Re-branding the Green Label
It has been a tough year for Carlsberg in Malaysia when its net profit has dropped and the company has been losing some market share to its main rival Guinness …
Re-branding the Green Label Read MoreDiGi Wins Malaysia’s Coporate Social Responsibility Award
Malaysian mobile operator DiGi, a subsidiary of Norway’s Telenor, won the Prime Minister’s CSR Award for best overall Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in Malaysia on November 22, 2007. The …
DiGi Wins Malaysia’s Coporate Social Responsibility Award Read MoreDanes Abroad are More Conservative
If Danes who are living abroad were entitled to vote at the national election the Conservative Party would be much more powerful. This is the obvious conclusion when comparing the …
Danes Abroad are More Conservative Read MoreTelenor Reduces Its Share in Malaysian Cellco DiGi.Com
Telenor has reduced its stake in Malaysian cellco DiGi.Com to 49% from 61% following the completion of a share placement to Malaysian investors that saw the Norwegian company raise MYR1.61 …
Telenor Reduces Its Share in Malaysian Cellco DiGi.Com Read MoreMalaysian Insurance FirmTo Team Up With Danish Insurance Firm
PAC Total Solutions Sdn Bhd, a member of HeiTech Padu Bhd, expects to attract a bigger slice of the Malaysian insurance market with its partnership with Danish insurance provider, TIA …
Malaysian Insurance FirmTo Team Up With Danish Insurance Firm Read MoreTelenor’s DiGi to Buy Broadband Spectrum from Malaysian Telecom Firm
On November 13, 2007 DiGi , the smallest of Malaysia’s three mobile phone companies, is to buy broadband spectrum from Malaysian telecom firm TIME dotCom to plug a strategic gap …
Telenor’s DiGi to Buy Broadband Spectrum from Malaysian Telecom Firm Read MoreResult of Unofficial Election by Danes Abroad
A head of the up coming election in Denmark on November 13th, Danes World Wide has held an unofficial election to see how the political picture would appear in Denmark …
Result of Unofficial Election by Danes Abroad Read MoreNorway’s Jotun Is The Best In Promoting Bi-lateral Businesses Relations Between Norway And Malaysia
The Malaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy today named Jotun Malaysia as the company that has contribution the most in growing the business relationship between …
Norway’s Jotun Is The Best In Promoting Bi-lateral Businesses Relations Between Norway And Malaysia Read MoreDrilling Riser Contracts to Aker Kvaerner in Malaysia
Aker Kvaerner has signed contracts on October 29 for the delivery of two complete drilling riser systems and associated equipment. The two customers are undisclosed. Total contract value is NOK …
Drilling Riser Contracts to Aker Kvaerner in Malaysia Read MoreJotun Wins Award for Promoting Malaysia-Norway Ties
On october 26, well known paint maker and supplier Jotun Malaysia has received the “Malaysia-Norway Innovative Business Award” from the Malaysia-Norway Business Council (MNBC) and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in …
Jotun Wins Award for Promoting Malaysia-Norway Ties Read MoreDiGi Launches D’podcast
Telenor’s DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) has launched D’podCast, a first-of-its kind service in Malaysia on October 23, 2007 bringing what is normally associated with the computer to the mobile …
DiGi Launches D’podcast Read MoreCarlsberg to Win Back Lost Market Share in Malaysia
Danish-owned Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, which has been losing some market share to its main rival Guinness Anchor Bhd (GAB), will soon be on a stronger footing to win back …
Carlsberg to Win Back Lost Market Share in Malaysia Read MoreDanish Automotive Techonology is Coming to Malaysia
Danish- based tuner for the Mercedes-Benz, Kleemann, wants to transfer its technology to Malaysia through a special programme likely to be known as the “Kleemann-vendors programme” or an academy in …
Danish Automotive Techonology is Coming to Malaysia Read MoreMalaysian Nominated for Swedish Literature Award
60 years old author Margaret Lim from Sarawak has been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2008, the world’s largest award for children and youth literature. This award …
Malaysian Nominated for Swedish Literature Award Read MoreDiGi Posts High Rise Profit in the 3rd Quarter
Malaysian mobile phone operator DiGi.Com Bhd. said on 19 October its net profit jumped 51 percent from a year ago in the quarter through September, thanks to a rise in …
DiGi Posts High Rise Profit in the 3rd Quarter Read MoreTelenor to Set More Footprints in Asia
“In this business you need a big amount of patience” says the brain behind Telenor’s movement in Asia, Arve Johansen, Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of …
Telenor to Set More Footprints in Asia Read MoreFinnair’s New Asian Flights
Helsinki-based Finnair announced plans to expand its coverage to Asian destinations, citing booming demand that has brought the airline’s weekly Asian flights to fifty-nine, from nine in the year 2001.The …
Finnair’s New Asian Flights Read MoreDiGiREMIT Enables Money Transfer Using Mobile Phone
Telenor’s DiGi and Citibank have activated DiGiREMIT on October 10, 2007 to facilitate secure transfer of money from Malaysia to Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines via SMS.DiGiREMIT is designed to …
DiGiREMIT Enables Money Transfer Using Mobile Phone Read MoreSwedish King Recieved the Malaysian Scout Association’s Highest Award
Malaysian Scout Association’s main patron, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, received King Carl Gustav of Sweden who is the World Scout Foundation honorary president at the Istana Negara …
Swedish King Recieved the Malaysian Scout Association’s Highest Award Read MoreNorway’s Colibria to Provide Mobile IM Services for Malaysia’s DiGi
Norway’s Colibria, the leading provider of new generation Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) solutions, has announced a deal with Malaysia’s DiGi. Colibria will provide mobile IM services for over six million …
Norway’s Colibria to Provide Mobile IM Services for Malaysia’s DiGi Read MoreNokia To Use Intel’s Chips in 2008
Nokia Corp. plans to use Intel Corp. chips in tablet-style devices that will communicate using a technology known as WIMAX. The companies also agreed to engage in testing to ensure …
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Thailand-loving Swede Advances His Career at Le Meridien, Borneo
For his continuing hotel career the Swede Patrik Ilstam chose Thailand – a destination seeing immense growth since lately. But opting for Southeast-Asia also means – at least within the …
Thailand-loving Swede Advances His Career at Le Meridien, Borneo Read MoreWhale Sharks Protected and Local People Supported in Southeast Asia Thanks to WWF Denmark
From conservation of wildlife and the rainforest on Borneo, Danish WWF representative Lene Topp is turning the attention towards the sea. Meeting WWF Verdensnaturfonden’s (the Danish division of World …
Whale Sharks Protected and Local People Supported in Southeast Asia Thanks to WWF Denmark Read MoreFast Growing Swedish Make Up Store Opens New Stores in Malaysia
One of Scandinavia’s fastest growing companies, Swedish cosmetics retailer Make Up Store continues to grow fast in the Asian region, with new stores opening at The Pavilion and The Garden …
Fast Growing Swedish Make Up Store Opens New Stores in Malaysia Read MoreDance Athletes Troop to Philippine
Dance athletes from Finland, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are expected to troop to the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel grand ballroom on September 22, 2007 as the second International Dancesport …
Dance Athletes Troop to Philippine Read MoreTelenor’s Overseas Problems Confirm Negative Outlook for Debt Ratings
The debt ratings agency, Fitch Ratings has affirmed Norway-based telecommunications provider Telenor’s Long-term debt with a Negative Outlook. Fitch says that in addition to the recent deconsolidation of 56.5%-owned Ukrainian …
Telenor’s Overseas Problems Confirm Negative Outlook for Debt Ratings Read MoreHandelsbanken Opens Malaysia Office
Handelsbanken is the first Swedish bank to open a representative office in Malaysia. The new office was launched at a cocktail reception held at the Swedish Ambassador Helena Sångelands residence …
Handelsbanken Opens Malaysia Office Read MoreMalaysia’s Opcom Confident Ericsson will Win Job
Opcom Holdings Bhd, a Malaysian company manufacturing fiber optic cables and cable related products is optimistic that its partner, Ericsson Network Technologies AB, Sweden, in a consortium with other companies …
Malaysia’s Opcom Confident Ericsson will Win Job Read More24/7 Call Centre for All Danish Embassies
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to replace the duty phone outside working hours for all Danish Embassies by a centralized 24/7 call centre in the Consular Department …
24/7 Call Centre for All Danish Embassies Read MoreMaersk’s New Chief Executive for Southeast Asia
An international company of Danish origin, A P Moller Maersk, has appointed Jesper Praestensgaard as chief executive for Maersk in Southeast Asia where he will implement and execute the global …
Maersk’s New Chief Executive for Southeast Asia Read MoreCelebration of Malaysia’s 50th Year of Independence Held in Norway
The town of Sandvika near Oslo, came alive with the upbeat sounds of the joget and zapin and shouts of Merdeka as members of the Norway Malaysia Association (NMA) celebrated …
Celebration of Malaysia’s 50th Year of Independence Held in Norway Read MoreHiQ International Company Developed A Game-Based Training Module
HiQ International Company, a Nordic IT and management consultancy, has developed a game-based training module for Mölnlycke Health Care with Finland, Malaysia, and Thailand as three of its production facilities. …
HiQ International Company Developed A Game-Based Training Module Read MoreMalaysian’s Kobay Unit Wins Aker Kvaerner Contract
KOBAY Technology Bhd’s unit, Bend Weld Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM28 million contract from Norway’s Aker Kvaerner Subsea AS for the supply of clip riser joints.In a filing …
Malaysian’s Kobay Unit Wins Aker Kvaerner Contract Read MoreNorwegian Telco Company To Retain Its Controlling Stake in Malaysia’s DIGI
Top executives from Telenor ASA, led by its president and chief executive officer, Jon Fredrik Baksaas, discussed with Energy, Water and Communications, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik, about …
Norwegian Telco Company To Retain Its Controlling Stake in Malaysia’s DIGI Read MoreMalaysian Tours Operators to Set Up Joint Ventures in Finland
Syed Sultan Idris, Malaysian ambassador on September 10, 2007 urged Malaysian tours operators to set up joint ventures with their counterparts in Finland; he said the embassy had targeted some …
Malaysian Tours Operators to Set Up Joint Ventures in Finland Read MoreMalaysia-Denmark Working on Environmentally Hazardous Substances
Denmark and Malaysia are jointly working on a project involving environmentally hazardous substances (EHS), under the Malaysian-Danish Environment Co-operation Programme (ECP) 2003-2006, aimed at establishing a sustainable management system to …
Malaysia-Denmark Working on Environmentally Hazardous Substances Read MoreNorwegian Telenor To Cut Share In Malaysia’s DiGi To Below 50%
Norwegian telecom operator Telenor will cut its stake in Malaysia’s DiGi.com to below 50% from 61% currently before the end of the year, a company spokesman said September 10, 2007. …
Norwegian Telenor To Cut Share In Malaysia’s DiGi To Below 50% Read MoreStrong Growth for Finnair’s Asian Traffic and Load Factor on The Rise
The demand in Finnair’s Asian traffic, measured in passenger kilometers, was up 34.9% in August compare to last year. The passenger load factor rose three percentage points to 82.5%. European …
Strong Growth for Finnair’s Asian Traffic and Load Factor on The Rise Read MoreIKEA Expects to Do Well in Asia
Sweden’s IKEA said on August 1, 2007 that the contribution from Asia-Pacific to the group’s total sales could triple to 10 percent within six years, creating a huge challenge for …
IKEA Expects to Do Well in Asia Read MoreVolvo S80 Success in Malaysia
Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn Bhd is expecting the newly-launched Volvo S80 executive vehicle to see a repeat in popularity as that of the original S80 model introduced locally in the …
Volvo S80 Success in Malaysia Read MoreSwedish Trade Council in Malaysia Announcement
Swedish Trade Council in Malaysia announce for Swedish exporters and importers who are interested in trading with Malaysia or Swedish investors in establishing a presence in Malaysia to contact the …
Swedish Trade Council in Malaysia Announcement Read MoreMalaysian Reported Norway’s Fund
Norway’s Government Pension Fund (US$300bil) apart from Government Investment Corp of Singapore (US$200bil), the China Investment Corp (US$200bil), and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (estimated US$500bil) are sovereign funds that have …
Malaysian Reported Norway’s Fund Read MoreStar Cruises With Profitable Norwegian Cruise Line’s Operations
Star Cruises, founded as an associate of the Genting Group of Malaysia, is using funds obtained from the recent sale of a 50percent stake in its North American arm, Norwegian …
Star Cruises With Profitable Norwegian Cruise Line’s Operations Read MoreEricsson Made Contributions to Malaysia’s Non-Profit Centre
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Ericsson Malaysia has contributed RM10,000 to Rumah Nur Salam a non-profit centre that is dedicated to the caring and improving the quality …
Ericsson Made Contributions to Malaysia’s Non-Profit Centre Read MoreNew Danish General Manager Marketing at Carlsberg Malaysia
Ole Søvsø Nielsen has been appointed General Manager Marketing at Carlsberg Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur he will be responsible for the brewery’s brand portfolio. Ole Søvsø Nielsen is coming from …
New Danish General Manager Marketing at Carlsberg Malaysia Read MoreFinnish Luxury Cruise to be Constructed by Malaysian Shipbuilder
Malaysian shipbuilder, Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd, expects to increase its contracts, mostly commercial, by another RM1 billion during the 2008 financial year as it has secured a RM50 million contract from …
Finnish Luxury Cruise to be Constructed by Malaysian Shipbuilder Read MoreNorway, First Major Donor to Joint Initiative, Including Indonesia and Malaysia
Norway has become the first major donor with a donation of about $3.5 million to the joint initiative of $44-million programme that has been launched by UNFPA, the United Nations …
Norway, First Major Donor to Joint Initiative, Including Indonesia and Malaysia Read MoreMalaysia Adopt Children Policy Like Sweden
Like Sweden, both men and women should be given the option to take time off to look after the children in Malaysia, said Maria Chin Abdullah, Women’s Development Collective (WDC) …
Malaysia Adopt Children Policy Like Sweden Read MoreNorwegian Play Will Be Shown in Malaysia During the Black Box Festival
Written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, Enemy of the People will be staged from August 4-12 at Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) in Jalan Stratchan during the Black …
Norwegian Play Will Be Shown in Malaysia During the Black Box Festival Read MoreAcquisition Strengthens Danish EAC in Malaysia
Following the acquisition, EAC Industrial Ingredients is expected to achieve annual sales of around 110 mln dkr in Malaysia, which will make the country the business’s fourth-largest market after Thailand, …
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