Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Scandinavia seems to breed disc jockey artists these days which catch attention even from far away places like Thailand. At least this can be the conclusion if looking at the …
Scandinavian Disc Jockeys at Bangkok DJ Event Read MoreThe embassy of Sweden in Malaysia, in corporation with the Malaysian Ministry of Transport, hosted the “Sweden-Malaysia International Road Safety Seminar” on November 13 at the Palace of the Golden …
Swedish Road Safety Introduced to Malaysia Read MoreFor a lot of the Viking players the weekend of December 9th and 10th meant two days of football. After Saturdays defeat to the Winking Frog in the Casual League, …
Viking Vets Bangkok Champions Read MoreTen Scandinavian and one Thai business professionals will be organizing the first annual Baan King Kaew Golf Trophy from the 19th to 21st January 2007 to support Ching Mai’s independent …
The Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage Read MoreZoMedia Pte Ltd has recently been appointed as Media Representative for the regional Scandinavian magazine ScandAsia in Singapore. ScandAsia is the only magazine covering all the Scandinavians living in Singapore …
ScandAsia Appoints ZoMedia as Media Representative Read MoreBy Kari Aamodt On Thursday December 7th we saw a record number of 456 guests at the 8th Annual Scandinavian Business Christmas Dinner. The venue this year was Hilton Kuala Lumpur. …
Scandinavian Business Christmas Dinner Read MoreIt was a team full of optimism that entered the pitch on Patana International School on Saturday December 9th to meet the team from the British Pub Winking Frog. The …
Vikings Beaten by Frogs Read MoreOne fine day though, while having coffee with a friend, she told him that she had no idea what she wanted to do when she was older. Her friend simply …
The New Swedish Priest at the Singapore Norwegian Seaman’s Church Read MoreBy Veikko LaineThe first issue of Thaimaansuomalainen came out mid-August 2006. The tabloid size magazine contained only 16 pages, six adverts plus 15 map module adverts but it was written …
Thaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine Read MoreThe annual Christmas party is something the women of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association (SWEA) always look forward to. However, one problem always pops up. Lack of space. “We usually …
Plenty of Room at the Ambassador’s House Read MoreIn a filing to Bursa Malaysia, Carlsberg Malaysia said its 24.6 pct-owned associate, the Sri Lankan-based Lion Brewery Ceylon Ltd, will own a 22.5 pct stake of South East Asia …
Carlsberg Malaysia to Own Stake in Indian Joint Venture Read MoreCambodia’s reactions came promptly after Finland announced its decision to grant a visa to Heng Peo. According to Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA), Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong has sent a …
Finland Grants Visa to Cambodian Ex-police Chief Read More45 golfers took a break from Christmas preparations to play in the annual Christmas golf tournament arranged by Scandinavian Society Malaysia on December 3rd. The tournament took place at the …
Christmas Golf Benefits Malaysian Kids Read MoreIbsen Women – Put An Eagle in A Cage opened in New York and Los Angeles in 1990 and it has since toured the USA, Europe, India, Pakistan, Bangla Desh, …
Henrik Ibsen’s Women in Singapore Read MoreThe project, which was completed in June 2006, allowed Singapore flag ship crew to submit crew change information via XML files electronically to MPA using DNV Navigator.DNV Navigator is an onboard databank …
DNV Navigator wins Singapore Minister Innovation Award Read MoreOn Wednesday, Denmark signed an agreement worth an overall nine million USD to the Mekong River Commission. With this grant, Denmark provides 45 million DKK (7.5 million USD) to the …
Danish Money Injected Into the Mekong River Read MoreMermaid Maritime Vietnam has been taken over by its own previous owner and current CEO Jorgen Lundbaek and Tommy Hansen, currently General Manager of Mermaid Safety Services Ltd.The change of …
Mermaid Maritime Vietnam Changes Hands Read More50 golfers participated in the LVT Cup at the Vintage Golf Club 25 kilometres outside Bangkok and the golfers really impressed SSS golf captain, Klaus Støve. “The golf course at the …
43 Is the Winning Number Read MoreThe joyful turn comes to Thai orphans when the Puppet Theatre Sytkyt has been invited by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok to spread Christmas cheer to Thai orphanages by …
Flying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer Read MoreRepresenting Finland is the Espoo Big Band, which is one of the finest big jazz orchestras in Europe. Lina Nyberg & her band PLING from Sweden and the Swing Sisters …
Scandinavian Artists at European Jazz Festival in Vietnam Read MoreOn Friday, a Danish teacher recognized Mogens Amdi Petersen, who is the founder of the organization Tvind, which has been involved in a decade-long media-covered court trial in Denmark for …
Amdi Petersen Spotted in Singapore Read MoreOdds certainly were against the Scandinavian Vikings soccer players before the game against French rivals Les Gaulois on Saturday the 2nd of December. A miserable start of the season had …
Vikings Beats French Favourites Read MoreWaking up in one world, having dinner in another. That was basically the situation for the 18 people from the Norwegian and Swedish Churches in Singapore. On Monday the 27th of …
Visiting the Home of New Lives Read MoreNetworking must be what Swedish do best as another networking event was held last night at Style Nordic, located at Ann Siang Road. A total of 46 guests turned up, …
An Evening of Style and Networking Read MoreThe Danish shipping company has not previously operated from the port in Tokyo, but has sailed from Yokohama. From there, containers have so far been transported by truck. It will …
Maersk Opens New Routes from Bangkok Read MoreWhen Reverend Lars Bernhardt Ølberg arrived in Singapore a year ago, he was brought into the church room of the Norwegian Seaman’s Church and shown a cross made out of …
Interview with the Norwegian Priest of Singapore Read MoreThe international beer industry in Cambodia is accused of treating its female employees miserably, reports Jyllands-Posten. According to the accusers – several NGO’s and women’s rights organizations working in Cambodia …
NGO’s: Carlsberg Responsible for Death of Cambodian Laborers Read MoreThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed an agreement to establish an extensive partnership to offer services beyond their destinations. The code share …
New strategic partnership between THAI and SAS Read MoreMalaysian consumers were the first to be able to watch streamed entertainment on their mobile phone following a deal between the Swedish Mobile content specialists Kamera and Astro, Asia’s leading …
Kamera Streaming in Malaysia Read MoreHaving to promise to bring back silverware and medals in return for being allowed to play soccer in Phuket in stead of in the Casual League might seem like a …
Vikings Return from Phuket with Medals Read MoreJust south of Pattaya, around two hours drive from Bangkok, a huge botanic garden is located, the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden. The garden has 16.000 plants – Including more …
A new Carl Linné Read MoreHaving practiced chiropractic in Kuala Lumpur for a year, Dr Will Kalla felt it was time to move on. He did and made a trip down to Singapore only to …
Do You Feel A Tingle Down Your Spine? Read MoreTellus’ niche is insurance coverage and to give “absolute financial security”, designed for people living and working abroad. The focus lies on Swedes no matter where they live, worldwide.What is …
Insurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour Read MoreThe local government in Hanoi will initiate its privatization process soon, at which point the state-owned brewery Habeco will be open to negotiate with interested stakeholders. Over a year ago, Carlsberg …
Battle for Hanoi Brewery Intensifies Read MoreCarlsberg might soon re-enter Thailand. With a healthy bottom line to boost its self-confidence, the Danish company has announced its plans to invest up to five billion DKK in Asia …
Carlsberg Hopes to Re-enter Thailand Read MoreThe roads up Singapore’s Mount Faber must have been busier on Saturday the 25th of November than on an ordinary Saturday, as 1100 people visited the Christmas Bazaar at the …
1100 visited Danish Christmas Bazaar Read MoreOn Saturday the 25th of November the Scandinavian Vikings soccer team played against the team from the Spickled Liver Pub. “The Spickled Liver is a rather bad team and certainly …
Defeat After Poor Vikings Effort Read MoreA 12 man delegation from the International Committee of the Danish Federation of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (DFSME… or Håndværksrådet in Danish) gained many useful experiences and insights in …
Danish Delegation gained Malaysian insight Read MoreHej mitt namn er Sture Strand, boende i Pattaya sen 1988Av en ren tillfellighet fick jag reda po att man kan skatta 25%, istellet som for min del 33%. Utan …
Swedish Tax Savings By Declaring You Live In Thailand? Read MoreThe Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen will on 5 December be organizing a Jazz concert to celebrate the 79th Birthday and 60 years of King Bhumiphol Adulyadej’s Reign over the …
Royal That Jazz Concert in Copenhagen Read MoreEach contestant in the writing competition must submit a maximum of five short stories, between 1,000 to 2,000 words long, or a cartoon strip of between 10-30 pages (colour or …
Writing Competition for Children in Vietnam Read MoreThe Danish Embassy in KL welcomed two new members of staff starting 1st September: Consul Mrs. Susanne Hansen taking over from Mr. Søren Einar Olsen while Counselor Mr. Bo Mønsted …
New Staff at the Danish Embassy Read MoreWhen it was time to leave Beijing to start afresh, Mr Pär Ahlberger was determined to begin his new life in Singapore. His decision remained steadfast when it came time …
Introducing the new Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore Read MoreTake a walk down the Red Light Districts in Soi 6 in Pattaya. Pass by all the bargirls and just before you reach the waterfront and First Beach Road – …
Steaks at the Stone Oven Restaurant in Pattaya Read MoreA project of this kind has never been carried out in Vietnam before, and according to Director of the Con Dao National Park, Le Xuan Ai, the tracking devices attached …
Denmark Helps Vietnam Track Marine Turtles Read MoreTwice each year, Swedish-based Duong Van Thanh returns to Vietnam to paint, but in order to have more time for painting while there she has now inaugurated her very own …
Swedish-based Painter Opens Gallery in Hanoi Read MoreSweden takes good care of creative ideas and clever innovations, from idea to market, while Thailand is full of great entrepreneurs making decent incomes and often not much more.The idea …
Swedish Innovation Merges with Thai Entrepreneurship Read MoreBy Jonas Ericsson and Cecilia Skroder You would know the concept of design is more important than ever when you can now open any daily newspaper to get a dose …
Why Scandinavian design is a winner! Read MoreMalaysia seems to slowly be turning into a warzone for exporters, where western economies are battling the blooming, yet chep China. For many Danish exporters, the Chinese competition is already …
China Threatens Danish Export to Malaysia Read MoreFinally! Victory for the Scandinavian Vikings. Not since the first game of the season has the Vikings been able to leave the pitch with the three points. But on Saturday …
More Success for the Vikings Read More