Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish Ambassador Klas Molin visited Chiang Mai on Thursday, June 7. He attended the press conference for the European Union Film Festival Chiang Mai 2012 together with 13 Ambassadors and …
Swedish Ambassador Visits Chiang Mai Read MoreSwedish Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe participated in a full day seminar titled ‘Unravelling the mysteries of doing business in Europe’, organized by the Singapore Polytechnic. Among the speakers were a young …
Swedish Ambassador Participates in Business Seminar for Singaporean Students Read MoreThe Malaysian Swedish Business Association (MASBA) held its 2012 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 6 June in conjunction with the celebrations of Sweden’s National Day which was collaborated with the …
MASBA’s AGM followed by a Swedish National Day Celebration Read MoreThe first Swedish Festival in Thailand was held at Megabangna on June 1-10, showcasing Swedish culture and way of life through ‘Live Swedish Life’ exhibition, a range of cultural performances, …
Swedish Festival 2012 at Megabangna Read MoreOn Thursday 7 June, it was time for the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host their monthly networking event with Swedish defence company SAAB as the big sponsor of the …
Successful Networking with Pyttipanna Read MoreOver 200 guests from the government and embassies, members of the Swedish community as well as business people joined Sweden’s Ambassador Anne Hoglund to celebrate the Swedish National Day at …
Swedish National Day Celebrated in Phnom Penh Read MoreThe Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is preparing a new issue of the exclusive Thai Property Guide (TPG) which is due to be launched around September this year, 2012, as part of …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Property Initiative Read MoreFilipino ultra-marathoner Cesar Guarin is heading to Stockholm in June 2012 to start his 13-day run in Sweden as leg of the second part of his England to Sweden Run, …
Filipino Ultra-Marathoner Heads to Stockholm Read MoreThe Swedish Festival 2012 will be held at the Fashion Galleria, Level 1 at Mega Bangna to celebrate the 144th anniversary of Thai-Sweden relations. Throughout the festival from 1 to …
Mega Bangna Swedish Festival 2012 Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (SCCC) in good fashioned kicked off the summer with the Nordic Summer Mixer. On Saturday 2nd of June the Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Norweigian …
Nordic Summer Mixer in the Heart of Shanghai Read MoreDeputy Minister of Commerce in Thailand Mr. Siriwat Kajornprasart recently held a meeting with Swedish Deputy Minister of Commerce Mr. Gunnar Oom to discuss future Swedish business investments in Thailand. …
Sweden to Expand its Investments in Thailand Read MoreSwedish Café Fika launched its second branch on Millennia Walk in the heart of Singapore’s luxury hotel area on 30 May 2012. The new branch features all the Swedish signature …
Swedish Café Fika Millennia Launch Read MoreSweden is keen on building a stronger partnership with Indonesia with a main focus on enhancing economic links, democracy, human rights and climate change, says the Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia, …
Sweden – Indonesia Trade Hits US$1 Billion Despite Crisis Read MoreNordic Industrial Park, in cooperation with the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai and Utvikling.org on Friday June 1st held a whole day seminar and workshop on (Corperate Social Responsibility (CSR) …
Nordic Companies Gained Insight on Implementing Nordic Values in China Read MoreThe 35 years of Sweden-Vietnam research cooperation conference took place in Hanoi on May 30th 2012. The event attracted more than 100 people including researchers, professors, diplomatic representatives and many …
Sweden – Vietnam Research Cooperation Program Concluded Read MoreGet ready to have fun at the first Swedish Festival 2012 in Bangkok in June! Organised by the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok and Megabangna, the Swedish Festival 2012 will …
Swedish Festival 2012 in Bangkok Read MoreDespite the government’s heavy boost on promoting the Philippines as a fun destination for tourists, the country remains one of the least competitive in travel and tourism compared to its …
The Philippines Remains Behind in Tourism while Sweden is among the Top Read MoreThe chief commander of the Royal Thai Air Force, Major General Itthiporn Supawong, and the Royal Thai Air Force officers recently visited Saab in Sweden to check out the manufacturing …
Royal Thai Air Force Checked out Manufacture of Gripen 39 C in Sweden Read More
The EU Film Festival in Bangkok opened Wednesday evening 30 May 2012 with a reception at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Mikael Hemniti Winther …
Danish Opening of EU Film Festival Read MoreInaugurated by Deputy Minister Head of Mission in Vietnam Ms. Marie Ottosson, the first Swedish film ‘Easy Money’ was on screen at the European Film Festival 2012 at the National …
A Swedish Film at European Film Festival 2012 in Vietnam Read MoreOn May 28, China and Sweden agreed to jointly establish a road traffic safety research centre in Beijing.Entrusted by the Swedish government, Volvo will coordinate the research which will include …
Chinese-Swedish Traffic Safety Research Centre to Establish in Beijing Read MoreOn a Friday afternoon, 25 of May 2012 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China held their 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a Summer Party in Beijing. Three new …
Swedish Chamber held AGM and Summer Party Read MoreA Swedish telecommunications equipment and services provider, Ericsson, has decided to set up an office in Yangon, Myanmar in June this year.With an estimated population of over 60 million, only …
Ericsson to Expand in Myanmar Read MoreChinese automobile company Youngman’s negotiation on purchasing the Swedish car maker Saab has been ceased, reported the Swedish economic newspaper Dagens Industri (DI) on Wednesday. According to DI, the reason …
China Gives Up on Saab Read MoreAfter numerous failed attempts to be recognized as a Chinese company by authorities, Swedish automaker Volvo has chosen to enter the market as a foreign investor. The delay in production, …
Swedish Chinese-made Volvo to Hit Chinese Premium Car Market Read MoreThe Swedish State Secretary for Trade, Gunnar Oom, visited Bangkok on May 14-16. During his visit, he met with Thailand’s Vice Minister of Commerce Siriwat Kajornprasart, Defense Minister ACM Sukuompol …
Swedish State Secretary Visited Bangkok Read MoreDue to the cancellation of this year’s Spring Ball that should have been held on the 18th of May the Scandinavian Society Malaysia (SSM) used their free night to gather …
SSM Gathered before Summer Break Read MoreIt is no secret that foreign men, including Scandinavians, have been looking to find perfect wives in Asia. In this Springtime, however, Shanghai’s matchmaking operators are inviting foreigners to the …
Shanghai Matchmaking Party Welcomes Foreigners Read MoreFollowing up with the news reported by ScandAsia earlier this year regarding the risk of Philippines Embassies and consulates closure, the Department of Foreign Affairs is now pushing through the …
Philippines to Close Embassies in Sweden and Finland Read MoreIntroducing her first collection at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm with attendance of Swedish Royal family members and Jimmy Choo, a Swedish-Malaysian Designer, IDA Lundberg, will bring her label to …
Swedish-Malaysian Fashion Brand Coming to Malaysia Read MoreTo increase awareness of climate change impact on humans and environment, European Eco Film Festival will be held on 24-27 May at SF Cinema Terminal 21 Shopping Centre. Quality Eco …
Scandinavian Films at EU Eco Film Festival in Bangkok Read MoreAccording to the Gallup Surveys on water and air satisfaction, 96 percent of Danes and Swedes, and 94 percent of Finns are satisfied with quality of their water. Singapore is …
Scandinavians and Singaporeans Satisfied with Quality of Water Read MoreOn Thursday 10 May the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Shanghai organized a sponsored event featured Swedish-American strategy management consulting firm, Applied Value. 54 members of the Swedish Chamber gathered for …
Swedes Gained Insight on Sourcing Strategies Read MoreIt was an evening for speed talkers as the Nordic Young Professionals threw a speed networking event on Friday 11 May, which has never been organized in Bangkok before. The …
Networking in High Speed for Young Professionals Read MoreThe Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament in China this year was a tremendous success in all aspects of the event. The tournament held on Saturday 11 May was opened to all …
Successful Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament Read MoreThe 4th Youth Ambassador Program was inaugurated by Mr. Suttichai Werakul, the president of Bangkok Metropolitan Council, last week at S.D. Avenue hotel in Bangkok. Sixteen students will be selected …
Bangkok Students Compete for Exchange Program with Norway and Sweden Read MoreAs the official Fashion Stationery Partner of Audi Fashion Festival, a Swedish Fashion stationary brand Kikki.K will unveil a specially designed paper dress made of its stationery products on May …
Swedish Stationery Brand at Singaporean Fashion Festival Read MoreSwedCham Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting was held on the top floor of Club Lusitano on 26 April 2012. Some 40-plus members participated in the meeting.A new board of directors was …
SwedCham Hong Kong held AGM Read MoreFirst Thursday each month, a Swedish networking event is held at the Huntsman’s Pub, located in the basement area of the Landmark Hotel Bangkok.On Thursday 3 May 2012 Swedish-Thai Chamber of …
Pyttipanna at Huntsman’s Pub Read MoreHere is something for Techno music fans to look forward to! Globally recognized Swedish techno producer and DJ, Adam Beyer, will perform in Beijing on May 11 at Tango. Born …
Swedish Techno Star Coming to Beijing Read MoreOn Tuesday 8 May, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC 15) came under scrutiny at the monthly breakfast seminar when Andrew Durieux, Chairman of the JFCCT AEC Committee, shared his knowledge …
Dinner Talk on ASEAN Economic Community Read MoreOn Sunday evening, a wooden Swedish Vessel called “Vega” berthed on Pantai Mutiara beach in Pluit, North Jakarta. A crowd gathered to listen to the vessel’s 120-year history narrated by …
Swedish Vessel Berthed on the Beach in Indonesia Read MoreThe Chinese-American cellist Yo Yo Ma, together with the American singer-song writer Paul Simon, won the 2012 Swedish Polar Music Prize on May 8. Founded in 1989 by the Swedish legend …
Chinese-American Yo Yo Ma and Paul Simon Share Swedish Polar Music Prize Read MoreAccording to Save the Children’s thirteenth State of the World’s Mothers report, Scandinavian countries are among the top six best places to be a mum while China ranked 14th place …
Scandinavia Ranked the Best Place to be a Mum Read MoreA recent report ranks Indonesia as one of the top ten countries with the highest rates of preterm births, with 15.5 percent or over 675,000 babies born too early each …
Indonesia’s Preterm Birth Rate is Among the Highest in Contrast with Finland and Sweden Read MoreIt was with great enthusiasm and anxiety Bangkok Vikings in the beginning of April 2012 arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the annual Viking Cup. Viking Cup has been held every …
Close but no Cigars for Bangkok Vikings in Jakarta Read MoreOrganised by the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand and SFX Cinema, the first Swedish Film Festival in Thailand will be held on 16-20 May, 2012 at SFX Cinema in Emporium …
Swedish Film Festival Debuts in Thailand Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy in Thailand is inviting former Thai students to Sweden to meet with H.E. Dr. Ewa Bjorling, the Swedish Minister for Trade, during her official visit to Thailand …
Swedish Trade Minister at Thai Alumni Reception Read MoreOn his way to this year’s EU-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brunei, the Swedish Foreign Minister, Mr. Carl Bildt, had time for a quick two-day stopover in Bangkok. Apart from …
Carl Bildt Gives Speech at FCCT Read MoreThe Chambers in Thailand joint for a dinner talk at the Sheraton Grande Hotel on Thursday 26 April 2012. The topic of the evening was, “Gold, Gas and Generals” A …
Myanmar – Subject of Chambers Dinner Talk Read More