Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Alfa Laval has received two orders of record size for Alfa Laval PureBallast systems from two leading shipyards in South Korea. The systems will be installed onboard 14 vessels built …
Alfa Laval Has to Deliver Pure Ballast Systems Installed in 14 Maersk Vessels Read MoreLast year KA signed a strategically important contract with a Chinese truck producer for the delivery of clutch actuation systems to their new vehicle platform for heavy trucks. Due to …
Major Breakthrough for Norwegian KA in China Read MoreFor the past eight months, Cambodian police has been investigating the charges of paedophilia against the Danish man, but on Monday those charges were dropped. His lawyer, Michael Juul Eriksen, …
Jørgen K. Hansen Released From Cambodian Prison Read MoreThere is an air of peace around the Norwegian church premises in Pattaya. Happy faces, friendly greetings, and warm welcomes and hand shakes are all around. From the moment one …
Songs and Sausages at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church in Pattaya Read More
Already a couple of hours before kick-off are the first red and white football fans were ready on the benches at Bobby’s. A pub and German beer garden in a …
The Danish Football Down Trip in Singapore Read MoreBy Alexandra LeytonMore than 150 guests gathered on Saturday to celebrate the yearly Young Professionals Swedish midsummerfest. Among the guests were not only Swedes, but also other Scandinavians and Chinese. The …
Swedish Midsummer Party in Beijing Read MoreBy Torun ÖhmanThe midsummer garlands were tied, the schnapps on the tables and in true midsummer spirit, the rain was pouring down. But the rain didn’t bother the about 130 …
Swedish Young Professionals Midsummer Party in Shanghai Read More
The children have a special song book, and they sing for 20 minutes everyday. They do gymnastics and rhythmic training. And often they have special themes like “Living healthy” or …
Where Children Are Taught How to Play Read MoreThe new restaurant was opened on Wednesday last week for the Danish Skt. Hans Aften. At 6.30 pm, there was a well visited reception. Unfortunately, the weather gods did not …
Experience the New Pet Hot ScandiAsia Read MoreA Norwegian man, Thiyakaraja Sivakkolunthu, 49, from Groruddalen, Oslo in Norway, was among the injured and hospitalized, after two speedboats collided in Thailand. Marine Police on Koh Samui informs to Scandasia.com …
Norwegian the Only Scandinavian Hospitalized After Thai Boat Crash Read MoreWednesday 23 June the Norwegians in Singapore celebrated St. Hansaften at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. More than 50 young and older Norwegians enjoyed traditional Norwegian summer food, good company and …
Norwegian Shrimps and Korean Strawberries in Singapore Read MoreDenmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and the Danish Minister for Economics and Business Affairs Mr. Brian Mikkelsen will visit EXPO 2010 to celebrate “Denmark Day”, which brings together some of the …
Denmark’s Crown Prince Visits EXPO 2010 Read MoreUp to 70 passengers have been injured in a speedboat accident in the waters of Koh Samui in Thailand and authorities are working to see if any are missing. A Department …
70 injured in Thai resort boat collision – up to 10 are missing Read MoreTUI Nordic Chief Executive Christian Clemens announced that the charter operations to Thailand for the winter 2010 will increase the capacity by 30% from the previous year up to a …
TUI Nordic Increase Winter Capacity to Thailand With 30% Read MoreIt is evident for Scandinavians that Knut Ngo, Swedish Trade Council’s man in Singapore, has a Scandinavian first name. But since he looks Asian new people meeting him there first …
Investment Advice from Knut Ngo, Swedish Trade Council’s Man in Singapore Read MoreThe Natural Resources and Environment Ministry (NREM) has announced that it is including 1,406 villages in 22 provinces as part of a National Earthquake Relief Plan. These villages, located …
Thailand Prepares for Earthquakes Read MoreThe National Police’s counterterrorism unit arrested two more suspects following successful raids in Central Java in which it netted three terror suspects, one of whom topped the authorities’ most-wanted list, …
Danish Embassy Plot: More Suspects Arrested in Terror Raids Read MoreThe number of dengue fever known cases in Phuket is soaring, according to the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO). PPHO Director Narinrach Pichyakamin said figures released by the PPHO …
Dengue Fever Spreading in Phuket Read MoreA 29-year-old Malaysian businesswoman has claimed that she was made a sex slave for four days. The victim from Miri has said that she was gang-raped by three friends and …
Malaysian Businesswoman Claims She Was Made Sex Slave for 4 Days Read MoreIndonesian pop star Nazril Irham has been charged under an anti-pornography law over his alleged role in sex videos that have been circulation online. Irham, also known as ‘Ariel’, and …
Indonesian Pop Star Charged Under Anti-porn Law Read MoreThe Danish funk big band, MI22, was warmly welcomed at the Hué Festival 2010, where they received great acclaim after their 3 performances at the festival’s western stage. Funk and …
Danish Big Band Did Well in Hué Read MoreIt smells like wood. And it looks a little like a forest, made from large pieces of pine tree and bamboo. Norway’s contribution to the World EXPO in Shanghai is …
Norway: Put Nature into the City Read MoreAhead of Burma’s historic elections, the election commission has warned political parties that they cannot chant, march or say anything during rallies that would tarnish the country’s image. The restrictions …
Burmese Election Commission Bans ‘Marching and Chanting’ Read MoreThe terror suspects arrested during a raid in Central Java, Indonesia not only planned to bomb the the Danish Embassy, but also to bomb the Indonesian Police Anniversary Day Celebrations …
Terror Plan to Bomb Danish Embassy in Indonesia Stopped Read MoreTo begin with, he was never a shy guy. Back in Norway, he performed at a rock concert – yes, headbanging in tight leather pants before a multitude of music …
The Voice From Norway Read MoreDatang Renewable Power continues to expands its fleet of V80-2.0 MW turbines by another 50 MW. Long-time partner Datang Renewable Power continues to show confidence in Vestas’ services and products …
Vestas China’s Key Account Datang Orders Another 50 MW Read MoreFinnair Plus frequent-flyer membership card or a recent Finnair boarding card entitles guests to enter the Finland pavilion via the Green Line. Green Line is a faster line also used …
Visit Finland at World Expo With a Finnair Plus Without Queuing Read MoreVolvo Cars now has a government partner among its investors, but it is not the Swedish state, TV4’s business news program Ekonominyheterna reported late on Wednesday. It is Chinese investment …
Chinese State Investor Gets 40 % of Volvo Read MoreUp to SEK 3 million is now being o¬ffered to support the demonstration of new environmental technology. The initiative is called DemoEnvironment and is part of the international development cooperation …
Three Million For a Cleaner Environment in China Read MoreHis Royal Highness Prince Frederik of Denmark will be in Shanghai Monday and Tuesday to celebrate the Denmark Day at the Expo 2010. The celebrations will also include the visit …
Crown Prince Frederik Visits EXPO in Shanghai Read MoreAmbassador Homme and Counsellor Ragnhildstveit recently visited Indonesia’s easternmost province Papua. This is the first Norwegian ambassadorial visit to the province of Papua, situated two time zones and five hours …
The Norwegian Ambassador Visits Papua Read MoreDenmark will increase security at its embassy in Jakarta in the wake of a raid by Indonesian police that foiled a terrorist plot, the Danish foreign minister said Thursday. …
Denmark to Boost Jakarta Embassy Security After Alleged Plot Read MoreFrom Monday the 28th of June until the 23rd of July, people will be able to experience a different take on the famous “Make Love – Not War” slogan of …
Vietnamese artist Opens His Exhibition “Fusion” Read MoreAfter sending mixed messages at times this year, the Indonesian government said it is proceeding with plans to liberalize the domestic real estate market, but foreigners will not be allowed …
New Rules Would Not Allow Foreigners To Own Property in Indonesia Read MoreThe Swedsih band ABBA may no longer be around but their music lives on in fans’ hearts. Their massive appeal has spawned the creation of ABBA Cadabra, a Cana-dian group honouring …
ABBA Cadabra Showtime in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreThe Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has called on all relevant agencies to join forces and dig deeper into illegal sand smuggling activities in the country. MACC investigations director Mustafar Ali told …
Cash Bribes, Sexual Favours in Malaysia Read MoreToday the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2010 welcomes distinguished guests and experts within clean energy and climate technologies, jointly hosting the Nordic-Chinese Energy & Climate Forum together with the neighbor …
Sweden Share Cases on Clean Tech and Environmental Solutions Read MoreNordic Ways recently held their fourth annual cross country skiing event in China this June. The fact that it is summer in China at the moment did not stop these …
Scandinavians Cross Country Ski in the Chinese Summer Read MoreIndia’s Cabinet has approved pushing for the former head of Union Carbide to be extradited over the toxic gas leak in 1984 that killed an estimated 15,000 people. Public ire …
Bhopal Disaster: India to Try to Extradite Ex-Union Carbide Head Read MoreDrug seizures and production/cultivation of illicit substances have surged in Myanmar, particularly in rural Shan and Karen states, where ethnic rebels and poor communities continue to fight the military-junta over …
Drug Production & Seizures Surge Dramatically in Burma Read MoreFlemming H. Laursen is angry and frustrated. Ignoring and overruling his protests, the Filipino court has decided to tear down his island resort – despite the fact that he runs …
Danish Investor Rages Against Filipino Government Read MoreZhejiang Geely, parent of Geely Automobile Holdings, which aims to take over the Swedish premier brand in the third quarter, plans to make the Volvo XC60 sport utility vehicle in …
Geely to Sell 150,000 Volvo Cars in China by 2015 Read MorePolice have detained four teenage girls who allegedly coerced their peers into prostitution in central China’s Henan province.The detained girls, aged 16 to 17, were among six people detained after …
Teens Held for Running Sex Racket in China Read MoreThe terror suspects arrested during a raid in Klaten, Central Java not only planned to bomb the Police Anniversary Day celebration, or Hari Bhayangkara, but also to bomb the Danish …
Terror Suspect Planned to Bomb Danish Embassy in Jakarta Read MoreLars Nittve, the outgoing head of Stockholm’s Moderna Museet and former artistic director of London’s Tate Modern, is set to move to Hong Kong to lead a new museum and …
Stockholm Museum Chief Heads for Hong Kong Read MoreDenmark hopes to show visitors to the World Expo in Shanghai new solutions to some of the environmental challenges the world faces today, a government official says. Denmark also seeks …
Denmark Wants to Show Modern Fairy Tale at Expo Read MoreWhere some people see a pile of rubbish, Mads Moller envisions a promising energy source for the future. It is an unavoidable fact that Beijing must use incinerators to handle …
To Burn or Not to Burn, a Hot Topic Read MoreCompany said it followed local laws and its operations in the South Asian nation generated hundreds of thousands of jobs Swedish clothing chain H&M paid just 60 euros (US$73) of …
Swedish H&M Paid Just 60 € of Corporate Taxes Read MoreThe Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has announced the air transport statistics for May 2010. “The results are not as bad as many expected with Bangkok’s international disembarkations …
Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals in May Better than Feared Read MoreVietnam plans to have 13 nuclear reactors online by 2030, with a combined capacity of 15 gigawatts, the government said Wednesday. Nuclear power will account for 10% of the country’s …
Vietnam Plans to Build 13 Nuclear Reactors Read More