Lego lowers level in Thailand
Lego System A/S announced lowering retail price level, by up to 40 per cent, of its toys in Thailand on November 24. Lego says the move is part of a …
Lego lowers level in Thailand Read MoreNordic security solutions showcased in Manila and Bangkok
Twelve safety and security companies from the Nordic countries toured the Philippines and Thailand the past week, showcasing the latest products and solutions in this growing niche. “We witness the …
Nordic security solutions showcased in Manila and Bangkok Read MoreJJSEA’s former chairman turns 80
Former Chairman of Jebsen & Jessen (SEA), Mr. A. P. Jessen, celebrated his 80th birthday in style with two parties in Denmark October this year. The first party, which featured …
JJSEA’s former chairman turns 80 Read MoreUIE appoints SHB for Aarhus stake sale
United International Enterprise Ltd. (UIE) has appointed Denmark-based merchant bank Svenske Handelsbanken (SHB) as facilitator for the possible disposal of its 45.9 percent stake in Aarhus United A/S, a world …
UIE appoints SHB for Aarhus stake sale Read MoreJebsen & Jessen honours Heine Askaer-Jensen for 25-year service
Heine Askaer-Jensen, group managing director of Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Pte. Ltd. recently became the 80th long-serving employee currently still in active service with the Jebsen & Jessen group across …
Jebsen & Jessen honours Heine Askaer-Jensen for 25-year service Read MoreDanish visitor shot dead in Pattaya
A Danish man was shot to death soon after midnight November 20 in a crowded Pattaya tourist strip, reported newspaper The Nation. Michael Christensen, 31, had reportedly just parked his …
Danish visitor shot dead in Pattaya Read MoreFilipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden
Philippine Ambassador Victoria S. Bataclan conducted a “Pilong ng Bayan 2004: Balikatan para sa Kaunlaran” conference in Helsingborg, Sweden on 13 november 2004. The conference brought together over 50 …
Filipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden Read MoreDenmark’s Man B & W transfers shipbuilding technology to Vinashin
Denmark’s Man B & W and the Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) signed a contract to assist in the modernisation of Vinashin’s production lines in Ha Noi on 8 …
Denmark’s Man B & W transfers shipbuilding technology to Vinashin Read MoreSimply Scandinavian in KL launched
The Scandinavian Week “Simply Scandinavian” was officially opened Monday the 22nd of November by the Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Arild Eik, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Børge Petersen, Swedish Counselor Ms. Eva …
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Dairy business with a Danish experience
Read also the interview with Sawaeng Kongpetsak 20 years later. Sawaeng and Helga Kongpetsak have spent more than 30 years living and working in Denmark. His entire life is enriched …
Dairy business with a Danish experience Read MoreDanish vets help sterilise strays dogs in Thailand
Six Danish veterinarians recently travelled all the way from Denmark to Thailand to help neuter over 200 stray dogs at villages, temples and communities in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and …
Danish vets help sterilise strays dogs in Thailand Read MoreDanisco doubles its flavour production in Asia
Danisco Flavours doubles its flavour production in Asia with the construction of a brand new production facility at Danisco´s existing emulsifier and functional systems plant in Penang, Malaysia. The new …
Danisco doubles its flavour production in Asia Read MoreMAN B&W Diesel to transfer technology to Vinashin
Denmark’s MAN B&W Diesel A/S, a leading supplier of large diesel engines for ship propulsion systems, stationary power supply and rail traction, signed a contract on transferring ship manufacturing and …
MAN B&W Diesel to transfer technology to Vinashin Read MoreECCO Manager from Thailand moving to factory in China
In August 2004 ECCO began the construction of a new factory in Xiamen in the South-eastern part of China. The new factory is being built with help from Novo Nordisk …
ECCO Manager from Thailand moving to factory in China Read MoreThai success on Danish fields
Sumet Keawtipnet may not be familiar to most Thais, but his reputation is widely spread among local football clubs in Denmark, Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. His team, Thamrong Thai …
Thai success on Danish fields Read MoreAllan Jensen leaves APV
Allan Jensen, one of the most respected businessmen in the Danish-Thai business community, has already left APV (Thailand) Ltd. since November 5, 2004, according to the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce …
Allan Jensen leaves APV Read MoreFirst Singaporean order for Denmark’s SimCorp Dimension
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has selected SimCorp Dimension as the platform for front-to-back operations for its funds under management. The sale is SimCorp’s first in Singapore and continues …
First Singaporean order for Denmark’s SimCorp Dimension Read MoreThree new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki
The three new additional direct Bangkok flights will be flown with the airline’s Boeing MD-11 aircraft between 11.12.04 – 7.1.05 and 9.2-2.4.05. The flights will depart Bangkok on Mondays, Thursdays …
Three new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki Read MoreGreen City Denmark Conference organised in HCMC
A Green City Denmark Conference was jointly organised by Green City Denmark, the Danish Trade Council and the Royal Danish Embassy on October 13, in Ho Chi Minh City. The …
Green City Denmark Conference organised in HCMC Read MoreDanish Bluetooth to hit Thai market
Jabra, the Danish manufacturers of hand-free communication devices launches its latest Bluetooth headset FS258 to penetrate Thai market. William Skelton, Jabra’s vice president for Asia-Pacific sales and marketing expects …
Danish Bluetooth to hit Thai market Read MoreDenmark pledges to support Vietnam’s WTO bid
Denmark will, as a member of the European Union, continue to support Vietnam in its bid to join the World Trade Organisation, said a senior Danish parliamentary official on October …
Denmark pledges to support Vietnam’s WTO bid Read MoreCan Tho 24th member of Green City Denmark
Can Tho Province was admitted as the 24th member of the Green City Denmark after two years of effectively implementing the project of city environment protection, namely Green Can Tho …
Can Tho 24th member of Green City Denmark Read MoreSecond homeland for a Danish businessman
Hjortlund, 47 years old, had worked for famous organizations in many countries, such as the Trade Promotion Agency of Nordic Countries in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Defense in Denmark …
Second homeland for a Danish businessman Read MoreAalborg signs ship building cooperation agreement with VINASHIN
Denmark Boiler Company Aalborg and Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (VINASHIN) have recently signed an agreement on ship building cooperation in Vietnam. Accordingly, the two sides will form a Hai Phong …
Aalborg signs ship building cooperation agreement with VINASHIN Read MoreTeamwork behind Barkath Coro’s productivity in Malaysia
Barkath Coro Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., a 50-50% joint venture between Barkath Stores Sdn. Bhd. from Malaysia and Coro Food A/S from Denmark, recently received the productivity award given by the …
Teamwork behind Barkath Coro’s productivity in Malaysia Read MoreDanish NIRAS Consulting Engineers and Planners buys Scanagri
Founded in 1956 and with over 700 employees NIRAS is one of the largest consulting companies in Denmark. The company has been looking for opportunities to increase its activities within …
Danish NIRAS Consulting Engineers and Planners buys Scanagri Read MoreScandinavian Church airs movies monthly
The Scandinavian church in Bangkok hosts a movie night showing Scandinavian films every month for an entertainment and get together purpose. The church began airing Scandinavian films last year …
Scandinavian Church airs movies monthly Read MoreTop Scandinavian entertainment in KL, Bangkok, S’pore November
The Scandinavian Weeks guesting the three capitals are each a week of dinner shows with top artists and jazz bands from Scandinavia and a top class Scandinavian buffet or Smorgasbord …
Top Scandinavian entertainment in KL, Bangkok, S’pore November Read MoreEconomic outlook Nordic luncheon
Svenska Handelsbanken’s Chief Economist Jan Häggström is guest speaker at a Nordic Event luncheon 1 October in Jakarta. The speech is headlined ‘The outlook for the global economy and implications …
Economic outlook Nordic luncheon Read MoreAn ordinary girl turns extraordinary
Alexandra or Sandra Styberg is half Thai half Danish. And on 21 August she became the second runner up for Miss Thailand World 2004. “I entered the beauty pageant …
An ordinary girl turns extraordinary Read MoreJJ-Lurgi offers bio fuel as alternative energy source
While bio fuel is gaining steady ground as an alternative to fossil fuel, as organisations bow to increasing price and environmental pressures, JJ-Lurgi Engineering Sdn Bhd is marketing the technology …
JJ-Lurgi offers bio fuel as alternative energy source Read MoreJJCT completes Bt7.8-million ETA network system upgrading project
Jebsen & Jessen Communications in Thailand (JJCT) at the end of June 2004 completed a Bt7.8-million network system upgrading project for the Expressway and Rapid Transit Authourity of Thailand (ETA), …
JJCT completes Bt7.8-million ETA network system upgrading project Read MoreDanish-Southeast Asian round table discussion to be organised in Hanoi
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Per Stig Moller, will preside at a Danish-Southeast Asian roundtable conference on October 7, which is a sideline activity towards the 5th Asia-Europe Meeting …
Danish-Southeast Asian round table discussion to be organised in Hanoi Read MoreVietnam signs NIB credit worth US$30 million
On September 21, 2004 in Hanoi, an agreement was signed on a credit worth US$30 million for investment projects of Nordic countries in telecommunication, small hydro electricity, processing industry, vocational …
Vietnam signs NIB credit worth US$30 million Read MoreNordic Secure 2004 to be held in Manila and Bangkok
Nordic Secure 2004, a security sector-focused trade mission to the Philippines and Thailand, is organized by the Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and the commercial Sections of the embassies of …
Nordic Secure 2004 to be held in Manila and Bangkok Read MoreBangkok postpones order from Danish Medical Industry
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has postponed its decision to buy medical instrument worth DKK126.25 million from Danish Medical Industry (DMI) for 30 days, Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin revealed on September …
Bangkok postpones order from Danish Medical Industry Read MoreThriving in Singapore
This Christmas will be the Danish chaplain Hans Vestergaard Jensen and his wife Anne Hviid Jensen’s third Christmas in Singapore. The couple is obviously thriving in the job and as …
Thriving in Singapore Read MoreDisa at Machinery Mart 2004 in October
Disa (Thailand) Co., Ltd. will demonstrate its industrial air pollution control systems at the Machinery Mart 2004 Exhibition, to be held on October 7-10 at Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. The …
Disa at Machinery Mart 2004 in October Read MoreDanes serve sushi on Koh Samui
English text by Lars Pinnerup In August 2004 Nicolas Hardy and fellow Dane, Niels Bjoerndahl opened up ZEN, a sushi restaurant located in Lamai. “The choice was between touristy Chaweng …
Danes serve sushi on Koh Samui Read MoreEAC Thailand celebrates 120 years in style
EAC Thailand hosted a splendid dinner party for all members of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce at the Royal Danish Embassy on Thursday 2 September 2004. The atmosphere was relaxed, …
EAC Thailand celebrates 120 years in style Read MoreDane doing well in the Thai real estate business
English text by Lars Pinnerup It was when buying a house in Hua Hin, the idea of setting up a real a state business in the town struck Hansi Madsen. …
Dane doing well in the Thai real estate business Read MoreCarlsberg Masters 2004 tees off November in Vietnam
Carlsberg Masters Vietnam 2004, the biggest golf tournament to be organized in Vietnam this year, will start on November 4 at Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club in Hai …
Carlsberg Masters 2004 tees off November in Vietnam Read MoreDenmark helps upgrade local TV broadcasting in Vietnam
Nguyen Van Lang, chairman of the Dak Lak People’s Committee, had a working session with Darran Riber, a representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, to discuss a …
Denmark helps upgrade local TV broadcasting in Vietnam Read MoreNordic associations moving to one big office
Three of the four Nordic chambers of commerce in Thailand will this weekend Saturday 18 September move to larger, better and more functional premises on the fifth floor in an …
Nordic associations moving to one big office Read MoreDenmark, Finland, Sweden participate in ASEM Film Festival
The Ministry of Culture and Information of Vietnam co-operated with the British Council, the Goethe Institute, L’Espace, and embassies of Asian and European countries to organise an Asia-Europe Film Festival …
Denmark, Finland, Sweden participate in ASEM Film Festival Read MoreDenmark injects money into Vietnam’s fisheries
Age-old co-operation in fisheries Vietnam and Denmark has developed an age-old co-operation in fisheries, which was marked by a beginning in 1975 when Denmark provided Vietnam loans to build freezing …
Denmark injects money into Vietnam’s fisheries Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Finnair to renew Business Class cabins in intercontinental fleet
Finnair announced that its business class cabins on MD-11 aircraft will be renewed. Finnair is the first European airline to renew its Business Class cabins in every aircraft belonging to …
Finnair to renew Business Class cabins in intercontinental fleet Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Finnair to introduce new text message check-in
Finnair has announced that from October onwards its passengers will be able to check-in in advance with only a text message sent from their mobile phones. The service, created by …
Finnair to introduce new text message check-in Read MoreVinashin to build 10 ships for Clipper
The Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) recently signed in principle a contract to build ten container ships, each with a capacity of 5,000 tonnes, for the Danish company Clipper. …
Vinashin to build 10 ships for Clipper Read MoreVietnam exports wind turbine towers under Danish contract
Mechanical Factory 45-1 in the southern province of Dong Nai, Vietnam, has exported 33 wind turbine electricity generation towers to New Zealand under a contract worth US$1.2 million signed with …
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