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An intoxicated Danish was arrested on Jan 7 in P. Burgos, Makati City, the Philippines for calling women demeaning words and the police fake. Nicolaj Kristensen, 37, was charged with …
Drunk Danish jailed for going berserk in the Philippines Read MoreThe implementation duration of the agreement between the Governments of Vietnam and Finland on forestry sector development cooperation program will be extended to December 31, 2013, according to the Office …
Finland-funded Forestry Sector Development Program extended for another year Read MoreThe Embassy of Finland in Hanoi has nominated artist Maritta Nurmi “Creative Person of the Year” on Wednesday, 18 December 2012. Nurmi has lived and worked in Vietnam for 18 …
Artist Maritta Nurmi nominated “Creative Person of the Year” in Vietnam Read More
A third-year student of the Hanoi University of Industrial Arts has won a logo design competition for the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Finland and Vietnam. “It is a …
Finland-Vietnam ties logo contest announced winner Read MoreVasaloppet festival, a Nordic winter game originated from Sweden, has seen its Chinese and foreign participants by folds in recent years after 11years. With only 200 participants in its inaugural …
Vasaloppet ski festival in China draws increasing crowds Read More
According to an announcement on DanCham website, Ms. Savija Pannark Korslund for personal reasons has resigned as Executive Director of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. Effecting on Jan 1, her resignation came after a year and a half of …
DanCham Executive Director Resigned Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia on Dec 13 opened a seminar arranged by CCOP, ITB, Geological Agency and Petrad in Bandung. Representatives from oil and gas regulatory and supervisory agencies, …
Norwegian Embassy pushes CO2 Storage Potential in Indonesia Read More
Call her the girl with no name. A 15-year-old is suing the Icelandic state for the right to legally use the name given to her by her mother. The problem? …
Icelandic girl fights for right to her own name Read More
The Finnish Embassy’s celebration of independence on Dec 6 was more subdued, because its Philippine embassy was closing on the same day. Ambassador Heikki Hannikainen noted that they had at …
A Finnish landmark in the Philippines Read More
Express bus drivers in Malaysia have been given guidelines on the playing of movies during trips, and failure to adhere to them could risk them being reported to the Commercial …
Swede’s complaint over ‘horror’ on express bus in Malaysia gets boost Read More
Thoresen Shipping, a Singapore-based leading owner and operator of dry bulk vessels, on January 3, announced the opening of its first commercial office in Denmark. The move represents Thoresen Shipping’s …
Thoresen Shipping opens European chartering office in Denmark Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador, John Nielsen and Vietnam’s Vice Minister of Justice, Hoang The Lien opened the 3rd Partnership Committee meeting of the Justice Partnership Programme on Dec 20. Representatives of …
3rd meeting of Justice Partnership Programme held in Hanoi Read More
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi on December 21 hold a conference to wrap up the fisheries sector programme support …
Denmark supports Vietnam’s sustainable development for fisheries sector Read MoreThe Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat and the Danish Ambassador for Vietnam John Nielsen on Dec 20, signed a 12-month extension for the DKK 230 million …
Denmark and Vietnam extend cooperation in Agriculture Read More[wzslider autoplay=”true”] On December 8, 2012, LEGO kicked off their Asian-wide competition “Build Your Own World” in the presence of H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and H.R.H. Crown Princess …
Danish royals kicked off LEGO building competition in China Read MoreThe Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Buildings, Martin Lidegaard, visited Beijing from the 17th – 18th of December to meet with fellow Chinese ministers and energy sector executives. During …
Denmark’s Climate, Energy and Buildings Minister discusses ‘green’ energy in China Read MoreVice Mayor of Copenhagen, Ms. Pia Allerslev, visited Beijing to follow up on Copenhagen’s sister city agreement with the Chinese capitol. The Vice Mayor of Culture and Leisure of Copenhagen, …
Copenhagen’s Vice Mayor visited Beijing Read MoreAfter a display at Met Museum in Manila, the Philippines, the acclaimed lithography works by Finnish artists will take Bangkok art scene by storm throughout January. The art exhibition ‘Contemporary …
Finnish Contemporary Lithography comes to Bangkok Read MoreBag-packers have been warned about the danger of drinking cocktails while on holiday in Indonesia after a tourist died. Swede Johan Lundin, 28, was poisoned by a mojito laced with …
Swedish tourist’s death sparks drinks alert in Indonesia Read More
The Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Archer-class submarine, RSS Swordsman, arrived at Changi Naval Base from Sweden on Dec 31. Chief of Navy, Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng, and other senior …
Submarine RSS Swordsman from Sweden returns to Singapore Read More
2013 was launched with a bang for a Danish family who was celebrating New Year in Krabi, Southern Thailand, when a gas cylinder in the hotel’s kitchen exploded at 7am …
Danish family escaped new year fire in Krabi Read MoreA Filipino scientist has received the highest prize from the Danish Optical Society (DOPS) for his current work with lasers and laser sensors. Peter John Rodrigo, a researcher for the …
Pinoy laser scientist wins Danish optics prize Read More
Norwegian Telenor ASA is not opposed to further increasing its stake in DiGi.Com Bhd but will decide on the exact percentage once the Malaysian Government issues more details on …
Telenor awaits to raise stakes in Malaysia’s Digi Read MoreVisa today announced that Visa cards will now be accepted at nearly 90 ATMs operated by Co-operative Bank and Kanbawza Bank across Myanmar. This represents significant progress for Myanmar’s electronic …
Myanmar banks join Visa ATM network Read MoreDespite having to endure the ill effects of jet lag due to a 12-hour flight from her hometown in Denmark to Kuala Lumpur, Sofie Mai Schmidt Dyrby remains on cloud …
Denmark’s Miss Tourism International ‘looks forward to experience Malaysia’ Read MoreResidents in a southern Swedish elderly home will soon get to cuddle up with a fuzzy seal from Japan. A robot seal, that is, which is meant to boost well-being …
Swedish elderly home welcomes Japanese robot seals Read MoreMore Finnish embassies are being eliminated as part of the government’s ongoing savings drive, reports YLE. Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee wanted, but was not granted, additional funding for the country’s …
Gov’t savings shrink Finland’s global embassy network Read MoreSweden’s small Arctic town of Kiruna has a surprisingly international airport with regular flights to London and Tokyo, but it has even bigger plans: to offer commercial space flights. Spaceport …
Swedish town eyes future as Europe’s gateway to space Read MoreSweden’s royal family says Princess Madeleine’s wedding will take place on Saturday, June 8, at the Royal Palace chapel in downtown Stockholm. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s youngest …
Sweden’s Princess Madeleine to marry next June Read MoreDanish sales firm LevelK has picked up international sales duties on “The Rocket,” an Australian-made film set in Laos. It is set for its world premiere in the Generations section …
LevelK to fire up The Rocket Read MoreA Danish national was killed while his live-in Filipina partner was wounded when unidentified perpetrators attacked them in their house in Agusan del Sur, police said Friday, December 21. Police …
Danish national killed in Agusan, the Philippines Read MoreA vendor sells news journals in downtown Yangon in December 2012. Denmark-based IMS says more training is needed to ensure that journalist can cultivate the country’s new freer media environment. …
“No secrets” about supporting Myanmar media, says Danish NGO Read More
Norwegian classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and German classification society Germanischer Lloyd have agreed to merge their respective businesses in 2013. The new entity will be called DNV GL …
DNV and GL announce merger Read MoreThe Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Villy Søvndal, visited China from 11th-13th December in order to further promote diplomatic relations with the Chinese government. As part of his official …
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs visits China Read MoreThe Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 1 – more popularly known as the “Air Passenger Bill of Rights” – is taking effect in the Philippines tomorrow, much to the relief and appreciation …
The Philippines welcomes “Air Passenger Bill of Rights” Read MoreIn order to provide better and more efficient service for all applicants, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing has opened a new Norwegian Visa Application Centre. The service is available …
New Norwegian Visa Application Centre in Beijing is open Read MoreEmbassy of Finland and Persatuan Kebajikan Pendidikan Kanak-Kanak Miskin, Lahad Datu dan Semporna, Sabah (PKPKM) signed an agreement on 17th of December 2012 to help stateless children to get better …
Finnish Embassy supports mobile education unit for Malaysian stateless children Read MoreMaureen Hoppers and Niklas Dahlberg from the Swedish Institute’s Study Scholarships Program visited Cambodia 3-7 December. They informed Cambodian students about the possibility to study at Master’s level at a …
Scholarship Opportunities in Sweden Read MoreJohn M. Johansen lived a good life with his wife and son in Pattaya, Thailand. But the world collapsed when he was accused of drug crimes and sentenced to over …
Nightmare in Thailand is over (but for how long?) Read MoreAt the Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation (MEDC)’ workshop on “Mechanisms and Policies for Agricultural Commodities,” representatives of Global Competitiveness Facility (GCF), a Danida supported program, presented in detail the experiences and best …
Danida supported approach for export value chain development Read MoreIt is a costly affair for the family to get the 22-year-old Norwegian Eric Bruem who is severely injured at a local hospital in Thailand back to Norway, says Doctor …
A flight to save Eric Read MoreThai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce will provide limited Master’s degree scholarships for two Thai students to pursue studies in Sweden in 2013. The grant will cover visa fee and a return …
Swedish Scholarships for Thai students Read MoreNational Environment Agency (NEA) and the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on collaboration in nuclear and radiation safety, emergency preparedness and response, Channel …
Singapore inks radiation safety collaboration with Denmark Read MoreWith waste one of the most concerning problems plaguing Palu, Central Sulawesi, and other cities in Indonesia, Palu municipality has established a partnership with Boras municipality in Sweden to build …
Indonesia teams up with Swedish city to tackle waste problem Read MoreTwenty Chinese journalists and editors from both general and art media showed up for a gathering at the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing Monday 10 December 2012. The theme was the …
Modern eyes on Munch Read MoreSilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will increase services across parts of its route network during the Northern Summer 2013 period (31 March 2013 – 26 October 2013) to …
SilkAir increases frequency for Northern Summer 2013 Schedule Read MoreSweden has two films shortlisted for the Oscars, the documentary Searching for Sugar Man by Malik Bendjelloul, and Goran Kapetanovic’s short film Kiruna-Kigali. This is the first time ever that …
Two Swedish films shortlisted for the Oscars Read MoreKon-Tiki, an action-adventure flick has become Norway’s first film to be nominated for the Golden Globe Awards in the Best Foreign-Language Feature category, announced on Dec 13. Kon-Tiki follows the legendary explorer …
Kon-Tiki becomes Norway’s first Golden Globe nomination Read MoreAs part of the celebration of the World Human Rights Day on Dec 10, the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam participated in ‘My Voice Counts,’ a campaign indicating the rights of all …
The Danish Embassy participates on the International Human Rights Day Read MoreTwo weeks ago, Robert Kronberg, chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam woke up to discover the association’s website has been washed away in total white background with one sentence appearing on …
What the hack: SSS website was hacked by an identified anonymous Read More