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Helsinki Business College, Finland’s leading private vocational institution, has launched the Creating Leadership programme in China to target middle management professionals looking to hone their qualifications. The Finnish educational institution …
Helsinki Business College goes China Read More
Immigrants make up 12 percent of the population – 593,000 people according to the annual report of Statistics Norway (SSB). If you include children of immigrants born in Norway, the number is …
Immigrants and their children now 14 pct. of Norway’s population Read More
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 …
Thai students receive scholarships to study in Sweden Read More
Swedish experts have warned that a newly discovered flu virus in China shows worrying signs that it could spread around the world this autumn. “The virus seems new to …
Swedish experts warn of new global bird flu virus Read More
Rare earth giant China is concerned that Greenland will become a major competitor in this field of activity, according to analysts. They argue that Chinese President Hu Jintao’s recent three-day …
China recognises Greenland’s rare earth potential Read More
The alleged killer of a New Zealand man stabbed to death in Pattaya, Thailand has changed his name to Andreas Karlsson and moved to the small town of Nynashamn. In …
Swedish murder suspect changed his name and moved to small town Read More
IKEA has become the largest foreign landowner in China. The China division of the Dutch interior decor firm with Swedish roots has opened 12 retail outlets in the country, with …
IKEA becomes biggest foreign landowner in China Read More
Swedish company Probi and BiO-LiFE, a healthcare company in vitamin and dietary supplements category, have entered into a partnership agreement to launch a probiotic product within the gastrointestinal field in …
Swedish Probi and BiO-LiFE partner to launch probiotic medicine in Malaysia Read More
China has by far the most Internet users in the world while Scandinavian countries top the penetration rate. In percentage terms, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have the highest Internet penetration, …
China has most internet users – Scandinavia tops internet penetration rate Read More
The Appeals Court in Thailand on Monday sentenced a Thai witch doctor to six years in prison for the murder of Duangsamorn, who had lived in Denmark over twenty years before …
Witch Doctor convicted of murder of Thai-Danish woman Read More
On the night of July 16, a passenger train of State Railways of Thailand (SRT) from Bangkok to Chiang Mai derailed in the mountainous area of Phrae province in the …
No injured Scandinavians in train accident in north of Thailand Read More
Sweden’s food safety watchdog said on Tuesday it had found “extremely high” levels of arsenic in a Chinese herbal remedy, posing a “very serious health hazard.” The news was reported …
Arsenic found in a Chinese herbal product Read More
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, five Vietnamese students participated in the International Physics Olympiad 2013 in Denmark from July 5-15. All of them won medals, including two …
Vietnamese students win gold medals at International Olympiad in Denmark Read More
Thais who go to Sweden to work as berry-pickers are being mistreated and sometimes return with debts they have to pay for the rest of their lives, according to a …
Many Thai berry pickers in Sweden face huge debts Read More
Scientists from a Norwegian aquaculture research institute will help Myanmar fish farm operators raise hatchlings to offset declining stocks of hilsa shad, a staple food in rural areas, the Myanmar …
Norway to assist fish farmers in Myanmar Read MoreIt is no longer just European and American scientists who are handling petri dishes and microscopes in the Danish research laboratories. Chinese scientists, it seems, have developed a soft spot …
Danish universities popular among Chinese scientists Read MoreSwedish home and professional appliance company Electrolux recently announced the top 20 semi-finalists for its Electrolux Design Lab 2013 competition, and making the cut are a handful of young designers …
Young Asian designers create unconventional air cleaners for Electrolux contest Read More
On 11 July 2013, a Swedish man called the embassy to inform of his suicide plan. Police rushed to his apartment and found a naked body with head covered in …
Swede called the embassy before committing suicide in Pattaya Read MoreCambodian opposition group, Denmark-based Khmer National Liberation Front (KNLF), has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing Prime Minister Hun Sen of “crimes against humanity.” The opposition …
Denmark based opposition group accuses Cambodian PM of crimes against humanity Read MoreRecord numbers of berry pickers are coming to Finland. The largest group is from north-east Thailand, which is the poorest region of the country. Annual incomes there are small, …
Record number of Thai berry pickers to Finland Read MoreIn the province of Hebei, almost near the border of Mongolia, some 300,000 music lovers gather in the grasslands of Zhangbei for the InMusic Festival every year. The festival …
Roskilde inspired music festival biggest in China Read More
To celebrate the Swedish Midsummer, IKEA Bangna offered a free flower headband workshop to participating guests at G Floor from 10am to 7pm on Saturday 22 June. Many Thais participated …
Swedish Midsummer celebration at IKEA Bangna Read More
Philippine police are filing charges against a 22-year-old waiter accused of raping a 15-year-old Norwegian tourist at the beach resort he works at. Senior Inspector Ryan Retutar says the suspect …
Waiter at Philippine beach resort suspected of raping 15-year-old Norwegian girl Read MoreThe Danish shuttler Peter Gade, the former world No. 1, was in Manila on June 28-30 to grace the FDG Cup where he played in an exhibition match against Lee Chong Wei …
Danish Peter Gade played exhibition match in Manila Read MoreThe public prosecutor has decided not to press charges of trafficking in a case where the Oslo University Hospital is accused of having exploited three Filipino workers. The attorneys of …
Filipino trafficking charges against Norwegian hospital dropped Read MoreWhat ever became of the millions, which Iluminada Bovbjerg, the woman behind Denmark’s biggest case of human smuggling, made on smuggling 493 men and women from the Philippines into Europe? …
Danish authorities give up search for human smuggling fortune in Philippines Read More
The Haining city government and Rovio, a Finnish entertainment media company and producer of the Angry Birds game, announced recently that China’s first real-life Angry Birds theme park will open …
Angry Birds theme park to open in Haining, Zhejiang Read MoreA Swedish citizen of Lebanese origin on Tuesday denied links to the Hezbollah movement during his trial on charges of breaking Thailand’s weapons laws. Atris Hussein, 48, was arrested …
Swedish citizen denies Hezbollah link in Thai court Read MoreDanish scientists have taken yet another small step in finding a cure for HIV. A preliminary clinical experiment confirms a thesis of Danish scientists that a new medicine can activate …
Danish breakthrough in the fight against HIV revealed in Malaysia Read MoreA 37-year-old Swedish national is currently charged with stabbing an Australian to death in Thailand. The Swedish post Aftonbladet met with the Swede in prison where he confessed to …
Swede admits to murder in Khao San, Thailand Read More
An appeals court in the Philippines has rejected an appeal by Swedes Stefan Sederholm, 33, and Andrew Solemo, 37, with a request for a new trial. They are now left …
Swedes sentenced to life in prison for Filipino cyber-brothel Read More
Swedish CENTEC Vietnam together with Swedish companies participated in the VietFish Fair held in Ho Chi Minh City on 25-27 June 2013. CENTEC is established as a project under the …
Swedish CENTEC Vietnam at VietFish Fair 2013 Read More
Swedish manufacturer Electrolux, Australian airline Qantas and American Fortune 500 company Emerson are investigating claims that they bought headphones and other electrical appliances that were made by Chinese inmates in …
Electrolux questioned for having their electrical appliances made by Chinese forced labour Read More
Norway became the first contracting State to the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009. The Hong Kong Convention is aimed at ensuring …
Norway is first to accede to Hong Kong ship recycling treaty Read MoreTwo Australian men who faced attempted murder charges in a shooting incident on the Thai resort island of Phuket have received suspended jail sentences. John Edward Cohen, 33, from …
Phuket – Aussies convicted of attempted murder of Dane Read More
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on 23 June 2013 in its annual report that China now has 250 nuclear warheads, compared to 240 in 2012, adding that …
China, India and Pakistan have increased their nuclear arsenals Read More
Thailand has been removed from a list by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of countries that needed improvements to meet global standards on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing …
Thailand withdrawn from money laundering list Read More
To mark the 200th anniversary of famous Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s birthday and to create an understanding of his works in a Chinese context, a new exhibition of Søren Kierkegaard’s …
Søren Kierkegaard exhibition opening in Beijing Read MoreThe city of Nanjing in eastern China has started construction of Nanjing Green Lighthouse. The building is inspired by Copenhagen Green Lighthouse – Denmark’s first CO2 neutral building. Yesterday, the …
China builds copy of Danish green building Read MoreDanish quality is appreciated in China. Yesterday Xinhua News Agency published a special report on Danish pig production saying that “the Danish pork is well known for high safety and …
Danish pig quality makes headlines in China Read MoreInvestigation police officers from Pai district from Mae Hong Sorn province were able to arrest a Danish man who smuggled the most addictive drugs heroin and marijuana or cannabis. On …
Dane arrested for smuggling heroin in Thailand Read MoreThe Danish documentary ”The Act of Killing” continues to impress and and Joshua Oppenheimer now receives award in Myanmar. The critically acclaimed documentary tells the story of the 1965 purges …
Aung San Suu Kyi delivers award to Danish documentary Read MoreChildren with the Experimental School Affiliated to Capital Normal University in Beijing recite a part of their classical reading text on June 14, 2013. Established Chinese publishers and children’s book …
Chinese publishers recommend Astrid Lindgren books Read More
In August last year, Mr. Robert Hollick, 43, from New Zealand was stabbed to death after a bar fight over a dog in Pattaya, Thailand. Thai police arrested and charged …
Thai police seek to extradite Swedish murder suspect Read MoreMembers of the University of the Philippines performing group Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi) are preparing for Norway’s Førde Traditional and World Music Festival (Førde internasjonale folkemusikkfestival). The festival runs from …
Filipino music ensemble prepares Norwegian music festival Read MoreThe Swedish film “Reliance”, directed by William Olsson, has emerged as the top-ranked entries at the Shanghai International Film Festival’s Golden Goblets awards, taking home three prizes. The Jury …
Swedish movie”Reliance” won Golden Goblet Awards Read More
On Thursday 20 June 2013 at 1pm, the Pullutant Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore reached a record high of 371, indicating the hazardous level of the air pollution in city. …
Smoke haze from forest fires in Sumatra hits Singapore Read More
Experienced Swedes share their experiences The Swedish couple Mrs. Gunilla and Mr. Håkan Kolmodin who has worked and lived in Thailand for many years wanted to settle down in Thailand …
Advice for property buyers in Thailand Read MoreBlacklisted journalist Bertil Lintner returns to Burma after nearly 30 years Long a fierce critic of the authoritarian military government, Lintner believes only Aung San Suu Kyi can unite …
Swedish blacklisted journalist returns to Myanmar for book launch Read MoreSwedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson shook his head after being asked if he was interested in coaching China’s national soccer team. “No – I was too shocked by China’s 1-5 …
Swedish coach not interested in Chinese national football team Read More