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On Tuesday 24 April, in conjunction with the Chinese Premier’s visit to Sweden, Minister of Trade Ewa Björling met her Chinese counterpart Chen Deming.The meeting focused on creating conditions to further strengthen bilateral …
Ewa Björling Met China’s Minister of Commerce Read MoreMinister Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta participated in a recent National Consolidation of the Indonesian Women Parliamentarians on April 21-22 where around 350 women parliamentarians from all over …
Norwegian Embassy at Indonesian Women Parliamentarians Caucus Read MoreAfter the successful Young Professionals Cocktail Party in Hong Kong, held on 15 February 2012, all proceeds of the event are now donated to Hong Kong Society for the Protection …
Intercham Presents Donation to HKSPC Read MoreThe Foreign Minister of Denmark, Mr Villy Søvndal briefly visits Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday 25 April. The visit precedes the minister’s participation the following days in the EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting …
Danish Foreign Minister Visits Thailand Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai held an exciting seminar on how to handle situations where communication breaks down, on Thursday 12 April 2012. The Chamber invited two talented …
SCCC, Shanghai on How to Handle Communication Break Downs Read MoreSweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Carl Bildt will be in Bangkok on Tuesday and Wednesday, 24-25 April, for meetings with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Foreign Dr. Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, …
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Visits Thailand Read MoreHuawei, a leading global IT and telecommunications provider, reported global sales revenue for the year 2011 on 23 April 2012 with USD 32.3 billion, up 07.11 percent year on year. Huawei …
Huawei’s Continued Global and Nordic Growth Read MoreA management agreement to develop and build Legoland Hotel Malaysia, the first in Southeast Asia, has been signed by global visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments Groups and LL Themed Hotel …
First Legoland Hotel in Southeast Asia Read MoreThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew their bilateral agreement on maritime research …
Singapore and Norway Renew Maritime Ties Read MoreTengbom, one of the leading architectural companies in Scandinavia further strengthens its presence in the Asian market through a close co-operation with Cambodian The Room Design Studio. The Room Design …
Swedish Tengbom Co-operates with The Room Read MoreThe Finnish Business Council in Shanghai invited on Wednesday 18 April Mr. Martin Stenberg, Country Manager of the Swedish Company, Rewir, to share his thoughts on how a solid brand …
FBCS Luncheon Seminar with Rewir Read MoreThe Swedish R&B singer-songwriter, Maher Zain, will be back in Malaysia to perform on 16 June with his second album Forgive Me hitting platinum after its launch earlier this month. …
Maher Zain to Perform in Malaysia Again Read MoreThe Philippines Norway Business Council held its 2nd Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) at the I’m Angus Steak House in Makati City Thursday 19 April 2012. The event was attended by …
PNBC held AGM Read MoreAccording to a Filipino media, Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News, a call center agent is facing multiple charges after she was caught receiving money from an Australian man whom she tricked …
Filipino Call Center Agent Arrested for Identity Theft Read MoreOn the occasion of the Danish EU Presidency the Danish Embassy organized a ‘Climate Race’ in and outside Beijing to promote green transportation and solutions and raise awareness of climate …
Danish Embassy Organized Climate Race Read MoreRecent reports in the Vietnamese local newspapers as well international media have reported a string of attacks by a mysterious skin disease in Vietnam. A source from the Ministry of …
Skin Disease Not a Serious Worry Read MoreThe Norwegian Training Center of Manila in Philipines has appointed a new managing director, Erik Freberg Blom, according to the news site Manila Bulletin.Mr. Blom comes from the position of …
Norwegian Training Center Appoints New MD Read MoreAccording to the Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia, the conversations covered subjects like the growing economic cooperation, climate and the environment, the human rights dialogue and the health-related Millennium Development Goals. …
Indonesian Minister Visits Oslo Read MoreIn an official ceremony today, 23 April, Nokia kicked-off the development of its manufacturing facility in Vietnam, to serve the growing demand for mobile phones all over the world. The …
Nokia starts Vietnam manufacturing facility Read MoreOn Monday April 23, 2012, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Lars Backstrom, governor of Sweden’s Vastra Gotaland province in Gothenburg.During the meeting, Mr. Jiabao said that the China-Sweden friendship dates back …
Chinese Premier Meets Governor of Sweden’s Vastra Gotaland Province Backstrom Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. John Nielsen was spotted giving a speech at the official opening of conference on Community Based Adaptation to climate change on Thursday 19 April.The …
Danish Ambassador Opened Conference Read MoreScandinvaian Society Siam held a lively Annual General Meeting on 17. April 2012 at Admiral Pub & Restaurant, Mermaid Hotel, Bangkok with 30 members present. The meeting elected Mr. Robert …
AGM Elected New SSS Board for 2012-13 Read MoreSwedish Volvo which took over the UD truck business in Thailand last year 2011 now aims for a market share of at least 15 % in the heavy-duty truck segment …
Volvo’s UD Trucks to Target 15 % Market Share Read More21 boys under the care of the ERDA Tuklasan Center in Ibuna St., San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines woke up to a brand new, exciting day last Thursday 19 April 2012. It …
PNBC Gives Donation to 21 Boys Read MoreMichael Larsen, a notorius Danish fraudster who was exposed in the Danish TV documentary ‘Bag Facaden’ this year on 5 January 2012, has now been sentenced to one year in prison …
Danish Swindler Gets One Year Sentence Read MoreAccording to news reports, the Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia is suffering one of its worst quarterly results ever, blaming tough competition for a huge EUR 929 million net loss …
Nokia’s Miserable First Quarter in China Read MoreThe Danish companies FLSmidth, Danfoss, Grundfos, Hempel, and Haldor Topsoe met, together with Danish Ambassador and his delegation, Mongolian Minister for Minerals & Energy, Dashdorj Zorigt and Minister for Construction, …
Ambassador Led Danish Delegation to Mongolia Read MoreThe Danish Business Association (DBA) in Indonesia held an interesting event in Jakarta where they had a unique opportunity to meet one of the most influential media persons in Scandinavia, …
Danish Media Tycoon Visits Indonesia Read MoreGuan Tian-lang will make history this week when he tees off in the 18th Volvo China Open at Tianjin Binhai Lake Golf Club as the youngest player to compete in …
Chinese Tiger Woods in Volvo Open Read MoreAccording to the news that she would travel to Norway in June, reported by several news agencies, was widely regarded as a sign of growing confidence in the new government.“I’ve always …
Aung San Suu Kyi to Visit Norway Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy conducted a seminar with the Sichuan Board of Health and the Swedish Trade Council regarding Swedish health care and medical service solutions. The seminar was held on Tuesday …
Swedish Health Care Solutions Welcomed in Sichuan Read MoreThe members of The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai had the unique opportunity to meet Mr. Jorgen Jensen, President and CEO at Nilfisk-Advance A/S last week on Wednesday 11 …
DCCC Shanghai Met CEO of Nilfisk-Advance Read MoreChinese car maker Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. has placed a bid of approximately 3.2 billion Swedish kronor ($470 million) for the assets of bankrupt Swedish car maker Saab Automobile …
Chinese Youngman Bid to Buy SAAB Read MoreFinland’s trade commission chief, Mauri Pekkarinen was spotted talking with the President Director of Indonesia Stock Exchange, Ito Warsito and Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia, Kai Sauer after opening trade on …
Finland Trade Commission Chief Visits Indonesia Read MoreRapidly expanding Chinese wind companies Sinovel and Goldwind are reportedly exploring the opportunity to buy the Danish wind giant Vestas.According to Jyllands-Posten’s sources, individuals in corporate finance have been drafted …
Chinese Consider Buying Vestas Read MoreCBRE Thailand has successfully located the office of Carlsberg Indochina and Carlsberg Thailand at Park Ventures Ecoplex, an eco-friendly Grade A office space in Bangkok’s CBD. In a photo release issued …
Eco-friendly Carlsberg Office in Thailand Read MoreChinese business tycoon Huang Nubo said on Tuesday 17 April that his company hopes to sign an agreement to develop a swath of land in northeast Iceland, despite initial setbacks.Last year …
Chinese Tycoon Plans Resort in Iceland Read MoreApril 18 marks the official launch in China, which was celebrated with a new Guinness World Record. This is the first time ever that an international brand has introduced a …
Carlsberg Introduces Pull-off Cap to China Read MoreBrenntag Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has announced the following promotions of Executives formerly with EAC Industrial Ingredients: Mr. Jan Dam Pedersen has been promoted as Chief Operating Officer of Brenntag Asia …
Former EAC Staff Promoted in Brenntag Read MoreWith renewed support from the Norwegian Embassy, local producer Faiza Mardzoeki is now presenting “Rumah Boneka”, the localised adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”, at the Taman Budaya Bandung on 25 and …
Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” in Bandung Read MoreThe Mekong Tourism Forum 2012 will take place in Chiang Rai on 13 and 14 June where it will address the theme, “20/20 Vision: Building on Two Decades of GMS …
Mekong Tourism Forum to Discuss Greater Mekong Sub-region Cooperation Read MoreThe European-Asean Business Centre in Thailand (EABC) organized a group visit to the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) on Wednesday 4 April. The EABC looks to strengthen strategic …
A Visit to National Science and Technology Development Agency Read More“The continuing improvement in the Chinese economy in combination with Europe’s bio-pharmaceutical capacity can help bring international innovative ideas into the Chinese bio-pharmaceutical field for the benefit of all,” said …
Danish Consul General Opens Bio-Innovation Forum Read MoreSweden and China are already collaborating within a large number of fields. According to the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing the visit will provide opportunities for dialogue with Premier Wen …
China Premier to Visit Sweden Read MoreNokia is awaiting the final permits before it begins the construction of its first manufacturing plant in Vietnam, which is scheduled to open 23 April, according to Vietnamese news site …
Nokia Set to Open Vietnam Manufacturing Center Read MoreSweden is number one in four out of ten pillars – Infrastructure and digital content, Individual usage, Business usage and Economic impacts – and is found amongst the top ten …
Sweden Number One in Global Information Technology Report Read MoreThe Foreign Minister’s Special Representative to regional peace-mediation tasks, Kimmo Kiljunen visited Myanmar and Thailand just before Easter. The purpose of the visit was to prepare an international coordination meeting on …
Finland to Accelerate Myanmar’s Peace Process Read MoreAround 80 people came together at the Danish Seamens Church on 16 April to celebrate the Danish Queen’s birthday.The celebration which usually takes place at the Danish Ambassador’s residence was hosted …
Danish Church Celebrates the Queen’s Birthday Read MoreWhen Scandinavians celebrate New Year’s Eve, it is usually with family and friends with delicious food and champagne. As the clock reaches midnight, people walk outside to enjoy spectacular views …
ScandAsia Battle Through Songkran Read MoreThe documentary “Working together for a cleaner future” is a collaboration between the Embassy of Denmark and Vietnamese ministerial and provincial partners about ways of fighting pollution at roots in …
Denmark and Vietnam in Clean Cooperate Read More