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The Ambassador speaks about Swedish experience of working with equal opportunities, a regional seminar on the topic ‘Women’s Quotas: How to introduce and implement them better?’ “I am glad to …
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Talks about Equal Opportunities Read MoreAn increase in fees for residence and work permits has been implemented effective from 1 June 2007. Residence permit (parents, fiance and student visas) and work permit fee is PHP …
Increases in Visa Fees for Norway Embassy in Manila Read MoreAs a leading IT solutions provider of broadband network infrastructure to the telecommunications industry, DMX will further strengthen its position within the digital interactive value added services by offering Operax …
Operax and DMX Technologies Committ to Asian Market Read MoreThree high-school students who cleaned up an oil spill on a river using fibres from a local kapok tree have won first prize in a national environment contest. Phan Phuoc …
Vietnam’s Students Represent for Swedish Environment Contest Read MoreOn 31 May 2007 Finland Ambassador to Maldives Asko Numminen and Vietnam Ambassador to Maldives Vu Quang Diem presented Letters of Credence at President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s Office. The President …
Finland and Vietnam Ambassadors to Maldives Present Credentials to PM Read MoreTo put this statement in action, Pangrekar introduced two ambassadors to a local education department official recently to symbolically commence Ericsson Philippines’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity in the area …
Ericsson Supports More Money for Philippine’s Education Read MoreBased on The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s 2006 statistics, the number of tourists from the new target markets has increased by more than 20% from 2005. Arrivals from Eastern Europe …
Finnish Tourism to Increased 29 % Read MoreThe Thai government reckons that Sweden is willing to hand over information about militant Muslims in the country to Thailand’s military junta, according to Thai newspaper The Nation. However, Swedish …
Thailand Misinterpreted Sweden Read MoreJotun’s sales this interim period (1 January – 30 April) totalled NOK 2,872 million, up NOK 420 million compared to the same period in 2006, while operating profit increased from NOK …
Jotun Continues to Grow Read MoreThe Malaysian mobile operator Maxis has commissioned Nokia Siemens Networks to integrate, deliver and host the interactive mobile game “Master of Maya”. The game, which will be launched by Maxis …
Nokia to Supply Interactive Mobile Game for Maxis Malaysia Read MoreOn 29 May 2007 a Singapore court ordered a 36 years old Finnish man, Antti Kristian Waroma to pay 331 dollars in compensation to his wife for cutting off her …
Singapore Court Fines a Finn for Cutting Cheating Wife’s Hair Read MoreAt the meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh congratulated the outgoing ambassador for his diplomatic achievements in the Lao PDR. The Prime Minister said that …
Swedish Ambassador Bids Farewell to Laos’ PM Read MoreBroström has been present in Asia since 1998 and gradually built up a product tanker operation based on vessels in the 40,000 to 50,000 dwt range from its office in …
Broström Expands Further in Asia Read MoreThe Norwegian government has provided to the tune of NOK 11 million (US$1.7 million) in aid to support the second phase of an administrative reform project in northern Ninh Binh …
Norway Provides NOK 11ml to Improve Vietnam’s Administrative reform Read MoreA memorable celebration will be on 21 June 2007 at Oslo City Hall. H.M. King Harald V has been invited to attend as well as representatives of the Government and …
Nordmanns-Forbundets Centennial Celebration Read More“For over 60 years, Saab has had a rich history of innovation and technological breakthroughs. That’s how they’ve created such successful cars today,” says Ong Lay Ling, Managing Director of …
Saab’s New Print Campaign in Singapore Read MoreDesigners should look into consumers’ needs and not rely purely on the technical idea of designing a product that does not fulfil their needs, says Henrik Otto.He said the approach …
Sweden’s Design Urges Malaysia to Innovate Based on Consumers’ Needs Read MoreLabroy Marine Ltd said it has agreed to buy a 16.52 pct stake in Norway’s Master Marine for 27 mln sgd, equivalent to 109.08 mln nkr or 12.50 nkr per …
Singapore’s Labroy Marine Buys Norway’s Master Marine Share Read MoreDuring his visit, which began 25 May 2005, Tolgfors was scheduled to meet with his Indonesian counterpart Mari Elka Pangestu, to discuss ways to improve trade and investment between the …
Sweden Trade Minister to Visit Indonesia Read MoreAccording to Elisabeth Gjemmestad, a small congregation of approximately 30 Norwegian, their Khmer friends and family were gathered together on 17 May in Phnom Penh.The celebration started with a parade …
Norwegian National Day in Cambodia Read MoreThe focus of the Minister’s trip in South East Asia (Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia) is discussions on trade policy (the free trade agreement EU-ASEAN and WTO) and trade and investment …
Swedish Minister Visits Singapore Read MoreA 71 year old Danish resident of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, Paul During, was on Friday 25 May 2007 found murdered in his home. The Dane was found by …
71 Year Old Dane Murdered in Chiangmai Read MoreThe Thai Foreign Ministry has been closely monitoring the movements of Thais allegedly involved in Thailand’s southern unrest in Europe, particularly in Sweden, ministry spokesman Tharit Chalungvat was quoted by …
Thai Government’s Monitoring Exiled Rebels in Sweden Read MoreThe service will become possible on satellite telephones provided at each seat of the airline’s new Airbus A340 aircraft, to be delivered in June. It will first be available on …
Finnair to Provide Messaging on Flights Read MoreEvery time furniture giant Ikea sells an Ensta or Jokkmokk dining set in Malaysia, Datuk Kimble Yao hears cash registers ring. One in three pine dining sets Ikea Damansara sells …
Malaysia’s Furniture Exporter Banks on RM900m Ikea Deal Read MoreBetween 1 June to 31 August 2007, the Embassy will only be open in the mornings as follow:Monday-Friday09.00-12.00For more information please contact the Embassy. http://www.swedenabroad.se/Start____7360.aspx
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore Changes Opening Hours Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) has selected three Vietnamese theatres, HCM City’s Drama Theatre and the Small Stage Theatre and Hanoi’s Youth Theatre, to implement a project titled Children’s …
SIDA Supports Theatrical Project for Disadvantaged Children in Vietnam Read MoreIn Malaysia an education in computing is popular with girls and computing is considered a suitable career for women. In Norway, however only few girls choose computing as major subject. …
Malaysia -Where Computing is Cool for Girls Read MoreTwo Norwegian Carmen Nestad and Marcel Ingles are part of 27 delegates from the People’s International Observers’ Mission (People’s IOM), representing 12 countries from throughout the world. They were dispatch …
Credible Elections are Impossible in Philippines Read MoreA summer’s collection by Pilgrim, a famous Danish jewellery brand was launched early in May 2007 in Singapore. Annemette Markvad and Thomas Adamsen established Pilgrim in 1983 by traveling around …
Danish Jewellery Collection Launched in Singapore Read MoreThe first unit of Nokia E90 Communicator sold in an auction on 16 May 2007 in Jakarta, Indonesia. A businessman, Hartono Gunawan, won the auction by offering the amount of Rp45, 000,000 …
First Nokia E90 Sold in Indonesia Read MoreNorway has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations and believes that reforms are important in order to strengthen the organisation. Norway‘s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg was also …
Norway Contributes $25mil for Pilot Project Including Vietnam Read MoreThree burglars broke into Renato Petruzzi’s house on 16 May 2007 according to Lumpini Police Station. A loyal housekeeper, Suwat Cokejinda, bravely fought back caused one burglar dead and another …
Swedish Business Man’s House Got Robbed Read MoreIf you ever accidentally drop your mobile phone and it goes into pieces, you will find a green circuit board inside. This is when Mr Martti Ranin, a Finn, comes …
A Finn, who knows his Mobile Business Read MoreThe Khmer Rouge mass killing has left Cambodia with many widows and high number of women headed households particularly in Siem Reap Province.“This is one of the main reasons why …
A Danish Farmer to Help Women Empowerment in Cambodia Read MoreThe exhibition displays artworks of artists from Indonesia, Thailand and China, is held at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma from 17 February to 27 may 2007. The aim of this exhibition …
Wind from the East Read MoreThe Improving Life: The design of Swedish innovation was officially opened on May 9 2007 with number of Swedish key persons and key members of the media present to listen …
Learning more about Swedish Innovations Read MoreFinnair has launched a new Finnair Corporate Programme which promises to provide many benefits for corporate company such as discounts on flexible tickets, six months tracking period and personalized web …
Finnair- New Programme, New Office Read MoreElisabeth Gjemmestad is a Norwegian living in Phnom Penh, a mother of two grown up sons, the oldest a well known Musher at The silent Way located in the North …
The Busiest Grandmother in Cambodia Read MoreHenrik Olsson is not much of a city guy, instead he prefer living in a quiet country side where everything is not so busy and overtake by capitalism or tall …
Small Hotel with a Big Heart Read MoreYou can say that Tasty Thai is a very first franchise Thai fast food concept with self counter-service restaurants. The kick part is that the idea started by a Swedish …
Tasty Thai – A Healthy Business Opportunity Read MoreJesper Clausen graduated a master degree in Biology with a strong focus on Aquaculture from University of Copenhagen, Denmark in 2001. He’s now working at the Food and Agriculture Organization …
An Aqua Dane in Bangkok Read MoreCurrent relations between Denmark and Viet Nam are developing on a right track, changing from assistance by the Scandinavian country to comprehensive cooperation between both nations, especially economic ties, remarked …
Denmark to Share Vietnam Energy Saving Experience Read MoreThe maritime industry is important to both countries, so the two leaders agreed it would be useful for academic institutions from both sides to explore opportunities for cooperation in maritime …
Singapore and Norway Hope to Cooperate on Maritime Research Read MoreIndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg told a joint press conference after meeting on March 29 that the two countries had many common things …
Norway Aims to Bolster Relationship with Indonesia Read MoreThe diplomat made the remarks while meeting with the Danish Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Ulrik Federspiel, who is in Vietnam for a visit from March 28 to …
Diplomat Calls Denmark Important Partner of Vietnam Read MoreNorway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will begin a three-day state visit to Indonesia on March 28, to boost trade ties and tour reconstruction areas the of tsunami-hit Aceh province.Before this …
Norway’s PM to Visit Indonesia Read MoreA national helmet wearing campaign in Vietnam is to be launched the 29 March 2007. The objective of the campaign is to decrease the number of traffic caused brain injuries …
Wear the Helmet – No Excuses Read MoreNorwegian communications, IT, and media company Telenor and its partner Immarsat have tied up with the Vietnam Maritime Communications and Electronics Company (Vishipel) to bring the country’s first BGAN service.Weighing …
Vietnam’s First Internet via satellite in corporation with Norway Read MoreThe World Bank (WB) has approved a US $50 million interest-free credit to support the Vietnamese government’s efforts to reduce poverty among its ethic minorities and communities in remote and …
Sweden and Finland to Co-finance World Bank’s Project in Vietnam Read More