Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Claus Meyer, co-founder of Denmark’s famous Noma restaurant, became a star chef by using local and seasonal Nordic produce. His new Copenhagen restaurant Nam Nam turns that concept on its …
Denmark’s Noma founder gives Nordic twist to Singapore food Read More
Vidar Andersen has been appointed as the new Head of Asia in the Norwegian DNB Bank with base in Singapore effective from Monday September 2. Vidar Andersen previously held the …
New Head of Asia to Norway’s DNB Bank as Erik Borgen quits Read More
Annually The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorry Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships. The Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) in …
Apply for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships now Read More
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) today announce an expansion of their codeshare agreement to cover more destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Codesharing has been …
SIA and SAS Expand Codeshare Agreement Read More
The Embassy of Denmark is handling all visa applications to Sweden. From 2 September 2013 the visa application process for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden will be outsourced to …
Embassy of Denmark to handle visa application to Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden Read More
The Swedish Government has appointed Håkan Jevrell as Ambassador to Singapore. Mr Jevrells previous positions have included District Prosecutor at Västerort local public prosecution office in Stockholm, deputy head of …
New Swedish Ambassador to Singapore Read More
Carsten Bang began his standup comedy career in 1991. Since then he has done numerous of shows individually and together with other Danish comedians. Now he is presented as this …
Danish Comedian Carsten Bang to perform at DABS Annual Charity Ball Read More
Three Singapore students Yinn Jaye Ong, Kang Le Yeo and Wie Jin Gong will take part in the 2013 International Stockholm Junior Water Prize finale held at the World Water …
Students from Singapore compete in 2013 Stockholm Junior Water Prize Read More
The Finnish Embassy invites Singaporeans to come and learn about the what opportunities there are for them to study in Finnish Universities. The European Commission’s Study in Europe 2013 program …
Learn about study-opportunities in Finnish Universities at Finland’s Embassy in Singapore Read More
The Danish kids studying Danish with the DSS – Danish Supplementary School in Singapore started their autumn term at the OFS – Overseas Family School on Tuesday 20 August. The class …
Danish Tuesday classes started Read More
Finland’s Minister of Education and Science has been sharply followed by officials and journalists on her trip around South East Asia. Minister of Education in Finland Krista Kiuru went to …
Finnish Minister on well-documented give and take trip in South East Asia Read More
It is back to school for the children in the Finnish community on Tuesday, 10 September. The day term starts at 15.45 in the H-wing on the third floor of OFS …
Finnish School opens 10 September Read More
The Norwegian Supplementary School in Singapore will start the new autumn term on Thursday 29 August at the OFS – Overseas Family School where all the classes take place. The school …
Term starts at Norskskolen i Singapore Read More
The Swedish school in Singapore “Svenska skolan i Singapore” starts up the autumn term on Friday 30 August 2013. The term starts with a roll call at 16.00 in room …
Back to school @ Svenska Skolan Read More
Danish restaurant Namnam has invited street kitchen chefs from Singapore to join the Copenhagen Street Food Festival taking place at Vesterbro Torv in the weekend. The Danish master chef Claus Meyer …
Singaporean chefs visit Food Festival in Copenhagen Read More
The Finnish school system has earned acknowledgment worldwide because of high test scores. Finland’s Minister of Education now visits three Asian countries with a hope of making an export product …
Finland’s Minister of Education to visit Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia Read More
IKEA is issuing a repair kit for some of its Kritter and Sniglar junior beds due to a laceration hazard. The furniture retailer said it has received seven reports of …
IKEA recalls two types of junior beds Read More
The Parliamentary elections in Norway will take place on 9 September. In that occasion the Norwegian Embassy has arranged that Norwegians can pre-vote in the church if they can not …
Norwegians can pre-vote in Singapore on Saturday Read More
A human smuggling ring has been broken that moved Chinese citizens into Europe using among others fake passports from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. More than 70 suspected people-traffickers were …
Gang smuggling Chinese into Europe arrested Read More9 August is Singapore’s National Day and a Singaporean ad agency has a special agenda for the day: They want to get married to Finland. As a gimmick on Singapore’s National …
Finland, will you marry me, Baby? Read More
The Danish drummer Lars Ulrich and his American band Metallica is playing in Singapore on August 24. The world famous heavy metal band Metallica is touring Southeast Asia this month. …
Danish drummer plays in Singapore Read More
DABS has announced the date of its Annual Ball to be Saturday 12 October 2013. The fundraising event is so far sponsored by Grundfos, DubaB8, faststream recruitment, Urban Fairways, IPP, …
DABS Annual Ball on 12 October Read More
The Danish Government has requested Danes Worldwide – the association of Danes living abroad – to comment on a planned new law on citizenship. In the draft of the new …
Danes Worldwide comments on new citizen law Read More
MatzForm has recently opened its new shop at 302 Jalan Besar in Singapore, offering high quality, classic Danish designed furniture. Soren Matz, the founder of MatzForm, talks to ScandAsia about …
MatzForm introduces Mid-Century Danish Furniture in Singapore Read More
The book “Winning Without Loosing” written by the Danish Entrepreneur Martin Bjergegaard, was launched in Singapore on Thursday 25th of July at The Hub Singapore, National Youth Council Academy, 113 …
Martin Bjergegaard’s book launch: Winning Without Loosing Read More
Scandinavian Shoppe, the shop specializing in selling Scandinavian products in Singapore, is looking for anyone interested in buying the business. Since the shop moved away from 30 South Buona Vista …
Scandinavian Shoppe for sale Read More
Monaco business woman Emma Hawker established www.theweddinglist.com.sg offering online wedding list service, gift purchase and shipment, and bridal gowns to Scandinavian and expatriate brides-to-be. Many globe-trotting couples found each other in …
Helping hands for expat brides-to-be Read More
Buddha Center Himmerland is this week offering a special meditation course with Lama Shangpa Rinpoche at this center in the North of Jutland, Denmark. The lama is presented as a …
Singapore Lama leads Danish mediation course Read More
Loss-making Norwegian solar equipment maker Renewable Energy Corporation will split the company into separate solar and silicon divisions, independently list the two, raise cash and move out of Norway, it …
Norwegian REC to base its solar business in Singapore Read MoreSwedish home and professional appliance company Electrolux recently announced the top 20 semi-finalists for its Electrolux Design Lab 2013 competition, and making the cut are a handful of young designers …
Young Asian designers create unconventional air cleaners for Electrolux contest Read MoreStamford American International School provides a world-class school experience. The school has a goal of instilling enthusiasm for lifelong learning in the students and a sense of global awareness, along with building …
Stamford American International School Read MoreNorway has established a US$7 million Norwegian ASEAN Regional Initiatives Fund (NARIF) to boost its engagement with the 10-member regional grouping, the ASEAN Secretariat announced on Friday. According to Norwegian …
Norway establishes fund for ASEAN Read MoreUWCSEA offers an exceptional opportunity for both day and boarding students at an internationally-recognised IB World school in a multi-cultural, global hub. The school provides a challenging, holistic education emphasising …
UWCSEA – United World College in Singapore Read MoreNorway signed an amity and cooperation treaty with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday, vowing to further develop ties with the 10-member regional bloc. Norwegian Foreign Minister …
Norway signs amity treaty with ASEAN Read MoreA former accountant of the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore has been sentenced to five years’ jail for misappropriating more than S$380,000. Lim Seng Hoo, 56, admitted to two counts of criminal …
Norwegian Church in Singapore – former accountant jailed for embezzlement Read More
Led by Swedish Member of Parliament Mr. Johan Pehrson, who is also a chairman of the Committee on Justice, a delegation from the Liberal Party recently visited Singapore on a …
Swedish Liberal Party visits Singapore Read More
To serve the growing community of Nordic individuals in Asia, Nordea has opened a private banking branch in Singapore. Nordic businesses are growing in Asia and are thereby attracting more …
Nordea opens private banking branch in Singapore Read More
The Singapore gaming community gathered at E2max (LAN Facility) on 14 – 15 June 2013 to participate in the ’Swedish Gamefest’ hosted by the Embassy of Sweden together with Singapore …
Swedish Gamefest 2013 in Singapore Read More
On Thursday 20 June 2013 at 1pm, the Pullutant Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore reached a record high of 371, indicating the hazardous level of the air pollution in city. …
Smoke haze from forest fires in Sumatra hits Singapore Read MoreNorwegian browser software company Opera has opened a regional head office in Singapore today as it seeks to extend its reach in the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing …
Norwegian software company expands to Singapore Read MoreSwedish made Koenigsegg, one of the fastest and most exclusive cars was unveiled to 200 VIPs and guests at a private launch event at the Ritz Carlton Millenia hoteln …
Swedish supercar introduced in Singapore Read MoreIn conjunction with Seed Forum and the visit by the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship’s 2013 program, the Norwegian Embassy invited investors and start-ups alike to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem of …
Start-up night at the Ambassador’s Residence in Singapore Read More
TripAdvisor, the world’s popular travel website, on 11 June 2013 unveiled TripIndex Cities 2013 – the third annual cost comparison of an evening out and overnight stay for two people …
Oslo named most expensive city for travellers while Hanoi second most affordable Read More
Danish Artist Morten Lassen’s solo exhibition “Invisible” was officially opened on 6 June 2013 by her Excellency Berit Basse, the Danish Ambassador to Singapore. The exhibition was held on 4 …
Morten Lassen’s “Invisible” art exhibition opening Read More
Swedish music streaming service ‘Spotify’ has expanded in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Spotify is today known as a commercial music streamer, where users can get good quality music instantly …
Spotify launches in Asia Read MoreDanish food entrepreneur, co-creator of Noma and founding father of the New Nordic Cuisine movement, Claus Meyer, serves up comfort food the Danish way at the first World Street Food …
Singapore street food event with a Nordic flavor Read MoreThe Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Carl Bildt, visited Singapore and attended the 12th International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Summit (Shangri-La Dialogue 2013). He called on Minister …
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Singapore Read MoreSingaporean EMAS enters several projects throughout the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Winning contracts totaling several hundred millions of dollars, EMAS will be collaborating with both Statoil and Det norske oljeselskap ASA. …
Singaporean EMAS wins million dollar contracts in Norway Read MoreFollowing her residency on Svalbard, half way between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, artist Wyn-Lyn Tan conveys the visually astounding and serene beauty of the High North …
Singaporean artist exhibits art from stay in Svalbard Read MoreThome Group, Singapore’s first independent ship manager, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year & continues to expand its global footprint. As part of this expansion, Thome is opening a new …
Singaporean ship manager expands to Copenhagen Read More