Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
19 May 2021 The three-point seat belt was invented by Volvo in Sweden in 1959. Subsequently, Volvo gifted it to the world by letting other car manufacturers use this seat …
Did you know that the three-point seat belt was a Swedish innovation? Read More
Thailand and Sweden celebrate 153 years of diplomatic relations and the day was marked by The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm with the following tribute: Today (18 May 1868) 153 …
Thailand and Sweden celebrate 153 years of diplomatic relations Read More
On 20 May 2021 Sweden.se reveal a photo album reliving the good ol’ times of how they started, the statement read: The Swedish company Scania – manufacturer of heavy trucks …
Scania HQ shares how they started in pictures from the archive Read More
On 18 May 2021 Camfil Thailand joined hands with the Ministry of Health in providing 100 sets of air purifiers to the negative pressure room at the Muangthong Thani Convention, …
Swedish air purifiers Camfil installed at emergency hospital in Bangkok Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi released a statement to support #loveislove campaign, along with Nordic embassies in South East Asia to introduce the world to …
Nordic embassies supports the world of diversity Read More
After fighting for months for Danes abroad to be included in the Danish corona vaccination program, Danes Worldwide has succeeded in its case, Danes Worldwide reports in a recently …
Denmark opens for Covid-19 vaccine for Danes abroad Read More
On 17 May the Danish Ambassador, Jon Thorgaard, and Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, Deputy Head of Mission, had an online meeting with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, …
Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok host meeting with Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
Following two successful gatherings in Singapore (2016) and Kuala Lumpur (2018), Team Sweden in Singapore would like to welcome you to the 3rd edition of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit …
Join the 3rd edition of Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit Read More
The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) is with this call for Project Proposals looking for projects to be implemented in 2021-2022, The Embassy of Finland recently announced. The Fund for …
Finland calls for proposals for funding of local projects in Thailand Read More
The Danish government is to present a proposal that considers tightening some penalties for sexual assaults on children including confiscating passports of convicted pedophiles for a period of time. The …
Denmark to prohibit convicted pedophiles from traveling to Asia Read More
The offshore vessel Boa Deep C, sailing under the flag of Norway has been anchored off the coast of Songkla in Southern Thailand since 12 May with six crew members …
Norwegian-flagged ship with 6 Covid infections waits off the coast in southern Thailand Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam’s library on 11th floor of Hotel Mermaid has been closed down, the books have been moved to the warehouse of Grundfos in Bangkok and on Saturday 5 …
Scandinavian Library in Thailand to give away all the books Read More
“IKEA urges all customers who owns HEROISK or TALRIKA plates, bowls, and mugs to stop using them and to contact IKEA for a full refund. Safety is a top priority …
IKEA grant full refund to Heroisk and Talrika plates Read More
12 May 2021 Interesting and challenging jobs in a constantly beating million city? We are looking for two consular service officials at the Finnish Embassy in Bangkok: ???? Consular service …
Embassy of Finland is looking for Consular Service Officials Read More
Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …
UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May Read More
Norwegian invented Property Flow has strengthened its cash position by 700KUSD by taking in Swedish investment company PropTech Farm as lead investor in the SaaS platform, and is now aiming …
Property Flow strengthens its core and ready to take on international growth Read More
Sweden Southeast Asia Business Reset Summit organised by Team Sweden in Singapore, Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, Business Sweden and Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore will take place on …
Team Sweden Singapore invites to Sweden-S.E.A. Business Reset Summit on 25 May Read More
The International Trade Promotion Department is set on hosting more virtual trade fairs and online business activities in order to boost the country’s exports in the second half of the …
Thailand aims to host more virtual trade fairs during the pandemic Read More
You are invited to join the Webinar series on “Thai-Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model”, the Royal Thai Embassy, Copenhagen writes in a recent update. About the event, the Embassy …
Join the “Thai-Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model” webinar Read More
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced journalist Min Nyo to three years in prison for his articles in Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), media BT reports. In 1992 the …
Journalist from Norwegian supported DVB has been sentenced to prison in Myanmar Read More
The Danish EMS-partner (Electronics manufacturing services) GPV, is expanding its capacity and investing in new production lines for the company’s facilities in Thailand as well as in Slovakia and Sri …
Danish GPV expands its activities in Asia Read More
Thailand’s Supreme Court has cleared Andy Hall, Finnwatch human rights researcher of all charges, bringing an end to a years-long lawsuit against him, media YLE reports. Andrew Jonathan Hall or …
Thai court clear Finnwatch human rights researcher of all charges Read More
Danish Anja Lang has the vision to inspire people to affectionate fearlessness, mental health, and growth of freedom in thought and action. With ‘Open Path Clinic’ she is on a …
The traveling psychologist Anja Lang’s unconventional journey through Asia Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently seeking to recruit a Consular Officer. If you enjoy helping people and want to ensure that Danish citizens have a positive experience in …
Are you the Danish Embassy in Bangkok’s new Consular Officer? Read More
The Royal Danish embassy released the latest photo album, as part of 400 years relations with Thailand celebration on 5 March 2021, a day after H.M. King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Coronation day …
Tramway line in Thailand was established by Danish businessmen Read More
On 4 May 2021 the embassy of Sweden Introduced Global Bugs Asia, a Thai-Swedish Joint Venture who develops different kinds of yummy protein from crickets! Apart from being high in …
A taste of Thailand with a Swedish innovation Read More
On 5 May 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl paid a courtery visit to Chief of Department of European Affairs, Mrs. Chulamanee Chartsuwan via online platform. The meeting …
Ambassador Gröndahl: ‘Thai-Swedish relations shall remain strong Read More
The company Globe Telecom or just Globe, has sealed its partnership with telecommunications companies across the Nordics and Asia to achieve the company’s goal of providing the widest 5G coverage …
Globe strengthens 5G roaming in the Nordics and Asia Read More
The two Danish golf players Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Nicole Broch Larsen are amongst the top players at the moment in the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, media BT reports. The …
Danish golf women amongst the top in Thai golf competition with $1.6 million in prizes Read More
If you are interested in doing business in Thailand, then sign up for the Thailand Board of Investment’s Nordic office’s upcoming webinar, “Doing Business in Thailand: Opportunities in the …
Are you interested in doing business in Thailand? Read More
According to the Swedish price comparison site for air travel, Flygresor.se, the interest in flying from Swedish travelers has increased sharply in recent weeks. The site now sees the same …
Swedes are ready to fly as much as they did in 2019 Read More
Embassy of Finland in Thailand and BKK Kids would like to invite you to join a webinar on 11 May 3pm (BKK) / 11am (HKI) to learn about Finnish learning …
Get to know more of Finnish education on 11 May Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok takes another trip down memory lane with their recent update that marks the exact day when King Chulalongkorn gave Danish Andreas du Plessis de …
Earliest examples of close infrastructure collaboration between Denmark and Thailand Read More
A.P. Moller – Maersk had an exceptionally strong start to the year, with strong earnings and growth momentum across all our businesses in ocean, port services and logistics. The company …
MAERSK announced continued growth, high profit Read More
The newly formed Thai Facebook group “Let’s move abroad” has logged more than 650.000 members in just five days. The popularity of the group has caught the attention of some …
Thai govt watches “Let’s Move Abroad” group that’s caught the attention of The Swedish Embassy Read More
A new study from the Danish travel provider Spies shows that 5 out of 10 Danes have saved more than usual during the corona pandemic. And when the world …
New study: Danes’ desire to travel is enormous, Thailand is a top destination Read More
by Thomas Banyard, Headmaster, King’s College International School Bangkok At King’s College International School Bangkok, teachers work hard so that happy children grow into successful adults who make a positive …
Why education is the best gift we can give our children? Read More
ABB’s fast charging solution will shape the future of e-mobility in Thailand, announced the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce on 6 may 2021. ABB has been awarded with a contract …
ABB Thailand planted 124 fast charging solutions at Bangchak petrol stations Read More
According to a recent announcement from the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the procedure for those who submit a paper application to apply for a residence permit to move to …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok: Changed administrative procedure for paper applications Read More
According to a recent update from the Sjømannskirken i Pattaya (The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya), the church is closed from 28 April for two weeks. The update reads: The …
Sjømannskirken i Pattaya closed two weeks Read More
The Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce has just released a news update regarding a new loan facility from Exim Thailand aimed at companies exporting from Thailand to neighboring countries. The update …
DanCham: New loan facility aimed for export to neighboring countries Read More
HEI Schools is now in Bangkok, announced the Finnish embassy in Bangkok on 30 April 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and other representatives of the Embassy visited HEI Schools Bangkok Open …
HEI School has opened Bangkok branch Read More
Several vaccine passport solutions have begun to roll out in different countries across the world with the most recent one being in Thailand. The idea is simple and a vaccine …
Thailand introduces international vaccine passport for traveling abroad Read More
Earlier this month the Danish/Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild donated and presented her painting of the old EAC Building in Bangkok to the building’s owner, Khun Charoen, his wife Khunying Wanna, …
Elizabeth Romhild donates painting of old EAC Building in Bangkok Read More
The feelings of the Nordic community here are saddening knowing the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur are on their departure in a month. The embassy also released photo …
Danish embassy releasing photo series of moments in Malaysia Read More
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held separate talks with foreign Ministers from Thailand, Singapore, and Norway on the country’s devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, media Outlook …
India speaks to Thailand, Norway and Singapore on the country’s fight against COVID-19 Read More
The concept of bubble tea comes from Thailand and it is tea made on milk, fruit, or popping soda with small balls or “pearls” of chewy tapioca and other fruit …
The concept of bubble tea from Thailand is gaining popularity in Denmark Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark will from 1 May 2021 enter phase 2 which means that the gradual reopening of travel activities in …
Denmark allows vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country Read More
According to a recent article published by local media The Thaiger, all foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Thailand plans to roll out a “massive …
All foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Read More
On 30 April 2021 Nokia seems to be making a comeback. According to the following article, the rollout of 5G technology is creating a massive market opportunity for the company. …
Nokia making a come back with their 5G technology Read More