Miraculous Mera
Norwegian Fashionista Merete ‘Mera’ Mei-Jin Noer has done quite a few things beyond an average lady at her age. After being on Malaysian TV, modeling, being in a band, she is …
Miraculous Mera Read More Court rules in Denmark – boy escapes deportation to Thailand
It would not be in the child’s best interest to deport the Thai boy Fimm Na Thiban from Denmark. The case can set precedence for other deportation cases. Six year …
Court rules in Denmark – boy escapes deportation to Thailand Read MoreNorwegian pianist to perform with Khmer singer in Cambodia
Norwegian pianist and composer Ingolv Haaland will perform at Meta House Sunday 26th May 6.30 p.m., featuring Khmer singer Ouch Savy and Tro player Yun Theara. The music is …
Norwegian pianist to perform with Khmer singer in Cambodia Read MoreMyanmar ready to relax limits on foreign ownership of breweries
The Myanmar government is prepared to relax limits on foreign ownership of breweries on a case-by-case basis, as it seeks to improve the appeal of the country to foreign investors, …
Myanmar ready to relax limits on foreign ownership of breweries Read MoreFinnish healthcare company aiming for China with new medication
Biohit Oyj (BIOBV), the Finnish health-care company whose shares have gained 71 percent this year, sees China as a promising market for the Acetium product to prevent stomach cancer, Chief …
Finnish healthcare company aiming for China with new medication Read MoreChinese hack new Danish super fighter project
As a replacement for the current F16 fighter jet long found in the Danish air force, talks have been to buy the new Joint Strike Fighter Jets, but according to …
Chinese hack new Danish super fighter project Read MoreNorwegian national killed in motorbike accident in Thailand
A Norwegian man in his late 40’s was killed in a traffic accident in Thailand on Sunday, according to the post Hadeland. The man is originally from Vestra Gran in …
Norwegian national killed in motorbike accident in Thailand Read MoreScandinavian Viking fest plunders Bangkok
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] Some thousands years ago the Vikings would make their way from Scandinavia to England on quests to rape and plunder. This Saturday the quest was on Chao …
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Norwegian Constitution Day to be celebrated all over Southeast Asia
If you are Norwegian you have undoubtedly made plans for this Friday. The date is May 17, which marks the Norwegian Constitution Day and is celebrated not only in …
Norwegian Constitution Day to be celebrated all over Southeast Asia Read MoreCall center in Hua Hin in charge of Swedish healthcare hotline
When Swedes call ”sjukvårdsrådgivningen” which is a healthcare hotline, in many cases the calls will be transferred to Thailand. Swedish nurses in Hua Hin are answering questions from patients in …
Call center in Hua Hin in charge of Swedish healthcare hotline Read MoreFinnish company behind first luxury floating hotel built in Southeast Asia
Sunborn Marine (M) Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian affiliate of Finland’s Sunborn Group, and Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC), have completed the construction of the first luxury floating hotel …
Finnish company behind first luxury floating hotel built in Southeast Asia Read More2012 was record year of Swedish deaths in Thailand
2012 was a tough year for Swedes in Thailand. 105 died, which is the highest number ever in one year and almost double from the 55 deaths in 2007. …
2012 was record year of Swedish deaths in Thailand Read MoreDanish comedians to write script about Chinese lesbian tycoon-daughter
A Hollywood film loosely inspired by Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao Sze-tsung, who offered HK$500 million to any man able to woo and wed his lesbian daughter, Gigi, will be …
Danish comedians to write script about Chinese lesbian tycoon-daughter Read MoreConsulate General in Shanghai attendsopening of Nordic film festival
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai attended the opening of a Nordic film festival at Nanjing University on May 8. On May 8tthe Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai …
Consulate General in Shanghai attendsopening of Nordic film festival Read MoreNordic documentaries to tour China
In 2013, the 8th Nordic Documentary Film Festival launches a brand new spring section – the NORDOX University Tour. It will take place from 18 May to 16 June, collaborating …
Nordic documentaries to tour China Read More
New priest at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok – Lars Ryderstad
The new Swedish priest to replace Lovisa Moller, who has been stationed in Thailand since April 2009, at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok is Lars Ryderstad. He was born …
New priest at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok – Lars Ryderstad Read MoreTeam Finland China Day sought business from China to Finland
TEKES, the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, Employment and the Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized by Team Finland China Day,which was held this Tuesday, attracted more …
Team Finland China Day sought business from China to Finland Read MoreFinland and Vietnam fosters trade links
Seeking investment opportunities and promoting Vietnam-Finland trade links were the focus of a seminar held in the central city of Danang on May 6. Participants were briefed about the city’s …
Finland and Vietnam fosters trade links Read MoreA busy schedule for Crown Princess Mary in Malaysia
HRH Crown Princess Mary will visit Malaysia on the 27th to 30th of May. During the visit, the Crown Princess will attend the international conference, Women Deliver, which aims to …
A busy schedule for Crown Princess Mary in Malaysia Read MoreShaping Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam
The Nordic embassies and Nordcham Vietnam are hosting the event Shaping Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam on May 15, inviting all Nordic companies in Vietnam to presentations from the …
Shaping Nordic Business Interests in Vietnam Read More
Swedish Consul Villy Nielsen receives Royal Knight Order
The Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia HE Mrs Ewa Polano is visiting Surabaya on May 10-11, 2013. During her visit, Ambassador Polano on Friday presented the exclusive Royal Decoration – …
Swedish Consul Villy Nielsen receives Royal Knight Order Read MoreAsia and Europe focus on education partnership
By Shada Islam Asian and European ministers for education meet in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 13-14 to study ways to strengthen and develop an education partnership for the 21st …
Asia and Europe focus on education partnership Read More
Viking Fest 2013 a hit
The Viking Fest 2013 in Bangkok this Saturday is a hit both in terms of tickets sold and sponsors signing up to support the event. All 80 tickets were sold …
Viking Fest 2013 a hit Read MoreDanish Seamen’s Church in Singapore ready with new website
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore has been giving their website a makeover and the result is now ready. The new website reflects the beautiful location of the church better …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore ready with new website Read MoreSweden Day in China expands
Sweden Day is an annual theme fair taking place at China’s top universities Tsinghua University in Beijing and Fudan University in Shanghai. New for this year is our collaboration …
Sweden Day in China expands Read MoreNorwegian seafood makes its way to the Philippines
Norwegian seafood have many ambassadors who do their best to tell Asia about the wonders of the cold water fish. Not long ago, Norwegian Chef Sven Erik Renaa was …
Norwegian seafood makes its way to the Philippines Read MoreChina can’t get enough of Danish mink
The Danish sale of mink to the Asian market continues to impress. The export of mink is going great and especially the Chinese are big buyers. In the first quarter …
China can’t get enough of Danish mink Read MoreNorwegian Embassy plans coming newsletter with help from Filipino journalists
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila is working towards building and improving Philippine-Norwegian relations. The Embassy wants to get in touch with journalists who take an interest in covering and …
Norwegian Embassy plans coming newsletter with help from Filipino journalists Read MoreNorwegian Embassy to send delegation of Filipino journalists to Norway
The Norwegian Embassy in cooperation with the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) is sending a delegation of Filipino journalists to Oslo, Norway in September 2013. The visit …
Norwegian Embassy to send delegation of Filipino journalists to Norway Read MoreStrong ties between Chinese and Finnish militaries
Xu Qiliang, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), met with Juha Rannikko,the visiting Finnish chief of defense staff, and his party …
Strong ties between Chinese and Finnish militaries Read MoreSecond Swedish Film Festival in Thailand expands following the success of 2012
Last year the first ever Swedish Film Festival in Thailand offered four different films exposing Thai audience to an insight in Swedish culture and filmmaking. The festival was a …
Second Swedish Film Festival in Thailand expands following the success of 2012 Read More
Swede arrested for drug possession on Phuket
On 8 May 2013, police in Karon on Phuket under the supervision of Police Colonel Veeravat Chantravichit at 6pm arrested a 48-year-old Swede named Jens Peter and a 29-year-old Thai …
Swede arrested for drug possession on Phuket Read MoreMay offers plenty of Swedish art in China
In May to successful artists from Sweden will both be exhibiting in China. One of Sweden’s most well-known ceramic artists, Eva Hild, holds her first exhibition in Hong Kong …
May offers plenty of Swedish art in China Read MoreSwedish performers at Dreamer Festival in Beijing and Shanghai
Sophie Zelmani and Pelle Carlberg are coming back to China for concerts at the Dreamer Festival in Beijing and Shanghai, and Sophie Zelmani is also giving some additional gigs in …
Swedish performers at Dreamer Festival in Beijing and Shanghai Read More
EU issues statement on recent general election in Malaysia
Following the general election in Malaysia on Sunday 5 May 2013, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, …
EU issues statement on recent general election in Malaysia Read MoreDenmark to play in Badminton World Team Championships – meet the players
Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) invites members and the Danish Community in Malaysia to participate in the Sudirman Cup – World Team Championships in badminton- to cheer the Danish team …
Denmark to play in Badminton World Team Championships – meet the players Read MoreChina is now Volvo’s biggest single market
Volvo Car Corp. said its April sales in China rose 30% over a year earlier, making the country for the first time its biggest single market and helping offset declines …
China is now Volvo’s biggest single market Read MoreNorwegian Embassy sponsors anti homophobia masquerade in Beijing
The Norwegian Embassy in Beijing is media sponsor of the Beijing LGBT Centers masquerade-themed cocktail gala 11 May. Following this year’s International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia theme of “fighting …
Norwegian Embassy sponsors anti homophobia masquerade in Beijing Read MoreDanish band DAD toured China
The Danish band D-A-D went on a tour in the Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai from April 30 to May 3. To showcase Danish rock music to the Chinese …
Danish band DAD toured China Read MoreThai government threatens to shut down critical websites
The Democrat Party slammed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Anudith Nakornthap on Monday for his threat to silence websites that allow criticism of the prime minister. Opposition leader Abhisit …
Thai government threatens to shut down critical websites Read MoreStrong Asia growth improves Carlsberg’s first quarter
Danish brewer Carlsberg’s first-quarter operating profit and revenue beat forecasts on Tuesday, as strong beer sales in Asia cushioned sluggish mature European markets and a decline in its former …
Strong Asia growth improves Carlsberg’s first quarter Read MoreNordic style kindergarten is a hit in China
The Danish way of teaching is headed for China. Danish theories on teaching have become so popular that it has now become an export. ”It’s become trendy to have …
Nordic style kindergarten is a hit in China Read MoreChinese authorities had to approve Danish contraception question in documentary
Can a Danish 9. grade pass a Chinese exam? Can the Chinese solve a Danish exam? In a TV-experiment that has been aired in four installments the past weeks on …
Chinese authorities had to approve Danish contraception question in documentary Read MoreDanish primary school versus Chinese super students
Can a Danish 9. grade pass a Chinese exam? Can the Chinese solve a Danish exam? In a TV-experiment that has been aired in four installments the past weeks on …
Danish primary school versus Chinese super students Read More
Norwegian is recruiting captains and cabin crew for its base in Bangkok
Norwegian Long Haul AS, known as “Norwegian”, is recruiting captains and cabin crew to join its team based in Bangkok, Thailand. For the captain position, the airline is looking for …
Norwegian is recruiting captains and cabin crew for its base in Bangkok Read MoreIndonesia hopes for large investments following EFTA deal
Indonesia hopes that the four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries will make large investments in the country once they seal a free-trade agreement. According to an industry official such …
Indonesia hopes for large investments following EFTA deal Read MoreEricsson tests giant panels to improve coverage in China
China Mobile and Ericsson have joined forces to trial the City Site, a four meter tall panel that includes a base station and an antenna customized for hotspot coverage. As …
Ericsson tests giant panels to improve coverage in China Read More
Carsten Dencker Nielsen: A career among 35.000 colleagues
Where Oriental Avenue ends by the Chao Phraya river bank you have the old impressive EAC Bangkok Headquarters to the left. Behind a high wall to the right you find …
Carsten Dencker Nielsen: A career among 35.000 colleagues Read MoreNorway drops peace gab role as facilitator in Philippines
Norway, the third-party facilitator of the peace talks between the government and communist insurgents in the Phillipines, has agreed that formal negotiations will be terminated, presidential peace adviser Teresita …
Norway drops peace gab role as facilitator in Philippines Read MoreNorwegian university strengthens ties with Singapore
The Singapore-based non-profit company IPI and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday 26 April, making NTNU IPI’s first Network Partner …
Norwegian university strengthens ties with Singapore Read More