Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The eighth ASEM Summit (Asia-Europe Meeting) will be held in Brussels, the capital of the current EU presidency country Belgium, on 4-5 October. Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi will represent Finland …
PM Kiviniemi to the ASEM Summit in Brussels Read MoreThe hallway is dirty and there is a scent of moist coming from the walls. Inside the apartment it no longer looks dirty – it looks empty. The square room …
Helping Singapore’s Poor Read MoreA combined company will become the second largest FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading) lease operator in the world with a diversified portfolio of 15 FPSOs with solid contract coverage …
BW Offshore and Prosafe Production to Combine Read MoreMaritime giant AP Moller Maersk will register more than 30 new ships under the Singapore flag, a move that will significantly boost the local shipping industry, analysts said. The new …
30 New Maersk Ships to Fly Singapore Flag Read MoreListed under Recommended Houses & Condos in Singapore, ScandAsia Singapore, Citiprop Pacific and its Norwegian real estate agent, Ina Hammer has joined the listing on ScandAsia.com, believing that they can best …
New Listed Service for Singapore Housing: Citiprop Pacific Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea is looking to expand further in Asia in the coming year, according to CEO Mikael Ohlsson, who added that the company’s sales continue to climb. “We …
Ikea to Expand in Asia Read MoreSome get around by bus, others by car or the bicycle, but the trishaw? On Sunday, 36 consulate staff from 12 different foreign missions will, in teams of three comprising …
Diplomats Race to Spread Green Message Read MoreSweden was totally struck by spike mat fever during last year. Everyone talked about the amazing mat, and it was even named “Christmas gift of the Year 2009” by the …
Pain Relieving Swedish Venture Read MoreMaersk Line has appointed Thomas Knudsen as regional head of its Asia Pacific business. Knudsen will be responsible for the execution of Maersk Line’s day-to-day operations in Southeast Asia as well …
New Head for Maersk Line in Asia Pacific Read MoreFinnair’s Asian strategy continues to reap rewards as passenger figures rise, while Cargo trends are similarly healthy. The increasing popularity of Finnair’s fast flights to Asia is reflected in the …
Strong Growth in Asian Traffic and Cargo Read MoreIda Pyk is a fashion label created by model, writer and provocateur Ida Pyk. Ida Pyk’s vision is to highlight personal creativity and unconventional looks. The idea is to reflect …
Exciting New Brand in Style:Nordic Read MoreBy Michael Rafa Jorgensen Ite Simei being one of the best pitches in Cosmoleague was the venue between two teams from the top half of the table (at the end …
Attacking Style Football Secures Vikings First Win of the Season Read MoreHis Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark was a surprise spectator at the Youth Olympic Games sailing regatta on Tuesday.The Crown Prince, himself an avid sailor, cheered on Byte …
Crown Prince Frederik Support Celine Read MoreOn top of Mount Faber, one of the only high points in the tiny Asian city state of Singapore, lies “The Golden Bell” beautifully located in an almost filmic way. …
Crown Prince Frederik Celebrated Seamen’s Church Read MoreThe church celebrating its 25th anniversary had been beatifully restored and painted for the big day, a thing made possible by many benevolent sponsors. And many Danes had showned up …
Crown Prince Visits Danish Seamen’s Church Read MoreThe out-going Ambassador of Sweden, Mr Rolf Bergman recently cast his vote at the Embassy in Hanoi to fulfil his right to vote in the General Elections in Sweden. He …
Fundamental Right of all Swedish Citizens Read MoreIn the beautiful sorroundings of Shangri-La hotel the Scandinavian Women Association (SWA) of Singapore reunited after the summer holiday and enjoyed a lavish lunch and tea. There were a couple …
Scandinavian Women Met at Shangri-La Read MoreSweden newly-officiated envoy to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) expressed the nations’ interests of strengthening cooperation between their countries and the organisation. Quoting a statement issued by Asean on …
Sweden Seek Closer Ties to Asean Read MoreAt the AR-JAS Sports Centre on Saturday 21, football fans in Singapore gathered for big match between the Vikings FC and Germans. The result was ended score 1-2 (Vikings – …
Vikings Fire Blanks Read MoreOn Thursday August 19, the Norwegian Youth Olympics team visited the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore as they had a break from the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The Embassy, …
Norwegian Youth Olympics Team Visits Norwegian Church Read MoreLast Saturday as the first match between Vikings FC and Casuals. The result was shared 1-1 score which was not bad for the first match! The second match between Vikings …
Vikings FC VS Germans in Cosmoleague Read MoreThere are predictions of fewer expatriates to be sent out on foreign assignment onwards, while international companies are indeed increasingly hiring locals for positions which used to be held by …
Singapore’s Norwegian Community Thriving Read MoreThe first Youth Olympic Games are rolling through Singapore. Denmark has quite a large team in town – 30 people including staff. The young Danes participate in 11 different competitions. …
Support Young Danes in Youth Olympic Games Read MoreThe Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, was this weekend the host of the first cultural exchange event “Digital Youth Award”. Young people from all over the world met …
Digital Challenges in Shanghai Read MoreSingapore will be hosting the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games(YOG) from Aug 14 to 26 2010. During the YOG, Young Olympians aged between 14 to 18 years will compete in …
Team Sweden in Singapore YOG Read MoreIt is two years since Carlsberg sealed its place in the brewing big league when it teamed up with Heineken to buy Scottish & Newcastle, gaining assets in Russia, France, …
The Carlsberg Path to Asia Read MoreIf you get a tense craving for Scandinavian seafood, maybe FISK will be just the right place for you. Every Tuesday and Friday, FISK in Singapore brings in fresh fish …
Scandinavian Seafood in Singapore Read MoreThe Association of Norwegian Students Abroad (ANSA) invites student from Singapore and elsewhere to visit their ScanArt 2010 Exhibition from September 29 to October 4th at the 1000 Pound Bend, …
Scandinavian Art Students Exhibition Read MoreDanish facility services group ISS has added security services to its portfolio in India by acquiring 49 percent in city-based SBD Cisco (India) Ltd for an undisclosed sum. SDB Cisco …
Danish ISS Acquires Indian / Singaporian Company Read MoreSingapore will be hosting the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games(YOG) from Aug 14 to 26 2010. During the YOG, Young Olympians aged between 14 to 18 years will compete in …
Team Sweden at the Singapore YOG Read MoreIKEA in the world for the highly localized Marketing Policy. Headquarters in Sweden, under the guidelines, over the introduction of new and peculiar, “deviant” non-traditional marketing on a global scale …
IKEA – Global but Local Read MoreWhile China’s economy continues to grow so rapidly its steel producers cannot meet local demand, foreign steel manufacturers and related companies have had to accelerate production and drastically reduce delivery …
ASSAB Steel in China Finds Success in Speed Read MoreFinnair will acquire two 270-seat Airbus A340 wide-bodied aircraft to meet its growing long-haul traffic needs. The aircraft will be acquired on lease agreements of around four years from the …
Finnair to Expand its Asia Fleet Read MoreStatoil, with a well established portfolio, continues to look for expansion opportunities to secure its place among the top exploration and production companies, Morten Ruud, project director Peregrino, said in …
Statoil Sends FPSO to Peregrino off Brazil Read MoreFrom 16-20 July, the Global Youth Congress International (GYCI) hosted the first ever EU Youth Forum (EUYF) in Singapore. The aim was to enhance the knowledge and understanding and educate …
European Union Youth Forum in Singapore Read More(22.7.2010) Fantastic finale of Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race ended as Team Finland finished in second place. After facing various challenges since departing Singapore in February, Team Finland …
Finnish Second Place in World Race Read MoreThe enterprise software vendor believes regulatory reform will drive Asia-Pacific demand for its system among investment firms. Relatively few Asian financial firms use front-to-back-office investment-management systems, especially ones that can …
Danish SimCorp Eyes China Asset Managers Read MoreThe Norwegian participants who have acheived IOCs strict qualification requirements are swimmers Lavrans Solli (18) and Sverre Næss (18), wrestlers Karoline Løvik (15) and Pål Erik Gundersen (17), marksman Malin …
Norwegian Athletes to Inaugural Youth Olympic Games Read MoreOneworld alliance partners, Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL), will expand their cooperation network in Europe starting from August 1, 2010. “Finnair is very happy to serve European and Japanese customers …
Finnair and Japan Airlines Expand Cooperation Read MoreMeet Icelandic descendant Mr Lynden Vikingur, affectionately known to staff and friends as ‘the Viking’ – and that is because he actually is one. He is founder and manager of …
Icelander Brewing Coffee in Singapore Read MoreLifted by robust demand on the India sector, Nordic carrier Finnair has reported a 26 percent growth in Asian traffic this summer.“The demand for Asian traffic is growing noticeably. We …
Finnair Reports Strong Asian Growth Read MoreEuro RSCG, though a competitive pitch, has won the account for Carlsberg, covering overall brand management and integrated creative duties for Carlsberg Green Label, Carlsberg Gold and Carlsberg Special Brew. …
Euro RSCG Wins Carlsberg Deal Read MoreThe Finnish elevator company KONE celebrates its 100 years anniversary in the world this year. In Southeast Asia, KONE has been active for over 30 years. A big anniversary happens …
Finnish KONE Keeps Lifting Asia Read MoreSTYLE:NORDIC opened its new store in June, and according to the Swedish owner, so far it has been a great success. “The new Style:Nordic Delfi store has been very well received. …
STYLE:NORDIC Well Received on Orchard Read MoreBuilding firm CSR Ltd has agreed to sell its Asian businesses to the Rockwool Group for A$128 million (A$1 = RM2.70), but the company’s Malaysian plant is not included in …
Danish Rockwool Acquire CSR Asian Businesses Read MoreMaersk Floating Production and Storage Offloading is set to depart Keppel Shipyard in the third quarter for Peregrino, Brazil, according to a Keppel report on Saturday.Shipyard) is on track to …
Keppel to Deliver Maersk Floating Vessel Read MoreRickmers Group, Singapore, held a quadruple naming ceremony at HHI’s Ulsan shipyard this morning for four ultra-large container ships. The Maersk Edinburgh is the first Rickmers Group ULCS that will …
Rickmers Christens Four Maersk Ships at Ulsan Shipyard Read MoreNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s second largest, will increase investments in Asia, as the region leads the global economic recovery, said Norges Bank Governor Svein Gjedrem, this reports Bloomberg …
Norway’s Pension Fund to Boost Investments in Asia Read MoreNext year, Finnair will resume its daily nonstop flights between Helsinki and Singapore with easy access from Stockholm, Gothenburg, Norrköping and Copenhagen. It will become one of the fastest connections …
Finnair Daily to Singapore from May Next Year Read MoreDanish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Saturday that global container shipping rates were likely to return to pre-crisis levels by the peak season at the end of …
Maersk Sees Container Rates at Pre-crisis Level This Year Read More