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Malaysia has passed the stage of being a developing nation and is in a transitional phase to become a full-fledged developed country, a Finnish expert in the knowledge economy said. …
Finnish Expert: Malaysia no Longer a Developing Country Read MoreTelenor is one of the biggest foreign mobile phone companies in Asia with operations stretching across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia. Now, the Norwegian group seems intent on returning …
India’s Tata to Help Norway’s Telenor to Build a Foothold in Europe Read More26 year old Jim Petterson and his girlfriend, 29 year old Maria Larsson, are sitting at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. It is early in the afternoon but the two Swedes have a long wait …
Jim and Maria Skated From Thailand to Singapore Read MoreTen young researchers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will be participating at the 60th Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany this year, according to the Jakarta-based ASEAN …
Ten Young ASEAN Researchers to Attend Nobel Laureate Meeting Read MoreMany of the Scandinavian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia hope that Denmark, as the only Scandinavian team in the tournament, will win the gold trophy in the FIFA World Cup 2010. …
Ambassadors Predict World Cup Winner Read MoreDanish Carlsberg wants to capitalise on the brand’s position as the official beer of the England national football team ahead of the World Cup. Central to the campaign, which has …
England Puts Carlsberg in the Driver’s Seat – In Malaysia Read MoreEverybody was clean and keen at the beginning of the 3rd Danish Constitution Day run in Commonwealth Park some 20 km outside Kuala Lumpur. Helle Sejersen Myrthue cut the ribbon …
Jungle, Sweat and Danish Hotdogs Read MoreThe Norwegian Ministry of Trade & Industry has granted one million Norwegian kroner to the UN International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to be used in projects relating to anti-piracy and training …
Norway Supports Improvements of Security in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore Read More“We all know the media playing field is changing quite dramatically,” says Patrick Stahle, the Swedish CEO of Aegis Media Asia-Pacific based in Malaysia. “The question is what to do …
How to Handle the Digital Media Revolution? Read MoreFinnish flag carrier Finnair said today the number of its passengers grew by 3.1% year-on-year to 589,100 in May 2010. Moreover, the Asian numbers went up in the air with …
Finnair`s Asian Traffic Strengthened by 28 % in May. Read MoreAny Scandinavian knows not to leave the water running while brushing their teeth. For years, we have been told that it is bad for the environment and that we need …
Swedish Tetra Pak Inspires Malaysia to Go Green Read MoreFor the first time ever, Kongsberg Maritime has taken an order from Malaysia to supply a HUGIN AUV. The full name of the product, which has been bought by the …
Malaysia Buys Underwater Vehicle from Norway Read MoreToday, the 10 ASEAN countries are the third largest trade partner to the EU after the USA and China. It is important for Denmark and other EU countries to put …
Danish Foreign Minister Sees New Opportunities in South East Asia Read MoreTV3 informs that the taping of this year’s Robinson Expedition will continue, but that the entire production is moving to a different part of Malaysia. Host Jakob Kjeldberg is still …
The Danish ’Robinson Expedition’ Has Been Saved Read MoreA popular SAS Manager is leaving Copenhagen behind and sets out for Thailand. Niels Henrik Hansen has with a varied background and career been appointed Regional Manager of SAS in …
New Regional Manager of SAS Asia Read MoreThe Norwegian and Danish TV-reality show Robinson Expedition has been stopped due to an outbreak of dengue fever. For now all the crew and participants are kept behind closed doors …
Scandinavian Robinson People Behind Closed Doors in Malaysia Read MoreThe feared tropical disease dengue fever has really got hold on this years Robinson Expedition. Saturday morning its host, Jacob Kjeldbjerg felt badly and was immediately rushed to a hospital …
Robinson Expedition Host Jacob Kjeldbjerg Rushed to Hospital in Malaysia Read MoreHenrik Friis is a busy man. As the Managing Director of Dantherm Filtration Ltd in Bangkok, he is responsible for the production and sales of filters produced by almost 100 …
Making Asia a Better Place to Breathe Read MoreThe Group’s revenue for the first quarter ended 31 March 2010 increased by 30.6 per cent compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year. The higher revenue was mainly …
Carlsberg Malaysia Revenue for the First Quarter Increased by 30.6 % Read MoreTV3 has been forced to evacuate the Danish and Norwegian team from a tropical island in Malaysia after several of the 200- strong team has been hit by high fever …
Dengue Fever Stops Danish and Norwegian Robinson Expedition in Malaysia Read MoreVietnam has witnessed the largest ship ever to call at her shores. The ‘Mathilde Maersk’ made its inaugural call as part of Maersk Line’s new direct service between South Vietnam …
‘Mathilde Maersk’ largest vessel ever to call Vietnam Read MoreThursday last week, the Malaysian – Swedish Business Association organized and hosted a networking event for its members at the newly openend STIL TRADING office located in Mont Kiara Plaza. For …
Successful Swedish Networking Event in Malaysia Read MoreAll newly arrived immigrants should undergo courses in core societal values and be taught about how Swedish society works with municipalities obliged to offer 60 hours of teaching, a government …
Sweden Proposes Forced Immigrant Orientation Read MoreThe Swedish government on May 6, 2010 appointed Mr. Per-Arne Hjelmborn as new Ambassador to Malaysia. Mr. Hjelmborn is currently director of the Economic Section at the Swedish Embassy in …
Per-Arne Hjelmborn new Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Read MoreThe Swedish Ambassador H.E. Ms. Helena Sångeland was one of the speakers at the ”Creative Culture Series” in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday 28 April. The theme of the event was …
The Swedish Ambassador Talk About Sweden and Creativity Read MoreFinland’s Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen left for Bangkok from the Main Terminal of the KL International Airport here Thursday after a two-day visit to Malaysia. During his visit, Vanhanen had …
Finland’s PM Leaves For Bangkok After Two-day Visit To Malaysia Read MoreMalaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak states Finland will become one of the role models for Malaysia’s New Economic Model, reports Bernama. PM Najib said despite having a smaller …
Finland To Be a Role Model for Malaysia Read MoreSaturday the 15th of May 12.00-16.00 the Norwegian community in Malaysia celebrates 17th May at the Ambassador’s residence in Kuala Lumpur. The celebration will be held in traditional Norwegian style …
The Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia Invites to Traditional 17th May Celebration Read MoreThe Nordic embassies have joined forces and will be hosting a Nordic Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur 4-7 May 2010. The Festival will be held at two locations: Taylor’s University …
Nordic Film Festival in Malaysia 4-7 May 2010 Read More
32 year old Johan Bratt has set up a life for himself at the tropical island of Perhentian. With immense experience and a high level of education, he runs the …
A Swedish Piece of Paradise Read MoreTravelers stranded in South East Asia due to the ashes from the volcanic eruption on Iceland may contact their nearest embassy for assistance with the services offered by the Consular …
Help to Stranded Travelers Read MoreThe Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra presents symphonic works by Finnish composers in showcases themed Finnish Legends on Saturday (8.30pm) and Sunday (3pm) at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in Kuala Lumpur.Finnish conductor Hannu …
Scandinavian Classical Music in Malaysia Read MorePrivate Banking with a Danish bank gives a kind of a “home field” advantage if you are Danish, says Alex Slot Hansen, Vice President for Private Banking.“When banking with us, …
Private Banking with “Home Field” Advantage Read MoreText Thomas Sorensen Photos Jakob BergholdtViking Cup Singapore 2010 has ended and almost everything went as planned.2nd Day of Football.Singapore 1 faced Bangkok in the semi final on Saturday and …
Viking Cup 2010: Winner Kuala Lumpur Read MoreThe Swedish company Nederman Holding has bought the filtration business of Dantherm for 280 Mill. Danish kroner. After the acquisition is completed, the merged company will be the global market …
Nederman Buys Dantherm Filtration Read MoreA Swedish flag was set alight outside the country’s embassy in Malaysia on Friday as protesters gathered to demand action be taken against cartoonist Lars Vilks and newspapers that published …
Swedish Flag Burned at Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreTUR2010 is Sweden’s largest Travel and Tourist Fair and will again be held at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on March 25-28. On the first two days, the fair is open …
Jan Ornert to Give Malaysia Presentation at TUR2010 Read MoreAfter the Annual General Meeting on the 27th February a new committee was formed. See the list of new committee members below: Honorary President – Lisbeth Barclay, (DK) Vice President …
New Scandinavian Society Malaysia Committee Formed Read MoreWatch out! An extensive advertising campaign from Telenor on key pan-Asian TV channels, print and digital media will kick off on March 25. The campaign will run for a three month …
Telenor Kicks Off Branding Campaign in Asia Read MoreFor over a decade, Norway’s Telenor has remained a quiet investor in DiGi.Com Bhd. But recently it embarked on an ad blitz to enhance its profile as an investor. StarBiz …
Telenor to Focus on Five Countries in Asia Read MoreThe Malaysian foreign minister has asked Sweden to take action against newspapers which reprinted a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog last week.“Malaysia strongly denounces …
Malaysia Slams Sweden Over Cartoons Read MoreIt was a big investment when Fibertex in Denmark chose to expand the production of Personal Care products to Malaysia even though the market was not very big. However, the …
Full Speed Ahead for Fibertex Malaysia Read MoreAre you from China or Malaysia and interested in the work of a correspondent in a foreign country? Would you like to spend the month of August in Finland learning …
Go to Finland to Attend Foreign Correspondents’ Programme ? Read MoreText Nam News Network The Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Kohilan Pillay did Wednesday meet with his Swedish colleague Frank Belfrag in Putrajaya, according to Nam News Network.The ministers discussed the …
Sweden and Malaysia Met in Putrajaya Read MoreAker Solutions Sdn Bhd is vying for projects worth between US$50 million and US$500 million (US$1=RM3.30) each in Asia Pacific, writes the official Malaysian news agency Bernama.Its president (subsea Asia …
Aker Solutions Eyes Asia-Pacific Contracts Read MoreJotun has plans to make Malaysia its regional manufacturing hub for its advanced product lines with the launch of the first phase of its RM160 million plant in Nilai which …
Jotun to Build New Factory in Nilai Read MoreA leaked draft to “Criteria for sustainable fuels” shows that the EU Commission plans to water drown the concept of sustainability, claims the Danish NGO Nepenthes, according to the Danish …
NGOs Alarms the EU: Palm Oil Plantations are Not Forest Read MoreThe official visit to Malaysia of the Crown Prince Couple from Norway ended on Wednesday 10 March when the couple departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport for Bangkok and Oslo. …
Royal Visit to Malaysia Ends Read MoreThe tone was set from the start when the Malaysian-Norwegian Forum of Competence was officially opened this morning. As soon as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon took the stage, he started …
Big Hopes for Strong Malaysia-Norway Cooperation in the Future Read MoreSweden sold weapons to the value of 13.5 billion kronor in 2009, 7 percent more than 2008, according to new figures released by the Swedish Agency for Non-Proliferation and Export …
Sweden Sell Weapons to Southeast Asia Read More