Get wet at Ban’s Diving Resort
Literally thousands of people flock to Koh Tao each year to obtain their Open Water Diving Certificate. It’s a diver’s heaven, and for a fifth of the price in Scandinavia …
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Maersk signs $54 million contract with Malaysian Petronas
Danish oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed a jack-up rig contract worth about $54 million with a unit of Malaysia’s Petronas. Maersk Drilling, a unit of the …
Maersk signs $54 million contract with Malaysian Petronas Read MoreSwedish technology companies recruit heavily in China
Although the Chinese economy is growing slower than before, Swedish technology companies continue to recruit more people in China. “Our assessment is that the Swedish technology companies in China …
Swedish technology companies recruit heavily in China Read MoreDanish universities popular among Chinese scientists
It is no longer just European and American scientists who are handling petri dishes and microscopes in the Danish research laboratories. Chinese scientists, it seems, have developed a soft spot …
Danish universities popular among Chinese scientists Read MoreMyanmar SIM-cards will be 200 times cheaper with Telenor
Myanmar Communications ministry hails operators’ retail rollout roadmaps, which will see cost of SIM cards fall substantially. Ooredoo and Norwegian Telenor, the successful applicants for two mobile licenses in …
Myanmar SIM-cards will be 200 times cheaper with Telenor Read MoreYoung Asian designers create unconventional air cleaners for Electrolux contest
Swedish home and professional appliance company Electrolux recently announced the top 20 semi-finalists for its Electrolux Design Lab 2013 competition, and making the cut are a handful of young designers …
Young Asian designers create unconventional air cleaners for Electrolux contest Read MoreDenmark supports Malaysian environmental projects
State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister of Malaysia has applauded the continuous collaboration between Yayasan Sabah and Danish-based NEPCon for the management of the Maliau Basin Conservation Area for the …
Denmark supports Malaysian environmental projects Read MoreDenmark based opposition group accuses Cambodian PM of crimes against humanity
Cambodian opposition group, Denmark-based Khmer National Liberation Front (KNLF), has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing Prime Minister Hun Sen of “crimes against humanity.” The opposition …
Denmark based opposition group accuses Cambodian PM of crimes against humanity Read MoreSwedish medical company expands in China
Swedish polymer manufacturer Nolato is expanding its production facility in Beijing, China with an additional 2,200 square meters of space. The company develops and manufactures polymer product systems in medical …
Swedish medical company expands in China Read MoreRecord number of Thai berry pickers to Finland
Record numbers of berry pickers are coming to Finland. The largest group is from north-east Thailand, which is the poorest region of the country. Annual incomes there are small, …
Record number of Thai berry pickers to Finland Read MoreSwedish fund ready with $120 million for the Philippines
Swedish fund manager Brummer & Partners is establishing a $120 million private equity fund dedicated for the Philippine market. Brummer & Partners chairman and founder Patrik Brummer told reporters …
Swedish fund ready with $120 million for the Philippines Read MoreDanish fur shop to open showroom in Beijing
After a great deal of delays the exclusive Danish fur shop Birger Christensen is now taking the first step in a China offensive with the opening of a showroom in …
Danish fur shop to open showroom in Beijing Read MoreRoskilde inspired music festival biggest in China
In the province of Hebei, almost near the border of Mongolia, some 300,000 music lovers gather in the grasslands of Zhangbei for the InMusic Festival every year. The festival …
Roskilde inspired music festival biggest in China Read MoreMeeting between EFTA and Thailand
A meeting between EFTA and Thailand was held in Bangkok on July 2, to assess the possibility of reopening negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA). The EFTA delegation was …
Meeting between EFTA and Thailand Read MoreChinese flock to Denmark
The number of Chinese overnight stays has doubled from 2009 – 2012. Visit Denmark which is in charge of marketing Danish tourism reports that numbers have gon up from 55,00 …
Chinese flock to Denmark Read MoreTuborg to strengthen Chinese rock music
For years Tuborg have been synonymous with the Danish music culture, especially through the “Green Concert”, which is a number of Tuborg sponsored concerts around Denmark with Danish artists. …
Tuborg to strengthen Chinese rock music Read MoreDanish Peter Gade played exhibition match in Manila
The Danish shuttler Peter Gade, the former world No. 1, was in Manila on June 28-30 to grace the FDG Cup where he played in an exhibition match against Lee Chong Wei …
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Norway establishes fund for ASEAN
Norway has established a US$7 million Norwegian ASEAN Regional Initiatives Fund (NARIF) to boost its engagement with the 10-member regional grouping, the ASEAN Secretariat announced on Friday. According to Norwegian …
Norway establishes fund for ASEAN Read MoreSwedish Tetra Pak probed over monopoly in China
China is investigating global packaging giant Tetra Pak for “abusing” its dominant market role, following earlier probes into milk powder producers and drug makers. The State Administration for Industry and …
Swedish Tetra Pak probed over monopoly in China Read MoreFilipino trafficking charges against Norwegian hospital dropped
The public prosecutor has decided not to press charges of trafficking in a case where the Oslo University Hospital is accused of having exploited three Filipino workers. The attorneys of …
Filipino trafficking charges against Norwegian hospital dropped Read MoreNorway to help Myanmar with resupplying hilsa fish
Norway is going to provide assistance to Myanmar to address the problem of shortage of high-valued hilsa fish in Myanmar sea water, according to general secretary Win Kyaing of Myanmar …
Norway to help Myanmar with resupplying hilsa fish Read MoreCarlsberg to open Myanmar factory by end of 2014
Denmark based Carlsberg and its partner Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) will begin operating their first factory by the end of 2014, according to MGS Company. Early this year, Carlsberg and …
Carlsberg to open Myanmar factory by end of 2014 Read MoreIkea enters Chinese co-operation on solar power generation
Swedish home furniture giant Ikea Group is cooperating with Chinese solar company Hanergy Holdings Group Co Ltd on a grid-connected solar power generation project for all of the Ikea stores …
Ikea enters Chinese co-operation on solar power generation Read MoreDenmark helps fight corruption in China
The Danish Parliamentarian Ombudsman, Jørgen Steen Sørensen, paid an official visit to China. During the visit the Ombudsman signed cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Supervision and the State Bureau …
Denmark helps fight corruption in China Read MoreDanish authorities give up search for human smuggling fortune in Philippines
What ever became of the millions, which Iluminada Bovbjerg, the woman behind Denmark’s biggest case of human smuggling, made on smuggling 493 men and women from the Philippines into Europe? …
Danish authorities give up search for human smuggling fortune in Philippines Read MoreH.C. Andersen is going to brand cookies in China
The Museums of Odense, which is a conglomerate of seven different Odense based museums, are ready to strike a deal with Danish cookie giant on branding by using H.C. …
H.C. Andersen is going to brand cookies in China Read MoreVolvo during great under Chinese owner
Previously Swedish owned, car manufacturer Volvo Cars is currently seeing a rapid growth. Part of the reason is that Volvo Cars is now owned by the Chinese car manufacturer, …
Volvo during great under Chinese owner Read MoreIndonesia and Norway sign agreement on bilateral cooperation
On Wednesday, Indonesian and Norway foreign ministers signed a MoU on the Establishment of Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation that facilitates intensification of bilateral cooperation between the two countries …
Indonesia and Norway sign agreement on bilateral cooperation Read MoreVolvo Group invests in Thai output base for Asia
Volvo Group has earmarked 5 billion baht to expand its nationwide sales and service network and Bangkok truck assembly plant. CEO Olof Persson said recently that the Swedish truck …
Volvo Group invests in Thai output base for Asia Read MoreHandy with a camera? Help illustrate Swedish-Vietnamese friendship
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi is looking for photos to illustrate the Swedish-Vietnamese friendship and how Sweden has contributed to Vietnam’s development from 1969 until now. On the …
Handy with a camera? Help illustrate Swedish-Vietnamese friendship Read MoreFilipino pilots eye Swedish Gripen fighter jet
The Swedish-made supersonic Gripen plane is emerging as the fighter aircraft being considered by the Philippine Air Force for its long-overdue modernization program. A random interview conducted by the Philippines …
Filipino pilots eye Swedish Gripen fighter jet Read MoreDanish hearing aid manufacturer to hire 800 Filipinos by end of 2014
Sonion Philippines Inc., a unit of Denmark’s Sonion, is investing $30 million to expand its operations and hire more employees in the Philippines. Sonion Philippines general director Niels Ole Jeppesen …
Danish hearing aid manufacturer to hire 800 Filipinos by end of 2014 Read MoreThai retailer readies for mobile phone rush in Myanmar
Thailand’s Jay Mart (JMART), the mobile handset retailer, is tapping the undeveloped telecom market in Myanmar with a plan to open 20 shops there this year. The move comes after …
Thai retailer readies for mobile phone rush in Myanmar Read MoreTelenor to launch Myanmar 3G
Telenor Group, the major shareholder of Thailand’s Total Access Communication (DTAC), plans to introduce commercial third-generation (3G) mobile service in Myanmar next year after winning a license in a …
Telenor to launch Myanmar 3G Read MoreDanish scientist received top award in China
On June 24 the Danish scientist and professor Uffe Haagerup from University of Copenhagen was awarded the Honorary Doctoral Degree of the People’s Republic of China. The award was given …
Danish scientist received top award in China Read MoreDanish Zentropa to create Chinese blockbuster
The Chinese movie market is booming and production companies are scratching their heads to figure out how to tap this potential gold mine. Danish film company Zentropa is one of …
Danish Zentropa to create Chinese blockbuster Read MoreDanish film business aiming for China
Danish film company Zentropa is currently in talks with several Chinese production companies about realizing a Sino-Danish movie production. That success is not going unnoticed in the Danish film industry, …
Danish film business aiming for China Read MoreSwedish citizen denies Hezbollah link in Thai court
A Swedish citizen of Lebanese origin on Tuesday denied links to the Hezbollah movement during his trial on charges of breaking Thailand’s weapons laws. Atris Hussein, 48, was arrested …
Swedish citizen denies Hezbollah link in Thai court Read MoreAnna Pettersson performs “Miss Julie” in Beijing
August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie” will be performed as a monologue by Anna Pettersson at Penghao Theatre in Beijing in July. Anna Pettersson is an actress, director and drama teacher. She …
Anna Pettersson performs “Miss Julie” in Beijing Read MoreNorway signs amity treaty with ASEAN
Norway signed an amity and cooperation treaty with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday, vowing to further develop ties with the 10-member regional bloc. Norwegian Foreign Minister …
Norway signs amity treaty with ASEAN Read MoreChina – Your smile might be worth trip to Denmark
The Scandinavian Tourist Board has launched an online campaign in China to collect “the most beautiful smiles” among Chinese people. The two people who gather the most online support can …
China – Your smile might be worth trip to Denmark Read MoreNorwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Brunei and Kuala Lumpur
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, is currently on an Asia tour, visiting Brunei and Kuala Lumpur for the 46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During his visit, …
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Brunei and Kuala Lumpur Read MoreScandAsia Test Team – Thom’s elephants
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] Ride the biggest animal that walks the earth, get a sore butt and top it off with a dip in the river. By Sebastian Buur and Ida …
ScandAsia Test Team – Thom’s elephants Read MoreNorwegian Church in Singapore – former accountant jailed for embezzlement
A former accountant of the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore has been sentenced to five years’ jail for misappropriating more than S$380,000. Lim Seng Hoo, 56, admitted to two counts of criminal …
Norwegian Church in Singapore – former accountant jailed for embezzlement Read MoreHelp out the Danish Network in Hua Hin – Donation stuck on Fyn
In a recent newsletter, the Danish Network in Hua Hin is calling for help, so please read this. Perhaps you can help make a small difference. On Fyn, in …
Help out the Danish Network in Hua Hin – Donation stuck on Fyn Read MoreNew numbers – Chinese tourist boom for Denmark
The Danish missions in China are issuing visas like never before and in particular to tourists. Chinese citizens flock to Denmark. This year the Danish missions in China have …
New numbers – Chinese tourist boom for Denmark Read MoreDanish breakthrough in the fight against HIV revealed in Malaysia
Danish scientists have taken yet another small step in finding a cure for HIV. A preliminary clinical experiment confirms a thesis of Danish scientists that a new medicine can activate …
Danish breakthrough in the fight against HIV revealed in Malaysia Read MoreChina – Danfoss moves part of production back to Denmark
In the age of globalization and and outsourcing it is very unusual that a company actually moves production away from the east and back to the west. However, that is …
China – Danfoss moves part of production back to Denmark Read MoreInvestigation – Danish police confiscated Tibetan flags during protests
It strongly suggests a misuse of power when Danish police confiscated Tibetan flags during a visit from the Chinese President, Hu Jintao, back in June, 2012 says chief legal …
Investigation – Danish police confiscated Tibetan flags during protests Read MoreDanish fireworks retailer accused of re-labeling products in China
One of the biggest suppliers of fireworks in Denmark, T. Hansen, is accused of fiddling with regulations and selling illegal fireworks. According to the charges, T. Hansen had their Chinese …
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