Chinese buy Danish mink farms
According to Kopenhagen Fur, within the last year at least five Danish mink farms have been bought by Chinese investors, and this is a new tendency. “We haven’t seen this …
Chinese buy Danish mink farms Read MoreSwedish proposition: Send the elderly to Thailand – services are cheaper
A new controversial idea from Sweden brings export and import of services to a whole new level. The elderly in Sweden are an increasing group that requires much and expensive care. …
Swedish proposition: Send the elderly to Thailand – services are cheaper Read More
H&M refuses Cambodian workers’ cries for help
200 factory workers has demonstrated on Feb 7 outside Phnom Penh Tower in Cambodia’s capital where both H&M and the Swedish embassy is located. The protest was staged because …
H&M refuses Cambodian workers’ cries for help Read MoreTNCC: Annual Seafood under the stars
[wzslider autoplay=”true”] Almost 200 people joined the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, Seafood under the Stars on February 6. The good atmosphere in the Norwegian Ambassador’s garden, the excellent …
TNCC: Annual Seafood under the stars Read MoreFilipino ambassador has a soft spot for the Nordic regions
Last week, from Thursday till Saturday, the Filipino Ambassador to the Nordic countries, Bayani S. Mercado visited Copenhagen. The Copenhagen post asked the widely travelled Filipino about his favourite places …
Filipino ambassador has a soft spot for the Nordic regions Read MoreNorwegian faces death penalty in Thailand – wife found in dumpster
Today, the trial against 50 year old Norwegian Stein Dokset begins in Thailand. He is accused of murdering his ex-wife Rungnapa “June” Ratchasombut who was found in the man’s dumpster last …
Norwegian faces death penalty in Thailand – wife found in dumpster Read More
VIDEO: Jakob Dinesen and Yazzmin in Bangkok
On Jan 28, Danish singer Yazz (Yasmin Kierkegaard) took to the Bangkok stage at Niu’s on Silom crooning some contemporary and classic jazz repertoire. Yazz is backed by a delightful, drummerless …
VIDEO: Jakob Dinesen and Yazzmin in Bangkok Read MoreNordic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce celebrates New Year in Copenhagen
Thursday, February 7, the Nordic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (NCCC) celebrated Chinese New Year at the Mariott Hotel in Copenhagen. The turn up was big and drums, lion dance and speeches marked …
Nordic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce celebrates New Year in Copenhagen Read More
Scholarships for thespians with society-related topics
Applications have opened for the Ibsen Scholarships 2013. The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts that act as incentives for critical discourse in …
Scholarships for thespians with society-related topics Read MoreNorwegians take unnecessary risks in traffic
Every year thousands of Norwegians are drawn to sunny and cheap Thailand, and at the moment 6300 Norwegians citizens are in the country on a long term visa (more than …
Norwegians take unnecessary risks in traffic Read More
Scepticism over Norwegian’s will for Phuket foundations
Police have not been able to find a will to substantiate rumors that a Norwegian man left a portion of his 100-million-baht estate to Phuket foundations for the elderly and …
Scepticism over Norwegian’s will for Phuket foundations Read MorePost Danmark reaching for Chinese stamp collectors
Danes who enjoys the hobby of collecting newly pressed stamps are becoming a small group. Post Danmark Stamps who produce stamps to collectors say that their number of members have …
Post Danmark reaching for Chinese stamp collectors Read MoreSeamen’s Church Pattaya to screen Oscar-nominated Kon Tiki
Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya will organise a screening of critical acclaimed film “Kon Tiki” on Wednesday, Feb 6, at 7 p.m. Kon-Tiki is a Norwegian biographical drama film from …
Seamen’s Church Pattaya to screen Oscar-nominated Kon Tiki Read MoreDanish activists open Tibetan “embassy” in Copenhagen
Tibet is not a free and independent country but a Danish group of activists wish to change this. That is why, this Wednesday they are opening a Tibetan “embassy” in Copenhagen. …
Danish activists open Tibetan “embassy” in Copenhagen Read More
Sanne ‘Sunny’ Gottlieb releases remix of single
Danish artist and singer-songwriter Sanne Gottlieb ‘Sunny’ releases “Who are the bells ringing for?” in 2013 whilst continuing fundraising for Emancipasia to fight Human Trafficking. The Singapore-based artist known …
Sanne ‘Sunny’ Gottlieb releases remix of single Read More
Norwegian left 100 Mill. Baht in his will to Phuket eldery, children
A Norwegian who died of causes believe related to asthma on Saturday (Feb 9) left behind a will in which his assets worth more than 100 million baht are to …
Norwegian left 100 Mill. Baht in his will to Phuket eldery, children Read MoreGoing All Out at Oktoberfest
We all love a good beer now and then and what better excuse to cut loose and indulge our love for brewed beverage than to participate in one of the …
Going All Out at Oktoberfest Read MoreSwedish woman wanted for fraud is hiding in Thailand
A Swedish woman named Annétthe Zettergren, 58, who is suspected of fraud is hiding in Thailand. The Swedish paper Expressen published a video and photos of the woman lounging by the …
Swedish woman wanted for fraud is hiding in Thailand Read More
Norway’s Statoil in talks to explore Myanmar
The first big Western oil company has made a move to bid for a license to explore for gas and oil in Myanmar’s coastal waters, the Irrawaddee reports. Norwegian government-linked …
Norway’s Statoil in talks to explore Myanmar Read MoreChinese investments save Danish jobs
In Denmark in 2012 688 jobs that were set to be cancelled were saved by foreign investments. The Asian investors were the big players and especially China saved many Danes …
Chinese investments save Danish jobs Read MoreNew ambassador for Thailand, HE Vimon Kidchob meets with Danish-Thai association
On Wednesday, February 6, about 34 members of the Danish-Thai Association and Danish Business Association had the chance to meet the new Thai Ambassador to Denmark, HE Vimon Kidchob in …
New ambassador for Thailand, HE Vimon Kidchob meets with Danish-Thai association Read MoreEmbassy of Denmark in Bangkok looking for new employees
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is one of the busiest representations of the foreign service where a large number of travelling or settled Danes need to be serviced. The embassy …
Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok looking for new employees Read More
Thai-born convict gets 18-year term in Norway
Noppadol Wanthaphirom, 31, was sentenced to 18 years in prison this week for the murder of computer games maker Einar Opsahl in Oslo’s Bislett district in June 2011, a Norwegian press …
Thai-born convict gets 18-year term in Norway Read More
Norway’s driving license rule change affect expatriates
New Norwegian driving licence regulations, which went into effect on 19 January 2013 in step with the third EU Driving Licence Directive, now apply to some expats. Theforeigner.no has published …
Norway’s driving license rule change affect expatriates Read MoreNetworking by Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, February 7, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce held their monthly networking event at the Huntsman’s Pub located in the basement of Landmark Hotel. Some 40 people gathered at the …
Networking by Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Read More
Lego to cut 380 jobs in Denmark, moves abroad
Lego, the Danish maker of colorful toy bricks, said Tuesday it would cut 380 jobs at its main plant in Denmark by 2015 as it moves its packaging activities abroad …
Lego to cut 380 jobs in Denmark, moves abroad Read More
China soon to replace Germany as H&M’s largest market
China is set to overtake Germany as the largest market for Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the world’s second-largest apparel retailer, a fashion website reports. It is because the pace of …
China soon to replace Germany as H&M’s largest market Read MoreChina ‘top three’ spy in Sweden
The General Director of the Swedish Security Service Anders, Thornberg has disclosed that there are more than 15 countries spying in Sweden. The top three are Russia, Iran and China. …
China ‘top three’ spy in Sweden Read MoreTaiwanese in Norway forced to register under China
If you are from Taiwan and move to Norway you have to register as a citizen of the Peoples Republic of China. To the Taiwanese who have had their own …
Taiwanese in Norway forced to register under China Read MoreSwedish island Gotland nearing partnership with China
Swedish island Gotland, situated 90 kilometers from the coast of Sweden is working on an unusual relationship. The perhaps future partner is Chinese Island, Hainan. The two islands are worlds …
Swedish island Gotland nearing partnership with China Read MoreNetworking for young Danes and students by the Danish Embassy in Singapore
On Tuesday, February 5 in Singapore, the Danish Embassy held a networking night for Danish young professionals and students. 15 students and interns participated, mainly NUS. They had defied the …
Networking for young Danes and students by the Danish Embassy in Singapore Read MoreDenmark offers to aid Jakarta in tackling flood
When the governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo, recently held a meeting with Danish ambassador to Indonesia, Martin Hermann, the flood plaguing Jakarta was one if the issues on the agenda. The governor and …
Denmark offers to aid Jakarta in tackling flood Read More
Hanh Ngoc Nguyen named DanCham’s new executive director
Hanh Ngoc Nguyen has been selected as Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce’s new Executive Director (effective 11th February), the board has revealed. Hanh is Danish, but of Vietnamese origin. After high …
Hanh Ngoc Nguyen named DanCham’s new executive director Read More
Nokia’s Chinese New Year goal might fall due to ‘delivery shortages’
On billboards across Beijing, in subway stations and on banners outside its stores, China Mobile Ltd. is inviting subscribers to “Change Phones for the New Year!” with Nokia Oyj’s Lumia …
Nokia’s Chinese New Year goal might fall due to ‘delivery shortages’ Read More
Taiwanese Student documents Chinese in Sweden
National Tsing Hua University graduate student Lo Yu took two months to finish a 3,000-kilometer bike trip in Sweden to document stories of overseas Chinese. Lo described the trip as …
Taiwanese Student documents Chinese in Sweden Read MoreCourt rules on deportation – Five year old Fimm stays in Denmark
Today the court in Denmark ruled on whether five year old Fimm Na Thiban would be allowed to stay in Denmark, which has been his home since he was born, …
Court rules on deportation – Five year old Fimm stays in Denmark Read More
Norwegian company donated 5 million THB to Ban Jing Jai Orphanage
On Feb 3, the Norwegian Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Company has presented 5 million baht to the budget to develop the good work done by the Ban Jing Jai Foundation. A …
Norwegian company donated 5 million THB to Ban Jing Jai Orphanage Read MoreDanish Ambassador met Thai Minister of Public Health
On 29 January 2013, Ambassador Mikael H. Winther met with Thailand’s Minister of Public Health H.E. Mr. Pradit Sintavanarong. They discussed a possible collaboration between Thailand and Denmark and exchanged views …
Danish Ambassador met Thai Minister of Public Health Read MoreChinese use Danish expertise to enter European market
Chinese windmill company Envision is chasing foothold on the European market and Danish knowledge is key. Right now the EWEA-windmill fair in Vienna is taking place. Present is Envision who with …
Chinese use Danish expertise to enter European market Read MoreOnline interest in the Danish royal family from the Chinese
Six months ago, when Hu Jintao visited Denmark, the official site of the Danish royal family has been available in Chinese. It was marketing bureau Schultz Knudsen who approached the Danish court …
Online interest in the Danish royal family from the Chinese Read More
Oslo 4th most expensive city to live in; Singapore ranked 6th
Oslo now ranks the forth most expensive city to live in among all cities in the world, up 1 place compared with last year’s ranking, a survey conducted by The Economist …
Oslo 4th most expensive city to live in; Singapore ranked 6th Read MoreDinner Cruise on Chao-Phraya
In Pattaya there is a group calling themselves the Test Patrol. They have a hobby to find interesting places and activities and to organise tours for their Scandinavian ex-pat friends. They co-operate …
Dinner Cruise on Chao-Phraya Read MoreDane reinvents Chinese shoes
Danish produced Chinese shoes are a hit. Ulla Hentze has taken the traditional Gong Fu shoe also known simply as “China shoes” and given it a Scandinavian design. It has …
Dane reinvents Chinese shoes Read More
Swedish institute conducts human rights workshops in Hanoi
On Jan 27, the Sweden-based Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law conducted the first of three workshops in Hanoi aimed at strengthening international Human Rights standards …
Swedish institute conducts human rights workshops in Hanoi Read MoreMeeting with the Swedish Customs Attaché
The newly appointed Swedish Customs Attaché, Tuomas Liikavainio met in Shanghai with representatives from Swedish companies at a breakfast event hosted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce on February 6. …
Meeting with the Swedish Customs Attaché Read More
Swedish Embassy hosted Vietnamese media coordination meetings
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi hosted the final of Vietnam Media Development Donor Coordination meetings on Jan 31. In attendance were representatives from the diplomatic community as well as representatives from …
Swedish Embassy hosted Vietnamese media coordination meetings Read MoreVietnamese paintings displayed at Danish Embassy until June
The meeting hall inside the Danish Embassy in Ha Noi has turned into a display place for a selection of artwork by Vietnamese painters. Nguyen Thi Tu Quyen’s acrylic painting …
Vietnamese paintings displayed at Danish Embassy until June Read MoreOne of China’s largest companies has chosen Malmö as the location for its European headquarters.
One of the largest companies in Sweden that produce glass screens for touch screens used in tablets, smartphones and laptops will be setting up shop in Malmö. Zhonghuan Hi-Tech will act …
One of China’s largest companies has chosen Malmö as the location for its European headquarters. Read More
2 Finns arrested in illegal foreigner crackdown
Two Finns along with other 10 foreigners were arrested on Jan 31 in Phuket for working illegally in the island’s tourism industry, a local newspaper reports. The two Finnish nationals …
2 Finns arrested in illegal foreigner crackdown Read More
22 firms found using nominee owners for foreigners
Twenty-two firms operating in two tourism provinces – Prachuap Khiri Khan, where Huahin is located, and Chon Buri, where Pattaya is located – have been alleged to use nominees for …
22 firms found using nominee owners for foreigners Read More