Give Natural Birth a Chance
The Beijing public health bureau has asked city hospitals to reduce the number of Caesarean sections. Last year, the Caesarean rate in Beijing was 51 percent, much higher that the …
Give Natural Birth a Chance Read MoreDanish Firm Eyes China’s Heating and Cooling Market
China is entering a new generation of heating and cooling systems with more energy efficiency, said Preben Tolstrup, CEO of Logstor. Preben which unveil its plan of entering the Chinese …
Danish Firm Eyes China’s Heating and Cooling Market Read MoreWorkshop Explores Business of Arts
Various opinions about cinema, performing arts, fine arts, photography and exhibitions in Viet Nam were discussed by cultural experts at a workshop held in Ha Noi yesterday, July 14.Co-organised by …
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AirAsia X Change to Gatwick Airport
AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has announced that beginning 24 October, 2011, AirAsia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier …
AirAsia X Change to Gatwick Airport Read MoreDane Deported from Thailand to Laos
Danish citizen Mr. Per Pinning was on Monday 4 July arrested in Nongkhai for having overstayed his visa to Thailand. The 40 year old Dane had arrived Thailand last time …
Dane Deported from Thailand to Laos Read MoreSpies Biggest Travel Company in Denmark
Spies is Denmark’s biggest travel agency following the integration over the last couples of years of Ving, Tjæreborg, Skibby and MyTravel Tango into the Spies company. Spies is owned by …
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Deadline for Biometric Danish Passports Postponed
The Danish Ministry of Justice has decided to change the date for implementation of fingerprints and other biometric data in Danish passports. The initial date of 1 October 2011 for …
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Economic Top Marks to A.P.Møller-Mærsk
Danish A.P.Møller-Mærsk pays its bills on time, and suppliers and cooperation partners may be fully confident that the company will pay what it owes to them. This is the conclusion …
Economic Top Marks to A.P.Møller-Mærsk Read MorePhD Student off to a 6 Months Research Stay in Guangzhou
Soon the surroundings in Silkeborg will be replaced with a subtropical climate in Guangzhou. For a 6-month stay Anders Nielsen, a PhD student from Department of Bioscience, AU, will work …
PhD Student off to a 6 Months Research Stay in Guangzhou Read MoreVietnamese Woman Charged with Human Trafficking and Pimping
A 62-year-old Vietnamese woman in Copenhagen, Denmark, has been arrested and charged with trafficking and pimping. The woman was arrested on Tuesday 12 July 2011 in connection with an action …
Vietnamese Woman Charged with Human Trafficking and Pimping Read MoreScandinavia and ADB to Help Boost Biomass Use in the Mekong Region
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to help the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) scale up the use of biomass waste in the agriculture sector to meet its growing need for …
Scandinavia and ADB to Help Boost Biomass Use in the Mekong Region Read MoreDanish Minister of Education Visited Vietnam
The Danish Minister of Education, Troels Lund Poulsen, recently visited Vietnam. The minister’s visit was a follow up on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed with the Vietnamese Minister of …
Danish Minister of Education Visited Vietnam Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Immigrants Rushed to Apply Before Stricter Rules Took Effect
Citizens from most OECD countries are now exempt from tougher Danish immigration test, but others must pay more.New immigration rules came into effect on July 1 that make it both easier …
Immigrants Rushed to Apply Before Stricter Rules Took Effect Read MoreDanish Scholars Speak Highly of Hu’s Speech
Danish officials and scholars recently spoke highly of Chinese President Hu Jintao’s keynote speech marking the ruling party’s 90th anniversary, saying it reflected the party’s determination to tackle corruption, consolidate …
Danish Scholars Speak Highly of Hu’s Speech Read MoreDanish Resident in Pattaya Caught-up in Necklace Snatch
A Danish resident and his Thai girlfriend were the subject of an aggravated necklace snatch on Monday afternoon which led to a dramatic chase around the streets of Pattaya as …
Danish Resident in Pattaya Caught-up in Necklace Snatch Read MorePandora Jewelry in Beijing’s World Trade Center
Denmarks jewelry label Pandora has opened a boutique store in Beijing’s luxury hub, China World Trade Center. Actress Li Xiaolu was invited for its opening. The store offers a whole collection …
Pandora Jewelry in Beijing’s World Trade Center Read MoreCool, Classy Nordic Nosh
With the long hot summer ahead, it’s time to hunt down some fresh flavors for palates depressed by the heat. Donna Mah says fresh is best, especially if it’s from …
Cool, Classy Nordic Nosh Read MoreSize is Sexy
The one thought that crosses the minds of most European women living in Asia is “Will I be able to get a good bra or bikini here?” The weather being …
Size is Sexy Read MoreSSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok
Reported By Marites Canlas-PastorfideOn May 31 2011, Scandinavian Society in Philippines organized SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok. Coffee was brewing at 7:30 a.m. while I was waiting at Starbucks …
SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok Read MoreNovozymes Is Gearing up in China
As a consequence of a phenomenal growth within products for the households, Novozymes has decided to establish a new centre in Beijing, China, the company wrote in a press release …
Novozymes Is Gearing up in China Read MoreNew Interesting Projects to Look Forward to
Culture lovers can look forward to eight unique, modern and innovative cultural projects within the coming months which are funded by The Danish-Vietnamese Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF). The …
New Interesting Projects to Look Forward to Read MoreDanish Support to Code of Ethics and Conduct
A Code of Ethics and Conduct for Vietnamese Lawyers has been developed by the Vietnam Bar Federation (VBF) with Danish support. “The Code is just like a law on ethical …
Danish Support to Code of Ethics and Conduct Read MoreGrowth opportunities to Danish Trade and Industry in Vietnam
Embassy Counselor at the Danish Consulate and Trade Office in Ho Chi Minh City, Pia Starbaek Szczepanski, is hoping to highlight growth opportunities of Danish industries in Vietnam. She also …
Growth opportunities to Danish Trade and Industry in Vietnam Read MoreHRH Prince Henrik Sculpture in China
HRH the Prince Consort Henrik personally unveiled the sculpture he created for the Danish company AVK in Anhui province on 28 June.Leaders from Chaohu and Hexian cities were also present …
HRH Prince Henrik Sculpture in China Read MoreDanish St.Hans in Hua Hin
Text and photo by Beate Cecilie Stampe RasmussenMany hours the Nordic countries when out to see this years celebrations, a bonfire could been seen in Hua Hin. 42 happy Thai, …
Danish St.Hans in Hua Hin Read MoreThai Launching Regularly Scheduled Flights From Copenhagen To Phuket
The island’s airlift story continues to brighten as national carrier Thai Airways International will start direct flights from Europe to the island on November 11th. 2011 Three weekly flights aboard …
Thai Launching Regularly Scheduled Flights From Copenhagen To Phuket Read MoreDanish-funded Project Fights Wildlife Trafficking
A Danish-funded project to prevent the trafficking of wild animals and plants in and through the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was reviewed on June 29. Under the project which …
Danish-funded Project Fights Wildlife Trafficking Read MoreDanish Education Export Accepted After Summer
The Danish Minister of Education, Troels Lund Poulsen, has decided to make it easier for Danish technical schools, business schools and universities as he is on a fast trip around …
Danish Education Export Accepted After Summer Read MoreMajor Leak to Danish Paper Exposes Chinese Duplicity
The Danish daily Information has been obtained access to classified documents from China’s top leadership – an unusual and rare leak that provides an otherwise unseen glimpse into the mindset …
Major Leak to Danish Paper Exposes Chinese Duplicity Read MorePandora Takes Over all Distribution in France
The Danish jewelry manufacturer Pandora has taken over all distribution of its products in France and appointed a new country manager. According to the company this will strengthen its position …
Pandora Takes Over all Distribution in France Read MoreEFTA States and HK, China Sign Free Trade Agreement
Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Norway , Iceland, Liechtenstein,and Switzerland – and Hong Kong, China have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today. …
EFTA States and HK, China Sign Free Trade Agreement Read MoreManila: South Forbes Presents Scandia Suites
Scandinavian design emerged in the 1950s in the four Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as Finland. It is a design movement characterized by simple designs, minimalism, …
Manila: South Forbes Presents Scandia Suites Read MoreDenmark Ratifies UN Convention Ensuring Proper Working Conditions
Denmark has ratified a new UN Convention ensuring seafarers globally proper working conditions. The Convention is the so-called Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), and it is an important step forward for …
Denmark Ratifies UN Convention Ensuring Proper Working Conditions Read MoreMaersk Line: No Need for More Than 10 Ships
The development on the container marked must improve more than what is expected at the moment if Maersk Line is to change its mind and exercise the option for ordering …
Maersk Line: No Need for More Than 10 Ships Read MoreDanish Pandora Ready to Capture China
The Danish thai jewelry group Pandora has solved the problems with the rights to use its name in China and is now ready to capture the Chinese market, Berlingske Business wrote.Pandora …
Danish Pandora Ready to Capture China Read MoreSAS Singapore’s Magic Touch
Christine Low joined SAS in 1984 when SAS established a separate office independent of Thai Airways International’s office in Singapore. Until that time, Thai Airways had been serving all the …
SAS Singapore’s Magic Touch Read MoreChina Opens 1st Skiing Theme Museum
Changchun Vasaloppet Museum, the first museum putting skiing as a theme in China, opened here on Saturday. Supported by headquarters of Vasaloppet in Sweden and International Ski Federation and fans …
China Opens 1st Skiing Theme Museum Read MoreVestas Supercomputer is the World’s 53rd Fastest
Vestas’ new supercomputer, Firestorm, is now officially among the most powerful in the world, ranked 53rd place in the Top500.Interactive servicesIt was confirmed just how powerful Vestas’ new supercomputer is, …
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Skt. Hans Party in Singapore
With over fifty participants in the “Sankt Hans” Mid Summer Party at the Danish Church, it seemed like most Danish families in Singapore, who had not left for a summer …
Skt. Hans Party in Singapore Read MoreNokia to Transfer 2,800 Staff to Accenture
Nokia Corp. said Wednesday it has completed a deal to outsource Symbian software development to Accenture, including the transfer of 2,800 workers to the global management-consulting firm. The announcement came …
Nokia to Transfer 2,800 Staff to Accenture Read MoreVestas Inks Wind Turbine Deal With Datang
Vestas, one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers, has signed a large contract with the China Datang Corporation Renewable Power Co Ltd, Vestas said in a press release issued …
Vestas Inks Wind Turbine Deal With Datang Read MoreVietnam: Gender Mainstreaming in Danish Assistance
Assessment of the 2010 Gender Mainstreaming Plan for the development programme in Vietnam showed satisfactory results. Given the phasing out strategy for traditional development programme by 2015, gender mainstreaming will …
Vietnam: Gender Mainstreaming in Danish Assistance Read MoreImportant Report About the Vietnamese Environment
The launching ceremony of Vietnam National State of Environment 2010 Overview Report took place on 10 June. The report gives an overall and comprehensive assessment of environmental issues, challenges, and …
Important Report About the Vietnamese Environment Read MoreConcern as Election Commissioners head to Denmark and Iceland
Political parties have questioned why four of five Election Commissioners have opted to make an inspection trip to Denmark and Icelande from today to Tuesday just two weeks prior to …
Concern as Election Commissioners head to Denmark and Iceland Read MoreMaersk Thailand hit by US, EU Slump
The Thai unit of Denmark’s Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipper, has downgraded its business performance outlook this year, citing impacts from the Japanese disaster and lingering economic uncertainties …
Maersk Thailand hit by US, EU Slump 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 MoreNordic Networking with Colliers International
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Thailand organized the networking night on 16 June 2011 at the Westin Grand Sukhumvit. About 150 guests braved the pouring rain and showed up. …
Nordic Networking with Colliers International Read MoreChristian Madsen Part of Double Tree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Opening
Very early on in his career, Christian Madsen cleverly joined the Hilton family back in Denmark, the world-renowned hotel brand that is, as a stepping stone for getting jobs abroad …
Christian Madsen Part of Double Tree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Opening Read MoreSavija Pannark Korslund new Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce
Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce has announced Mrs. Savija Pannark Korslund as its new Executive Director following the resignation of Ms. Katrine Praest, the chamber’s current Execuive Director. She will take …
Savija Pannark Korslund new Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce Read MoreFilipino-Danish Players Likely to Miss RP-S’Lanka Rematch
Filipino-Danish players Dennis Cagara and Jerry Lucena may not be available for the first leg of the Philippines’ Asian World Cup qualifier against Sri Lanka on June 29 in Colombo …
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