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Finland will provide €3 million in non-refundable aid for Vietnam to carry out a program that supports progress toward an industrialized, middle-income knowledge economy by 2020. Under a bilateral agreement …
Finland supports push for Vietnamese knowledge-based economy Read MoreDarkness has descended over the tropical Sarawakian rainforest, and about 5000 pair of eyes seek the tall wooden stage between the aged trees, where four Scandinavian fiddlers have taking position …
When the Sound of Horse-Hairs Filled the Rainforest Read MoreTwo joint meetings between EU and ASEAN on the problems connected with fossil fuels are planned to take place in Bangkok and Hanoi in September. The foreseeable depletion of fossil …
EU-ASEAN Expert meeting on fossil fuel planned in Bangkok and Hanoi Read MoreWhat began as a two mouth internship for the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commence has now turned into a permanent relocation to Bangkok, where she now has made successful modelling career …
Much more than a Barbie Read MoreRotary Engineering Limited has signed two contracts totalling S$36 million with the Finnish company Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd to undertake works at Neste’s S$1.2 billion NExBTL Renewable Diesel Plant …
Rotary and Neste Oil, Singapore, signs $36 million contract Read MoreThe tragic bomb attacks that took place on 17 July 2009 have undeniably shocked Jakarta and the entire country. However, the latest UNWTO mission, carried out by Xu Jing, Regional …
UN: Jakarta will recover fast Read MoreMost countries in he European Union, Denmark, Sweden and Finland included, supports a termination of anti-dumping taxes on leather shoes from Vietnam and China. Reuters quoted an EU diplomat as …
Denmark, Sweden and Finland support terminating duties on Vietnam’s shoes Read MoreIn April 2009, Indonesians voted over 800 new representatives to the national, provincial and district parliament in Aceh. The Finnish Embassy, based in Jakarta, uses the ’local cooperation fund’ to …
Finland trains new-elected Acehnese Female Politicians Read MoreThe European Commission has allocated €3 million in humanitarian aid to assist the most vulnerable people affected by the conflict between the Philippines’ armed forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation …
European Commission provides €3 million in humanitarian aid in Mindanao Read MoreThe Scandinavian embassies in Indonesia, which were closed due to the terrorist attack on Marriot Hotel and Hotel Ritz-Carlton, will reopen on Tuesday, as Monday is an official Indonesian holiday. The …
Scandinavian Embassies in Jakarta to Reopen Tuesday Read MoreThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced Wednesday that Cambodia will receive a US$3.45 million technical assistance grant from Finland and other donors aimed at boosting the skills and incomes of …
Finland donates $2,7 million to Cambodian poverty reduction Read MoreThe Indonesia-European Union bilateral consultation forum agreed to sign a partnership cooperation agreement (PCA) at a two-day meeting which ended in Yogyakarta last Tuesday.The forum was called to discuss various …
Indonesia signs agreement with EU Read MoreThere are currently no definitive informations if there were any Scandinavian casualties in the huge terror bomb explosion in Jakarta this morning, Friday 17 July 2009. Indonesian police officials have told Reuter that …
Three Scandinavian Embassies Evacuated After Bombs In Jakarta Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has acknowledged the significant role of Vice President Jusuf Kalla in the success of the peace negotiations over Aceh in Helsinki, Finland in 2005. “Jusuf Kalla …
Jusuf Kalla’s Role in Aceh-peace negotiations in Helsinki acknowledged Read MorePattaya City Council and tourism-related business in the city are now making all out efforts to woo tourists back to the resort-city in time for this year’s high season, following …
Pattaya launches ambitious tourist campaign Read MoreTwo-way trade between the European Union and Vietnam is growing and flourishing and the EU wants to boost its trade ties with Vietnam, said the Swedish ambassador to Vietnam, Rolf …
EU and Vietnam in trade negotiations Read MoreUNHCR spokesperson William Spindler has said that resettlement in a third country had become the only viable option for Burmese refugees in Thailand’s camps, given problems settling permanently in Thailand …
Finland, Sweden and Norway offer asylum for Burmese refugees Read MoreIndonesian Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono has stated that Scandinavian countries were in a better position to lead world bodies like the United Nations, because they were small, rich, independent and good at …
Indonesia: Scandinavia should lead the UN Read MoreVillage leaders and education authorities in Samphan District, Phongsaly has received 11 new schools from the European Union built by the Basic Education Development in Northern Communities Project BENC.The BENC Project, …
EU hands over 11 schools to Samphan District Read MoreAn increasing number of tourists has been subjected to a very severe scam in Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, where they are accused for theft and held back until a considerable …
Warning: Suvarnabhumi-Scam with terrible consequences Read MoreJouhiorkesteri, a traditional Finnish folk-band will perform at the Rainforest World Music festival on Malysian Borneo. The “Horse-Hair Orchestra” is a four-member ensemble whose main instrument is the ancient and …
Finnish band at Malaysian Rainforest World Music festival Read MoreAccording to the Finnish embassy in Singapore, fingerprints must be included in all Finnish passport from today, due to a EU-regulative. The aim is to improve security and the new passport will …
Fingerprints to be included in Finnish passports as from 29th of June Read MoreAccording to Nokia The Philippines a one big nation of good custumers. The country is now ranking the fifth-largest user of mobile e-mail in the world, according to a study made …
Nokia: Philippines among the world’s biggest users in mobile e-mail usage Read MoreThe Philippines will be sending 336 Filipino peacekeepers to join the United Nation (UN) Peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights in Syria this September, the largest group to be sent …
Philippine observers join Danish, Finnish, Swedish UN forces in Golan Height Read MoreThe EU Heads of Mission has expresed grave concern about the arrest of lawyer Le Cong Dinh and the sanctioning of his right to peaceful exercise of freedom of expression. According to …
Denmark, Sweden and Finland criticize the arrest of Vietnamese Le Cong Dinh Read MoreLouise Munch Johannsen is the new head of the vibrant Nordic Club of Jakarta. In an interview published on the website of the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, Louise Munch Johannsen …
New Nordic Club President Read MoreNokia, the world’s biggest phone maker has stated, that thau intends to stay ahead of its rivals in Asia with a new range of handsets aimed at the region’s increasingly …
Nokia eyes Asia’s untapped markets Read MoreThere is a growing consensus that the worst is over for Asia and the rest of the world, but many risks remain, said leaders at the 18th World Economic Forum …
WEForum: Worst of economic crisis over, but Asia still facing risks Read MoreVietnamese fire-fighters will be provided with Finnish fire fighting equipment to improve their capabilities after signing a contract in Hanoi on June 4. The Sammutin Oy Company, part of the …
Finland grants fire-fighting equipment to Vietnam Read MoreA fresh pledge from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will ensure that all the stops are pulled out in order to entice visitors back to the country. This includes …
Thailand plans to re-energise tourism Read MoreChurch-based emergency and development organizations all over the world – including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Indonesia and the Philippines – are about to create one of the world’s biggest networks. …
Church aid forms global network Read MoreA lethal cocktail of war, natural disasters and economic volatility led the international Red Cross to paint a picture of rising global instability Wednesday as it announced record annual expenditure. …
Red Cross Reports Record Outlay Read MoreThe European Union (EU) has established its “Blue Card” residence visa for the foreign workers it needs to remain competitive in a globalized post-industrial world. This is seen by Manila …
EU on ‘Blue Card’: Thankfull to Philippine workers Read MoreASEAN and the European Union (EU) have temporarily halted negotiations for a planned free trade agreement after two years of talks, Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu said Monday. The decision …
ASEAN and EU suspend free trade talks Read MoreWilliam Hamilton-Whyte, country manager of Nokia Philippines, formally unveiled in the local market a slew of Internet-enabled entry-level phones and solutions that are specifically aimed at emerging countries like the …
Nokia Phillippines: Touch-screen is booming Read MoreFinland has eclipsed Singapore as the world’s most business-friendly place – but the environment for doing business will worsen in many places because of the crisis, a new survey shows. …
Singapore loses top spot for business-friendliness to Finland Read MoreMinister of European and Migration Affairs Astrid Thors (Swedish People’s Party) and Minister of the Interior Anne Holmlund (Nat. Coalition Party) are concerned with reports that Thai women married to …
Finnish ministers: NGOs must help Thai victims of domestic violence Read MoreScandinavian Airlines in Thailand launches discount for a roundtrip to 36 northern European cities – mainly the Scandinavian. The 36 destinations include major urban gateways in North Europe, including Oslo, …
SAS in Thailand Launches Special Premium Class Fares to Scandinavia Read MoreVietnam has always considered the European Union (EU) as a strategic, comprehensive and important partner, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said. While receiving Czech Deputy PM and Foreign Minister …
EU: An important partner of Vietnam Read MoreEuropean and Asian foreign ministers meet in Vietnam from Monday with the global financial crisis top of the agenda–but with differences over Burma threatening to steal the headlines. The two-day …
Burma main subject at Europe-Asia meeting Read MoreA user-friendly handbook for exporters interested in doing business in Finland has been launched, the Finnish Embassy announced recently. The Handbook, “Exporting to Finland,” provides an overview of the Finnish …
Finnish Embassy in Vietnam introduces export handbook Read MoreFinnish investors from mutual pension insurance company, Ilmarinen and Pohjola believe Malaysia has more economic potential and growth prospects according to a local newspaper. “We see more potential and growth …
Finnish Investors Believes In Economic Growth in Malaysia Read MoreFamous compositions from the Finnish composer J.J.C. Sibelius , including Finlandia and Valse Triste, will be performed by the rewarded Finnish musicians violoncellist Jussi Makkonen and pianist Rait Karm at …
Finnish musicians play Sibelius in Hanoi Read MoreAs many as half of women who have moved from Thailand to Finland are believed to be living “underground”, beyond the reach of social safety nets, according to a fresh …
Violence and Residence permit drive Thai women underground in Finland Read MoreA new website for Nordcham in Hanoi was presented at the Annual General Meeting of Nordcham held on Thursday 7 May 2009 at Press Club in Hanoi. The Hanoi Branch …
Nordcham Hanoi Launches New Website Read MoreTwenty one members assembled at the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 7 May 2009 decided to change the bylaws of the Society so that they now stipulate that the Board …
Scandinavian Society to Employ Executive Director Read MoreAccording to The Jakata Post, at the annual meeting at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Bali, the members from developed countries, primary the scandinavian group, have asked the bank to channel …
Scandinavia wants’ climate and clean energy while Southeast Asia wants’ development funds Read MoreEurope offers ‘great potential’ for Singapore food business, according to Lewis Cheng, general manager of Prima Food. ‘As Asian food is growing rapidly in terms of popularity and acceptance level, there …
Great potential for Singapore cuisine in Scandinavia Read MoreMoney does not grow on trees but the Singaporian Government hopes a green economy will pay off by creating 18,000 more jobs and adding $3.4 billion to the Republic’s gross …
Vestas and Neste Oil Make Singaporean Economy Greener Read MoreApril the 29th the European Commission adopted a € 394 million package of projects to support agriculture and improve the food security situation in 23 developing countries – among them …
EU Secures Food to Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines Read More