Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish architecture is globally renowned, and Shanghai may to get its own landmark straight from Denmark. The RÉN building is designed by Bjarke Ingels, and takes its form from the …
Shanghai mulls landmark Danish architecture Read More
Paddy Power has opened up betting on which animal is likely to be killed next at Copenhagen Zoo, in what may just be the Irish bookmaker’s sickest bet yet. The …
Betting is on: which animal will be killed next at Copenhagen zoo? Read More
Michelin has announced plans to publish a separate guide for Nordic countries in April. The move signals a recognition that the region remains a hotbed of culinary innovation and haute …
Nordic region gets its own Michelin guide 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
Finnmarksløpet, the longest sled dog race in Europe, takes place on Saturday, March 8. The race starts from Alta centrum in the Finnmark county, Norway. NRK broadcasts with official opening, speaker, …
The longest sled dog race in Europe – Live! Read More
Singapore has topped 131 cities globally to become the world’s most expensive city to live in 2014, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit . The city’s strong currency combined with …
Singapore is the most expensive city in the world Read More
Norway’s Jo Nesbø’s second Harry Hole novel has topped the prestigious New York Times’ bestseller list on its American release. “This is the first time Nesbø tops what it is …
Fiction on murder of Norwegian envoy in Bkk tops NY Times’ bestsellers Read More
26-year old Anna Nordqvist was yesterday victorious at the Siam County Club Pattaya Old Course in the Honda LPGA, firing a 68 in the final round and claiming the prize …
Swede wins LPGA tournament in Pattaya Read More
Did you know that Sweden is the world’s most successful exporter of chart music, in relation to GDP? From ABBA to Swedish House Mafia and Robyn, via Roxette and The …
8 reasons why Sweden rocks Read More
Tromsø, Norway – 11 February, 2014: A yak – one of the fearsome giants of Thai myth, and a popular character from the kingdom’s ancient Khon masked dances, recently took …
Thai giant wows visitors at Tromsø’s Snow Festival 2014 Read More