Did Anyone Beat the Danes?
Text Anna Pia Hudtloff The alluring whirl of notes disappearing into the counting machines, piles of Dong covering the giant table – this looks more like a bookmaker or some dubious …
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New Swedish School to Open in Hua Hin During 2012
Hua Hin has for a number of years attracted Scandinavian tourists in general and Sweeds in particular. Apart from the traditional charter tourism in Hua Hin an established part of …
New Swedish School to Open in Hua Hin During 2012 Read MoreLundin Starts Drilling Malaysian Offshore Well
Lundin Petroleum has “spudded” an appraisal well offshore Malaysia. In oil drilling “spudding” means the very start of drilling on a new well. The new well is at the PM307 …
Lundin Starts Drilling Malaysian Offshore Well Read MoreIndonesian silk batik paintings exhibited in Norway
Sixty silk batik paintings of Joko Sudadiyo, a batik painter from Bantul, Yogyakarta, are being displayed at an exhibition in Trondheim City in Norway from Dec.8 to Dec.22.The exhibition, titled …
Indonesian silk batik paintings exhibited in Norway Read MoreBeware of Visa Agents in The Philippines
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila has posted an advisory on its website warning prospective visa applicants about bogus and unscrupulous people or companies posing as visa agents who demand “show …
Beware of Visa Agents in The Philippines Read MoreWarning Against Norwegian Language Schools in the Philippines
The Philippine Embassy in Oslo has received complaints that various unlicensed, unaccredited and informal Norwegian Language Schools/Courses are proliferating in the Philippines, enticing many Filipino professionals, especially nurses, to pay …
Warning Against Norwegian Language Schools in the Philippines Read MoreMalaysia-Indonesia Co-operation Buys Swedish Boats
Indonesian company North Sea Boats (NSB) established by the Swedish boat builder John Lundin has secured a deal with Composites Technology Research Malaysia Composites Engineering (CTRM CE) to build and …
Malaysia-Indonesia Co-operation Buys Swedish Boats Read MoreMekong countries act for green economy
Representatives from Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries gathered at a seminar in Hanoi on December 1 to discuss measures to realise the goal of building a more prosperous and equitable …
Mekong countries act for green economy Read MoreDanish Government Open for Dual Citizenship for Danes
Danes Worldwide together with the organisation statsborger.dk met on Friday 2 December 2011 with the Danish Ministry of Justice to talk about allowing dual nationality for Danes. “It was a …
Danish Government Open for Dual Citizenship for Danes Read MoreDenmark: Go to Bangkok – but keep informed
Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs removed on Thursday its advice against non-essential travel to Bangkok. The Ministry now only advises travelers to Bangkok to exercise caution and keep themselves informed …
Denmark: Go to Bangkok – but keep informed Read MoreDanish Business Delegation to Indonesia
The Royal Danish Embassy Jakarta organises a Business Delegation on December 5-9, 2011 to explore the vast opportunities on the fast growing Indonesian market. Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy …
Danish Business Delegation to Indonesia Read MoreSamitivej Cancels Christmas Market 2011
Samitivej Srinakarin has decided to cancel the CHRISTMAS MARKET 2011 due to the unpredictable nature of the current flood situation. The Christmas Market 2011 should have taken place at Samitivej …
Samitivej Cancels Christmas Market 2011 Read MoreNew name and rebranding of HSH to Virke
HSH, The Federation of Norwegian Commercial and Service Enterprises, changed its name September 28. It will now be called Virke, The Federation of Norwegian Enterprises. With over 15 000 member …
New name and rebranding of HSH to Virke Read MoreUPDATED 06.11.2011: Good Websites on the Flooding in Thailand
(Latest revision and update: Friday 04 November 2011)Information for residents about the flooding in Bangkok in English language is not easy to find. Here are a few links. Any reader who …
UPDATED 06.11.2011: Good Websites on the Flooding in Thailand Read MoreMeeting with Danish Companies
A meeting by the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok and the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce was held Friday morning at the Royal Danish Embassy. The 40 participants were told, that …
Meeting with Danish Companies Read MoreNo Declaration of Public Holidays in Thailand
The Royal Thai Government has not declared 27 to 31 October public holidays no matter how widely this misinformation is circulated.The government URGED the public and private sector to allow …
No Declaration of Public Holidays in Thailand Read More“Fast Track Visa” for Corporate Members of Dancham
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce Corporate members are offered a “fast track visa” facility by the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. The facility makes it easier to get a visa to …
“Fast Track Visa” for Corporate Members of Dancham Read MoreWhen will we be flooded?
I suppose our situation is like many others in Bangkok: We feel the official information has so far been useless. The simple reallity of life is, that we are on …
When will we be flooded? Read MoreSupport Norwegian Mine Clearing Action in Pattya
Norwegian Peoples Aid “Norsk Folkehjelp” in Thailand is running a public campaign in Pattaya in the coming weekend 22/23rd October to raise funds to be able to clear more mines …
Support Norwegian Mine Clearing Action in Pattya Read MoreDanish National Soccer Team to Thailand
The Danish Football Association (DBU) has arranged for the Danish National Soccer League Team to play in the Kings Cup in Bangkok in January. The League Team is also known …
Danish National Soccer Team to Thailand Read MoreDenmark Donates 1.7 Million Baht to Flood Relief in Thailand
Denmark has donated 1.7 million Baht in humanitarian emergency relief to assist in alleviating the sufferings Thailand experience at the moment due to the ongoing severe flooding. Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck …
Denmark Donates 1.7 Million Baht to Flood Relief in Thailand Read Morejyskebank.tv is Europe’s Best Web TV Channel
jyskebank.tv was named Europe’s best web TV channel at the Digital Communication Awards 2011 on 30 September 2011 in Berlin. The Digital Communication Symposium in Berlin awarded the best communication projects …
jyskebank.tv is Europe’s Best Web TV Channel Read MoreECCO Hit by Flooding in Thailand
The intense rains in Thailand has flooded the factory of the Danish shoe brand ECCO in Ayutthaya north of Bangkok. The water is now two meters deep inside the factory …
ECCO Hit by Flooding in Thailand Read MoreThai Airways: Direct Flights Between Copenhagen and Phuket
From next month and untill March 2012, Thai Airways will operate three weekly flights directly from Copenhagen to Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most popular island. Thai Airways already flies daily …
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Nordic Tourists Spend 44 Billion in Thailand
The tourist arrivals to Thailand from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland increases 2,29 pct in 2010 to a total of 770.000 Nordic tourists. The tourists from Norway increased most with 10 pct …
Nordic Tourists Spend 44 Billion in Thailand Read MoreYear to Date Better Than Expected for H & M
Clothing giant Hennes & Mauritz (H & M) reports a profit before tax of 4.85 billion Swedish kronor for the period June-August, the third quarter in the company’s broken business …
Year to Date Better Than Expected for H & M Read MoreIs Chocolate Chinaman ‘Racist’?
The Chocolate giant Fazer has announced that it will redesign the packaging of a product they called “Kinapuffar” – China Pops – after a writer at Helsingborg Dagblad has managed …
Is Chocolate Chinaman ‘Racist’? Read MoreDane Convicted for Illegal Employment of Vietnamese
Danish building contractor Morten Steiniche has at the Court of Hjørring in North Jutland been convicted of violation of the Danish immigration law and fined DKK 10,000 for having hired …
Dane Convicted for Illegal Employment of Vietnamese Read MoreDanish Ambassador Defends 36.000 Euro Claim
The Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen denies responsibility for the continued imprisonment of a 25-year-old German man in China. The Ambassador says to the Danish daily, Politiken, that he …
Danish Ambassador Defends 36.000 Euro Claim Read MoreLively Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok
Scandinavian Society Siam was as vibrant as ever this Saturday night 1 October 2011 when the annual Crayfish Party kicked off at the Rembrandt Hotel with ScanDeli as the turnkey …
Lively Scandinavian Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More170 Year Old Champagne Found New Home in Singapore
A 170 year old champagne from Finland was on Thursday 22 September unveiled in Singapore. The Veuve Clicquot champagne sold at an auction in Aland for 30,000 euros earlier this …
170 Year Old Champagne Found New Home in Singapore Read MoreMaersk Line fuel switch in Singapore contributes towards zero SOx goal
Maersk Line fuel switch in Singapore contributes towards zero SOx goal Singapore, 26 September 2011 – Maersk Line’s voluntary switch to low-sulphur fuel in Port of Singapore reduces sulphur oxides …
Maersk Line fuel switch in Singapore contributes towards zero SOx goal Read MoreFlugger Operating Profit in 2. Quarter
Danish paint and wallpaper maker Flugger A/S is booming in China. Here and elsewhere outside Scandinavia, the company’s revenue surged 33 percent in second quarter this year. Revenue also in …
Flugger Operating Profit in 2. Quarter Read MoreNOTCH11 seems to take place now in Bejing
An event called NOTCH art festival seems to have started on 17 September and is announced to go on until 31 October 2011 in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. NOTCH is …
NOTCH11 seems to take place now in Bejing Read MoreRe-Opening of Embassies Confirmed
The Government today 22 September 2011 formally decided to re-open or stop clossure of four Swedish embassies – in Buenos Aires, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and Luanda. The decision means that …
Re-Opening of Embassies Confirmed Read MoreOrrefors, KostaBoda, MemaGAB and Gense Launched in Thailand
Swedish crystal artwork and glass ware Orrefors and KostaBoda and Swedish cutlery brands MemaGAB and Gense are now available in Thailand. The luxury items were launched with the opening of …
Orrefors, KostaBoda, MemaGAB and Gense Launched in Thailand Read MoreK Village Sukhumvit 26: Bangkok’s Leading Neighborhood Lifestyle Mall
“Fun Arts for Kids” every last Saturday of the month is an event organized by K Village Sukhumvit 26: Bangkok’s Leading Neighborhood Lifestyle Mall. This month on Saturday 24 September …
K Village Sukhumvit 26: Bangkok’s Leading Neighborhood Lifestyle Mall Read MoreFinnpartnership promoted its services in Vietnam
Finnpartnership organised a side-event seminar to the GreenBiz 2011 Conference on September 16, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar was organised together with Energy and Environment Partnership Program …
Finnpartnership promoted its services in Vietnam Read MoreVietnam targets 5.5 million visitors this year
Vietnam Administration of Tourism (VAT) said on Monday the country had received more than 3.9 million foreign arrivals in the first eight months. That was a year-on-year increase of 18.4 …
Vietnam targets 5.5 million visitors this year Read MoreSwedish Expat’s Idea Creates Income for Poor Bangkok Women
Life in a Bangkok slum is hard enough for most people, but for a single mother with a disabled daughter requiring 24-hour supervision, the struggle is that much tougher. Wasanna …
Swedish Expat’s Idea Creates Income for Poor Bangkok Women Read MoreDaily Maersk: Container on time – or get compensation
Maersk has unveiled a new revolutionary service, Daily Maersk, on the Asia–North Europe trade lane which will dramatically change the way shipping is done. The service offers a daily departure, at …
Daily Maersk: Container on time – or get compensation Read MoreSingapore and Oslo Stock Exchange Cooperation Limited Success
Two years after an agreement between the Singapore bourse and the Oslo bourse was entered in 2009 to facilitate listing on both stock exchanges, so far only one Norwegian company, …
Singapore and Oslo Stock Exchange Cooperation Limited Success Read MoreDiGi plans dividend payout, share split
Malaysian mobile phone operator DiGi.Com Bhd plans to make a special payment to shareholders in the first half of 2012 as it depreciates more than RM1 billion of equipment and …
DiGi plans dividend payout, share split Read MoreSwedish Paper Reminds of Karen People’s Plight
The ordeal that thousands of ethnic Karen people suffer due to the longest lasting armed conflict in the world between the Burmese military and the Karen people was featured in the …
Swedish Paper Reminds of Karen People’s Plight Read MoreThai Fjord to be shown on SVT
The Norwegian TV series “Thai Fjord” about the love between Norwegian men and Thai women has been bought by SVT to be broadcast in Sweden – and may be watched …
Thai Fjord to be shown on SVT Read MoreNorwegian companies urged to combat corruption in the Philippines
Hubert d’Aboville, the President of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, encouraged at a Networking Luncheon organized by the Philippines Norway Business Council the Filipino – Norwegian business …
Norwegian companies urged to combat corruption in the Philippines Read MoreLeo Pharma in Malaysia Expects 10 pct Growth in 2012
Leo Pharma, an independent research-based pharmaceutical company from Denmark, expects 10 per cent growth in its business in Malaysia during next year. The growth is in line with the expected …
Leo Pharma in Malaysia Expects 10 pct Growth in 2012 Read MoreSwedish Crystal and Cutlery Coming to Thailand
Swedish crystal artwork and glass ware companies Orrefors and KostaBoda will now be intriduced in Thailand together with the Swedish cutlery makers MemaGAB and Gense. Masterpieces of the four brands …
Swedish Crystal and Cutlery Coming to Thailand Read MoreJoint Venture Between SAS and Singapore Airlines
SAS and Singapore Airlines are expected to enter a joint venture with Singapore Airlines. The new joint venture is expected to be signed in the course of a month or …
Joint Venture Between SAS and Singapore Airlines Read More24 Solutions Opens Office in Singapore
24 Solutions – a Swedish IT company specializing in data storage and accessibility – is opening a new office in Singapore to expand its offering to clients. Through a presence …
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