Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson has signed an agreement to provide network systems to Indonesian operator PT Natrindo Telepon Seluler in Jakarta and surrounding areas. Under the two-year contract, …
Ericsson to Supply Network to Natrindo Read MoreIn Finland, the round in the Presidential Election is held on 15 January 2006 and the possible second round on 29 January 2006. Meanwhile, Finnish Expatriates can vote for their …
Advance Voting Abroad of Finnish Presidential Elections 2006 Read More“Denmark is internationally ahead offering digital services and digital signatures, and now Danes abroad can also benefit from this. No matter where in the world Danes are living, they will …
Digital Signature Becomes Global Read MoreNorthport confirmed that Danish container shipping company Maersk-Sealand will relocate its Port Klang operations from neighboring Westport to Northport in February next year. This move could effect neighboring Westport’s handling …
Maersk to Relocate to Malaysia’s Northport Read MoreThe Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) have entered a new agreement called the Partnership Facility programme 2006-2007. This pact offers a unique opportunity …
Danes and Malaysia Strike Partnership Agreement Read MoreThe Commercial and Economic Counsellor of the Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Steen Hommel, does not hesitate in describing the recently held Malaysian-Danish Water Days seminar as a success. “The …
Successful Waterdays in Malaysia Read MoreIt was early evening November 15 and already ‘chuckle-hungry’ Danes were arriving at Cafe Citron at the heart of the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to exercise their laugh muscles and …
Even fat people can have a thin stomach! Read MoreNorway is the most expensive country in the world according to a survey brought in the Danish newspaper, Jyllandsposten. The annual survey done by the analysis company ECA International shows …
Expensive Scandinavia Read MoreSmedvig, Norwegian offshore oil driller, has been awarded two rig contracts by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) in Malaysia on 17 November 2005. This transaction is worth US$74 million. In a …
Norway’s Smedvig Awarded Rig Contracts from Petronas Read MoreHer Excellency Helena Sångeland arrived in Malaysia in August 2005 to take up her new post. But a state visit to Sweden by the Malaysian King and Queen coincided with …
H.E. Helena Sångeland: Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Read MoreSwedish Match Tour, the leading professional sailing series in the world, will take place for the first time in Asia. Malaysia has been chosen to host a leg of this …
Swedish Match Tour to Races in Malaysia Read MoreTen Danish water sector related companies will be presents their expertise and experiences at a water seminar titled “Malaysian-Danish Water Day 2005” in Kuala Lumpur on 22 November 2005. The …
Malaysian-Danish Water Days 2005 Read MoreThe Confederation of Danish Industries (DI) is interested in investing in Malaysian Information Technology. Jan Zneider, the head of DI stated in a press conference on 24 October 2005, …
Danish Firms Keen to Invest in Malaysia Read MoreThe business delegations from Denmark will go to Malaysia this November and they are expected to see Danish businessman offering solutions to the government and local companies to the …
Danish Solutions to Water Wastage in the Offing: Envoy Read MoreFinland is interested to assemble armoured vehicles in Malaysia, said Mari Kiviniemi, the Foreign Trade and Development Minister. For the primary stage, they want to export this technology into Malaysia …
Finland Keen to Assemble Armoured Vehicles in Malaysia Read MoreDanish pensioners loose half their pension if they settle outside EU, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, or Norway. The basic amount of 4.262 Danish kroner per month will still be paid out, but …
Move to South East Asia and Loose Half Your Pension Read MoreDespite rising oil prices, tsunami, earthquakes and hurricanes, individual travellers still want to travel and experience the many adventurous treasures of South East Asia, “We are happy that still …
Jysk Travel Expands Business in South East Asia Read MoreTerror threats are no longer enough to scare Danish tourists. Very few Danes have cancelled their upcoming trips to Bali following the deadly terror attack that hit the island last …
Danish Tourists Not Scared by Terror Read MoreNovember 10 and 11 the 8th Norway-Asia Business Conference will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. It is arranged by Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) and according to …
Norway-Asia 2005 Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Malaysia Helena Sångeland accompanied by Malaysia’s Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah attended the officially opening of the Swedish Trade Council office (STC) in …
Swedish Trade Council Opened in Malaysia Read MoreThe oil palm King, Danish born Tan Sri Dato’ Seri B. Bek-Nielsen, passed away in Malaysia on Friday 23 September at the age of 79. The great Dane who revolutionized …
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Bek-Nielsen… a great man and mentor has passed away Read MorePeder Bohlin, Jotun (M) Sdn Bhd’s managing director and regional director for South East Asia, told Malaysian news agency the Star that the company aims to reach 20 per cent …
Jotun aims to boost share in Malaysia’s decorative paints Read MoreTan Sri Dato’ Børge Bek-Nielsen lived in Malaysia for more than 50 years devoting most of his professional life to United Plantations Berhad in Malaysia. In 1982 he established United …
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Børge Bek-Nielsen is dead. Read MoreThe Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website stated that Denmark is hosting an international workshop focusing on strengthening preparedness to water related natural disasters in countries hit by the 2004 …
Denmark to Host International Workshop on Tsunami Preparedness Read MoreDanish personalized car modifier Kleemann opened their first Malaysian showroom in Penang on Friday 16 September. The showroom on Jalan Bagan Jermal in George Town is owned and operated by …
Danish Car Maker Kleemann’s First Showroom in Penang Read MoreThe Malaysia Norway Business Council, MNBC, on 12 September launched a pilot community project titled ‘Reaching Out’. The project focuses on the education and skills building of disadvantaged young people …
MNBC’s New Project to Develop Young Malaysian in Klang Valley Read MoreSvenska Handelsbanken (Handelsbanken) has entered into an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank relating to cash management services in nine Asian countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, UAE …
Svenska Handelsbanken and Standard Chartered Join Hand in Asia Read MoreAnthony Leong, senior commercial advisor at the Danish embassy in Singapore, tells that even though exporting goods to the South East Asian markets can be an issue of interest to …
Export advisers visit Denmark Read MoreFinnish mobile-phone group Nokia said on Friday 9 September it has been chosen by Malaysian mobile operator Maxis to expand its third-generation radio network. The value of the agreement …
Nokia to Supply 3G Network for Maxis Read MoreThe Malaysian operator Maxis has entered an agreement with Ericsson to expand its 3G network and upgrade it to HSDPA, a technology that enables very high speed data downlink capacity …
Maxis signs deal with Ericsson for 3G upgrade Read MoreVisits to the headquarters of Ericsson, SKF and Volvo are tentatively scheduled for the Malaysian royal couple during their state visit to Sweden between 14 and 16 September. Crown Princess …
Swedish multinationals to receive Malaysian royals Read MoreThe new company is based in Kuala Lumpur, but will be operating throughout Malaysia. Primarily working with distribution of tap water, which needs to be significantly improved. In Malaysia approximately …
Watertech Establishes Joint Venture Company in Malaysia Read MoreForeign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the Friends of the Helsinki Process in Helsinki, Finland, on 9 September. Malaysian Foreign …
Malaysian FM to visit Helsinki Read MoreAker Kvaerner Subsea, a subsidiary of Aker Kvaerner, was awarded a contract recently by Murphy Sabah Oil Co Ltd for the development of the Kikeh deepwater oilfield offshore Sabah. …
Malaysia Could be Aker Kvaerner’s Regional Hub Read MoreThe king of Malaysia, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, will travel to Sweden for an official state visit this month. The Swedish king and queen and government ministers will receive the …
Malaysian state visit mid September Read MoreSelecting a place to live is one of the biggest decisions you make when moving to South East Asia. If you have lived here for some time, finding a better …
Finding a Home in South East Asia Read MoreSwedish telecoms Nolato announced on 27 July to build their new manufacturing operation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new Malaysian unit will initially focus on logistics and assembly, delivering to …
Nolato’s expansion in Malaysia Read MoreNorwegian offshore drilling company Smedvig has been awarded an about US$ 66 million contract extension for The tender rig T-9, in which Smedvig owns 49 percent, by ExxonMobil in Malaysia, …
Smedvig gets contract for T-9 in Malaysia Read MoreNordic Power 2005 is a joint Nordic Energy exhibition and a special Nordic energy seminar which will take place in Manila 21 – 27 September 2005 during the Power Trends …
Nordic Power to the Philippines Read MorePaint from Aalborg White Asia has been chosen for painting all the motorcycle tunnels along major roads in Malaysia. The tunnels are a common feature in view of the large …
Danish cement paint chosen for making tunnels safer Read MoreMalaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) in association with Malaysian Swedish Business Assosiation (MASBA) hosted the Sixth Annual Malaysian-Scandinavian Business Golf Tournament Mines Golf Club on 22 May. Over 60 golfers …
The Sixth Annual Malaysian-Scandinavian Business Golf Tournament Read MoreOpcom Cables Sdn Bhd has signed an agreement to supply cable-related products for various applications to Sweden’s Ericsson Network Technologies AB group of companies on 13 July. The agreement is …
Malaysia’s Opcom to Supply Cable Products for Ericsson Read More“Thank you all who have contributed to making our years in Malaysia so memorable,” writes departing Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Bruno S Beijer in a message on the website of …
Departing Swedish KL Ambassador: Read MorePointsec, a Swedish security software provider for mobile platforms, Tuesday 12 July signed a strategic partnership contract with NEC Solutions Asia Pacific in Singapore. Under the agreement, will the Singapore …
Pointsec enters Asean Read MoreAker Kvaerner Subsea has been awarded a contract with Murphy Sabah Oil Co. Ltd for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning assistance of the subsea production systems for the Kikeh …
Aker Kvaerner Subsea contract in Malyasia Read MoreDenmark-based personalised car maker, Kleemann A/S, plans to assemble its cars in Malaysia for both the domestic and export markets next year. “We will start with Malaysia and as we …
Kleemann’s Car May Base In M’sia Next Year Read MoreKari Aamodt has been appointed new Executive Director of Malaysia Norway Business Council. She replaces Inger Meyer, who is leaving Malaysia due to her husband’s relocation to Norway. Inger Meyer’s …
Kari Aamodt New MNBC Executive Director Read MoreThe first step towards a systematic and expanded cooperation between Swedish and Malaysian medical researchers was taken during a seminar 30 June in Kuala Lumpur. Titled “Exploring Karolinska Institutet Sweden …
Swedish and Malaysian medical researchers continue collaboration Read MoreThe Swedish business system software supplier IBS has signed a contract with Pearson Education Asia to install the book distribution system IBS Bookmaster in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Korea, Taiwan and …
IBS secures distribution system contract Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Malaysia Bruno S Beijer has been reposted to the United Arab Emirates. Ambassador Beijer will be followed by Ms Helena Sangeland as new Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia. …
Helena Sangeland new Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Read More