Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A 12 man delegation from the International Committee of the Danish Federation of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (DFSME… or Håndværksrådet in Danish) gained many useful experiences and insights in …
Danish Delegation gained Malaysian insight Read MoreThe Danish Embassy in KL welcomed two new members of staff starting 1st September: Consul Mrs. Susanne Hansen taking over from Mr. Søren Einar Olsen while Counselor Mr. Bo Mønsted …
New Staff at the Danish Embassy Read MoreMalaysia seems to slowly be turning into a warzone for exporters, where western economies are battling the blooming, yet chep China. For many Danish exporters, the Chinese competition is already …
China Threatens Danish Export to Malaysia Read MoreH.E. Arild Braastad is originally from Bergen, and of course, as every Norwegian would know; if he was the regular guy from Bergen he would claim not being from Norway, …
New Norwegian Ambassador to Malaysia Read MoreIt is the first time the Embassy has organized an event of this type comprising both general meetings and dedicated, individual business-to-business meetings between the delegation and local companies within …
Successful Danish oil & gas charm offensive in KL Read MoreAs a result of that the number of Scandinavian and American tourists to Malaysia has increased drastically during 2006, and in support of the campaign Visit Malaysia 2007 the national …
Malaysia Airlines Retains Kuala Lumpur – Stockholm Route Read MoreThe Taste of Norway event was held on November 6 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur in honor of the new Norwegian ambassador to Malaysia, Arild Braastad, and his …
Welcome Night for New Ambassador Comes with Taste of Norway Read MoreIi is another busy day for Torben Venning. Driving a beaten up four-wheel-drive on roads which snake across vast oil palm plantations, Venning visits a school to see for himself …
Danish Teacher Runs 56 Schools on Borneo Read MoreA delegation from the International Committee of the Danish Federation of Small and Medium size Enterprises (Håndværksrådets Internationale Komite) will be visiting Kuala Lumpur 17th to 20th November. The visit is …
Danish Federation of Small and Medium size Enterprises in KL on a study tour Read MoreFollowing the success of the water seminars and export promotions held in Kuala Lumpur in 2004 and 2005, the Royal Danish Embassy in cooperation with Water Training & Consulting ApS …
Malaysian-Danish Water Days 2006 Read MoreMalaysia is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biological diversity. As part of Danida’s so-called partnership programme, Carl Bro will assist the Malaysian government in …
Carl Bro to Advise Malaysian Government Read MoreLeaving Thailand after having played the Scandinavian Society Golf’s Asian Regional Tournament on Saturday the 4th of November, the mixed team representing Malaysia and Singapore did not have to worry …
Thai Golfers Win Local Derby Read MoreDennelind will take over the CMO responsibility from Chee Pok Jin, who has decided to resign in order to take on a new challenge as Chief Operating Officer of Mobile …
DiGi Appoints New CMO and CFO Read MoreAker Kvaener ASA, Norwegian oil and gas engineering group, plans to invest up to Malaysian Ringit 400 million in building a manufacturing center in Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), Malaysia’s …
Aker Kvaener to Invest in Malaysia’s Port Klang Zone Read MoreEricsson has signed a contract with the Malaysian TV-network MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage and maintain its so-called WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia. The deal further strengthens Ericsson’s …
Ericsson Signs Important Contract in Malaysia Read MoreSingapore has got a lot of things to offer, but a fishing village is not one of them. On Tuesday the 17th of October the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore …
All Day Coffee Morning in Malaysia Read MoreHoping to find potential business partners, the delegation will visit Malaysia from Sunday October 22 to Wednesday October 25. The visit has been arranged by the Danish embassy in Kuala …
Danish IT Delegation Coming to Malaysia Read MoreArriving in the capitol city of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday October 31, a series of Danish companies in the oil and gas industry will visit Malaysia for the four-day workshop …
Danish Companies Set to Charm Malaysian Oil and Gas Industry Read MoreKuala Lumpur will in May 2007 be added to Finnair’s Asian destinations. Vietnam may soon get on the list of destinations too! And there will be more flights on the …
Finnair’s Silk Road from Helsinki to the Far East Read More“Tsunami warning to mobile phone is a brand new service that will be useful of holiday tourist visiting Thailand resorts and other places in high-risk areas,” said a managing director …
Tsunami Warning Delivered Worldwide by SMS Read MoreThe new prefix numbers will be available in both the Northern and Southern region due to the overwhelming demand in these areas. Kedah, Penang and Perak are allocated the 014-30 …
DiGi Introduces New Prefixes in Malaysia Read MoreThis revisiting is to see the recovery process in the stricken area while making its own humble contribution to the people of Yogyakarta.At the time, DiGi participated in relief efforts …
DiGi Revisits Yogyakarta Read MoreOn Wednesday the 4th of October excited members of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association Singapore (SWEA) headed north to visit the mighty neighbouring country of Malaysia.The ten girls did a …
SWEA Visits Beautiful Malaysia Read MoreFinnair has expressed interest in developing various agreements with Malaysia Airlines (MAS), including a code-share agreement. Besides the fact that Finnair will be the first Scandinavian airline to fly into …
Finnair Eyes Collaboration with MAS Read MoreDenmark will over the next 6 years purchase up to the amount of 135,000 tons of CO2 credits from United Plantation’s biogas plant in Jendarata, Perak state on the western …
Denmark Purchases CO2 Credits from United Plantations in Malaysia Read MoreBergesen Worldwide Offshore (BW Offshore), Norway’s oil field production services firm, on September 26 was in talks with Malaysia to provide natural gas Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, …
Norway’s Bergesen Marks Malaysia Offshore Read MoreFinnair, the flag carrier of Finland, would fly directly from Helsinki to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) beginning May 21 next year.This move makes it the first airline from …
Finnair to Fly to KL from May Read MoreWhile the workers were impressed and honoured when she greeted them, HRH Princess Benedikte of Denmark herself seemed equally amazed with the advancements at the plantation of United Plantations Berhad …
A great day at UP… celebrating 100 years Read MoreThursday 14 September 2006 the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association (MASBA) was celebrating the 20th anniversary of the association with 65 members and guests at Ambassador Helena Sångeland’s residence in conjunction with …
Champagne Popping at MASBA 20th Anniversary Read MoreThe Kuala Lumpur office includes a security research centre and technical support operation. The company is in the process of recruiting staff to carry out product research and development work …
F-Secure Establishes Tech Center in KL Read MoreWhen United Plantations Berhad (UP) is celebrating their 100th anniversary on Friday 15 September 2006 it will be done in style. In fact, it will be a full day event …
United Plantations Berhad Celebrating 100 Years With Royal visit Read MoreDiGi, majority controlled by Telenor AG, had called for tenders about two months ago.The capital spending exercise is part of the company’s plans to boost its connectivity by widening its …
DiGi to Increase Telecom Infrastructure Read More“I view this is an endorsement of the way we at DiGi do things differently to strengthen our pillars of simplicity, innovation and best value. The award will fuel our …
DiGi’s Chief, CEO of the Year 2006 Read MoreYou might get paid up to 45,000 Danish kroner from ATP Pension in Denmark if your Danish spouse or husband/wife should die. But wait! Don’t kill him or her yet! …
Get paid 45.000 DKK when your Danish spouse dies! Read MoreThe building is owned by an Energy, Water and Communications Ministry of Malaysia. The Ministry’s low-energy office received the “new and existing category prize” in the 2006 Asean Energy Efficient …
Danish Designed Building Wins Energy Saving Prize Read MoreTo a Dane the word “marskandiser” signals old junk, knick-knack and second hand items but Kai’s showroom in KL is much more than that. It is atmosphere, period furniture, antiques, …
Kai Thybro Nielsen – the Man with many lives Read MoreAs reported earlier on ScandAsia the Danish brewery company Carlsberg is already fighting an uphill battle in Malaysia, where strong competitors are stealing valuable market shares. And it doesn’t looking …
Thai Rival Ready To Pounce Upon Carlsberg Read MoreMalaysian DiGi, which is 61 per cent controlled by Norway’s Telenor, is prepared to spend as much as RM 500 million if it is successful in getting a WiMAX wireless …
DiGi Looking For Alternate Routes Read MoreFinnish Juvenalia Youth Choir and Norwegian Viva Youth Choir will jointly present the choral performance, Voices of Joy, along with Operafest Children’s Choir from Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on July …
Youth Choirs From Finland, Norway To Perform In Kuala Lumpur Read MoreFans of Norwegian music will have a rare opportunity this weekend to see and hear a live performance by a band from Norway in Kuala Lumpur, when Electric Ladyland takes …
Norwegian Band to Perform in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreCarlsberg is going through tough times on the Malaysian market these days. Not only is the Danish beer giant seeing strong competitors run off with valuable market shares, it also …
Carlsberg Fights Tough Times in Malaysia Read MoreScandAsia has joined a research project to help improve the experience of being an expatriate. The research project is set up by Saira Jhutty, a PhD Candidate at Alliant International …
Help Improve the Experience of Being an Expatriate Read MoreFinnair opens the new route as traffic to and from Asia is still increasing.Just over 14,000 Finns travelled to Malaysia last year and there are already more than 40 Finnish …
Finnair To Open Direct Route To Malaysia Read MoreMalaysia gets more sunlight than many other countries in the world, while many would complain about the heat and run for shade, two companies see an opportunity in staying out …
Taking Advantage Of The Malaysian Sun Read MoreLike a ghost from the past, the famed ocean liner SS Norway now lies at anchor just off the southwest coast of India pending determination whether 900 tons of asbestos …
SS Norway Moves Closer To Indian Scrap Hub Read MoreThe Swedish producer of mobile-network-equipment is to expand and modernize the mobile-network in Malaysia, Reuters informs.One contract prompts Ericsson to expand and modernize Cecom Berhad’s mobile-network.The second contract is with …
Ericsson Lands Contracts In Malaysia Read MoreKapow Technologies just added another big Asian customer to its list, as the Malaysian Ministry of Technology awarded the Danish company a DKK 0.5 million test-contracts, Danish daily Børsen writes …
Kapow Technologies Wins Order In Malaysia Read MoreSawasdee Malaysia – Five Men and one Master – exhibition will take place at La Luna Gallery in Chiangmai, Thailand. The exhibition, which displays works of some Malaysia’s most exciting …
Sawasdee Malaysia Exhibits At La Luna Read MoreA small, selected crowd turned up at the Ambassador’s residence including people from the Danish community and diplomatic circles. Thanks to rain earlier in the day, the traffic was horrendous …
Farewell… and hello! Read MoreWinning the contract last year for delivering subsea equipment to Murphy Oils Kikeh field development was really a stepping stone for Aker Kværner’s expansion in this region, he says. Located …
Aker Kvaerner Expanding In Malaysia Read More