Five 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 …
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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 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 MoreDanida sponsors port waste management workshop in Malaysia
Danish International Development Agency (Danida) in February sponsored a regional workshop on Port Waste Management Plan held at Concorde Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, attended by delegates from 10 member countries …
Danida sponsors port waste management workshop in Malaysia Read MoreDanida mixed credit gives fresh drinking water
About 16,000 households in ten towns within the third district of Camarines Sur in the Philippines now enjoy fresh drinking water thanks to a Danish funded and managed water utility …
Danida mixed credit gives fresh drinking water Read MoreDanish Embassy in Bangkok to change contact numbers
Starting from 17 March 2003, the telephone numbers of the Royal Danish Embassy, Bangkok will be changed to 0-2343-1100(-10) and 0-2343-1180(-90). The fax number will remain unchanged as 0-2213-1752. The …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok to change contact numbers Read MoreDelegations planned for Malaysian exhibitions
The Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia is planning a Danish Pavillion at Water & Drainage 2003 and hopes to organize a Danish Pavillion or at least a catalogue display for …
Delegations planned for Malaysian exhibitions Read MoreNordcham introduces new website
The new website of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam as an integrated part of the new ScandAsia.com concept was officially launched on Friday 14 February at a reception …
Nordcham introduces new website Read MoreDanish Red Cross strengthens primary health care in Laos
The quality of life of ethnic minority tribes in remote Khoa district, Phongsaly province is being strengthened by the Primary Health Care Program of the Lao Red Cross supported by …
Danish Red Cross strengthens primary health care in Laos Read MorePM comments on Danish CEO’s departure
The recent sudden departure of Flemming Jacobs, a 59-year-old Dane who headed Singapore’s state-linked shipping company Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), has sparked a comment from Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. …
PM comments on Danish CEO’s departure Read MoreDane to invest in local Indonesian airport
A Danish investor has according to the newspaper Bisnis Indonesia pledged US$17 million in soft loans to the district administration of Kutai Timur in Indonesia to finance expansion of the …
Dane to invest in local Indonesian airport Read MoreDeclining number of Scandinavian in Thailand
The number of foreigners from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland living in Thailand declined last year compared to 2001. The number of Scandinavians classified by the Thai immigration authorities as …
Declining number of Scandinavian in Thailand Read MoreIndonesia given more time to pay back debt
The Danish Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Geert A. Andersen and Mr. Anshari Ritongga, Director General of Budget, Ministry of Finance have signed an agreement between the two countries on rescheduling …
Indonesia given more time to pay back debt Read MoreDanish-funded care center for handicapped babies expanded
Denmark’s Colourful Country Foundation on February 3, 2003 expanded its Colourful Country Carecenter with the opening of a newly-furnished dormitory. The 24 hour carecenter is located within the complex of …
Danish-funded care center for handicapped babies expanded Read MoreSSS Garden Party 2003
Some 120 Danes, Swedes, Norwegian and Finns enjoyed the annual Garden Party, which took place Saturday 1st of February in the lovely garden of the Danish Ambassador Mr. Ulrik Helweg-Larsen …
SSS Garden Party 2003 Read MoreSmedvig to build new tender rig in Southeast Asia
Smedvig has entered into an agreement with Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bhd in South Malaysia for the purpose of building a new self erecting tender rig. The new unit …
Smedvig to build new tender rig in Southeast Asia Read MoreInnovation improves service at Santa Fe
Santa Fe, EAC’s Moving & Relocation Services, has developed a web-based Tenancy Management System which give their customers easy access to information about the properties they lease to house their …
Innovation improves service at Santa Fe Read MoreNordic Capital takes over Maersk Medical
The Swedish investment company Nordic Capital has taken over Maersk Medical, which among others production facilities in Singapore and Malaysia. Maersk Medical is one of Denmark’s leading med-tech companies. Maersk …
Nordic Capital takes over Maersk Medical Read MoreCarlsberg Breweries strengthens its focus on Asia
Jesper Bjorn Madsen has been appointed Senior Vice President of Carlsberg Breweries A/S with primary responsibility for the Asian activities as of 1 August 2003 and will return to Copenhagen …
Carlsberg Breweries strengthens its focus on Asia Read MoreThe Bali Bombings in Retrospect
By Nikolaj Jensen 12 October 2002 will be a returning date for the world and especially for the people living and working in Bali. It will always be a nightmare …
The Bali Bombings in Retrospect Read MorePer Kastrup has passed away
Mr. Per Kastrup , one of the most colourful of the long-time Danish residents in Thailand, passed away on January 16, 2003 at the age of 62 at General Hospital …
Per Kastrup has passed away Read MoreThailand calls on Danish biotech expertise
Thailand has called on Danish expertise to assist with its DKK 1.5 billion (USD 210 million) science park north of Bangkok. Researchers from the Danish food ingredient giant Chr. Hansen …
Thailand calls on Danish biotech expertise Read MoreDenmark bringing clean technology to Thailand
The Royal Danish Embassy, Bangkok, on January 22 held a seminar on Danish Energy Experiences to promote energy conservation and renewable energy. Financial support under a Danish government’s scheme was …
Denmark bringing clean technology to Thailand Read MoreDumex back on track in Thailand
EAC Nutrition is now back on track in Thailand following six months of intensive marketing activities since the company was last summer forced to withdraw two products from the Thai …
Dumex back on track in Thailand Read MoreDanish Pavilion at ProPak 2003
The Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand will again this year organise a Danish pavilion at ProPak Asia 2003 in Bangkok, South East Asia’s leading annual food processing and packaging exhibition. …
Danish Pavilion at ProPak 2003 Read MoreDanish cheese promotion in Malaysia
Arla Foods will from March until June conduct supermarket promotions in all the major cities along the East coast of Malaysia to promote its full range of cheese products. “By …
Danish cheese promotion in Malaysia Read MoreCarlsberg Asia acquires brewery in China
Carlsberg Asia has acquired through its subsidiary Carlsberg Brewery Hong Kong Ltd. the entire share capital of the Chinese brewery Kunming Huashi Brewery Company Ltd. from the Zhejiang K.K. Group.The …
Carlsberg Asia acquires brewery in China Read MoreSanta Fe supports cancer research in Singapore
Santa Fe, EAC’s Moving & Relocation Services, has joined The Johns Hopkins University in Singapore in setting up a fund to support research and treatment of breast cancer. Under the …
Santa Fe supports cancer research in Singapore Read MoreDTCC: 19 New Dancham Members in 2002
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce has had a prosperous year in terms of new members. The Chamber has welcomed 11 new corporate members and 8 new individual members. Some of …
DTCC: 19 New Dancham Members in 2002 Read MoreArla Food expanding with Lurpak Spreadable butter
The introduction of Lurpak Spreadable butter in South East Asia has significantly expanded Arla Foods markets in Singapore and Hong Kong. In Singapore, where the product was introduced five years …
Arla Food expanding with Lurpak Spreadable butter Read MoreBusiness delegation to Vietnam in September
A major Danish promotion is scheduled to take place in Vietnam from 13th to 21st of September 2003, possibly headed by His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark who grew …
Business delegation to Vietnam in September Read MoreNew Board after AGM in HCMC
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City elected a new board of directors at its Annual General Meeting in November. The following members were reelected: Sigmund Stromme, …
New Board after AGM in HCMC Read MoreNew top management at Maersk Bangkok and Manila
Maersk Group has appointed Mr. Michel Deleuran as the new managing director of Maersk Bangkok Branch. Mr. Deleuran has now started working in his new position, succeeding Mr. Peter S. …
New top management at Maersk Bangkok and Manila Read MoreDanish football team to Bangkok, Hong Kong in January
A football team of selected top players from Denmark will come to Thailand to fight against the Thai national football team in Bangkok in a training match on 29 January. …
Danish football team to Bangkok, Hong Kong in January Read MoreLiver and lung diseases a threat to SEAsia
Unless urgent measures are taken to address health safety issues caused by parasitic infections in Southeast Asia, liver and lung diseases may rise significantly, health experts warned during a Danish …
Liver and lung diseases a threat to SEAsia Read MoreHenning’s chicken farm in Thailand
“Had anyone told me that three years ago I would just have brushed it aside as a crazy idea,” says Henning about his current occupation. But here he is. And …
Henning’s chicken farm in Thailand Read MoreDenmark funds wind power plant in the Philippines
Denmark will fund the establishment of a commercial wind power plant in the Philippines, with the ambition of becoming Asia’s largest user of wind to generate electricity. According to the …
Denmark funds wind power plant in the Philippines Read MoreDanish shipping company in Vietnam
The Danish shipping company Fabricius has established a joint venture in Vietnam with Saigon Shipping as its local partner. Fabricius Saigon Shipping Ltd. Ship Management is registered as a local …
Danish shipping company in Vietnam Read MoreDanish underwater gas pipes to Indonesian offshore project
NKT Flexibles in December started the delivery of three 245m flexible pipes to the West Seno oil and gas production field off the east coast of Kalimantan, the Indonesian part …
Danish underwater gas pipes to Indonesian offshore project Read MoreNew Danish Agricultural Counsellor in Thailand
Mr. Poul Skov-Petersen has been appointed Counsellor, Agriculture and Food Affairs at the Royal Danish Embassy,replacingas of 1 October Mr. Jesper Vibe-Hansen. Mr. Skov-Petersen has a solid background within consumer …
New Danish Agricultural Counsellor in Thailand Read MoreDanish shipowner to flag out if BOI support scrapped
Mermaid Maritime Co., Ltd., a Danish company in Thailand, plans to flag out its three supply ships serving the offshore installations in the Gulf of Thailand if WTO turns down …
Danish shipowner to flag out if BOI support scrapped Read MoreNew Danish CEO for Diethelm Malaysia
Mr. Niels Holm, currently in charge of Diethelm’s Food and Special Products Division in Thailand as well as Diethelm Trading, Siam Food Services and Customs Clearance Services has as of …
New Danish CEO for Diethelm Malaysia Read MoreQueen Margrethe’s Chef in Bangkok
The Chef of the Royal Danish household, Mr. Takeshi, a Japanese, gathered with other Chefs of world Royalties in Bangkok at the beginning of November for a week of culinary …
Queen Margrethe’s Chef in Bangkok Read MorePhra Baitika Walter – the monk from Denmark
A clipping from a Thai newspaper had for weeks been lying on my desk. It was about a Thai monk who had some unusual ideas. For me, the most unusual …
Phra Baitika Walter – the monk from Denmark Read MoreSupport for Danish relatives of Bali victim
Charlotte Høj and Chris Bradford came to Singapore in 1998. Chris Bradford worked for the Danish bank Unibank in Singapore. Seven months ago, the couple had a daughter, Emma. On …
Support for Danish relatives of Bali victim Read MoreCelebrated Dancham X-mas and 10 Years Anniversary
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce invited all their members for FREE to their yearly Danish Christmas lunch, as it this year marked their 10 Years Anniversary. Around 80 cheerful members …
Celebrated Dancham X-mas and 10 Years Anniversary Read MoreSririta Jensen – Danish ‘Luk Krueng’ with a Thai heart
Sririta Jensen, the leading actress in the recently released Thai movie “999-9999 Dat Dor Dai” (Dial 999-9999 to Die), is half Danish – half Thai, but her heart is with …
Sririta Jensen – Danish ‘Luk Krueng’ with a Thai heart Read MoreNew Danish Church in Malaysia
Mærsk Sealand started using the new harbour in the South of Malaysia about eighteen months ago. As the mission of the Danish Seamen’s Church is “To be present whereever Danish …
New Danish Church in Malaysia Read MoreDLH offers employees to leave Indonesia
DLH – the largest Danish wholesale company within tropical wood offered its employees in Indonesia to leave the country if they felt insecure after the Bali bombings. “We source wood from …
DLH offers employees to leave Indonesia Read More