H&M Supports UNICEF
As the world is gradually changing with regained interest on saving the environment and helping less fortunate communities, fashion has taken its toll on this driving force. Along with developing …
H&M Supports UNICEF Read MoreNorwegian Helly Hansen to Sponsor China’s Team Sanya
Following on from the announcement of Sanya as the Chinese stopover for the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race, Team Sanya – sponsored by the Sanya Tourism Bureau – will become the …
Norwegian Helly Hansen to Sponsor China’s Team Sanya Read MoreIkea Beefs up Store Security Following Blasts
Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Friday it had raised its security level across Europe to make its customers feel safer after booby-trapped products at several of its stores have caused …
Ikea Beefs up Store Security Following Blasts Read MoreSAS to Close Several non-Nordic Routes
Airline company SAS is planning to shut down several routes outside the Nordic countries. According to a statement released by SAS on Friday, this move is part of the company’s …
SAS to Close Several non-Nordic Routes Read MoreDeadly Salmon Lice Grow ‘Dramatically’
A report by the Norwegiaan state food authority reveals that lice levels have increased “dramatically” over the last year, especially among salmon, trout and young trout in key fishing areas …
Deadly Salmon Lice Grow ‘Dramatically’ Read More‘Patience Running Out for Saab Abroad’: Suppliers
Disgruntled foreign suppliers could prove the stumbling block for disaster-riddled cash strapped Swedish automaker Saab, according to a European association for suppliers. “I think that the patience has more or …
‘Patience Running Out for Saab Abroad’: Suppliers Read MoreNorway and China: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Future
Recently at the Norwegian seminar, at the China International Environment Protection Exhibition & Conference (CIEPEC) in Beijing, a historical agreement was signed between Norwegian Water Research Institute (NIVA) and Inner Mongolia …
Norway and China: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Future Read MoreWorkshop on Labour Rights for Student Workers and Interns
As the flow of migrant workers dry up in parts of the Pearl River Delta, the number of student workers and interns are on the rise. Hiring workers from vocational …
Workshop on Labour Rights for Student Workers and Interns Read MoreSweden’s Ericsson Buys U.S. Firm Telcordia
Sweden’s Ericsson, the world’s biggest mobile network equipment maker, said Wednesday it would pay $1.15 billion (796 million euros) in cash for US communications software developer Telcordia. Ericsson described Telcordia …
Sweden’s Ericsson Buys U.S. Firm Telcordia Read MoreSaab Unveils Second Partner in new China Deal
Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab said Monday it had hammered out the details of a deal to obtain last-ditch rescue funding from Chinese distributor Pang Da Automobile and that a second …
Saab Unveils Second Partner in new China Deal Read MoreVietnam Demands China to Stop Harrassing Norwegian Ships
A photo taken on board the exploration vessel Viking II shows a Chinese boat involved in the sabotage of the Norwegian Viking II’s seismic survey cable.Vietnam protested to China on …
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Maersk Expanding Fleet Amid Tough Economic Waves
AP Moeller-Maersk A/S may be the only shipping line to profit from growing trade between Asia and Europe even as rates reach a two-year low. While Maersk is ordering the …
Maersk Expanding Fleet Amid Tough Economic Waves Read MoreChina is “Very Promising” for Norsk Veritas
Currently, 30 percent of Norsk Veritas`CDM projects in China are validated or verified by DNV. It was one of the pioneers in launching CSR verification and the first to promote …
China is “Very Promising” for Norsk Veritas Read MoreStudents from Nordic Society visit Consulate General
Recenrly, a group of nine students from Fudan University, one of China’s most prestigious universities, visited the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai. Though they study different subjects, these students are …
Students from Nordic Society visit Consulate General Read MoreBus in Accident with Chinese Tourists
A tourist bus with fifty Chinese tourists on their way from Finland to Denmark went off the road near Arboga west of Stockholm this afternoon.Around twenty people have been taken …
Bus in Accident with Chinese Tourists Read MoreDerek Anthony – New Chairman of Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
The Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong held the Annual General Meeting on 1 June 2011 at Club Lusitano. The new Board of Directors were elected as follow: Chairman: …
Derek Anthony – New Chairman of Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Read MoreSaab’s Production Stop affects its Supplier Base
Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab said on Thursday that production remained halted in a “hiccup” as the company and its suppliers restocked components after a seven-week stoppage which ended two weeks …
Saab’s Production Stop affects its Supplier Base Read MoreCaroline Wozniacki and Li to Play in Beijing
Chinese fans of new French Open champion Li Na have another reason to be happy as the worldNo 4 has confirmed her participation at this year’s China Open, which will …
Caroline Wozniacki and Li to Play in Beijing Read MoreShenzhen Seeks Danish Investment
Officials and experts from Shenzhen, China, were in Denmark to boost trade and attract investment in high-technology, new energy and other emerging industries, on Monday. “We expect to experience much …
Shenzhen Seeks Danish Investment Read MoreBullying Claim Prompts Probe of Chinese IT Firm
The Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) plans to investigate Chinese company Huawei following claims from Swedish trade union Unionen that the company is not adhering to Swedish employment law. “The Migration …
Bullying Claim Prompts Probe of Chinese IT Firm Read MoreSaab Production Grinds to a New Halt
Cash-strapped Swedish carmaker Saab stopped production on Wednesday due to a lack of spare parts, only two weeks after restarting production lines.“The productions line stopped yesterday afternoon. We were working …
Saab Production Grinds to a New Halt Read MoreStarts Production of the Volvo C30 Electric
Volvo Car Corporation starts production of the Volvo C30 Electric to leasing customers in Europe. The Volvo C30 Electric has now left the product development stage. Initial deliveries to leasing …
Starts Production of the Volvo C30 Electric Read MoreChinese IT Firm ‘Bullies’ Swedish Workers
Employees at the Swedish branch of Chinese electronics giant Huawei have been subjected to threats, harassment and public punishment from senior staff, according to a report from Sveriges Radio (SR).Huawei …
Chinese IT Firm ‘Bullies’ Swedish Workers Read MoreAkzo Nobel Signs China Partnership
Swedish-Dutch chemical group Akzo Nobel said on Monday it had formed a partnership with China’s Quangxi CAVA for the supply of a key ingredient in paints from 2014.“By entering into …
Akzo Nobel Signs China Partnership Read MoreChinese Wind Turbines Tested in Denmark
Assisted by Invest in Denmark, Chinese Envision Energy opened a Global Innovation Centre in Denmark in March 2010. Now, only a about a year later, the Chinese wind energy company …
Chinese Wind Turbines Tested in Denmark Read MoreSwedish Vasa Cross-country Run Visits China
The fifth China Changchun Summer Relaxation Festival will give the people of the Northeast China city a bustling and joyful summer this year. The government of Changchun, the capital of …
Swedish Vasa Cross-country Run Visits China Read MoreTCM Company Applies for EU Product License
A traditional Chinese medicine company based in northwest China’s Gansu province on Wednesday applied for a product license from the Swedish drug administration, becoming the first traditional Chinese medicine producer …
TCM Company Applies for EU Product License Read MoreDanish Novo Boosts China Funds
Novo Nordisk A/S will boost investment in China to preserve its dominance in the world’s largest market after rival Sanofi SA made a new foray amid an effort by the …
Danish Novo Boosts China Funds Read MoreFinnish Cargotec to Set up Global Center in Singapore
Cargotec, a provider of cargo handling solutions, will establish a global competence center for container terminals development in Singapore, the company said in a press release on June 1. The …
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Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation
Stephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreDanish Embassy Celebrated the Danish National Day
Text and Photo by the Danish Embassy in BeijingFriday 3rd June, the Danish Embassy in Beijing celebrated the Danish National Day with a reception at the residence of the Danish …
Danish Embassy Celebrated the Danish National Day Read MoreDenmark Eyes More Chinese Investments
Denmark hopes to attract more Chinese investors through a series of investment seminars around the country, starting Tuesday in Beijing. In pursuit of sustainable development, China’s 12th Five-Year Plan highlights …
Denmark Eyes More Chinese Investments Read MoreChinese Tennis Star Happy for Danish Coach
Jiang, who married Li in January 2006, has coached her throughout her career but he has had to take a back seat since his wife turned to Danish coach Michael …
Chinese Tennis Star Happy for Danish Coach Read MoreChinese Beer Drinkers Push Carlsberg Forward
The Danish brewer Carlsberg Group, one of the world’s premium beer makers, plans to double its global profits by 2015 in part with its expansion in the Chinese market, senior …
Chinese Beer Drinkers Push Carlsberg Forward Read MoreDanish Malaysian Hot & Roll Kiosk Chain Turn to China
American Lorain Corporation, an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company based in Shandong Province, China, today announced that the Company has signed a Joint Venture Agreement …
Danish Malaysian Hot & Roll Kiosk Chain Turn to China Read MoreMaersk Announces New and Upgraded Services
Maersk Line will launch a new fortnightly liner service to Papua New Guinea on May 30th. The PNG Express service will deploy two vessels: the 874 TEU Reecon Wolf and …
Maersk Announces New and Upgraded Services Read MoreAker Solutions Clinches Rig Duo to China
Norwegian oilfield services player Aker Solutions said today it has won contracts to supply complete drilling equipment packages for two new deepwater drilling rigs being built by China’s Cosco shipyard.The …
Aker Solutions Clinches Rig Duo to China Read MoreThe Ambassador Meet Companies in Denmark
This week, Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen is in Denmark to meet Danish companies wanting to enter the Chinese market. The growing Chinese economy offers great possibilities for Danish companies who …
The Ambassador Meet Companies in Denmark Read MoreDenmark Asks China to Resume Dialogue With Exiled Tibetans
Denmark has called upon the Chinese government to resume dialogue with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s envoys and protect the Tibetan people’s unique cultural and religious traditions. “The parliament …
Denmark Asks China to Resume Dialogue With Exiled Tibetans Read MoreNorwegian Consul General Visits University in Shanghai
Norwegian Consul General in Shanghai Bjørn Blokhus met with Zhang Wenjun, vice principal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, at the university’s Minhang Campus. During the meeting, the two men discussed possible …
Norwegian Consul General Visits University in Shanghai Read MoreDenmark Appoint Export Ambassador to China
Sunday 29th May the Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen appointed former EU Commissioner Ritt Bjerregaard as export ambassador to China. Bjerregaard has also previously served as minister for the …
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Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards
From the United States to Singapore and Hong Kong, Maersk has won praise and awards for its focus on the environment.The awards reflect the increased visibility of Maersk Line’s and …
Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards Read MoreSaab Resumes Car Production After Pang Da Deal
Saab has resumed car production after a layoff of nearly seven weeks caused by financial problems. Last week, China’s Pang Da Automobile agreed to buy 24% of Saab’s parent company …
Saab Resumes Car Production After Pang Da Deal Read MoreNovozymes Capital Day at the Danish Embassy
Monday 23rd May, at the Novozymes Capital Market Day 2011, the Danish Embassy hosted two hours of presentations on the business environment in China. Novozymes Capital Market Days were held …
Novozymes Capital Day at the Danish Embassy Read MoreAmbassador Visits Jiangsu Province and Shanghai
Last week, the Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen visited Shanghai and Nanjing, Wuxi and Suzhou in Jiangsu Province. From 17th to 20th May the Danish Ambassador to China Friis Arne …
Ambassador Visits Jiangsu Province and Shanghai Read MoreSweden Close to Pig Ear Export Deal with China
The Swedish government has confirmed that it is close to signing an agreement for the export of pig ears to China, where the anatomical organ is a sought-after delicacy.In Sweden …
Sweden Close to Pig Ear Export Deal with China Read MoreVestas Celebrates the First 25 Years in China
Friday 20th May, Vestas celebrated their 25th anniversary on the Chinese market with a big ceremony with the attendance of officials, business partners and customers. Søren Jacobsen, Minister Counsellor of …
Vestas Celebrates the First 25 Years in China Read MoreDanish Central Bank Governor Visits China
Last week, governor Per Callesen of the Central Bank of Denmark visited China to have bilateral meetings with his Chinese counterpart and to attend the China Financial Summit 2011. From the …
Danish Central Bank Governor Visits China Read MoreBack to Bikes, Danish Ambassador Says
During the embassy’s open-house day in Beijing recently, the ambassador said city governments should separate auto traffic from biking to encourage people to bike. Car lanes could be cut and …
Back to Bikes, Danish Ambassador Says Read MoreSwedish SCA Attracted by China’s Graying Population
The Swedish manufacturer of hygiene products Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) has opened a new innovation center in Shanghai to expand its penetration in China’s fast-growing market for products for an …
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