Danish 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 …
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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 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 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 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 More