Huang says Read MoreAn exhibition called Emergency Room, featuring works by Vietnamese and Danish artists, is being held at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts in Hanoi until Dec 8.According to a press …
Everyday art goes on show at the Emergency Room Read MoreSwedish automaker Volvo, owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely, plans to hire a further 10,000 new staff in the coming years, its chief executive said in an interview to be published …
Volvo to add 10,000 staff: CEO Read MoreDanish Vietnamese Association´s workshop in Ho Chi Minh City about prevention of sexual abuse of children, trafficking, incest and pedophilia in Vietnam is already well supported by Danish companies. The …
DVA´s Workshop Gets Support from Danish Companies Read MoreA study by Danish engineering firm Cowi Inc anchored that a 50-megawatt wind power facility is feasible for development in Nabas, Aklan in the Philippines. The Danish company rendered consultancy …
Danish firm affirms 50-MW prospect in the Philippines Read MoreDeputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Hoang Trung Hai affirmed that the Vietnamese Government’s always attaches importance to creating favourable conditions for Norwegian firms to do long-term and stable business in …
Vietnam vows to facilitate Norwegian business Read MoreCrown Prince Frederik of Denmark started his busy program in Vietnam on Monday. The first point on his agenda was a visit to Vice President Ngyuen Thi Doan who is …
Crown Prince Frederik Busy in Vietnam Read MoreDenmark’s Trade and investment minister Pia Olsen Dyhr, who is accompanying HRH Crown Prince Frederik on his visit to Vietnam, looked on Monday into the CSR program of the Danish-Vietnamese …
Danish Minister Studied CSR program at EsoftFlow Read MoreThomas Bo Petersen, Danish businessman in Hanoi, has for six years headed the company Mascot with 1700 employees. He built the company up from scratch together with the Danish parent …
Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour to Thomas Bo Pedersen Read MorePolice in the southern Finnish city of Lahti have uncovered what they believe to be an extensive case of human trafficking. Measured by the number of alleged victims, the case …
Owners of 11 Thai massage parlours suspected of human trafficking Read MoreThe first of the two dry cargo ships ordered from Hyundai Mipo by ESL Shipping, part of Aspo Group, has been named. The vessel was christened m/s Arkadia in a …
Finnish ice-strengthened supramax vessel christened in Vietnam Read MoreWireless equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will slash 17,000 jobs — almost one-quarter of its work force — in a move to cut annual costs by euro1 billion ($1.35 billion) …
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide Read MoreIn an effort to rationalise and further optimise the network between the Far East and the Indian Subcontinent and North Europe, Maersk Line will be merging the ICON service with …
Maersk Line rationalises Asia-Europe network Read MoreDenmark, the first country in the world to allow gay couples to enter into civil unions in 1989, will soon allow them to marry in the state Evangelical Lutheran Church, …
Danish gays soon allowed to marry in church Read MoreThe country of Denmark is known for its bicycle sharing programs, pedestrian-friendly city centers, $10 a gallon gasoline and 180 percent tax on automobile purchases. Sounds like the perfect place …
Danish Test Ride: $1.8 Million Zenvo ST1 Read MoreThe Contemporary Music Festival was initiated by Do Kien Cuong, a lecturer of the HCM City Conservatory of Music and American musician Dirk Stromberg, in 2007. The event was held …
Contemporary Music Festival returns after three years Read MoreA tasteless stage play in which a terrified boy had his face smeared with avacado and was forced to drink a “disgusting concoction” was what finally convinced the two former …
Boarding School scandal: Ex-staff speaks out Read MoreThis fall in Australia, a Sydney-area IKEA store opened an area called “Manland” where husbands and boyfriends could watch television, play table football and Xbox, and eat hotdogs while their …
Ikea: Selling Swedishly Read MoreAround 15 members of the Scandinavian Society of Malaysia (SSM) made their way to the handicraft center of an aborigine village, Bumbun, in Carey Island, Selangor on 26 November 2011. …
SSM Wood Carving Trip to Bumbun Read MoreWorld famous jazz pianist Niels Lan Doky, born from a Vietnamese father and a Danish mother, will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.World famous Danish artists together with …
World famous Dane to enchant local audience Read MoreThe famous story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen has been transformed into a three dimension (3D) cartoon by Vietnamese film makers. Trailer of “The Little Match Girl” 3D cartoon …
Vietnam produces “The Little Match Girl” 3D cartoon Read MoreRussian financier and former Saab-speculator Vladimir Antonov was released on bail by a British court on Friday, following his arrest in London on suspicion of fraud. Antonov, who was detained …
Saab backer Antonov released on bail Read MoreRecord levels of funding and mine clearance, but also increased use of landmines, says a new expert report. Norway and Finland are among the supporters og the projects.Governments have provided …
Record levels of funding and mine clearance Read MoreStatoil has bagged a large chunk in an Indonesian block situated in what the company terms a “frontier basin”. The Norwegian major is also to be operator of the Halmahera …
Norwegian Statoil takes Indonesia block Read MoreSwedish Perstorp and Thailand PTT Global Chemical intend to create a joint venture for the worldwide production and sales of TDI and aliphatic isocyanates. Perstorp said the venture will include …
Perstorp and PTT to create a joint venture Read MoreWith 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 MoreDanish Vietnamese Association (DVA) is hosting a workshop about prevention of sexual abuse of children, trafficking, incest and pedophilia in Vietnam. The workshop is held on 2 December 2011. DVA are …
Danish Vietnamese Association Hosting a Workshop in Vietnam Read MoreOn November 23rd 2011, Friis Arne Petersen, Danish Ambassador to China, participated in Shandong Binzhou 2011 in Beijing to accelerate the implementation of ‘yellow-blue’ – two national strategies to make …
Danish Ambassador to China Participated in Making Binzhou Greener Read MoreMalaysia recently booked the 8th Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition in 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.The five-day congress will explore the latest research findings on the …
8th Malaysia Books Sweden-based Design & Health Meeting Read MoreThe Royal Danish Consulate General in Manila has a new office address from November 14, 2011, tells the Consulate. The new address is: 21/F PHILAMLIFE TOWER8767 PASEO DE ROXAS1226 MAKATI …
Danish Consulate in Manila Moved to New Address 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 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 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 More