Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
APCOM, one of Asia Pacific’s leading HIV and LGBTI community networks, based in Bangkok, is organizing a five-day summit to honour LGBTQI/ HIV advocates and their community who are striving …
APCOM organizes it’s annual leading Community Summit honouring Thai LGBTQI advocates Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Sweden Embassy in Thailand announced an information from the Visa Section. The opening and telephone hours starting 2 November, are as follows: Opening hours Monday, …
Sweden Embassy Bangkok announced new operation hours Read More
On 4 November 2020 at the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce‘s corporate member Rosewood Bangkok, a three-day B2B event is hosted to build valuable relationships between Taiwan and ASEAN. The event …
Innovative fans are invite to Taiwan Expo 2020 Thailand on 4-6 Nov at Rosewood Bangkok Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Manila released the latest list on how to enter Denmark on 30 October 2020, that said: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN ENTERING DENMARK If you arrive from a …
The Danish Embassy Manila released the latest regulations on how to enter Denmark Read More
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies is presenting the result of its Annual Total Remuneration Survey …
Mercer reveals result of its annual total remuneration survey 2020 Read More
On Monday 26 October, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard presented to His Majesty King MahaVajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand the Letters of Credence officially accrediting him …
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard presented to His Majesty King MahaVajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard was invited to participate in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Denmark organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 by Asian Development Bank Read More
The Thai Nordic Golf Society announced on 23 October 2020 that the tournament “The Admirals Christmas Cup 2020” will be played on Saturday 12 December 2020 @ Green Valley Bangkok. …
The Admirals Christmas Cup 2020 on 12 December 2020 Read More
Please note that the embassy will be closed on 2 and 3 November due to internal training and competence development. For more information, please read here
Royal Denmark Embassy Bangkok announced maintenance closure on 2-3 Nov Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Thorgaard is participating in the “Celebrations of Silk” event. This year is their 10th annual event and a very special one as they …
Ambassador Thorgaard and Bangsaen Technical College to combine Danish-Thai style for ‘Celebration of Silk’ event in December Read More
Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …
New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020 Read More
On 15 October 2020, Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl, Ambassador-Designate of Sweden, at the Sustainability for Business Forum 2020 said “Promoting sustainability in all its forms and seeking new green collaborations …
Sweden announced environmental ambition at the Sustainability for Business Forum 2020 Read More
The Swedish Embassy, on 12 October 2020, expressed that they were delighted to witness the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent on the manufacturing and supply of the University …
AstraZeneca to produce COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 for Thailand and South East Asia Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to one of the biggest networking event in Bangkok on 21 October 2020. The event offers a great opportunity to mingle with all …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to one of the biggest Joint Chambers Event on 21 October Read More
Since the breakout of Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, Thailand announced all borders closure to curb virus spreading. Recently after the country has been keeping a good record of infected …
Special Tourist Visa to Thailand is now available Read More
Yindii, a Thai anti-food-waste startup, launches a mobile application designed to match hungry, deal-seeking Bangkok residents with environmentally-conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes offering delicious food that could otherwise go …
Yindii launches a mobile application to connect consumers with food joints to tackle climate change Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
The Thai Nordic Golf Society announced the result of the “Danish Bakery & Deli Cup 2020” played on 3 October. The match was the 2ndTee off for the 2020/2021 season …
Thai Nordic Golf Society releases the result of the Danish Bakery & Dali Cup 2020 Read More
On 9 October 2020 the Finnish Ambassador-Designate Jyri Järviaho and Commercial Adviser Kimmo Pekari visit Fiskars factory in Saraburi, Thailand. The visiting team expressed that the production of Royal Copenhagen …
Ambassador Järviaho visited Fiskars porcelain factory in Saraburi Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has currently no trainees due to the entry restrictions to Thailand. But the Embassy looks forward to welcoming four trainees again as soon as the …
Danish embassy Bangkok opens for applications for internship all through October. Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, was invited to the launch event of Thailand NOW application endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission invited to the launch event by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …
Nobel Prize winners for 2020 Read More
Midas PR, a leading public relations firm in the heart of Bangkok, becomes the latest Corporate Member of PRCA SEA. PRCA — the Public Relations and Communications Association — is …
Midas PR becomes the first agency from Thailand to join PRCA SEA Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …
RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
There are municipal elections in the Faroe Islands on 10 November 2020. According to the Danish Embassy in Bangkok, citizens who fulfil the conditions for voting for the municipal elections …
Faroe islanders in Thailand and Cambodia can vote at the Royal Danish Embassy or Consulate Read More
From 25 October, 2020 to 31 March 2021, Finnair will serve 45 domestic and European destinations with reduced weekly frequencies on almost all routes. The airline’s long-haul flights will focus …
Finnair re-open more destinations Read More
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More
Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …
Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually Read More
Struer is probably the last city that comes to your mind when thinking about Denmark? You probably think of the beautiful capital Copenhagen on Sjaelland. Or maybe Aarhus, I had …
Struer – where is that? Read More
Bidmath, a leading programmatic consultancy, launches Display & Video 360 training academy with an aim to increase the adoption of programmatic industry knowledge. DV360 is Google’s unified solution for all …
Bidmath Launches Google DV360 Platform Training Academy in Thai and Vietnamese Read More
It was a bang of a party! It was the Crayfish Party of the Scandinavian Society Siam at its best! None less than 175 guests had bought tickets for the …
Crayfish Party 2020 – most terrific party in living memory Read More
On Tuesday 29 September, the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce organized the evening talk: Inspirational Leadership in post COVID time event at the Seven Peaks Software office. We would like to …
TNCC’s Inspirational Leadership in post-COVID time event a success Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce published a thank you note to friends, partners and members on 1 October 2020, that said: Dear Members, Friends and Partners of the TSCC, In …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerece welcomes October with Sustainability webminars Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kjersti Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood’s booth at THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 on 22 September 2020. The event is one of the world’s biggest Food & Beverage …
Ambassador Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood, THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 Read More
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers Read More
A talk-show style webinar titled ‘Next Normal, New Digital’ featuring guests from the government, media, branding & consumer insights, and hospitality sectors discussing the future of virtual events in Thailand …
‘Next Normal, New Digital’ Thailand webinar discussed the future of virtual events Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to join Building Business in ASEAN through e-commerce webinar on 22 September 2020. The invitation said: We are pleased to bring …
FinnCham invites to a Building Business in ASEAN through e-commerce webinar Read More
On 24 September, the Government of Finland adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. For all other non-Schengen countries …
Finland announced latest travel restrictions, effective on 28 Sept Read More
Jon Thorgaard, Denmark’s new ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, has a history of staying a full term and often longer in his assignments. Even his very first job in the …
Jon Thorgaard – new Danish ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia Read More
The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …
Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia Read More
The Board of Scandinavian Siam Society announced on 21 September that the Crayfish Party is completely sold out. Their statement said: Dear members and friends, thanks for reaching out to …
Scandinavian Siam Society’s Crayfish Party completely sold out Read More
Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …
Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year Read More