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Swedish Women’s Educational Association in Singapore (SWEA) organized the Annual Swedish Crayfish Party on the 18th of September 2010 at Blooies Roadhouse & Grill. 74 guests showed up and had …
Crayfish Party 2010 in Singapore Read MoreDanish brewer Carlsberg on Wednesday opened books for a seven-year euro bond sale, a source close to the deal said. The fixed-coupon offering will be priced later on Wednesday, the …
Carlsberg Offers Seven-year Euro Bond Read MoreEight Vietnamese artists have been selected for the final round of a painting contest launched by the Denmark-Vietnam Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF). According to the Danish Embassy’s announcement …
Eight Vietnamese in Danish Painting Contest’s Final Read MoreFrom more than 5,200 applicants, Finnair has selected four expert Quality Hunters, who during a two-month period will visit Finnair’s destinations aroundthe world and observe quality on flights, in airports …
A Dane Among Finnairs New Quality Hunters Read MoreMicroelectronics Technology in Taiwan announces that it has signed equity and intellectual property purchase agreements with the Danish company RadioComp ApS Both Boards have approved the agreements, whereby the Taiwanese …
Danish RadioComp Sold to Taiwan Read MoreText by Lea StroemScandinavian Society Philippines (SSP) has over 150 members and they have been celebrating this age old practice in Manila since 1997, just like in many parts of …
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Scandinavian Society Siam (SSS) organized the Swedish Crayfish Party 2010 at Bangkok British Club backyard on the evening of 2 October. The rain was pouring down but it was not …
Wet Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read MoreCarlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, the country’s biggest brewery company, will look to introduce up to two new premium beer brands in the local market within the next year. Although its …
Carlsberg Plans Two New Premium Brands Read MoreSome young Danes are out to share their culture with China, and they are stopping cyclists in their tracks. Jacob Joergensen, 27, is part of the crew at the Danish …
Biking Diplomacy Read MoreThe Chinese Embassy in Denmark held a grand reception Wednesday to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Around 200 guests from Danish government …
The Chinese National Day Celebrated in Copenhagen Read MoreHigh-profile delegates to the first China Eastern Bicycle Expo share their views on the sustainable growth of the industry. Anders Pedersen, senior manager of the Denmark pavilion during the 2010 …
Cycling Experts Anticipate ‘Bright Future’ Read MoreOn the 29th of September 2010, the newly appointed Danish Ambassador to China and Mongolia handed his credentials over to President of Mongolia. At a formal ceremony on Wednesday 29th …
New Danish Ambassador in Mongolia Read MorePeder Jorgensen was on Monday night 27 September 2010 – his 75 year birthday – awarded Friends of Thailand by Tourism Authority of Thailand. The Danish former missionary in the …
Friends of Thailand Award Read MoreFor the fifth year running, Mayor Huang Qifan had gathered more than 20 CEOs and chairmen from some of the world’s largest corporations to discuss future prospects for the city …
Danish Advice to Chinese Mayor Read MoreA man in custody in Norway on suspicion of plotting bombings with two accomplices, said Tuesday the planned attack was aimed at Chinese interests and not a Danish newspaper, his …
Oslo Suspect Says Chinese Interests Targeted Read MoreCoordinating Public Welfare Minister Agung Laksono called on Indonesian Muslims on Sunday not to be provoked by a Danish newspaper’s plan to publish a compilation of its cartoons, which include …
Muslims Told to Stay Calm Over Cartoon Book Read MoreToday, the prestigious museum ‘Prince Gong’s Palace’ in Beijing opened an exciting exhibition of original art works created by HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for the recent film adaptation …
Designs By The Queen of Denmark in China Read MoreRecently the Vietnamese Competition Authority (VCA), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), launched a website on Early Warning System on Anti-dumping cases. The ceremony was presided by Doctor …
New Website on Anti-dumping Read MoreA conference was held 17 September at the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) to launch the report “Characteristics of the Vietnamese Business Environment: Evidence from a SME survey in …
Evidence From an SME Survey Read MoreOn 25th September 2010, the Vikings Wheelers arranged the Ride to Pathum Thani. Claus Bergenfelt was the one who organized this event successfully. The group rode northward from PT Gas …
The Bergenfelt Ride to Pathum Thani Read MoreThe hallway is dirty and there is a scent of moist coming from the walls. Inside the apartment it no longer looks dirty – it looks empty. The square room …
Helping Singapore’s Poor Read MoreBy September next year construction will finally be completed the Bangkok Patana School Masterplan, a 10-year project to fully equip the school in order to provide the very best in …
Fulfilling Mission: Fulfilling Potential Read MoreIn Denmark, bicycling is a natural activity for people from all walks of life. This includes the Royal Family, according to HRH Prince Joachim of Denmark, who paid a visit …
Prince Joachim Presents Students With Expo Bikes Read MoreThe Danish jewelry giant Pandora does not yet exist in the Chinese market. Not that Pandora does not wish to be present there, but the company’s brand has quite simply …
Pandora Brand Rejected in China Read MoreDanish “Tuk Tours” is one of the many smaller travel agencies in the famous seaside town of Hua Hin who has suffered from the political turmoil in Thailand. But now …
The Scandinavians are Coming Back Read MoreMaritime giant AP Moller Maersk will register more than 30 new ships under the Singapore flag, a move that will significantly boost the local shipping industry, analysts said. The new …
30 New Maersk Ships to Fly Singapore Flag Read MoreEsoftflow, a Joint Venture of the Danish Embassy’s Business-to-Business Programme, has been known as an attractive destination for the disadvantaged people, who like working with computer and graphic. If people …
A Huge Talent in a Smal Tiny Body Read MoreAfter a fierce battle Denmark became Nordic Champion at EXPO 2010 Shanghai. Norway came in second, followed by Sweden, Finland and Iceland. During the day guides from each pavilion competed …
Denmark Wins Nordic Expo Championship Read MoreAalborg University and University of International relations in Beijing are currently co-hosting an international workshop revolving around ‘The Chinese rise and the existing liberal world order’. On September 20-21, Aalborg …
Aalborg Joins Beijing About International Relations Read MoreNina Rasmussen and Hjalte Tin, who set out from Copenhagen almost three months ago in their electrical cars, have now reached Beijing and a well deserved break after crossing through Russia …
Nina Rasmussen and Hjalte Tin Says Hello Read MoreSome get around by bus, others by car or the bicycle, but the trishaw? On Sunday, 36 consulate staff from 12 different foreign missions will, in teams of three comprising …
Diplomats Race to Spread Green Message Read MoreA Danish national on Wednesday was arrested in possession of a significant quantity of the class-1 restricted drug Ya-Ba and a small quantity of another illicit narcotic at his Country …
Danish Man Busted In Narko Raids Read MoreIntroduction of luxurious, smart and informative packaging material with new designs by Phuoc Kim Thanh is contributing to higher prices for the flowers from Lam Dong province in the export …
Packaging Stimulates Flower Exports Read MoreIt was an historic occasion when the first Master Programme on Human Rights in Vietnam was launched in Hanoi on September 7, celebrating the Vietnamese – Norwegian academic partnership on …
First Master Programme on Human Rights in Vietnam Read MoreOn September 12 to 15 Denmark’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms. Charlotte Sahl-Madsen, will visit Shanghai and Hong Kong. The purpose is to maintain the good relationship and …
Danish Minister Visit Expo and Hong Kong Read MoreNovozymes China has seen its share of success. And thanks to local government support, the company will continue to flourish in Zhongguancun Haidian Science Park (HSP), said China Regional President, …
Danish Novozymes Boosts Presence in China Read MoreThe mobile Internet industry leaders from China and Denmark met in Copenhagen on Sunday to discuss possible cooperation. Around 50 top Chinese and Danish mobile Internet executives attended a forum …
China, Danmark to Cooperate in Mobile Internet Read MoreThe founder’s goodbye to the Pandora Board is happening accordingly to the recommendations for good corporate governance, and Per Enevoldsen continues as head of Pandora productions in Thailand. Among the …
Founder Leaves Pandora Board Read MoreIt has once again come to the Embassy’s attention that some visa applicants and their references are offered assistance to smooth the visa process by various agencies both in and …
Warning Against Read MoreDenmark will provide non-State businesses in Vietnam with VND422 billion to help them raise their competitiveness. The funding, will be supplied in the 2011-2013 period and VND40-50 billion will be …
Helping Hand to VN Businesses Read MoreNovo Nordisk announced today that the company will expand its Research and Development Centre China in Beijing from currently 100 to 200 employees by 2015. The expansion will mainly be …
Novo Nordisk to Double Scale of R&D Centre in China Read MoreA four-day training workshop was been held 17-20 August at the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) on environmental accounting. The workshop was conducted within Danida’s Poverty Reduction Grant (PRG) …
“Green Accounting” Workshop in Vietnam Read MoreA first ever Asia – Europe (ASEM) Climate Change Forum was held in Ha Long City on 6-7 September 2010. The Forum gathered more than 100 experts, government officials and …
Europe and Asia in Climate Change Discussions Read MoreToday United Plantations provided a detailed rebuttal to the serious allegations made by Danish newspaper Politiken on the 8th and 9th of September relating to conditions on the company’s properties. That …
United Plantation’s Rebuttal Against Allegations Read MoreIn July the EAC Group announced that it had divested its Industrial Ingredients business, including The East Asiatic (Thailand) Public Company Ltd. (EACT), to Brenntag, one of the global leaders …
EAC Thailand Changes Name Read MoreMaersk Line has appointed Thomas Knudsen as regional head of its Asia Pacific business. Knudsen will be responsible for the execution of Maersk Line’s day-to-day operations in Southeast Asia as well …
New Head for Maersk Line in Asia Pacific Read MoreFor years the debate on family reunification has focused on Danish-Turks, who brought a spouse to Denmark. Now the Turks have been overtaken by Thais, and the debate should therefore …
Thais Overtake Turks Read MoreDanish-Vietnamese Union was the only Western European friendship organization represented at the festivities when the 65 anniversary of Vietnam’s independence were celebrated in Hanoi. In total, around 55 people were …
Danish-Vietnamese Union Invited to Hanoi Read MoreThrough the loud music, talk and laughter sounded a high whistle from Helle, signalling the beggining of the bowling session. Three lanes, 12 women, of which many had to admit …
DWN’s Night Out Read MoreOn January 1st 2012, Denmark assumes the rotating Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers, and is already planning and preparing for this big task with the presidency troika partners. …
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