Nordic Young Professionals @ Le Fenix
It was quite a surprise that no less than 150(!) guests showed up for the Nordic Young Professionals Party at Le Fenix Hotel on 26 August 2011. We were five …
Nordic Young Professionals @ Le Fenix Read MoreThe National Day of Mourning in Pattaya
Sunday 21 August was the The National Day of Mourning after the terrorist attacked in Oslo and Utøya. This was highlighted in the worship service at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. …
The National Day of Mourning in Pattaya Read MoreNordic Investment Bank Celebrates 25 Years in China
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) celebrated on 22 August 2011 the 25 Year Anniversary of co-operation between NIB and the People’s Republic of China. NIB operations with China started in 1985, when …
Nordic Investment Bank Celebrates 25 Years in China Read MoreWhy Should I Work for Your Company?
Around 30 members of the four Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand were quiet as mice when Tom Sorensen, Grant Thornton Thailand, told about the job candidate who during the …
Why Should I Work for Your Company? Read MoreViking Wheelers Annual Trip to Khao Yai
Tour arranged by Morten Luxhoi, story by Henrik Friis Viking Wheelers arranged their annual trip to Khao Yai during Mother’s day long holiday on 12-14 August 2011. Viking Wheelers lucky …
Viking Wheelers Annual Trip to Khao Yai Read MoreNorwegian Church on Wheels in Bangkok
On Friday, August 26 2011 at 17 o´clock the Norwegian Church in Thailand will present “The Church on wheels” in front of the police station at the beginning of Khao …
Norwegian Church on Wheels in Bangkok Read MoreNorwegians Commemorized Massacre Victims
Norwegian residents in Thailand and Singapore on Sunday paid tribute to the victims of the Norway massacre at the service in the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. The day before, on Saturday, survivors …
Norwegians Commemorized Massacre Victims Read MoreNorwegian and Singaporean Scientists Crack Quantum Cryptography
Researchers in Singapore and Norway have teamed up to create a device that can crack Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a technique for securing digital communication originally designed to foil hackers.QKD …
Norwegian and Singaporean Scientists Crack Quantum Cryptography Read MoreSAS Most Punctual Airline
Scandinavian Airlines is the world’s most punctual airline. In July, 91.48% of all SAS flights arrived on time. For the past three years SAS has been Europe’s most punctual airline …
SAS Most Punctual Airline Read MoreNorway Concerned About the Re-imprisonment of Father Ly
“Norway is very concerned about the re-imprisonment of Father Ly in Vietnam,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs. The 65-year old Catholic priest Nguyen …
Norway Concerned About the Re-imprisonment of Father Ly Read MoreChinese Tourism to Norway is Booming
The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai is pleased to report an astonishing growth in the number of Chinese tourists visiting Norway. The number of tourist visas (ADS) issued at …
Chinese Tourism to Norway is Booming Read MoreVietnamese Student Receives Scholarship
Female Vietnamese student Ha Vi Chau has won a full scholarship from the United World Colleges (UWC) worth nearly VND1 billion per year to study abroad in the 2011-2012 academic …
Vietnamese Student Receives Scholarship Read MoreAll Chamber Joint Sundowner
A joint Sundowner event, organised by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by DTAC, was held on 3 August 2011, at the Imperial Queen Park Hotel. Around 200 guests …
All Chamber Joint Sundowner Read MoreMy Father Used Thai Prostitutes: Norwegian Killer
Anders Brivik, the mass murder, writes in the online manifesto about his relationship with his stepfather who was a major in the Norwegian army but has since retired before adding: …
My Father Used Thai Prostitutes: Norwegian Killer Read MoreDiscount to Overseas Students in Denmark and Finland
Vietnam Airlines is presently offering a 35 per cent discount on its flights to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, among other destinations i Europe for all Vietnamese overseas students. Vietnamese students studying …
Discount to Overseas Students in Denmark and Finland Read MorePoliceman Wanted in Norwegian Murder Case
A policeman is wanted in connection with the murder of an 18 year old Norwegian man in the Filipino city of Quezon City, local sources have revealed. The local police …
Policeman Wanted in Norwegian Murder Case Read MoreLundin Raises oil Output Forecast After Strong Q2
Strong demand for oil in countries like China and India will keep prices high, Sweden’s Lundin Petroleum said on Wednesday as it reported a doubling in second-quarter core profit. The …
Lundin Raises oil Output Forecast After Strong Q2 Read MoreThai-born Woman Among Victims of Norway Massacre
A Thai-born woman was among those killed in last week’s massacre in Norway, the Thai Foreign Ministry said yesterday.Pornthip Adam, 21, was among the 68 victims of a gun rampage …
Thai-born Woman Among Victims of Norway Massacre Read MoreYoung Norwegian Shot Dead in the Philippines
The teenage boy was on holiday in Quezon city when he was shot. We were told about it last night, Norwegian time, confirms Frode Andersen, Press Officer at the Foreign Ministry, told …
Young Norwegian Shot Dead in the Philippines Read MoreWikborg Rein Global Managing Partner for Singapore
Per M. Risvedt, former Global Managing Partner of Norwegian firm Wikbor Rein, has arrived in Singapore last night, 28 July 2011, in preparation to take on his duties as Managing …
Wikborg Rein Global Managing Partner for Singapore Read MoreChinese Reflect on Norway’s Mass Killing
The self-described perpetrator of Norway’s deadly bombing and shooting rampage is now held in solitary confinement. Anders Behring Breivik, who has admitted bombing the capital and opening fire on a …
Chinese Reflect on Norway’s Mass Killing Read MorePeople Seek the Norwegian Seamen´s Church after the Massacres
Since the two terrorist outrages in Norway on 22 July 2011, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church has had members and visitors at all their branches worldwide sharing the grief of the incident with …
People Seek the Norwegian Seamen´s Church after the Massacres Read MoreNorway Twin Shootings Killer is Likely ‘Insane’:Lawyer
Anders Behring Breivik (In the picture) is in all likelihood insane, his lawyer said on Tuesday after the anti-Islam radical admitted to a bombing and a shooting spree in Norway that …
Norway Twin Shootings Killer is Likely ‘Insane’:Lawyer Read MoreSingapore strongly condemns Norway attacks
Singapore has strongly condemned the bombing in Oslo and shooting on the island of Utoeya on 22 July 2011, Friday. The attack was said to be the worst Norway has …
Singapore strongly condemns Norway attacks Read MoreNorway Killer Wants Time in Court to Tell Why
Anders Behring Breivik wants to tell Norway and the World why he killed at least 93 people in a bomb attack and shooting rampage when he appears in court on …
Norway Killer Wants Time in Court to Tell Why Read MoreNew Official B2B E-Marketplace Website
The office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy is introducing new trade opportunities in Asia, Thailand official B2B E-Marketplace website: www.thaitrade.com, that makes it easy for importers and exporters to …
New Official B2B E-Marketplace Website Read MoreDeadly Attacks in Norway Arouse Global Condemnation
The deadly attacks in Norway have drawn strong condemnation from around the world. The twin attacks hit the northern European country on Friday. A bomb exploded in downtown Oslo near …
Deadly Attacks in Norway Arouse Global Condemnation Read MoreUpdate: 87 Dead in Norway Shooting
At least 87 people died when a gunman opened fire at an island youth camp in Norway, hours after a bomb attack on the capital, Oslo, police say. Oslo police …
Update: 87 Dead in Norway Shooting Read MoreREC May End Production in Norway
Renewable Energy Corporation ASA, better known as REC, was once one of Norway’s most successful new industrial ventures. It’s still doing well abroad, but production in Norway is threatened by …
REC May End Production in Norway Read MoreCEO says Norwegian REC Reports Strong Operational Performance
Norwegian solar power company Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has never had a better operational performance than at present said CEO Ole Enger during the presentation of the company’s interim report.According …
CEO says Norwegian REC Reports Strong Operational Performance Read MoreFunds to Save Rainforests Pile Up
Norway has committed billions in funding to help preserve the world’s rainforests but much of the money remains sitting in bank accounts, reports Oslo-based Development Today. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg’s …
Funds to Save Rainforests Pile Up Read MoreUPDATED: Train Accident in Ratchaburi
UPDATED:According to the Bangkok Post forty-two passengers, 19 Thais and 23 foreigners, were wounded when an express train hit a 10-wheel truck loaded with rubber wood at a railway crossing …
UPDATED: Train Accident in Ratchaburi Read MoreTaxation Conference for Norwegians
Emigrant1 is announcing a conference about taxation to be held in Pattaya on 6 October 2011, the exact location to be decided. Emigrant1 is an organisation working for legal rights …
Taxation Conference for Norwegians Read MoreNew Organisation for Norwegians in HuaHin
Norwegians in Hua Hin has recently established an association, “Nordmenn i Hua Hin”.“We hope to have an active association that can be both useful and contribute to increased prosperity for …
New Organisation for Norwegians in HuaHin Read MoreWater on the Margin
Last week, yet another phase in a series of Sino-Norwegian collaborative projects on water supply and sanitation in North-Eastern China crossed the finish line. True to tradition, Norway’s ambassador to …
Water on the Margin Read MoreSoi Dog Blues Band Back in Business
The blues playing band, Soi Dog Blues Band, is back and ready to entertain their audience on Thursday July 21 at ”DET 5”, a world music bar & restaurant in …
Soi Dog Blues Band Back in Business Read MoreGive Natural Birth a Chance
The Beijing public health bureau has asked city hospitals to reduce the number of Caesarean sections. Last year, the Caesarean rate in Beijing was 51 percent, much higher that the …
Give Natural Birth a Chance Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
AirAsia X Change to Gatwick Airport
AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has announced that beginning 24 October, 2011, AirAsia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier …
AirAsia X Change to Gatwick Airport Read MoreNorway Presents Ancient Scripture
A 2,000-year-old Buddhist scripture presented by Norway will be put on public display at the Buddhamondhol complex in Nakhon Pathom as part of the observation of Asarnha Bucha Day on …
Norway Presents Ancient Scripture Read MoreOutgoing Thai Minister Orders Charges Against DTAC
Thailand’s outgoing deputy caretaker minister of commerce of Thailand, Alongkorn Ponlaboot (Democrats) announced today, Monday 11 July 2011, that his ministry’s investigation into the shareholding structure of DTAC, the Norwegian …
Outgoing Thai Minister Orders Charges Against DTAC Read MoreScandinavia and ADB to Help Boost Biomass Use in the Mekong Region
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to help the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) scale up the use of biomass waste in the agriculture sector to meet its growing need for …
Scandinavia and ADB to Help Boost Biomass Use in the Mekong Region Read MoreTelenor Group Stands by its Investment in Thailand
Telenor Group will submit a formal letter to the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) expressing its concern in regards to the investigations into dtac’s ownership, and asking the MoC for fair …
Telenor Group Stands by its Investment in Thailand Read MoreMan Born in Laos Charged in Bislett Murder
Police have filed murder charges against one of the men initially arrested after 35-year-old Einar Opsahl was gunned down execution-style on a street near Bislett Stadium in Oslo last month. …
Man Born in Laos Charged in Bislett Murder Read MoreCool, Classy Nordic Nosh
With the long hot summer ahead, it’s time to hunt down some fresh flavors for palates depressed by the heat. Donna Mah says fresh is best, especially if it’s from …
Cool, Classy Nordic Nosh Read MoreWork/Life Balance on the Agenda in Guangzhou
The University of Bergen and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou recently cohosted a workshop on work/life balance in Guangzhou. Work/life balance is a relatively new concept in China, and the aim …
Work/Life Balance on the Agenda in Guangzhou Read MoreThe Second Global Think Tank Summit in Beijing
China’s deputy Prime Minister Li Keqiang and US former state secretary, Henry Kissinger spent the last June weekend of 2011 in Beijing discussing global economic challenges. Accompanying them were various …
The Second Global Think Tank Summit in Beijing Read MoreSSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok
Reported By Marites Canlas-PastorfideOn May 31 2011, Scandinavian Society in Philippines organized SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok. Coffee was brewing at 7:30 a.m. while I was waiting at Starbucks …
SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok Read MoreSeadrill Steady After Thai Rig Deal
Shares in Norwegian rig owner Seadrill remained steady today despite the company taking two jack-up newbuildings under its wing after a share acquisition. The Oslo-listed company issued a statement late …
Seadrill Steady After Thai Rig Deal Read MoreFilipino Nurses Rally Behind Recruitment Agency Accused of Corruption
Around 100 Filipino nurses staged a protest rally in front of the venue of a forum where an Oslo politician is set to speak about his book on corruption that …
Filipino Nurses Rally Behind Recruitment Agency Accused of Corruption Read MoreThai Launching Regularly Scheduled Flights From Copenhagen To Phuket
The island’s airlift story continues to brighten as national carrier Thai Airways International will start direct flights from Europe to the island on November 11th. 2011 Three weekly flights aboard …
Thai Launching Regularly Scheduled Flights From Copenhagen To Phuket Read More