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Cargotec will deliver two large offshore cranes to Singapore-based Ezra Marine Service Pte Ltd in 2010 and beginning of 2011 respectively. The cranes will be fitted to a deepwater anchor-handling …
Ezra Orders Two Large MacGregor Subsea Knuckle-Jib Cranes from Cargotec Read MoreThe number of Norwegian students going to Bali fell dramatically after two bombs hit Kuta, Bali in 2002, but the last years there have been a steadily increase in number …
Norwegian Students in Bali Reach 500 Read MoreSunday, 14 March began large demonstrations in central Bangkok with the participation of about 100,000 demonstrators. It is not known how long the protests will continue, that becomes clear when …
Scandinavian Embassies in Thailand: It Is Not Over Read MoreA 69-year-old Norwegian tourist sustained a fractured nose and other facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked while enjoying his morning coffee in Phuket on March 12. Kristian Kristiansen claims …
Norwegian’s Nose Broken in Phuket Punch-up Read MoreWorld known Norwegian freelance journalist and author Åsne Seierstad is currently doing a short, but intensive China tour; paying visits to Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing. In addition to being one …
Åsne Seierstad in Shanghai Read MoreExcess Luggage is once again back in China. Excess Luggage’s 2010 China tour looks to be among the most extensive ever undertaken by a jazz band in China. Excess Luggage …
Excess Luggage Back in China Read MoreLaos is to receive grants of $3.1 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Nordic Development Fund to help the country become more climate resilient in the face …
Nordic Development Fund to Help Laos Fight Climate Change Read MoreWhen the Norwegian batchelor Erik Esdaile finished his studies in Australia, he decided to see a bit of Asia before returning to Norway. In the Philippines, he met the love …
Love and Immigration – in the Fast Lane Read MoreTiger Airways is to increase its services to Thailand. Starting from 20 April 2010, the low cost airline will fly daily from Singapore to Krabi and Hat Yai. This is …
Tiger Airways to Increase Flights to Krabi, Hat Yai and Phuket Read MoreAker Solutions Sdn Bhd is vying for projects worth between US$50 million and US$500 million (US$1=RM3.30) each in Asia Pacific, writes the official Malaysian news agency Bernama.Its president (subsea Asia …
Aker Solutions Eyes Asia-Pacific Contracts Read MoreJotun has plans to make Malaysia its regional manufacturing hub for its advanced product lines with the launch of the first phase of its RM160 million plant in Nilai which …
Jotun to Build New Factory in Nilai Read MoreOn Wednesday Night police was called to the base of the Jomtien Beach Condominium, known locally as “Rimhat Jomtien” to investigate reports of a suspected suicide of a Norwegian National. …
Norwegian Woman Falls to Her Death From Jomtien Apartment Block Read MoreThe official visit to Malaysia of the Crown Prince Couple from Norway ended on Wednesday 10 March when the couple departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport for Bangkok and Oslo. …
Royal Visit to Malaysia Ends Read MoreThe tone was set from the start when the Malaysian-Norwegian Forum of Competence was officially opened this morning. As soon as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon took the stage, he started …
Big Hopes for Strong Malaysia-Norway Cooperation in the Future Read More10.03.2010 | news Jan Tommy Fosse | photos Stein Mangersnes The annual Swedish – Norwegian sports day in Singapore took place on Saturday march 6th. This year the event was …
Swedish Victory in Singapore Read MoreWhen Dos Sopheap was four years she stepped on a landmine in his home country of Cambodia and lost his leg. Now she has won the first prize in the …
Miss Landmine to Sweden Read MoreTo mark International Women’s Day, Amnesty International released two reports looking at sexual violence in locations across the developed and developing world; specifically Cambodia and the Nordic Countries of Denmark, …
Amnesty: Rape Victims Worldwide Denied Justice and Dignity Read MoreThe tradition of International Women’s Day were founded in Copenhagen one hundred years ago. In 2010 this day is celebrated all over the world, where women face harder life circumstances …
8th of March is International Women’s Day Read MoreDemanding equal rights for both sexes. Up to 1000 women and men representing 43 different organisations walked the streets of Bangkok Monday morning. They met at the Royal Plaza and …
Women’s Demonstration Read MoreThe Norwegian flag wavered alongside the Malaysian one throughout Putrajaya, and Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were smiling brightly when the Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri …
The Norwegian Crown Prince Couple Have Arrived in Malaysia Read MoreThursday night was Nordic networking night at the cosy Minibar Royale at Sukhumvit Soi 23. Not less than 120 Scandinavians and Thais was packed together at the 75 cosy square …
Swedish Meatballs, a Packed Bar, Cold Beers, and Business Card Swap Read MoreThursday 10 a’ clock around 90 businesspeople, government officials, and representatives from different Chambers of Commerce was gathered at the One Start One Stop Investment Center at the 18th floor in …
Easier To Do Business in Thailand Read MoreUPDATE: There has been giving notice of big demonstrations in Bangkok in the middle of March, especially on the 14th of March. The demonstrations were postponed from the end of …
Keep Away From Big Demonstrations in Bangkok Read MoreAt approximately 8:00am on Monday, Banglamung Police was notified of a robbery at 15/18 Moo 4, Banglamung. Lt. Gen. Duantapiyachai along with a team of police and forensic investigators went …
Norwegian’s Pattaya Home Robbed of Nearly 300,000 baht Read MoreJotun reported an operating profit of NOK 1.1 billion in 2009 compared with NOK 0.9 billion for the previous year. Operating income increased from NOK 10.4 to NOK 11.2 billion. …
Norwegian Company Jotun Reports Record Results Read MoreCafé de Concert – a Norwegian duo playing fiddle and piano – and King of Convenience – also a Norwegian duo but more into popular music and folk music – …
Live Norwegian Concerts Read MoreThe Board of Investment of Thailand has just recently approved three new projects funded by Scandinavian money. In total, the projects have a value of 527.00 million Baht. Electrolux Co., …
708 New Jobs in Thailand Paid by Scandinavians Read MoreText: Ulla Behrend Photo: Julie Amsinck On the 9th February, the 35-year old Scandinavian Women’s Association (SWA) held its Annual General Meeting and proudly showed that the good old viking ship is …
The Scandinavian Charitable Hands Read MoreWhite sandy beaches, lots of sun, palm trees, spicy food, and polite and smiling people is maybe what you normally link with Thailand. But according to the Terrorism Risk Index …
Thailand 9th Most Dangerous Country in The World Read MoreThe current iPhone carrier in Thailand, True Move has been selling the iPhone since January 2009. According to macnn.com some 100,000 iPhones were sold in the Thailand last year.
Norwegians to Sell iPhone in Thailand Read MoreThe Norwegians in KL will be invited to the opening of a Norwegian architectural exhibition at Pavilion shopping centre on March 10th at 10 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince …
Meet the Royal Crown Prince Couple in KL Read MoreBy Foong Thim LengThe Star Online Norwegian couple Leif and kari Aagaard enjoy Pangkor Island in Malaysia so much that they have visited the resort for the 11th consecutive year.“We …
Norwegian Couple Returns to Pangkor Island Read MoreAs the oldest organization for Scandinavians in Thailand, Scandinavian Society Siam (SSS) has been a central meeting point for Scandinavians for almost a century. It has given its members a …
The Future of SSS Lies in the Hands of Its Members Read MoreAccording to a press release Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA) Friday the 5th February signed an agreement with the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme, part of the Lao Government, about disarming …
Norwegian Peoples Aid gets Green Light for Third Lao Province Read MoreThe Swedish top golfer Anna Nordqvist and her Norwegian counterpart Suzann Pettersen will participate in a golf tournament in Singapore in the end of this mounth. According to asiaoneNews are …
Scandinavian Top Golfers Goes to Singapore Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassay in Jakarta, Indonesia has just recently hired a new adviser, Hege Karsti Ragnhildstveit, for the Norwegian government on how to imply the Government of Norway’s International Climate …
The Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia Focus on Deforestation and Climate Change Read MoreThe Norway-based paint producer PT Jotun Indonesia is optimistic that it will be able to increase its sales by about 40 percent to at least Rp 550 billion (about US$58 …
Jotun Expects 40 Percent Growth in Indonesia Sales This Year Read MorePearls, feathers, dresses, smoking and red lipstick – and of course a Martini. The theme was 1920’s gala when Scandinavian Society Siam celebrated its 90 Year Anniversary. The Grand Ball …
The 90 Years Anniversary of Scandinavian Society Siam Read MoreThe first waterhole of 2010 was held at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence and as usual it turned out to be a great evening. Members and business partners enjoyed light refreshments …
MNBC 1st Waterhole of 2010 Read MoreAt about 8 am Tuesday the 19th, Kathu Police were informed that a foreign tourist had fallen from his room on the eighth floor of the Phuket Palace Hotel, at …
Norwegian Survives Eighth-story Plunge Read MoreToday 7 months after the deadly incident in May 2009 investigators still haven’t found an explanation for what killed Karina Refseth’s friend Norwegian Julie Bergheim, 22, and fellow tourist Jill St. Onge, 27, …
Surviving Tourist Puts Pressure On Police Read MoreMA, a 64-year-old Norwegian man, was arrested in the Cambodian tourist town of Siem Reap on suspicion of sexually abusing four boys, 11 to 14, Cambodian media reported Friday. The …
Norwegian Man Arrested in Cambodia on Child Sex Charges Read MoreOn Saturday Morning at the Walk-in Mansions located in Soi Beokeow, Police Lieutenant Colonel Wongsawat from Pattaya Police Station made his way to room number A303 occupied by Mr. Sigurdur …
Icelandic Tourist Drugged And Robbed By Three Women Read MoreThe brand-new contemporary bartending center is located on the Southern part of Patong Beach, within walking distance to the beach and lots of shops, restaurants and nightlife. For practice, the …
Become Bartender On The Beach Of Phuket Read MoreThe controversy “generated by a small sector of Muslims” in the country is “very disturbing “, Tveit said, especially as “Christians in majority Muslim countries all over the world, including …
Norwegian Rewerend Expresses Solidarity After Recent Church Attacks Read MoreTheir Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are making an official visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8th – 10th March inclusive. Their Royal Highnesses will be …
Official Royal Visit to Malaysia Read MoreBad weather in Britain has trapped 30 Norwegians on tropical Phuket for days, leaving them stranded with little to do, and destined to take the long way home. Snow fell …
Snow Traps 30 Charter Flight Passengers on Phuket Read MoreFriends and colleagues were shocked to hear that Torgeir Norling, 37, had died after being hit by a bus near the Rajprasong intersection not far from the Erawan Shrine just …
Norwegian Correspondent Killed in Bangkok Read MorePattaya Police was called to the Eastiny Hotel in Soi 7 after hotel staff reported the discovery of a dead hotel guest in one of the rooms. Police and Rescue …
Norwegian Man found dead in Central Pattaya hotel room Read MoreA speed boat carrying eight Norwegian tourists to Koh Samui in Surat Thani capsized Monday afternoon and the tourists were safely rescued, police said.The accident happened at about 2:50 pm …
Eight Norwegian Rescued From Surat Thani Sea Read More