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Vietnam and Sweden will cooperate in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used in various fields in Vietnam, local online VNExpress reported on Wednesday quoting sources from the Vietnam Aerospace Association …
Sweden to help Vietnam create unmanned aircraft Read MoreSwedish energy company Lundin Petroleum announced it made a natural gas discovery in a well off the coast of Malaysia. Lundin said it made a natural gas discovery in a …
Swedish energy company discovers gass offshore Malaysia Read MoreFinnish technology startup Blaast on Nov 21 opened an Android application store hoping to tap into booming demand for affordable smartphones in Indonesia and other emerging markets. According to the …
Finnish app store aims to attract Andriod users in Asia Read MoreFinnish animation studio Anima Vitae – the company behind Niko 2 – has signed a joint venture agreement with Malaysia’s Creative Media Point to start a new studio in Kuala …
Anima Vitae to open Malaysian studio Read MoreThe recently concluded 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the pledges made by senior leaders demonstrate the Party’s determination and capability to intensify future Party building …
Diplomats eye future China after CPC congress Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok invites Swedes and bookworms of other nationalities to participate in the largest book club in the world – Storytellers of Sweden! The event …
Storyteller of Sweden – live event! Read MoreAt the kick-off for the 9th Peace Month celebration, the councellor at the Norwegian Embassy in the Philippines, Knut-Are Okstad in his message challenged the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) to …
The Philippine Football Federation adopts Norway’s Handshake for Peace Read MoreZhongguancun ZPark Software Park located in Beijing, the FinChi Innovation Center and China-Finland Golden Bridge have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Chinese science and technology park …
China’s largest science and technology park is coming to Finland Read MoreThe lingering global economic slump has failed to dampen the enthusiasm of foreign exhibitors seeking opportunities for partnerships with domestic companies at China’s biggest high-tech fair, which is being held …
China’s top tech fair expands foreign reach Read MoreAibel’s yard in Laem Chabang Norwegian Aibel has decided to move the construction of the biggest module of their Troll A project from their yard in Norway to their yard …
Aibel moving 2,000 FTEs to Thailand Read MoreGovernment agencies in three southern border provinces organized ‘One Voice to End Violence Against Women and Children’ campaign at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus, on Nov 17-18. The 2-day event funded by …
Finnish Embassy supports a campaign to fight violence against women in Thailand’s far south Read MoreFinnair and Malaysia Airlines have established new code shares, increasing access to the airlines’ respective hubs in Helsinki and Kuala Lumpur.Through the new arrangement, effective on Nov 20, selected Malaysia …
Finnair and Malaysia Airlines begin codeshare agreement Read MoreIn order to put the world’s climate challenges into focus, the Danish ambassador to China, Mr. Friis Arne Petersen, participated in the opening ceremony of CCTV’s new 12-episode documentary, ‘Warm …
Danish Ambassador premiers Chinese climate documentary Read MoreThe Danish Consulate in Chongqing, joined by three leading Danish players in their respective sectors, participated actively in Chongqing’s 7th Annual Senior Citizen Exposition the 1st of November. According to the …
Danish delegation leaves a footprint at the Senior Citizen Expo Read MoreDeborah Blum, a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer who often writes about forensic science and poisonous chemicals, explores the sad cases of young women who have died while on vacation in Thailand, …
Pulitzer-Prize writer probes unexplained deaths of female tourists in Thailand Read MoreSet over nine nights, Mancopy and More is a festival created with a focus on global co-operation and a search for physical expression beyond limits. It brings together the Danish …
Singaporean dance troupe joined ‘Mancopy’ festival in Denmark Read MoreD&M Music Studio and the Embassy of Finland present pianist Linda Hedlund, making her Bangkok debut, with Eri Nakagawa on violin at the Siam Ratchada auditorium on ground floor of …
Acclaimed Finnish violinist’s debut show in Bangkok Read MoreEmbassy of Finland has granted funds to six local organisations total of 188 000 euros to help develop the projects concerning human rights advocacy and peace and reconciliation processes.Fund for local cooperation …
Finnish Embassy in Thailand granted funds for local cooperation Read More25 Danish companies in the wind power industry were part of the Danish pavilion at the China Wind Power conference on 15-16th of November. The Danish companies set out to promote Danish industry knowledge …
Danish wind power creates possibilities for china Read MoreSwedish furniture company Ikea has launched its 9th edition of the Ikea Soft Toys for Education Campaign where €1 purchased on soft toy products will be donated to Unicef and …
Swedish giant launches charity drive for children Read MorePhung Ngoc Linh, an author of a short story “The Perfect Trio,” was named the winner of the Children’s Book Competition 2011-2012 in Hanoi last Thursday. The book tells a story …
‘The Perfect Trio’ won a Danish Embassy-initiated book award Read MoreAfter a very long summer break, the Danish Network in Hua Hin held their usual monthly networking evening at the Danish restaurant Jailhouse with approximately 50 guests showing up on …
Monthly Networking in Hua Hin Read MoreMr. Arnt Holte was elected as President of the World Blind Union (WBU) on the first day of the WBUs 8th General Assembly in Bangkok on Nov 12. Having worked …
Norwegian Elected as President of the World Blind Union Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Singapore together with Singapore Business Federation recently organized the seminar “Innovation Sweden: Business Seminar & Networking Session”.More than a hundred representatives from Singaporean and Swedish …
Innovative Sweden siminar held in Singapore Read MoreOn November 11th, The Norwegian choir Cantus from Trondheim won the award for best female choir during “The 1st Xinghai Prize International Choir Championship” in Guangzhou. The competition is a …
Norwegian choir wins international competition in Guangzhou Read MoreMembers of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with the Consulate General of Finland and Finnish company Tekes gathered to have a discussion about the outlook of service business (B2B) …
Finns talked B2B opportunities in HK and China Read MoreFour marijuana sticks were seized from a Norwegian national who was arrested for drunken behavior in a beach resort in barangay Poblacion, San Remigio town, northern Cebu.According to Philippine Daily …
Rowdy Norwegian nabbed in San Remigio beach, the Philippines Read MorePolice and rescue services were called to a Bungalow located in Soi 11 off Jomtien Beach Road early on Thursday Morning to investigate reports of a Swedish man who had …
Swedish Resident of Pattaya dies at his Jomtien home Read MoreSkiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity Three “crazy pensioners” – Karl Fred (Kalle) Kristensen and Kjell Isak Sunde from Norway and Peter from Sweden – started on 15 October …
Skiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity Read MoreLess than a year since it appeared on the international retail eyewear landscape, Digby Duke Eyewear has increased its international footprint, opening an online store in Singapore. “Singaporeans are real …
Norwegian eyewear chain debuts in Asia Read MoreFIL-Danish Ole Laursen is the new face of mixed martial arts in the country. The former Muay Thai world champion is slowly making his mark in the competitive world of …
Fil-Danish fighter makes big inroad in MMA world Read MoreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to close an embassy in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and a consulate in Australia’s largest city Sydney. The cuts will save around 450,000 …
Finland to close embassy in Philippines Read MoreSweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has pledged to improve ties with Indonesia with an emphasis on environmental programs that have been underway for some years, reports the Jakarta Post. Sweden’s …
Sweden to enhance ‘green’ programs in Indonesia Read MoreTheir first contract has been entered with the Danish company Thrane & Thrane whereby Myanmar Liaison Limited has become the sole distributor for Myanmar of Thrane & Thrane’s maritime radio …
Myanmar Trail Blazers Read MoreOn 12 November the Swedish Visa Application Centre reopens after being closed for some time. Holders of a normal passport will from this date apply for Schengen visas at the …
Reopening of the Swedish Visa Application Center in China Read MoreThe Norwegian Business Association in Singapore invited Norway’s Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Tormod C. Endresen to their Luncheon on Thursday 8 November where he held an interesting talk on the …
Norway’s Ambassador spoke of China under new leadership Read MoreNorwegian composer and pianist, Mr. Ingolv Haaland will perform at the Siam Society on Tuesday 27 November at 19:00. Mr. Haaland will perform pieces of music uniting Norwegian, Western and …
Norwegian pianist set to perform in Bangkok Read MoreJesper Johnsøn and Aled Williams, advisors at CMI’s U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre recently organized a workshop on anti-corruption approaches for natural resource management in Hanoi. Representatives from the Vietnamese government …
Norwegian anti-corruption experts held a workshop in Vietnam Read MoreSwedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt offered to help solve Jakarta’s seemingly incurable traffic problems during his visit to the capital on Wednesday, reports the Jakarta Globe. “We have a lot …
Sweden Offers to Solve Jakarta’s Traffic Problems During PM Visit Read MoreHere, ScandAsia had published an article about United Plantations and the Danish newspaper Politiken and the German television channel ZDF. Search for the three and you will be able to …
United Plantations – sustainable company vilified by NGO’s or a bully who threatens critics? Read MoreThe Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya was blessed to have Nissa Nyberget and his friends as musical entertainers on November 7th, 2012, where approximately 170 guests enjoyed this special musical …
Nissa Nyberget’s brilliant performance in Pattaya Read MoreIn the middle of the week, the weekend feels far away and the work load is heavy. Therefore the Swedish Young Professionals (YP) in Shanghai frequently meet for an After …
Young Professionals After Work Read MoreOnline Danish gambling venues will be submitted to different tax regimes according to the ruling issued by the General Court of the European Union. The ruling has officially established that …
Denmark To Use Differentiated Online Gaming Taxes Read MoreBurmese President Thein Sein received a delegation led by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt at the Credentials Hall of the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw on Nov 12, the President’s Office …
Swedish premier meets Thein Sein Read MoreOn Nov 12, Danish brewer Carlsberg has been given the all clear by Vietnamese authorities to increase its stake in Vietnamese brewer Habeco to 30 percent, reports Reuters.Carlsberg, the world’s …
Carlsberg gets green light to increase Vietnam investment Read MoreSwedish investment house Kinnevik is betting big on Southeast Asia’s economic rise through an investment of $40 million in online shopping site Lazada, which is emerging as a leading player …
Swedish firm backs Lazada to expand operations in Southest Asia Read MoreA wide range of activities will be held nationwide from November 13-17 as part of the second phase of a Vietnamese-Danish project on fostering literature for children, reports Vietnamnet. A …
Vietnam, Denmark co-host activities to promote children’s literature Read MoreVietnam’s project management board in Bac Giang City in the north has to pay EUR1.15 million (US$1.4 million) in compensation to a Demark contractor for finishing an ODA-funded environmental project …
Denmark firm sues Vietnam over tardy ODA project Read MoreThis year’s Europe on Screen film festival will be held from Nov 25 – Dec 1, in the Indonesian capital. Denmark is represented with 2 films, a drama thriller “In a Better …
Danish Embassy joins Europe On Screen in Jakarta Read MoreThe famous ballet, The Nutcracker, will be staged by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) on Nov 16 and Nov 18, 2012. The ballet is …
Norwegian choreographer brings ‘The Nutcracker’ back to HCM City Read More