Danish Ambassador visits Phuket
Tomorrow, all Danes living in Phuket now have a chance to meet both the Danish Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther and the new Danish Consul Søren N. Hede to a get-together …
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June 13-14, the ‘Voice of the Youth’ festival takes place in Yangon. Behind the project is Turning Tables, an international NGO working to empower and give voice to marginalized youth …
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Danish Embassy in Beijing marks Constitution Day
On 5 June, The Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing celebrated the Danish constitution day, marking the establishment of Denmark as a constitutional monarchy. The commemoration of the anniversary of the …
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Consulate General in Chongqing hosts H.C. Andersen Day
On the 31st of May the Consulate General of Denmark in Chongqing hosted a Hans Christian Andersen event. The Royal Danish Consulate General in Chongqing hosted a Hans Christian Andersen …
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Danish Ambassador meets Singapore students for ’Fireside discussion’ ahead of Denmark trip
On Friday 29 May the Danish ambassador to Singapore, Berit Basse was invited to a “Fireside discussion” about Denmark for a batch of young ambitious students at Ngee Ann …
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Denmark’s Ambassador to Vietnam reflects upon the relations
Marking Denmark’s Constitution Day (celebrated also among Danes abroad), its ambassador to Vietnam, John Nielsen, reflects upon the relations between the two countries during his tenure: By John Nielsen On …
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Danish Consulate Guangzhou hosted Hong Kong ‘Company Day’
On June 2nd 2015 the Royal Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou hosted a Danish Company Day in Hong Kong for the second time. Employees of the Danish Companies based in …
Danish Consulate Guangzhou hosted Hong Kong ‘Company Day’ Read MoreSmugglers are abducting children
Abdul (11) was at sea for one month after he was abducted from his parents in Myanmar. Save the Children is now asking for a long-term solution. ‘With particular focus …
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Danes buy Haribo Matadormix – Swedes buy peanuts..
Nuts and candy are the indisputable favorits among tax free goods that travelers from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland buy, when they are traveling. Norwegians want to pamper themselves and …
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First joint Nordic Midsummer Party held in Jakarta
On 4 June 2015 the Nordic Embassies in Jakarta came together for a first joint Nordic Midsummer Party. 4 Nordic Embassies; Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden celebrated their annual national …
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II due to visit Indonesia in October
Connecting to the Nordic midsummer celebrations in Jakarta Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Casper Klynge, has told reporters that a state visit from Denmark to Indonesia is due for the end …
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Denmark to lead EU-China cooperation on water
Over the past three years, the Danish Minister for the Environment, Kirsten Brosbøl, and the Danish Ministry of the Environment have played a leading role in the China Europe Water …
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Singapore and Scandinavia among top ten in World Competitiveness Ranking
IMD, a highly ranked global business school based in Switzerland and Singapore, has releases its 2015 World Competitiveness Ranking with China Hong Kong taking second place, Singapore third and the …
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It was change of guards today at the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC). After having served as Chairman of the Board of MDBC since 2007, Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Johari …
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Vietnam order to FLSmidth for largest cement plant in South East Asia
The Danish global engineering company FLSmidth has announced receiving an order worth approximately EUR 100m (DKK 750m) from the Vietnamese cement producer Xuan Than Group for the supply of a …
Vietnam order to FLSmidth for largest cement plant in South East Asia Read MoreAn abandoned urban exploration in Bangkok
Are receptions at Mandarin Oriental or pool parties at Sofitel So Bangkok not really what you are looking for? Then maybe this exploration will get you up from the chair. Text …
An abandoned urban exploration in Bangkok Read MoreAmbassador Friis Arne Petersen nominated as Adjunct Professor
Friis Arne Petersen was recently nominated as Adjunct Professor in international business and international relations at the Asia Research Centre. One June 3 he will hold his inaugural lecture on Copenhagen Business …
Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen nominated as Adjunct Professor Read MoreVisit award-winning hospital in Thailand
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce together with Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce invite everyone interested to a breakfast talk: ‘Technological Innovations in Healthcare’ followed by a visit of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital – …
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Danish, modern streetwear design opens Bangkok store
The contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand Wood Wood, of Denmark, has arrived to Bangkok for real. The Copenhagen-based streetwear brand joins forces with UnCENSORED and has opened a so called …
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Grundlovsdag in Ho Chi Minh City
Danish Planet Saigon invites Danes for the final event of the DPS year, which is Grundlovsdag where the Ambassador will give the traditional Grundlovsdag Speech. Sunday June 7th from 15.30-17.00 at …
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Can Denmark maintain and develop the strong diplomatic relation with China without compromising on democracy and human rights? Danish Ambassador to China Friis Arne Petersen gives his answer in this …
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Danish SOS agent meets challenges every day
Handcuffing a tourist who believed he was Jesus, bringing back injured trekkers from the wilds or handling a tsunami. Michael Schulz has been dealing with a variety of emergencies in …
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Denmark and China 65 years diplomatic relations anniversary gala dinner
On 11 May 2015 state leaders from Denmark and China celebrated the 65th anniversary of establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations with a gala dinner and agriculture and sustainability-themed seminar at …
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Danish Consulate Shanghai’s food event highlights the 65 Years diplomatic relations anniversary
The celebrations continue between China and the respective Nordic countries that established diplomatic relations there 65 years ago. In May 2015 the Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai organized a …
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On May 11, 2015, China’s Premier Li Keqiang exchanged congratulatory messages with Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt of Denmark, celebrating the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark. …
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The Danish painter Morten Lassen is having his second solo exhibition in Singapore. This time the theme is the digital traces we constantly leave behind There’s a heavy scent of …
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Danish documentary film in Bangkok
Monday the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand will screen the Danish film ‘The Look of Silence’, a riveting, award winning documentary about an Indonesian optometrist, still tortured by the loss …
Danish documentary film in Bangkok Read MorePattaya welcomed the Ambassador and said goodbye to their Consul
The Danes in Pattaya met the Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther with lots of questions, when he visited Café Kronborg yesterday. The meeting comes after the decision to close the Danish …
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Singaporean Youth Goodwill Ambassador meets Danish Prince Joachim
Singaporean student Priscilla Seah was given an opportunity of a lifetime to meet a prince. As a member of the Danish Youth Goodwill Ambassador Corps – shared with Prince Joachim …
Singaporean Youth Goodwill Ambassador meets Danish Prince Joachim Read MoreScandBizBar: Casual networking and some cold beers
May 7 the third ScandBizBar of the year took place. Scandinavian entrepreneurs, bankers and other with skyscraper offices met for a beer and some networking By Søren Engelbrecht Bartenders are …
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Asian countries celebrate Europe Day 2015
May 9 it is the official Europe Day. EU institutions open their doors to the public and EU Delegations around the world organize activities on the theme of Europe in the World. “Europe …
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Denmark-financed, UNICEF-supported Local Social Plan starts in Chin State, Myanmar
As a first in Myanmar, the Chin State Administration revealed today its Local Social Plan to benefit children and women, supplementing the State’s Comprehensive 5-year Development Plan 2016-21. UNICEF supports …
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Danish Chamber China invites to farewell dinner for Ambassador
After five years as Denmark’s Ambassador to China the Danish Chamber of Commerce will bid farewell to H.E. Friis Arne Petersen with a dinner party on 22 May in Beijing. …
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Sweden and Singapore, second and third in 2015 Global Connectivity Index
Global ICT solutions provider Huawei has launched the 2015 Global Connectivity Index (GCI) where the US leads followed by Sweden and Singapore. Denmark ranks seven and Norway ten. The United …
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Michael Learns To Rock tour reaches Singapore in July
The Danish pop (‘soft rock’) group Michael Learns To Rock is coming to Singapore on July 24th 2015 for their very first show there as part of the greatest hits …
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Aquafeed suppliers BioMar, Denmark and Tongwei, China, start joint venture
The BioMar Group, from Aarhus in Denmark, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Tongwei Co. Ltd to establish a Joint Venture dedicated to producing and selling …
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The Danish Seamen’s Church has made a change in staff. At the church service 26th of April, Laila and Søren Sørensen were introduced as the new assistant couple. Laila, 48, and Søren, …
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GPV opens new factory
GPV – the Danish mechanical and electronic EMS partner established in Thailand since 1998 – celebrated the opening of its new factory on 23 April 2015. The guests included the Danish …
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Palle Borgselius passed away
Palle Borgselius passed away on 23 April 2015. Palle was fighting a lengthy battle against cancer. His last weeks were spent at the hospice Djursland in Denmark, where at 2.30 …
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Lars Andersson new Chairman of SSS
Lars Andersson was elected as new Chairman of Scandinavian Society Siam at the AGM on Wednesday 25 April 2015, replacing outgoing Chairman Christer Holmvall who, however, remains on the board. …
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PM speaks at Danish-Chinese Business Forum: “Relations at an all-time high”
On 14 April 2015 Danish-Chinese Business Forum held its Annual Meeting to review the Forum’s activities and the highlights of Danish-Chinese relations of 2014. Prominent speakers including Prime Minister Helle …
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Trading Danish health care for a carefree life in Thailand
The dream of living an easy life away from the cold North can become a nightmare, if you get sick and do not have a health insurance. ‘There is no financial …
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New Asia Regional Director for Strategy, Commercial Excellence and Marketing at Grundfos
The world-leading pump manufacturer Grundfos has appointed Mr Hasan Avci to head its Strategy, Commercial Excellence and Marketing functions in the Asia Pacific region. This paves the way for the …
New Asia Regional Director for Strategy, Commercial Excellence and Marketing at Grundfos Read MoreJeff Thomsen has passed away
Jeff Thomsen, the legendary Danish blues musician and businessman, passed away on Wednesday 22 April 2015 by a heart attack only 54 years old. Jeff, whose real name is Jesper, came …
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Contested elections in Dancham
Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce held its most exciting Annual General Meeting ever on Wednesday night, 22 April 2015, as usual at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. The excitement culminated when …
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Danish Supplementary School Moves to CIS
From August 2015 Danish Supplementary School in Singapore moves from Overseas Family School (OFS) to Canadian International School (CIS). Danish parents with children attending Danish lessons at Overseas Family School (OFS) in …
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European Commission issues Yellow card to Thailand, approves the Philippines
While the Philippines has been cleared the European Commission decided on 21 April to put Thailand on formal notice for not taking sufficient measures in the international fight against illegal …
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Denmark and Singapore 50 years of diplomatic relations – for a sustainable future
In the evening on 20 April 2015 the Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore held a significant reception, as it celebrated not only the auspicious occasion of the 75th birthday celebration …
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DCCC Shanghai Annual General Meeting
The 2015 Annual General meeting of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai (DCCC Shanghai) was held on Banyan Tree on the Bund on 19th March 2015 where 33 individual …
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Danish clothing company Bestseller’s mega donation day
On 10 April the Danish clothing and accessories company Bestseller held its donation day, GIVE-A-DAY, where their consumers’ spending contribute to giving back to communities, including in China and the …
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