Hua Hin Health
It has been only one year since the opening of Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, but in that short time the hospital has already reached out twice to the Scandinavian community …
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Minimizing your risks
In today’s society and business environment where time is money and business trips must run like clockwork, travelling to or doing business in another country with a different language and …
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Kelson – Mobile apps creator
Looking around the new generations of people in Bangkok travelling on the sky train, dining in a restaurant, having a drink in a pub, sitting with friends, and even walking …
Kelson – Mobile apps creator Read MorePitak Siam Rally: Photo Roundup
On Nov 24, anti-government group Pitak Siam has staged a mass rally at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok. The 8-hour demonstration drew no more than 20,000 participants – a far …
Pitak Siam Rally: Photo Roundup Read MoreIndonesian MPs urge gov’t to drop Norway’s reforestation fund
Indonesian lawmakers threatened on Friday to freeze the budget for reforestation projects if President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono continues the nation’s deforestation moratorium until 2014. , reports the Jakarta Globe. Yudhoyono issued …
Indonesian MPs urge gov’t to drop Norway’s reforestation fund Read MoreNew Danish – Chinese cooperation centre opened today
New technology and a new centre inaugurated by the Danish Minister of Food and the Chinese Minister of Agriculture was part of the Danish export promotions first day. The …
New Danish – Chinese cooperation centre opened today Read MoreDanish funded photo exhibition displays cultures of ethnic minority in Vietnam
On Saturday November 10th, Danish Ambassador, John Nielsen opened the photo exhibition “My Culture – Conversation in Open Spaces”. The exhibition displays photos taken by ethnic minority people describing their …
Danish funded photo exhibition displays cultures of ethnic minority in Vietnam Read MoreThaivivat extends its services at Suvarnabhumi Airport
THAIVIVAT INSURANCE PCL.’s CEO & President Khun Jiraphant Asvatanakul (third from right) welcomes Khun Supaporn Burapakusolsri , Airport Of Thailand (AOT) Senior EVP, Planning & Finance (third from left), to …
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Royal Copenhagen Makes Moves into Thailand
“I’ve never regretted the decision to move to Royal Copenhagen. It’s been really satisfying. Being so old, the company is such a big part of Danish culture. In Denmark, everybody …
Royal Copenhagen Makes Moves into Thailand Read MoreReception for Singapore submarine sailors
More than 50 Singaporean submarine sailors being part of the close submarine collaboration between Sweden and Singapore was invited to a reception at the Swedish Residence in Singapore, recently hosted …
Reception for Singapore submarine sailors Read MoreUlstein to supply PSV design and equipment for Britoil
Ulstein, a Norwegian provider for ship design and shipbuilding, has signed a contract on Nov 8 with Britoil Offshore Services to provide the design and equipment packages for its two …
Ulstein to supply PSV design and equipment for Britoil Read MoreWinners of Danish-Chinese TV Design Competition announced
One of China’s heavyweights in telecommunications, TCL, invited Danish design students to compete against their Chinese counterparts to come up with the best solution for the future design of TCL …
Winners of Danish-Chinese TV Design Competition announced Read MoreThe green economy transition of Denmark
At the seminar which was part of the Penang Trade and Investment Forum, hosted by Invest Penang on November 21st in Malaysia, the Ambassador of Denmark gave a presentation on …
The green economy transition of Denmark Read MoreEmbassy of Norway urges its citizens to avoid traffic to Pitak Siam rally
Thai authorities yesterday have announced exemptions in Phra Nakhon, Pomprap Sattruphai and Dusit districts of western Bangkok (east of the Chaophraya River), in connection with the planned political demonstration against …
Embassy of Norway urges its citizens to avoid traffic to Pitak Siam rally Read MoreDanish Lighting company accuses China of protectionism
A Danish lighting company is accusing China of using needlessly strict safety regulations to delay the approval of foreign products in the Chinese market, reports the Copenhagen Post. Chinese policies …
Danish Lighting company accuses China of protectionism Read MoreChina looks at Danish environmental protection solutions
The nine Danish companies Novozymes, Danfoss, FLS Airtech, Gronmij, AVK, Topsoe, Metso, Hasle Refractories and GEA Engineering were on an environmental protection trip to the Jiangsu province in China from …
China looks at Danish environmental protection solutions Read MoreKuntoro Receives Order of Merit From Norway
Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, the chief of the Indonesian REDD+ task force and head of the agency overseeing the post-tsunami recovery in Aceh, was awarded a Norwegian order of merit on Wednesday …
Kuntoro Receives Order of Merit From Norway Read MoreStarting Business in China on a Shoestring Budget
Joint Nordic Young Professionals hosted a very successful event on being an entrepreneur in China, with over 60 participants from the four chambers’ Young Professionals organizations. Attendants watched and …
Starting Business in China on a Shoestring Budget Read MoreSino-Swedish CSR Workshop in Chengdu
90 people including Swedish and Chinese government officials and company representatives participated in the training that aims at creating bigger awareness of CSR in Chengdu, China on November 20th-22nd. The …
Sino-Swedish CSR Workshop in Chengdu Read MoreAmbassador applaud design projects from Danish students in Shanghai
For more than ten days engineering students from Denmark and China have been working together to come up with the best suggestions to the shape of future products for Danish …
Ambassador applaud design projects from Danish students in Shanghai Read MoreDanish Crown Prince Couple to attend design festival in Hongkong
The 6th to 8th of December 2012, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Frederik and Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess Mary will be on an official visit to the cities of …
Danish Crown Prince Couple to attend design festival in Hongkong Read MoreNordic Networking with Nordea Singapore Team
The Nordic Chamber’s networking event which took place at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok on November 21st was sponsored by Nordea Bank, Singapore. Approximately 120 Nordics attended the event and …
Nordic Networking with Nordea Singapore Team Read MoreVizrt to upgrade on-air graphics for Channel 3 Thailand
Norwegian graphics provider company Vizrt Ltd. announced on Nov 22 that a new deal has been signed worth USD 360,000 for the implementation of broadcast graphics products with BEC Broadcasting Center Co., Ltd. …
Vizrt to upgrade on-air graphics for Channel 3 Thailand Read MoreSweden to help Vietnam create unmanned aircraft
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 discovers gass offshore Malaysia
Swedish 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 app store aims to attract Andriod users in Asia
Finnish 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 MoreThe first Angry Birds Winter Experience to open in China
Rovio Entertainment, a Finnish creator of globally successful franchise ‘Angry Birds,’ announced its partnership with the Chinese city of Harbin to create the first ever Angry Birds experience made of ice …
The first Angry Birds Winter Experience to open in China Read MoreYoung Nordics at Kung Fu Komedy night
The Nordic Young Professionals invited its members to a night of laughs and drinks at the Apartment in Shanghai on November 22th. Where Kung Fu Komedy provided the entertaining …
Young Nordics at Kung Fu Komedy night Read MoreAnima Vitae to open Malaysian studio
Finnish 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 MoreDiplomats eye future China after CPC congress
The 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 MoreStoryteller of Sweden – live event!
The 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 MoreThe Philippine Football Federation adopts Norway’s Handshake for Peace
At 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 MoreChina’s largest science and technology park is coming to Finland
Zhongguancun 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 MoreFinnish Embassy supports a campaign to fight violence against women in Thailand’s far south
Government 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 begin codeshare agreement
Finnair 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 MoreDanish Ambassador premiers Chinese climate documentary
In 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 MoreDanish delegation leaves a footprint at the Senior Citizen Expo
The 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 MorePulitzer-Prize writer probes unexplained deaths of female tourists in Thailand
Deborah 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 MoreSingaporean dance troupe joined ‘Mancopy’ festival in Denmark
Set 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 MoreChina’s top tech fair expands foreign reach
The 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 moving 2,000 FTEs to Thailand
Aibel’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 MoreAcclaimed Finnish violinist’s debut show in Bangkok
D&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 MoreFinnish Embassy in Thailand granted funds for local cooperation
Embassy 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 MoreDanish wind power creates possibilities for china
25 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 giant launches charity drive for children
Swedish 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 More‘The Perfect Trio’ won a Danish Embassy-initiated book award
Phung 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 MoreMonthly Networking in Hua Hin
After 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 MoreNorwegian Elected as President of the World Blind Union
Mr. 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 MoreInnovative Sweden siminar held in Singapore
The 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 MoreNorwegian choir wins international competition in Guangzhou
On 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 …
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