Finnish man found dead in Chiang Mai
On the afternoon of Tuesday 13 September 2016, the body of Perka Laine from Finland was found lying on the concrete floor next to the Arcade Inn hotel in Chiang …
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Danish artist to resolve conflicts and build peace
Among her in the classroom an FBI agent, a few teachers and an Indian police officer are sitting. But no artists have ever entered this room. And nor have any …
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Former Khmer Rouge supporter gives talk at Cambodian high school
On Monday 12 September 2016, Swedish Gunnar Bergström visited a Cambodian high-school to tell them about the mistake he made almost 40 years ago supporting Khmer Rouge. Gunnar Bergström is …
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Swede wins the Challenge Vietnam triathlon for women
The Challenge Vietnam triathlon was held in Nha Trang City in the Khanh Hoa province of Vietnam on September 11th. After 1.9 kilometers of swimming, 90 kilometers on bike and …
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Dreams come true for Swedish ambassador in Vietnam
In 1996 Pereric Högberg visited Vietnam for the first time and was positively surprised by the country’s diversity and cuisine. Since his frist trip, Pereric Högberg has had a strong desire …
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Large Chinese company visit to Gothenburg
Some 30 Chinese companies, with Geely’s Chairman Li Shufu at the forefront are visiting Gothenburg on 13 September 2016. Collaborations and investment opportunities are on the agenda, with companies representing …
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Volvo Cars launches experiment Drive Me
Volvo Cars calls it “the world’s most ambitious and advanced public autonomous driving experiment.” On 9 September the Swedish premium car maker officially kicked off ‘Drive Me’, and presented the …
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Autoliv and Volvo Cars set up autonomous driving company
Volvo Cars, the global premium car maker, and Autoliv Inc, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, have on 6 September signed a letter of intent to set up a …
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Hospitalised Swede Mats Öberg wrap-up: Back in Sweden
In late July 2016, 55-year-old Mats Öberg from the little town Swedish town Eslöv travelled to Bangkok. His past travels have always been with his family or friends, but this …
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New cases of Zika virus in Southeast Asia
Since the start of 2016, Thailand has found 97 new cases of the Zika virus, Singapore has found 2075, while Malaysia has reported their first three cases of Zika, one …
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Second Danish Film Festival in Manila
In celebration of 70 years Diplomatic ties between The Philippines and Denmark, the Embassy of Denmark, Manila invites to the 2nd edition of the #DanishFilmFest, running from the 29th of …
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Norwegian orchestra to perform at The Singapore International Festival of Music
The Norwegian chamber orchestra 1B1 will be performing at the Singaporean Festival on the 14th of October. 1B1 will be performing “The Seasons”, a repertoire that intersperses Holberg Suite by famous …
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Dane found dead on Koh Ma
Koh Phangan Police have discovered the body of a 57-year-old Danish man who had committed suicide in a Buddhist ceremony several days earlier. Pol Lt Saengrot Somrotrat was informed of the incident …
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NBAS Singapore invites you to talk about insurance and pension
The 15th of September NBAS and The Norwegian Seamen’s Church will have a seminar about insurance and pension for Norwegians living abroad. The seminar will take place at Sjømannskirken, 300 Pasir …
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Former Vietnamese refugee looking for her Norwegian rescuers
Foto: Mark Cheong, Straits Times At an age of four, Australian-Vietnamese Yen Siow fled from South Vietnam in a crowded boat over the South China Sea due to the invasion …
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New Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur Volvo Cars showroom
On 1 September 2016 Volvo Car Malaysia and Federal Auto Holdings Berhad launched their new showroom in Menara MBMR, replacing the iconic Volvo showroom located along Federal Highway. This showroom …
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Protected: Dane remains imprisoned in Thailand
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Nicklas Moberg: the Swede in Chinatown
As a Swede in Bangkok’s Chinatown Hotelier Nicklas Moberg has jumped on an undertaking that places him in a truly unique setting, and not just that; but in charge of …
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Thai mother and son found shot in Norway
A 37-year-old Thai woman and her son, a 12-year-old boy, were found shot in their apartment in Kirkenes, Norway, on 29 August 2016. The police were called to the residential …
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Fika celebrates eight years, announces seasonal menus
On 17 August Fika Swedish Café and Bistro celebrated its 8th birthday, with invited guests and VIPs in attendance, including the Swedish Ambassador couple, Ambassador Håkan Jevrell and his wife …
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Criticised Norwegian leaves Sarawak’s world of logging and environmental crime
For those Scandinavians who may have read the intriguing book ‘Money Logging: On the Trail of the Asian Timber Mafia’ a Norwegian named Datuk Torstein Dale Sjøtveit will be familiar …
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Danish artist Kathrine May Hansen tours Indonesia
Katrine May Hansen is a go-getting Danish woman, famous in Indonesia for her writings. She now travels around Malaysia and Indonesia on her Identity Tour 2016, where she will conduct workshops on women rights, so-called women’s’ circles, and …
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Fresh Norwegian mountain air on export to China
Three men from Stavanger and Sandnes will sell fresh Norwegian mountain air to China, according to the daily newspaper Aftenposten. Three engineers collect air in large containers along the 42 …
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Chinese learns from Swedes about hazardous waste management
On 9 August 2016, Ekokem in Kumla was visited by a group of Chinese scientists from Tongji University in Shanghai. They are involved in a project that looks at chemical …
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Satu Suikkari-Kleven new Finnish Ambassador to Bangkok
The Finnish government has appointed Satu Suikkari-Kleven as the new ambassador in Bangkok, Thailand. With this new title, Mrs. Suikkari-Kleven will be the new Ambassador to both Thailand, Cambodia and …
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Bombing blasts put Hua Hin in temporary lockdown
Thailand saw multiple bombing blasts and arson attacks during the evening on Thursday 11 August and in the early morning on 12 August, Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday and Mother’s …
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Mats Öberg from the little Swedish town Eslöv is, in early August 2016, caught in a hospital in Thailand. His family cannot afford to take him home, and their insurance …
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Marija Avdic lights up Singaporean homes
In many ways female entrepreneur and founder of Creative2, Marija Avdic, reminds of the little mermaid from the famous Danish fairy tale: a beautiful and passionate woman, determined to follow …
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Ken Ilsø – Danish football hero in Singapore
What made the Scandinavians Vikings world famous was their successful raids, and while the old Norse seafarers went outside Nordic borders and conquered most of the European land, today’s Viking, …
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Norwegian’s dedicated Thai tour guide
Rossukol Phansung, or khun “Rossi”, is taking advantage of having learned the Norwegian culture and language by offering guided tours in Thailand for Norwegians. Having previously lived in Norway for …
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New photos expo Danish Cultural Center Beijing
Starting on 13 August (15:00) and running until 18 September 2016 (Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00) two new exhibitions are held at the Danish Cultural Center in Beijing, China. Exhibition titles …
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Finland eases past Singapore in Olympic’s table tennis
Chen Feng from Singapore debuted in the Olympic Games with a clash against the Finnish Benedek Olah. The game was played in the category “men’s single” and ended with a crushing …
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Swedish-Chinese forum on language education
On 23 July the Swedish Embassy in Beijing hosted the First Swedish-Chinese Linguistic Forum. Twenty-eight guests, including specialists and linguists from Beijing International Studies University, People’s Education Press and Beijing …
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Sweden’s Sophie Zelmani touring Asia
Swedish singer-songwriter Sophie Zelmani is returning to China for performances in August 2016. As her Going Home tour visits China on 17-28 August she will perform in Wuhan, Changsha, Nanjing, …
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Ericsson teams up with Singtel in 5G-venture
The Swedish tech-giant Ericsson is working together with Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications), South-East Asia’s biggest company of its kind. The goal is to connect all of Singapore with a state of …
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Swedish same-sex couples denied adoption of Asian children
With a continous drop in the Swedish birth-rate and an increase in abortions, Sweden’s LGBT-community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) is looking for possible adoption of children in Asian countries, …
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Indonesian biologist makes discoveries in the seas of Norway
Jakarta-born Catherine Jacobs used to sell phone credit in Manado to pay for her university education. Now her hard work is paying off. She works as a full time marine …
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Global Peace Index 2016: High rankings for Scandinavia
Europe is the most peaceful region in the world , headed by Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, which is the second most peaceful country on the globe, only surpassed by …
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Brutal murder of Swedish expat shot dead at home in Cha Am
CHA AM:– A 64 year old Swedish man was found shot dead at his home in Cha Am, Phetchaburi on Monday morning, local police have confirmed. Officers were called to …
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Singapore prohibits moist snuff
Embassy of Sweden, Singapore highlights an upcoming change in Singaporean law, which will affect the Scandinavian’s who consumer smokeless tobacco, or so called ‘snus’: The import of snuff to Singapore …
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Danish Football Player is laid off after 5 months in Malaysia
Philip Lund checked in at Kuala Lumpur and the Asian football scene at February 1, just 4 and a half month ago, with ambitions to make his name famous around Malaysian …
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Sweden holds First Generation Workshop in Phnom Penh
The Embassy of Sweden, Phnom Penh reports of great turnout and interactive discussions at the workshop on “ICT in Education as a tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”, which …
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Singapore boosts festival with Scandinavian artists
Ultra Singapore spares no expense, and this year 2016 the mega dance music festival has loaded their artist list with huge names from all over the world. Award-winning and hottest …
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Swe ambassador visits berrypickers in Isan, Thailand
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Staffan Herrström writes on 8 July 2016: “Taking a stroll in a village in Mancha Khiri District, Khon Kaen province, where I visited 14 Thai …
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Danish Embassy in Bangkok: Be aware of false visa agents
The Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand has published a public service announcement to warn about false visa agents. Embassy announced the following today (June 8): “Be aware of false visa …
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Cambodia celebrates Swedish National Day in style
6 June 2016 fell on a Monday, as the Embassy of Sweden Phnom Phen celebrated the Swedish National Day in style at the InterContinental Hotel. The event was presided over …
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Danish Minister visits Singapore’s International Water Week to discuss Danish water technology
On 7 July 2016 the Danish Minister of Food and the Environment, Esben Lunde Larsen, travels to Singapore to participate in the Singapore International Water Week to share and co-create …
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What Singapore can learn from Scandic’s Magnus Berglund
Is it easier to be a hotel guest in Sweden? For people with disabilities, yes. According to Magnus Berglund, accessibility ambassador in Scandic, hotels should be accessible to everyone, and since …
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Swede faces trial in Oslo for sex with 13 year old Thai
A 34-year-old businessman from Sweden but living in Oslo faces trial in Norway for having had a sexual relation over several years with a Thai girl who was 13 years old …
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Golfer Johan Edfors confirmed for King’s Cup Thailand
Three-time European tour title winner from Sweden, Johan Edfors, is a confirmed entrant to the 2016 King’s Cup Event, vying to scoop his second title in Thailand on the upcoming …
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