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Danes see Malaysia gateway to thriving Asean consumer market

June 7, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Content Marketing - Leave a Comment

The 640-million strong ASEAN population has gained prominence in recent years as a promising consumer market, with a thriving young middle-class (median age of 29) becoming more urban. Nielsen has …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Manufacturing / Philippines / Services

Danish business minister Brian Mikkelsen, delegation visited the Philippines

May 17, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

A Danish delegation headed by The Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Brian Mikkelsen has visited the Philippines. Along the minister, the Confederation of Danish Industry, Healthcare Denmark, …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Malaysia

Finnish partner in Future of Healthcare 2018 conference

May 16, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI), with Malaysian-Finnish Business Council among its partners organised the ‘Future of Healthcare 2018: ASEAN-EU trends and opportunities’ conference during 14 – 16 May. …

Denmark / Healthcare / Myanmar / Trading & Logistics

Novo Nordisk to offer diabetis treatment to Myanmar children

May 12, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk will provide free treatment to Myanmar children suffering from type 1 diabetis. The treatment will include medicating the children with Novo Nordisk’s products but …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / International relations / Vietnam

Danish health minister visited Vietnam

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s Minister of Health, Ellen Trane Nørby was on an official two-day visit to Vietnam during 10-11 April. Her visit aimed at enhancing the bilateral comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and …

Community news / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish fitness opening first branch in Thailand

March 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Swedish fitness chain Fitness24Seven has opened the first branch in Thailand, more precisely at the Summer Hill Project in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district. The Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom accompanied …

Community news / General news / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand / Traveling around

Swedish hoteliers, 137 Pillars team host organic food, wellness festival

March 17, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Fans of all things healthy, organic, and any wellness modalities that support longevity should here take notice! 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is for the first time bringing its ‘Asian …

Business in Asia / Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Thailand

Embassy in Bangkok hosted Danish company Ellipse

March 14, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On 7 March 2018, the Danish Embassy, Bangkok in collaboration with a Danish company, Ellipse A/S and their business partner in Thailand, Filtech Enterprise 1994 PCL, hosted an Ellipse User …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Healthcare / Thailand

Danish pharmaceutical Meabco exhibited in Bangkok

February 4, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

In January, a representative from the Royal Danish Embassy, Bangkok together with Meabco A/S, a Danish pharmaceutical company, which developed an innovative anti-cancer drug, participated in a showcase of the …

Business in Asia / China / Healthcare / Sweden

AstraZeneca joins with Chinese investment fund to develop new medicines

January 14, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

AstraZeneca has announced a strategic joint venture with the Chinese Future Industry Investment Fund (FIIF) to form an equally-owned, stand-alone company in China to discover, develop and commercialise potential new …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Philippines

European Pavilion at Medical Philippines Expo

December 17, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

NordCham Philippines, together with the EU-Philippines Business Network put together the European Pavilion at Medical Philippines Expo in Manila (27 – 28 November) for EU companies exploring business opportunities in …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Energy / Food & Beverage / General news / Healthcare / Indonesia / International relations / Services / Sustainability

Rasmus Kristensen: Back in Asia – as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia

December 11, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Rasmus A. Kristensen arrived in Jakarta in September 2017 appointed as the new Danish Ambassador to Indonesia replacing Casper Klynge (who prematurely left in the summer to become Denmark’s first …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / Healthcare

China – Nordic Countries International Healthcare Summit

October 6, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The China – Nordic Countries International Healthcare Summit was organized in Shanghai in mid September 2017. Healthcare professionals gathered to speak for example about the Nordic Countries healthcare system, doctor …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Singapore

Finnish held Upgraded Health Singpore seminar

September 22, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On 20 September Finland hosted the Upgraded Health seminar in Singapore. Finding solutions to create a better and healthy future for all by building bridges between Helsinki and Singapore was …

Business in Asia / Education / Entrepreneurship / Finland / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Manufacturing / Services / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Finland and Helsinki comes to Singapore

September 8, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

– Brings huge delegation, hosting a range of events As Finland celebrates 100 years as an independent nation in 2017 the Nordic country is strongly stepping up cooperation and partnerships …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Singapore

Danish Ambassador, Singapore to give eldercare innovation speech

September 3, 2017September 3, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

H.E. Mrs Dorte Bech Vizard, Danish Ambassador to Singapore, will be part of the Opening Panel and give a speech about ‘Innovations in eldercare – a lifelong journey’ at the …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Education / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / Manufacturing / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Blue Ocean Robotics arrives to Asia via Singapore JV

September 3, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Blue Ocean Robotics (Denmark) on 14 August announced the opening of Blue Ocean Robotics SEA (Southeast Asia) with base in Singapore, where the needs of a rapidly ageing society and …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / International relations / Malaysia

Malaysian Ministry of Health in Denmark

August 24, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The Danish Embassy in Malaysia and the Director General of the Malaysian Ministry of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, is currently in Denmark to learn about Danish Healthcare and …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Education / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / IT Telecom / Thailand

Danish Ambassador suggests Thailand extends broadband to rural areas

August 7, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel met on 3 August 2017 with H.E. Secretary General of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand, Mr. Takorn Tantasith, repports the Embassy on its …

Healthcare / Staying healthy

Royal Pine TCM & Wellness Clinic: Traditional Chinese Medicine

July 7, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Mr. Wu Yue (Senior TCM Physician) Bachelor of TCM, Beijing TCM University (1989) Registered with TCM Practitioners Board (Singapore) • 30 years of clinical experience • Originally from China. Graduated …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Healthcare / Hospitality / News / Thailand

Falck Global Assistance opens office in Bangkok

June 18, 2017 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

This afternoon, 18 June 2017, Falck Global Assistance, will open a new 24/7 emergency response centre in Bangkok. With the opening, Falck Global Assistance has established a hub for its …

China / Denmark / Education / General news / Healthcare

Interactive children’s event at the Beijing Embassy

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

The Danish Embassy in Beijing focused on the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle for children during its “Happy, Healthy, Creative Children” event. On Sunday 21 May 2017, more …

China / General news / Healthcare / International relations / Norway

A Norwegian family in love with China: Former health minister tells his story

May 29, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

In 1902 the great grandfather of Dagfinn Høybråten, former Norwegian Minister of Health, left Norway for a life in China’s Hunan Province. Here, he became one of the first doctors …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Singapore

Suomi Finland 100 Singapore Active Ageing seminar

May 21, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Suomi Finland 100 Singapore seminar on Creating Solutions for Active Ageing – Together, gathered over 100 participants on 27 April. Ms. Pirkko Mattila, Minister of Social Affairs and Health of …

Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Vietnam

Novo Nordisk focus on lifestyle diseases in Vietnam

May 15, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

The improving living standards are affecting the health and disease patterns in Vietnam. There is a rapid increase in non-infectious diseases and lifestyle diseases such as cancer and diabetes. An …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / International relations / Singapore

Innovative Finnish solutions for Ageing Asia in Singapore

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

Better life for the growing elderly population was the big focus as 700 international and local industry representatives, government and community leaders were gathered in Singapore for the 8th International …

Finland / General news / Healthcare / International relations / Singapore

Networking in a Finnish forest in Singapore

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

As the first day of Ageing Asia Innovation Forum, AAIF, in Singapore was coming to an end, people gathered in what looks like a Finnish forest at Huone Events Hotel …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / International relations / Singapore

Finland minister attended Suomi Finland 100 Singapore seminar

April 29, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

A Suomi Finland 100 Singapore seminar on ‘Creating Solutions for Active Ageing – Together’, gathered over 100 participants on 27 April. Ms. Pirkko Mattila, Minister of Social Affairs and Health …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Healthcare / Thailand

Invitation to Danish Pavilion at Medical Fair 2017 Thailand

March 26, 2017March 26, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Danish Health Tech Group, part of Danish Export Association, in cooperation with the Royal Danish Embassy is inviting companies to join the Pavilion of Denmark at Medical Fair Thailand, 6 …

Community news / Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Singapore

Paying holistic attention to pain – Else Vistisen Therapy

March 4, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

Suffering from any chronic pain? Being aware of too high workload, with stress-related pain as a result, but not really doing anything about it? And what about the all too …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Singapore

Finland at Singapore International Ageing Asia Innovation Forum 2017

February 26, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

FinlandCare together with Suomi100 Singapore and the Finnish Embassy in Singapore will take part in the Ageing Asia Innovation Forum held in Singapore on 25 – 27 April 2017. Finland’s …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Hong Kong / International relations / Sweden

Swedish health and elderly care delegation in Hong Kong

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

On 15-16 February the Swedish health and elderly care delegation continued to Hong Kong, following two days in Singapore. Business Sweden brought Swedish companies over to Asia to participate in …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Thailand

Danish company discuss collaboration with Siriraj Hospital

February 14, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

OpenTeleHealth, a Danish company specialising in health monitoring, met with one of Thailand’s leading public hospitals, Siriraj Hospital on Wednesday 8 February 2017, accompanied by the Danish Embassy in …

Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Staying healthy / Thailand

Danish ambassador meets Thai minister for public health

February 3, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

Exploring possiblities for bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare On the 25th of January 2017, Denmark’s Thailand Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel met with Minister for Public Health, H.E. Clin. Prof. …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / Healthcare

Finnish diagnostics, medical diagnostics provider sets up in China

January 23, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Ginolis Ltd is a leading provider of assembly automation and high precision liquid handling solutions for the diagnostic and medical device industries. This Finnish company has announced the opening of …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Hong Kong / International relations / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish healthcare delegation to Singapore, Hong Kong

January 19, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Business Sweden in Southeast Asia kicks off 2017 by inviting companies to participate in an executive 4-day program within healthcare and innovation. A Swedish delegation will during 13-16 February visit …

Business in Asia / Education / Finland / General news / Healthcare / Manufacturing / Thailand

Team Finland Thailand, companies agree on actions

January 15, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Towards the end of 2016 thirty entrepreneurs and Team Finland network representatives gathered for an afternoon at the new residence of the Finnish Ambassador Satu Suikkari-Kleven in Bangkok. Their task …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Vietnam

Finnish-Vietnamese co-operation in elderly care takes off

January 6, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Holistic solutions in elderly care, covering remote population areas are increasingly in demand in the rapidly ageing Asian countries. Heta Hytönen, from FinlandCare program writes about Vietnamese-Finnish cooperation within elderly …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Singapore

Cycling Without Age – a right to wind in your hair

November 23, 2016November 25, 2016 - by Johannes Kjems - Leave a Comment

One of the many initiatives by Denmark within elderly welfare is ‘Cycling Without Age’, a project that takes elders on bike rides in trishaws as a way of getting them …

General news / Healthcare / Services / Singapore / Sweden

Scandic introduces “Design For All” in Singapore

November 22, 2016January 12, 2021 - by Johannes Kjems - Leave a Comment

Magnus Berglund, Scandic’s Director of Accessibility, was invited to speak at the AccessAbility Perspective Seminar in Singapore on 22 November. The event was arranged by the Embassy of Sweden in …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / International relations / Singapore

Elderly Friendly Societies by Design

November 16, 2016December 21, 2016 - by Johannes Kjems - Leave a Comment

On 15 November an event arranged by the Royal Danish Embassy took place at ParkRoyal hotel in Singapore.The focus of the meeting was elderly care and welfare initiatives for Singapore …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Healthcare / Indonesia

Danish healthcare business delegation in Indonesia

November 3, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

In mid-October 2016 a Danish healthcare business delegation visited Indonesia with the aim of building stronger relations between Danish companies and the Indonesian healthcare sector. The first ever delegation to …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Indonesia / Sweden

Upcoming Swedish healthcare Indonesia delegation

October 5, 2016October 10, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Business Sweden, Swecare Foundation, the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta and EIBN invites Swedish companies and brands to participate in a delegation to Indonesia with the purpose to capture the rapid …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Healthcare / Indonesia

Danish healthcare business delegation to Indonesia

July 12, 2016October 9, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The Danish Health Tech Group, of the Danish Export Association, in cooperation with the Royal Danish Embassy Jakarta is inviting to a delegation to Indonesia on 17 – 19 October …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Singapore

Singapore to boost public health with help from Denmark

June 17, 2016October 9, 2016 - by Maria Andreasdottir - Leave a Comment

S’pore being the second country in the world with most incidents of diabetes, the Health Promotion Board of Singapore aims to boost the public health in Singapore. After studying Denmark’s …

Healthcare / International relations / Malaysia / Sweden

Swedish Ministry of Health Malaysia visit

May 10, 2016October 9, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Swedish State Secretary Ms. Pernilla Baralt, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, visited Kuala Lumpur with a delegation one 4-6 May 2016. The program included meetings with Ms. Marianne Clark-Hattingh, …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Malaysia / Singapore

Finnish health sector on Malaysia and Singapore tour

March 16, 2016October 9, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

‘Is it time to reorganise South-East Asia’s health care system according to Finnish expertise – why not?’ Led by Päivi Sillanaukee, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Social Affairs and …

Business in Asia / Finland / Healthcare / Malaysia / Singapore

Finnish healthcare minister delegation to visit Malaysia and Singapore

February 22, 2016October 9, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

During 27 February until 4 March 2016 Finland’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health Ms. Hanna Mäntylä will visit Malaysia and Singapore in Feb-March 2016. Finpro has invited Finnish …

Community news / Healthcare

New Healthy Aging Clinic makes aging in Asia easy

October 16, 2015October 9, 2016 - by Maria Andreasdottir - Leave a Comment

Remember Beach Boys singing “would’nt it be nice if we were older“? Indeed it would. The new Healthy Aging Clinique to Bumrungrad International Hospital aims to make the gift of long …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand

Sweden helps to address Thailand’s future healthcare challenges as an ageing society

June 14, 2015October 9, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

With the focus theme ‘Healthcare Solutions For An Ageing Society’ the recent Swedish Healthcare delegation to Thailand and Vietnam was spot on, as Business Sweden’s Ambassador-led delegation met with public …