Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Ikea has taken further steps to outsource its information technology (IT) operations by awarding contracts to Capgemini, HCL and IBM. According to Swedish press reports, the deals are worth approximately …
Ikea Awards Deals Worth $237M to Outsource IT Read MorePolice have filed murder charges against one of the men initially arrested after 35-year-old Einar Opsahl was gunned down execution-style on a street near Bislett Stadium in Oslo last month. …
Man Born in Laos Charged in Bislett Murder Read MoreA Danish resident and his Thai girlfriend were the subject of an aggravated necklace snatch on Monday afternoon which led to a dramatic chase around the streets of Pattaya as …
Danish Resident in Pattaya Caught-up in Necklace Snatch Read MoreFinnair passengers from Singapore can look forward to faster and more direct regional flights to countries in the Nordic and Baltic regions via Helsinki Singapore travellers looking to explore new …
Finnair and Flybe Reveal Joint Vision for Nordic Passengers Read MoreIt’s been a big two weeks for Ikea’s Chinese operations, with the opening of a massive new store in Shanghai – its second-largest outlet in the world – and the …
Ikea Aiming to Spread its Influence Across China Read MoreFinland’s Development Cooperation in Vietnam: Poorest and Disadvantaged in Focus in the Finnish Support and Technical Assistance to the Programme P135 Phase 2 Managed by the Committee for Ethnic Minorities …
Poorest and Disadvantaged in Focus in Finnish Programme Read MoreThai furniture manufacturers should improve their standards, quality and design as domestic consumers now have a wide range of high-quality foreign products at competitive prices. Ikea will make Thai rivals …
Arrival of Ikea – Quality Seen as Safeguard Read MoreWithin a decade, all Swedish primary schools should offer Chinese lessons, Sweden’s education minister was quoted as saying Wednesday, insisting the move was needed to improve competitiveness. “I want to …
Chinese to be Taught in all Swedish Schools Read MoreDenmarks jewelry label Pandora has opened a boutique store in Beijing’s luxury hub, China World Trade Center. Actress Li Xiaolu was invited for its opening. The store offers a whole collection …
Pandora Jewelry in Beijing’s World Trade Center Read MoreBilateral trade between China and Finland rose 29.5 percent year-on-year to reach 2.2 billion euros during the first four months of this year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday. …
China-Finland Trade Rises 29.5% in First Four Months Read MoreThe University of Bergen and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou recently cohosted a workshop on work/life balance in Guangzhou. Work/life balance is a relatively new concept in China, and the aim …
Work/Life Balance on the Agenda in Guangzhou Read MoreChina’s deputy Prime Minister Li Keqiang and US former state secretary, Henry Kissinger spent the last June weekend of 2011 in Beijing discussing global economic challenges. Accompanying them were various …
The Second Global Think Tank Summit in Beijing Read MoreIn May 2012 Finnair will introduce a direct route to Chongqing, the largest and fastest-growing city in China. The new route is a logical step in the implementation of Finnair’s …
New Finnair Route to China’s Largest City Read MoreThe one thought that crosses the minds of most European women living in Asia is “Will I be able to get a good bra or bikini here?” The weather being …
Size is Sexy Read MoreYingluck Shinawatra was poised to become Thailand’s first female prime minister Sunday after her party won a majority of parliamentary seats in the nation’s general elections. The official tally had …
Yingluck Shinawatra Set to be Thailand’s First Female Premier Read MoreWith the long hot summer ahead, it’s time to hunt down some fresh flavors for palates depressed by the heat. Donna Mah says fresh is best, especially if it’s from …
Cool, Classy Nordic Nosh Read MoreCulture lovers can look forward to eight unique, modern and innovative cultural projects within the coming months which are funded by The Danish-Vietnamese Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF). The …
New Interesting Projects to Look Forward to Read MoreA Code of Ethics and Conduct for Vietnamese Lawyers has been developed by the Vietnam Bar Federation (VBF) with Danish support. “The Code is just like a law on ethical …
Danish Support to Code of Ethics and Conduct Read MoreEmbassy Counselor at the Danish Consulate and Trade Office in Ho Chi Minh City, Pia Starbaek Szczepanski, is hoping to highlight growth opportunities of Danish industries in Vietnam. She also …
Growth opportunities to Danish Trade and Industry in Vietnam Read MoreHRH the Prince Consort Henrik personally unveiled the sculpture he created for the Danish company AVK in Anhui province on 28 June.Leaders from Chaohu and Hexian cities were also present …
HRH Prince Henrik Sculpture in China Read MoreText and photo by Beate Cecilie Stampe RasmussenMany hours the Nordic countries when out to see this years celebrations, a bonfire could been seen in Hua Hin. 42 happy Thai, …
Danish St.Hans in Hua Hin Read MoreReported By Marites Canlas-PastorfideOn May 31 2011, Scandinavian Society in Philippines organized SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok. Coffee was brewing at 7:30 a.m. while I was waiting at Starbucks …
SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok Read MoreAs a consequence of a phenomenal growth within products for the households, Novozymes has decided to establish a new centre in Beijing, China, the company wrote in a press release …
Novozymes Is Gearing up in China Read MoreShares in Norwegian rig owner Seadrill remained steady today despite the company taking two jack-up newbuildings under its wing after a share acquisition. The Oslo-listed company issued a statement late …
Seadrill Steady After Thai Rig Deal Read MoreSweden’s top corruption buster has sent a letter to the SA government asking if prosecutors plan to reopen the arms deal investigation in the light of new evidence of bribery. …
Swedes Seek Clarity on New Arms Probe Read MoreUnidentifed woman falls to her death from zip-line tower Tragedy has unfortunately struck the Roskilde Festival. Politiken newspaper has reported that an unidentified woman has died following a fall from …
Tragedy Strikes at Roskilde Festival Read MoreS.P.S. Group, a major local furniture exporter, is targeting 5 billion baht worth of exports in three years after being named a major supplier to Ikea, the popular Swedish do-it-yourself …
Ikea Contract a Huge Step for Thai Exporter Read MoreAround 100 Filipino nurses staged a protest rally in front of the venue of a forum where an Oslo politician is set to speak about his book on corruption that …
Filipino Nurses Rally Behind Recruitment Agency Accused of Corruption Read MoreThe Innovation Partnership Program (IPP) is a non-refundable aid by Finland for Vietnam to carry out a program that supports progress toward an industrialized, middle-income knowledge economy by 2020. Dau Tu …
Finland’s Fund Helps Local Firms Cash in on Innovation Read MoreChina’s Geely Automobile has raised 1 billion yuan ($153.8 million) through a corporate bond sale aimed at financing the carmaker’s development of core technologies on auto parts and auto electronic …
Geely Raises $153.8 million Through Bond Sale Read MoreSaab’s owner Swedish Automobile said Wednesday it had secured more short-term funding with a 25-million-euro ($36-million) loan and that it has paid its staff’s salaries for June. “Swedish Automobile announces …
Saab Says Chinese Order Pays For Staff Read MoreThe island’s airlift story continues to brighten as national carrier Thai Airways International will start direct flights from Europe to the island on November 11th. 2011 Three weekly flights aboard …
Thai Launching Regularly Scheduled Flights From Copenhagen To Phuket Read MoreA Danish-funded project to prevent the trafficking of wild animals and plants in and through the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was reviewed on June 29. Under the project which …
Danish-funded Project Fights Wildlife Trafficking Read MoreThe Danish Minister of Education, Troels Lund Poulsen, has decided to make it easier for Danish technical schools, business schools and universities as he is on a fast trip around …
Danish Education Export Accepted After Summer Read MoreFinnair has bagged the Best Airline in Northern Europe award at the recent World Airline Awards™ 2011. The decision is a result of global research based on direct passenger assessments.World …
Finnair Wins Best Airline in Northern Europe Read MoreAs part of the gradual closing of the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur, the embassy stopped on 15 June serving Swedish nationals in Malaysia regarding:– application of passports, national …
Gradual Closing of the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreHow does it come into existence and what procedures forego the distribution of a Swedish Volvo in Malaysia or Thailand? And what does the future hold for Volvo cars in …
Swedish Motor Assembly’s Intricate Car Production Read MoreSaab parent company Swedish Automobile has signed an agreement to sell 50.1 percent of the shares in its property arm for 255 million kronor ($40 million), providing much needed cash …
Saab Cash Boost After Property Sale Read MoreThe Danish daily Information has been obtained access to classified documents from China’s top leadership – an unusual and rare leak that provides an otherwise unseen glimpse into the mindset …
Major Leak to Danish Paper Exposes Chinese Duplicity Read MoreA lawyer of Filipino-Norwegian recruitment agency Active Service Omsorg Og Rekruttering (ASOR) tried to stop the release of a new book by an Oslo city official detailing the alleged corrupt …
Fillipino-owned Recruitment Agency Accused of Corruption Read MoreThe Danish jewelry manufacturer Pandora has taken over all distribution of its products in France and appointed a new country manager. According to the company this will strengthen its position …
Pandora Takes Over all Distribution in France Read MoreSaab’s owner Swedish Automobile announced Wednesday it had secured more short-term funding with a 25-million-euro ($36-million) loan and that it has started paying out staff’s salaries for June. “Swedish Automobile …
Saab Secures Short term Funding, Pays Wages Read MoreMinisters from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Norway , Iceland, Liechtenstein,and Switzerland – and Hong Kong, China have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today. …
EFTA States and HK, China Sign Free Trade Agreement Read MoreEvery year the Embassy of Finland supports selected projects run by Malaysian non-governmental organizations through the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). The projects to be sponsored in the first round …
Finland Supports Important Malaysian Initiatives Read MoreThe Embassy hosted a well attended networking buffet reception at the Swedish Residence for ICT companies from Sweden and Singapore taking part in the annual CommunicAsia exhibition. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe …
Sweden Articipates at CommunicAsia Read MoreIn 2006, when he was only 18 years old, Jonas Thomassen was a finalist in the Norwegian finals of Pop Idol. Shortly thereafter, he released his debut album “Bold Street” …
Norwegian Idol Records Musical Video in Bali Read MoreScandinavian design emerged in the 1950s in the four Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as Finland. It is a design movement characterized by simple designs, minimalism, …
Manila: South Forbes Presents Scandia Suites Read MoreAs Ikea opens its biggest store in Asia, the furniture group has struck a partnership with location-based platform Jiepang to draw young shoppers through its doors. Shoppers who “check-in” at …
Jiepang Helps Ikea Bring In Young Shoppers Read MoreAt the Norwegian Church in Pattaya on 23 June 2011, about 100 people gathered to celebrate the traditional Midsummer Party 2011. The weather was perfect for BBQ buffet. Enjoy the …
Norwegian Midsummer Party in Pattaya Read MoreDenmark has ratified a new UN Convention ensuring seafarers globally proper working conditions. The Convention is the so-called Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), and it is an important step forward for …
Denmark Ratifies UN Convention Ensuring Proper Working Conditions Read More