Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
During 10 – 11 October the DTU – Technical University of Denmark High Tech Summit takes place in Copenhagen. Technical University of Denmark is repeating last year’s successful summit stating …
DTU High Tech Summit Copenhagen 2018 Read More
The Swedish company Hestra has opened their first factory in Vietnam. On 11 September Hestra, a Swedish producer of gloves, officially opened their first factory in Vietnam. The opening were …
Swedish glove producer opens factory in Vietnam Read More
Sweden and UN Environment announces project that aims to ensure that less plastic leaks through waste management systems. Sweden, United Nations Environment (UN Environment) and the Coordinating Body on the …
Sweden and the UN will beat plastic pollution in Southeast Asia Read More
The September issue of the ScandAsia magazine is out and distributed by email to all subscribers and in its paper edition to paper subscribers and selected distribution points. The cover …
ScandAsia September magazine is out Read More
The Swedish Ambassador in the Philippines has discussed an upcoming collaboration on the #MeToo movement in the Philippines. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila, led by Ambassador Harald Fries, met …
Swedish Ambassador discusses #MeToo in the Philippines Read More
On 6 September the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, at its first networking after the summer break, hosted a ‘special’, with Swedish Ambassador for the Ocean, Ms. Helen Ågren as guest …
Thai-Swedish sustainability seminar held with Ocean ambassador, BillerudKorsnäs Read More
An agreement to promote sustainable management and sound ocean governance in the Pacific Region was signed on 5 September. A landmark agreement has been signed between the European Union (EU) …
Agreement between EU and the Pacific region to promote sound ocean governance Read More
The Swedish manufacturing ERP system provider Monitor ERP System Asia is setting up a development team in Penang, Malaysia, its Southeast Asia hub. Monitor is therefore now recruiting new team …
Monitor ERP System Asia sets up Penang development team Read More
Petter Furberg will be new CEO of Telenor Norway while Kaaren Hilsen will be new CEO of Telenor Sweden. Berit Svendsen is stepping down from her position as CEO of …
New CEOs for Telenor Sweden and Norway Read More
Swedish chef and restaurateur Björn Frantzén opens new restaurant in Singapore in November 2018. Björn Frantzén has partnered with Unlisted Collection to open the new restaurant Zén on 21 November …
Swedish 3-Michelin chef will open restaurant in Singapore Read More
On September 3, 2018, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, as its new Executive Director, taking over after Katarina Ekelund who has left the position after little …
Pojanath Bhatanacharoen is the new TSCC Executive Director Read More
A Statement by the Spokesperson of the European Union and EU Member States on 3 September 2018 says: “Today’s court decision to sentence Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe …
European Union: Reuters reporters sentence undermines media freedom Read More
SWEA International Inc. may sound like a multinational until you know the meaning of the acronym: Swedish Women’s Educational Association International. ScandAsia meets with the President for Swea in Kuala …
President Pia Ridström introduces: SWEA Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Nordic business organizations jointly present the Nordic Start-Up day to be held on Thursday 13 September, featuring the companies Investigate, Lendela, Smartly and Trax. The event is described as …
September Nordic Start-Up Breakfast Singapore Read More
Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Sweden spoke at a conference between the Philippine government and the European Union. Officials from the Philippine government and the European Union …
Representative from Swedish Embassy speaks at Philippines-EU conference Read More
‘AndersenB2B.com’ is a relatively new platform to which SMEs from the Nordics and other regions are invited to partake in new business generation. This opportunity also represents a new take …
AndersenB2B: business internationalisation game-changer for SMEs Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand invites to networking event with Ambassador for the Oceana, Helen Ågren, as guest speaker. SwedCham invites both members and non-members to networking event on …
SwedCham in Thailand invites to networking event Read More
SwedCham’s Sustainability Committee has initiated a new campaign to aid Singapore’s transformation to become a more environmentally sustainable society. First event of the campaign will take place on 1-2 September …
New Swedish campaign in Singapore aims to reduce use of plastics Read More
After the release of an UN rapport about the Rohingya refugee crisis, the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs writes it is time for the world to act. A new rapport …
Swedish Minister about Rohingya refugees crisis: The time to act is now Read More
The first ever SLIC (Sustainable Living and Innovation Caucus) event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during 7 – 8 August 2018, with Volvo Trucks’ representative among its speakers. Mitch …
Sweden at Sustainable Living and Innovation Caucus Malaysia Read More
Business Sweden has appointed Martin Glaumann as Market Area Director to boost their capabilities in terms of serving Swedish companies.Business Sweden is the public-private export-promoting organisation, with a very positive …
Martin Glaumann: Business Sweden’s new resource for Southeast Asia Read More
On 9 August NordCham Philippines and CanCham Philippines brought together members and guests to mingle and expand their networks, as the CanCham-NordCham Speed Networking Night was held at Dusit Thani in …
CanCham-NordCham Speed Networking Night Manila Read More
The four Nordic embassies in Bangkok invite to Nordic Film Festival in September to enjoy Nordic movies in the cinema. Grab your popcorns, lean back in the cinema seat and …
Invitation to Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
The Nordic Chambers of Commerce in China invite to Annual Flagship China-Nordic Macro Economic Seminar 6 September 2018. Why is there a trade war between the US and China, where …
Nordic Chambers of Commerce in China invite to joint event Read More
The popular Swedish children’s book “Pettson and Findus” is now translated into Vietnamese. Now Vietnamese children, and not to forget adults too, have the chance to laugh at the heart …
‘Pettson and Findus’ now available in Vietnam Read More
H.E. Mr. Mika Lintilä, Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland is leading an official visit to Thailand on 20−22 August 2018 with a Finnish business delegation. On 20 August Minister …
Finnish Economic Minister arrives to Thailand Read More
Total Access Communication Public Company Limited, or dtac, announced on 19 August that dtac TriNet has won a license for 2x5MHz on the 1800 MHz band in the auctions held …
dtac TriNet won 1800 MHz spectrum license Read More
At the 2018 edition of NOPA (Natural & Organic Product Asia) expo in Hong Kong two important food promotion events will take place: Nordic Food Day on August 28 and …
Nordic Food Day, Swedish pavilion: Nopa, Hong Kong Read More
During 28 August 2018 to 4 September 2018 the EU Business Avenues in South East Asia programme will take selected European companies in the Healthcare and Medical Technologies sector to …
EU Healthcare & MedTech business mission to Singapore, Philippines Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Staffan Herrström participated as the 150 years of friendship and trade was highlighted with a ‘Fun Run/Walk’ on Saturday 18 August in Stockholm. In celebration …
Sweden’s Thailand ambassador in Stockholm Fun Run Read More
The four Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand invite to evening seminar and networking Tuesday 28 August. New knowledge, networking, live music and free wine are on the menu when …
Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand invite to evening seminar Read More
Yangon Region Government and Sweden are working together on a project that will improve the bus system in the capitol of Myanmar. Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein and his senior …
Sweden and Myanmar collaborate to improve bus system in Yangon Read More
A Swedish doctor has been allowed to visit the Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who has been detained in China since October 2017. “Swedish medical personnel have on Monday, August 13th, …
Swedish bookseller detained in China allowed to see Swedish doctor Read More
Sweden and Malaysia’s ties as trade and investment partners go way back. In the 1960’s, the Swedish companies such as Volvo, Ericsson, Sandvik, Alfa Laval and Scania established themselves in …
Swedish MNCs continue to view Malaysia, Greater KL as ideal Asia investment place Read More
The EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN) is organizing the EU-Philippines Business Summit 2018 with the theme ‘EU and the Philippines: Jointly Pursuing Competitiveness for Inclusive Growth’ on 18 October 2018, at …
EU-Philippines Business Summit 2018 announced Read More
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Swedish-Thai friendship? Anyone who feels like it can join the ‘Fun Run/Walk’ at The Royal Djurgården on Saturday August 18th. What is celebrated …
Stockolm event: Sweden-Thailand run Read More
The Asian Development Bank, NordCham Philippines, and the U.S. Embassy invites spouses/partners of international staff to a Job Fair for International Talents, which will take place on 29 August at …
International talents’ job fair Philippines Read More
On 29 August 2018 the respective Nordic business organisations in Shanghai is teaming up for a Nordic After Work event. They will celebrate the arrival of fall at the amazing …
Nordic After Work Shanghai announced Read More
Tetra Pak has announced that it has helped Yili, a leading Chinese dairy manufacturer, to produce the world’s first ambient drinking yoghurt with large fruit and cereal pieces. This was …
Tetra Pak assisted Chinese dairy brand in product innovation breakthrough Read More
Aiming to increase 4G network capacity and continue 2G services for millions of subscribers Telenor’s dtac (Total Access Communication Public Company Limited) announced on 8 August that the Board of …
Dtac decides to bid on one and reject one MHz spectrum auction Read More
The first event of so called plogging has been held in Hanoi. What on Earth is plogging, you might think. It is a fitness trend born in Sweden, that combines …
Plogging: Swedish fitness trend hits Hanoi Read More
The Swedish ambassador in Vietnam, Pereric Högberg, has meet with Minister of Planning and Investment, Nguyen Chi Dung, to discuss cooperation in telecommunications. The Swedish ambassador in Vietnam, Pereric Högberg, …
Vietnam: Swedish ambassador meets with Minister of Investment Read More
Is it safe to travel to certain countries as a gay man? The answer can be found in the new travel app Gayze. The app is founded by the two …
New travel app for gays founded by Swedes in Singapore Read More
Sin Hock Soon Transport Sdn Bhd, Nurkasih Holiday & Tours Sdn Bhd and LLZ Haulage Sdn Bhd are examples of key customers of Swedish vehicle producer Scania. On 26 July …
Scania expands customer base in north Malaysia Read More
Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia has been given $2 million from the Swedish Embassy to train students to become chefs. The aid runs from 2018 – 2020. Samuel Hurtig, head …
Swedish embassy provides millions to train Cambodian chefs Read More
Asia is not the only place where sun and sweat are daily companions. This year the summer in the Nordic countries has smashed record after record. The unusual heat started …
Heat in the Nordics breaks several records Read More
Staff at Scania Malaysia are used to welcoming fleet owners and drivers while at work in their centres but the smiles were a little wider than usual recently because they …
Scania Malaysia’s Family Day held in Ipoh Read More
No matter if you are a Scandinavian or Asian woman your most frequent mobile activity is probably scrolling through social media apps or sending messages to friends. But when you …
New survey looks at Scandinavian and Asian women’s use of phones Read More
Yet again the Swedish fashion giant Henne & Mauritz (H&M) has expanded in Vietnam. On Saturday 28 July the doors were opened to their second store in Hanoi, the capital …
H&M opens new store in Vietnam Read More
On 19 July 2018, H.E. Mr. Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, attended the 121st Commemoration of King Chulalongkorn’s visit to Ragunda on 19 July 1897, at Chulalongkorn’s Pavilion …
Thai Ambassador attended King Chulalongkorn Ragunda Commemoration Read More