Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A massive effort from local salmon distributors have now resulted in a weekly express flight with about 60 ton of fish directly to Asia. The salmon cooperation from Troms in …
Norwegian Salmon – From the North Sea to Asia on Less Than 24 hours Read MoreThree former officials at Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina have been cleared of incurring losses for the state, after they sold two oil tankers for $184 million to the Norwegian …
Indonesia Clears Pertamina in Norwegian Tanker Case Read MoreThe Nordic ambulance company Falck is now working world wide by offering travel assistance to customers all over the world – including Southeast Asia. Falck has bought the international assistance …
Falck Enters the Marked of Travel Assistance Read MoreOle Martin Gunhildsbu has been appointed by DiGi Telecommunications as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with immediate effect. On the appointment, DiGi Chief Executive Officer Johan Dennelind said: “We …
Norwegian appointed CTO in Malaysian mobile giant Read MoreThe Philippine Embassy in Oslo is now working to get residents to register for the Overseas Absentee Voting for the forthcoming 2010 national elections i the Phillippines.Consul General Evelyn Garcia-Austria …
Embassy Seeks Philippine Voters Read MoreThe Philippine Ambassador in Oslo, Elizabeth Buensuceso, has stated the embassy is seeking Norwegian cooperation and assistance to renewable energy and outsourcing – the country’s two top core competencies. She …
The Philipines Seeks Norwegian Advice on Renewable Energy Read MoreBecause of an efficient agreement on extraction between Norway and Vietnam, 21 workers at an illegal cannabis-plantation are facing banishment from Norway.When the forbiden plantation was discovered by the Norwegian police …
21 Vietnamese ’Cannabis-Gardeners’ Arrested in Norway Read MoreThe first of January Elizabeth P. Buensuceso was installed as the ambassador to Norway, Denmark and Iceland. She was welcomed by the Filipino Community in Oslo during a get-together of …
New Philippine ambassador in Oslo Read MoreBreaking a European Union boycott of the military-regime in Burma, two European ministers last month paid a semi-official visit to the country.The Danish minister of Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs and …
Norway and Denmark Break Burma Boycott Read MoreThe conditions of the press and the political freedom have improved in Malaysia during the last year according to the annual report from Freedom House, the American human rights organisation. …
Malaysia Improves Freedom Read MoreNorwegian Jonas Bendiksen has recently published a photo-book on some of the biggest slum-districts in the world – including Jakarta. Jonas Bendiksen got familiar with the slums by living there …
Norwegian Photographer Publish Jakarta-Slum Read MoreNewly appointed Philippine Ambassador to Norway, Denmark and Iceland, Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, and trade representative Mary Borromeo-Hedfors have identified areas for promotion of processed food, information technology, shipping, and …
Philippine agreement on Export to Norway, Denmark and Iceland Read MoreNewly appointed Philippine Ambassador to Norway, Denmark and Iceland, Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, and trade representative Mary Borromeo-Hedfors have identified areas for promotion of processed food, information technology, shipping, and …
Agreement on Import from Philippine Read MoreThe 26-year old Norwegian has told Thai media that he and a Norwegian friend partied in their room before the accident. This was the night to Tuesday January 20, 2009.Apparently …
Fell Eight Floors from Hotel Room Read MoreThe Norwegian TV Channel TV 2 February last year told the sad story about a miserable girl in the Philippines. The Norwegian government had yet again declined the Solheim couple’s …
Filipino Girl Adopted after 11 Years of Fighting Read MoreAccording to the Head of Police in Angeles, Rene Aspe, the Filipino woman, 35, has explained that the Norwegian male, 50, tried to kill her while she was visiting him …
Norwegian Charged for Attempt of Murder Read MoreTransocean, the world’s largest offshore oil and gas driller, said on Monday January 12, 2009 it had cancelled a contract with Burgundy Global Exploration Corporation because the Philippines oil exploration …
Norway’s Nexus Plunges on Philippine Contract Risk Read MoreThe report ”Hur skor vi oss”? (How do we shoe) by the Swedish network of organizations “Rena Kläder” reveals that the Scandinavian shoe chains fail to control the ethical guidelines, …
Scandinavian Shoe Business beneath Ethical Contempt Read MoreIt is the fifth consecutive year Thai Airways in Norway is winning the award for “Best Intercontinental Airline”. The Grand Travel award was arranged for the 14th time with 15 different …
Norwegian Award to Thai Airways Read MoreA Norwegian law which came into effect 1st January 2009 makes it a crime for Norwegians to buy, but not to sell, sex in Norway and abroad. The implications for …
New Law Criminalises Norwegians Buying Sex In Asia Read MoreSThis could just be an addition to her long list of achievements having been chosen as one of the 450 student leaders all over the globe to attend and participate …
Top student Off To Norway Read MoreNorwegian energy and telecomms transmission systems supplier Eltek ASA (OSE:ELT) said on Tuesday (30 December) that its 50.1%-owned Singapore-based business, Nera Telecommunications Ltd (SGX: NeraTel) has landed new orders for …
Eltek ASA Wins New Orders In Indonesia Read MoreHaving a fondness for Scandinavian cuisine we were delighted to be invited to one of the best in town – Linda’s, located on Thappraya Road as one approaches the Hanuman …
Linda’s Norwegian Restaurant In Jomtien Read MoreNorway and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have pledged US$5.2 million to help simplify the registration of new businesses in Viet Nam. Viet Nam News reporter Thu Tra spoke …
Business registration reform key for growth Read MoreThe Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition, or OGA in short, has now grown into one of the biggest oil & gas shows in Asia. Entering into its 12th …
The 12th Asian OGA Engineering Exhibition Read MoreThe Indonesia Norway Business Council (INBC) has paid tribute to former ambassador to Norway, ibu Retno L.P. Marsudi. President of the INBC, Mr Tor Fjæran, presented ibu Retno with a …
INBC Pays Tribute To ibu Retno Read MoreAndritz was awarded the approximately Euro85M (US$122M) contract by the project developer Theun Hinboun Power Co, which is jointly owned by Electricite du Laos, GMS Power of Thailand and Norway’s …
Andritz Wins “Norwegian” order Read MoreThe Pinoy nursing community in Oslo is reeling from an allegation that Filipino nurses were involved in cheating in a nursing exam conducted by a local college here. The …
Pinoy Alleges Nurses Exam Cheating In Oslo Read MoreNorway´s PetroJack, an offshoot of Larsen Oil & Gas, named its latest deep-drilling offshore jack-up rig at a ceremony at Singapore’s Jurong Shipyard last weekend. The rig, PetroJack IV, is …
New PetroJack Rig On Charter To PTT Read MoreNorwegian siesmic vessel operator Scan Geophysical is once again looking for debt finance after failing to complete a second vessel sale and lease-back deal in two months. Pacific First Shipping …
Scouts For Funding As Second Deal Collapses Read MoreNorway-based Intex Resources has postponed completion of its definitive feasibility study on its Mindoro nickel project in the Philippines to the fourth quarter of 2009. The feasibility study was initially …
Intex Delays Mindoro Nickel Project Read MoreKarin Jordal is from Norway, a country with cold climate and breathtaking scenery. In search of sunshine and warmer seas, she moved first to California then to Alicante in Spain. …
Karin Jordal- Cebu’s Most Prolific Artists Read MoreThousands of students from John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University and from other maritime schools in Western Visayas gathered in Iloilo City on Wednesday. They attended the the “Career Show” …
Norway Govt Salutes Ilonggo Seafarers Read MoreThe Lucia service will NOT be held in Christ Church as originally plannend. Insteadt it will be held in Church of Sweden at Sukhumvit Soi 33 6.30 PM.
Today´s Lucia-service: Change Of Venue Read MoreLess experienced prostitutes are more likely to have sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A study of more than a thousand female sex workers in Cambodia, reported in the open access journal …
Inexperienced Prostitutes Most At Risk Read MoreThe Norwegian embassy staff celebrated their Annual Welfare Day on 3 December with a tour to the prestigious Ayala Museum located in Makati City. The tour was highlighted by the …
Embassy Celebrated Annual Welfare Day Read MoreFormer Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari arrived in Oslo on Monday for his Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and said he hopes the honor will increase support his own peace efforts and …
Martti Ahtisaari Arrives For Nobel peace Ceremony Read MoreA football tournament for secondary schools kicked off in Hue yesterday with nine boys’ and girls’ teams taking part. The Viet Nam-Norway Cup is being organised by the city Department …
Norway Support School Football Tournament Read MoreAccording to several travel websites, included the wellknowned Lonely Planet, “normal” 30-days border visaruns is now only given 15 days visa. In order to limit the amount of foreigners …
New Visa On Arrival Rules At Thai Borders Read MoreA suspected bullet hole has been discovered in a SAS airplane which recently returned to Sweden from the Thai city of Phuket. The plane, an Airbus 340, landed on Tuesday …
‘Bullet Hole’ In SAS Plane From Thailand Read MoreSAS Scandinavian Airlines has Thursday unexpected postponed their announced departure from Kastrup to Bangkok until 5.55 AM Friday 5. December. The postponement is a practical step to avoid the …
SAS Postpone Plane From Copenhagen To Thailand Read MoreBy Mr. Stein Kristiansen, Professor of Development Studies at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, and also visiting Professor at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. …
Welcome To The Norwegian House In Yogyakarta Read MoreWith the current unrest in Thailand coaches Mofok and Chris had to make some tough decisions together with the team last week… No flights available and the only alternative were …
Vikings Undefeated In Phuket International 7’s 2008 Read MoreThailands Suvarnabhumi International Airport prepared to restore full operations today for the first time since an eight-day blockade by anti-government protesters ended on Wednesday. The smaller domestic Don Muang …
Airport Resumes Full Services Read MorePlaces on this week’s Bangkok flights can be reserved primarily by the original passengers of the flights, but there is also space on the flights for new reservations. Passengers wishing …
Finnair’s scheduled flights to Bangkok to resume Thursday night Read MoreDecades after the Vietnam War ended, the study of Vietnam has rightfully expanded beyond issues pertaining to the warfare period. Nowadays, prestigious institutions offering Vietnamese studies are being established …
Studies Open Doors To Denmark And Norway Read MoreDuring the blockade of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Scandinavian Airlines rerouted flights to U-tapao and Phuket airports in order to get customers out of Thailand. SAS managed to bring over 1,000 …
SAS resumes traffic to Bangkok today Read MoreBy Annelene Højvang Larsen and Rikke Bjerge JohansenThe Danes and other members of the Danish-Thai Chamber (DTCC) were in good spirits Thursday 4. December when they arrived at the Cabbages …
DTCC: The Big Danish Christmas Lunch Read MoreThe situation in Bangkok is being resolved and the airport will open to traffic in the next few days. Finnair’s scheduled flights from Helsinki to Thailand will resume tomorrow. Flights …
Finnair to resume scheduled flights to Thailand Read MoreInformal peace talks in Norway between the government and the communist-led National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have apparently collapsed. The NDFP accused government peace negotiators of “sabotaging” the …
Informal Oslo Talks Collapse Read More