Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Danish led project to educate Filipino children in the Malaysian Sabah province and Filomentina Hoegsholm who founded a Filipina network in Denmark have been awarded with the Philippine Presidential Award. …
Philippine Presidential Awardees with Danish connections Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has today agreed with UNDP to support the programme; “Being LGBT in Asia phase 2: Supporting LGBT inclusive development in …
Sweden supports LGBT rights in E, SE Asia Read More
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) placed Thailand as 10th most dangerous place out of 162 countries surveyed in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). Among Southeast Asian countries, Thailand, …
Thailand ranked 10th on global terrorism index Read More
Scania trucks, busses and tractors will be sold in Manila from the beginning of next year. The import of Complete Knock Down kits (CKD’s), needed for final assembly, will commence …
Scania ready for Philippine market in early 2015 Read More
The joint venture of Aboitiz Power Corp and Statkraft Norfund Power Invest AS of Norway has broken ground for a new hydropower project in the provinces of Ifugao and Isabela. …
Norwegian firm to install hydropower dam at Philippine reservoir Read More
Vice President Jejomar Binay called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine embassy in Denmark to investigate reported maltreatment of au pairs in the country. “In light …
Philippines urges protection of au pairs in Denmark Read More
Philippines power producer Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has nailed $315m of finance for its Vestas-built 150MW Burgos project, and said it is on target to commission the nation’s largest wind …
Philippine firm granted $315-million loan for Vestas wind turbines Read More
Having participated in the recently held Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition or more popularly known as Worldbex, the country’s largest building and construction industry exhibition featuring local and international …
Finnish pine wood attracts interest in tropical Philippines Read More
Two officials of Finland were in the city in early October to express support for the Philippine peace process and look at ways to help in the establishment of the …
Finland’s overture to Philippines Mindanao peace process Read More
A Swedish truck assembler will set up a dealership in the Philippines to ride on the growth of the country’s infrastructure and mining sectors. In a statement, Scania Group said …
Scania targets Philippine infrastructure, mining sectors Read More
Danish immigration authorities throws out Filipina mother and three of her children from Denmark – but allows her 16 month old son to stay in Denmark. The Danish daily “Ekstra …
Danish-Filipino family seeks refuge in Sweden from Danish extradition Read More
A location for the new Danish Embassy in the Philippines has been found, and the address will be easy to remember. An architect and an engineer from Denmark have arrived …
Address for the new Danish Embassy in Manila is found Read More
Fashionistas and lovers of Swedish clothing brand H&M will have only until next month to wait before they can visit the first store in Manila. Sources from the SM group, …
The long wait for Sweden’s H&M is almost over Read More
A total of 54 500 persons with non-Nordic citizenship immigrated to Norway to work in 2013. This is a decrease of 2 200 persons compared with the record year of …
1,900 Filipinas applied to work as au pair in Norway in 2013 Read More
Norwegian band Staer and the Norwegian-French duo Black Packers put the ears of Bangkokian concert goers and venue neighbors on a test with deafening feedback and a journey through a …
Noisy Norwegians shakes up Bangkok Read More
The Danish cobra-inspired artist and communication consultant, Jens Overgaard Bjerre, 65, was on July 17, 2014 murdered by his former Filipino girlfriend with three stab wounds, including one through his …
Danish artist murdered by ex-girlfriend in the Philippines Read More
Philippine Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the ban imposed by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on the use of the fishing device Danish Seine (hulbot-hulbot) and modified …
Philippine Supreme Court upholds ban on Danish fishing devices Read More
Across the country there will be held commemoration Tuesday to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks three years ago. In all, 77 people were killed and around 90 wounded …
Norway commemorates the 22 July terror Read More
On Sunday morning, July 20, a Danish man got stabbed to death in The Philippines. ScandAsia learns that the incident occurred , when the man opened his front door at his …
Danish man stabbed to death in The Philippines Read More
Three of the world’s leading cruise companies—Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Lines—have expressed interest to help develop the Philippines as a cruise-ship destination, the Philippine Embassy in …
Norwegian Cruise Lines keen to develop Philippines as tourist destination Read More
THE COURT of Tax Appeals has ordered the Bureau of Internal Review (BIR) to return P27.6 million to Nokia Philippines, awarding a little less than half of the company’s requested …
Nokia Philippines gets P27.6-million refund from Court of Tax Appeals Read More
Defence and Security Company Saab will be exhibiting its latest range of cutting-edge technologies across the aerospace domain, covering defence, surveillance, and combat management systems at the Asian Defence & …
Saab showcases cutting-edge techs in Manila’s aerospace, defence show Read More
The controversial Danish anti-Islamist Lars Hedegaard is among the backers of a new controversial animation film about the life of the Islamic prophet Mohammed and his marriage to a six-year-old …
Animation film on life of Prophet Mohammed to stir controversy Read More
The newly established global “Good Country” index measures how much each of 125 countries contributes to the common good in the world , and what it takes away. This index …
Scandinavia dominates Top 10 in “The Good Country Index” Read More
The Philippine government on Sunday denied rumors that it is lobbying for President Benigno Aquino III’s nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize. “I definitely confirm that I am NOT lobbying …
Manila denies lobbying for Aquino’s Nobel Peace Prize Read More
OSLO, Norway, June 26 — “The world came to our aid in many ways—through political support, development programs, technical assistance and, most of all, nurturing the trust and confidence that …
Philippine chief negotiator lauds Norway for help in peace process Read More
The trade department has invited Norwegian businessmen to increase investments in the Philippines. “We [Department of Trade and Industry officials] met with Norwegian government officials that manage the fund and …
Philippines courts Norwegian investors Read More
A 61-year-old Norwegian was arrested Thursday in Olongapo City after two teenagers and their parents accused him of sexually abusing them earlier this year and of engaging in child pornography. …
Norwegian arrested in Philippine child porn bust Read More
MANILA, Philippines—The “impressive growth” the Philippines has achieved in recent years convinced Denmark to reopen its embassy in Manila after 12 years of managing its affairs here through Kuala Lumpur, …
Philippines gains convince Denmark to reopen embassy Read More
A broad majority of parliament today approved dual citizenship in Denmark on June 4. The new law will permit Danes to apply for citizenship of another country without losing their …
Dual citizenship approved by Danish parliament Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs today, May 29, publishes its annual human rights reports. The 2014 reports look at 41 countries in Asia and the Pacific Region. Overall, much …
Sweden maps the situation for Human Rights In SE Asia Read MoreSilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, today launched its inaugural flight to Kalibo, Philippines, the gateway to Boracay. MI599 departed Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 1000 hours and …
SilkAir Sets Course for Kalibo, the Gateway to Boracay – SilkAir Read More
The Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation on May 15 launched the Danish government’s new strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy: “More Trade. New Jobs”. With the new export …
New embassies to help Denmark reach 300 million consumers Read More
Do you miss following your favorite home team live? Watching the Norwegian live knitting show? The Swedish Hollywood Wives? A quick search on the web shows there is a huge …
TV from your home country Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador in the Philippines, Knut Solem, has left office on April 30. He will be replaced by Erik Førner although a precise date on when he takes office …
Change of guard at Norwegian Embassy in Manila Read More
The Philippine government on May 7 questioned the sincerity of leftist rebels in resuming peace negotiations which have been stalled since 2011. Philippine government chief peace negotiator Alexander Padilla said …
Norway-brokered Philippine peace talks in doubt Read More
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems said on Friday it had received a 63 megawatt turbine order for a wind project in the Philippines. The order was for 21 …
Vestas receives 63 MW wind turbine order from Philippines Read More
Danes Worldwide, the organization for Danes abroad, has initiated 6 live chat sessions with their panel of experts (in Danish). First counselling session will take place Wednesday 7th May at …
Free counseling for Danes abroad Read MoreFilipino au pairs in Denmark are set to receive as much as 6,500 kroner in cash bonus if they will not get pregnant during their two-year stay in the country. …
Reward for Filipino au pairs for not getting pregnant in Denmark Read More
TWO foreign business delegations with interest in manufacturing and Information Technology are set to visit the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) next month. This was revealed by Peza Director General …
Danish, Swedish firms to explore Philippine industrial zone Read More
Lotta Sylwander has submitted credentials as UNICEF Representative to the Philippines to Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. As UNICEF Representative, Ms. Sylwander provides strategic leadership in the …
Swedish Lotta Sylwander joins UNICEF as Philippines Representative Read More
The Danish manufacturing company opened a 147-square meter showroom at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall on March 25 featuring the wide array of products that would induce one to break the …
Bang & Olufsen opens flagship store in Philippines Read More
Do it for Denmark: The Danish travel agency, Spies Rejser, has launched a competition calling for Danes to have more sex to tackle declining birth rates, British media, The Independent, …
Lets all conceive in Asia! Read More
Norway welcomes the peace agreement signed Thursday by the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, says Foreign Minister Børge Brende (photo). The agreement brings an end to the …
Norway welcomes Philippine peace accord Read More
Thanksgiving Lunch for the Crayfish Party Sponsors at Chosen Children Village in Silang, Cavite, The Philippines. The Scandinavian Society was able to donate P200,000 to the important work done for …
Big Scandinavian Society orphan donation Read More
Sweden-based Spotify has previewed its cloud-based music streaming service in the Philippines this Tuesday backed by beverage heavyweight Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola Philippines broke the news this morning on its official Facebook …
Spotify arrives in Philippines via Coke Read More
On August 1, Denmark will reopen its Embassy in Manila, the Philippines, as part of the largest reform and modernisation of the Danish Foreign Service in many years. The plan …
Good timing for reopening of the Danish Embassy in Manila Read More
Malmö, Sweden based IKC Fonder has launched the country’s first fund dedicated to investing in the Philippines, the IKC Filippinerna Flexibel. The fund is added to the range of some …
Sweden’s IKC opens Manila office, launches Philippines fund Read More
The IKEA Foundation has published its 2013 annual review, announcing a 21% increase in total giving to organisations that are improving life for children in some of the world’s poorest …
IKEA Foundation gave €101 million to help children in 2013 Read More