Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok – an age-old dear tradition – will this year take place on “lillejuleaften”, Saturday 23rd of December instead of on 24 December as usual. …
Scandinavian Christmas service in Bangkok moved forward to 23rd December Read More
Team Sweden in Malaysia has announced the second Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 6-7 February 2018. The inaugural, successful summit was held in Singapore …
Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit 2018 announced Read More
Swedish expat in Thailand, Mr Håkan Alm has refocused and returned to the academic world. From IT service provider for the international businesses community and beyond, primarily in Bangkok, for …
Håkan Alm spearheads the economic-IT academic combo Read More
Lisa Myrnäs, Max Kellert and Oscar Ågren are in the final year of their Borås University studies and among those who has come to Bangkok’s Panyapiwat Institute of Management, PIM, …
Bangkok exchange students from Borås University, Sweden Read More
On 3 December the 1st advent was celebrated at the beautifully decorated Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok, with 150 guests in attendance. Many old Bangkok faces and a lot of …
First advent at Swedish Residence Bangkok Read More
By Alexander (Coke) Smith, Environmental Systems and Societies Coordinator The benefits of a student getting outdoors and putting their learning into practice are vast, not only can it cement their knowledge …
The Many Benefits of Learning Outdoors Read More
Families with young children are invited to join a morning of seaside themed fun and games at KIS’s Seaside Picnic on Saturday January 20th, 2018 from 09:00-12:00. The picnic features …
Join us for a super seaside picnic Read More
Once a year the ‘Clean Up the World Weekend’ takes place, including in Bangkok. The 2017 edition, enjoying strong Nordic participation and engagement, gathered many representatives from businesses, foreign missions, …
Cleaning up the Oceans – the Thailand case Read More
KIS International School is inviting ambitious students to apply for the coveted IB Diploma academic scholarship, also known as the “One Million Baht Scholarship”, for the academic year 2018-2019 onwards. …
One million baht scholarship accepting applications Read More
In the for Finland pivotal 2017 which is a time for celebration of 100 years as an independent nation, it has been all about promoting Finnish culture, education, know-how, ‘Finnish …
Finnish Embassy dinner showcased Finnish food and drinks Read More
Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok arranged a high level event on the topic Smart Cities in Thailand (held on 14-15 November). Workshops and roundtable discussions were …
‘Smart Cities’ event arranged in Thailand by Sweden Read MoreDanish-Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild has decorated a Christmas tree as part of the annual charity initiative of The Anantara Siam Hotel Bangkok. To support her tree, visit the Parichart Court …
Vote a Christmas tree – and support a charity Read More
On 14 November Thammasat University gathered the media as well as various university representatives to announce the official delivery of Husqvarna’s (Sweden) Robotic Automovers to be used for the upkeep …
Thammasat first university to use Swedish Husqvarna grass mowers Read More
The traditional Finnish Christmas Party in Bangkok takes place on Saturday 2 December. Celebrating Finland 100 years this Party is organised together with all Finnish organisations in Bangkok – Embassy …
Finnish Christmas Party Bangkok 2017 Read More
H.E. Ms. Vimon Kidchob, Ambassador of Thailand to Denmark, attended on 27 September 2017 together with Ms. Pratana Disyattat, Minister Counsellor at the embassy in Copenhagen, the Opening Ceremony of …
Thai House at Moesgaard opened after renovation Read More
The new Danish priest in Thailand, Christa Lund Herum, was welcomed by Mr. Bjarne Tvilde, Chairman of the Danish Church Council at the first meeting of the council on Tuesday …
Welcome to the new Danish priest to Thailand Read More
The Swedish-Swiss technology corporation ABB on 3 November opened a new facility in Thailand, ABB Robotics Machine-Tending Limited (RMT). The new facility to produce machine-tending robotics, in Rayong Province, Thailand …
ABB inaugurates robotics plant in Thailand Read More
DigitalRoute, the leading Swedish provider of Data Integration and management solutions globally, has announced that its MediationZone product is being deployed by Real Move, the mobile subsidiary of Thailand’s leading …
DigitalRoute lands new Thailand deal: True Corp Read More
On 23 October Danfoss Drives, a world leader in variable speed control of electric motors, launched the inaugural ‘Danfoss Drives Southeast Asia Energy Efficiency Tour’ to Support Malaysia’s Industry 4.0 …
Danfoss’ Southeast Asia energy efficiency bus tour Read More
On 5 October the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce arranged what seemed to be a slightly new networking concept: ‘TSCC Business Talks’. The attending members and other guests of TSCC were …
Thai-Swedish ‘Business Talks’ with Business Sweden, Nordea Read More
Danish EMS-partner (Electronics manufacturing services) GPV announced in late September that they would invest in capacity extensions in both Denmark and Thailand. “Things are happening very quickly right now, and …
Danish GPV increases capacity in Thailand Read More
As Nordea Private Banking is setting in motion its Asian expansion, Mr Fredrik Lager was recruited in April as the new General Manager. Well-known to the Nordic community in Southeast …
Out to expand with Nordea: Fredrik Lager! Read More
The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), on 10 October 2017, celebrated its 25 years Anniversary with an Awards Night at Hotel St. Regis, Bangkok. The 150 guests attending the …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce celebrated 25 years Read More
To honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, craftspeople of the Danish jewellery company Pandora, which has over 12,400 Thai jewellery artisans, have manufactured 12,999 Daradat flowers. The pieces were presented …
Pandora produced 12,999 Daradat flowers for Thai Royal Cremation Read More
Finland once again attended Educa 2017 in Bangkok Thailand, with EduCluster Finland exhibiting and Finland hosting a Special Seminar on the topic: ‘Change is possible’ – Through Finnish Innovations in …
Finland at Educa 2017 Thailand Read More
Sweden will hold a special ceremony to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 26 October 2017, which is the Royal Cremation Day. H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej had received the …
Swedish Ceremony to Honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Royal Cremation Day Read More
We all know that the popular Finnish Sauna is good for both body and mind. Spending time in the sauna with friends or just sitting by your self is relaxing …
Your choice: do you opt for sauna or ice lab? Read More
The ILO and the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok on 10-11 October 2017 convened a meeting to support the development of a possible future regional programme to promote decent work, …
ILO-Sweden decent work garment sector Asian supply chains meeting Read More
Parents with children aged 0-5 years old are invited to join us for our annual Early Years Halloween Open Afternoon. Come learn about our excellent Early Years programme at the …
Early Years Open Afternoon 31 October 2017 Read More
On 4 October Kalmar, part of Cargotec, signed a contract with BMT Pacific Limited for an order of four Kalmar SmartPower Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes. The new Kalmar machines will …
Kalmar Cranes contract in Thailand Read More
In Ebeltoft, a romantic town near Randers and Arhus in Denmark, a house carries the intriguing name “Lille Siam” or in English “Little Siam”. And yes, indeed it has a …
Historical Thai-Danish house for sale in Ebeltoft, Denmark Read More
Virtual Manufacturing (VM) from Sweden, a supplier of ‘lean-based production development services’, is successfully on their way to building a market within Southeast Asia’s huge manufacturing base. Since its arrival …
Virtual Manufacturing – Swedish experts on production improvements Read More
The Creative Business Cup (CBC), a global ecosystem, network and start-up competition for creative, each year gathers the national winners to compete in its global finals in Copenhagen, including participants …
Assigned to re-write Denmark’s identity: Create Business Cup Read More
Independent women travellers can now take full advantage of their holiday with specially designed “Deluxe Doyenne” packages at Aleenta and akyra hotels and resorts. AKARYN Hotel Group, the innovative Thailand-based …
Akaryn: Activities exclusively for women travellers Read MoreOn Thursday, 12 October 2017, the regular networking event of Danish Thai Chamber of commerce has moved to The Captain’s Pub at Hotel Mermaid, Sukhumvit soi 29. The purpose is …
DTCC Networking and double Birthday Party Read More
When Bangkok Bank in connection to the ‘Startup Thailand 2017’ event announced Thailand’s first ever, international fintech accelerator programme one of the selected eight start-ups was Swedish. Covr Security, or …
Swe start-up Covr’s banking security draws Bangkok Bank’s interest Read More
When Krister Svensson was appointed General Manager for the prestigious hotel St. Regis Bangkok he was already a seasoned hotelier, having then arrived from W Hotel Hong Kong where he …
Staying ahead of the curve with hotelier Krister Svensson Read More
During ‘Demo Day’ for Bangkok Bank’s InnoHub fintech accelerator, Covr Security from Sweden, one of only eight selected start-ups for the programme, attended to present their plans to Thai and …
Swedish fintech start-up completed Bangkok Bank’s InnoHub accelerator Read More
At the annual general meeting of the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce on 28 September Mr Jari Hietala was elected as the President, with Jouni Heinonen and Pornpracha Wattanakijsiri as Vice …
Jari Hietala is TFCC’s new leader Read More
The 3 Group with mobile network services in Denmark and Sweden as well as Austria, Italy, Ireland, and the UK is now offering its cheap “3LikeHome” roaming service when visiting …
3 Group launches ‘3LikeHome’ cheap roaming in Thailand Read More
Eric Hallin, General Manager, Rembrandt Hotel on Sukhumvit soi 18 in Bangkok is supporting the annual Hope Fair by offering the use of the Grand Ballroom of the hotel on …
Rembrandt Hotel donates Ball Room to Hope Fair 2017 Read More
The Nordic workshop ‘Responsible Business Conduct for Nordic companies in Thailand – What, Why and How’ will take place on Thursday, 9 November 2017 at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok. …
Nordic Corporate Responsibility workshop Bangkok invitation Read More
Carsten Lehn, the founder of the Danish furniture company DAFI Tropicdane in Vietnam, has together with his wife Le Nguyen Da Bich sold DAFI Tropicdane to the Danish furniture factory Carl …
Carsten Lehn sells DAFI Tropicdane to Danish furniture company Read More
Finland’s Ambassador, H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven on 19 Sepember visited the Asia Power Week Conference & Exhibition 2017 and met with executives from Wärtsilä. Wärtsilä, a Finnish corporation which manufactures and …
Finnish attendance at Asia Power Week Bangkok Read More
For the 2017 edition of the CSR Asia Summit – ‘Future Proofing Sustainable Business’ no less than five Swedes are on the list of speakers. Johan Bygge, Chairman – EQT …
Swedish speakers invited to CSR Asia Summit 2017 Bangkok Read More
The Danish fast track visa service called “Red Carpet” has in Thailand been changed. Relatives and corporate business partners, who were previously covered by the fast track visa agreement between …
Spouses and business partners no longer covered by DTCC “Red Carpet” agreement Read More
The Red Carpet Program offers simplified procedures for obtaining Danish Schengen visas for applicants who travel regularly to Denmark for business purposes. The aim is to assist non Danish companies, …
What is the Danish Red Carpet Program? Read More
The Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok was as impressive a feast as ever. Beside the many kilos of crayfish, lots of other delicacies made it possible to eat and drink …
Scandinavian Crayfish Party 2017 Good Fun! Read More
The diplomatic missions of the respective Nordic countries to Thailand have anncounce the inaugural Nordic Film Festival 2017 to take place in Bangkok from 28 September to 1 October 2017, …
New Nordic film festival in Bangkok Read More
Hotel Manager Michael Gaarde-Nielsen is in a prime position to give the best possible update from Karon Beach on Phuket, a beach previously very much dominated by tourists from the …
Hotelier Michael Gaarde-Nielsen showcases “new” Karon beach, Phuket Read More