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Tetra Pak, the multinational food packaging giant based in Sweden and Switzerland, announced on 30 June 2020 that the company aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in …
Tetra Pak Thailand aims at zero emission by 2030 Read More
The Danish integrated shipping company Maersk announced their route expansion on 30 June 2020. The announcement invites all business to reach out to Laos and Vietnam via East-West Economy Corridor …
MAERSK expands land journey from Thailand to Laos and Vietnam Read More
Hire Quality establishes the company, Hire Quality Software Co., Ltd in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with the aim of offering to outsource all or parts of IT projects to Thailand. In …
Hire Quality establishes new company in Thailand Read More
Bidmath, a leading programmatic consultancy, launched the first of its kind advertising technology and data consulting hub in Bangkok specialising in both Google and Adobe marketing technology in early 2019. …
Bidmath launches first of its kind advertising technology and data consulting hub in Thailand Read More
The Provincial Court in Buriram brokered on Wednesday a deal between a Danish man and his former Thai partner who had denied him any return of the roughly 5 mill. …
Danish man wins lawsuit against Thai wife for not sharing assets Read More
Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …
Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Staffan Herrström visited Thai Prime ministry Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on 24 June 2020. In discussion, the representatives expressed that this positive bilateral relationships will …
Sweden-Thailand preparing to recover economy together in the future Read More
After three months of suspension, several Danish Consular authorities have resumed their acceptance of visa applications, reports Schengen Visa Info News. You can file an application for a Danish student …
Denmark reopens several visa application centers in Asia Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven visited Thai Prime minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to discuss further strengthening bilateral relationship on 23 June 2020. The ambassador expressed her appreciations …
Finnish ambassador discussed further corperation with Thai Prime Minister Read More
The Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore during the World War II, from the time of the first landings in Northern Malaya on 8 December 1941, was swift and brutal. …
S. S. REDANG – Sunk by Japanese destroyers, on 13 February 1942 Read MoreThe embassy of Finland in Bangkok invites all to join a Webinar in a topic of Coronavirus situation in Thailand, Cambodia and Finland update, on 25 June 2020. Registration to …
Deadline 24 June for registration to a Coronavirus Webinar organized by Finnish embassy Bangkok Read More
The United Nation Development (UNDP) Vietnam announced an invitation for all to participate in a challenge aiming to stop marine litter in Halong Bay and Koh Samui, funded by Norwegian …
Norway supports competition how to fight marine garbage in Vietnam and Thailand Read More
Midsummer is for all Swedes a very popular feast. When it comes close to this day, we start thinking of what dishes we shall have on the buffet table (Smörgåsbord), …
Midsummer in the City Read More
The conviction of one of the best known and respected journalists in the Philippines, Maria Ressa, plainly shows that there was every reason for the United Nations’ Human Rights Council …
Conviction of Maria Ressa shows importance of Iceland’s resolution Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …
Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22 Read More
Manintorn (Mars) Lomtakul, a student in Year 13 at Bangkok Patana School, has been awarded the prestigious Lester B Pearson scholarship to the University of Toronto. Only 37 or 38 …
Prestigious Lester B Pearson Scholarship Awarded to Bangkok Student Read More
Prof Sakorn Suksriwong, DBA, Chairman of Founding Team of King’s College International School Bangkok, recently held a blessing ceremony on the occasion of construction completion. The school, located in the …
New UK school ‘King’s Bangkok’ construction completion Opening for its first term in August 2020 Read More
The new Danish ambassador designate in Thailand Jon Thorgaard had on 17 June 2020 his first public appearance during the webinar ‘Denmark Means Business’. The webinar was hosted as a …
Export webinar: Meeting the new Danish ambassador to Thailand Read More
As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …
Iceland now welcomes EU tourists Read More
With the growing demand for mobile phones amongst consumers, the online retail industry has grown almost three times over the last 5 years. The Asian market is not far behind. …
How mCommerce is shaping the online commerce in Asia Read More
The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced on 8 June 2020 that the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian …
Norway to help Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines tackle waste and pollution Read More
The murder of the black American George Floyd, who died by the hands of four local police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota in America, has led to global protests – including …
Justice for George Floyd: the world is uniting against racial injustice Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Singapore announced on 3 June 2020 to get comfortable and ready to celebrate national day together online. The statement said: 3 days to go! Swedish …
Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online Read More
Finnair has asked its customers how they feel about traveling by air again. Half of them were already thinking about leisure trips by air, and almost nine out of ten …
Half of Finnair customers planning leisure trips by air, flights within Europe first choice Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce has with effect from 1st June 2020 moved to a new office in the UM Tower building on Ramkhamhaeng Road. Meanwhile, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce with …
Danish and Swedish Chambers move offices in Bangkok Read More
I meet Lasse Stålung in front of his company KB Plus. He had gone out himself to buy soft drinks for our meeting. We don’t shake hands for the sake …
Lasse Stålung: “I never planned to stay” Read More
The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …
Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey Read More
Thai Red Cross is facing a severe shortage of blood supplies. In particular Rh negative blood is needed, which 15% of the Europeans have but only 0.3% of Asians. Since …
Thai Red Cross needs more blood Read More
Swedish Embassy Bangkok published a statement on 27 May 2020 to celebrate a positive initiative since 1995, the statement said: “Today is “Trafiknykterhetens dag” in Sweden, it’s a day to …
Swedish embassy Bangkok reminds all on road safety initiative day Read More
Members of Nordic and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in APAC can meet Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Jacob Wallenberg, Chairman of Investor AB in a webinar on …
Anna Hallberg and Jacob Wallenberg on Swedish Trade and Covid-19 Read More
A special round of admissions for the Bachelor of Arts and Science in Integrated Innovation (BAScii) program in the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation is now open. This admission round will …
International Admissions Opened for Integrated Innovation Bachelor Program Read More
The Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod launched a new large export and investment package on 26 May 2020. The packages aim to assist export businesses effected by the Corona crisis.which, …
Denmark cuts prices to get advice at Embassies Read More
Susie Ogeborg is a fascinating Swedish Bangkok expat with many strings to her bow. In November last year she graduated as a National Museum Volunteer guide. If you are lucky, …
I can not sit and dream at home on the sofa and do nothing Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s weekly event handing out food packages to Thai locals in Pattaya, distributed on 21 May 2020 a record breaking 3.000 packages. As each package contains produce …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya continues to give back to Thai locals Read More
The Danish embassy in Bangkok announced a special occasion of Pippi Longstocking turns 75 years today – on 22 May 2020. Happy birthday from the Royal Danish Embassy to Pippi …
Happy 75 birthday to Pippi Longstocking Read More
KIS International School in Bangkok is hosting a live virtual Open House on May 27th and May 29th, 2020 at 2 pm. The Open House caters to families who are …
KIS Virtual Open House Read More
Danes, Swedes, Finns and Norwegians have rich opportunities in finding a little slice of their homeland while in Thailand through familiar and comforting cuisines. Several Nordic-focused restaurants and web-shops has …
Overview: Nordic food in Bangkok and Pattaya Read More
Wilhelmsen, the Norwegian ship management company announced that they have started supporting a crowdfunding campaign by Mission’s Samaritan’s Fund to support affected seafarers during Covid-19 crisis, on 20 May 2020. …
Wilhelmsen started crowd funding to support seafarers during Covid-19 crisis Read More
Swedes are participating and sharing to the ones in need, in the “Cupboard of Sharing” – ตู้ปันสุข’s movement in various parts of Thailand. The initiative of “Cupboard of sharing” started …
Scandinavians join ‘Cupboard of Sharing’ movements in Thailand Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok published a statement on 14 May 2020. The announcement is regarding available vacancies at the embassy for interested applicants. The highly attractive positions are: – …
Vacancies at the Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok Read More
On 5 May some 150 representatives of the various stakeholders and Danish businesses representatives attended a webinar hosted by the Confederation of Danish Industry
Representatives from the Danish missions in Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam outlined the situation in the respective countries on the topic: ‘Markets in the shadow of Covid-19’.
Covid-19 business impact on Southeast Asia: Danish business webinar report Read More
The government of Vietnam has announced 17 May their plans to bring back Vietnamese citizens stuck all over the globe, according to the Saigon-based Vietnamese daily Saigon Online. The Civil …
Vietnam to bring back Vietnamese citizens from Scandinavia and SEA-countries Read More
Thailand is popular across the globe for its scenic beauty. It has some of the most beautiful landscapes that are pleasing to the eyes. Together with it, Thailand also has …
Why Thailand is the best place to retire Read More
ScandAsia sells books of interest to Nordic expats in Asia or Scandinavia. Our prices are including VAT and mailing as a parcel in Thailand. Some have been published by Scand-Media …
Books about Scandinavian history in Thailand Read More
Shrewsbury’s World-Class of 2020 Impresses with University Offers 463 University offers for Class of 2020 209 Top 100 ranked university offers, 43 Top 10 offers US: 104 offers including 7 Ivy …
Shewsbury’s World Class Read More
Foodpanda, the first food ordering and delivery service provider in Thailand, will be distributing over 40,000 bottles of 30 ml hand sanitisers across 55 provinces in Thailand with any order. …
Foodpanda provides support to customers and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More
PROI Worldwide, the world’s largest partnership of integrated independent communications agencies, is ranked number 4 in the PRovoke Media 2020 Global Holding Group rankings. The report is based on 2019 revenue from …
PROI Worldwide named one of the leading revenue generating agency network Read More
Vimi, a Bangkok-based agency which specialises in B2B lead generation and digital marketing, announced the launch of the COVID19 Relief Fund for B2B Businesses. The initiative offers a free relief …
Vimi Offers Free 250 Lead Contacts to B2B Businesses to Help Survive the Effects of Covid 19 Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam would like to urge all parents of children with double Danish/Vietnamese citizenship, who are born before 1 September 2015 to contact the embassy for the …
Five-year transition scheme for re-acquisition Danish citizenship expires August 31st 2020 Read More
Each year a member of the Norwegian Royal Family becomes the patron of state television channel NRK’s charity broadcast. Last year, it was Queen Sonja. It’s just been announced on …
King Harald of Norway will participate in NRK’s annual fund raising broadcast for plastic reduction projects in South East Asia Read More