Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Christmas is soon to come, just around the corner. Sunday December 1st, our Swedish Ambassador Mr. Staffan Herrström with spouse Karin, invited Swedes to their beautifully decorated residence, to enjoy …
1st of Advent with Swedish Embassy and Swedish School Organization Bangkok Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven joined an auspicious day at Superpark’s grand opening ceremony, along with Mr. Juha Tanskanen, the company’s chief executive, Mr. Mark Kumarasinhe, chief …
Finnish indoor activity park opens at Iconsiam, Bangkok Read More
By the end of March, users of Norwegian from Denmark and Sweden will no longer have a direct route to Thailand. The airline has announced in a press release that …
Norwegian cuts Thailand bound flights Read More
An Open-Air European Union Film Festival 2019 is back for film lovers to watch under the stars. The two week festival (29 November – 15 December 2019) takes place at …
Finnish, Swedish and Danish films in Open-Air EU Film Festival 2019 Read MoreDid you ever wonder what it would be like to live in a country that has only recently started opening up to the world outside its own borders? ScandAsia has …
How to be a good expat in Myanmar Read More
The 9th celebration of Thai silk was concluded in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November 2019. As a cherry on top, those strutting their stuff on the catwalk of the Thai …
Scandinavian ambassadors strutting their silk suits on Thai catwalk Read More
Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …
Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be Read More
On Sunday 24 November, a very successful Danish Christmas Bazaar took place in Bangkok. The organisers, Danish Women’s Network and the Danish Church in Thailand, estimate that about 1,000 to …
Successful Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok: See the photos Read More
On 14 November, initiated by Finnish experts and with support from the Embassy of Finland, a Waste-To-Value Centre was soft-launched in Singapore, with Ms Katri Kulmuni, Deputy Prime Minister and …
Finns soft-launch Waste-To-Value Centre in Singapore Read More
After an earthquake hit the border area between Laos and Thailand on 21st November 2019, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam has issued a reminder of the travel app “Rejseklar” (meaning …
Danish Embassy urges Danes to install the ‘Rejseklar’ Travel app Read More
SWEA 40 years young. During November the 14th until 17th, 300 Swedish women gathered together in Dubai for the World meeting and 40 years SWEA celebration. We were three of …
SWEA World meeting, 300 Swedish ladies conquer Dubai! Read More
Girl Guides Thailand invited the Finnish ambassador to Thailand Ms Satu Suikkari-Kleven to act as a speaker in The Juliette Low Seminar on 14th November 2019, in Bangkok. The topic …
Finnish ambassador gave empowerment speech at the Girl Guides Thailand seminar Read More
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to Bangkok. For the annual Danish Christmas Bazaar this Sunday …
The Danish Ambassador, Pastor and Santa Claus: All to attend Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Marimekko, a Finnish design house, announced a collaboration with UNIQLO, a Japanese global apparel retailer, for a new limited edition collection on 15th November 2019. The first collection designed by …
Marimekko x Uniqlo second collaboration collection for Fall / Winter 2019 Read More
On Thursday 14 November 2019, the SEA of Solutions was wrapped up after four days of discussing how to combat plastic waste at the United Nations’ Conference Center in Bangkok. …
An ocean of solutions to plastic pollution at SEA circular conference Read More
IB DIPLOMA FULL SCHOLARSHIP, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW Join our inspiring community with academic scholarships for the IB Diploma and the IB Middle Years Programme. KIS International School is inviting ambitious …
School Opens Applications for Full IB Diploma Scholarship Read More
Boy Pablo, the Norwegian indie singer-songwriter, will be performing at major cities in Southeast Asia such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila on the last week of November …
Norwegian indie band returning to Southeast Asia Read More
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok on 7th November 2019. H&M x Giambattista Valli is the latest in the fast fashion empire’s annual collections in cooperation with high-caliber designers. …
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok Read More
While Phuket’s tourism is having challenges in 2019 to draw enough visitors, this island destination nevertheless has a formidable smorgasbord of attractions, including new waterparks, shopping centres dining destinations and …
Phuket’s heritage and cuisine part of old and new favourites Read More
During SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology) and Singapore Fintech Festival, Denmark’s ‘Sustainability Thought Leader Forum’ showcases Denmark and the Nordics as frontrunners in sustainable development, while the Nordic …
ScandAsia puts the spotlight on the Nordics’ circular economy Asian outreach Read More
Finland’s Poyry Plc announced to join forces with an owner’s engineer contract awarded by a unit of Thai company Banpu Power, for a 90-MW wind farm project in the town …
Finnish engineering company to build wind farm in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Thailand and Central Floresta Phuket invites Swedes and Thais alike to visit a photo exhibition from 11th until 18th November 2019 on the 3rd floor of …
Swedish – Thai photo exhibition in Phuket Read More
Understanding Human Migration Students in Grade 5 at KIS International School in Bangkok, Thailand, learned about migration. They welcomed guest speakers who were able to provide first hand accounts representing different perspectives …
Students at KIS in Bangkok simulate migration issues Read More
Denmark opened its first Honorary Consulate in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 1 November 2019. The Honorary Consul is Mr. Kjeld M. Olsen, a long time Danish businessman and resident of …
Danish Honorary Consulate opens in Cambodia Read More
Loy Krathong Festival is an auspicious occasions celebrated by locals and visitors during the full moon night in November – this year on the night of the 11th November 2019. …
Colourful festival of lights in Thailand 11th November Read More
137 Pillars Residences & Suites in Bangkok, is the opulent, specific hotel that has once again re-united two really good Swedish friends as well as hoteliers. Hotel manager Björn Richardson …
Swedish hotelier within Bangkok’s latest luxury wave: Björn Richardson Read More
Billionaire Petter Stordalen’s Strawberry Group will team up with Altor Fund V and TDR Capital to take over the assets of Thomas Cook Northern Europe, or Vinggruppen, as it is …
Nordic tourism is safe: Ving Gruppen gets new owners Read More
Chef Morten Nielsen is back in Thailand, following his most recent stint with Dusit Thani Guam Resort in remote Micronesia. But Morten has now been for a bit over a …
Patong’s past and present inspire Danish chef Morten Nielsen Read More
Birgitte Weeke might just have the most genuine smile I have ever seen despite the fact that I’m late due to Yangon’s morning traffic. She’s sipping coffee as she sits …
Asian adventures: The sun always shines on Birgitte Read More
Since it’s premiere in the Philippines, Hello Love Goodbye has reaped success on both local and international cinemas. With a reported 17,005,774.30 USD in worldwide earnings, the film which stars …
Highest-earning filipino film ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’ in Thai theaters Read More
Café Del Mar Phuket (CDM) is the famous beach club and music compilation series from Ibiza in Spain that is now also available in Asia, with the first outing launched …
Legendary Café Del Mar managed by Finns on Phuket Read More
No shops, no good restaurants, no super markets and no private satellite dishes allowed, so no international news. That was the reality when Jørn Kristensen and his wife, Astri, arrived …
Dane about life in Myanmar in 1991: “My phone was tapped” Read More
Developing. That would be the best word to describe the largest city and former capital of Myanmar, Yangon, previously known as Rangoon. Before arriving in Yangon, I didn’t have many …
Unique Yangon: “Blood” splatters and men in skirts Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is preparing warm welcome all at ‘Swedish Education and Career Days 2019’. The free entry programme includes: 1. Swedish Pavilion at the OCSC (Office of …
Swedish education and career day 2019 Read More
The future for deported children from mainly Thailand and Indonesia might soon look brighter if Mattias Tesfaye, Danish Minister of Immigration and Integration is to be trusted. Since Denmark elected …
Future in Denmark looks promising for deported children Read More
On October the 10th, SWEA with partners, were invited to a Wine tasting evening at the residence of the Luxembourg Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Jean Paul Senninger and his …
SWEA tasting Luxembourg wines at the residence of the Luxembourg ambassador Read More
Lotte Dietrich from Denmark is a familiar face for Scandinavian regulars seeking medical care or being medical tourism patients at one of Phuket’s private hospitals – especially so given that …
A Scandinavian at the heart of Phuket’s popular medical services Read More
Well-known Danish businessman Jorgen Lundbaek, owner of Mermaid Hotel Bangkok among others, celebrated on 12 October his 75 year birthday with a big party. But when people asked him, he …
Jorgen Lundbaek celebrated his 25th birthday for the 3rd time Read More
Susanne Rumohr Hækkerup has succeeded Michael Metz Mørch as Chairman of Danes Worldwides. Mr. Mørch has been Chairman for eight years. Ms. Hækkerup was elected member of the Board of …
Haekkerup new Chairman of Danes Worldwide Read More
A big meeting for Danes living abroad will take place at the Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant, (Oakwood Residence) Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok on Wednesday 30 October 2019, 1900 – 2130. …
Danes gathering in Thailand Read More
On Friday 1st November Rugby School Thailand will open its gates to prospective parents and pupils for an Open Morning where you can see the school in action. About Rugby …
Rugby School Thailand Open Morning Read More
Foreigners applying for a Non O-A visa will be required to purchase health insurance from October 31, 2019 according to Thaivisa. Non–Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) This type of visa may …
Mandatory Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand with retirement visa from 31 October Read More
Leadership as Part of a Balanced Education A well rounded education offers students the opportunity of developing skills that are deemed useful in life, at school, and in the real …
Why leadership opportunities at KIS benefit students Read More
Bjørn Olav Bøe, 72 years, has been assigned temporary vicar to he Norwegian Church in Pattaya during October and November. Bjørn Olav already has a long and accomplished carreer as …
New temporary vicar in Pattaya Read More
A Norwegian project is being launched to promote the usage of plastic waste as a source of energy for energy intensive industries, reducing ocean waste and improving energy efficiency. The …
Norwegian project to make ocean waste valuable Read More
On Saturday morning the 5th October, Anna Frummerin, executive coach, had a workshop with the parents of the children joining the Swedish School Organization Bangkok, Saturday morning lessons at NIST. …
Anna Frummerin, executive coach, having a workshop with parents of children in the Swedish School Organization! Read More
On Friday the 4th of October, “Vision House” celebrated its 20 years of existing in Bangkok. Håkan Alm, one of the three founders, invited guests, staff and clients to an …
Vision House celebrating its 20 years anniversary at Huntsman Pub, Landmark. Read More
IKEA has recalled MATVRÅ Blue/Red 2-pack bib for children worldwide as there is a choking risk, the company has announced in a press release. This includes the firm’s retail stores …
IKEA recalls children’s bib: Risk of choking Read More
Siemens and Grundfos have signed a digital partnership framework for strategic cooperation between the two companies. The focus is on developing water and wastewater applications, industrial automation and building technology. …
Siemens and Grundfos sign digital environment pact Read More
Whether you like it hot or cold, with milk, sugar, egg, whipped cream or just plain black, most adults know the feeling of waking up in the morning but not …
Are you paying too much for your coffee? Check here Read More