New design of DABS website
The website of DABS – Danish Business Association of Singapore – was recently re-designed by CAPS Media, the head office in Johor Bahru of the original creator of the website, …
New design of DABS website Read More’Making Trade Work for the Poor’
Finance minister Keat Chhon of Cambodia and WTO’s Secretary General Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, former finance minister of Thailand, met on 27 May with Denmarks’s minister for foreign affairs Per Stig …
’Making Trade Work for the Poor’ Read MoreInternet on SAS flight
In 2004, Scandinavian Airlines plans to become the first airline to offer Internet connection on board intercontinental flights. “Our home market is the world’s most IT-dense region, so it …
Internet on SAS flight Read MoreIntertec Southeast Asia to be headquartered in Bangkok
Within the next two years, Danish systems solutions company Intertec A/S will be operational in Thailand as its Southeast Asian headquarters. The company eyes primarily at food and beverage processing …
Intertec Southeast Asia to be headquartered in Bangkok Read MoreEAC’s shared IT platform to optimize group’s operations
The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S (EAC) is setting up a new, shared IT platform to serve the group’s head office in Singapore and Denmark and Nutrition companies in Malaysia, …
EAC’s shared IT platform to optimize group’s operations Read MoreTapping draught beer world wide
“The risk was minimal. If it didn’t work out I could just hop on the plane and go back to Denmark,” says Ole Petersen about his “big step” almost ten …
Tapping draught beer world wide Read MoreGreat Outdoors postpones Malaysia office
Danish Interior decoration company Great Outdoors headquartered in Aarhus Denmark has decided to postpone their plans for establishing an office in Kuala Lumpur. Among others because Vietnam has demanded a …
Great Outdoors postpones Malaysia office Read MoreDanish MLM expertise in Thailand
After 12 years of living and working for a big IT company in Paris it was about time for Bo Kristensen to move on. Half a year ago, the 38 …
Danish MLM expertise in Thailand Read MoreGPV Thailand moves electronics to new building
GPV (Thailand) will in June this year move into a new building across from its existing building within the ABB compound in Bangpoo Industrial Estate Southeast of Bangkok, bringing its …
GPV Thailand moves electronics to new building Read MoreFrank Hansen in new business with Thailand
Frank Hansen, Managing Director of Ami Asia Group until his move back to Denmark last year has together with his wife Hjordis moved to Ribe in Denmark, where he is …
Frank Hansen in new business with Thailand Read MoreMalaysia Health Care 2003
In order to keep Danish companies informed about the development in the health care sector in Malaysia, the Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has had an interview with the purchasing …
Malaysia Health Care 2003 Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Viking Cup moved to September due to SARS
Viking Cup, the annual encounter of all Viking football teams from Asia, has been postponed this year to 25-28 September 2003 due to the uncertainties surrounding the SARS virus. …
Viking Cup moved to September due to SARS Read MoreABB’s new head of low voltage products in Singapore
Mr. Sim Boon Kiat, President of ABB Industry Pte Ltd., has since March 1 assumed Mr. Charles Sher’s responsibilities as Head of Low Voltage Products of the company. Mr. Sher …
ABB’s new head of low voltage products in Singapore Read MoreBek-Nielsen joins Malaysian effort to clear palm oil misconception
Danish senior executive of United Plantations Bhd., Tan Sri B. Bek-Nielsen, recently joined Malaysia’s latest effort to clear up negative perception among northern Europeans about palm oil industry, saying it …
Bek-Nielsen joins Malaysian effort to clear palm oil misconception Read MoreLV Technology to be listed on the Thai stock exchange
At the height of the Asian crisis, a German contractor cancelled an assignment to upgrade an Indonesian cement factory. The company then turned to Mr. Hans Jorgen Nielsen, whom they …
LV Technology to be listed on the Thai stock exchange Read MoreBerli Jucker in a Danish perspective
Last year, Berli Jucker Public Co. Ltd. celebrated its 120th anniversary. This was also the first year under the new owners of Khun Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi of T.C.C. Group, the well …
Berli Jucker in a Danish perspective Read MoreSingapore becomes Danisco’s regional flavour centre
Danisco’s acquisition last year of the Belgian-based flavour house, Perlarom, has enhanced Danisco’s position in Asia considerably. As part of the takeover, Danisco acquired Perlarom’s flavour plant in Singapore, as …
Singapore becomes Danisco’s regional flavour centre Read MoreDanisco flavours expanding in China
Danisco has experienced considerable growth in its Asian market since the acquisition of Perlarom last year and the opening of a new flavour production facility in Kunshan, China in May …
Danisco flavours expanding in China Read MoreExceptional Danish Fiber Optic at Singapore’s Fullerton Hotel
Singapore ‘s historic Fullerton Building, built in 1928, was last year completely renovated. The city’s landmark hotel in the building, The Fullerton, is one of the most prestigious hotels in …
Exceptional Danish Fiber Optic at Singapore’s Fullerton Hotel Read MoreMartin Singapore acquires new products
Martin Professional Singapore has as of April 1, 2003 become the exclusive distributor of Eurotruss and Eurolift (formerly Mobil Tech) as well as Blast Technology products in Asia. Martin …
Martin Singapore acquires new products Read MoreI hate to lose!
When Soren Storm first arrived in Singapore it was on a two year contract as Regional Managing Director for the Danish Martin Group at the height of the Asian economic …
I hate to lose! Read MoreDumex Malaysia Best Employer 2003
EAC Nutrition’s unit in Malaysia, Dumex (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., was awarded the 2003 Best Employer in Malaysia at an award event in Kuala Lumpur on May 5. The first-prize is …
Dumex Malaysia Best Employer 2003 Read MoreThailand sets new world record for longest Lego structure
Thai people joined hands to build a 1,052-metre-long Lego millipede to break the earlier record of 1,014 metres set in Australia. The last segment of the new longest Lego structure …
Thailand sets new world record for longest Lego structure Read MoreGreen City in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur
The Danish Environmental Days in Thailand on 24 -25 April and the National Danish Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur at the Water & Drainage 2003 exhibition from 28 to 30 April …
Green City in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur Read MoreVietnam SARS free
Vietnam has been removed from the WHO list of countries hit by the mysterious pneumonia-like virus infection, SARS and the advice to avoidtravelling to Vietnam has been lifted. Vietnam registered …
Vietnam SARS free Read MoreSAS drops flights to Singapore from 1 May
Scandinavian Airlines will suspend flying to Singapore from May 1 and until 21 May as the route is “currently not profitable.” Like other airlines, SAS has suffered low passenger numbers …
SAS drops flights to Singapore from 1 May Read MoreAnnual Ball in Thailand
Danish singer and entertainer Tina Siel and her backing group Sir Duke entertained some 200 members of Scandinavian Society Siam on Saturday 26 April in the Grand Ball Room of …
Annual Ball in Thailand Read MoreNiras Consulting signs septic sludge treatment deal in Malaysia
Danish waste management firm Niras Consulting Engineers and Planners A/S on April 10 signed an MYR-15-million contract with Sar-Alam Indah Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Weida (M) Bhd., to undertake …
Niras Consulting signs septic sludge treatment deal in Malaysia Read MoreHjælp James! Help James!
Sådan kan du støtte James! 1. Indsæt dit bidrag med dit Visa eller Master kort! – klik her! 2. NYT! Du kan også betale med kreditkort via PayPal! Klik her!3. …
Hjælp James! Help James! Read MoreEcco to increase tannery capacity by 40 per cent
Ecco Tannery (Thailand), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Denmark-based shoemaker Ecco, will raise its production capacity by roughly 40 per cent this year to support the expanding footwear production of …
Ecco to increase tannery capacity by 40 per cent Read MoreABB Thailand’s head office well settled in Bangkok
Power and automation technologies company ABB Thailand has since December last year relocated its head office from Bangpoo Industrial Estate in Samut Prakarn to SG Tower on Rajdamri Road Bangkok. …
ABB Thailand’s head office well settled in Bangkok Read MoreEcco Thailand opens advanced warehouse
Ecco Shoes on Wednesday 9 April 2003 inaugurated a distribution warehouse and an expansion of its production line. The opening was performed by Minister for Industry and Karl Tuysby, founder …
Ecco Thailand opens advanced warehouse Read MoreDABS Annual General Meeting
Christian Jacobsen, Clipper Elite Carriers (Asia) Pte. Ltd. was elected new Committee Member of DABS – Danish Busines Association of Singapore – at the recent Annual General Meeting of DABS …
DABS Annual General Meeting Read MoreScandinavian “innebandy” team wins Singapore National Championship
The Singapore National Championship in “innebandy” – called floorball in English – was recently won by the Scandinavian “innebandy” team in Singapore, Nhac Tre No 1. This is the first …
Scandinavian “innebandy” team wins Singapore National Championship Read MoreNew IFU projects in Thailand
IFU (The Industrialization Fund for Developing Countries) has currently a number of new potential Danish-Thai joint ventures in the pipeline of which at least some are expected in the coming …
New IFU projects in Thailand Read MoreCounsellor Jesper Vibe Hansen in Golf Business
Jesper has swayed somewhat from his path of doing business within the area of food and agriculture. He is currently working as Sponsor Manager in a new start-up company called …
Counsellor Jesper Vibe Hansen in Golf Business Read MoreKristian Strand New DTCC Board Member 2003
Kristian Strand, Account Director with Nokia (Thailand) Ltd, is new member of the Board of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. Here he gives a presentation of himself.What are the main products …
Kristian Strand New DTCC Board Member 2003 Read MoreIron man gone soft
Ole Madsen, owner of Scaneast Co., Ltd. on the 18th of March celebrated his debut on the market for computer software with the launch of a new own-developed product for …
Iron man gone soft Read MoreNew DTCC Board Member Henrik Friis
New member of the Board, Mr. Henrik Friis, what are the main products and services of your company, DISA Thailand Co. Ltd? “The main products are bag filters, cartridge filters, …
New DTCC Board Member Henrik Friis Read MoreScandinavian Church celebrated 10 years in Bangkok
Sunday 23 March, the Scandinavian Church in Bangkok celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a special sermon for the more than 80 participants who joined the event followed by a …
Scandinavian Church celebrated 10 years in Bangkok Read MoreJyske Bank in Bangkok 31 March 2003
Jyske Bank (Schweiz) will be back in Bangkok on 31st March 2003 with an event which will be hosted by the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce. Last time the representatives from …
Jyske Bank in Bangkok 31 March 2003 Read MoreFirst DTCC Networking with New Board
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce held its first networking evening after its first boardmeeting on Thursday 20 March 2003. Members were informed of the distribution of responsibilities among the board …
First DTCC Networking with New Board Read MoreRotary Club Fund cancels support for orphanage
The Danish Rønde Rotary Klubs Pattaya Fond, one of the most faithful supporters of Father Brennan’s orphanage in Pattaya over the years, have decided to permanently cancel all further support …
Rotary Club Fund cancels support for orphanage Read MoreOle Madsen Celebrated 60 Years
Mr. Ole Madsen, owner of Scaneast Co., Ltd. and co-founder of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, was celebrated with a surprise breakfast party at his home on his 60 year birthday …
Ole Madsen Celebrated 60 Years Read MoreEmbassies ready for “new” initiative
Danish embassies in South East Asia are ready and eager to follow up on a new Danish government initiative to promote the usage of the facilities at the embassies more …
Embassies ready for “new” initiative Read MoreAmbitious Danish MBA program touring SEA
Copenhagen Business School has established a new full-time MBA program, which promises to have a leadership impact on the future far beyond little Denmark. The aim is to be the …
Ambitious Danish MBA program touring SEA Read MoreFive new DTCC board members elected
Close to fifty members of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce elected a new board with five new members at the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber held on 6 March 2003 …
Five new DTCC board members elected Read MorePrince Joachim opens Hempel plant in Malaysia
His Royal Highness Prince Joachim of Denmark on Tuesday 18 February opened a new manufacturing plant in Johore, Malaysia, of The Hempel Group, a Denmark-based leading global independent producer of protective …
Prince Joachim opens Hempel plant in Malaysia Read MoreDanish businessman co-launched IPR network in Thailand
The fight against some Thai companies’ blatant disrespect for foreign companies’ intellectual property rights changed gear on 27 February 2003 when Danish businessman Tom Sorensen and EU ambassador Klauspeter Schmallenbach …
Danish businessman co-launched IPR network in Thailand Read More
Princess Alexandra visited Thailand
Princess Alexandra – married to Prince Joachim of Denmark – visited Thailand in February on her first overseas assignment as protector of Unicef Danmark. The purpose of the trip was …
Princess Alexandra visited Thailand Read More