Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Western Norway is the Norwegian region most central in the industries of oil, gas, renewable energy, the maritime industry and seafood. These areas of co-operation were in focus when The …
Western Norway Visits China Read MoreToday, the prestigious museum ‘Prince Gong’s Palace’ in Beijing opened an exciting exhibition of original art works created by HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for the recent film adaptation …
Designs By The Queen of Denmark in China Read MoreThree non-governmental organisations, two from Vietnam and one from Sweden are joining in a partnership cooperation to introduce EcoTeam in schools and to promote environmental sustainable way of living for …
EcoTeam Model to be Introduced to Vietnam Read MoreRecently the Vietnamese Competition Authority (VCA), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), launched a website on Early Warning System on Anti-dumping cases. The ceremony was presided by Doctor …
New Website on Anti-dumping Read MoreA conference was held 17 September at the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) to launch the report “Characteristics of the Vietnamese Business Environment: Evidence from a SME survey in …
Evidence From an SME Survey Read MoreThe hallway is dirty and there is a scent of moist coming from the walls. Inside the apartment it no longer looks dirty – it looks empty. The square room …
Helping Singapore’s Poor Read MoreThe government in Laos has just announced that it approves and supports the further process of constructing the dam to provide cheap power to the country. Sayabouly dam is the …
WWF: Mekong River in Imminent Danger Read MoreBy September next year construction will finally be completed the Bangkok Patana School Masterplan, a 10-year project to fully equip the school in order to provide the very best in …
Fulfilling Mission: Fulfilling Potential Read MoreA Norwegian Tourist was caught up in a necklace snatch in South Pattaya, early on Friday Morning. The incident began on the Pratamnuk Road in front of Soi 15. Mr. …
Norwegian Victim of Transsexual Necklace Theft Read MoreA trendy Stockholm hotel which offers its guests complimentary sex toys in their rooms has been criticised by police for “glorifying” the sex trade, reported the Svenska Dagbladet daily.Berns Hotel …
Hotel Slammed for Sex Toys Read MoreIn Denmark, bicycling is a natural activity for people from all walks of life. This includes the Royal Family, according to HRH Prince Joachim of Denmark, who paid a visit …
Prince Joachim Presents Students With Expo Bikes Read MoreTwo of the clothing industry’s biggest names have joined an effort to clean up Chinese textile mills, which are infamous for spewing chemicals into rivers and streams while using massive …
H&M to Help Reduce Textile Pollution Read MoreThe Danish jewelry giant Pandora does not yet exist in the Chinese market. Not that Pandora does not wish to be present there, but the company’s brand has quite simply …
Pandora Brand Rejected in China Read MoreA combined company will become the second largest FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading) lease operator in the world with a diversified portfolio of 15 FPSOs with solid contract coverage …
BW Offshore and Prosafe Production to Combine Read More“After nine fantastic years as president and CEO, 13 years in group management and 27 years in the company, I want to do something new,” said Stråberg in a statement. …
Electrolux Announces a Change at the Top Read MoreWhat does a city smell like? How does it feel? Why do we prefer one place and dislike another? These are some of the questions that will be asked to …
Children Build Cities at Expo Read MoreDanish “Tuk Tours” is one of the many smaller travel agencies in the famous seaside town of Hua Hin who has suffered from the political turmoil in Thailand. But now …
The Scandinavians are Coming Back Read MoreMicrobrewery Sigtuna Brygghus near Arlanda airport has brewed Sweden’s strongest beer ever with 18.5 percent alcohol content. The limited edition Sigtuna Ace of Spades Imperial Stout is brewed with fresh …
Sweden’s Strongest Beer Brewed at 18.5 Percent Read MoreMinority Ombudsman Eva Biaudet says that the recruitment of Thai citizens to pick wild berries in Finland has characteristics resembling human trafficking. She says that there certainly is exploitation, and …
Human Trafficking in Recruitment of Berry Pickers Read MoreThe Chinese magazine Voyage, aimed at business and luxury travellers, has selected Finnair as best airline. The award was granted in the We ChangeTravelling category of the 2010 Travel Brand …
Best Airline in China Read MoreIf you are ever in need of storing some items for shorter or longer time, then Swedish Robert Akerblom might just have the answer for you. On August 30 he …
Swedish Storage Facility in Phuket Read MoreThe number of Thai and Nigerian women exploited for sexual purposes in Sweden has increased, according to a police report on human trafficking. The number of reports involving the exploitation …
More Thai Women in Swedish Sex Trade Read MoreSweden is known also for other things than the Swedish Chef in the Muppet Show. Its car brands for instance. And the most sold car in Sweden, at least according …
The longing for Irresistible Snacks and Candy from Sweden Read MoreUnion chiefs are demanding an apology after the boss of a leading ferry operator called British workers fat and tattooed.Pim de Lange, who is on Stena Line’s executive board of …
Ferry Boss Calls Brits ‘Fat And Tattooed’ Read MoreIkea, the inexpensive and stylish Swedish home retailer, is not earning any money in India. But the company is spending it here, the chief executive, Mikael Ohlsson, said Monday. Ikea, …
Ikea Expects to Double Buying in India Read MoreOslo Cancer Cluster (OCC), the leading Norwegian research- and industry oncology cluster and the prestigious Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced on …
Norway-China Translational Oncology Alliance Formed Read MoreMaritime giant AP Moller Maersk will register more than 30 new ships under the Singapore flag, a move that will significantly boost the local shipping industry, analysts said. The new …
30 New Maersk Ships to Fly Singapore Flag Read MoreNokia last week unveiled three smartphone models aimed at reclaiming its supremacy in the highly competitive market. “Today our fight back to smartphone leadership shifts into high gear,” said Niklas …
New Nokia Smartphones in Thailand Soon Read MoreEsoftflow, a Joint Venture of the Danish Embassy’s Business-to-Business Programme, has been known as an attractive destination for the disadvantaged people, who like working with computer and graphic. If people …
A Huge Talent in a Smal Tiny Body Read MoreListed under Recommended Houses & Condos in Singapore, ScandAsia Singapore, Citiprop Pacific and its Norwegian real estate agent, Ina Hammer has joined the listing on ScandAsia.com, believing that they can best …
New Listed Service for Singapore Housing: Citiprop Pacific Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea is looking to expand further in Asia in the coming year, according to CEO Mikael Ohlsson, who added that the company’s sales continue to climb. “We …
Ikea to Expand in Asia Read MoreTen language students from Thailand have been admitted to Uppsala University Hospital with suspected mushroom poisoning after making a stew from the death cap mushroom. “They could have died,” said …
Thai Students Poisoned After Mushroom Meal Read MoreA Norwegian national and suspected alcoholic has died at his Pattaya residence early on Sunday morning. The man is thought to have been suffering from alcoholism and a related disease …
Alcoholism Suspected Cause of Norwegian’s Death Read MoreThe billions of dollars that Indonesia stands to earn every year in climate-change deals could be at risk if it fails to stamp out corruption in its forestry sector, antigraft …
Corruption Jeopardizes Lucrative “Oslo” Deals Read MoreMalaysian police said on Sunday that they have arrested a couple for burning their Indonesian maid with a hot iron and scalding water with the husband also accused of raping …
Burned Indonesian Maid With a Hot Iron Read MoreSwedish home textile retailer chain Hemtex yesterday officially launched its purchasing office in the Pudong New Area in Shanghai. With a total of 189 stores, of which 143 are in …
Hemtex Eyes More Stores in China Read MoreMore than 270 air travelers to Finland were delayed for nearly five hours as their flight’s takeoff was aborted at Pudong International Airport yesterday after a Finnish woman on board …
Sick Finnish Passenger Delays Flight Read MoreOn Tuesday 14th September 2010, The Hanoi International Women’s Club held a one day trip to Bat Trang Pottery Village. It was the first excursion in this year. It was …
HIWC Excursion to Bat Trang Pottery Village Read MoreAfter a fierce battle Denmark became Nordic Champion at EXPO 2010 Shanghai. Norway came in second, followed by Sweden, Finland and Iceland. During the day guides from each pavilion competed …
Denmark Wins Nordic Expo Championship Read MoreOn September 19, Kirnu, the Finnish Pavilion welcomed its 4 millionth guest, Ms. Liu Xin from Changsha City, Hunan Province. Ms. Liu is working as the deputy General Manager at …
Finland Pavilion Receives 4 millionth Visitor Read MoreAalborg University and University of International relations in Beijing are currently co-hosting an international workshop revolving around ‘The Chinese rise and the existing liberal world order’. On September 20-21, Aalborg …
Aalborg Joins Beijing About International Relations Read MoreNina Rasmussen and Hjalte Tin, who set out from Copenhagen almost three months ago in their electrical cars, have now reached Beijing and a well deserved break after crossing through Russia …
Nina Rasmussen and Hjalte Tin Says Hello Read MoreSome get around by bus, others by car or the bicycle, but the trishaw? On Sunday, 36 consulate staff from 12 different foreign missions will, in teams of three comprising …
Diplomats Race to Spread Green Message Read MorePavilion guide Helena and I are together with some colleagues planning a trip to Thailand after the Expo has finished. Since we still have one and a half months to …
Sweden visit Thailand Read MoreIndonesia and Norway are set to upgrade the level of the climate deal to bind the two countries in meeting their pledges to cut emissions amid protests from businesses who …
Indonesia and Norway to Make LoI More Binding Read MoreA researcher who has spent time with Thais working in Finland as seasonal berry-pickers says that their position and working conditions are deplorable. “The pickers work 14-20 hours per day …
Researcher: Thai berry-pickers Exploited in Finland Read MoreBy Pimjai C. Mongkol, Bjarne Wildau, Thomas Lykke Pedersen and Søren Lykke Bülow “It’s surprising how that tiny woman could kill that big man,” says Chalermchai Yarangwong, caretaker at the …
Caretaker Witnessed the Death of Johan Winlöf Read MoreChina’s Geely and its newly acquired Volvo plan to build three assembly plants in the country to make Volvo cars, in a bid to realize the dream of selling 300,000 …
Geely to Build 3 Plants to Make Volvos Read MoreA Danish national on Wednesday was arrested in possession of a significant quantity of the class-1 restricted drug Ya-Ba and a small quantity of another illicit narcotic at his Country …
Danish Man Busted In Narko Raids Read MoreBy Pimjai C. Mongkol, Søren Lykke Bülow, Bjarne Wildau and Thomas Lykke Pedersen A former business partner, who knew Johan for all of his 15 years spent in Bangkok, discovered …
Neo-Nazi Turned Into Perfect Business Partner Read More