Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian telecom operator Telenor announced Wednesday that first quarter revenue grew 7.8 percent, led by strong gains in its subscriber base in India and Asia, while increased competition hurt gains …
Asia Helps Telenor to 7 % Growth in Q1 Read MoreIt pays A.P. Moller – Maersk to meet Singapore’s new green guidelines. Singapore, home of the world’s second busiest port, has just launched the Maritime Singapore’s Green Initiative, which includes …
Maersk Gets Discount for Wasting Less Read MoreThe brand new Norwegian Visa Service Centre (VSC) at the ground floor of Petron Mega Plaza Building is now open. The VSC serves as the first line for the Visa …
Norwegian Visa Service Centre Now Open Read MoreMalaysia was ranked 143 out of 196 countries surveyed worldwide in the latest media freedom study, which shows it is not free. Together with Angola and Madagascar, it earned a …
Malaysia Ranks 143 in Global Press Freedom Index Read MoreWind turbine manufacturer Vestas has further underlined its appeal to the Chinese markets with a 100MW order win. The Danish manufacturer said it has not disclosed further details of the …
Vestas Grows China Presence with 100MW Turbine Order Read MoreAs part of its global rebranding exercise, Carlsberg has launched an OOH campaign running across Clear Channel’s bus shelter media in Singapore, with posters and interactive screens to drive brand …
Carlsberg Gets Interactive With Clear Channel Read MoreSaab has entered into a “strategic partnership” with Chinese Hawtai Motor Group, who plan to invest billions of kronor into the Swedish firm, it was announced on Tuesday. The partnership …
Saab Production in Inner Mongolia Read MoreSydbank (Schweiz) AG is planning a visit to Bangkok, Thailand from Tuesday 17 May – Friday 20 May 2011 with Senior Vice President Allan Hvii himself undertaking the visit.Sydbank places …
Sydbank to Visit Thailand Read More‘China Sweet & Sour. “A new book on Danish companies’ challenges and opportunities in China will be launched on Tuesday 31th May 15-17. at Copenhagen Business School. China’s role as the …
Long Awaited Book for Business in China Read MoreStory by Henrik FriisThe yearly Bang Phra ride was scheduled on Saturday 23 April 2011 arranged by Finn Sorensen. I don’t know if it was because the previous trip have …
Bang Phra 2011 – A Tour for the Few Chosen Read MoreFollowing the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2011, where a completely new Board was elected, the members of the new board met on 2 May 2011 to constitute itself …
New Board of Scandinavian Society Siam Read MoreThe first Danish Ladies Luncheon in Hua Hin was held on 2 May 2011 at La Grappa restaurant where 27 ladies gathered this sunny Monday afternoon. ScandAsia joined the lunch …
Danish Ladies Luncheon @ Hua Hin Read MoreSaab will restart production within a week, its owner Dutch car maker Spyker said Monday after it reached a deal on a €30 million cash injection for the troubled Swedish …
Fresh Cash, new Chinese Partner Set to Revive Saab Read MoreRemarks made by the Chinese ambassador to Norway at a meeting in Bergen have been reported by participants as some of the strongest since the diplomatic tension following the awarding …
Chinese Want Norwegian Apology Read MoreLarge Norwegian risk management firm Det Norske Veritas (DNV) seems to have settled its own risk of doing business in China. After months of disruption following license revocations, DNV has …
DNV ‘Back to Normal’ in China Read MoreThe Philippines landed on Norway’s state authorization office watch list for being a problem area when it comes to recruitment of health workers. In a recent report by Norway’s national …
The Philippines on Norway’s Watch List for Health Personnel Read MoreMore than 12 million tourists are expected to go this year to the International Horticultural Exposition, which began in Xi’an, capital of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, on Thursday. According to …
Sweden Take Part in Huge Plant Exposition Read MoreWith China’s high-end, heavy-duty truck market not expected to boom for at least 10 years, global truck makers are now seeking opportunities in China’s special-purpose vehicle segment in hopes of …
Volvo and Scania Focus on Special-purpose Vehicles Read MoreDenmark’s Ambassador to Thailand, Burma and Cambodia, Mr. Mikael Hemniti Winther, presented his Letter of Credentials to HRH the Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on April 27th at Ambara Royal Palace …
Hands Over a Letter of Credentials to HRH the Crown Prince Read MoreRolf Billy Nilsson, 60, a Swedish national and long term residence in Phuket, died early Thursday morning. Mr. Nilsson was riding his motorcycle on his back home, when I collided …
Swede Killed in Traffic Accident in Phuket Read MoreSome 950 people will lose their jobs in Denmark where the Nokia Development Department in Copenhagen is to close, according to Ritzau, which says that there are some 1,200 employees …
Nokia to Lay off 950 in Denmark Read MoreIn the company of children, Filipino human trafficking warrior Cecilia Flores-Oebanda is a rock star. “I was shocked by how the kids welcomed us. They were running toward us, cheering …
Filipino Receive Award from Queen Silvia of Sweden Read MoreAs a follow-up to its meetings on multinationals held in Washington D.C., the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) representing 175 million workers in 151 countries and territories is alarmed at …
Labour Union Condemns IKEA Anti-union Practices Read MoreSamui and surrounding islands are as wonderful as ever! That is the bottom line after ScandAsia visited Koh Samui, Koh Pangan and Koh Tao by the end of April to …
Dry, Clean, and Ready Read MoreThe first outlet selling the Danish jewellery Pandora opened in Thailand Tuesday the 26th of April. The Ambassador H.E. Mikael Hemniti Winther was invited to give the opening speech and …
The First Pandora Shop Opens in Thailand Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to Cambodia, Thailand and Burma, H.E. Mr. Mikael Hemniti Winther, presented his Letter of Credentials to HRH the King of Cambodia Preah Bat Samdehc Preah Boromneath Norodom …
Credentials Handed Over in Cambodia Read MoreDanish documentary Dreams in Copenhagen yesterday won the award for best documentary at the Beijing International Film Festival. Thursday evening the Danish documentary Dreams in Copenhagen by director Max Kestner won …
Danish Documentary Wins Award in Beijing Read MoreThe Danish government is working on several legislations to attract private investments in the area of new technologies for lifesciences sector from developing countries like India and China. These will …
Denmark Wants Private Capital in Life Sciences From China Read MoreMore and more Danish schools and universities offer Chinese language courses. The number of university students enrolling at Chinese language studies has increased by 30 percent in two years. China’s …
More Danish Students Wants to Learn Chinese Read MoreSwedish household goods manufacturer Electrolux reported a 50 percent drop in net profits for the first quarter on Wednesday, citing a rise in raw materials costs. In the first three …
Sweden’s Electrolux Reports Profits Slump Read MoreThe Vietnamese government has urged Laos to postpone construction of a controversial dam on the mekong River, a senior official said Tuesday.Vietnam asked Laos not to build the Xayaburi dam …
Vietnam calls on Laos to delay Mekong River dam for 10 years Read MoreThe United States Monday urged restraint in an escalating Thailand-Cambodia border dispute that has flared up near ancient temples claimed by both sides.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US …
Clinton Urges Restraint in Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute Read MoreGovernment officials yesterday raided 13 community radio stations in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces which have been accused of broadcasting a speech allegedly containing comments offensive to the monarchy. A joint …
Thai Goverment Raids 13 Community Radio Stations Read MoreChina should boost its fuel ethanol industry as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and oil dependency, said China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO), a State-owned …
China Urged to Hike Ethanol Production Read MoreOn 25 April 2011, the Swedish exchange students at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) organized Sweden Day, the annual Sweden Day attracted a couple of hundred of students interested to find …
Sweden Day at Nanyang Technological University Read More
Once again, H. E. Arild Braastad and Nina Braastad opened their lovely home to Malaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) members and guests for another successful Waterhole Networking event on 14th …
MNBC Waterhole Networking in April Read MoreAccusations of mismanagement of over hundred thousand baht were raised against the outgoing board of the Scandinavian Society Siam at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 26 April 2011 …
Stormy Annual General Dinner in SSS Read MoreCarlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd is planning to slightly increase the prices of its beer products in May due to rising raw material and operating costs. Managing director Soren Ravn said …
Carlsberg in Malaysia to Raise Prices Slightly Read MoreEAC Moving & Relocation Services, operating under the brands Santa Fe and WridgWays, has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe’s leading moving and relocation services company, Interdean International Relocation …
EAC Moving Business Grows with EU Acqusition Read MoreNokia is “outsourcing” development of its Symbian OS to Accenture and making massive job cuts, as the handset manufacturer concentrates its efforts on Windows Phone 7.The Finnish manufacturer says 3,000 …
Nokia Slashes 7000 Jobs in Major Strategy Shift Read MoreSwedish truck maker Volvo Group reported strong first quarter earnings on Wednesday, although the firm warned that the Japan disaster could impact its second quarter.From January to March, the net …
Volvo Upbeat Despite Japan Impact Warning Read MoreSwedish telecom giant Ericsson reported a whopping 224 percent rise in profits on Wednesday, surprising analysts and sending its stock up almost 7 percent in early trading. From January to …
Sweden’s Ericsson Posts Massive Profits Hike Read MoreCarlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, which is the top beer brand in the country, is on an aggressive drive to draw more customers to its fold via its global brand relaunch. …
Carlsberg on Aggressive Drive Read MoreThe Danish pop band Michael Learns To Rock has sold more than 10 million albums, performed in packed stadiums and spawned a string of soaring ballads that echo every night …
Danish Pop Band Marks 20 Years of Fame in Asia Read MoreThe fifth EU-China Water Platform has been held in Nanjing, and Denmark contributed with an important report on river basin management. Recently both European and Chinese scientists and officials gathered at the …
Danish Contribution to EU- China Water Platform Read MoreWhile Finnair is about to restart direct flights between Helsinki and Singapore Finland’s current ambassador to this Southeast-Asian hub country is preparing to leave back to the head quarters of …
Satu Mattila Sums Up First Stint as Ambassador to Singapore Read MoreNorway has since the beginning of 2010 decided to tax pension with 15% tax before disbursement to recipients outside the country. The organization Emigrant1 finds this to be a violation of …
Norwegian Pensioners Angry with Taxation Read MoreWhen Sweden’s new Ambassador to Singapore in the end of September 2010 presented his letter of credentials to President S.R. Nathan he had really drawn the winning ticket. Ingemar Dolfe …
Sweden’s New Ambassador to Singapore “Finally” in Asia Read More
Easter Lunch is a traditional event of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association in Kuala Lumpur. The Easter Lunch this year was held at Monica Grill on the 20 April 2011. …
SWEA Kuala Lumpur Easter Lunch Read More
SWEA’s annual Easter Dinner took this year place in Bangkok at Stable Lodge on the 22 April 2011 where 38 Swedes gathered for celebrating Easter in a friendly atmosphere. The …
SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner Read More