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“What a wonderful dinner! Finnish your Dinner event was held last weekend both in Finland and around the world. Here in Kuala Lumpur we had our Dinner Under The Sky …
Finnish your Dinner under the sky in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The announcement it out that on Friday 13 October the annual Seafood Gala Dinner will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. This highly …
Norway’s annual Kuala Lumpur Seafood Gala Dinner 2017 Read More
The Danish Embassy in Malaysia and the Director General of the Malaysian Ministry of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, is currently in Denmark to learn about Danish Healthcare and …
Malaysian Ministry of Health in Denmark Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and Macau bid farewell to the Deputy Consul General, Ms Wictoria Amandustin Weinstock and welcomed her successor the Deputy Consul General, Mr …
Joakim Ladeborn new Deputy Consul General Hong Kong Read More
On 16 August Gunn Jorid Roset was accredited as Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia. Her Excellency presented her credentials to Malaysia’s king, the Yang Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V, in …
Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset accredited to Malaysia Read More
The event Finnish your Dinner Under the Sky (Grand Dinner Party) takes place in Kuala Lumpur on 26 August 2017. Around a dozen Finnish embassies, missions and friendship societies abroad …
Finnish Dinner Under the Sky Kuala Lumpur Read More
Carlsberg’s managing director Lars Lehmann tee-off’ed the Carlsberg Golf Classic on 2. August 2017. The golf tournament was back for its 24th year offering more than RM3 million worth of …
Lars Lehmann’s tee-off at Carlsberg Golf Classic Read More
Grundfos held its Expo 2017 on August 3, 2017, at the Sepang International Circuit, reports the Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on its Facebook page. The exhibition showed Grundfos’ …
Grundfos Expo 2017 at Sepang Racing Circuit Read More
Into its fifty-first year Volvo Car Manufacturing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is being rejuvenated. Restructuring is in full swing to increase its capacity and prepare for its new setup to …
Volvo Car Manufacturing marks long-term commitment for its Malaysia plant Read More
On 21-24 June 2017 two Swedish solutions providers within manufacturing, one being a production improvement consultant and the other an ERP system service, successfully exhibited at the Manufacturing Expo 2017 …
“Amazing” Manufacturing Expo 2017 for Swedish industry 4.0 consultant, ERP provider Read More
In mid-March Ikano’s second in Malaysia, and in total its third shopping centre in Southeast Asia, opened to the public in downtown Kuala Lumpur – MyTOWN. Ikano has previously launched …
Ikano Southeast Asia’s shopping center expansion conquers Kuala Lumpur Read More
Volvo Car Malaysia on 7 July announced the appointment of its newest dealer, iRoll Auto Sdn Bhd, to better service its customers in the Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia. The …
Volvo Car Malaysia’s newest dealer in Penang Read More
On 2 June Minister Counsellor Nina Hvid Talvela together with Trade Counsellor Joanne Looi and Commercial Assistant Catherine Clausen met with Department of Fisheries to follow up on the previous …
Denmark-Malaysia fisheries minister meeting held Read More
As a follow up to a meeting between Danish ambassador to Malaysia, Nicolai Ruge, and the Minister of Agriculture, Minister Counsellor Nina Talvela along with the company Aquapartners in late …
Danish fish farming field trip in Malaysia Read More
Kasem Hasam, Nur Dairy Farm in Selangor, Malaysia, has increased the production on his dairy farm by 20 percent with a little Danish guidance. In March, a Danish business delegation …
Malaysian dairy farmer increases production with Danish help Read More
On 14 June the Malaysia Danish Business Council hosted a farewell luncheon in the honour of Danish Ambassador to Malaysia Nicolai Ruge, who will be leaving Malaysia this summer after …
Kuala Lumpur Ambassador Nicolai Ruge’s farewell, Jesper Vahr is next Read More
In April 2017, Anders Fagerdahl took over as Head of Handelsbanken South Asia Pacific region. He is based in Singapore and oversees the bank’s business in entire South East Asia, …
Anders Fagerdahl new Head of Handelsbanken South Asia Pacific region. Read More
In early June Monitor ERP System’s office in Penang, Malaysia, had the pleasure to welcome His Excellency, Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Swedish Ambassador of Malaysia. Monitor ERP is a Swedish provider of …
Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt visited Monitor ERP System in Penang Read More
On 22 May Ambassador to Malaysia, Nicolai Ruge, and Minister Counsellor, Nina Talvela together with Bent Urup from Aqua Partners A/S and Michael Aaman from Veolia met with Ministry of …
Denmark met with Ministry of Agriculture Malaysia Read More
Tuesday 6 June 2017 was a celebratory day for all Swedes around the world, and Southeast Asia was no exception. As the calendar turned to the Swedish National Day, Swedes …
Swedish National Day celebrated all over Southeast Asia Read More
On 23 May 2017 the Malaysian Danish Business Council hosted a Breakfast Dialogue under the theme ‘The Stories behind the Headlines‘ at the Danish Residence. Mr. Yin Shao Loong, Political …
Malaysian-Danish Breakfast Dialogue gave in-depth insights Read More
The 11 ambassadors to Malaysia of the respective EU countries joined a European Union (EU) Delegation to Malaysia on a trade mission to Johor s17-19 May, led by H. E. …
EU Head of Missions visited Johor Read More
Biometric tech company Zwipe (Norway) has in April 2017 signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Malaysian digital identity solutions provider IRIS Corporation Berhad (Iris) and MCS Microsystems Sdn Bhd …
New strategic partnership in Malaysia for Norwegian biometric firm Zwipe Read More
Brave is risking your freedom for your community. Brave is defending women’s rights no matter what. Brave is never giving up on what you know is right. Those were some …
Danish support to Amnesty’s fight for Human Rights in Brave campaign Read More
Food and beverages brought in from various European countries was the focus point as all 17 EU member states represented in Malaysia gathered to celebrate the annual Europe Day on …
Europe Day with Laplandia Vodka, Carlsberg and Swedish Gingerbread Read More
“Ambassador Urstad and the Norwegian embassy in KL have been a fantastic support for the Norwegian business community in Malaysia”, says Jorgen Torp, the Chairman of Malaysia Norway Business Council …
H.E. Hans Ola Urstad «The best Norwegian ambassador to Malaysia ever” Read More
On April 24 the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur, the Swedish Institute and representatives from Lund University and the Royal Institute of Technology KTH organized a pre-departure event for …
Swedish embassy Kuala Lumpur introduced Sweden to Malaysian students Read More
Two ice hockey loving countries are celebrating big birthdays this year. Finland is celebrating their 100 year of independence while Canada is celebrating 150. On Saturday 6 May 2017, the …
Finland and Canada celebrate independence with Ice Hockey Match Read More
SKF in Malaysia hosted the ‘Meet the World‘ football tournament on 10th -11th April in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. Teams from 12 schools, all district champions, participated to win a …
SKF Malaysia-hosted football tournament Read More
SKF is investing SEK 45 million (RM22 million) in expanding its spherical roller bearing (SRB) capacity in Nilai, Malaysia. This investment will further improve utilisation of the Group’s manufacturing capacity. …
SKF expands production capacity in Malaysia Read More
In the third week of April 2017 a group of Malaysian governmental officials and business delegates are visiting Denmark to share experiences and knowledge within agriculture. This visit to Denmark …
Malaysian delegation visited Denmark Read More
On 27 April Trade Counsellor Mrs. Jaime Young at the Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur retired. The embassy celebrated her 25 years and 9 months at the Embassy with …
Malaysian Trade Counsellor at Embassy of Denmark Kuala Lumpur retired Read More
On 26 april Malaysian Minister of Trade & Industry Mustapa Mohamed and the EU ambassadors took an evening out of their busy schedules to discuss bilateral trade relations. The economic …
Eu ambassadors to Malaysia met Minister of Trade & Industry Read More
Mr. Poul Anker Nielsen, owner and CEO of Howard Alatpertanian Sdn Bhd passed away peacefully on Tuesday 11 April at 11.30 at University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) due to heart …
Anker Nielsen passed away Read More
Mr Fredrik Lager has joined the Nordic bank Nordea as Head of Nordea Bank S.A, Singapore Branch. “After 11 years with SEB, I decided the time was right to take …
Fredrik Lager joins Nordea Singapore Read More
The century-old producer of Swedish knives, Morakniv, in 2016 saw record sales growth by 20 per cent paving the way for further investments. It was a successful year for Morakniv, …
Swedish knife producer Morakniv bets on Asian export Read More
27 March – 6 April 2017 the Embassy of Denmark, Kuala Lumpur arranged the ‘Cattle trip – or the Market Study Visit: Dairy Production’. The purpose of the trip was …
Danish market study visit dairy production Malaysia Read More
Moussa Diallo, a half Danish, half Malian musician, shard his music and experience Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. On Thursday 30 March 2017, he visited the Danish Embassy where he did a …
Danish Embassy brings African music to Malaysia Read More
On March 16, the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur, Business Sweden and MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation) organised a joint workshop/seminar in Kuala Lumpur on the theme ‘Exploring …
Sweden Matrade Kula Lumpur seminar Read More
Defence and security company Saab has appointed Dean Rosenfield as new head of Market Area Asia Pacific from 1 January 2018. Dean Rosenfield is today the Managing Director of Saab …
Saab Asia Pacific appoints new Head of market Read More
At the annual EU-ASEAN ministerial consultations held in the Filipino capital of Manila on 10 March trade leaders from the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed …
EU and ASEAN: free trade talks possible Read More
Last week Nina Hvid Talvela, Minister Counsellor for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries from the Danish Embassy in Kula Lumpur, went to Bangkok to visit the VIV Asia exhibition in order to …
Denmark at VIV Asia in Bangkok Read More
Defence and security company Saab will exhibit at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition (LIMA 2017), in Langkawi, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 March. The trade show is held …
Saab returns to Langkawi for LIMA 2017 Read More
Saab Group and Vestergaard Company, where also among the Nordic companies attending the Inter Airport South East Asia trade show, held in Singapore on 15 – 17 February 2017. Technology …
Saab Group, Vestergaard target Asian air traffic expansion Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur congratulated the Danish toy company LEGO that on 8 March 2017 opened yet another store in Malaysia! The new Lego flagship store is …
New Lego store in Malaysia Read More
On 7 March 2017 the Embassy of Denmark, Kuala Lumpur celebrated the launch of the Danish exhibition at Serdang Galeri, UPM and the book ‘Cerita laman kehidupan dari] or ‘Stories …
Danish exhibition and book launched in Malaysia Read More
On 28 February 2017 the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) had the pleasure of hosting yet another Breakfast Dialogue at the Danish Residence. Dr Mohan, Secretary General of Transparency International …
Malaysian Danish Business Council hosted Transparency International Read More
Swedes living in Asia ought to pay attention: Under a bill before the Riksdag, new rules will come into force that will affect people who are permanently resident abroad and …
No more driving license for Swedes in Asia Read More
In your opinion, over the past year, has the level of corruption in this country increased or decreased or stayed the same? This was among questions asked to nearly 22,000 …
Survey: Thailand the Asian country with least increase in corruption Read More
On Thursday 23 February Finnish-owned Huone Singapore was inaugurated, with H.E. Finland’s Ambassador to Singapore Paula Parviainen in attendance. This international expansion is based on Huone Events Hotel from Helsinki …
Huone Singapore: Finnish innovative events concept arrives Read More