Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Rugby School Thailand has welcomed Swedish Elite coach Sebastian Marko-Varga and his wife 4-time Olympian swimmer Ida Marko-Varga. Late summer last year the couple sold everything they owned in Sweden and …
Rugby School Thailand appoints Swedish Elite coach and Swedish Olympian swimmer Read More
Another chapter in the so-called ATEA case, also referred to as the largest bribery case involving public employees in Danish history, has recently been closed. ATEA, Nordic IT infrastructure company …
ATEA case: Thailand trips used to corrupt former Danish government official Read More
The COVID-19 crisis has led to the transformation of the world into the era of digital economy, where so much could be done easily and conveniently at our fingertips. However, …
Thai Finema spearheads decentralized identity tech Read More
On 2 February 2021, Jon Thorgaard, Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, together with Nils Robenhagen, Head of Trade, had a meeting with the Danfoss Asia Pacific team including Mr. Krisada …
Ambassador Thorgaard discussed Danish Technology and Green solutions with Danfoss Asia Pacific team Read More
According to data from Statistics Norway (SSB), foreign nationals married to a Norwegian are more likely to become Norwegian citizens and may be eligible for citizenship in a shorter amount …
Thai spouses with Norwegian partners are more likely to become Norwegian citizens Read More
ASEAN Committee in Stockholm and Business Sweden invite you to ‘Webinar on Business Opportunities between ASEAN and Sweden: Innovation & Sustainability-The Way of the Future’ on 3 February 2021. Event …
Business Sweden and ASEAN Committee webinar on Innovation & Sustainability Read More
As most of the world woke up to the news about the Myanmar military coup yesterday morning, reactions from state leaders and foreign ministers from around the world are slowly …
Myanmar military coup: Nordic and Asian reactions Read More
The positive news regarding the Covid-19 vaccine has sparked a boost in booking of travel arrangements to Thailand from Finland and Sweden and now Denmark is following the trend. Bookings …
Vaccine sparks Nordic travel bookings to Thailand Read More
Thailand Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has launched an Online One-Stop Service, covering 85 services including new business registration, intellectual property, international and internal trade. With the new online service, clients …
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce launched Online One-Stop Service Read More
Danish badminton player Anders Antonsen won the season finale in men’s singles at the World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Sunday after a nerve-wracking all-Danish match against Victor Axelsen. Thailand …
Anders Antonsen wins all-Danish World Tour Final in Bangkok Read More
The Nordics and Singapore are ranked amongst the 20 healthiest countries to live in the world, according to a new report from Money.co.uk, a UK-based price comparison website. The report …
The Nordics and Singapore amongst top 20 healthiest countries in the world Read More
According to Cruise Industry News, Cruise Ships will be back in service from February onwards. Nordic and Asian Cruise Ship lovers can now again enjoy the great value vacation that …
Cruise Ships are back in service in Asia and the Nordics from February Read More
According to the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index recently released by Transparency International (TI), Denmark took the top spot with a score of 88 and is the least corrupt country in …
Transparency International: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world Read More
The Swedish Forest Agency (Skogstyrelsen) announced on 19 January 2021 the following regarding their ‘LoCoFoRest (Locally Controlled Forest Restoration) training programme’: “We depend on forests for our survival, from the …
Swedish organized training program on sustainable forestry open for applicants from Thailand and Laos Read More
According to a new study released by the Sydney Lowy Institute, Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand are amongst the countries in the world which have handled the pandemic best. The independent …
New Study: Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand amongst countries that has handled the pandemic best Read More
LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) introduced last week the new LEGO VIDIYO. LEGO® VIDIYO™ is a playful and innovative music video maker experience designed to celebrate and expand …
LEGO and Universal Music Group introduce new LEGO VIDIYO Read More
Swedish Munkfors provides tools for sawing and cutting in the food and woodworking industries. Being a Swedish company and located in a beautiful environment, Munkfors company is very conscious of …
Swedish Munkfors lives on its origin’s value in Thailand Read More
On 27 January 2021 The Norwegian Seafood Council announced seasonal cod, Skrei is now available. The announcement reads: Pristinely white flesh, succulent and with a delicate flavor, skrei is in …
Norwegian Seafood Council on seasonal Norwegian Skrei Read More
When Covid-19 first spread from China, Asians became targets of racism in Scandinavia and the rest of the West. Now after the spread of the virus has changed in China, …
Foreigners in Asia targets of Covid-19 related racisms Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is staying active in overseas tourist markets with new initiatives to stimulate travel bookings. Thailand is with TAT’s offices in Scandinavia, Europe, and North America …
Thailand working on new initiatives to attract Nordic tourists Read More
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), provider of advanced space services, is extending to Thailand with the forming of SSC Space Thailand. According to SSC, the company already has a strong presence …
Swedish Space Corporation introduces SSC Space Thailand Read More
On 28 January 2021 The Finnish embassy in Hanoi announced: The municipal elections are approaching! Do you have a home county in Finland, but are you temporarily staying abroad during …
Vote by Mail material for Finland’s municipal election available for Finns abroad Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Bangkok regularly shares facts about Thai-Danish relations as part of the celebrations regarding the 400-year anniversary of relations between the two countries. On 27 January, …
Marsch Siamese was composed by a Danish Bandmaster Read More
What you need to know about tea, the second most enjoyed drink in the world, after water! Until just a few days ago, I always thought tea was a drink …
Kenneth Rimdahl’s Monsoon TEA Read More
The winners of the 3rd Global Finale of the Global Startup Awards have just been announced. The Global Startup Award, the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition was founded in …
Startups from Cambodia, Malaysia, Sweden and Denmark wins Global Startup Awards Read More
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Asia Regional Office in Bangkok is looking for a new assistant expert and has made the following announcement: Are you interested in challenges …
UNESCO Asia Pacific office in Bangkok is looking for Finnish professionals Read More
Vietnam and Thailand replaced Denmark as top buyers of China’s rare earth permanent magnets (HS code 85051110) in 2020. According to new reports, higher demand in Vietnam and Thailand increased …
Denmark is replaced by Vietnam and Thailand as top buyers of China’s rare earth permanent magnets Read More
26 January, the four winning teams of the 2020 ASEAN-wide Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC) were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi. The competition aimed at finding solutions to …
2020 ASEAN-wide Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge winners announced Read More
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a Dane was amongst more than 100 people arrested on 26 January for violating the country’s Covid-19 restrictions, at a bar …
Dane arrested for partying at bar in Thailand Read More
On 25 January 2021 the Danish embassy in Vietnam mentioned a new career building network, Young Global Danes, is being launched by Danes Worldwide on 2 December 2020. It is …
Young Global Danes gives returning young professionals a network Read More
ScandMedia, the Danish graphic printing company in Thailand, began its publishing activity in Thailand in 1993 when it printed and distributed the first issue of the ScandAsia magazine. That was …
Danish-Thai historic magazines 1995 – 1997 shared Read More
Falling in love with a non-EU citizen comes with a very high price tag for Danes wanting to settle down with their spouses or partners in Denmark. Family reunification in …
The expensive and long process of settling down in Denmark with a non-EU national spouse Read More
Volvo Cars Thailand opens three new retailers in and around Bangkok to remain on a steady path to stable business growth. Volvo Cars remain popular amongst the Thai population and …
Volvo Cars Thailand opens 3 new retailers Read More
Danish badminton player Viktor Axelsen is the first Danish player to win the Thailand Open in men’s singles. The title also comes with a prize check of $ 70,000. Victor …
Danish triumph: Victor Axelsen wins Thailand Open Read More
A 51-year-old Danish man, John Finn Ørsted Meyer Jensen, a long time resident of Pattaya, was according to Pattaya News arrested on Saturday 23 January 2021 on charges of selling …
Dane arrested for selling drugs in Pattaya Read More
Thailand-born, army veteran Akke Songcharoen is honouring his Thai origins with his new business ventures of Thai fusion food at The Fat Chili. He has turned the little traditional Bagel …
Akke from The Fat Chili in Denmark makes Thai inspired ‘easy2cook’ dishes Read More
When we started Seven Peaks in 2014, we did not have any big plans on building a big company. Our focus was on building a good development team to support …
The surprising success of Seven Peaks Software Read More
On 14 January 2021, ABB, the Swiss-Swedish company released an update on Vaccine development collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Thailand’s Mahidol University and the Institute of Molecular Biosciences. …
ABB contributing to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development in Thailand. Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, writes the Swedish headquartered global logistics company Greencarrier. An unpredictable fallout has been a shortage of containers. During a pandemic like …
Swedish Greencarrier explains why there are not enough containers Read More
Thailand still imports Norwegian seafood despite the pandemic with Norwegian Salmon at the top of the list. A new report from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) shows that the export …
Import of Norwegian seafood remains solid in Thailand Read More
The Danish company, Too Good To Go, is an app where consumers can purchase food that would otherwise be thrown away, and instead pick up the food at cut-down prices. …
Danish app offers a way to rescue delicious, unsold food from local shops and restaurants Read More
According to a YouGov survey released in December 2020, suffering from mental health problems including depression and anxiety differentiates according to the country of residence. This is something businesses with …
Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad Read More
Husqvarna is a small town in the Swedish region of Småland and also a company with long traditions. Founded over 330 years ago in 1689, the company was first a rifle …
Husqvarna Thailand talks about its origin and heritage Read More
Cathay Pacific, together with Thailand’s Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ), is offering Special ASQ packages for passengers upon arrival in Bangkok. The airline is collaborating with six government-certified ASQ operators in …
Cathay Pacific offers Special ASQ packages for passengers travelling to Thailand during COVID-19 Read More
Swedish Kim Eriksson Sirawan has previously tried to have his prison sentence shortened, but lost his appeal in the Supreme Administrative Court. According to Aftonbladet, he is now appealing to the …
Swedish Kim Eriksson Sirawan’s appeal: Release or send me back to Thailand Read More
On 16 January 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok released a documentary of the Royal Visit of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid to Thailand during which King Frederik …
The Royal Danish embassy released a documentary of King Frederik IX inaugurating Thai-Danish Dairy Farm Read More
Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …
Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
On 18 January 2021 the Norwegian ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen invited Thai teens to celebrate international women’s day and a chance to be in the Ambassador shoes for the day. …
‘Ambassador for a day’ with Norwegian Ambassador in Bangkok open for applications Read More
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced on 14 January 2021 a job opportunity that said: Do you enjoy working with people and want be part of our high-performing immigration team? …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for Consular service assistant Read More
On 18 January 2021 The Danish Badminton player Victor Axelsen won the men’s single event at the Yonex Thailand Open badminton tournament. The Thailand Open is amongst the most prestigious …
Victor Axelsen won Men’s Single in Yonex Thailand Open Badminton Tournament 2021 Read More