• EFTA and Vietnam continue free trade talks

  A fourth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EFTA States and Vietnam was held in Oslo, Norway from June 4 – 7, 2013. During the round, the negotiating teams addressed the full range of topics to be covered by the future agreement, notably trade in goods, trade facilitation, rules of origin, trade remedies, trade in services, [...]

  

• Passengers wail after flying Norwegian’s new long-haul routes

  Low-fare carrier Norwegian Air is off to a bumpy start with its new long-haul routes to Bangkok and New York. Passengers have complained bitterly in local media that they were denied food, drink and even a blanket because they didn’t have a credit card to pay for what Norwegian considers “extras.” Norwegian has long had a policy of accepting only [...]

  

• The “Trygg Handel murder” back in court

  Founder and former manager of the Trygg Handel is currently accused of murder along with another Swede. The two are charged with the killing of Swedish-Russian Maksim Schantz. The trial is to be resumed this month. Schantz was stabbed and killed after he went to the police with information that lead to a large raid in the offices of Tryg [...]

  

• Norwegian software company expands to Singapore

  Norwegian browser software company Opera has opened a regional head office in Singapore today as it seeks to extend its reach in the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing its advertising business. Opera already has a presence in Asia — with offices in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan — but the new Singapore office will be home to its  [...]

  

• Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon in the Philippines

  The Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) gathered the Philippine-Nordic business community for the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at the New World Makati Hotel Ballroom on Thursday 6 June 6 2013. More than 100 people participated in the event, in presence of the Nordic ambassadors to the Philippines together with DTI Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo, Jr. After welcome remarks from NBCP President Bo [...]

  

• SAS to resume Copenhagen-Bangkok route

  The carrier still believes that it is worth to fly winter pale, sun-starved Scandinavians to Thailand. After SAS in the spring temporarily chose to stop flights between Copenhagen and the Thai capital, Bangkok, it was predicted that it was the end of the route. However, now SAS announces that the route will be back in business in November. The Scandinavian [...]

  

• Start-up night at the Ambassador’s Residence in Singapore

  In conjunction with Seed Forum and the visit by the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship’s 2013 program, the Norwegian Embassy invited investors and start-ups alike to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Singapore. In its increasing focus on the small and medium-sized enterprises, the Norwegian Embassy invited all interested parties to a Start-up night of presentations and networking. As initially noted by [...]

  

• WWF – Watch out for illegal souvenirs

  Illegal trading with endangered species of animals is the world’s fifth largest organized form of crime, following counterfeit items, narcotics, weapons and human trafficking. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has created a global campaign against illegal trade with endangered species, especially directed towards Thailand, Vietnam and China where the demand is the highest. The aim is that the campaign [...]

  

• Norway disappoints Chinese tourists

  Tourists from China spend more money than anyone else visiting Norway, but they’re also the least satisfied, Norway’s travel authorities have found. The Chinese seem to be most unhappy with hotel service levels, and with the food. The number of Chinese visitors at Norwegian hotels doubled in July last year from the year before. The increase is expected to continue [...]

  

• Thailand – Scandinavian business fair and summer party

  If you are a Scandinavian business owner or if you are simply in the mood for a party with a Nordic touch then you need to mark the calendar for July 13! On that date a fair for Scandinavian businesses followed by the Nordic bash of the year is found in Jomtien, Pattaya. The event is hosted by VIP-Reiser Thailand. [...]

  

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EFTA and Vietnam continue free trade talks

A fourth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EFTA States and Vietnam was held in Oslo, Norway from June 4 – 7, 2013. During the round, the negotiating teams addressed the full range of topics to be covered by the future agreement, notably trade in goods, trade facilitation, rules of origin, trade remedies, trade in services, [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 18, 2013 at 17:33 /

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Passengers wail after flying Norwegian’s new long-haul routes

Low-fare carrier Norwegian Air is off to a bumpy start with its new long-haul routes to Bangkok and New York. Passengers have complained bitterly in local media that they were denied food, drink and even a blanket because they didn’t have a credit card to pay for what Norwegian considers “extras.” Norwegian has long had a policy of accepting only [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 18, 2013 at 17:14 /

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The “Trygg Handel murder” back in court

Founder and former manager of the Trygg Handel is currently accused of murder along with another Swede. The two are charged with the killing of Swedish-Russian Maksim Schantz. The trial is to be resumed this month. Schantz was stabbed and killed after he went to the police with information that lead to a large raid in the offices of Tryg [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 18, 2013 at 17:01 /

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Norwegian software company expands to Singapore

Norwegian browser software company Opera has opened a regional head office in Singapore today as it seeks to extend its reach in the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing its advertising business. Opera already has a presence in Asia — with offices in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan — but the new Singapore office will be home to its  [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 17, 2013 at 13:29 /

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Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon in the Philippines

The Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) gathered the Philippine-Nordic business community for the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at the New World Makati Hotel Ballroom on Thursday 6 June 6 2013. More than 100 people participated in the event, in presence of the Nordic ambassadors to the Philippines together with DTI Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo, Jr. After welcome remarks from NBCP President Bo [...]

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by Wachiraporn Janrut / on June 17, 2013 at 11:22 /

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SAS to resume Copenhagen-Bangkok route

The carrier still believes that it is worth to fly winter pale, sun-starved Scandinavians to Thailand. After SAS in the spring temporarily chose to stop flights between Copenhagen and the Thai capital, Bangkok, it was predicted that it was the end of the route. However, now SAS announces that the route will be back in business in November. The Scandinavian [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 14, 2013 at 17:22 /

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Start-up night at the Ambassador’s Residence in Singapore

In conjunction with Seed Forum and the visit by the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship’s 2013 program, the Norwegian Embassy invited investors and start-ups alike to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Singapore. In its increasing focus on the small and medium-sized enterprises, the Norwegian Embassy invited all interested parties to a Start-up night of presentations and networking. As initially noted by [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 13, 2013 at 17:04 /

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WWF – Watch out for illegal souvenirs

Illegal trading with endangered species of animals is the world’s fifth largest organized form of crime, following counterfeit items, narcotics, weapons and human trafficking. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has created a global campaign against illegal trade with endangered species, especially directed towards Thailand, Vietnam and China where the demand is the highest. The aim is that the campaign [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 13, 2013 at 16:37 /

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Norway disappoints Chinese tourists

Tourists from China spend more money than anyone else visiting Norway, but they’re also the least satisfied, Norway’s travel authorities have found. The Chinese seem to be most unhappy with hotel service levels, and with the food. The number of Chinese visitors at Norwegian hotels doubled in July last year from the year before. The increase is expected to continue [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 13, 2013 at 16:27 /

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Thailand – Scandinavian business fair and summer party

If you are a Scandinavian business owner or if you are simply in the mood for a party with a Nordic touch then you need to mark the calendar for July 13! On that date a fair for Scandinavian businesses followed by the Nordic bash of the year is found in Jomtien, Pattaya. The event is hosted by VIP-Reiser Thailand. [...]

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by Anders Holm Nielsen / on June 12, 2013 at 13:41 /