Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnair is once again carrying out the Change for Good collection on international flights over the Christmas period in cooperation with UNICEF Finland. This year’s campaign collection target is the …
Finnair and UNICEF help Asian children along the road to school Read MoreA 15-year-old boy mailed the Sweden Democrats seeking the party’s view on Islam for a school project and received a link to a website showing close up photos of mutilated, …
Sweden Democrats send Thai corpse pics to student Read MoreFilm student Wille Hyvönen has made a film about his godfather Seppo, one of many Finnish men seeking love in Thailand. The film “My godfather, his Thai bride and I” …
Movie on Thai – Finnish love and prejudices Read MoreTHAIVIVAT INSURANCE PCL.’s CEO & President Khun Jiraphant Asvatanakul (third from right) welcomes Khun Supaporn Burapakusolsri , Airport Of Thailand (AOT) Senior EVP, Planning & Finance (third from left), to …
Thaivivat extends its services at Suvarnabhumi Airport Read More
“I’ve never regretted the decision to move to Royal Copenhagen. It’s been really satisfying. Being so old, the company is such a big part of Danish culture. In Denmark, everybody …
Royal Copenhagen Makes Moves into Thailand Read More
Ranked among the top 20 Language Service Providers in Asia by Common Sense Advisory this year, EQHO Communications Ltd. is capitalizing on a rapid increase in demand for localization solutions …
Localization for success Read MoreIt has been only one year since the opening of Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, but in that short time the hospital has already reached out twice to the Scandinavian community …
Hua Hin Health Read More
In today’s society and business environment where time is money and business trips must run like clockwork, travelling to or doing business in another country with a different language and …
Minimizing your risks Read More
Looking around the new generations of people in Bangkok travelling on the sky train, dining in a restaurant, having a drink in a pub, sitting with friends, and even walking …
Kelson – Mobile apps creator Read MoreOn Nov 24, anti-government group Pitak Siam has staged a mass rally at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok. The 8-hour demonstration drew no more than 20,000 participants – a far …
Pitak Siam Rally: Photo Roundup Read MoreThai authorities yesterday have announced exemptions in Phra Nakhon, Pomprap Sattruphai and Dusit districts of western Bangkok (east of the Chaophraya River), in connection with the planned political demonstration against …
Embassy of Norway urges its citizens to avoid traffic to Pitak Siam rally Read MoreThe Nordic Chamber’s networking event which took place at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok on November 21st was sponsored by Nordea Bank, Singapore. Approximately 120 Nordics attended the event and …
Nordic Networking with Nordea Singapore Team Read MoreNorwegian graphics provider company Vizrt Ltd. announced on Nov 22 that a new deal has been signed worth USD 360,000 for the implementation of broadcast graphics products with BEC Broadcasting Center Co., Ltd. …
Vizrt to upgrade on-air graphics for Channel 3 Thailand Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok invites Swedes and bookworms of other nationalities to participate in the largest book club in the world – Storytellers of Sweden! The event …
Storyteller of Sweden – live event! Read MoreDeborah Blum, a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer who often writes about forensic science and poisonous chemicals, explores the sad cases of young women who have died while on vacation in Thailand, …
Pulitzer-Prize writer probes unexplained deaths of female tourists in Thailand Read MoreAibel’s yard in Laem Chabang Norwegian Aibel has decided to move the construction of the biggest module of their Troll A project from their yard in Norway to their yard …
Aibel moving 2,000 FTEs to Thailand Read MoreGovernment agencies in three southern border provinces organized ‘One Voice to End Violence Against Women and Children’ campaign at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus, on Nov 17-18. The 2-day event funded by …
Finnish Embassy supports a campaign to fight violence against women in Thailand’s far south Read MoreD&M Music Studio and the Embassy of Finland present pianist Linda Hedlund, making her Bangkok debut, with Eri Nakagawa on violin at the Siam Ratchada auditorium on ground floor of …
Acclaimed Finnish violinist’s debut show in Bangkok Read MoreEmbassy of Finland has granted funds to six local organisations total of 188 000 euros to help develop the projects concerning human rights advocacy and peace and reconciliation processes.Fund for local cooperation …
Finnish Embassy in Thailand granted funds for local cooperation Read MoreAfter a very long summer break, the Danish Network in Hua Hin held their usual monthly networking evening at the Danish restaurant Jailhouse with approximately 50 guests showing up on …
Monthly Networking in Hua Hin Read MoreMr. Arnt Holte was elected as President of the World Blind Union (WBU) on the first day of the WBUs 8th General Assembly in Bangkok on Nov 12. Having worked …
Norwegian Elected as President of the World Blind Union Read MorePolice and rescue services were called to a Bungalow located in Soi 11 off Jomtien Beach Road early on Thursday Morning to investigate reports of a Swedish man who had …
Swedish Resident of Pattaya dies at his Jomtien home Read MoreSkiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity Three “crazy pensioners” – Karl Fred (Kalle) Kristensen and Kjell Isak Sunde from Norway and Peter from Sweden – started on 15 October …
Skiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity Read MoreTheir first contract has been entered with the Danish company Thrane & Thrane whereby Myanmar Liaison Limited has become the sole distributor for Myanmar of Thrane & Thrane’s maritime radio …
Myanmar Trail Blazers Read MoreNorwegian composer and pianist, Mr. Ingolv Haaland will perform at the Siam Society on Tuesday 27 November at 19:00. Mr. Haaland will perform pieces of music uniting Norwegian, Western and …
Norwegian pianist set to perform in Bangkok Read MoreThe Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya was blessed to have Nissa Nyberget and his friends as musical entertainers on November 7th, 2012, where approximately 170 guests enjoyed this special musical …
Nissa Nyberget’s brilliant performance in Pattaya Read MoreSwedish investment house Kinnevik is betting big on Southeast Asia’s economic rise through an investment of $40 million in online shopping site Lazada, which is emerging as a leading player …
Swedish firm backs Lazada to expand operations in Southest Asia Read MoreBurmese President Thein Sein received a delegation led by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt at the Credentials Hall of the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw on Nov 12, the President’s Office …
Swedish premier meets Thein Sein Read MoreAsia House in Copenhagen is organizing a talk focusing on Myanmar and Danish business opportunities in the country on Nov 20. The two experts on the area scheduled for the …
Burma-Myanmar authors to give talk in Denmark Read MoreThe Swedish Golf Day which was held at The Vintage Club in Bangkok on November 10th, 2012, was a huge success with over 50 players turning up for the tournament. …
Successful Swedish Golf Day Read MoreThai Labour Minister Padermchai Sasomsap has encouraged Thai labours to work in the Scandinavian countries during their berry harvesting season, assuring approximately 100,000 baht monthly income. Padermchai has disclosed Labour …
Thailand urges its labour to berry-pick in Scandinavia Read MoreForeign workers have become a major issue in Greenland. Latest example is the numbers of Philippines and Thais cleaning, cooking and serving in the welcoming business. Since January 1st 2011 …
Filipino and Thai maids “invades” Greenland Read MoreNorway is to contribute a US$850,000 technical assistance grant in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank to help update Myanmar’s 30-year old electricity law as part of initial steps towards …
Norway, ADB to fund Myanmar’s expanding power needs Read MoreSwedish citizen Per-ake Ingvar Arvidsson, 67, hanged himself on the eve of November 8 at the back of the HomePro complex in Chalong, reports the Phuket News. His wife told …
Phuket-based Swede, 67, hangs himself Read MoreThe Philippines’ representative to the 16th Manhunt International male beauty pageant was crowned winner at the finals night held on Nov 9 in Bangkok, Thailand. June Macasaet, 29, bested 52 …
Swede named 1st runner-up at Manhunt Int’l 2012 in Bangkok Read MoreWhen words and concepts have been used much and for a long time they become tired from overuse. Not only that: the organizations or firms behind this constant use appear …
What is Networking Read MoreToshiba Thailand and Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen have launched their new line of highly-advanced televisions in Bangkok on Nov 7. The smart TVs, entitled ‘RW1T Series’ are said to …
Where technology meets design Read MoreSweden’s Fredrik Reinfeldt will be the nation’s first Prime Minister to visit Myanmar. The PM in accompany with Swedish Trade Minister Ewa Björling and other two business delegations, will arrive in Myanmar …
Swedish PM to visit Myanmar and Indonesia on Nov 12-14, expects to meet Then Sein and Suu Kyi Read MoreDanish internationally-known designer Timothy Jacob Jensen revealed on Thursday his moves to establish a design studio in Thailand. An educational profitable studio would offer young Thai designers a real working experience …
Jacob Jensen CEO eyes to ‘lift up’ Thailand with style Read MoreAt the Nordic Breakfast Seminar on November 8th, 2012, Mr. Jens Werner, Board Chairman of Georg Jensen Thailand, and former Board Chairman of Royal Copenhagen Thailand, enlightened the members of …
Breakfast seminar with Georg Jensen Read MoreOn 7 November 2012, Myanmar’s President U Thein Sein met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg in the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw to discuss the ongoing peace efforts in Myanmar. …
Norwegian PM talks with Myanmar’s president Read MoreJohn Dyrholm, a Danish resident of Thailand since 1954 passed away on Monday 5 November 2012 in his home in Bangkok. John Dyrholm was 81 years old. He is survived by his life …
John Dyrholm passed away, 81 years old Read MoreThe Nordic Young Professionals (NYP) Entrepreneurial Night & Mini Speed Networking event was held at the TenFace Boutique Hotel in Bangkok on Friday 2 November, 2012 and received a high …
One Speedy Night in Bangkok Read MorePrime Minister of Denmark Ms Helle Thorning-Schmidt will pay a visit to Vietnam at the Invitation from the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung, writes Vietnam Investment Review.During her …
Prime Minister of Denmark to visit Vietnam on 7-8 November Read MoreJyrki Katainen, Finnish Prime Minister, emphasised that Finland welcomed the recent democratic developments in Myanmar, when he met with Thein Sein, President of Myanmar in a sideline meeting at the …
Finland is ready to enhancing cooperation with Myanmar Read MoreNorway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Denmark’s Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt opened a joint diplomatic office in Yangon on 4 November to strengthen diplomatic presence. Stoltenberg was quoted as saying that …
Norway and Denmark establish diplomatic mission in Myanmar Read MoreIt was a packed night at the Huntsman Pub, Landmark Hotel on November 1 where the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand held a monthly networking event. The vibrant sounds …
November’s Swedish Networking Event Read MoreThai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had a diplomatic discussion with Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Monday 05 November 2012. The two attended the Asia-European Meeting (ASEM), which was being held in …
Yingluck met Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg in Laos Read MoreThe YWCA International Bazaar will return for its 59th edition at CentralWorld LIVE on November 24-25. It also marks the embassies of Sweden and Germany’s first-time participation in the event.The committee …
Swedish Embassy joins the 59th YWCA International Bazaar Read MoreThe Finnish government will investigate multinational consulting and engineering firm Pöyry over its involvement in Laos’s Xayaburi dam project, writes the Phnom Penh Post. The newspaper revealed a letter …
Scrutiny over Finnish firm’s ties to Xayaburi Read More