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The Danish Minister of the Environment Ms Kirsten Brosbøl visited Singapore last week during Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). The Minister had a tight programme with lots of interesting meetings …
Danish Minister of Environment visits Singapore Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam, launches this year’s Talent Prize with the theme Climate Change in Photography. The Talent Prize 2014 has a Grand Prize worth USD 2,500. Besides the …
Embassy in Hanoi Launches Talent Prize 2014 Read More
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, the legendary Peter Schmeichel, payed a visit to Singapore this weekend, June 7-8, for a meet-and-greet session, as well as a soccer clinic, hosted by Sony …
Peter Schmeichel visits Singapore Read More
On Saturday, June 7, The royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, hosted a midsummer party arranged by the Danish Womens’ Network. The Danish ambassador Michael H. Winther gave a speech and …
Midsummer Party at the Embassy Read More
MANILA, Philippines—The “impressive growth” the Philippines has achieved in recent years convinced Denmark to reopen its embassy in Manila after 12 years of managing its affairs here through Kuala Lumpur, …
Philippines gains convince Denmark to reopen embassy Read More
A Dane who was the target of two Australians when they opened fire with a gun on a man passing by on a motorcycle in a Phuket street, but shot …
Phuket expat charged with murder in Denmark Read More
Diva Thanh Lam together with Tri Minh and Martin Jacobsen Trio in Danish Ambassadors John Nielsen´s garden yesterday when the Danish Constitution Day was celebrated. Vice minister Tran Hong Ha, …
Diva Thanh Lam celebrated the Danish Constitution Day in Vietnam Read More
Taiwan has asked Denmark to correct information on the website of its foreign ministry that shows Taiwan as part of China, a Taiwanese official said on Wednesday. “Our representative office …
Denmark govt told Taiwan is not part of China Read More
Photographer: Disraporn Yatprom [wzslider autoplay=”true”] Do yourself a favour: Take time out to enjoy in the currently ongoing Scandinavian Food Festival at Westin Grande Sukhumvit! ScandAsia was privileged to be …
Savor the flavors of Scandinavia Read More
A broad majority of parliament today approved dual citizenship in Denmark on June 4. The new law will permit Danes to apply for citizenship of another country without losing their …
Dual citizenship approved by Danish parliament Read More
The Danish company Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,400 employees and more …
More Danish investments in Vietnam Read More
The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and the Danish Ministry of the Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 3, to deepen cooperation between the …
Singapore and Denmark sign “MOU” to deepen environmental and water relations Read More
Thomas Harr, who has spent seven years at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered, returns home to Danske Bank as head of currency and raw-material analysis, finanswatch.dk wrote on May 3. …
Senior-analyst returns to Danske Bank after years in Singapore Read More
Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing held its annual Open Denmark Day on the first day of the three-day-long Dragon Boat Festival vacation. The Open Denmark Day celebrates the friendship between …
Embassy hosts Open Denmark Day in Beijing Read MoreScandinavian luxury lifestyle brand Georg Jensen recently treated privileged guests to an exceptional trip down memory lane in the fashion of a delectable visual feast. Held at the elegant and …
Georg Jensen marks 110th anniversary at Singapore bash Read More
Vietnam Mountain Marathon might be among the most beautiful marathon races in the world. The race will take place for the second time later this year in the beautiful mountains …
Danish Embassy co-hosts Vietnam’s Mountain Marathon Read More
After having heard much about “the world’s most liveable city”, “the world’s bicycling capital”, and a city that wants to become CO2 neutral by 2025 and achieve a vision of …
KL Mayor and staff explore Copenhagen on bicycle tour Read More
The Danish model of sustainable development was lauded yesterday at the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit — which are being held currently — but it …
World Cities Summit lauds Danish sustainable development model Read More
A new Danish strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy has just been launched. The new strategy includes Vietnam together with other major growth markets. “The government is now launching …
New Danish strategy for export and economic diplomacy includes Vietnam Read More
One Pillar Pagoda, Hoi An Beach, Nha Trang: these are just a few of the many sites that form the backdrops of photos shot by a globe-trotting Scottish couple. And …
Traveling Lego couple visits Vietnam Read More
Danish pension funds ATP and PKA say they are ready to invest in companies involved in oil extraction in Burma again, following the government’s change of stance on conditions in …
Danish pension funds to reinvest in Myanmar Read More
Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Mikael Hemniti Winther, attended the Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development Gala on May 19 as keynote speaker and honorary Guest. In his …
Danish envoy outlines Green innovation development Read More
Over one third of Danish adults have smoked cannabis at one time or another in their lives, which makes Danes the Eurochamps at firing up a fatty. According to the …
Danes undisputed European champs for cannabis use Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Ministry of Health and the Embassy of Denmark joined hands to organize a workshop on Diabetes on May 29. “Vietnam is among the countries in the world with the …
Novo Nordisk promotes diabetes awareness in Vietnam Read More
On May 28, Vietnam and Denmark signed the Vietnam – Denmark 2014-2015 Action Plan. The plan spells out concrete measures, initiatives and projects to be pursued to implement the Comprehensive …
Denmark-Vietnam signs Action Plan Read More
The Danish jazz ensemble “Martin Jacobsen Trio” will be performing in Phnom Penh on June 12, at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Check the poster for more details and watch below …
Jazz ensemble “Martin Jacobsen Trio” to play in in Phnom Penh Read More
The military government announced the new curfew from midnight to 00.01-04.00 late evening on May 27, and came into effect a few hours later. BTS skytrain, MRT (metro) and BRT …
Military goverment eases curfew to 00.01-04.00 Read More
Danish Women’s Network arranges for the annual Midsummer’s eve celebration on June 7, at the Ambassador’s garden. Everyone is invited to bring family and friends for hotdogs, potato salad, and …
Midsummer’s eve in Ambassador’s garden Read More
Thailand-based Dusit International has repositioned its popular Benjarong Royal Thai cuisine restaurants, taking the brand from its deep, classic roots to give it a contemporary flavour. Spearheading the shift is …
Dusit revamps its Thai cuisine concept led by Danish chef Read More
By Christer Holmvall On Saturday May 24th, the second last SSS golf tournament was played. It was played at Alpine Golf and Country Club and this format was a bit …
Five birdies seal SSS Club Championship victory Read More
Our tour guide gestures down Istedgade street, behind Copenhagen’s Central train station, “This one we say has lort og lagkage,” she remarks. “It means from s–t to pastry. Do you …
Put out the red light: Gentrification of Copenhagen’s Vesterbro Read More
Writer Henrik List’s latest novel “Solen skinner aldrig på en go-go-bar” takes place in Pattaya. Two Danish journalists are pursuing a famous, but scandal-ridden artist far away from their native …
Danish middleclass values put to the test in a tropical melting pot Read More
Earlier today, the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association joined forces at their 2nd National Congress in Hanoi to celebrate the strong cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Denmark, and to elect Vice …
Danish-Vietnamese friendship association gets active Read More
“In Denmark we believe in pursuing a healthy lifestyle as well as living in a sustainable environment. I believe that China can solve this daily energy demand challenge if they …
Danish Embassy hosts ‘Climate Race’ in Beijing Read More
Berlingske newspaper reports: “More and more Danes are leaving the country in pursuit of professional and personal fulfillment. We move abroad in order to refine the training, improve career and …
More than 110,000 Danes emigrated in last 5 years Read More
The anti-immigrant Danish People’s Party won the election in Denmark for the European Parliament with 26.7 percent of the votes, according to the final figures released early on May 26. …
Anti-immigrant Danish party wins EU vote Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Michael Hemniti Winther, believes that Thailand risks further confrontations, if the Army takes sides politically. The Thai people, in general, are not all that surprised …
Danish Ambassador adopts wait-and-see attitude on Thai army´s coup Read More
The Danish fashion brand Soulland, held their grand opening of the first store outside of Copenhagen, yesterday, May 22, at the upscale Central Embassy Mall in Bangkok. The red carpet …
Grand Opening of Danish Fashion Brand Soulland store Read More
Scandinavians interested in following the news have a several options open, as the ICT Ministry has announced that it will not shut down the Internet. This Friday morning, the live news …
Suggested Thai news sources Read More
Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha has declared a coup d’etat to prevent further loss of life and prevent escalation of potentially violent conflict, following a last-minute botched attempt to …
Thailand’s coup d’etat: Military takes over government Read More
What would happen, if the world knew Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen, and the characters from his fairy tales travelled into the future and met the children of …
Danish Fairy Tales at European Literature Days Read More
Thome Ship Management has reached a used milestone by taking over the full management of its first vessel to be flagged under the Danish International Ship Register. The technical and …
Singapore Thome manages its first DIS vessel Read More
The former professional footballer, Jan Mølby, will visit the British Club in Singapore in June. On that occasion The British Club will host a Gentlemen’s Black Tie Dinner and all …
Ex-Footballer Jan Mølby to visit Singapore Read More
The Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation on May 15 launched the Danish government’s new strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy: “More Trade. New Jobs”. With the new export …
New embassies to help Denmark reach 300 million consumers Read More
Danes living in Beijing are invited to participate in the year’s biggest Danish garden party in China, jointly hosted by the Danish Embassy and the Danish Chamber of Commerce on …
Danish Embassy, businesses jointly host Midsummer celebration in Beijing Read More
This morning, May 21, The Malaysian Danish Business Council hosted a breakfast Dialogue, where the group CEO and publisher of The Edge, Mr. Ho Kay Tat, presented the subject on …
Breakfast dialogue on media challenges Read MoreThe European Union issued a statement on May 20 on the situation in Thailand, expressing concern over the latest developments in which 0the military has imposed martial law all over …
Martial Law in Thailand – Day 2 Read More
By Christer Holmvall On a great Saturday in late April the Blufox-Oakwood Asia golf tournament was held at Rachakram Golf outside of Bangkok. The tournament saw Bjarne Kjersner (first from …
Bjarne Kjersner clinches MVP, with two tourneys to go Read More
Thailand’s army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha announced at 3 in the morning of Tuesday 20 May that the army had imposed martial law in all of Thailand. He made it clear that …
Martial Law in Thailand – Day 1 Read More