Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society have announced a new date set for the first game of The Finnish New Year Cup 2021 at Laem Chabang International Country Club. …
Finnish New Year Cup 2021 postponed to 6 March Read More
Henley & Partners has released the latest results of the 2021 Henley Passport Index which shows how powerful the Asian and Nordic passports are in terms of travel freedom. The …
Asia’s & Scandinavia’s best and worst visa-free passports revealed Read More
The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in Sweden and the ongoing vaccinations of Swedish people have boosted travel bookings for summer 2021 and winter 2022 trips to especially the …
Vaccine in Sweden sparks a boost in travel booking to Thailand for winter 2022 Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok announced that 2021 marks the 400-year anniversary of relations between Denmark and Thailand. The two nations historical relationship leads back to 1621 when the fist Danish …
Tribute from Danish Embassy on 400 years relationship between Denmark and Thailand Read More
IKEA Thailand released on 7 January 2021 an update statement regarding Covid-19, as follow: Dear IKEA clients and fans According to the latest confirmation from Ministry of Health, of patient …
IKEA Bangyai found Covid-19 infected person visited on 27 December 2020 Read More
Swedish fashion brand H&M has in collaboration with Danone AQUA, Indonesia’s number one water bottled brand turned PET plastic into colorful and comfortable kids wear. The project ‘bottle2fashion’ initiated in …
H&M and Danone AQUA turns PET plastic into comfy kids wear Read More
On 5 January 2020 the embassy of Finland in Bangkok updated Covid situation in Thailand, as follow. In the west of Bangkok, Samut Sakhon Province, cases of coronavirus disease emerged …
Embassy of Finland updated Covid-19 situation in Thailand Read More
Study in Finland announced on 2 January 2020 that the joint application period to studies starting in autumn (September) 2021 will be open 7-20 January 2021 at Studyinfo.fi. See instructions …
Study in Finland Autumn programmes 2021 open for applications on 7 January Read More
Effective from 2 January 2021, the Norwegian government has imposed mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 …
Norway introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing and digital registration for all travelers Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society announced the date for first game of the year to be played at Laem Chabang International Country Club on 30th January 2021 In a letter to members …
Thai Nordic Golf Society and TFCC organize first game of the year Read More
A jump in Thailand’s household debt level has meant that the country is now close to being amongst the top 10 countries worldwide with the highest ratio of household debt …
Thailand’s household debt jumps to resemble that of the Nordic nations Read More
ScandAsia was quite popular last year! We had 461,118 visitors! Our best month was June with 57,328 visitors! In terms of demographics, ScandAsia’s 461,118 visitors came from 228 different countries. Our Top 5 Countries were 1. Thailand 57,530 – 2. United States 56,001 – 3. Singapore 31,568 – 4. Sweden 26,097 – 5. Denmark 26,006. In terms of gender, 56% were…
ScandAsia had 461,118 visitors in 2020 Read More
Norwegian controlled DTAC has selected Finish Nokia as its first 5G RAN partner in a three-year deal covering the North and North Eastern regions of Thailand. Nokia will play a …
Nokia selected as DTAC’s first 5G RAN partner in Thailand Read More
The Anderson brothers Hugo, 30, and Joel, 32, who live in Väring, Skövde, usually spend a few months a year in Thailand and have visited South East Asia on several …
Swedish brothers built heated Thai Beach Bar as traveling is still restricted Read More
If you want to spoil yourself and some near and dear, don’t hesitate to request a table at famous Chef Gaggan Anand’s restaurant. Chef Gaggan Anand opened his first restaurant …
REQUEST A TABLE! EAT, LOVE & PRAY! Read More
The Danish company Nordic Gin House has aligned with new global partners in China, Singapore, Vietnam and Myanmar in the midst of the pandemic, to secure export opportunities and save …
Export to Asia saved Nordic Gin House during the pandemic Read More
Women workers at clothing factories in Asia are particularly hard hit during the corona pandemic. Finnish Finnwatch is now looking for a corporate team both at home and at EU …
Finnwatch wants to ensure human rights for women textile workers in Asia Read More
The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …
FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023 Read More
On 24 December 2020, Norwegian controlled DTAC helped migrant communities around the central shrimp market in Samut Sakon that were locked down when Covid-19 infections were found earlier this week. …
DTAC handed out essential kits to locked down shrimp industry communities in Samut Sakon Read More
On 18 December 2020, Captain of the Thai Nordic Golf Society released the result from the Admirals Christmas Cup 2020, as well as an invitation to the next game, that …
The Admirals Christmas Cup 2020 result announced Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s office will be closed from 21 December 2020 and reopens on 11 January 2021, for the winter break. For further queries during these holidays, please …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce announce winter break closure dates Read More
Only some forty members of the Nordic community in Thailand participated this year in the Scandinavian Christmas Service in Christ Church in Bangkok. The news of a second wave of …
Christmas service for the brave in Bangkok Read More
On 22 December 2020 the Norwegian Government introduced a registration requirement for all people entering Norway. As of noon Monday 21 December, all people entering Norway will have to register …
Norwegian Government introduce registration forms for all people entering Norway Read More
Finnair announced on 22 December 2020 that is is now possible to fly to Santa’s Finnish home from your own sofa! Santa’s official airline, Finnair, will offer eight ‘flights’ using …
Fly virtual flight to Santa’s hometown and support UNICEF’s work with Finnair Read More
Pornkanok Kiattichaikorn (Polla) from Thailand has combined her dream of cooking with the desire to meet people with her new food truck ‘Kao Thai by Chef Polla’ that drives around …
The food truck Kao Thai by Chef Polla brings Thai food to you in Denmark Read More
The Church of Sweden in Bangkok invites together with the Church of Denmark in Thailand to the annual traditional Scandinavian Christmas service in Bangkok. The Scandinavian Christmas service will consists …
Scandinavian Christmas service in Bangkok on Christmas Eve Read More
Tang Contemporary Art at River City Bangkok presents these days the “Duo Solo Exhibition Of Michael Kvium & Christian Lemmerz”. It is the first art show in Thailand by the …
First Exhibition by Danish artist Michael Kvium in Thailand Read More
The Danish Transport Authority has reported ten airlines to the police for withholding customers refunds for canceled flights during the corona outbreak. A statement on the website of the organization …
Norwegian and Thai airways reported to the Danish police for withholding customers refunds Read More
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard together with Lene Moelsted Jensen, Minister Counsellor, and Khun Chatri Moonstan, Senior Trade Advisor, had on 10 December 2020 a meeting with Director of the Department …
Ambassador Thorgaard and team visited Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development Read More
The book ”100 social innovations from Finland” have now been translated into Thai by Ms Kunthida Rungruengkiat. The Book launch happened at Bangkok Winter Book Fest and Honorary guests Ambassador …
”100 social innovations from Finland” now available in Thai language Read More
Finnair announced on 10 December 2020 that it is re-opening their Helsinki-Bangkok-route for passenger traffic. The route will be operated once a week on Tuesdays as of 29 December 2020. …
Finnair re-opens Helsinki-Bangkok-route for passenger traffic starting 29 Dec Read More
Ms. Birgit Hansl, the World Bank Country Manager for Thailand, East Asia and Pacific, shared on 3 December 2020 her insight on ‘the aftermath of the pandemic on the Thai …
Swedish ambassador hosted breakfast meeting at the Bangkok Residence Read More
The Embassy of Finland invited recently the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce TFCC Board to discuss and share plans for 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho mentioned a cautious estimate of 3-4% …
Finnish Ambassador Järviaho discussed 2021 plan with TFCC Board members Read More
Sten Sønderhousen decided to place his first order of fabric masks from Thailand, after the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced, that it would be mandatory to wear masks in …
Danish Sten Sønderhousen sells fabric masks to help a friend in Thailand Read More
The Danish service group ISS, which is responsible for everything from cleaning to canteen operations and on-call service, is preparing to sell contracts worth DKK four billion a year. Stated …
The Danish service group ISS plans to sell its activities in Taiwan Read MoreVolvo Cars Thailand Company Limited, led by Mr.Pattarapong Achapalasiri, Head of Commercial Operations, Volvo Cars (Thailand) Co., Ltd. received, with great pride, the “Top European Brand For Safety Innovation Award” …
Volvo Cars Thailand wins “Top European Brand For Safety Innovation Award” Read More
With the help of students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade at the primary school Aabenraa Friskole in Aabenraa in the South of Denmark, the organization Innerwheel has succeeded in …
71 kg of aluminium can rings going to Thailand Read More
Mattias Tesfaye (S), minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration in Denmark wants to ensure a more informed and honest basis for the integration debate with a completely new survey of …
Immigration from Thailand, China is not the problem in Denmark Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
Thailand is known to most as “the land of smiles”, but beneath the surface exists a divided society that not many people think about. The Danish author and trained journalist …
Danish journalist writes thriller novel about Thailand’s dark side Read More
Swedish Kim Eriksson Sirawan, 39, is no longer just known for having been sentenced to death for drug offenses in Thailand. Nowadays he can also call himself a writer. Kim …
Swedish inmate sentenced to death in Thailand turns writer Read More
When you are young it’s rare that you think about what might happen to you when you grow older…. Who, in their early years, wants to be reminded about becoming …
How to plan for your last decades? Read More
Krabi Spesialisten has for the past 17 years been working hard to bring an experience of a lifetime to visitors to the South of Thailand. Her goal remains to give her guests a …
Krabi Specialisten surviving Covid-19 Read More
A 34 year old Swedish man is accused of arranging to buy 83 firearms through a marketplace on the so-called ‘Dark web’. The dark web is a part of the …
Swedish part time resident of Cambodia accused of illegal international gun trade Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
The Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce releases captured moments and a memo from their Annual DTCC Christmas Lunch 3 December 2020. The post says: 130+ guests were registered and almost …
Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce shares photos from the Christmas Lunch Read More
The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event Read More
Visitors poured throughout the day into the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok which took place Sunday 6 December 2020. The event filled up the whole 19th floor of the Gaysorn …
Good turnout at Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More