Love for Denmark
Despite being a Thai national who has never been to Denmark, Keerati Thanomsatsana loves the country and speaks Danish fluently. On the way to see a client one afternoon on …
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SKAGEN DENMARK – Boosting Danish Design in Asia
Beyond a sleek minimalist look, Danish design encompasses a mindset, a philosophy which adds new dimensions to the general perception of design worldwide. With its distinctive Danish design, SKAGEN DENMARK …
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Air France and KLM’s new Commercial Director – Aiming for the best
Air France and KLM’s new Commercial Director, Mr. Matthieu Tetaud, has recently moved to Singapore. He shares with ScandAsia the airline’s vision and talks about its expansion in Scandinavia. AIR …
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New Danish coach for Thailand’s national handball team
Thailand’s national handball team has appointed Danish national Mr. Carsten Carlstedt as its new chief coach. With over 25 years of experience in coaching, Carsten hopes to take the team …
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SWEA Charity Swap in Beijing
SWEA Charity Swap was for the first time held in Beijing on September 25. At the event, clothes and accessories donated from SWEA’s members and friends were available for sale. …
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The EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement in progress
On September 20, the EU and Singapore released the text of comprehensive free trade agreement (EUSFTA). Singapore is the EU’s largest trading partner in ASEAN and EU Singapore’s second largest. …
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Young Swede killed in tragic crash in Rayong
On September 22, police received a report from Phutasart rescue about an accident on highway number 3145 which resulted in death of a young Swede named Mr. Jhon Olov Eddie …
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Scania opens office in Yangon, Myanmar
Swedish manufacturer of heavy trucks and buses “Scania” has recently expanded its business in Myanmar with the opening of a new office and service center in Yangon. The inauguration ceremony of …
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Inspiring Artist Mikael Avatar
Despite having cerebral palsy, Swedish artist Mikael Avatar lives his life with a positive force and has achieved much more than the average person. He broke the world record long …
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SWEA’s members in Beijing walk on Great Wall of China
On September 5, Swedish Women’s Educational Association (SWEA) in Beijing gathered 17 of its members to walk the wild stretch of the wall between Lianhuachi and Mutianyu. With a clear sky …
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Danish Minister for Higher Education opens “Denmark Day” in Beijing
On September 17, the Danish Minister for Science, Innovation and higher Education, Morten Østergaard, opened ”Denmark Day” event at Peking University in Beijing, helping Danish higher education institutions and companies …
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SAAB inaugurates its Asia Pacific HQ office in Bangkok
On September 17, Defence and security company Saab inaugurated its Asia Pacific Headquarters office on the 24th floor of Two Pacific Place building on Sukhumvit road, Bangkok. The event was held …
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Denmark Cambodia Business Club launched in Cambodia
A Denmark Cambodia Business Club has recently been established in Cambodia with the aim to promote business between Denmark and Cambodia. Go4 Bunker has made an initiative to set up …
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Lebanese-Swedish Hezbollah suspect jailed for two years and eight months
In January last year, Lebanese-Swedish Atris Hussein was arrested by Thai Police for having nearly 2.8 tonnes of ammonium nitrate and urea-based fertilizer in his possession at the house he …
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Swedish pet food ‘Husse’ expands into Thailand
Swedish home-delivery pet food “Husse” has recently expanded its operations in Asia. Entering the Thai market this year, it will bring high quality pet food to pet lovers’ doors. For …
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Chinese Premier meets Finland’s PM
On September 11, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen on the sidelines of the annual Summer Davos Forum in the northeast China city of Dalian. …
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CSR collaboration between Sweden and Chinese state-owned enterprises
The Centre of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing and Stated-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), in collaboration with the Swedish Institute and Centre …
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Danish ambassador visits Hebei with Danish-Swedish business delegation
The Danish Ambassador to China, Mr. Friis Arne Petersen, visited Shijiazhuang the capital of Hebei province on September 11 with a Danish-Swedish business delegation. In Shijiazhuang, the Ambassador met Vice …
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Danish Minister for Business and Growth visits China
The Danish Minister for Business and Growth, Mr. Henrik Sass Larsen, visited China on September 5-10. The aim was to strengthen the economic ties between Denmark and China through a …
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Swedish firm SCA buys tissue-maker Vinda to expand in China
Swedish paper and hygiene product maker SCA Group Holding BV said it would buy the remaining shares in Hong Hong-listed tissue maker Vinda International Holdings for HK$8.65 billion (US$1.12 billion) …
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Swedish embassy participates in launch of EUNIC-Bibliobus
EUNIC Thailand and EU joined forces with the BMA and launched the “EUNIC-Bibliobus” in Bangkok on September 11. The mobile library contributed to Bangkok World Book Capital 2013 was officially ready to …
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The Royal Thai Air Force receives last batch of Gripen jets
Despite one of the Gripen jets being hit by lightning in India on the way from Sweden to Thailand, the three planes safely landed in Thailand on September 4. As …
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Danish ambassador and Novo Nordisk met with Thailand’s Deputy PM
On September 4, Danish Ambassador to Thailand Mr. Mikael H. Winther, Commercial Counsellor Asbjørn Christiansen and Senior Commercial Officer Nantima Angkatavanich from the Trade Council at the Royal Danish Embassy together with …
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Swedish MPs visit Bangkok
In the first week of September, Swedish Moderate Party MPs Anti Avsan and Isabella Jernbeck visited Bangkok. During their five days in Bangkok, the MPs visited the Klong Prem prison, …
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TSCC networking back in business
The summer is over and it’s time for the Swedes to get back in business. On September 5, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce held the first monthly networking event after …
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IKEA holds the biggest IKEA catalogue launch in Thailand
On August 27, IKEA Bangna held the biggest IKEA catalogue launch in Thailand, with over 1.2 million copies of the 2014 catalogue ready to be delivered to homes throughout Bangkok. …
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Thai students will compete at the 2013 International Stockholm Junior Water Prize Finale
Four Thai students namely Cattaliya Laohapotjanart, Thanwarat Jantiwatkun and Patnarin Kattiyasuwong will represent Thailand at the 2013 International Stockholm Junior Water Prize finale, to be held at the World Water …
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Sweden’s Ericsson says Thailand is no. 1 in region for smartphones, tablets use
Thailand is poised to experience the strongest growth in smartphone and tablet use in Southeast Asia this year, says a report by Sweden’s Ericsson. The report said the penetration rate …
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Tropical storm Jebi expected to hit northern Vietnam Saturday morning
The National Hydro-meteorological Forecasting Centre reported that tropical Storm Jebi was about 430 km southeast of Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracels) archipelago, with winds of between 75-88 kmph near its center. …
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Danish architect firm BIG coming to Malaysia in September
Famous Danish architect and head of the architectural practice BIG, Bjarke Ingels, is coming to Malaysia in September to attend the World Class Sustainable Cities 2013 Conference on 24 September …
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Norway to fund forestry projects in Vietnam
Vietnam will receive US$30 million from the Government of Norway to conduct the second phase of the National UN-REDD Programme to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. The support was …
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Genting Hong Kong and other shareholders to sell 23 million Norwegian Cruise Line shares
Passenger cruise ship operator Genting Hong Kong Ltd said on July 31 it and other shareholders will sell a total of 23 million shares in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. …
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Chinese Cultural Tour in Northern Europe kicks off in Reykjavik
The Chinese Cultural Tour in Northern Europe, an event to promote Chinese culture, had its grand opening ceremony in the world-renowned Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, on July 20. …
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Swedish Lundin Petroleum in Indonesian block swap
Sweden’s Lundin Petroleum has agreed on a new production sharing contract off Indonesia to replace existing acreage that has been declared a protected area. The company said on July 30 …
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Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) expands in Europe and China, building Supercharger in Norway
Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), a California-based electric car manufacturer, has just started their deliveries for the European market. The company announced on July 27 that its Supercharger station in Europe …
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Norway supports Vietnam’s first Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies Training Program in cooperation with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. The program focuses on training Vietnamese professionals who …
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Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites young journalists to Finland in August
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has invited 19 young foreign journalists and journalism students to attend the 21st Foreign Correspondents’ Programme (FCP) in Finland. The training programme provides an opportunity …
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Music for kids
Danish musician Jeff Thomsen is the man behind Music 4 kids, an annual event gathering great bands to perform music to support kids at Father Joe’s project in Klong Toey. …
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IKEA meatballs back on the menu in Thailand
Swedish meatballs are back on the menu at the IKEA Bangna store restaurant. The IKEA meatballs will be available for sale in Thailand again on Friday, 2 August 2013. The …
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Thai students receive scholarships to study in Sweden
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has recently presented the first two MBA scholarships for Thai students; Mr. Kanin Sasivongpakdi (2nd from the left) and Ms. Kanyanut Sukpool (2nd from the right) to study in …
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IKEA brings Swedish crayfish party fun to Bangkok
To celebrate Swedish roots, IKEA Bangna is holding the first Swedish Crayfish Party on Friday August 16. The party will take place from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. “We’re pleased to host …
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Nordic informal summer lunch in Hong Kong
Organised in turn among the four chambers of commerce (Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark), Nordic Informal Summer Lunch is held every Friday in July in Hong Kong. The summer lunch …
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Yara beats profit forecast on record fertilizer deliveries
Yara, the world’s biggest nitrogen fertiliser maker by sales volume, said strong demand from farmers for its premium crop nutrients helped offset pressure on prices from Chinese competitors. The Norwegian …
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Stora Enso delays China investment to protect cash
Finnish paper and packaging group Stora Enso deferred a 1.6 billion euro ($2.1 billion) project in China in a move to safeguard cash flow that analysts said pointed to a …
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Carcass at Beijing Dance Festival 2013
Commissioned by Ibsen International for the project Ibsen in China 2013, produced by Phoenix Conceptual Theater (Norway) in co-operation with Simon Abbe Dance Company (China/Cameroon), “CARCASS” will be presented for …
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Susanna Leinonen Company to perform in Beijing
The renowned Finnish contemporary dance groups Susanna Leinonen Company has been invited to the distinguished Beijing Dance Festival on 26 July 2013. The company is performing Leinonen’s work Blinded Mind, which combines film and dance …
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Opening of Sandvik Coromant Productivity Center
Hosted by Southeast Asia General Manager Jean-Louis Macey, the grand opening of Sandvik Coromant Productivity Center in Bangkok was held on July 10 in presence of Swedish ambassador Klas Molin. …
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Stora Enso is suffering from falling demand from print media in Europe. The group said it wanted to accelerate its development in China after receiving Chinese approval to build two …
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Maersk’s massive container vessels to deploy on Asia-Europe route
Maersk Line has deployed the world’s largest container ship on its China services to serve the nation’s growth in foreign trade. The first of the series of Triple-E vessels owned …
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Nokia misses estimates; sales to China halve
Finnish mobile maker Nokia shipped fewer phones than forecast in the second quarter, despite a 32 percent rise in sales of its flagship Lumia smartphone. Shares traded down 4.26 percent after …
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