Pattaya in the Blood
On the walls and shelves of Niels Colov’s huge office in the newly refurbished Pattaya People Building in South Pattaya you find all kinds of diplomas and plaquettes. Not diplomas …
Pattaya in the Blood Read MoreDanes Warned Against Terror in Thailand
Travel with care. If at all. That is the message to Thailand-bound Danes from Denmark’s Foreign Ministry following Thai authorities’ decision to upgrade the state of alert for its most …
Danes Warned Against Terror in Thailand Read MoreJebsen & Jessen Group Supports Children in SEA
Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) will support educational sponsorship for children in South East Asia. The children were under the programme of an international child-sponsorship conducted by World Vision International, the …
Jebsen & Jessen Group Supports Children in SEA Read MoreMore Danes are Buying Houses in Thailand
Thailand is the most preferred destination among the Danes, when it comes to overseas vacation during the winter season. Each year more than 40,000 Danes seek out the exotic Thai …
More Danes are Buying Houses in Thailand Read MoreRoyal Danish Embassy Joins Bed Push 2005
The Royal Danish Embassy together with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce will be participating in this years “Bed Push” event. “Bed Push 2005” takes place on 8 October. The event …
Royal Danish Embassy Joins Bed Push 2005 Read MoreDanish Museum Opens Chulalongkorn Exhibition
The idea to make a Chulalongkorn exhibition was brought to life when Khunying Amporn, the former doctor of the Thai royal family, visited Denmark last year to gather information in …
Danish Museum Opens Chulalongkorn Exhibition Read MoreIndonesian Products Showcased in Copenhagen
An “In-Store Promotion of Indonesian Products” event was held on 20-27 September at Fisketorvet in Copenhagen. There were Indonesian products from 16 various companies including silver, jewelry, handicrafts, home interior/accessories, …
Indonesian Products Showcased in Copenhagen Read MoreNordic Films in Singapore
Films from Denmark, Sweden and Finland will this year join the 15th European Union Film Festival in Singapore. The event will be run between 7 – 16 October at the …
Nordic Films in Singapore Read MoreTan Sri Dato’ Seri Bek-Nielsen… a great man and mentor has passed away
The oil palm King, Danish born Tan Sri Dato’ Seri B. Bek-Nielsen, passed away in Malaysia on Friday 23 September at the age of 79. The great Dane who revolutionized …
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Bek-Nielsen… a great man and mentor has passed away Read MoreMichael Learns to Rock’s First Live Show in Cambodia
Danish pop band Michael Learns to Rock will perform their live show in Cambodia on this coming 19 October. The music show will be broadcasting through the Cambodian Television Network …
Michael Learns to Rock’s First Live Show in Cambodia Read MoreNew SAS Manager With a Busy Agenda
SAS´s new General Manager for South East Asia expects within the coming year to be able to open a new direct flight to Stockholm. Next, he hopes to open a …
New SAS Manager With a Busy Agenda Read MoreNordic Countries Considering Energy Possibilities in Philippines
Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway were reported on the website oilvoice.com, 24 September, that they are considering to investing in the Philippines’ renewable energy. The country’s emphasis on the development …
Nordic Countries Considering Energy Possibilities in Philippines Read MoreDenmark’s More Bird Flu Control Equipment Provide to Vietnam
Denmark presented their bird flu control equipment worth US$300,000 to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development at a ceremony in Hanoi Tuesday 27 September. The equipment will be transferred …
Denmark’s More Bird Flu Control Equipment Provide to Vietnam Read MoreSweden and Denmark Awarded Thailand’s Tourism
Sweden`s Allt om Resor travel magazine awarded Thailand the “The World`s Best Charter Destination” accolade for summer 2005, announced on 1 September. Votes came from the magazine`s more than 200,000 …
Sweden and Denmark Awarded Thailand’s Tourism Read MoreDenmark to Host International Workshop on Tsunami Preparedness
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website stated that Denmark is hosting an international workshop focusing on strengthening preparedness to water related natural disasters in countries hit by the 2004 …
Denmark to Host International Workshop on Tsunami Preparedness Read MoreTan Sri Dato’ Seri Børge Bek-Nielsen is dead.
Tan Sri Dato’ Børge Bek-Nielsen lived in Malaysia for more than 50 years devoting most of his professional life to United Plantations Berhad in Malaysia. In 1982 he established United …
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Børge Bek-Nielsen is dead. Read MoreDanish Car Maker Kleemann’s First Showroom in Penang
Danish personalized car modifier Kleemann opened their first Malaysian showroom in Penang on Friday 16 September. The showroom on Jalan Bagan Jermal in George Town is owned and operated by …
Danish Car Maker Kleemann’s First Showroom in Penang Read MoreCarl Ostergaard resigns as MD for Ramboll (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Carl Ostergaard has as of 1st of October 2005 resigned as Managing Director for Ramboll (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The new MD will be Mr. Lars Have who will remain in …
Carl Ostergaard resigns as MD for Ramboll (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Read MoreMajor Danish Companies Join Marine Delegation
According to the homepage of the Danish Embassy in Vietnam, the Danish marine industry is showing a strong interest in Vietnam. The delegation will visit shipyards in Ha Long and …
Major Danish Companies Join Marine Delegation Read MoreDanish Vietnames Joint Venture Aims for Leading Market Position
On Friday 9 September the inauguration of TAC Paritas, a joint venture between Danish Paritas and Vietnamese Tan A Chau was held in HCMC, the very active homepage of the …
Danish Vietnames Joint Venture Aims for Leading Market Position Read MoreExport advisers visit Denmark
Anthony Leong, senior commercial advisor at the Danish embassy in Singapore, tells that even though exporting goods to the South East Asian markets can be an issue of interest to …
Export advisers visit Denmark Read MoreWatertech Establishes Joint Venture Company in Malaysia
The new company is based in Kuala Lumpur, but will be operating throughout Malaysia. Primarily working with distribution of tap water, which needs to be significantly improved. In Malaysia approximately …
Watertech Establishes Joint Venture Company in Malaysia Read MoreThe Tsunami-ghosts have left the beaches of Thailand
Ever since the tsunami on Boxing Day last year, a lot of tourists, especially Asian, have stayed away from the beaches that were hit. They have stayed away as they …
The Tsunami-ghosts have left the beaches of Thailand Read MoreDanish Pianist Concerts In Bangkok
Danish musicians will perform “The Piano band Plus Malene Mortensen live In Bangkok” at Bangkok Theatre on EGV Metropolis, 7th Flr, on 26-27 October. The show will start from …
Danish Pianist Concerts In Bangkok Read MoreCarlsberg pays former Asian partner US$120m to settle dispute
Carlsberg A/S, the Danish brewer of Carlsberg, Tetley and Baltika beer, agreed to pay US$120mil to a former Asian partner controlled by a Thai billionaire to divide their assets and …
Carlsberg pays former Asian partner US$120m to settle dispute Read MoreNew Deputy and Five New Faces at The Danish Embassy in Hanoi
September is the season for changing of Embassy expatriate staff, and this year is no exception. Effective from 1 september, the following changes take place: Counsellor Charlotte Laursen replaces Mikael …
New Deputy and Five New Faces at The Danish Embassy in Hanoi Read MoreSingapore Chooses Danish Environment Technology
The Singaporean environment company ZC Industries has established a business with production hall and administration north of Copenhagen. Denmark is well known all over the world for its green industry …
Singapore Chooses Danish Environment Technology Read MoreDanish’s Renewable Energy Know How for Thai
The “Promotion of Renewable Energy Technologies” project, sponsored by Danida, invited Thai delegates to a study tour of renewable energy management in Denmark, during 5-12 June 2005. The study tour …
Danish’s Renewable Energy Know How for Thai Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Finding a Home in South East Asia
Selecting a place to live is one of the biggest decisions you make when moving to South East Asia. If you have lived here for some time, finding a better …
Finding a Home in South East Asia Read MoreDanish Embassy launch guide for crisis situations
What to do in situation of crisis like last year’s tsunami? That is always good to know and for that reason the Danish Embassy in Bangkok has made a guide …
Danish Embassy launch guide for crisis situations Read MoreCarlsberg buys 50% of Cambodian brewery
Carlsberg has acquired a 50% interest in Cambrew Ltd, the Cambodian brewer based in Sihanoukville on coast in the South of the country. Cambrew has a total capacity of 450,000 …
Carlsberg buys 50% of Cambodian brewery Read MoreNordic Power to the Philippines
Nordic Power 2005 is a joint Nordic Energy exhibition and a special Nordic energy seminar which will take place in Manila 21 – 27 September 2005 during the Power Trends …
Nordic Power to the Philippines Read MoreThe Jack-of-All-Trades in Manila
On the fourth floor of a worndown office building in Manila, Per Stangegaard is busy staying on top of his mushrooming empire. Like in a modern Santa Claus´s workshop, he …
The Jack-of-All-Trades in Manila Read MoreA Place Called Coco Beach
If it wasn’t for the smiling presence of the service staff, the charming bungalows, or the swimming pool, Tom Hanks would most likely feel like he was back on the …
A Place Called Coco Beach Read MoreDanish cement paint chosen for making tunnels safer
Paint from Aalborg White Asia has been chosen for painting all the motorcycle tunnels along major roads in Malaysia. The tunnels are a common feature in view of the large …
Danish cement paint chosen for making tunnels safer Read MoreNordic Council Approved Building More Roads in Central Vietnam.
The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) has approved a EUR 8.3 million credit to Vietnam in support of the Central Region Transport Network Project. The credit will be extended in co-financing …
Nordic Council Approved Building More Roads in Central Vietnam. Read MoreLaunch of the European Young Professional Group
The European Young Professional Group is officially launched on 13 July at V9, Sofitel Silom, Thailand. There were more than 150 people from 20 different countries attended the event. The …
Launch of the European Young Professional Group Read MoreCopenhagen Royal Chapel Choir on SEA Tour with Susse Wold
The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir – Kobenhavns Drengekor in Danish – will together with Danish storyteller Susse Wold be touring Singapore and Bangkok in September 2005. The tour is part …
Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir on SEA Tour with Susse Wold Read MoreBird Flu Control Equipment in Vietnam Granted by Denmark
The Danish government on 13 July handed over bird flu control equipment worth 500,000 USD to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development at a ceremony in Hanoi. The equipment …
Bird Flu Control Equipment in Vietnam Granted by Denmark Read MoreDanish-Thai Chamber Bicycling Team Back on Tour
The biking team of the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce is planning a new 5 days ride, totally about 425 km, from Sukhothai to Ayutthaya either during the first two …
Danish-Thai Chamber Bicycling Team Back on Tour Read MoreNetworking Evening 16 June drew a large crowd
By Esben Gravlev Rasmussen “A Head Hunter Speaks Out! with Tom Sorensen” was a success with Members of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. More than 60 people showed up for …
Networking Evening 16 June drew a large crowd Read MoreScanmach Asia Appointed Arne Christensen as New Co-director
Scanmach Asia Co., Ltd. has appointed Arne Christensen new co-director to help Managing Director Marius Pedersen run the fast expanding company within import and reconditioning of used wood working machinery …
Scanmach Asia Appointed Arne Christensen as New Co-director Read MoreAker Kvaerner Subsea contract in Malyasia
Aker Kvaerner Subsea has been awarded a contract with Murphy Sabah Oil Co. Ltd for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning assistance of the subsea production systems for the Kikeh …
Aker Kvaerner Subsea contract in Malyasia Read MoreKleemann’s Car May Base In M’sia Next Year
Denmark-based personalised car maker, Kleemann A/S, plans to assemble its cars in Malaysia for both the domestic and export markets next year. “We will start with Malaysia and as we …
Kleemann’s Car May Base In M’sia Next Year Read MoreDanish Plan for Restoration of Thai Beaches
Poul Jakobsen, General Manager of the Skagen Innovation Center, has presented a plan to Phuket Governor Udomsak Uswarangkura for the restoration of the tsunami affected beaches of Southern Thailand. The …
Danish Plan for Restoration of Thai Beaches Read MoreDenmark Provides Funds to Improve Labour Conditions in Vietnam
Denmark will give Vietnam a 38.5 million DKK non-refundable amount in support of the “Improving labour conditions” programme established by The Ministry of Labour War Invalids and Social Affairs of …
Denmark Provides Funds to Improve Labour Conditions in Vietnam Read MoreDanish Consul General in Phuket Approved
The Thai cabinet endorsed on June 28th a Foreign Ministry proposal to recognise the appointment Peter Truelsen as Consul General for Iceland and Denmark in Phuket. Government spokesman Chalermdej Jombunud …
Danish Consul General in Phuket Approved Read MoreErik Winther: 50 kilos down – and 25 to go!
Erik Winther – Budda to his many friends – was in top form when The Stable Lodge on Saturday the 2 July held a farewell reception for him as Restaurant …
Erik Winther: 50 kilos down – and 25 to go! Read MoreDanish oil spill protection successful in Vietnam
Ro-Clean Desmi A/S has offered four coastal cities in Vietnam to install its advanced Danish oil spill protection solutions. The four cities are Da Nang, Hai Phong, Na Thrang and …
Danish oil spill protection successful in Vietnam Read MoreDanish Day in Hanoi Business Association
In recent years, the Hanoi Business Association has received support from Denmark to strengthen its organization through development of services, membership campaigns, and support to conduct policy dialogue with the …
Danish Day in Hanoi Business Association Read More