Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Finnish consortium offers a tsunami warning system cost EUR 8-10 million to Thailand, reported on 6 October. The consortium estimated that the warning system would be ready within one …
Finland Offer Tsunami Warning System to Thai Read MoreSingapore’s Defense Ministry is considering to buy Sweden’s Vastergotland-class submarines which is planed to be retired from Royal Swedish Navy to replace some units in their navy, said on 29 …
Sweden’s Submarines is Considered Selling to Singapore Read MoreAn “In-Store Promotion of Indonesian Products” event was held on 20-27 September at Fisketorvet in Copenhagen. There were Indonesian products from 16 various companies including silver, jewelry, handicrafts, home interior/accessories, …
Indonesian Products Showcased in Copenhagen Read MoreFilms from Denmark, Sweden and Finland will this year join the 15th European Union Film Festival in Singapore. The event will be run between 7 – 16 October at the …
Nordic Films in Singapore Read MoreVisiting Singapore on 4-7 October, Swedish award-winning Samulesson will be joined by Aquavit’s Executive Chef Nils Noren, a fellow Swedish who brings with him over fifteen years of culinary expertise …
Swedish Chef at Raffles Grill in Singapore Read MoreSwedish and the Philippine organizations jointly host the seminars tilted “Sweden as a Market for Filipino Exporters”. The seminars aim to inform local exporters of the current trends and opportunity …
Seminar on Sweden as a Market for Philippine Exports Read MoreDanish pop band Michael Learns to Rock will perform their live show in Cambodia on this coming 19 October. The music show will be broadcasting through the Cambodian Television Network …
Michael Learns to Rock’s First Live Show in Cambodia Read MoreSwedish government will be not attending the Tsunami memorial in Thailand as the Tsunami victim’s relatives have asked for privacy. “The relatives want to have a private, peaceful dignified ceremony …
Sweden to Stay Away from Tsunami Memorials in Thailand Read MorePeder Bohlin, Jotun (M) Sdn Bhd’s managing director and regional director for South East Asia, told Malaysian news agency the Star that the company aims to reach 20 per cent …
Jotun aims to boost share in Malaysia’s decorative paints Read MoreDenmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway were reported on the website oilvoice.com, 24 September, that they are considering to investing in the Philippines’ renewable energy. The country’s emphasis on the development …
Nordic Countries Considering Energy Possibilities in Philippines Read MoreDenmark presented their bird flu control equipment worth US$300,000 to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development at a ceremony in Hanoi Tuesday 27 September. The equipment will be transferred …
Denmark’s More Bird Flu Control Equipment Provide to Vietnam Read MoreSweden`s Allt om Resor travel magazine awarded Thailand the “The World`s Best Charter Destination” accolade for summer 2005, announced on 1 September. Votes came from the magazine`s more than 200,000 …
Sweden and Denmark Awarded Thailand’s Tourism Read MoreThe Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website stated that Denmark is hosting an international workshop focusing on strengthening preparedness to water related natural disasters in countries hit by the 2004 …
Denmark to Host International Workshop on Tsunami Preparedness Read MoreKvaerner Pulping, Norwegian supplier of machines, process systems and service to the world-wide pulp and paper industry, has been honored with the APP Best Partner Award for excellent support in …
Aker Kvaerner Honored by Indonesian Pulp and Paper Company Read MoreThe Finnish Cabinet Finance Committee agreed to grant eight million euros to the rebuilding fund of Aceh Province in Indonesia. The donation is granted for 2005-2007. Finland will contribute the …
Finland to Provide Eight Million Euros in Aceh Aid Read MoreFinnish manufacturer of power plants Wärtsilä announced on their website that: A consortium led by Wärtsilä has won two contracts for power plants on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia …
Wärtsilä Wins Two Power Plant Contracts in Cambodia Read MoreDanish personalized car modifier Kleemann opened their first Malaysian showroom in Penang on Friday 16 September. The showroom on Jalan Bagan Jermal in George Town is owned and operated by …
Danish Car Maker Kleemann’s First Showroom in Penang Read MoreThe Malaysia Norway Business Council, MNBC, on 12 September launched a pilot community project titled ‘Reaching Out’. The project focuses on the education and skills building of disadvantaged young people …
MNBC’s New Project to Develop Young Malaysian in Klang Valley Read MoreSvenska Handelsbanken (Handelsbanken) has entered into an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank relating to cash management services in nine Asian countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, UAE …
Svenska Handelsbanken and Standard Chartered Join Hand in Asia Read MoreA writing contest about Sweden, the country and its people was launched on 31 August by The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations in collaboration with the Swedish …
Writing About Sweden Contest in Vietnam Read MoreFinnish mobile-phone group Nokia said on Friday 9 September it has been chosen by Malaysian mobile operator Maxis to expand its third-generation radio network. The value of the agreement …
Nokia to Supply 3G Network for Maxis Read MoreNorwegian offshore drilling company Smedvig has been awarded a contract extension for tender rig T-3, in which Smedvig owns 49 percent by PTT in Thailand, announced on 9 September. …
Smedvig Secures Extension for T-3 in Thailand Read MoreThe Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines in collaboration with Shang Cineplex co-host the European film festival “Cine Europa 8” between 22 Septemer-2 October, at the Shang Cineplex …
Swedish and Finnish Films Showcase in Philippines Read MoreHome furnishings giant Ikea on 1 September issued a recall of their power strip “Rabalder” sold in Singapore, and some European countries, that could give users electrical shocks. The power …
Ikea recalls three-outlet power strip Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden and the National Library Board presents the “Life and Work Exhibition” of Astrid Lindgren, Famous Swedish writer of children’s books, at Woodlands Regional Library, Singapore. …
Astrid Lindgren’s Life and Work Exhibition at Woodland Library Read MoreForeign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the Friends of the Helsinki Process in Helsinki, Finland, on 9 September. Malaysian Foreign …
Malaysian FM to visit Helsinki Read MoreAker Kvaerner Subsea, a subsidiary of Aker Kvaerner, was awarded a contract recently by Murphy Sabah Oil Co Ltd for the development of the Kikeh deepwater oilfield offshore Sabah. …
Malaysia Could be Aker Kvaerner’s Regional Hub Read MoreComvik International Vietnam AB (CIVAB), the Swedish Telecom operator in Vietnam, and Swedish artists co-supports a10-day trip to Sweden titled “Arts Exchange-Path to Friendship and Understanding” for young blind Vietnamese …
Blind Vietnamese Kids’s Trip to Sweden Read MoreThailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathitrathai visited Finland onTuesday 30 August as part of an ongoing tour to garner support for his UN secretary general candidature. During his meeting with …
Thai deputy PM visit Finland Read MoreThe Three Finnish bodies that have been killed in the Asian tsunami on 26 December 2004 were reported to be returned from Thailand on Wednesday 30 August. So far, …
Three Finish Tsunami Victims Arrived Home Read MoreOn the occasion of 100 Year Bilateral Relationship Norway-Thailand, Innovation Norway, Bangkok in cooperation with Royal Norwegian Embassy organized an exhibition with seminar and lunch on 18 August 2005 at …
Seminar to Boost Norway-Thai Relation Read MoreThe “Promotion of Renewable Energy Technologies” project, sponsored by Danida, invited Thai delegates to a study tour of renewable energy management in Denmark, during 5-12 June 2005. The study tour …
Danish’s Renewable Energy Know How for Thai Read MoreNorway will take part in the EU monitoring group in the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) in Aceh province of Indonesia. The AMM will begin on 15 September. The monitors’ first …
Norway to Send Representatives to Aceh Monitoring Mission Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announced that the Government of Sweden will contribute ten monitors to the EU-ASEAN initial monitoring presence in the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM). The AMM …
Sweden to Monitor Aceh Mission Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Laos Annlis Aberg and Lao Acting Education Minister Bosengkham Vongdala signed a document to improve Laos’s educational system in Vientiane on 16 August. Around 14.3 million Swedish …
Sweden Helps Laos Strengthen Educational System Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (SIDA) granted a US$4.5 million to develop micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Vietnam. Delegates from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) of Swedish Government …
SIDA’s aid for MSEs project in Vietnam Read MoreSwedish telecoms Nolato announced on 27 July to build their new manufacturing operation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new Malaysian unit will initially focus on logistics and assembly, delivering to …
Nolato’s expansion in Malaysia Read MoreFinnish specialty packaging Huhtamaki will add a new production line to the recently opened plant in Vietnam. Their expansion plan in Asia also includes building a new production facility in …
More production line of Huhtamaki in Vietnam Read MoreSwedish interactive “Brainball” game was among those highlights IT showcases at Bangkok International ICT Expo 2005. The event was opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 3 …
Swedish’s Brainball game showcase at Bangkok International ICT Expo 2005 Read MoreNorwegian offshore drilling company Smedvig has been awarded an about US$ 66 million contract extension for The tender rig T-9, in which Smedvig owns 49 percent, by ExxonMobil in Malaysia, …
Smedvig gets contract for T-9 in Malaysia Read MoreMalaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) in association with Malaysian Swedish Business Assosiation (MASBA) hosted the Sixth Annual Malaysian-Scandinavian Business Golf Tournament Mines Golf Club on 22 May. Over 60 golfers …
The Sixth Annual Malaysian-Scandinavian Business Golf Tournament Read MoreThe Nordic Development Fund (NDF) has approved a EUR 8.3 million credit to Vietnam in support of the Central Region Transport Network Project. The credit will be extended in co-financing …
Nordic Council Approved Building More Roads in Central Vietnam. Read MoreThe European Young Professional Group is officially launched on 13 July at V9, Sofitel Silom, Thailand. There were more than 150 people from 20 different countries attended the event. The …
Launch of the European Young Professional Group Read MoreThe fifth and final round of talks in the Helsinki, on 17 July, between Indonesian government and Aceh rebels to end a 29-year conflict has approved a peace agreement. The …
Aceh Peace Agreement will be Signed Read MoreOn 22 July the Norwegian drilling company entered an agreements to purchase between 32% and 37% of the enlarged share capital of PT Apexindo Pratama Duta Tbk, Indonesia’s largest national …
SeaDrill Purchased Share in Indonesian Drilling Contractor Apexindo Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) will support the improvement of the state administration and agriculture service in Xieng Khouang province, Laos. The project will support various development activities in …
SIDA Supports Laos’ Xieng Khouang Development Project Read MoreJan Olov Agrell, Minister for Development Cooperation of the Swedish Embassy in Hanoi, on 15 July 2005 signed a Vietnam-Sweden agreement to provide 23.5 million Swedish kroner for a project …
Sweden Helps Protect Children’s Right in Vietnam Read MoreOpcom Cables Sdn Bhd has signed an agreement to supply cable-related products for various applications to Sweden’s Ericsson Network Technologies AB group of companies on 13 July. The agreement is …
Malaysia’s Opcom to Supply Cable Products for Ericsson Read MoreThe Norwegian supplier of pulp and paper machines and process systems Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with the Indonesian company Asia Pulp & Paper. The contract is to renovate …
Indonesia’s Pulp Mill Extension by Aker Kvaerner Read MoreThe Danish government on 13 July handed over bird flu control equipment worth 500,000 USD to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development at a ceremony in Hanoi. The equipment …
Bird Flu Control Equipment in Vietnam Granted by Denmark Read More