Warm Christmas Bazaar in Singapore
On a sunny Saturday the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore opened its doors to one of the biggest events of the year – the Christmas bazaar. “We had a very …
Warm Christmas Bazaar in Singapore Read MoreDanida Assists Fish Market Retailers
Fish retailers received equipment at the Tan An market, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province in order to improve standards of hygiene in fish retailing. The purpose is to …
Danida Assists Fish Market Retailers Read MoreMichael Learns To Rock Back in China
Popular Danish soft rock band, Michael Learns To Rock, also known as MLTR, is returning to China after their 1995 tour of the country. They promise to perform “many songs …
Michael Learns To Rock Back in China Read MoreHigh Schools Discuss Chinese Courses
Danish Directors and teachers from about 100 senior high schools gathered here recently to discuss the feasibilIty and ways of opening Chinese language courses. “China is becoming more important to the …
High Schools Discuss Chinese Courses Read MoreBerlingske Tidende Available in Thailand
Berlingske Tidende and BT – two very popular Danish newspapers – are now both available in Thailand for delivery same day in all the major tourist destinations via NewspaperDirect. This …
Berlingske Tidende Available in Thailand Read MoreChina Looks for Assembly Site in Europe
Chinese ZPMC, world’s biggest gantry crane maker, aims to boost its market shares in the global wind power industry and plans to set up an assembly plant in Europe. Sweden …
China Looks for Assembly Site in Europe Read MoreNGOs Interested in Judical Reforms
Non Governmental Organisations will for the first time be eligible to get financial and technical support to implement their initiatives on judicial reform by submitting successful applications to the Justice …
NGOs Interested in Judical Reforms Read MoreIncreasing Interest For Vietnamese Water
This year’s Vietwater 2010 Expo demonstrated that the water industry is experiencing increased interest from international companies that wish to engage in the fast development of the sector. In 2011 …
Increasing Interest For Vietnamese Water Read MoreRejects Warnings Against Deadly Jellyfish
Three Swedish tourists have died after being attacked by the deadly dangerous box jellyfish in Thailand and Malaysia. Still, the larger Swedish agents do not believe that the current situation …
Rejects Warnings Against Deadly Jellyfish Read MoreTake the Ferry From Pattaya to Hua Hin
A new high speed catamaran ferry inaugurated today will shorten the distance bewteen Pattaya and Hua Hin to three hours and fifteen minutes. The Thailiving Ferry will provide the exclusive water …
Take the Ferry From Pattaya to Hua Hin Read MoreEmbassy Establishes an Anti Corruption Network
Many Danish companies have expressed interest in joining a network to counter corruption. After the Embassy organized an Anti Corruption Course on November 5, we received positive interest on behalf …
Embassy Establishes an Anti Corruption Network Read MoreLand-related Corruption Still a Problem
Before the 8th dialogue on anti-corruption, the Swedish Embassy, the Transparency International, Denmark, UNDP and the World Bank organized a talk on strengthening transparency in land management in Vietnam on …
Land-related Corruption Still a Problem Read MoreAmbassador Niels Kaas Dyrlund Has Passed Away
Niels Kaas Dyrlund, Danish Ambassador in Bangkok from 1997 to 2001 and prior to that from 1994 to 1997 in Singapore, died on Sunday 14 November after a short battle …
Ambassador Niels Kaas Dyrlund Has Passed Away Read MoreFirst Danish Female Priest in Singapore
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will make history when it welcomes its first female Vicar, namely Kirsten Hougaard Eistrup, 55.The Danish priest will take over from Ronald Petersen by mid …
First Danish Female Priest in Singapore Read MoreFisker to Sell in China, Open to Partner
Danish start-up electric car designer Fisker Automotive is negotiating a deal to sell its luxury, plug-in Karma model in China and remains open to partnerships with larger rivals, Chief Executive …
Fisker to Sell in China, Open to Partner Read MoreDanish Book Critical of Thai Monarchy
The Thai monarchy today is usually presented as both guardian of tradition and the institution to bring modernity and progress to the Thai people. It is moreover seen as protector …
Danish Book Critical of Thai Monarchy Read MoreBurma Committee to Pay Back Millions
The Danish State Department now requires that the Danish Burma Committee will pay 2,075,991 kroner back to the Treasury. This happens after two audit reports have revealed that some of …
Burma Committee to Pay Back Millions Read MoreThailand Extradites ‘Merchant of Death’ to US
Escorted by dozens of armed police commandos and with snipers deployed along the route, Viktor Bout was whisked from a maximum security Bangkok prison to a waiting US government plane …
Thailand Extradites ‘Merchant of Death’ to US Read MoreSaving Water and Energy
The Danish company ‘7-Technologies’ and its Chinese partner ‘Best Control Technology’ have successfully established a management information system in Guangdong province.The Business to Business programme facilitated by the Danish Embassy …
Saving Water and Energy Read MoreSAS Prepares for Heightened Demand
This winter likely to see highest ever leisure traffic demand on SAS between Scandinavia and Bangkok – Customer satisfaction levels are up. New “Core SAS” strategies intensify customer focus while …
SAS Prepares for Heightened Demand Read MoreDanish Police At Work in Angeles City
A 20-year old bargirl was invited for questioning by the Danish cops at the local police headquarters here after she was implicated in the multimillion robbery in Denmark two years …
Danish Police At Work in Angeles City Read MoreDanish Rock Band ‘The Raveonettes’ Plays in Beijing
Tonight, Danish duo ‘The Raveonettes’ play a one night only gig at Yu Gong Yi Shan in Beijing as a part of their China Tour. The Raveonettes have wanted to …
Danish Rock Band ‘The Raveonettes’ Plays in Beijing Read MoreAmbassador’s Spouses Visited a Refugee School
Recently, the spouses of the ambassadors of the Scandinavian countries visited a refugee school administered by the UNHCR to tell the children about their home countries and play together. The …
Ambassador’s Spouses Visited a Refugee School Read MoreIndochina Sales up for Carlsberg
50 percent owner of the brewery behind Angkor beer – claimed strong sales in Cambodia over the first nine months of the year, in a third-quarter update that came in …
Indochina Sales up for Carlsberg Read MoreDenmark Going After Social Security Cheats in Thailand
Too many people spend their unemployment lazing away on Thailand’s beaches instead of staying home in Denmark and look for work, says the Chair of the Danish Social Affair’s Committee, …
Denmark Going After Social Security Cheats in Thailand Read MoreDamco Appoint New Singapore- Malaysia Boss
Logistics arm of Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has appointed Alain Ventura as its Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore. In his new role Mr Ventura will be based in …
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Big Success for Nordic Young Professionals Night
The first Nordic Young Professionals Networking was held at Stable Lodge Restaurant on Thursday night 11 November 2010. Surprisingly, some 80 Nordic YP’s got together for a cozy evening! The …
Big Success for Nordic Young Professionals Night Read MoreAlmost Ready for Cheap Tickets to Bangkok
Norweagian Air Shuttle has signed a letter of intent to lease two Boeing 787-8 (BA.N) Dreamliner aircraft as part of the airline’s plan to begin long-haul operations. The company is …
Almost Ready for Cheap Tickets to Bangkok Read MoreOnce Again Denmark Defies China
The Danish ambassador will be taking part in the Nobel Peace ceremony despite Chinese admonitions.China is reported to have written to EU embassies in Oslo, urging them not to take …
Once Again Denmark Defies China Read MoreMeets Again
Recently the Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen met with Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress, Mr. Ma Wenpu. The Ambassador and the Vice Chairman first …
Meets Again Read MoreCarlsberg Malaysia Q3 Net Income Climbs
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, the nation’s biggest brewery, said third-quarter net income rose to RM34.1 million from RM21.8 million a year earlier. Revenue climbed to RM329.5 million from RM242.1 million, …
Carlsberg Malaysia Q3 Net Income Climbs Read MoreDanish Freight Forwarder Opens Chengdu Office
Damco, the Denmark-based freight forwarding arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, officially announced the opening of its office in Chengdu, Sichuan province on Wednesday. Damco, one of the world’s largest logistics …
Danish Freight Forwarder Opens Chengdu Office Read MoreCarlsberg Gets Nod to Buy Chongqing Brewery
Chongqing Brewery said in a statement on Monday that the government has approved Carlsberg’s buying into the company. Chongqing Brewery Group will sell its 12.25 percent stake worthy of 59,294,600 …
Carlsberg Gets Nod to Buy Chongqing Brewery Read MoreCarlsberg is Upgrading Again
Three months after the latest upgrading, Carlsberg now upgrades its expectations for 2010 again in connection with the release of its 3rd-quarter results.The very important Russian business improved during a …
Carlsberg is Upgrading Again Read MoreOpening Ceremony of SSI´s Beijing Office
Recently the grand opening ceremony of SSI’s new office in Beijing was held at the Royal Danish Embassy. SSI is a Danish government-owned enterprise holding expertise within the fields of vaccinations, …
Opening Ceremony of SSI´s Beijing Office Read MoreDanish Businessman Arrested in Thailand
The Danish national Carsten August, who runs a small business in the northern part of Jutland in Denmark, was recently arrested in Suvarnabhumi International Airport when he tried to return …
Danish Businessman Arrested in Thailand Read MoreDanish ’Claire Kids’ is Opening 90 Stores in China
Danish manufacturers of children’s clothes report booming exports to China and the world’s largest markets. Do the brands ‘Katvig’, ‘Mini A Ture’, ‘Claire for Kids’ and ‘Småfolk’ ring any bells? …
Danish ’Claire Kids’ is Opening 90 Stores in China Read MoreB2B Companies Organize Community Day
Esoftflow and Netimplementers have recently co-organized their first Community Day on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support to the disabled children at Bavi Rehabilitation Centre. The event started with a …
B2B Companies Organize Community Day Read MoreWinner of the Young Talent Prize
The Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) announces the winner of the Young Talent Prize 2010. The public has since the 10th of October been able to vote on their …
Winner of the Young Talent Prize Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Over 1.000 Visitors Per Day on ScandAsia.com
A total of 30.454 people visited in October the website https://scandasia.com/. That makes October 2010 the first month where the website was in average visited by more than 1.000 visitors …
Over 1.000 Visitors Per Day on ScandAsia.com Read MoreThe Secret of the Little Mermaids Departure
Denmark’s Little Mermaid statue, France’s seven priceless paintings, Luxembourg’s national treasure, the Gelle Fra (Golden Lady) statue, and Egypt’s mask of Pharaoh Sheshonq II, were all star exhibits in their …
The Secret of the Little Mermaids Departure Read MoreChinese Stonecutters Aid Famous Danish Sculptor
“In Western Europe we have very few stonemasons left in the traditional sense. In China, on the contrary, I can contract with a crafts master one day and the next …
Chinese Stonecutters Aid Famous Danish Sculptor Read MoreUK Appoints Denmark’s ISS in Asia
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has appointed Denmark’s ISS to manage the properties associated with 28 diplomatic missions in 14 countries in the Asia Pacific and India. ISS, whose private …
UK Appoints Denmark’s ISS in Asia Read MoreDanish Support Brings Remarkable Results
A programme supported by Denmark to assist the private business sector to strengthen capacity for trade unions, beginning in 2005, has brought remarkable results, said the Vietnam General Confederation of …
Danish Support Brings Remarkable Results Read MoreDCCC Business Person and Entrepreneur of the Year 2010
October 30 was an eventful and festive gala evening for Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCCC) Shanghai and 165 guests at Hyatt on the Bund! The Danish Chamber hosted the award …
DCCC Business Person and Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Read MoreZabai Golf’s New Website Up and Running
So far it has been dragging out a bit, but now Zabai Golf has its new website up and running. “Finally we have the new website up and running, this …
Zabai Golf’s New Website Up and Running Read MoreLufthansa Confirms Interest in SAS Purchase
Lufthansa chairman Jürgen Weber has previously avoided directly answering questions regarding the possible purchase of SAS, but on Monday he clearly stated that the firm was an attractive proposition. “We …
Lufthansa Confirms Interest in SAS Purchase Read MoreThe Future of Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam
The Nordic business association NordCham organized a meeting on the 28 October at Press Club in Hanoi with the participation of the Nordic Ambassadors and Nordic companies in Vietnam. The …
The Future of Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam Read MoreAn Information Evening for Danes in Bangkok
An information evening for Danes in Bangkok will take place on November the 20th from 6pm. at Cafe Europe. The main purpose is to meet newcomers and share information on …
An Information Evening for Danes in Bangkok Read MoreDenmark Open Connects China and Denmark
This weekend the red carpet was rolled out for the Chinese Ambassador Xie Hangsheng when he guests Denmark Open in Odense. The visit emphasizes that Denmark Open is one of …
Denmark Open Connects China and Denmark Read More