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Nine players from Zambia and Georgia and a Singaporean man accused of bribing them went on trial Thursday in a match-fixing investigation that has rocked the Finnish football league. The …
A Singaporean Man Accused of Bribing in Finland Read MoreOfficials and experts from Shenzhen, China, were in Denmark to boost trade and attract investment in high-technology, new energy and other emerging industries, on Monday. “We expect to experience much …
Shenzhen Seeks Danish Investment Read MoreThe Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) plans to investigate Chinese company Huawei following claims from Swedish trade union Unionen that the company is not adhering to Swedish employment law. “The Migration …
Bullying Claim Prompts Probe of Chinese IT Firm Read MoreChinese fans of new French Open champion Li Na have another reason to be happy as the worldNo 4 has confirmed her participation at this year’s China Open, which will …
Caroline Wozniacki and Li to Play in Beijing Read MoreVolvo Car Corporation starts production of the Volvo C30 Electric to leasing customers in Europe. The Volvo C30 Electric has now left the product development stage. Initial deliveries to leasing …
Starts Production of the Volvo C30 Electric Read MoreThe BI-Fudan MBA program celebrated its fifteenth anniversary on June 4, 2011. In attendance was former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, who delivered an extensive keynote speech about environment, …
Walking the Path of Hope Read MoreA Cambodian court on Tuesday sentenced a Danish owner of the gay guesthouse Seven Inn to eight years in prison for providing his young male guesthouse staff for sex with tourists, a judge …
Danish Man Jailed Over Sex Tourism in Cambodia Read MoreEmployees at the Swedish branch of Chinese electronics giant Huawei have been subjected to threats, harassment and public punishment from senior staff, according to a report from Sveriges Radio (SR).Huawei …
Chinese IT Firm ‘Bullies’ Swedish Workers Read MoreMore and more Danes live a life in poverty. In seven years the number of persons with an income below OECD’ poverty line has increased by 55 per cent.In 2009, …
Poverty is Increasing in Denmark Read MoreSwedish-Dutch chemical group Akzo Nobel said on Monday it had formed a partnership with China’s Quangxi CAVA for the supply of a key ingredient in paints from 2014.“By entering into …
Akzo Nobel Signs China Partnership Read MoreFinnish State Secretary Pettri Torstilla is in Manila for bilateral talks. Earlier in May, Ambassador Angie Sta. Catalina addressed Helsinki high level seminar on Finland-Philippines trade and investments opportunities. Finns find …
Finnish State Secretary Visits Manila Read MoreBrynjar Mettinisson, who is currently in custody in Bangkok on suspicion of drug violations, is accused of having attempted to find a drug mule for an Arabian man, with whom …
Icelander in Thailand Accused of Providing Drug Mule Read MoreAssisted by Invest in Denmark, Chinese Envision Energy opened a Global Innovation Centre in Denmark in March 2010. Now, only a about a year later, the Chinese wind energy company …
Chinese Wind Turbines Tested in Denmark Read MoreFrom 1 October 2011 you need to go to the Embassy in Bangkok if you need a new passport. From 1 October 2011, new Danish passports must contain digital photos, …
Danish Consulates Can´t Handle Passports from 1. October 2011 Read MoreViet Nam News spoke to Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom on the occasion of his country’s National Day today.“The Embassy has assisted in the development of the Bai Bang pulp and …
Sweden Keen to Boost trade, Co-operation Read MoreThe fifth China Changchun Summer Relaxation Festival will give the people of the Northeast China city a bustling and joyful summer this year. The government of Changchun, the capital of …
Swedish Vasa Cross-country Run Visits China Read MoreA traditional Chinese medicine company based in northwest China’s Gansu province on Wednesday applied for a product license from the Swedish drug administration, becoming the first traditional Chinese medicine producer …
TCM Company Applies for EU Product License Read MoreNovo Nordisk A/S will boost investment in China to preserve its dominance in the world’s largest market after rival Sanofi SA made a new foray amid an effort by the …
Danish Novo Boosts China Funds Read MoreBen Tree is a resource rich province in the Mekong Delta – the food chamber of Vietnam. For more than 18 years, Denmark has been supporting activities in the province, …
Climate Change the Enemy for Danish Projects Read MoreSo prominent in the activities of gathering participants and alumni of Indonesian courses to citizens of Norway, Oslo Embassy held in the auditorium of the Embassy building, Fritzners gate 12, …
To Learn the Indonesia Language is the First Step Read MoreCargotec, a provider of cargo handling solutions, will establish a global competence center for container terminals development in Singapore, the company said in a press release on June 1. The …
Finnish Cargotec to Set up Global Center in Singapore Read MoreStephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreAu pairs mostly positive about ‘eldercare au pair’ rule change, but wouldn’t say no to more language lessons and money Elderly couples with live-in au pairs could soon be a …
Au Pairs Positive About Danish Eldercare Au Pair Read MoreThe Swedish government has rejected calls for the establishment of a truth commission to investigate the King, his friends and their alleged contacts with the criminal underworld.The government had been …
Government Rules out Royal Truth Commission Read MoreA 17-year old boy from China has made headlines for what he did just to be able to get his hands on an iPad 2. The boy, identified as Xiao …
Boy Sells Kidney To Buy iPad 2 Read MoreAlthough the school lunch program started by netizens has helped improve some rural students’ nutrition, concerns over food safety and other factors still threaten the grassroots campaign. “I am worried …
Food Safety Issues Would end School Lunch Program Read MoreAlmost every company in Beijing – Chinese and foreign-owned – have or will hike monthly salaries for workers during 2011, a survey has found. More than half of 500 enterprises …
Firms in Beijing Plan Pay Hikes Read MoreBudget airline Norwegian is planning to launch direct flights from Scandinavi to Bangkok and from Stockholm to New York from the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013, the company has …
Norwegian Set to Launch Cheap Scandinavia Bangkok Flights Read MoreA multi-agency task force will be set up to investigate timeshare companies operating in Phuket, especially Patong. Tasked with investigating the companies, their workers and any officials involved in allowing …
Timeshare: Phuket Steps up Fight Against Illegal Touts Read MoreThe Philippine Embassy in Finland promoted the government’s Public- Private Partnership (PPP) Program during the 1st High Level Seminar on Philippine-Finish Bilateral Relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.The …
The Philippine Embassy Promotes PPP in Finland Read MoreThai Biogas Energy (TBEC) plans to invest about US$4 million to set up a second biogas plant in Laos and is looking for further opportunities in Vietnam and Cambodia. The …
Finnish Biogas Producer Expands in Laos Read MoreAmerican Lorain Corporation, an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company based in Shandong Province, China, today announced that the Company has signed a Joint Venture Agreement …
Danish Malaysian Hot & Roll Kiosk Chain Turn to China Read MoreNokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has revealed that it expects revenue growth of 25% from Thailand this year thanks to the country finally getting its act together over the deployment of …
Thai 3G Deployments Boost NSN Amid Global Pressure Read MoreThe Danish brewer Carlsberg Group, one of the world’s premium beer makers, plans to double its global profits by 2015 in part with its expansion in the Chinese market, senior …
Chinese Beer Drinkers Push Carlsberg Forward Read MoreDenmark hopes to attract more Chinese investors through a series of investment seminars around the country, starting Tuesday in Beijing. In pursuit of sustainable development, China’s 12th Five-Year Plan highlights …
Denmark Eyes More Chinese Investments Read MoreOn Thursday, they and 14 Philippine nurses working at surgical wards of the Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH) will graduate as nurses from the Laurea University of Applied Sciences. In …
Filipino Nurses Receive their Finnish Nursing Degrees Read MoreKatrine Praest, the young Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, has resigned from her position. And not only is she resigning from her job – the former intern at the …
Dancham Loses Executive Director Read MoreA Danish guesthouse owner, Svend Erik Jonasson, aged 65, denied a charge of procuring prostitution during a two-day trial which ended yesterday in Siem Reap. The Dane pleaded not guilty …
Danish Gay Guesthouse Owner Denies Prostitution Charge Read MoreJiang, who married Li in January 2006, has coached her throughout her career but he has had to take a back seat since his wife turned to Danish coach Michael …
Chinese Tennis Star Happy for Danish Coach Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will close during 2011. The Embassy’s activities will be phased out gradually. When the Embassy has closed, the intention is for the Embassy …
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta to be Accredited to Malaysia Read MoreThe first JV partnership in the B2B Environment Programme in Indonesia has been signed. The Indonesian companies Gikoko Kogyo Indonesia and Panca Bhakti Utama signed a JV agreement together with …
First B2B Environment Joint Venture Read MoreThe Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) between Finland and Indonesia was receltly launched in the National Bio Energy Summit held in Jakarta. Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Päivi Alatalo was invited …
Energy and Environment Partnership Between Finland and Indonesia Read MoreAt the 9th Anti-Corruption Dialogue Meeting held recently in Hanoi , Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrström warned against the “resource curse” in developing countries with abundant resources. The talk focused on corruption …
Swedish Focus on Vietnamese Corruption Read MoreThe climate and forest partnership between Norway and Indonesia celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, 26th May. The President’s Climate Change envoy and former minister of Environment, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar …
1 Year Anniversary Celebrated in Jakarta Read MoreMaersk Line will launch a new fortnightly liner service to Papua New Guinea on May 30th. The PNG Express service will deploy two vessels: the 874 TEU Reecon Wolf and …
Maersk Announces New and Upgraded Services Read MoreNorwegian oilfield services player Aker Solutions said today it has won contracts to supply complete drilling equipment packages for two new deepwater drilling rigs being built by China’s Cosco shipyard.The …
Aker Solutions Clinches Rig Duo to China Read MoreDenmark has called upon the Chinese government to resume dialogue with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s envoys and protect the Tibetan people’s unique cultural and religious traditions. “The parliament …
Denmark Asks China to Resume Dialogue With Exiled Tibetans Read MoreAutoliv has begun building an airbag cushion manufacturing plant in Chonburi, near Bangkok, Thailand. Its existing plant in the country opened two years ago. Production starts in July and the …
Swedish Autoliv Expands Capacity With new Thai Plant Read MoreThe Swedish press has reacted critically to King Carl XVI Gustaf’s denials of strip-club visits and had indirect contact with organised crime, arguing that he acted too late to quell …
Swedish Press Reacts to Royal Strip-club Denials Read MoreThis week, Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen is in Denmark to meet Danish companies wanting to enter the Chinese market. The growing Chinese economy offers great possibilities for Danish companies who …
The Ambassador Meet Companies in Denmark Read More