China powering Danish Danfoss
Danfoss Group, one of the largest industrial companies in Denmark, said on Wednesday that its revenue from the Chinese market will grow to 5 billion yuan ($790 million) in 2011 …
China powering Danish Danfoss Read MoreChinese club denies contact to Sven Goran Eriksson
Shandong Luneng FC of the CSL has denied that they were contacting Swedish coach Sven Goran Eriksson, who managed England, Mexico and Cote d’Ivoire. But the club admits that they …
Chinese club denies contact to Sven Goran Eriksson Read MoreTibetan premier to make first European tour
Tibet’s prime minister-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, is to embark next week on his first European tour since he was elected in April, amid increasing alarm over a wave of nun and …
Tibetan premier to make first European tour Read MoreAir China lifts 50,000 Chinese touristsen
Two new flight routes are expected to triple the number of Chinese tourists arriving in Denmark to around 50,000 per year. Air China will start up with a four-times weekly …
Air China lifts 50,000 Chinese touristsen Read MoreChinese firms still eying Saab purchase
Two Chinese companies are continuing discussions on purchasing Saab even though the deadline for the deal expired Tuesday, the beleaguered Swedish carmaker said. “Talks continue between Swedish automobile and our …
Chinese firms still eying Saab purchase Read MoreTelenor introduces a global Android Market initiative
In Hong Kong today, Telenor and GoogleTM launched a global agreement to stimulate further growth of theAndroidTM ecosystem. Telenor’s Android users will be able to access a carefully selected and …
Telenor introduces a global Android Market initiative Read MoreChina finds ‘lean meat powder’ in imported pork from Denmark
China’s top quality watchdog announced Tuesday that it had found banned additive clenbuterol, commonly known as “lean meat powder”in China, in some imported pork products this year. The harmful substance …
China finds ‘lean meat powder’ in imported pork from Denmark Read MoreVolvo joins lineup with electric car road tests
Volvo Car Corp last week announced it will start field trials on its C30 electric car in the eastern metropolis, becoming the latest in a line of global automakers to …
Volvo joins lineup with electric car road tests Read MoreEricsson staffing up to garner more business in China
Ericsson AB, the world’s largest maker of mobile-phone networks, has aggressively expanded its staff in China this year, in hopes of winning more business in the market with the world’s …
Ericsson staffing up to garner more business in China Read MoreSwedish Chinese IOC performance in London
Chinese singer Tan Jing will perform with Swedish pianist Robert Wells at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Nov 28, at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) …
Swedish Chinese IOC performance in London Read MoreSnake Smuggler Sentenced to 60 Hours of Community Service
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to community service after customs inspectors at Stockholm Arlanda Airport found almost 50 reptiles, including 41 scorpions and five vipers, in his baggage, tells …
Snake Smuggler Sentenced to 60 Hours of Community Service Read MoreLiquidation Possible for Swedish Automobile NV
Swedish Automobile NV, the Dutch owner of Saab Automobile, may liquidate even if it succeeds in selling the former General Motors Co brand, as the proceeds may not be enough …
Liquidation Possible for Swedish Automobile NV Read MoreDanish Ambassador to China Gave Keynote Speech in Beijing
November 13 2011, the Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen, gave a keynote speech about green development at “International Forum on Low-Carbon Age 2011” in Beijing. The second International …
Danish Ambassador to China Gave Keynote Speech in Beijing Read MoreSweden best in the world at supporting poor countries
According to the American think tank Center for Global Development Swedenis best in the world at helping poor countries. Sweden’s development cooperation is world-class both in terms of quantity and …
Sweden best in the world at supporting poor countries Read MoreVisit from Greenland to China
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources from Greenland’s self-government, Ove Karl Berthelsen, was in China November 4-10., where he met with Chinese officials and participated in a mine- and mineral …
Visit from Greenland to China Read MoreFour awards to Danish documentaries in China
November 10-11., four Danish documentaries received awards from the largest international film and TV program event in Asia – Sichuan TV Festival (SCTVF) in China, which is dedicated to discovering …
Four awards to Danish documentaries in China Read MoreCultural evening with a Danish youth choir
On the evening of 10th November a Danish cultural event was held at Tongji University in Shanghai. The event, which was organized by the Consulate General in Shanghai and Chinese …
Cultural evening with a Danish youth choir Read MoreFinnish Secretary of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy visits China
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy of Finland Mr. Erkki Virtanen and a delegation will visit Fujian and Shenzhen November 14th to 17th, 2011. In …
Finnish Secretary of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy visits China Read MoreNorwegian photographers at the Nordic Photo Exhibition
They have made a name for themselves both in Norway and internationally. Renowned Norwegian photographers Andrea Gjestvang and Knut Egil Wang will be displaying some of their work at the …
Norwegian photographers at the Nordic Photo Exhibition Read MoreSwedish Ambassador talks about The Chinese National Ballet on CCTV News
Ambassador Lars Fredén was interviewed in a program about The Chinese National Ballet on CCTV News this weekend talking about the ballet‘s creative spirit and how he appreciates its way …
Swedish Ambassador talks about The Chinese National Ballet on CCTV News Read MoreDanish Novo use Tianjin as a base
Novo Nordisk, a world-leading pharmaceutical firm in diabetes care, has been running business in China for 17 years. The Danish company is well received by Chinese diabetics and its logo …
Danish Novo use Tianjin as a base Read MoreABBA The Show will come to Beijing
The globally acclaimed ABBA The Show will come to Beijing on Dec 30, before touring Chongqing, Guangdong’s provincial capital Guangzhou and Shanghai. The show, which includes ABBA’s original saxophone player, …
ABBA The Show will come to Beijing Read MoreGM threat to Saab sale ‘regrettable’: minister
The Swedish government has described as unfortunate a statement by General Motors (GM) this week threatening to block the transfer of technology licences if two Chinese companies buy Saab. “That …
GM threat to Saab sale ‘regrettable’: minister Read MoreEricsson predicts ten-fold jump in mobile data traffic
As smart phones increasingly take over, mobile data traffic is surging, a study by Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson showed this week. And according to Ericsson, this type of traffic …
Ericsson predicts ten-fold jump in mobile data traffic Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Maersk Line downgrades
The pressure on the big container business, Maersk Line, now compels the CEO of Denmark’s largest business group to adjust the expectations downwards.The container market is under such a strong …
Maersk Line downgrades Read MoreBlowing in the wind – huge Vestas savings
A new savings plan from Vestas. The fixed costs will be reduced by at least EUR 150 million (DKK 1.1 billion) with full effect from 2013. The Vestas organization will …
Blowing in the wind – huge Vestas savings Read MoreGreenland sees big Potential in China’s Arctic Presence
Environmental changes in the Arctic are creating new possibilities for economic activity in the area. This is most strongly felt in Greenland, which with its vast potential reserves of oil, …
Greenland sees big Potential in China’s Arctic Presence Read MoreGeneral Motors mulls blocking Saab sale
US automaker General Motors said Saturday that it may block the sale of Saab to two Chinese companies, citing concerns of its supplier relationship to the insolvent Swedish carmaker. “We …
General Motors mulls blocking Saab sale Read MoreNovo Nordisk has innovative prescription for expansion
The world’s largest insulin producer, Novo Nordisk A/S, said it would not pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in China but would instead expand by strengthening its research and development (R&D) …
Novo Nordisk has innovative prescription for expansion Read MoreNanjing all about Ibsen
Nanjing was all about Norway late last month at the second International Ibsen Festival for University Students at Nanjing University. The Norwegian embassy reports that the jury had a tough …
Nanjing all about Ibsen Read MoreNobel laureates: Yuan exchange rate up to Chinese govt
The exchange rate of the yuan should be chosen by the Chinese government, two Nobel economics laureates said on Friday amid accusations of undervaluation by other countries. US economist Edward …
Nobel laureates: Yuan exchange rate up to Chinese govt Read MoreFinnish doctor become professor in southern China
The inauguration ceremony of Professor Fang Hai as the rector of Guangdong University of Technology, School of Art and Design took place on Friday October 27th in Guangzhou. Professor Fang …
Finnish doctor become professor in southern China Read MoreIkea’s paper pallet challenges wood’s 50-Year dominance
Wooden pallets churned out in their billions over the five decades during which they’ve dominated world trade face a challenge from a cardboard rival that’s the brainchild of furniture retailer …
Ikea’s paper pallet challenges wood’s 50-Year dominance Read MoreGrundfos donate pumps to China
The Danish company Grundfos donates pump systems for education purpose to Harbin Institute of Technology in China – again. November 3, the donation of pumps system event took place in …
Grundfos donate pumps to China Read MoreFredrik Jacobson takes the lead in Shanghai
Sweden’s Fredrik Jacobson continued his good form to move into the lead during the second round of the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions. Two behind first-round leader Keegan Bradley overnight, the …
Fredrik Jacobson takes the lead in Shanghai Read MoreWhy Danish minister axes expensive export ambassadors
The new export and trade minister, Pia Olsen Dyhr, has dismissed the five elder statesmen appointed by the previous government to be Denmark’s “export ambassadors” to emerging markets simply becaus …
Why Danish minister axes expensive export ambassadors Read MoreJapanese clothes giant to rival H&M in Sweden
The Japanese retail giant Uniqlo might be taking on Swedish cheap n´chic brand H&M on its own territory as the company is said to be looking for premises in the …
Japanese clothes giant to rival H&M in Sweden Read MoreThe Guitar Man
The Guitar Man by Jon Fosse, translated to Chinese by Lulu Zou, opens on the 4th of November at The New Space, Shanghai Theatre Academy. The Guitar Man is the …
The Guitar Man Read MoreFive Danish Export Ambassadors Lost Their Job in 30 Minutes
Anne Birgitte Lundholt, Ritt Bjerregaard, Uffe Elleman-Jensen and two other export ambassadors received today a disappointing call from trade and investment minister Pia Olsen Dyhr, Denmark. They all lost their …
Five Danish Export Ambassadors Lost Their Job in 30 Minutes Read MoreIkea set for low-key opening
The popularity of do-it-yourself furniture among Thai consumers will increase significantly after the country’s worst floods in 50 years, according to the Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea. Lars Svensson, the …
Ikea set for low-key opening Read MoreDantherm 3rd-quarter growth of 31 %
The Dantherm group, which undertakes development, production, sales and installation of industrial air management, has achieved a solid growth in both revenue and earnings in the third quarter, and the …
Dantherm 3rd-quarter growth of 31 % Read MoreDenmark welcomes China in from the Arctic cold
China has legitimate economic interests in the Arctic, Denmark´s ambassador said on Friday, welcoming partnership with Beijing in the rapidly thawing polar region but adding that a possible resource rush …
Denmark welcomes China in from the Arctic cold Read MoreDanish businesses thriving in China
Danish companies have carved out a niche for themselves in a broad swath of Chinese industry sectors, including logistics, food and beverage, food ingredients, furniture manufacturing and retail.Several of Denmark’s …
Danish businesses thriving in China Read MoreThe Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights visit in China
The Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights, Mr Hans Dahlgren, visited China between the 26th and the 28th of October. Apart from having official meetings with his counterparts at the Ministry …
The Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights visit in China Read MoreChinese officials support Saab deal ‘in principle’
China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology said Tuesday his government supported “in principle” plans by Chinese automakers Pang Da and Youngman to purchase Saab Automobile. On the margins of …
Chinese officials support Saab deal ‘in principle’ Read MoreDowngrading exposes Vestas’ confidence crisis
New unrest is not exactly what Vestas needs. Therefore the sudden downgrading causes new worries. Delayed commissioning of a new generator factory may be a long and costly business.Vestas announced …
Downgrading exposes Vestas’ confidence crisis Read MoreChinese firms reveal Saab profit ambitions
Chinese automakers Pang Da and Youngman, the new owners of Sweden’s Saab, have stated that the firm will turn a profit no later than 2014, according to an ambitious plan …
Chinese firms reveal Saab profit ambitions Read MoreSweden and China goes eco chic
Trying to be fashion-forward while at the same time eco-friendly doesn’t mean wearing a burlap sack and 10-year-old T-shirts, at least not for the designers behind the Swedish Institute’s “Eco …
Sweden and China goes eco chic Read MoreChina international forum on climate change
In his speech on green development Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen emphasized that both China and Denmark have taken this first step on the path to a green society, and both …
China international forum on climate change Read MoreChina´s furniture manufactures check up on Danish design
A large delegation of Chinese furniture manufactures, furniture sales companies and design journalists are visiting Denmark this week under the headline ‘Danish design Tour’. A Danish-Chinese design seminar opened in Copenhagen …
China´s furniture manufactures check up on Danish design Read More