Danish Ladies Luncheon @ Hua Hin
The first Danish Ladies Luncheon in Hua Hin was held on 2 May 2011 at La Grappa restaurant where 27 ladies gathered this sunny Monday afternoon. ScandAsia joined the lunch …
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Dry, Clean, and Ready
Samui and surrounding islands are as wonderful as ever! That is the bottom line after ScandAsia visited Koh Samui, Koh Pangan and Koh Tao by the end of April to …
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MNBC Waterhole Networking in April
Once again, H. E. Arild Braastad and Nina Braastad opened their lovely home to Malaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) members and guests for another successful Waterhole Networking event on 14th …
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On 25 April 2011, the Swedish exchange students at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) organized Sweden Day, the annual Sweden Day attracted a couple of hundred of students interested to find …
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SWEA Kuala Lumpur Easter Lunch
Easter Lunch is a traditional event of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association in Kuala Lumpur. The Easter Lunch this year was held at Monica Grill on the 20 April 2011. …
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SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner
SWEA’s annual Easter Dinner took this year place in Bangkok at Stable Lodge on the 22 April 2011 where 38 Swedes gathered for celebrating Easter in a friendly atmosphere. The …
SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner Read MoreViking Wheelers Nong Yai Power Challenge
Text and Photo by www.vikingwheelers.comNong Yai Challenge Ride was held on Sunday 3rd of April. It was a challenge already before it was started as dates was moved and it …
Viking Wheelers Nong Yai Power Challenge Read MoreThousand Guests for Norwegian Seafood Dinner
Text by Embassy of Norway Photo by Martin T PhotographyOn April 1st 1001 guests from the Norwegian business community and their contacts and clients sat down to a sumptuous seafood …
Thousand Guests for Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read MoreImprovement of the Reintegration of Former Drug Addicts into Society
The ceremony was attended by the vice chairman of the Hanoi People Committee, the director of the Department of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs as well as Ambassador John Nielsen …
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The seminar featured opening speeches from The Danish Ambassador John Nielsen and the Vietnamese Vice-Minister for Trade and Industry Tran Tuan Anh. Subsequently the participants were able to benefit from …
Vietnam – Denmark Partnership in the Textile and Garment Industry Read MoreCelebration the Danish Oscar Film “In a Better World”
To celebrate the Danish Oscar film “In a Better World”, the Royal Danish Embassy hosted a successful and glamorous screening of the film. The special invited guests were all dressed …
Celebration the Danish Oscar Film “In a Better World” Read MoreINBC/DBA First Joint Meeting on Infrastructural Challenges
Indonesia Norway Business Council (INBC) and Danish Business Association (DBA) had their first joined meeting in 2011 at Kristal Hotel on 22nd March. Special thank to Maersk Line who was …
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Debut Party of Danish Network in Hua Hin
It was the first networking party of the Danish Network in Hua Hin on 25th March 2011. The party was held at Mondo Vino who also arranged the fantastic buffet, …
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The Malaysian – Swedish Business Association (MASBA) held the Monthly Pub Evening on 10th March at The Ronnie Q Pub. It was a great evening. Almost 50 members attended. …
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If you are a newly graduated journalist or a student of journalism/communications due to graduate soon, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship to take part in the …
The Foreign Correspondents’ Programme in Finland Read MoreWon Free Air Berlin Ticket
Ratchasuwan Phaenprom was the luckiest participant who got the free Air Berlin ticket at Nordic Chamber Networking on 16th March 2011. She expressed her feeling: “My friend invites me to …
Won Free Air Berlin Ticket Read MoreSingapore Churches Visited Baan Chivit Mai
Norwegian and Swedish ladies from Singapore visited Baan Chivit Mai in Chiangrai in the North of Thailand on 28 February to 3 March 2011. The visit was organized by the …
Singapore Churches Visited Baan Chivit Mai Read MoreLis Heisselberg Continuous as SWA President
The Scandinavian Women’s Association in Singapore held its Annual General Meeting on the 23rd of February at Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. About 30 ladies showed up and enjoyed dinner …
Lis Heisselberg Continuous as SWA President Read MoreScandinavian Ladies from Singapore Arrived in Chiang Rai
The Norwegian and Swedish Church in Singapore is organizing the annual trip to visit Baan Chivit Mai in Chiangrai. Diana Wiking and Lise-Beate Ringsby from the church and about 19 ladies …
Scandinavian Ladies from Singapore Arrived in Chiang Rai Read MoreSuccessful Expats Ladies Lunch in Pattaya
It was a wonderfully intense buzzing in the air at Linda’s Restaurant in Jomtien on Wednesday 9th. of February at the Ladies Lunch. 26 ladies from Norway, Sweden and Thailand …
Successful Expats Ladies Lunch in Pattaya Read MoreNorwegian Companies Help Malaysian Children
The Malaysia Norwegian Business Council (MNBC) held the Waterhole Networking Session on 10 February 2011. About 100 guests gathered at the Norwegian’s Ambassador residence. At the session, Ambassador Arild …
Norwegian Companies Help Malaysian Children Read MoreVote in Finnish Elections
Voting in advance in the Finnish parliamentary elections 2011 is possible in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya. In Lao PDR voting takes place in Vientiane and in Cambodia in Phnom Penh. …
Vote in Finnish Elections Read MoreSwedcham in Hong Kong 25th Anniversary Internship Grant
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011. To mark the occasion, the Chamber will award a HK$100,000 Anniversary Internship Grant to a recently …
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Priest Awarded Scandinavian Citizen of the Year
Norwegian Priest Jan Olav Johannessen and his wife Tone has been announced Scandinavian Citizen of the Year 2011. The announcement took place at the Annual Party of Scandinavian Expats Club …
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Meet Swedish Society in Hua Hin
Over 200 Swedish residents in Hua Hin were gathered for a monthly meeting of the Swedish Society in Hua Hin on January 27, 2011 at 3 Girls restaurant. This was …
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Delightful Nordic Young Professionals Night Out @ Le Fenix
Another popular networking in Bangkok was the Nordic Young Professionals Networking by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Thailand. On the night of 21st January, more than 120 young people …
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A Taiwan Committee of SwedCham has been formed, with Louise Bystrom, Director of Cross Multimedia Incorporation, as Chairman and Martin Soderberg, Regional Manager of TCO Development Asia Office as Secretary. …
SwedCham in Taiwan Has Been Formed Read MoreDanish Stall Gave Donation to YWCA
Meera Sternberg, wife to Former Danish Ambassador, handed over THB 210,000 to YWCA on 17 December 2010. The donation was the profit from the Denmark Stall at YWCA International Bazaar …
Danish Stall Gave Donation to YWCA Read MoreSwedish Jazz Andreas Oberg in Thailand
Andreas Oberg (Guitar) together with Kristian Lind (Bass) and Robert Ikiz (Drums) will have live performance on 28 and 30 January 20100 at 10.00 – 11.00 pm as a part …
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First Cozy DanCham Networking in Hua Hin
It was a remarkable night with Danish residents and visitors in Hua Hin. The first DanCham Networking in Hua Hin was arranged at the Mondo Vino Wine Shop and co-sponsored …
First Cozy DanCham Networking in Hua Hin Read MoreDanish Christmas Ball in Hong Kong
Photo by the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong KongThe Annual Christmas Ball was organized by the Danish Chamber of Commerce at Happy Valley Stand on 4 December 2010. All …
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Magical Christmas Party in Beijing
Text and Photo by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Beijing Chapter organized the Christmas Party on 4 December at Radisson Blu Hotel. The evening started …
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Swedish Christmas Dinner at Stable Lodge
The Swedish Christmas Dinner 2010 was organized by The Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce at Stable Lodge Restaurant on 15 December. Around 40 guests gathered up in friendly atmosphere. The …
Swedish Christmas Dinner at Stable Lodge Read MoreNew Thai Ambassador to Denmark Appointed
Mr. Piyawat Niyomrerks has been appointed new Ambassador of Thailand to Denmark. He will succeed current Thai Ambassador in Copenhagen, Mrs. Cholchineepan Chiranond who will be retiring from active service. Mr. Piyawat Niyomrerks is currently …
New Thai Ambassador to Denmark Appointed Read MoreFestive Lucia Celebration at the Swedish Residence in Singapore
Photo: Sara WallinAround a hundred people took part in the celebration of Lucia at the Swedish Residence on Thursday, 9 of December. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe warmly welcomed all the Sweden-friends …
Festive Lucia Celebration at the Swedish Residence in Singapore Read MoreIngemar Dolfe held reception for Singaporean submarine sailors
Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe hosted a reception at the Swedish Residence for around 60 Singaporean submarine sailors involved in the close submarine collaboration between Sweden and Singapore. The majority of the …
Ingemar Dolfe held reception for Singaporean submarine sailors Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy Launched “The Nobel Banquets”
Photo: Sara WallinOn 8 December 2010 the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore launched a book “The Nobel Banquets”. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe and Professor Tommy Koh spoke before an audience of …
The Swedish Embassy Launched “The Nobel Banquets” Read MoreFinland’s Independence Day Reception
Text by Tuomas Vesterinen, Embassy of Finland Photos by Tuomas Vesterinen and Gai KitThe traditional Finland’s Independence Day Reception in Singapore was held at the Shangri-La Hotel on Monday December …
Finland’s Independence Day Reception Read MoreNiko Brought Christmas to Children in Singapore
Text by Tuomas Vesterinen, Embassy of Finland Photos by Tuomas Vesterinen and Kirsi SiiraThe Embassy’s annual film screening had a delight to offer this year: A Finnish animation movie called …
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Viking Wheelers on Annual Tour
Text by Henrik Friis Sunday, 5th December Ride 70K Around Sakhon Nakhon Water Reservoir The 2010 Viking ride started officially on 5th December at 6.30 hrs when the 5 Vikings, …
Viking Wheelers on Annual Tour Read MoreNorwegian Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra Tour in China
The Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on its first tour of China from 29th December 2010 to 8th January 2011. Audiences will be treated to a solo appearance from the …
Norwegian Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra Tour in China Read MoreDanish Artist Adi Kirketerp Showcase at Eat Me Restaurant
Self-taught Danish artist Adi Kirketerp is showcasing 10 latest works in a solo exhibition, “Lost & Found”, at Eat Me Restaurant from December 2, 2010 to January 8, 2011 from …
Danish Artist Adi Kirketerp Showcase at Eat Me Restaurant Read MoreViking Wheelers Fun Ride in Lumlukka
By Henrik Friis Christmas arrived Thailand early morning around 8.00 hrs on the 20th November in Lumlukka, at least some people thought that when they had a look at the …
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SSS Christmas Bazaar 2010
The Scandinavian Society Siam (SSS) held its annual Christmas Bazaar at the British Club on the 28th November 2010. Some 75 visitors enjoyed the event and a bit of shopping …
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PIKKUJOULU – the Finnish Pre-Christmas Party
In the evening of November 26th, the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) held the Pre-Christmas Party at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld. The event was arranged on the 26th floor …
PIKKUJOULU – the Finnish Pre-Christmas Party Read MoreVery Close Race at the KONE Nordic Masters 2010
On Saturday November 20th 2010, The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual, prestigious golf tournament the Nordic Masters. This year’s battlefield was the beautiful and very challenging Banyan Golf …
Very Close Race at the KONE Nordic Masters 2010 Read MoreMASBA Pub Evening in November
The Malaysian-Swedish Business Association (MASBA) organized Monthly Pub Evening on November 11th, 2010. 20 Members and guests delightfully gathered at the Ronnie Q Pub located at Bangsar Baru. MASBA …
MASBA Pub Evening in November Read MoreDanish Rock Band ‘The Raveonettes’ Plays in Beijing
Tonight, Danish duo ‘The Raveonettes’ play a one night only gig at Yu Gong Yi Shan in Beijing as a part of their China Tour. The Raveonettes have wanted to …
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Big Success for Nordic Young Professionals Night
The first Nordic Young Professionals Networking was held at Stable Lodge Restaurant on Thursday night 11 November 2010. Surprisingly, some 80 Nordic YP’s got together for a cozy evening! The …
Big Success for Nordic Young Professionals Night Read MoreThe World’s Oldest Buddhist Scriptures Displays in Thailand
Credit picture: www.pantip.comThe World’s oldest Buddhist Scriptures are exhibited for the first time in Thailand at the Phutthamonthon Buddhist Park in Nakhon Pathom province from 8 November 2010 to 5 …
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