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Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa will visit Norway and Kazakhstan for discussions on conflicts and human rights, an official said here on Friday. Michael Tene, spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, …
Indonesia’s FM to Visit Norway Read MoreEthnic minority children in Laos often struggle in school because they lack knowledge of the Lao language. With the help from the Norwegian Save the Children, hundreds of kids now …
Norway Secure Better Education for Ethnic Minority Children Read MoreFollowing on from the announcement of Sanya as the Chinese stopover for the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race, Team Sanya – sponsored by the Sanya Tourism Bureau – will become the …
Norwegian Helly Hansen to Sponsor China’s Team Sanya Read MoreAirline company SAS is planning to shut down several routes outside the Nordic countries. According to a statement released by SAS on Friday, this move is part of the company’s …
SAS to Close Several non-Nordic Routes Read MoreA report by the Norwegiaan state food authority reveals that lice levels have increased “dramatically” over the last year, especially among salmon, trout and young trout in key fishing areas …
Deadly Salmon Lice Grow ‘Dramatically’ Read MoreThe Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Thailand organized the networking night on 16 June 2011 at the Westin Grand Sukhumvit. About 150 guests braved the pouring rain and showed up. …
Nordic Networking with Colliers International Read MoreRecently at the Norwegian seminar, at the China International Environment Protection Exhibition & Conference (CIEPEC) in Beijing, a historical agreement was signed between Norwegian Water Research Institute (NIVA) and Inner Mongolia …
Norway and China: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Future Read MoreNorwegian telecoms firm Telenor, also dominating the mobile phone markets in Thailand and Malaysia, is still trying to make amends to angry customers after its mobile telephone network suffered a …
Telenor Drops Charges After Outage Read MoreThe conduct of Pattaya Police Volunteers is once again in question following allegations of a serious assault on a Norwegian man in South Pattaya. Police and rescue services were called …
Norwegian Kicked and Beaten by Police Volunteers Read MoreA photo taken on board the exploration vessel Viking II shows a Chinese boat involved in the sabotage of the Norwegian Viking II’s seismic survey cable.Vietnam protested to China on …
Vietnam Demands China to Stop Harrassing Norwegian Ships Read MoreCurrently, 30 percent of Norsk Veritas`CDM projects in China are validated or verified by DNV. It was one of the pioneers in launching CSR verification and the first to promote …
China is “Very Promising” for Norsk Veritas Read MoreRecenrly, a group of nine students from Fudan University, one of China’s most prestigious universities, visited the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai. Though they study different subjects, these students are …
Students from Nordic Society visit Consulate General Read MoreTUI Nordic, a leading Scandinavian tour operator, is urging Thai hotels to diversify their client base, saying too large a share for any one particular group could make some guests …
Scandinavian Operator Warns Against Group Dominance Read MoreThe Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong held the Annual General Meeting on 1 June 2011 at Club Lusitano. The new Board of Directors were elected as follow: Chairman: …
Derek Anthony – New Chairman of Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Read MoreThe BI-Fudan MBA program celebrated its fifteenth anniversary on June 4, 2011. In attendance was former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, who delivered an extensive keynote speech about environment, …
Walking the Path of Hope Read MoreText and Photo by the Norwegian Church in PattayaGuests poured into the Norwegian Seamen’s’ Church in Pattaya like never before to join the 17 May celebrations. The breakfast was joined …
17 May Celebration in Pattaya Read MoreSo prominent in the activities of gathering participants and alumni of Indonesian courses to citizens of Norway, Oslo Embassy held in the auditorium of the Embassy building, Fritzners gate 12, …
To Learn the Indonesia Language is the First Step Read MoreBudget airline Norwegian is planning to launch direct flights from Scandinavi to Bangkok and from Stockholm to New York from the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013, the company has …
Norwegian Set to Launch Cheap Scandinavia Bangkok Flights Read MoreA multi-agency task force will be set up to investigate timeshare companies operating in Phuket, especially Patong. Tasked with investigating the companies, their workers and any officials involved in allowing …
Timeshare: Phuket Steps up Fight Against Illegal Touts Read MoreThe climate and forest partnership between Norway and Indonesia celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, 26th May. The President’s Climate Change envoy and former minister of Environment, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar …
1 Year Anniversary Celebrated in Jakarta Read MoreNorwegian oilfield services player Aker Solutions said today it has won contracts to supply complete drilling equipment packages for two new deepwater drilling rigs being built by China’s Cosco shipyard.The …
Aker Solutions Clinches Rig Duo to China Read MoreNorwegian Consul General in Shanghai Bjørn Blokhus met with Zhang Wenjun, vice principal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, at the university’s Minhang Campus. During the meeting, the two men discussed possible …
Norwegian Consul General Visits University in Shanghai Read MoreSince November last year the collection, dating back to a period between the second and eight century, has been on public display at Buddhamonthon Park, Nakhon Pathom. The scripts originates …
Buddhist Manuscripts Returns to Norway Read MoreH.E. Ms. Katja C. Nordgaard, visited Pred Nai village in Trat to learn firsthand of the community’s achievement in sustainable mangrove forest management. Pred Nai village is well-known for its …
Ambassador Visits Mangrove Project in Trat Read MoreThe director of the Oslo-based Rainforest Foundation Norway, Lars Løvold, said he was concerned about the lack of protection for secondary forests extended by the moratorium. He said secondary forests …
Decree Leaves Secondary Forests ‘Ripe for the Picking’ Read MoreAir traffic disruption triggered by the eruption of Iceland’s Grimsvoetn volcano was reduced to parts of Norway and Sweden Thursday, as the last spits of hot vapour seeped out of …
Air Traffic Normal as Icelandic Volcano Settles Read MoreText by The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur / Photo by Ingemann MagnussenOn the 17th of May H.E. Ambassador Arild Braastad and his wife Nina Braastad hosted the Norwegian National …
17th of May Celebration in KL Read MoreNorway wants to channel billions of dollars to renewable energies in developing nations, building on a scheme to protect tropical forests to which Oslo has been the biggest donor, officials …
Norway to Donate Billions for Clean Energy Read MoreThe Vietnam Association has made debut in Oslo, Norway with the participation of a large number of Overseas Vietnamese. The association was set up to nourish and develop Vietnamese culture in …
Vietnamese Association in Norway Makes Debut Read MoreNorwegian oil and gas firm Statoil said on Tuesday it would aquire stakes in three offshore exploration licenses in Indonesia. The firm said it would acquire a 40 percent equity …
Statoil to Aquire Stakes in Indonesian Oil Licenses Read MoreText by Norwegian Embassy in Singapore / Photo by Bjørn-Tore MarkussenHere in Singapore over 800 people gathered in Fort Canning Park for a traditional Norwegian celebration. The celebrations started with …
17th May Celebration in Singapore Read MoreText by Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi / Photo by Gunnhild Pauline BaadeIn Hanoi some 25 Norwegians gathered to celebrate this important day together. But on a festive day like the …
Celebrating the 17th of May in Hanoi Read MoreAn independent review shows that the Letter of Intent between Indonesia and Norway on climate and forest issues has had a very beneficial impact on REDD+ developments in Indonesia. Three …
Favourable Review of Indonesian Delivery on Forest Emission Read MoreIndonesia has imposed a two-year ban on cutting down peatland and primary forests as part of a US$1 billion deal with Norway. Presidential adviser Pungki Agus Purnomo said Friday the …
Indonesia Agrees on Forest Cutting Ban Read MoreIn Bangkok, he met with Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kasit Piromya, and discussed topical bilateral and regional issues, as well as global issues of common concern. In Naypyidaw, …
Norwegian Minister Visits Thailand and Myanmar Read MoreThree men, one shared goal: Cooperation across borders – and oceans. May 10, Polar explorer Børge Ousland, ship-owner Felix Tschudi and Victor Gao held a joint presentation about opportunities and …
Bringing the North and East Together Read MoreIn an initiative by state-owned The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Ambassador Svein O. Sæther met with representatives at the end of March as part of the institution’s …
Major Chinese Bank Eyes Norway Read MoreMay 13 the ”Simply Scandinavian” was launched at the Plaza Athénée Hotel Bangkok and will last until May 22.Simply Scandinavian promotes both Scandinavian food and jazz. Guests will enjoy the …
Scandinavian Food & Jazz Week in Bangkok Read MoreTrade between China and Norway soared to record levels in the first three months of 2011 despite a diplomatic row over the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed …
Norway-China Trade up – Despite Nobel Spat Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassy led by Ambassador Eivind S. Homme took part in the Business for Environment (B4E) Conference in Jakarta April 28- 29th. The B4E is the world’s most important …
The Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia Participates in B4E Read MoreThe idea behind the website is to communicate what REDD+ or Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation is and to inform national stakeholders through as many channels as possible. …
Indonesian Website Launched with Norwegian Support Read MoreThe Norwegian-Indonesian joint venture PT Timur Ship Management officially opened its offices for business in Jakarta on April 27th 2011. The opening took place in the presence of the Thome …
Ship Management Open for Business Read MoreNorway used to be China’s top fresh salmon supplier, sending steadily growing volumes to exclusive restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai.But since the Norwegian Nobel (News – Alert) Committee gave the …
Norway Feels Sting of China’s Nobel Anger Read MoreNorwegian telecom operator Telenor announced Wednesday that first quarter revenue grew 7.8 percent, led by strong gains in its subscriber base in India and Asia, while increased competition hurt gains …
Asia Helps Telenor to 7 % Growth in Q1 Read MoreThe brand new Norwegian Visa Service Centre (VSC) at the ground floor of Petron Mega Plaza Building is now open. The VSC serves as the first line for the Visa …
Norwegian Visa Service Centre Now Open Read MoreStory by Henrik FriisThe yearly Bang Phra ride was scheduled on Saturday 23 April 2011 arranged by Finn Sorensen. I don’t know if it was because the previous trip have …
Bang Phra 2011 – A Tour for the Few Chosen Read MoreRemarks made by the Chinese ambassador to Norway at a meeting in Bergen have been reported by participants as some of the strongest since the diplomatic tension following the awarding …
Chinese Want Norwegian Apology Read MoreLarge Norwegian risk management firm Det Norske Veritas (DNV) seems to have settled its own risk of doing business in China. After months of disruption following license revocations, DNV has …
DNV ‘Back to Normal’ in China Read MoreThe Philippines landed on Norway’s state authorization office watch list for being a problem area when it comes to recruitment of health workers. In a recent report by Norway’s national …
The Philippines on Norway’s Watch List for Health Personnel Read MoreSamui and surrounding islands are as wonderful as ever! That is the bottom line after ScandAsia visited Koh Samui, Koh Pangan and Koh Tao by the end of April to …
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