Visa Warning
It has come to the Royal Danish Embassy’s attention that some visa applicants and their references are offered assistance to smooth the visa process by various agencies both in and …
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Denmark Won King’s Cup
The Danish national league soccer team this weekend won the King’s Cup tournament in Phuket.They played against the defending champions from Thailand, and it was an intense match.The first goal …
Denmark Won King’s Cup Read MoreIT Company Opens Office in Singapore
According to the management of SafeCom the new sales office will make them prepared to conquer further market shares in Asia.“The economic boom in China the recent years has increased …
IT Company Opens Office in Singapore Read MoreFell Eight Floors from Hotel Room
The 26-year old Norwegian has told Thai media that he and a Norwegian friend partied in their room before the accident. This was the night to Tuesday January 20, 2009.Apparently …
Fell Eight Floors from Hotel Room Read MoreSIDA Report: Businesses Cold to Climate Change
In a publication brought by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) there are examples of companies reacting on the climate change and its impact. The examples, however, are few and …
SIDA Report: Businesses Cold to Climate Change Read MoreNew Vietnamese-Danish Clothing Joint-Venture
Under their agreement, the Vietnamese partner, Anh’s Style Joint Stock Company, will manufacture high-quality M2M men’s clothing while the Danish company, Enel Aps, will provide the know-how and the management …
New Vietnamese-Danish Clothing Joint-Venture Read MoreNorden to Lay Off 15% of Office Staff
Chief executive, Carsten Mortensen, said that the decision to lay off 37 employees, some 15% of its shore-based workforce, comes after Norden had exhausted all other opportunities following the drastic …
Norden to Lay Off 15% of Office Staff Read MoreCarlsberg Launches Festive Drive in Malaysia
Celebrating the Year of the Ox, the Danish firm is urging local consumers that “life favours those who see things differently” and is looking to tap on increased beer sales …
Carlsberg Launches Festive Drive in Malaysia Read MoreThai Student Expelled from Denmark
Warinda Saengduean is Thai and has a Thai passport. She came to Denmark with her mother four years ago, when her mother married a Danish man.The marriage didn’t work out …
Thai Student Expelled from Denmark Read MoreDanish Embassy Co-organized Workshop on Climate Change in Hanoi
According to Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Peter Lysholt Hansen, the one and a half day workshop is part of a Strategic Policy Dialogue Process on Climate Change initiated by the …
Danish Embassy Co-organized Workshop on Climate Change in Hanoi Read MoreNew Executive Director at DTCC
Anne Gitte has been in Thailand for 3 years. She was educated Academy Economist from International Business Academy in Kolding, has various diplomas in commerce and administration and also a …
New Executive Director at DTCC Read MoreFilipino Girl Adopted after 11 Years of Fighting
The Norwegian TV Channel TV 2 February last year told the sad story about a miserable girl in the Philippines. The Norwegian government had yet again declined the Solheim couple’s …
Filipino Girl Adopted after 11 Years of Fighting Read MoreFinnish Research Centre Develops Biodiesel from Vietnamese Catfish
Renewable sources of energy are now a global necessity as fossil fuels dwindle, and biodiesel produced from fish waste is a promising source of alternative fuel. The ENERFISH project, which …
Finnish Research Centre Develops Biodiesel from Vietnamese Catfish Read MoreNorwegian Charged for Attempt of Murder
According to the Head of Police in Angeles, Rene Aspe, the Filipino woman, 35, has explained that the Norwegian male, 50, tried to kill her while she was visiting him …
Norwegian Charged for Attempt of Murder Read MorePartly Carlsberg Owned Brewery Sees 2009 Sales up 26 pct
The Hanoi-based company, which launched its initial public offering last March, expects revenues of 5.26 trillion dong ($310 million) versus 4.16 trillion dong in 2008, it said in a statement …
Partly Carlsberg Owned Brewery Sees 2009 Sales up 26 pct Read MoreNorway’s Nexus Plunges on Philippine Contract Risk
Transocean, the world’s largest offshore oil and gas driller, said on Monday January 12, 2009 it had cancelled a contract with Burgundy Global Exploration Corporation because the Philippines oil exploration …
Norway’s Nexus Plunges on Philippine Contract Risk Read MoreSweden Supports UN Reform Efforts in Vietnam
The funding will help the UN better respond to Vietnam’s changing socio-economic development needs through more coordinated and effective assistance during 2009-2010 period. Vietnam is one of eight countries worldwide …
Sweden Supports UN Reform Efforts in Vietnam Read MoreSwedish University Lends Helping Hand in Cancer Treatment
The cooperation is part of a programme to enhance the quality of treatment for children with cancer, sponsored by the Swedish furniture company, IKEA, and running from 2008-2013. Under the …
Swedish University Lends Helping Hand in Cancer Treatment Read MoreSEK Secures Access to Financing in Thai Currency for Swedish Companies
SEK has once again been granted permission to issue Baht-denominated bonds in Thailand. Only six foreign applicants were granted permission by the Thai Ministry of Finance and SEK can now …
SEK Secures Access to Financing in Thai Currency for Swedish Companies Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Scandinavian Shoe Business beneath Ethical Contempt
The report ”Hur skor vi oss”? (How do we shoe) by the Swedish network of organizations “Rena Kläder” reveals that the Scandinavian shoe chains fail to control the ethical guidelines, …
Scandinavian Shoe Business beneath Ethical Contempt Read MoreElectronic Company Doubles Profit in Thailand
The year of 2008 Styromatic moved into a new head office in Brabrand near Århus, the company invested ten million Danish Kroner in machines and it increased its gross profit …
Electronic Company Doubles Profit in Thailand Read MoreSingaporean Scientist Wins Nokia Award
Dr Li Haizhou who specialises in improving the way people and computers communicate with each other has been picked by the Nokia Foundation to work and lecture in Finland, one …
Singaporean Scientist Wins Nokia Award Read MoreRasmussen Wins Malaysia Open
Denmark’s Tine Rasmussen felt as though she was playing at home when she carved out a victory over world number one Zhou Ni in the Malaysian Open women’s singles final …
Rasmussen Wins Malaysia Open Read MoreSwedish Government Funds NGO Project in Vietnam
The Swedish embassy in Vietnam has pledged financial support for a new campaign aimed at reducing violence against lesbian women and promoting human rights for sexual minorities.The Centre for Studies …
Swedish Government Funds NGO Project in Vietnam Read MoreAsia Clinches Royal Trophy over Europe
Asia clinched its first Royal Trophy match play tournament against Europe on Sunday, winning three of eight singles matches and halving another for a 10-6 victory. Europe could not make …
Asia Clinches Royal Trophy over Europe Read MorePeter Gade Didn’t Reach the Finals at Malaysia Open
In the hour-long, closely-fought match, the Malaysian had to give away the first set 24-26 to the Dane, ranked world No 6, but regained his momentum to win the second …
Peter Gade Didn’t Reach the Finals at Malaysia Open Read MoreFinnish Man Dies from Infected Wound in Thailand
According to the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, the recent news of the death of the young man is the only information that is to be reported relating to the …
Finnish Man Dies from Infected Wound in Thailand Read MoreStar Tour Takes Danish Tourists to King’s Cup
The Danish male national soccer team is going to Thailand to play the King’s Cup Tournament in Phuket at the end of January. In this period the Danish travel agency …
Star Tour Takes Danish Tourists to King’s Cup Read MoreFilipino Au Pairs Go for ‘Black Work’ in Denmark
Au pairs in Denmark are entitled to a “monthly allowance” of 2,500 kroners, or about P20,000, with free board and lodging. They are expected to perform daily chores for three …
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Finnair Traffic Grew Ten Percent in 2008
Finnair traffic grew 10 percent in 2008 compared to the previous year.In October, Finnair warned of cuts and layoffs after reporting a third-quarter net loss of euro17 million ($22 million), …
Finnair Traffic Grew Ten Percent in 2008 Read MoreRight Livelihood Award Founder to Open College in Malaysia
Jacob von Uexkull, founder of the Right Livelihood awards, is to sign the agreement Thursday setting up the college with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) based in the city of Pinang, …
Right Livelihood Award Founder to Open College in Malaysia Read MoreSingaporean Businessman Shot in Denmark
He was said to be the “go to” man for a loan, if you were of Chinese descent and wanted to do business in Denmark. A former Singaporean, Copenhagen restaurant owner …
Singaporean Businessman Shot in Denmark Read MoreEricsson to Present “Live” Showcase of Mobile Broadband in Singapore
“Our partnership with Ericsson, the leading provider of mobile telecommunication infrastructure, puts us in a strong position to always bring world-class services and innovations to our customers. This demonstration of …
Ericsson to Present “Live” Showcase of Mobile Broadband in Singapore Read MoreNorwegian Award to Thai Airways
It is the fifth consecutive year Thai Airways in Norway is winning the award for “Best Intercontinental Airline”. The Grand Travel award was arranged for the 14th time with 15 different …
Norwegian Award to Thai Airways Read MoreDane to Battle for the Royal Trophy
This weekend January 9-11 the best golf players from Europe will play against the best players from Asia competing in a spectacular series of matches for stewardship over the perpetual …
Dane to Battle for the Royal Trophy Read MoreBiggest Wind Farm to Rise with Danish Investors
NorthWind, a joint venture with Danish investors, borrowed $13.1 million from the Danish International Development Agency in October last year to raise the Bangui facility’s capacity to 33MW at a …
Biggest Wind Farm to Rise with Danish Investors Read MoreSwedes to Battle for the Royal Trophy
This weekend January 9-11 the best golf players from Europe will play against the best players from Asia competing in a spectacular series of matches for stewardship over the perpetual …
Swedes to Battle for the Royal Trophy Read MoreSwedish Tourists Warmly Welcomed in HCM City
Christine Eng from Sweden was happily surprised, when she visited Vietnam for the first time on New Year’s day. In the airport she was warmly welcomes and presented with beautiful …
Swedish Tourists Warmly Welcomed in HCM City Read MoreAceh Launching Website from Danish Exile
The website was launched on Friday January 2 2009, which according to the organisers is “because Fridays are good and noble days for all people of Aceh.” Aceh is a bastion …
Aceh Launching Website from Danish Exile Read MoreNational Male Soccer Team to Contest in Thailand
Former European Champions Denmark will contest the annual King’s Cup Tournament later this month with hosts Thailand, North Korea and Lebanon.Coach Morten Olsen has decided to bring five new names …
National Male Soccer Team to Contest in Thailand Read MoreLovisa Möller New Swedish Reverend at Church of Sweden in Bangkok
Lovisa Möller has been appointed the new Swedish reverend at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok. Lovisa Möller will be replacing reverend Lennart Hamark who will be moving to Hong …
Lovisa Möller New Swedish Reverend at Church of Sweden in Bangkok Read MoreRed: We feel sorry for the tourists
On the first day of Advent it almost looks like a Christmas show at Bangkok City Hall. The colour red is dominating as everybody wear red shirts and wave red …
Red: We feel sorry for the tourists Read MoreSAS continues to bring customers back from Thailand
Since Friday many flight companies have been using the military airbase U-Tapao. This includes SAS, who Saturday rerouted a flight from Bangkok to U-Tapao, from where it carried a maximum …
SAS continues to bring customers back from Thailand Read MoreStranded Tourists at Danish Christmas Party
Rye Bread, traditional Danish Christmas Food and of course lots of Schnapps were on the menu, when Jysk Rejsebureau Saturday November 29 2008 hosted their annual Christmas Party at Stable …
Stranded Tourists at Danish Christmas Party Read MoreBangkok Airport Closed Until Saturday 6pm
Authorities have officially declared Suvarnabhumi airport closed until Saturday at 6pm at the earliest.Thousands of tourists are still stranded in Thailand with the prospect of spending at least one more …
Bangkok Airport Closed Until Saturday 6pm Read MoreCrown Prince Couple in the Air
Thursday evening Danfoss hosted a dinner for the Danish Crown Prince couple and Friday morning they made sure, that the royals could return safely back to Denmark. It has been the …
Crown Prince Couple in the Air Read MoreDane Fly With Austrian Airways From Military Airbase
Thai Authorities are welcoming all flight companies to use their military airbase U-Tapao near Pattaya, Austrian Airways has now sent six busses with a total of 250 passengers to the …
Dane Fly With Austrian Airways From Military Airbase Read MoreBangkok Airports in a State of Emergency
The state of emergency means, that normal law is suspended in the two airports. Public gatherings are forbidden at areas, where the authorities say so. They can also refuse access …
Bangkok Airports in a State of Emergency Read MoreSwedes Don’t Know When They Can Go Home
”I don’t know what will happen. I don’t want to make my children worry,” says Björn Leksell from Strängnäs, who is in the tourist area Rambutri together with his two …
Swedes Don’t Know When They Can Go Home Read MoreDanish Singer Stranded in Bangkok
Monday night she was on stage with Chris Minh Doky at an open air gala dinner at the Lotus Garden. Wednesday night she was supposed to perform at a Christmas …
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