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On Saturday, June 7, The royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, hosted a midsummer party arranged by the Danish Womens’ Network. The Danish ambassador Michael H. Winther gave a speech and …
Midsummer Party at the Embassy Read More
Sweden opened its first embassy office in Burma on June 6. The two countries have had relations since 1955, but Swedish officials previously worked with their Burmese counterparts while based …
Sweden opens first embassy in Myanmar Read More
MANILA, Philippines—The “impressive growth” the Philippines has achieved in recent years convinced Denmark to reopen its embassy in Manila after 12 years of managing its affairs here through Kuala Lumpur, …
Philippines gains convince Denmark to reopen embassy Read More
DIGILE, the Finnish Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation in Internet Economy, broadens its offerings to the Finnish companies and organisations that are interested in business opportunities in China. …
DIGILE promotes, Sino-Finnish innovation partnership Read More
The largest group among 12,991 people who have become Swedish citizens during the last five months 2014 are from Iraq, local media reported on June 6. But Thais immigrating to …
Thais among largest immigrant groups to settle in Sweden Read More
The theme for the Swedish National Day 6 June 2014 in Hanoi is “Fire and Ice”, with Sweden symbolizing ice and Vietnam symbolizing fire. The Swedish Embassy chose this theme thinking …
National Day Celebrations at Swedish Embassy in Hanoi Read More
A Dane who was the target of two Australians when they opened fire with a gun on a man passing by on a motorcycle in a Phuket street, but shot …
Phuket expat charged with murder in Denmark Read More
Sunday, June 8, the day of the pentecost-service at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, also the marked the farewell to reverend Eva Marie Jansvik and her husband, day to day church-conductor …
Reverend farewell at Seamen’s-Church in Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Finland joined Finnish companies in promoting Finnish clean technology solutions to over 300 listeners at the Renewable Energy Asia 2014 Conference in Bangkok. Finland might be small …
Finland touts Cleantech solutions in Thailand Read More
Diva Thanh Lam together with Tri Minh and Martin Jacobsen Trio in Danish Ambassadors John Nielsen´s garden yesterday when the Danish Constitution Day was celebrated. Vice minister Tran Hong Ha, …
Diva Thanh Lam celebrated the Danish Constitution Day in Vietnam Read More
This Friday, 6 June, it’s time to celebrate the Swedish National Day at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing. Like previous years the event is expected to attract a wide …
Swedish National Day celebration at the Embassy in Beijing Read More
Notorious football match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal has been released from police custody, after the District Court of Vantaa on 28 May sentenced him to a three-month probation order for border …
Finland releases international football match-fixer Read More
North Energy confirmed Thursday that it has signed a deal to sell a five-percent holding in Norwegian Sea production licenses 591 and 591B to Lime Petroleum Norway – a subsidiary …
Lime Buys Norwegian License Stakes Read More
Taiwan has asked Denmark to correct information on the website of its foreign ministry that shows Taiwan as part of China, a Taiwanese official said on Wednesday. “Our representative office …
Denmark govt told Taiwan is not part of China Read More
The Thai Embassy in Stockholm has issued a warning to Thai nationals seeking employment as berry pickers in Sweden to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous job placement agents. Would-be berry …
Thai Embassy issues warning to Sweden-bound berry pickers Read More
On 5 June, The Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand visited The Pavena Foundation for women and children on the occasion of International Day against Human Trafficking. Together with the Ambassadors from …
Join Hands to end Human Trafficking Read More
Photographer: Disraporn Yatprom [wzslider autoplay=”true”] Do yourself a favour: Take time out to enjoy in the currently ongoing Scandinavian Food Festival at Westin Grande Sukhumvit! ScandAsia was privileged to be …
Savor the flavors of Scandinavia Read More
The Malaysian couple found guilty of beating their children in Sweden are to be freed in July and September respectively, said Ketereh MP Tan Sri Annuar Musa. The announcement was …
Swedish child abuse couple to be released in July and September Read More
Swedish-Indonesian Workshop on innovative science for a sustainable future had a variety of subjects on the programme this week. On June 2, the University of Indonesia organized a workshop in collaboration with …
Innovative Sweden in Jakarta continues Read More
A broad majority of parliament today approved dual citizenship in Denmark on June 4. The new law will permit Danes to apply for citizenship of another country without losing their …
Dual citizenship approved by Danish parliament Read More
The Danish company Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,400 employees and more …
More Danish investments in Vietnam Read More
The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and the Danish Ministry of the Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 3, to deepen cooperation between the …
Singapore and Denmark sign “MOU” to deepen environmental and water relations Read More
Swedish businesses introduced intelligent waste and water treatment technology to Vietnamese partners at a seminar in Hanoi on May 22. The “Swedish green technology” seminar held by Swedish Environmental Technologies …
Sweden highlights intelligent Cleantech in Vietnam Read More
Thomas Harr, who has spent seven years at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered, returns home to Danske Bank as head of currency and raw-material analysis, finanswatch.dk wrote on May 3. …
Senior-analyst returns to Danske Bank after years in Singapore Read More
Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing held its annual Open Denmark Day on the first day of the three-day-long Dragon Boat Festival vacation. The Open Denmark Day celebrates the friendship between …
Embassy hosts Open Denmark Day in Beijing Read More
The number of foreigners in Norwegian prisons has quadrupled in the past 14 years. The reason: the jails are too nice – at least according to some lawyers and police …
Norway’s ‘cushy’ prisons attract foreign cons Read MoreScandinavian luxury lifestyle brand Georg Jensen recently treated privileged guests to an exceptional trip down memory lane in the fashion of a delectable visual feast. Held at the elegant and …
Georg Jensen marks 110th anniversary at Singapore bash Read More
Vietnam Mountain Marathon might be among the most beautiful marathon races in the world. The race will take place for the second time later this year in the beautiful mountains …
Danish Embassy co-hosts Vietnam’s Mountain Marathon Read More
After having heard much about “the world’s most liveable city”, “the world’s bicycling capital”, and a city that wants to become CO2 neutral by 2025 and achieve a vision of …
KL Mayor and staff explore Copenhagen on bicycle tour Read More
The Danish model of sustainable development was lauded yesterday at the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit — which are being held currently — but it …
World Cities Summit lauds Danish sustainable development model Read More
Phuket Tourist Police volunteers spent two days over the weekend helping a Swedish tourist, identified as Karl Berglund, 67, find his hotel again after he checked in, went out and …
Dude, where’s my hotel? Read More
The May 16 announcement that Norway’s former ambassador to Burma, Katja Nordgaard, will soon take a position with Telenor, the majority state-owned Norwegian telecommunications firm that signed a lucrative deal …
Former Norway Envoy’s Telenor Move Raises Eyebrows Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand, Katja Nordgaard, went on a field visit 29-30 of May organized by RECOFTC to the Karen villages Ban Mae Kapoo and Ban Mae Lankham in Sa …
Field trip to Chiang Mai Read More
A new Danish strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy has just been launched. The new strategy includes Vietnam together with other major growth markets. “The government is now launching …
New Danish strategy for export and economic diplomacy includes Vietnam Read More
One Pillar Pagoda, Hoi An Beach, Nha Trang: these are just a few of the many sites that form the backdrops of photos shot by a globe-trotting Scottish couple. And …
Traveling Lego couple visits Vietnam Read More
The military coup in Thailand has not had an impact on the planned delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets with supplies and support, with the Thais now in possession of …
Thailand’s coup not affecting Swedish Gripen deal Read More
Danish pension funds ATP and PKA say they are ready to invest in companies involved in oil extraction in Burma again, following the government’s change of stance on conditions in …
Danish pension funds to reinvest in Myanmar Read More
Swedish artist Mikael Genberg seems set to fulfill a over-a-decade-old dream of sending a sculpture to the moon, reports the Guardian. A red house with white trim large enough for …
Swedish Artist Wants to Put a Sculpture on the Moon Read More
Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Mikael Hemniti Winther, attended the Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development Gala on May 19 as keynote speaker and honorary Guest. In his …
Danish envoy outlines Green innovation development Read More
Over one third of Danish adults have smoked cannabis at one time or another in their lives, which makes Danes the Eurochamps at firing up a fatty. According to the …
Danes undisputed European champs for cannabis use Read More
Malaysian mobile network operator Celcom Axiata has selected Finnish hardware vendor Nokia’s optimisation services to enhance its network, voice and data quality in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur. Under the …
Nokia to provide network optimisation services for Celcom Read More
Norway’s $860 billion sovereign wealth fund is diversifying investments toward Asian real estate markets. The fund is expected to pick two cities in Asia, including perhaps one of Chinese cities, …
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes Asia Real Estate Market Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs today, May 29, publishes its annual human rights reports. The 2014 reports look at 41 countries in Asia and the Pacific Region. Overall, much …
Sweden maps the situation for Human Rights In SE Asia Read More
The Ministry of Health and the Embassy of Denmark joined hands to organize a workshop on Diabetes on May 29. “Vietnam is among the countries in the world with the …
Novo Nordisk promotes diabetes awareness in Vietnam Read More
On May 28, Vietnam and Denmark signed the Vietnam – Denmark 2014-2015 Action Plan. The plan spells out concrete measures, initiatives and projects to be pursued to implement the Comprehensive …
Denmark-Vietnam signs Action Plan Read More
The Danish jazz ensemble “Martin Jacobsen Trio” will be performing in Phnom Penh on June 12, at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Check the poster for more details and watch below …
Jazz ensemble “Martin Jacobsen Trio” to play in in Phnom Penh Read More
The community of Vietnamese in Sweden grouped up at the Triangeln Square in downtown Malmo in southern Sweden, to march against China’s actions. Representatives of the Communist Party of Sweden …
Vietnamese in Sweden protest against China’s ‘invasion’ Read More
The military government announced the new curfew from midnight to 00.01-04.00 late evening on May 27, and came into effect a few hours later. BTS skytrain, MRT (metro) and BRT …
Military goverment eases curfew to 00.01-04.00 Read More
Danish Women’s Network arranges for the annual Midsummer’s eve celebration on June 7, at the Ambassador’s garden. Everyone is invited to bring family and friends for hotdogs, potato salad, and …
Midsummer’s eve in Ambassador’s garden Read More