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To mark the 150th anniversary of the Foundation Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and the one year anniversary of its merger with Germanischer Lloyd (GL), DNV GL hosted a prestigious event …
DNV GL marks double milestone in safety, sustainability Read More
China Ming Yang Wind Power announced on June 12 that it has entered into a heads of agreement with Marin Energi Testcenter AS (“MetCentre”) to erect a 6.0MW Super Compact …
Chinese firm to install offshore wind turbine generators in Norway Read More
The Food Week in Jakarta, that took place last week was a good example of the contributions done by Danida. Most of what DBP does, however, is to assist with …
Danida Business Partnership in Indonesia(see video) Read More
“Denmark will disburse up to USD 90 million in ODA to Vietnam during 2014-2015,” informed Danish Ambassador John Nielsen at a press conference in Hanoi on Tuesday, June 10. The …
Denmark finances 90million USD to Vietnam Read MoreSweden takes a lead role at the energy- and envirotech expo EnerChina, taking place in Beijing 8-11 June. Showcasing Swedish solution in cleantech, the Swedish pavilion aims at helping China face …
Swedish cleantech solutions displayed at EnerChina expo Read More
The Danish Minister of the Environment Ms Kirsten Brosbøl visited Singapore last week during Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). The Minister had a tight programme with lots of interesting meetings …
Danish Minister of Environment visits Singapore Read More
Innovation House Shanghai has recently opened its doors to encourage Norwegian entrepreneurs, tech start-ups and small- and medium-sized companies to gain foothold and develop their businesses in fast-growing China. As …
Norwegian Incubator open in Shanghai Read More
DIGILE, the Finnish Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation in Internet Economy, broadens its offerings to the Finnish companies and organisations that are interested in business opportunities in China. …
DIGILE promotes, Sino-Finnish innovation partnership Read More
North Energy confirmed Thursday that it has signed a deal to sell a five-percent holding in Norwegian Sea production licenses 591 and 591B to Lime Petroleum Norway – a subsidiary …
Lime Buys Norwegian License Stakes Read More
Photographer: Disraporn Yatprom [wzslider autoplay=”true”] Do yourself a favour: Take time out to enjoy in the currently ongoing Scandinavian Food Festival at Westin Grande Sukhumvit! ScandAsia was privileged to be …
Savor the flavors of Scandinavia Read More
The Danish company Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,400 employees and more …
More Danish investments in Vietnam Read More
Thomas Harr, who has spent seven years at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered, returns home to Danske Bank as head of currency and raw-material analysis, finanswatch.dk wrote on May 3. …
Senior-analyst returns to Danske Bank after years in Singapore Read MoreScandinavian luxury lifestyle brand Georg Jensen recently treated privileged guests to an exceptional trip down memory lane in the fashion of a delectable visual feast. Held at the elegant and …
Georg Jensen marks 110th anniversary at Singapore bash Read More
Danish pension funds ATP and PKA say they are ready to invest in companies involved in oil extraction in Burma again, following the government’s change of stance on conditions in …
Danish pension funds to reinvest in Myanmar Read More
Malaysian mobile network operator Celcom Axiata has selected Finnish hardware vendor Nokia’s optimisation services to enhance its network, voice and data quality in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur. Under the …
Nokia to provide network optimisation services for Celcom Read More
Norway’s $860 billion sovereign wealth fund is diversifying investments toward Asian real estate markets. The fund is expected to pick two cities in Asia, including perhaps one of Chinese cities, …
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes Asia Real Estate Market Read More
The Ministry of Health and the Embassy of Denmark joined hands to organize a workshop on Diabetes on May 29. “Vietnam is among the countries in the world with the …
Novo Nordisk promotes diabetes awareness in Vietnam Read More
Swedish ball bearings company SKF Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Energy. The company said the agreement builds on an existing relationship under …
SKF signs strategic partnership with Chinese wind turbine maker Read More
The Danish fashion brand Soulland, held their grand opening of the first store outside of Copenhagen, yesterday, May 22, at the upscale Central Embassy Mall in Bangkok. The red carpet …
Grand Opening of Danish Fashion Brand Soulland store Read More
Thome Ship Management has reached a used milestone by taking over the full management of its first vessel to be flagged under the Danish International Ship Register. The technical and …
Singapore Thome manages its first DIS vessel Read More
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) is preparing an extensive investment to develop a new platform on the Phoenix architecture, which will be the base for future car models. This development …
Dogged by financing woes, NEVS halts Saab 9-3 production Read More
Katja Nordgaard, Norway’s current ambassador to Thailand and former envoy to Burma from 2010 to 2013, has been appointed as Executive Vice President in charge of Coporate Affairs at Telenor …
Norwegian ambassador to join Telenor Group in August Read More
This morning, May 21, The Malaysian Danish Business Council hosted a breakfast Dialogue, where the group CEO and publisher of The Edge, Mr. Ho Kay Tat, presented the subject on …
Breakfast dialogue on media challenges Read More
Total Access Communication PLC. or dtac today launched its Safe Internet initiative for Thailand to provide children and new users with the tools and awareness necessary to safely navigate the …
dtac/Telenor promotes safe internet for Thai children Read More
As part of the Innovative Sweden Exhibition, a 3-day SLC Creative Workshop was organised on 12-15 May 2014. The event took place at Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences’ (i3L) …
“Smart Living Challenge” in Jakarta Read More
Telecommunication services provider DiGi.Com Bhd (DiGi) has appointed Lars-Ake Norling as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective August 1, 2014. The company in a statement to Bursa Malaysia yesterday …
Telenor’s DiGi appoints new CEO for Malaysia Read More
Finnair customers will soon have the option of dropping their checked baggage at a self-service bag drop unit immediately after check-in. Together with Finavia, Finnair will install 10 self-service bag …
Finnair launches easy-to-use self-service bag drop machines at Helsinki Airport Read More
Denmark will be the first country to sell sausages and other heat-treated meat products in China. During his recent visit to China, Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Dan …
Denmark first in world to export sausages to China Read More
TripleNine, a Danish producer of fishmeal and fish oil, will build a new factory in China to produce fish meal for animal feed. The Danish company wants to gain greater …
Danish fishmeal producer builds factory in China Read More
Three activists from the Save Sarawak Rivers, the non-governmental rights organisation that is opposed to the state’s plan to build a series of hydro-electric dams, are now in Europe to …
Malaysian anti-dam activists take their fight to Norway, Switzerland Read More
Do you miss following your favorite home team live? Watching the Norwegian live knitting show? The Swedish Hollywood Wives? A quick search on the web shows there is a huge …
TV from your home country Read More
The first Swan ever sold to China, a Swan 60, has just been launched at Nautor’s Swan in Pietarsaari, Finland. The performance oriented 60-footer was commissioned by a Chinese owner …
Hi-end Finnish racing yacht sets sail for China Read MoreFBC Luncheon with Konecranes President and CEO Pekka Lundmark The President and CEO of Konecranes talked on May 7th at a FBC, Singapore, Luncheon on the topic “My two years …
FBC Luncheon with Konecranes Read More
The world’s smallest 5-mode LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation modem, the Ericsson M7450, is fully tested and certified by China Mobile First devices integrating the Ericsson M7450 will be on the …
China Mobile certifies Ericsson’s LTE advanced modem Read More
The Danish company Damco opened a new warehouse in Hai Phong in early May. Damco is a pioneer in the logistic sector in Vietnam with more than 400 employees and …
Denmark’s Damco invest in Hai Phong logistic hub Read More
Jakarta. United Tractors — a subsidiary of Astra International — and Scania showcased the Swedish manufacturer’s latest double- cabin bus to Jakarta government officials on Thursday, marking efforts by the …
Sweden’s Scania Seeks to Supply TransJakarta Buses Read More
Finnair is set to open a new Premium Lounge directly adjacent to the award-winning Finnair Lounge near Gate 36 in the non-Schengen area of Helsinki Airport. The Premium Lounge, designed …
Finnair puts finishing touches to new Premium Lounge Read More
Nordic airlines Norwegian and Finnair announced on Wednesday soaring losses in the first quarter amid controversies over measures to cut staff costs. Read more: Global Post
Finnair, Norwegian post soaring losses amid staff disputes Read More
The Chinese company CECEP has invested in Danish biogas technology to develop solutions that can reduce pollution from restaurant waste in Chinese cities. The Danish city of Nyborg has received …
Chinese company invests in joint biogas tech research in Denmark Read More
Sweden’s Bluewater™ brand and cutting-edge SuperiorOsmosis™ water purification technology will be launched in China at the Beijing ISH International Trade Fair, May 13-15, 2014, on booth E2-20 in the New …
Sweden’s Bluewater launches water purifiers in China Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy, the World Diabetes Foundation and Novo Nordisk and members of the medical profession met to discuss discuss potential solutions in order to improve outcomes for the …
Novo Nordisk launches diabetes awareness in Thailand Read MoreThe Norwegian branch of Coop has replaced all its stock of Yum Yum noodles with a new version of the product that does not contain palm oil. This is the …
No palm oil in Yum Yum in Norway Read More
The Danish government are blazing a trail in pursuing a renewable energy future and is hoping its success will rub off on others. Interviewed in Deutsche Welle online this week, …
China eyes Denmark’s district heating systems Read More
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems said on Friday it had received a 63 megawatt turbine order for a wind project in the Philippines. The order was for 21 …
Vestas receives 63 MW wind turbine order from Philippines Read More
At a time when the Chinese government is trying to punish Norway over a Nobel Peace Prize awarded in Oslo four years ago, one of China’s largest real estate developers …
Chinese travel firm keen on Norway Read More
Danish restaurant Noma, renowned for its devotion to local produce and innovative use of foraged ingredients, has once again topped Restaurant Magazine’s influential list of the “World’s 50 Best Restaurants.”
Copenhagen’s Noma regains title of world’s best restaurant Read MoreIn dealing with our ongoing process of aging we have to use all our remaining intellect, skills, strategies and tactics in order not to let go and let the alcohol …
Growing old: Any time soon Read More
Danish companies are going about their business wrongly when they outsource their production to cheap and low-wage markets like the ones found in China and India. There are bigger gains …
Danish researchers: Not worth outsourcing to China Read More
Swedish frontier and emerging markets specialist Tundra is launching a Vietnam fund – the first such actively managed product from any Scandinavian provider, the manager says. Reasons cited for the …
Sweden’s Tundra launches Vietnam fund Read More
The China-Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety (CTS), with Volvo Car Group in a leading role, is now starting a close-up study of driving behavior in the Chinese megacities Beijing …
Volvo studies driving behavior in Chinese megacities to improve safety Read More