Price war on Norway-Thailand flights
Thai Airways has decided to use a larger airplane on flights between Bangkok and Oslo. “This means that we are about to see a tough price war between Norway …
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Swedish Minister for Environment censored during China visit
Swedish Minister for environment, Lena Ek, got a taste of Chinese censorship during her visit to Peking this week. During a chat on the Chinese version of Twitter, Weibo, …
Swedish Minister for Environment censored during China visit Read MoreSwedes abandon Thailand as tourist destination
The Swedes have given up on Thailand, it seems. The number of trips to what used to be a popular destination has decreased by 25 percent and has slipped …
Swedes abandon Thailand as tourist destination Read MoreDanish Novozymes sees big opportunities in China
China is a strong growth engine in the Novozymes’ globalization strategy; given that China is the second largest national market for Novozymes, after the U.S. It opened first office in …
Danish Novozymes sees big opportunities in China Read MoreSwedish firm to design Titanic II
Tillberg Design of Sweden will design many of the interior areas on board Titanic II Tillberg Design of Sweden will design the first-, second- and third-class accommodation, smoking room, first class …
Swedish firm to design Titanic II Read MoreSwedish football player to meet fans in Vietnam
This summer Arsenal will make Asia tour, including Vietnam. As the global ambassador of the team, Fredrik Ljungberg will go before a station in Vietnam in early June. Former …
Swedish football player to meet fans in Vietnam Read MoreChina-Norway free trade talks nearing agreement
China and Norway are close to the “final stage” of negotiations for a free-trade agreement, after talks were suspended for about two years following the awarding of the Nobel Peace …
China-Norway free trade talks nearing agreement Read MoreFinnish Marimekko aims for the individual Chinese
“There are so many people who no more want to show that I am rich, wealthy and successful, but they rather want to show this is who I am, …
Finnish Marimekko aims for the individual Chinese Read MoreSweden supports student innovation in Malaysia
The Great KL Challenge organized by the cross-border initiative Sweden-Malaysia, triple helix collaboration was supported by SAAB Group, KeTTHa (The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water), Agensi Inovasi …
Sweden supports student innovation in Malaysia Read MoreSingaporean EMAS wins million dollar contracts in Norway
Singaporean EMAS enters several projects throughout the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Winning contracts totaling several hundred millions of dollars, EMAS will be collaborating with both Statoil and Det norske oljeselskap ASA. …
Singaporean EMAS wins million dollar contracts in Norway Read MoreBadminton – Denmark and Thailand takes home bronze in Malaysia
Despite of a brilliant win in men’s doubles, the Danish team had few chances at the semifinals of the prestigious Sudirman Cup – the World Championships for teams. ”We will …
Badminton – Denmark and Thailand takes home bronze in Malaysia Read MoreIndonesian President visits Sweden
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, First Lady Ani Yudhoyono and delegation departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta for a six-day state visit to Stockholm, Sweden. After flying for …
Indonesian President visits Sweden Read MoreSwedish Minister for Environment visits Beijing
The Swedish Minister for the Environment Lena Ek will make an official visit to Beijing, Shanghai and Wuxi on May 26-31. An extended Memorandum of Understanding on environmental cooperation was …
Swedish Minister for Environment visits Beijing Read MoreSwedish university studies resistance to antibiotics in Vietnam
The increasingly widespread resistance to antibiotics is a global threat. One of the most vulnerable countries is Vietnam, with 90 million inhabitants. In an attempt to change this development, …
Swedish university studies resistance to antibiotics in Vietnam Read MoreSwedish Scania to deliver 360 city buses to Malaysia
Scania will deliver 360 city buses in Malaysia, to Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad company. Scania will deliver to Malaysia 360 city buses which will operate in the Kuala Lumpur, which …
Swedish Scania to deliver 360 city buses to Malaysia Read MoreFinnwatch researcher slams Thai juice firm’s legal action
Finnish retailers have much to improve if they are to have ethical supply chains in developing countries. That’s according to a British researcher who is facing legal action in …
Finnwatch researcher slams Thai juice firm’s legal action Read MoreOpen Denmark Day draws 3,000 visitors in Beijing
The Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing opened its door to about 3,000 visitors on May 25, 2013. The aim of the Open Denmark Day is to promote Denmark in …
Open Denmark Day draws 3,000 visitors in Beijing Read MoreNew Tv- series about injured Swedes in Thailand
The Swedish series, SOS Thailand, will be aired during two weeks on Swedish TV3, starting tonight. The show revolves around the people who are involved in helping Swedish tourists, …
New Tv- series about injured Swedes in Thailand Read MoreConsulate General in Shanghai co-organise Chinese opera salon
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai co-organised a salon on the traditional art form of Chinese Kunqu opera on May 19. On May 19 the Royal Danish Consulate General …
Consulate General in Shanghai co-organise Chinese opera salon Read MoreSingaporean artist exhibits art from stay in Svalbard
Following her residency on Svalbard, half way between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, artist Wyn-Lyn Tan conveys the visually astounding and serene beauty of the High North …
Singaporean artist exhibits art from stay in Svalbard Read MoreSingaporean ship manager expands to Copenhagen
Thome Group, Singapore’s first independent ship manager, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year & continues to expand its global footprint. As part of this expansion, Thome is opening a new …
Singaporean ship manager expands to Copenhagen Read MoreAudience walks out on Thai/Danish film in Cannes
Top actor Ryan Gosling plays the main character Julian in Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn’s new film, which was filmed in Bangkok. The film was booed after screening and …
Audience walks out on Thai/Danish film in Cannes Read MoreFinnish artist performs at Shanghai at Daning theatre
Frida Andersson is a 25-year-old singer/songwriter from Finland living in Stockholm. She grew up in the south of Finland in a small city called Ekenäs. When Frida was three years …
Finnish artist performs at Shanghai at Daning theatre Read MoreTies between Norway and Indonesia grow stronger
Interest in the Scandinavian state has been growing among Indonesians, with Norwegians reciprocating that interest, says a Norwegian diplomat. More and more Indonesians are eating Norwegian salmon in restaurants and …
Ties between Norway and Indonesia grow stronger Read MoreForum Alumni Swedia in Indonesia is officially established
The Indonesian Swedish Alumni Forum is now officially established, as per May 4th, 2013. Alumni Swedia as a group was established as early as 2007. When it was first …
Forum Alumni Swedia in Indonesia is officially established Read MoreDenmark participated in media development in Myanmar
On 20-21 May 2013 the 2nd conference on Media Development in Myanmar was held in Yangon. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Role of Media in Democratic Transition: …
Denmark participated in media development in Myanmar Read MoreNorwegian Telenor keen on Myanmar
Telenor, the major shareholder in Thailand’s Total Access Communication (DTAC), plans to ramp up its presence in Asia with heavy investment in Myanmar, which it terms “the last opportunity …
Norwegian Telenor keen on Myanmar Read MoreKlubb Norge, Shanghai celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day in the sun
The date of May 17, which marks the Norwegian Constitution Day was celebrated not only in Norway, but also by Norwegian expatriates allover Southeast Asia. The different chapters of Klubb …
Klubb Norge, Shanghai celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day in the sun Read MoreSAS and Singapore Airlines expand partnership
As a result of the joint-venture of SAS and Singapore Airlines, the code share agreement is now increasing from 5 routes to 29. As of yesterday there are now Singapore …
SAS and Singapore Airlines expand partnership Read MoreMay 17 celebrated in Singapore
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] The sun was shining in Singapore as Norwegians gathered to celebrate the national day on May 17. There were several events to mark the occasion, from breakfast …
May 17 celebrated in Singapore Read MoreNorwegian Constitution Day celebrated for the first time in Myanmar
On May 17, the Norwegian mission in Yangon invited Norwegians to the celebration of the Constitution Day. It was the first time ever that the day was celebrated in …
Norwegian Constitution Day celebrated for the first time in Myanmar Read MoreSingaporean and Swedish universities work together on cancer treatment
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Lund University in Sweden have bio-engineered a molecule which can kill 40 different types of tumor cells. The molecule is based on a natural …
Singaporean and Swedish universities work together on cancer treatment Read MoreOver half a million with Finnair to Asia this year
From January to April this year, 511,000 passengers opted for the quickest route from Scandinavia to Asia via Helsinki with Finnair. That is an increase of 6 percent compared …
Over half a million with Finnair to Asia this year Read MoreIndonesian companies visit Denmark to develop partnerships
This week a delegation of five Indonesian companies will visit Denmark to explore the opportunities of establishing partnerships with Danish companies The delegation is part of Danida Business Partnerships …
Indonesian companies visit Denmark to develop partnerships Read MoreNorwegian Deputy Foreign Minister visited Myanmar
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Torgeir Larsen concluded a successful visit to Myanmar on May 13-15. In Myanmar, he visited a range of actors involved in the peace processes in …
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister visited Myanmar Read MoreEmbassy of Sweden in Indonesia warns against travel fraud
WARNING: Fraud by travel agent The Swedish Embassy in Norway has sent out the following warning on their website and through Facebook. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! PLEASE READ A scam has …
Embassy of Sweden in Indonesia warns against travel fraud Read MoreDanish climate race in China
A few hundred cycling lovers participated in the third Climate Race organized by the Danish Embassy on May 19, 2013, in Beijing. The one-day-long cycling event in and around Beijing …
Danish climate race in China Read MoreAccident at H&M garment factory in Cambodia injures 23
A shelter collapsed injuring 23 workers on Monday at a Cambodian factory producing garments for H&M, police said, the latest incident to raise concerns about regional industrial safety. The concrete …
Accident at H&M garment factory in Cambodia injures 23 Read MoreNorwegian CEO in corruption controversy in Malaysia
Last week several different media brought the story of how the Penan people of Sarawak, a Malaysian state on Borneo, had written a letter to King Harald V of Norway, …
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Danish company faces challenges in Thailand
Alpine Saleforce Ltd., a Danish telemarketing company in Hua Hin, Thailand, is being wrongfully accused in Danish media of threatening employees, cheating them of their salary and fiddling with work …
Danish company faces challenges in Thailand Read MoreDane becomes new president of Badminton World Federation in front of Indonesian
Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport’s world governing body. The Dane polled 145 votes Saturday to …
Dane becomes new president of Badminton World Federation in front of Indonesian Read MoreFinland pledges to maintain supports for Vietnam
The Finnish government will continue its supports for Vietnam’s economic growth and poverty reduction, said Kimmo Lahdevirta, Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam, in a recent meeting in Hanoi. Regarding the bilateral …
Finland pledges to maintain supports for Vietnam Read MoreNokia fighting with Samsung for Vietnam market
Nokia plans to put the factory in Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Zone in Bac Ninh province into operation in June 2013, when it would churn out 30 million products. …
Nokia fighting with Samsung for Vietnam market Read MoreFinland honors two Indonesians with medals
Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia Kai Sauer honored on Friday two Indonesians with first class medals for their meritorious service to the Finnish government. “Our government decided to award the Medal …
Finland honors two Indonesians with medals Read MoreNokia supplier, Foxconn plagued by suicides in China
Three Foxconn workers have committed suicide at a factory in China in the past three weeks, state media and a labour rights group said on Saturday. All three jumped …
Nokia supplier, Foxconn plagued by suicides in China Read MoreNorwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit to be a guest speaker at Women Deliver in Malaysia
The Women Deliver conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur from May 28-30. HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit will be attending as a guest speaker on challenges related to HIV/Aids. …
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit to be a guest speaker at Women Deliver in Malaysia Read MoreDanish Representative office in Cambodia will close permanently
The Danish Representative office in Cambodia will close permanently from May 31. Questions or requests on business can be directed at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok. Contact information at www.um.dk. …
Danish Representative office in Cambodia will close permanently Read MoreDanish Centre for Culture and Development brings Myanmar photographers to Denmark
Photographers from Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh and Mali will get their chance to display their photos when the seventh IMAGES festival opens in Denmark in late August. The photo project “Things …
Danish Centre for Culture and Development brings Myanmar photographers to Denmark Read MoreIndonesia extends rainforest conservation deal with Norway
Indonesia has extended a logging ban aimed at protecting rainforest despite fierce industry pressure, the government said Wednesday, although green groups say the move still does not go far enough. …
Indonesia extends rainforest conservation deal with Norway Read MoreMalaysian energy company puzzled by letter to the Norwegian King
Sarawak Energy has clarified online reports that the Penans living in Baram want the proposed Baram dam to be stopped, saying that their sentiment did not reflect that of …
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