First Scandigan Meetup
The first Meetup in the Scandigan group took place on Thursday 24 August at The Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant in Sukhumvit Soi 24 in Bangkok with about a dozen Scandinavians and …
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Reach Energy’s IPO attracts Norwegian wealth fund
Malaysia’s Reach Energy Bhd has attracted investors including Norway’s US$890 billion sovereign wealth fund in an initial public offering to fund its acquisitions of oil and gas fields. Norges Bank …
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Thailand targets Nordics for food export growth potential
Thailand’s National Food Institute has identified the Nordic countries as an important target for the country’s food and beverages export growth. Petch Chinabutr, President of National Food Institute, said consumers …
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Danish chef joins rank of Thai cuisine innovators
The road to Thai cuisine Chefdom for 39-year-old Morten Boejstrup Nielsen was not strewn with rose petals. Having completed training at a Copenhagen culinary school, Nielsen, originally from Nordjylland, went …
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EU welcomes Cambodian government-opposition accord
Statement by the European Union Spokesperson issued on July 23 on the political agreement reached in Cambodia: “We welcome the agreement reached on 22 July by the two main political …
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A wiggle room for visa overstayers to avoid blacklisting
Thaivisa.com reported on July 24 that it was told by the Immigration Bureau that the new regulation that would impose harsh punishment, including blacklisting, on visa overstayers and those guilty …
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Vietnam, Norway promote musical exchange
Young opera Vietnamese virtuoso and prodigy Dao To Loan recently completed a Lidal Johnson Summer Music Camp in the Norwegian capital city of Oslo from July 4-19 as part of …
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‘First ever’ heat warning issued for Sweden
Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued its first ever warning for high temperatures with the many areas set to bask in plus 30C heat. “For a Class 1 warning it …
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Vietnam, Denmark eye US$1bln in trade by 2016
The government of Denmark is actively implementing the new Growth Strategy for Vietnam, encouraging Danish businesses to invest in Vietnam, aiming to raise bilateral trade ties to US$1 billion in …
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Hotelier Jonas Sjöstedt is Back in Civilisation
The Swedish hotelier Jonas Sjöstedt who is enjoying a successful career with Centara Hotels & Resorts in Thailand has been, more or less, on a jungle trip for nearly two …
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Danish researchers make AIDS breakthrough
Danish researchers at Aarhus University have made a major discovery that may be a step towards finding a cure for AIDS. At the 20th International AIDS Conference on Tuesday in …
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Norway’s Kleven secures first contract in SE Asia
Kleven on July 21 signed a new shipbuilding contract with Malaysian based Joint Venture Company IES Pioneer Ltd. The contract for the new vessel is of the MT 6015 MPSV …
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Visa overstayers told to clean up their act
Marc Spiegel, President of Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce, in a recent message to Chamber members, said the ongoing crackdown on the misuse of tourist and education visas by the Immigration …
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Norway commemorates the 22 July terror
Across the country there will be held commemoration Tuesday to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks three years ago. In all, 77 people were killed and around 90 wounded …
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Danish man stabbed to death in The Philippines
On Sunday morning, July 20, a Danish man got stabbed to death in The Philippines. ScandAsia learns that the incident occurred , when the man opened his front door at his …
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Kongsberg offshore technology for projects in China and Korea
Kongsberg Maritime’s ‘Full Picture’ solution has been selected by Chinese and Korean shipbuilders for 13 advanced newbuild offshore vessels with a total value of 330 MNOK. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore …
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Norwegian Cruise Lines keen to develop Philippines as tourist destination
Three of the world’s leading cruise companies—Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Lines—have expressed interest to help develop the Philippines as a cruise-ship destination, the Philippine Embassy in …
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Nokia Philippines gets P27.6-million refund from Court of Tax Appeals
THE COURT of Tax Appeals has ordered the Bureau of Internal Review (BIR) to return P27.6 million to Nokia Philippines, awarding a little less than half of the company’s requested …
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Finnish customs seizes Ukraine-bound missile parts from Vietnam
A shipment of missile components bound for Ukraine and intercepted by Finnish customs originated in Vietnam, reports the daily Helsingin Sanomat. The paper wrote on July 18 that in June …
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Denmark gives $4 million for education reform in Myanmar
Funds for a long term program by development partners to improve education access have been strengthened with a grant provided by the Danish government. Denmark will contribute 4 million USD …
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Swedish FM: Downing of MH17 ‘a 1st class int’l gangster crime’
Sweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt slammed the the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines flight over the Ukraine as an act by gangsters. Read more: Swedish Wire and ABS-CBN
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Scandigans – a new meetup group
The Scandinavians now have a new social framework for meeting as an alternative to the Chambers’ networking events and the women’s groups. It is called Scandigans Meetup Bangkok and the organizer …
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Saab: ‘Remote Tower’ Concept Gaining Wider Acceptance
Countries including Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany Thailand, Australia and New Zealand have an interest in using “remote towers” to control air traffic, according to Saab, which is already certifying …
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China spied on Swedish foreign office PC: report
In the mid-2000s Trojan horse virus programmes were found on two computers belonging to the Swedish foreign office with links to a company in Beijing, according to a report on …
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Jacobs mulls Finland-funded biomass power credits in Indonesia
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. on July 15 announced today that it completed a study investigating the potential use of Redeemable Biomass Electricity Credits (RBEC) in the province of Riau in …
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Sweden, EU, Japan mark Justice Day in Phnom Penh
Representatives of the EU Delegation, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan mark the celebration of the International Justice Day on 17 July outside of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum …
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Denmark moving towards cash-free future
The way Danes still call their money ‘kroner’ (literally meaning ‘crowns’) is a reminder of their feudal past, but just like the late great kings, all the coins may soon …
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Saab showcases cutting-edge techs in Manila’s aerospace, defence show
Defence and Security Company Saab will be exhibiting its latest range of cutting-edge technologies across the aerospace domain, covering defence, surveillance, and combat management systems at the Asian Defence & …
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Denmark’s Badminton diplomacy to cover China, SE Asia
The Royal Danish Embassy hosted a friendly badminton tournament with the Danish Badminton Inspiration Team 2014 and Chinese badminton enthusiasts from the Embassy’s social media platforms as well as Beijing …
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Denmark’s funding linked to alleged Indonesian police terror
Denmark has since 2004 supported an Indonesian police academy (JCLEC) where the country’s controversial elite unit Detachment 88 is being trained to fight terrorism. But several human rights organisations claim …
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Norwegian cod sales to China soar in 2014 thanks to prices, demand
The price difference between cod and haddock, as well as demand for Norwegian twice-frozen cod, saw Norwegian sales to China increase 62.5% in the first five months of 2014, according …
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Norway’s salmon exports to China on path to recovery
Norway’s exports of salmon to China are on path to recovery, according to the latest available export figures. However, volumes are still far behind what they should have been, NSC’s …
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Maersk in shipping alliance with MSC after Chinese snub
COPENHAGEN: A.P. Moeller-Maersk announced on July 10 an alliance with shipping company MSC on some of the world’s busiest cargo routes after China scuppered a planned tie-up between the two …
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Saab to deploy 2 surface movement radars at Singapore’s Changi airport
Defense and security company Saab has announced that it will deploy two Surface Movement Radars (SMR) and provide related services at Singapore Changi Airport. The program will entail the deployment …
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Efterlysning / Missing person
Update: Mr. René Mølsted Jepsen was immediately alerted by friends who had seen this news item on the morning it was posted. He then contacted editor Gregers Moller and received …
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Bringing a taste of Scandinavia to the world
Swedish businessman Hans Wetterberg has a background as colourful as adventurous, spanning 40 years all over the globe. But though officially retired, he keeps on doing what he loves most: …
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Bangkok Then and Now
ScandAsia’s Agneta Bekassy has asked a two well-known Scandinavian residents in Thailand, who have lived in Bangkok for more than 20 years, what they think about Bangkok of the past …
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Thailand Language Corner: Fighting Illiteracy
มุมภาษาไทย / mum pha:să: thai / Thai Language Corner By Klavs Johansen ([email protected]) With this slightly provocative headline, we will this month strike a blow for learning to write and …
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Elephant Island beckons travellers of all stripes
Sandy white beaches and coves, high mountain peaks, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, coral reefs and scenic waterfalls. Koh Chang is one the more sought-after …
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Danish firms to take lead in decent work, environment in Vietnam
The Danish Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation Mogens Jensen just launched a new prize for Danish companies and their partners abroad who make a special effort to demonstrate corporate …
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Norwegian expert touts insects, maggots as animal feeds
Pigs could be feeding on insects such as maggots and fly larvae by 2020, according to pig feed specialist Mick Hazzledine. Speaking at the Bpex Innovation Conference 2014, held at …
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Swedish Supports Cambodia’s Genocide Tribunal
Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, has confirmed its continued support to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, ECCC, by making available a contribution of …
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Finland enhances protection for Thai berry pickers
Asian berry pickers recruited to roam in the forests in Finland are getting more public assistance now against exploitation by berry buyers, after the media gave attention to the plight …
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First Indonesia- Sweden tax forum held in Jakarta
JAKARTA – The first Indonesia-Sweden Tax Forum was held on July 2, co-chaired by Mr. John Hutagaol, Director of Tax Regulation II at the Directorate-General of Taxation together with Daniel …
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Norwegian adds direct Copenhagen-Bangkok route
Norwegian continues to expand is long-haul operation by launching a new route between Copenhagen and Bangkok. Norwegian launches yet another long-haul route. On 30th October, Norwegian-passengers can fly non-stop between …
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Sweden To Release Malaysian Father In Child Abuse Case
Sweden will release the Malaysian father convicted of hitting his children from jail today upon completing his three-month sentence on July 9, but his wife in the high-profile case that …
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Singapore bus operator orders Volvo double-deckers
Singapore bus operator SBS Transit has placed an order for 415 Volvo double-deck buses, bringing the total number of Volvo vehicles ordered by the operator to 1,415 in the past …
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Myanmar, Norway to cooperate in mangrove conservation
Myanmar and Norway are seeking cooperation in mangrove forest conservation and a conservation plan in this respect is being worked out between the two countries, official media reported July 8. …
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SKF to supply bearings to Dongfang Electric New Energy Equipment
GÖTEBORG, Sweden — SKF has been selected to deliver Nautilus bearings for Dongfang Electric New Energy Equipment (Hangzhou) Co Ltd.’s first order of wind turbines outside China. “We are delighted …
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