Day 2 — Getting an overview
NEWS – See also the report from Sunday 26 on: 27.12.04 22.06 Two Danish families have lost their three children in the Khao Lak area which has been almost inaccessible …
Day 2 — Getting an overview Read MoreSmedvig gets another contract for T-3 in Thailand
Smedvig announced on December 16 that it had been awarded a letter of intent by Unocal Thailand for the self-erecting tender rig T-3 in the Gulf of Thailand. The production …
Smedvig gets another contract for T-3 in Thailand Read MoreIndonesia to halve its loan request to donors
Indonesia will this year ask for less than half of last year’s 2.8 billion dollars loan commitments from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), its main western creditor group whose …
Indonesia to halve its loan request to donors Read MorePan Asia Paper to increase prices for Asian markets
Pan Asia Paper Co Pte Ltd, the Singaporean subsidiary of Norwegian provider of newsprint and magazine paper Norske Skog, is increasing its prices by 5-7 percent from January next year …
Pan Asia Paper to increase prices for Asian markets Read MoreMoU between Norway and Singapore
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Norwegian company GenoMar and Agri-food and Veterinary authority of Singapore (AVA). The memorandum deals with the development of a genetic traceability protocol system …
MoU between Norway and Singapore Read MoreNorwegian School involved in Singaporean project
An agreement of cooperation with the aim of establishing an educational focal point within maritime transport, shipping and relevant supporting disciplines. The agreement is signed between The Norwegian School of …
Norwegian School involved in Singaporean project Read MoreNorway to tighten access to citizenship
Norwegians growing up outside Norway must live two years in Norway before their 22nd birthday or they will loose their Norwegian citizenship. Norway’s Minister for municipal and regional affairs …
Norway to tighten access to citizenship Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Scandinavian Airlines long-haul flights soon connected
Scandinavian Airlines International, the long haul operator of SAS, carries about 1.6 million passengers a year using 11 Airbus 330 and 340 aircraft. The possibility to use the SAS Net …
Scandinavian Airlines long-haul flights soon connected Read MoreNera to reduce staff in 2005
Nera SatCom AS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nera ASA, will reduce its staff by up to 50 man-years by the end of 1st quarter 2005. The cost reduction measures are …
Nera to reduce staff in 2005 Read MoreMNBC website given a facelift
Malaysia Norway Busniess Council (MNBC) has recently given its website a facelift. Thanks to the effort of Mr. Olsen of Mirmir, the programming of the new, improved website also eases …
MNBC website given a facelift Read MoreNorwegian honoured in Vietnam
A Norwegian has received a medal from the Vietnamese department of education. It is professor at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology ) Helge Reinertsen, that has been awarded …
Norwegian honoured in Vietnam Read MoreJanuary Water Hole in Malaysia
The next networking function, Water Hole, for Norwegian in Malaysia will be held at 1800-2000 on Thursday 27 January 2005. It will take place at Norwegian Ambassador’s residence, 23 Lingkungan …
January Water Hole in Malaysia Read MoreSEB Private Bank upgrades Asian presence
SEB Private Bank, the international private banking arm of leading Nordic Banking Group SEB, plans to open a fully-fledged private bank in Singapore early 2005. “This is a natural step …
SEB Private Bank upgrades Asian presence Read MoreAsian Major Fishmeal plants producer: A&S Thai Works
A&S Thai Works Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies fishmeal plants and machineries for Asia, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and factories in the Pacific. Mr Sverre Golten came to Thailand …
Asian Major Fishmeal plants producer: A&S Thai Works Read MoreFirst Norwegian ostrich farmer in Thailand
Engineer to Farmer Anders Friestad, a 57 year old telecommunication engineer, says “When I saw the news on BBC about the mad cow decease, I thought that ostrich could be …
First Norwegian ostrich farmer in Thailand Read MoreVMETRO establishes office in Singapore
Norway’s VMETRO on December 8 announced the opening of its office in Singapore. This new expansion will allow the company to better serve its existing clients in the Asia Pacific …
VMETRO establishes office in Singapore Read MorePresident of Prosafe S’pore moving to Norway mid 2005
Bjørn Henriksen, president in Prosafe Production in Singapore, will be taking a new the position of executive vice president & chief financial officer in Prosafe ASA as from June 2005. …
President of Prosafe S’pore moving to Norway mid 2005 Read MoreSmedvig awarded tender rig contract in Thailand
Smedvig announced late November it has been awarded a letter of intent by the state oil company in Thailand, PTT Exploration and Production Company, for the self-erecting tender rig T-3. …
Smedvig awarded tender rig contract in Thailand Read MoreTelenor reaffirmation to remain partner with DTAC
Telenor of Norway reaffirmed its commitment to the communications business in Thailand, DTAC, on November 25. Telenor remained confident in the Thai joint venture and expected it could offer …
Telenor reaffirmation to remain partner with DTAC Read MoreTelenor addresses Norwegian royalties: “We are here for long-term”
“This is actually one of the most advanced competitive markets in the world in my view,” said co-CEO of the mobile phone operator DTAC, Sigve Brekke. “We are happy to …
Telenor addresses Norwegian royalties: “We are here for long-term” Read MoreNordic security solutions showcased in Manila and Bangkok
Twelve safety and security companies from the Nordic countries toured the Philippines and Thailand the past week, showcasing the latest products and solutions in this growing niche. “We witness the …
Nordic security solutions showcased in Manila and Bangkok Read MoreCrown Prince Haakon impressed by Thai Royal projects
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Her Royal Highness Princess Mette Marit visited Chitralada Villa to view projects instituted by His Majesty the King on November 24. …
Crown Prince Haakon impressed by Thai Royal projects Read MorePetra Perdana to buy vessel from P/R International Offshore Services
Petra Perdana Bhd said in November its subsidiary Intra-Oil Services Bhd had entered into a memorandum of agreement to buy a US$6.25 million (RM23.75 million) vessel from Norway’s P/R International …
Petra Perdana to buy vessel from P/R International Offshore Services Read MoreNorwegian Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Bangkok
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrived Bangkok Tuesday 23 November at the start of a four-day official visit to Thailand. …
Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Bangkok Read MoreFilipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden
Philippine Ambassador Victoria S. Bataclan conducted a “Pilong ng Bayan 2004: Balikatan para sa Kaunlaran” conference in Helsingborg, Sweden on 13 november 2004. The conference brought together over 50 …
Filipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden Read MoreSimply Scandinavian in KL launched
The Scandinavian Week “Simply Scandinavian” was officially opened Monday the 22nd of November by the Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Arild Eik, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Børge Petersen, Swedish Counselor Ms. Eva …
Simply Scandinavian in KL launched Read MoreDTAC Norwegian executive in his new role
The co-chief executive officer of Total Access Communication Thailand (DTAC) Sigve Brekke is on the path to stardom as a guest in a new Thai flick “The Mine”, slated to …
DTAC Norwegian executive in his new role Read MoreDTAC plans to invest 7-8 billion baht in network next year
Telenor’s mobile phone operation in Thailand, Total Access Communication (DTAC), said it plans to spend 7-8 billion baht next year on capital expenditure to expand its network. According to DTAC’s …
DTAC plans to invest 7-8 billion baht in network next year Read MoreETI-N co-organizes SA8000 supplier training course in HCMC
Ethical Trade Initiative-Norway (ETI-N), in collaboration with Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Association of Garment, Textile, Embroidery and Knitting (AGTEX), will on November 18 and 19 in Ho Chi …
ETI-N co-organizes SA8000 supplier training course in HCMC Read MoreVietnam-Norway relations at new height
The visit took place on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. President Tran Duc Luong welcomed the Royal couple and …
Vietnam-Norway relations at new height Read MoreMore orders for ships in the pipeline
“Norway will increase cooperation with Viet Nam in shipbuilding”, said Ms Marianne Lie, Director General of the Norwegian Shipowners Association, during a seminar in Hanoi 2 November which was held …
More orders for ships in the pipeline Read MoreVital Vietnamese impress King Harald
Norway’s royal couple, King Harald and Queen Sonja, ended their week long state visit to Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday 5 November. During their stay they met …
Vital Vietnamese impress King Harald Read MoreNew drilling contract in Malaysia for Smedvig
Smedvig has been awarded a letter of intent by Petronas Carigali for production drilling offshore Malaysia with the self-erecting tender rig Teknik Berkat. The contract has a duration of approximately …
New drilling contract in Malaysia for Smedvig Read MoreKing Harald V, Queen Sonja of Norway visited Singapore
His Majesty King Harald V and Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway visited Singapore late October for a two-day state visit, aimed at broadening business links between the two countries, …
King Harald V, Queen Sonja of Norway visited Singapore Read MoreNew CFO at DiGi mid November
Telenor’s operation in Malaysia, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, has appointed Mr. Johan Dennelind as Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Ho Meng who has resigned. Johan Dennelind will be the …
New CFO at DiGi mid November Read MoreThree new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki
The three new additional direct Bangkok flights will be flown with the airline’s Boeing MD-11 aircraft between 11.12.04 – 7.1.05 and 9.2-2.4.05. The flights will depart Bangkok on Mondays, Thursdays …
Three new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki Read MoreDiGi posts all time high financial results
DiGi.Com Berhad (DiGi) on October 26 announced its all time high financial performance for the nine months ending 30 September 2004, with significant improvements in all key financial and operational …
DiGi posts all time high financial results Read MoreInger Meyer is back at MNBC
Though Inger Meyer only arrived in Kuala Lumpur in September, the Chairman of MNBC, Mr. Morten Fon contacted her in Norway in the month of May to persuade her to …
Inger Meyer is back at MNBC Read MoreGenoMar’s tilapia hatchery in Philippines gets ISO certification
GenoMar Supreme Philippines, Inc. (GSP) has recently become the first tilapia multiplier and hatchery facility in the Philippines to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification. “We, at GenoMar Supreme Philippines, look at …
GenoMar’s tilapia hatchery in Philippines gets ISO certification Read MoreNorway’s external trade with 4 major SEA nations September
Norway’s trade of traditional commodities (excluding ships and oil platforms) with four major South East Asian trading partners from January to September this year saw significant increase in imports from …
Norway’s external trade with 4 major SEA nations September Read MoreSmedvig secures contract extension in Malaysia
Smedvig has been awarded a letter of intent with Petronas Carigali and Esso Production Malaysia Inc. to extend the production drilling contract for the self-erecting tender rigs T-6 and T-9, …
Smedvig secures contract extension in Malaysia Read MoreAker Kvaerner helps BP project in Vietnam achieve gas sales milestone
After 19 months of successful operation, the US$1.3 billion Nam Con Son project – the largest foreign oil and gas project in Vietnam – has achieved the milestone of two …
Aker Kvaerner helps BP project in Vietnam achieve gas sales milestone Read MoreNorwegian and Swedish jazz bands on Bangkok stage
The Urban Connection from Norway and the Swedish Jazz Kings have performed at the Bangkok’s sixth annual International Music and Dance Festival on October 6 at Thailand Cultural Center. …
Norwegian and Swedish jazz bands on Bangkok stage Read MoreCrown Prince Haakon brings goodwill to Cambodia
HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway on October 4 in Phnom Penh began his four-day trip to Cambodia as a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to …
Crown Prince Haakon brings goodwill to Cambodia Read MoreScandinavian Church airs movies monthly
The Scandinavian church in Bangkok hosts a movie night showing Scandinavian films every month for an entertainment and get together purpose. The church began airing Scandinavian films last year …
Scandinavian Church airs movies monthly Read MoreNorwegian agency funds Mindoro coffee plantation
A 400-500 hectares of coffee plantation in Misamis Occidental being financed by Norwegian agency Care Philippines International (CPI) is emerging to supply the needs of local coffee processors and is …
Norwegian agency funds Mindoro coffee plantation Read MoreTop Scandinavian entertainment in KL, Bangkok, S’pore November
The Scandinavian Weeks guesting the three capitals are each a week of dinner shows with top artists and jazz bands from Scandinavia and a top class Scandinavian buffet or Smorgasbord …
Top Scandinavian entertainment in KL, Bangkok, S’pore November Read MoreSmedvig secures new contract for T-3 in Indonesia
Smedvig has been awarded a letter of intent by ConocoPhillips for the self-erecting tender rig T-3. The production drilling assignment in Indonesia has a duration of approximately 60 days, scheduled …
Smedvig secures new contract for T-3 in Indonesia Read MoreEconomic outlook Nordic luncheon
Svenska Handelsbanken’s Chief Economist Jan Häggström is guest speaker at a Nordic Event luncheon 1 October in Jakarta. The speech is headlined ‘The outlook for the global economy and implications …
Economic outlook Nordic luncheon Read MoreVietnam signs NIB credit worth US$30 million
On September 21, 2004 in Hanoi, an agreement was signed on a credit worth US$30 million for investment projects of Nordic countries in telecommunication, small hydro electricity, processing industry, vocational …
Vietnam signs NIB credit worth US$30 million Read More