Café Europa – 17 years in Krabi
Thai locals eating the ‘Nordic Sushi’ and drinking Akvavit is a rare sight but common at Café Europa in downtown Krabi, where guests are, which is also noteworthy, being …
Café Europa – 17 years in Krabi Read MoreMaersk Contractors Named Its New Rig
A ceremony was held on Saturday 12 May 2007 in Singapore to name Maersk Contractors’s latest newbuilding drilling rig MAERSK COMPLETER which was honored by Mrs. Monique Desvoyes, with her …
Maersk Contractors Named Its New Rig Read MoreA Danish Farmer to Help Women Empowerment in Cambodia
The Khmer Rouge mass killing has left Cambodia with many widows and high number of women headed households particularly in Siem Reap Province.“This is one of the main reasons why …
A Danish Farmer to Help Women Empowerment in Cambodia Read MoreA Danish Artist and her Asian Workshops
Danish artist Marianne Hvass Kure first workshop was held May 9th in Pandora Furniture in Sukhumvit soi 53. The workshop was the first in a series of three held in …
A Danish Artist and her Asian Workshops Read MoreDramatic Annual General Meeting for SSS
The annual general meeting of the SSS was held at The Sheraton Sukhumvit in Bangkok May 9th. After a brief confusion about whether to eat before or after the meeting, …
Dramatic Annual General Meeting for SSS Read More51 Danish Gymnasts to Tour Thailand
July may not be high season in Thailand, but that does not stop 51 gymnasts from Balle School of Music and Sports from coming. Former and current students as …
51 Danish Gymnasts to Tour Thailand Read MoreCarlsberg Stands Firm
Having been operating in Malaysia for over 35 years, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has reaffirmed its commitment to doing business in Malaysia by boosting its export sales despite a fall …
Carlsberg Stands Firm Read MoreDining with HC Andersen in Manila
Behind this initiative is a Danish lady, Pernille Harboe, who has lived in Manila sine the 70s. Every day until May 10th, she is cooking and serving Danish lunch and …
Dining with HC Andersen in Manila Read MoreA Danish Musician with a new Life in the Philippines
A typhoon to change his mindJørgen West has lived in Spain for many years as a part of the large Scandinavian community at Costa del Sol. But a couple of …
A Danish Musician with a new Life in the Philippines Read MoreTwo Danish Resorts in the Philippines: To Stay or Not to Stay in Paradise
Flemming with Eden in Paradise“We ran away to Bantayan Island” says 48 year old Flemming with reference to his wife, Eden and their escape from Cebu in 1999. Her parents …
Two Danish Resorts in the Philippines: To Stay or Not to Stay in Paradise Read MoreScandinavian Trend: Trainees for the business and the Philippines
Right now, four young Danes are trainees in Scandinavian Trend or Filtra as the company’s name actually is. Filtra was started by Per Stangegaard – an eager golf player – …
Scandinavian Trend: Trainees for the business and the Philippines Read MoreMalaysian Trade Visit to Denmark and Sweden
Malaysian Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister, Ahmad Husni Mohd Hanadzlah, will visit Denmark and Sweden from May 5-15 to boost trade and attract more investment. Together with the visit, …
Malaysian Trade Visit to Denmark and Sweden Read MoreVisit of Danish Minister Tornaes to Vietnam Confirms Good Bilateral Relations
Ulla Tornaes, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation visited Vietnam from 21-25 April 2007. The minister was warmly welcomed and had a diverse programme, starting off with a visit to the remote …
Visit of Danish Minister Tornaes to Vietnam Confirms Good Bilateral Relations Read MoreDanish Minister Tornaes Co-Hosts Conference on the Mekong River Commission
Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, Ms. Ulla Tørnæs, on 23-24 April 2007 co-hosted an International Conference on the Mekong River Commission (MRC) together with Mr. Cao Duc Phat, Minister …
Danish Minister Tornaes Co-Hosts Conference on the Mekong River Commission Read MoreIndonesian Environment Minister Visits Denmark, Norway
Indonesian Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar in April visited Denmark and Norway. In both country, the minister activily engaged himself in a dialogue with his counterparts and others discussing climate change issues …
Indonesian Environment Minister Visits Denmark, Norway Read MorePhilippine Village Thankful for Danish Water
To many Filipinos Denmark is a distant country, but to the villagers in Cadiz, the water running from their tabs is Danish. Entering the village, the first thing you see …
Philippine Village Thankful for Danish Water Read MoreMalaysian Trade Mission to Visit Denmark and Sweden
Malaysian Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ahmad Husni Mohd Hanadzlah will lead a trade mission to visit the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden next month, local media reported Monday. The …
Malaysian Trade Mission to Visit Denmark and Sweden Read MoreA Dane And His Aeta Friends On The Mountain
Ever since the beginning of times, the Aetas – indigenous people of the northern Philippines – have lived on the slopes of Mount Pinatubo. One day, the sun turned black, …
A Dane And His Aeta Friends On The Mountain Read MoreLast DTCC Network Event in Soi 18
As the Admiral is relocating to Soi 27, April 19th was the last time the TDCC Network Event could take place in the Admiral in Soi 18. For the event, …
Last DTCC Network Event in Soi 18 Read MoreThe Queen’s Birthday Celebrated in Bangkok
It may have been one day too late, but on the 17th of April, The Danish Embassy hosted the celebrations of Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe’s 67th birthday. The event took …
The Queen’s Birthday Celebrated in Bangkok Read MoreCarlsberg’s new man in the hot seat in Malaysia
To most it was a surprise change of leading Carlsberg man in Malaysia… one day the MD was Mr. Mogens Jønck, the next day the name was Søren Holm Jensen. …
Carlsberg’s new man in the hot seat in Malaysia Read MoreDanish Politician Threatened With Arrest in Singapore
A Danish politician, Anders Samuelson visiting Singapore has been told that if he speaks at a meeting promoting democracy in Singapore he will be arrested. The same goes for seven …
Danish Politician Threatened With Arrest in Singapore Read MoreStaff Rotation at The Danish Embassy in Bangkok
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok has announced the following changes to the staff of the embassy.1 July 2007 – Consular Attaché Ulrik Holt Sørensen will be succeeded by Consular …
Staff Rotation at The Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read MoreDanish Wind Mill Plant Leading The Way
The very succesful Danish supported commercial wind power plant in northern Ilocos Norte province in the Philippines will soon be followed by other plants nearby, revealed President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, …
Danish Wind Mill Plant Leading The Way Read MoreRolls-Royce Massage
There are tuk-tuks all over Bangkok, because it’s a Thai tradition. But Anders’ ride is parked in the eastern end of Silom Road in walking distance from the Oriental Hotel …
Rolls-Royce Massage Read MoreThe Admiral is Closing, Moving and Re-opening
One of the best places in town for Danish meat balls and Scandinavian food in general is moving from its current location at Sukhumvit Soi 18 – where it has been …
The Admiral is Closing, Moving and Re-opening Read MoreMogens Rasmussen has passed away
The Danish TV Producer Mogens Rasmussen passed away Friday 6. April after a long period of sickness. He was only 53 years old. Mogens Rasmussen had a long career as …
Mogens Rasmussen has passed away Read MoreAn Aqua Dane in Bangkok
Jesper Clausen graduated a master degree in Biology with a strong focus on Aquaculture from University of Copenhagen, Denmark in 2001. He’s now working at the Food and Agriculture Organization …
An Aqua Dane in Bangkok Read MoreMalaysia to Use Danish Know-How on Non Revenue Water Management
The government of Negeri Sembilan state in Malaysia will take up an effective system used in Denmark to manage the state’s problem of non revenue water (NRW) which is the …
Malaysia to Use Danish Know-How on Non Revenue Water Management Read MoreDenmark to Share Vietnam Energy Saving Experience
Current relations between Denmark and Viet Nam are developing on a right track, changing from assistance by the Scandinavian country to comprehensive cooperation between both nations, especially economic ties, remarked …
Denmark to Share Vietnam Energy Saving Experience Read MoreVocational School on Shopping Spree with Danish Money
Dung Quat Vocational School has been granted a loan of almost 4 million USD by the Prime Minister. The money, which is meant for buying equipment for the school, is …
Vocational School on Shopping Spree with Danish Money Read MoreFirexpress Sees Thailand as Hub for New Firefighting Technology
The big, red fire truck is outdated. A guy on a motorcycle carrying the latest technology from Firexpress is all you need to extinguish accidental fires. The small piece of …
Firexpress Sees Thailand as Hub for New Firefighting Technology Read MoreMoved To Malaysia With No Plans… But An Open Mind
Back in 1993 Mark Vedel started a company in Denmark together with a few partners. The company was selling software to control and manage the maintenance of large industrial systems …
Moved To Malaysia With No Plans… But An Open Mind Read MoreTwo New Faces after DABS AGM 2007
The two new members; Michael Haunstrup (Bang & Olufsen Asia Pte Ltd) and Per Bach Nielsen (Vestas Asia Pacific Wind Technology Pte Ltd), were elected into a board committee of …
Two New Faces after DABS AGM 2007 Read MoreSix Pregnant Pigs Need Active Senior Hands
6 days of work if you’re up for it There is a lot to look after for 71 years old Louis who has traveled all over the world as a …
Six Pregnant Pigs Need Active Senior Hands Read MoreDiplomat Calls Denmark Important Partner of Vietnam
The diplomat made the remarks while meeting with the Danish Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Ulrik Federspiel, who is in Vietnam for a visit from March 28 to …
Diplomat Calls Denmark Important Partner of Vietnam Read MoreVietnamese Break Dancers Experienced Denmark
A Vietnamese break dance group Big Toe, comprised of three young talented members, flew half world to Denmark to challenge their skills in the third annual international break dance competition …
Vietnamese Break Dancers Experienced Denmark Read MoreWear the Helmet – No Excuses
A national helmet wearing campaign in Vietnam is to be launched the 29 March 2007. The objective of the campaign is to decrease the number of traffic caused brain injuries …
Wear the Helmet – No Excuses Read MoreDanish ITC and Electronic Delegation to Visit Vietnam
A delegation of 30 Danish companies in an area of International Computers and Tabulators (ICT) and electronics’ industries will head to Vietnam from April 16-20 to enhance business co-operations within …
Danish ITC and Electronic Delegation to Visit Vietnam Read MoreMalaysia’s Suncity to Acquire Wisma Denmark in KL
Sunway City Bhd (SunCity) has proposed to acquire Wisma Denmark and several parcels of adjoining vacant lands at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, for RM170 million. The proposed acquisition was for …
Malaysia’s Suncity to Acquire Wisma Denmark in KL Read MoreEnvironmental-Friendly Pioneer with ENCO Systems
ENCO System Sdn. Bhd started in 1975 as a service company for Boiler Industry includes business activities such as installation of new boilers, re-conditioning of used boilers, boiler servicing, and …
Environmental-Friendly Pioneer with ENCO Systems Read MoreCarrot-and-Stick for Deep South Situation, Suggested Danish Diplomat
Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Per Stig Møller on Wednesday, March 14 recommended Thai government to use carrot-and-stick measures to deal with the insurgency in the deep south of Thailand, …
Carrot-and-Stick for Deep South Situation, Suggested Danish Diplomat Read MoreDo you speak medical?
Christian Laursen, 47, has been employed at BNH since the Summer of 2006. He is not planning a return trip to Denmark any time soon. “I could have stayed home, …
Do you speak medical? Read MoreAmbassador Talks up Commercial Outlook
Peter Lysholt Hansen, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, reveals expectations to the bilateral trade between Denmark and Vietnam for the year 2007. The Great Expectation for 2007In recent years, the …
Ambassador Talks up Commercial Outlook Read MoreChiang Mai is Heading for Emergency Law
Chiang Mai has been fighting severe air pollution for the past two weeks and the visibility is as low as 100 meters in some places. If the situation does not …
Chiang Mai is Heading for Emergency Law Read MoreDanish Program for Handicapped Children to Continue in the Philippines
A Danida sponsored program to help handicapped children in The Philippines will continue when Danida and The Danish Society of Polio and Accident Victims (PTU) withdraw in near future. PTU …
Danish Program for Handicapped Children to Continue in the Philippines Read MoreDenmark Helps Vietnam with another Marine Reserve Project
The central province of Quang Tri with assistance from the Fisheries Ministry and the Danish Government has mapped out a project to turn Con Co Island into a natural marine …
Denmark Helps Vietnam with another Marine Reserve Project Read MoreDanish Sex Project in Vietnam to Continue
A Danish project in Vietnam on sexual rights and knowledge has just been evaluated and as a result of the Danish Family Planning Organization’s (DFPO, known in Danish as Sex …
Danish Sex Project in Vietnam to Continue Read MoreJorgen Ib Hedes Passed Away
Jorgen In Hedes, a long time resident and one of the most well-known Danes in Thailand, passed away in his home in Denmark on Tuesday 6 March 2007. Jorgen Ib …
Jorgen Ib Hedes Passed Away Read MoreCarlsberg Wins Habeco Deal
Danish beer maker Carlsberg has been chosen to form a partnership with Vietnamese brewer Habeco when the latter is privatized in the near future. This is a result of the …
Carlsberg Wins Habeco Deal Read More