Swede dies in car crash on Koh Phangan
The Swedish man who was in his 30’s died Sunday after being involved in a serious accident in the holiday paradise of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand. Swedish Foreign …
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China is Behind more than 20 Serious Cyber Attacks against Norway
After Norwegian television station TV2 revealed last week that a Chinese military hacker group connected to Chinese government is behind cyber attacks against sensitive targets in Norway, National Security Authority deputy Eiliv …
China is Behind more than 20 Serious Cyber Attacks against Norway Read MoreSweden and Thailand signs cooperation agreement on crime
Sweden and Thailand signed a cooperation agreement on combating crime in connection with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on Monday. The purpose of the …
Sweden and Thailand signs cooperation agreement on crime Read MoreDanish Minister for Trade continues Asia tour in Vietnam
Denmark’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr, continue her Asian tour, leaving Indonesia this Tuesday as she travels to Vietnam. Since March 3 she has been in Indonesia …
Danish Minister for Trade continues Asia tour in Vietnam Read MoreCarlsberg bids on Chinese brewery
Carlsberg is now realizing promises of investing heavily in Asia. The Danish brewery has put in a bid for stocks in Chongqing Brewery (CBC). Carlsberg is already the largest shareholder …
Carlsberg bids on Chinese brewery Read MoreDanish Minister for Trade and investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr, visits Indonesia
On March 3 – March 5 the Danish Minister for Trade and investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr, visits Indonesia as head of a delegation of leading Danish Businesses to support, promote …
Danish Minister for Trade and investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr, visits Indonesia Read MoreDenmark aims to double exports to Indonesia
This Sunday the Danish government launched its strategy for trades with Indonesia. The aim is to double exports to the country in only a few years, according to a press …
Denmark aims to double exports to Indonesia Read MoreFormer Finnish president sees Nobel Peace Prize for Myanmar government
Martti Ahtisaari who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2088 said Friday that he believes Myanmar’s reformist government could win the Nobel Peace Prize The comment was given during …
Former Finnish president sees Nobel Peace Prize for Myanmar government Read MoreUpdated: Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra of Thailand visits Sweden
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra has landed at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden, at 05.25 Swedish time – the first country on her tour in Europe. She will be granted a …
Updated: Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra of Thailand visits Sweden Read MoreDanish tourists charged with rape in Thailand released on bail
The two Danish men who were arrested in Chiang Mai, charged of raping a 23-year-old Dutch tourist have now been released. Yesterday, February 28, the court decided to release the …
Danish tourists charged with rape in Thailand released on bail Read MoreChina looks to Denmark for renewable energy
This week a Chinese delegation took a tour in Denmark to harvest know-how on renewable energy. The visit was organized by the Danish Energy Agency on request of the Chinese …
China looks to Denmark for renewable energy Read MoreFinnish Crane Giant Eyeing Indonesia
Finnish-based Konecranes, the world leader in crane manufacturing and services, has positioned itself to tap growth in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific. Konecranes chief executive Pekka Lundmark has relocated his office …
Finnish Crane Giant Eyeing Indonesia Read MoreSwedish Ericsson gets contract for 3G rollout in Thailand
Swedish Ericsson has received a very large order from DTAC Network for the roll-out of 3G networks in Thailand. Ericsson is one of Sweden’s largest companies and what was at …
Swedish Ericsson gets contract for 3G rollout in Thailand Read MoreSix-year-old Fimm might be deported to Thailand – Danish authorities appeals to set precedence
The past months one of the big stories in the media in Denmark has been the possible deportation of a six-year-old. Even though he has lived his entire life in the country, …
Six-year-old Fimm might be deported to Thailand – Danish authorities appeals to set precedence Read MoreDanish pop/rock band coming to Myanmar
Danish pop-rock band Michael Learns to Rock will perform live at People’s Square Park in Yangon on March 31, according to a spokesperson from concert organiser Pastel Communications and Friendship …
Danish pop/rock band coming to Myanmar Read MoreSix Swedish films at HK International Film Festival
Sweden is represented by no less than six films in the upcoming 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival March 17 – April 2, 2013. The HKIFF is one of Asia’s …
Six Swedish films at HK International Film Festival Read MoreSwedish Minister for Justice, Beatrice Ask, visits Vietnam
Swedish Minister for Justice Beatrice Ask met with Prime Minister Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday. Dung hailed the outcomes of talks between the Swedish Minister for Justice Beatrice Ask and …
Swedish Minister for Justice, Beatrice Ask, visits Vietnam Read MoreConcert with Viggo Sommer at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore
On February 24, the Danish entertainer Viggo Sommer was flown in from his vacation in Thailand to perform at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore. The evening offered a great …
Concert with Viggo Sommer at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore Read MoreDanish Seamen’s Church occupied by ninjas and cowboys – Fastelavn reaches Singapore
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] Every Sunday on Mount Faber in Singapore, Nordic expats gather in the Danish Seamen’s Church for the weekly service. However, on this particular Sunday, February 24, many …
Danish Seamen’s Church occupied by ninjas and cowboys – Fastelavn reaches Singapore Read MoreSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai – Awareness on social media
Awareness on social media, a study about potential loss of personal and corporate information The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai invited its members to a morning filled with nerve …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai – Awareness on social media Read MoreDemocratic Voice of Burma returns to Myanmar after 21 years of exile
In 21 years, the Democratic Voice of Burma has been broadcasting from a back alley on St. Hans Haugen in Oslo. From there, they have become the world’s most famous …
Democratic Voice of Burma returns to Myanmar after 21 years of exile Read MoreDanish restaurant in Bangkok among bests in Asia
One needs not to be a Thai to cook Thai food that can impress Asian diners. The Danish chef, Henrik Yde Andersen, has thrilled Asian food lovers to such a …
Danish restaurant in Bangkok among bests in Asia Read MoreDanish craft beer hits Thailand
In Denmark, one of the biggest consumers of beer worldwide, microbreweries and craft beer have long been a big trend and it seems that every other day a new brewery …
Danish craft beer hits Thailand Read MoreSweden and Thailand expand police cooperation
Sweden and Thailand are now expanding police cooperation significantly. The focus is on human trafficking and child sex. One purpose of the agreement is solve more cases in Thailand but …
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Norway to open embassy in Myanmar
Norway is upgrading its presence in Myanmar by opening a full-fledged embassy in Yangon. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg, when he met the President of Myanmar, …
Norway to open embassy in Myanmar Read MoreTwo Danes arrested in Thailand suspected of rape
Two Danish men have been detained by the Thai police in the popular tourist town of Chiang Mai. The arrest has been confirmed by the Foreign Minstry’s Consular Service “We …
Two Danes arrested in Thailand suspected of rape Read MoreNew reports acquits hit and run driver that killed four Swedes
It was a mechanical failure that caused the car accident that killed four young Swedes from Varberg in Thailand more than a year ago. The driver of the oncoming …
New reports acquits hit and run driver that killed four Swedes Read MoreDanish Foreign Minister visits Vietnam
Danish Foreign Minister, Villy Søvndal, will pay a visit to Vietnam from February 26 to March 1 to boost the positive and strong political dialogue and commercial relations between the …
Danish Foreign Minister visits Vietnam Read MoreSAS shuts down in Bangkok
From April 1, Danish airline SAS will no longer be flying from Scandinavia to Bangkok after having done so for 64 years and all personnel has been laid off. The Thai …
SAS shuts down in Bangkok Read MoreDanish architects are in high demand in China
A number of Danish architect firms have won competitions in China and are now realizing big projects. Bjarke Ingels and his Big, for example, designed a 500 meter high tower …
Danish architects are in high demand in China Read MoreSwedish Electrolux negotiates with demonstrating Thais
Swedish company Electrolux, a global leader in household appliances, has found it self in somewhat of a storm in its productions in Thailand. Representatives from Electrolux in Sweden, together with IF …
Swedish Electrolux negotiates with demonstrating Thais Read MoreSwede suspected of “buying” 11 year old Thai girl
A 65 year old Swede is suspected of buying sex with an 11 year old girl in Thailand via two women. The Swede is now wanted by the Thai police …
Swede suspected of “buying” 11 year old Thai girl Read MoreStar Tour Norway aiming for Myanmar
In October this year, Myanmar might be seeing more of tourists from the north as Star Tour Norway starts offering package solutions. “It’s almost a bit historic to be the …
Star Tour Norway aiming for Myanmar Read MoreCopenhagen warms up to Danish delegation to Indonesia
On March 3 – March 5, the Danish Minister of Trade and Investments, Pia Olsen Dyhr, will be visiting Indonesia with members of Danish Industry (DI). The purpose of the …
Copenhagen warms up to Danish delegation to Indonesia Read MoreLegoland in Malaysia builds giant snake
On February 17, LEGOLAND Malaysia slithered into the LEGO history books and set a new record by completing a challenge to build the world’s longest LEGO snake. The snake was officially measured …
Legoland in Malaysia builds giant snake Read MoreSwedish golf tournament moves premiere to Thailand
Thailand is a popular place for Swedish golfers during the winter and many of the professional players train in the country while they wait for the snow to melt back …
Swedish golf tournament moves premiere to Thailand Read MoreGeneral Secretaries of the Nordic Seamen’s Churches tour Thailand
Today, the Thai-tour of the General Secretaries of the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Seamen’s Churches started in Bangkok. The three Nordic General Secretaries will partake in various meetings and events …
General Secretaries of the Nordic Seamen’s Churches tour Thailand Read MoreActors from Denmark and Shanghai in modern Kierkegaard cabaret
A cabaret based on a play by Danish philosopher Soeren Kierkegaard is being performed in celebration of the bicentennial of the existentialist’s birthday. The show is performed in English and will be playing in …
Actors from Denmark and Shanghai in modern Kierkegaard cabaret Read MoreThe Danish documentary “The act of killing” wins prestigious awards
The Danish documentary “The Act of Killing” have won the audience award for best documentary. The critically acclaimed documentary tells the story of the 1965 purges in Indonesia and is produced by …
The Danish documentary “The act of killing” wins prestigious awards Read MoreSeamen’s church maps conditions of Thai-Norwegian children
In Thailand, a project called “Focus on Thai-Norwegian Children” is trying to map the conditions of the children with a Norwegian father and a Thai mother. It was the priest …
Seamen’s church maps conditions of Thai-Norwegian children Read MoreAsean and Norway strengthens relationship
New Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia presented credentials to ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh at its Jakarta-based headquarters on February 18. At the reception for Norwegian Ambassador, Stig Ingemar Traavik, Minh …
Asean and Norway strengthens relationship Read MoreSwedish jazz artists tour in China
Two of Sweden’s most promising jazz artists, Magnus Lindgren who plays the saxophone and Erik Söderlind playing the guitar will give three concerts in Hong Kong as part of …
Swedish jazz artists tour in China Read MoreFinland, Sweden and Denmark represented at film festival in Hong Kong
On Friday, February 22 to March 6, a number of European films will be screened in Hong Kong. It will be the fourth time the EU Office to Hong Kong and …
Finland, Sweden and Denmark represented at film festival in Hong Kong Read MoreDanish embassy in Bangkok seeking three new interns
The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand is hiring three new interns from August 1 till January 31. The interns will be a part of three dynamic teams in the areas Politics, …
Danish embassy in Bangkok seeking three new interns Read MoreThai artists to create Norway’s largest ice sculpture
In Norwegian city, Tromsø, a gigantic ice sculpture measuring ten meters in length, four meters in height and 3.5 meters across will be presented at the city square at the end of …
Thai artists to create Norway’s largest ice sculpture Read MoreAnnual All Chambers Young Professionals – Rooftop Extravaganza
[wzslider autoplay=”true”] On Friday, February 15, the Imperial Queens Park Hotel was the place to be for young professionals in Thailand. The rooftop bar was the venue for …
Annual All Chambers Young Professionals – Rooftop Extravaganza Read MoreCompetition between Norwegian and Thai Airways means cheaper flights
Norwegians who wish to travel to Thailand might stand to save money in the future. This summer, Thai Airways who had had the direct route from Oslo since 2009 and …
Competition between Norwegian and Thai Airways means cheaper flights Read MoreNorwegian know-how contributes to underground oil storage in Singapore
Faced with the growing demand for oil storage, coupled with the scarcity of industrial land, Singapore’s JTC Corporation ventured underground in search of an innovative solution for more industrial space. …
Norwegian know-how contributes to underground oil storage in Singapore Read MoreFirst ScandBizBar of the season
In Singapore, NBAS hosted the first ScandBizBar of the season Thursday 7 Feb, 2013 at The Cufflink Club in Jiak Chuan Road. It was a huge success with a crowd …
First ScandBizBar of the season Read MoreCharter bureaucracy makes it harder for Danes to travel to India
Danes who wish to travel to India have some paperwork to do. The Indian embassy in Denmark announced that Danes travelling to India now have to document paid return tickets, …
Charter bureaucracy makes it harder for Danes to travel to India Read More