Nordic Young Professionals @ Le Fenix
It was quite a surprise that no less than 150(!) guests showed up for the Nordic Young Professionals Party at Le Fenix Hotel on 26 August 2011. We were five …
Nordic Young Professionals @ Le Fenix Read MoreVolvo: Solid First Year Under Geely
Despite concerns that Volvo Car Corp’s sales could tumble after its purchase by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co last August, the Swedish brand has registered solid growth. In the first …
Volvo: Solid First Year Under Geely Read MoreRitt Bjerregaard visited Beijing and Shanghai
Denmark’s Ambassador-at-Large for Trade and Investments with China, Ritt Bjerregaard, visited last week Beijing and Shanghai. Her weeklong tour ended Sunday.Upon her arrival she was on 22 August welcomed at …
Ritt Bjerregaard visited Beijing and Shanghai Read MoreSwedes Train for Beijing Marathon
The Swedish embassy in Beijing invites Swedish runners at all levels, from beginner to experienced, to train for the upcoming Beijing Marathon with a 10-week running camp through Oct 16. There …
Swedes Train for Beijing Marathon Read MoreMetso to Shift Focus in China to Service
Metso Corp, the Finnish supplier of services in the pulp and paper industries, will shift its focus in China from production to services in the next 10 years. That’s according …
Metso to Shift Focus in China to Service Read MoreElections in Denmark on 15 September
Denmark’s Prime Minister announced Friday that the country will hold general elections on Sept. 15, 2011, by which it will elect members to the Folketing, the Danish national parliament.The coming …
Elections in Denmark on 15 September Read MoreDanish Man Found Dead on Phuket
The body of an expat carrying a Danish passport was found early today by villagers in Chalong, on Phuket. A Honda motorcycle was nearby. The man’s body was being taken …
Danish Man Found Dead on Phuket Read MoreThe National Day of Mourning in Pattaya
Sunday 21 August was the The National Day of Mourning after the terrorist attacked in Oslo and Utøya. This was highlighted in the worship service at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. …
The National Day of Mourning in Pattaya Read MoreDanish Embassy Boosts Efforts in Health in Burma
The Danish Embassy in Banghkok has during August signed two new contracts with international NGOs working in Burma / Myanmar. Common to all projects is that they are part of …
Danish Embassy Boosts Efforts in Health in Burma Read MoreFlybe Nordic Starts Operating 30 October
Flybe Nordic – new regional Scandinavian airline owned by British Flybe and Finnair – will start operating on 30 October 2011 serving the Nordic and Baltic countries, says Finnair. Almost all …
Flybe Nordic Starts Operating 30 October Read MoreNordic Investment Bank Celebrates 25 Years in China
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) celebrated on 22 August 2011 the 25 Year Anniversary of co-operation between NIB and the People’s Republic of China. NIB operations with China started in 1985, when …
Nordic Investment Bank Celebrates 25 Years in China Read MoreVolvo to Build Regional Truck Hub in Thailand
Volvo will make Thailand its regional truck and bus production hub, Burint Opassetthakul, vice-president for Volvo Truck & Bus (Thailand) Co. Ltd., told Bangkok Post. Volvo has two Southeast Asian …
Volvo to Build Regional Truck Hub in Thailand Read MoreDenmark’s Princess Marie Pregnant
Danish Prince Joachim and his French-born wife, Princess Marie, are expecting their second child, the royal court announced on Wednesday. “The birth is expected to take place at the national …
Denmark’s Princess Marie Pregnant Read MoreSymposium on Sino-Danish University Collaboration
Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) held its second symposium on 24 August in Copenhagen with participation from both Chinese and Danish academics. The SDC, which aims to conduct …
Symposium on Sino-Danish University Collaboration Read MoreTrio of Swedes Gains Guest Success with Gastro Bar in Bangkok
The beginning of year 2010 marked the start of a “new” journey for the three Swedes behind Flow Cocktail in Thailand with the opening of Hyde & Seek Gastro Bar …
Trio of Swedes Gains Guest Success with Gastro Bar in Bangkok Read MoreWhy Should I Work for Your Company?
Around 30 members of the four Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand were quiet as mice when Tom Sorensen, Grant Thornton Thailand, told about the job candidate who during the …
Why Should I Work for Your Company? Read MoreViking Wheelers Annual Trip to Khao Yai
Tour arranged by Morten Luxhoi, story by Henrik Friis Viking Wheelers arranged their annual trip to Khao Yai during Mother’s day long holiday on 12-14 August 2011. Viking Wheelers lucky …
Viking Wheelers Annual Trip to Khao Yai Read MoreDenmark to Build Huge Tropical Park
Near the Danish town of Slagelse on Zealand in Denmark, it is planned to build a huge tropical adventure park. The tropical park will be established under a huge glass …
Denmark to Build Huge Tropical Park Read MoreNorwegian Church on Wheels in Bangkok
On Friday, August 26 2011 at 17 o´clock the Norwegian Church in Thailand will present “The Church on wheels” in front of the police station at the beginning of Khao …
Norwegian Church on Wheels in Bangkok Read MoreConference on Foreign Investments in Sweden
Foreign investment creates jobs and growth in Sweden. For the third consecutive year, investment promoters from all over Sweden will meet in Stockholm for a conference on foreign investment organized by …
Conference on Foreign Investments in Sweden Read MoreNew Volvo Brand Strategy Revealed
Volvo Car Corporation today announced a new global brand strategy – “Designed Around You” – as an important part of the brand’s global revitalization plan. At the press conference in Beijing, …
New Volvo Brand Strategy Revealed Read MoreUpgraded Submarine Returns from Sweden
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) on Tuesday 16 August 2011 welcomed home the RSS Archer, its first Archer-class submarine. Chief of Navy, Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng, and other senior …
Upgraded Submarine Returns from Sweden Read MoreSwedish Majesties Turned Away from German Restaurant
A red-faced restaurant owner in southern Germany admitted on Sunday she had turned away Sweden’s king and queen when they asked for a table after failing to recognise them. Nadine …
Swedish Majesties Turned Away from German Restaurant Read MoreSwedish Crown Princess Victoria Pregnant
The Swedish Royal Court says Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are expecting their first child. Royal Court spokesman Annika Sonnerberg said on Wednesday that 34-year-old Victoria and Prince Daniel …
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria Pregnant Read MoreNorwegians Commemorized Massacre Victims
Norwegian residents in Thailand and Singapore on Sunday paid tribute to the victims of the Norway massacre at the service in the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. The day before, on Saturday, survivors …
Norwegians Commemorized Massacre Victims Read MoreSwedish MP Meets Thailand’s New Prime Minister
Kent Härstedt, Member of the Swedish Parliament representing the Social Democrats, met with Thailand’s new Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, August 20, 2011 at 10.00 as one of the very first international …
Swedish MP Meets Thailand’s New Prime Minister Read MoreWelcome to Phuket: Swede Robbed of B1 million on Day One
A couple who moved into their new Phuket home in a quiet neighborhood yesterday have already reported their house being burgled – and losing valuables totaling about one million baht …
Welcome to Phuket: Swede Robbed of B1 million on Day One Read MoreTragedy Made Her a Stronger Person
Darunida Kristin Madsen is less than 150 cm tall, has long, black hair and narrow eyes. She looks like most Asians. Sitting in the hotels chair where she works as …
Tragedy Made Her a Stronger Person Read MoreDancham Networking with Beer, Food and Birthday Cake
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand organized the networking evening on 17 August 2011 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Sukhumvit Soi 15. About 70 guests showed up. Søren …
Dancham Networking with Beer, Food and Birthday Cake Read MoreReady to Conquer the World
Thai-Swedish Emma Johansson seems like a girl who can do everything she wants. She loves to go to school. What annoys her most is if something interrupts her studies such …
Ready to Conquer the World Read MoreAsian and European Lessons for the Middle East?
By Shada Islam *).As the Arab spring turns into summer and autumn, European and Asian policymakers can share experiences with their Arab counterparts on the democratic transformation of former communist …
Asian and European Lessons for the Middle East? Read More
Phraya Vasuthep: The Good Danish Soldier of Fortune
Major General Gustav Schau – known in Thailand as Phraya Vasuthep – started in 1897 building up the Royal Thai Provincial Gendarmerie – an elite military police force under Interior …
Phraya Vasuthep: The Good Danish Soldier of Fortune Read MoreNorwegian and Singaporean Scientists Crack Quantum Cryptography
Researchers in Singapore and Norway have teamed up to create a device that can crack Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a technique for securing digital communication originally designed to foil hackers.QKD …
Norwegian and Singaporean Scientists Crack Quantum Cryptography Read MoreSwede Probed for Leaving Baby Outside US Eatery
A Swedish mother has been accused of child abuse in the United States for leaving her one-year-old in a pram outside a restaurant. The incident took place last Friday outside …
Swede Probed for Leaving Baby Outside US Eatery Read MoreFinnair’s Attractive Deals at NATAS Travel Fair
Plan your dream holiday ahead with Finnair’s attractive deals at the upcoming NATAS Fair from 26 to 28 August 2011 at the Singapore Expo. These include flights to cities like …
Finnair’s Attractive Deals at NATAS Travel Fair Read MorePhuket’s Swedish Murder Suspects May Not do ‘Hard’ Time
The Swedish duo charged with the August 1 murder of Maksim Schantz would likely serve out their sentences in Sweden, a consular official told the Phuket Gazette. Johan Sebastian Ljung, …
Phuket’s Swedish Murder Suspects May Not do ‘Hard’ Time Read MoreNew fresh Crowns to Saab After New Issue
The owner of Saab Automobile, Swedish Auto- mobile is now preparing a new issue. This according to a press release. The new issue is the second one in two weeks. …
New fresh Crowns to Saab After New Issue Read MoreFinn Zaps Brit With Stun Gun In Central Pattaya
An British man was zapped with a stun gun by a Finn while he was in the hotel with his Thai wife. The victim did not know the suspect and …
Finn Zaps Brit With Stun Gun In Central Pattaya Read MoreSwedish Pedophile Dies in Phnom Penh Hospital
A 64-year-old Swedish man, Johan Abrihim Escori, jailed since 2009 on child sex charges in Cambodia, died Sunday at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital in Phnom Penh, a prison officially and a …
Swedish Pedophile Dies in Phnom Penh Hospital Read MoreThe Missing Key Witness
The court hearing in the case against Mr. Kim Eriksson Sirawan ended last week, but his defense lawyer can still submit a closing statement in writing which will be taken …
The Missing Key Witness Read MoreDanish Support to Vietnamese Farmers
The Agricultural Development Denmark Asia (ADDA) Integrated Pest Management project is helping farmers become less dependent on pesticides. ADDA is working with 11,000 Vietnamese vegetable farmers, allowing them to select …
Danish Support to Vietnamese Farmers Read MoreSAS Most Punctual Airline
Scandinavian Airlines is the world’s most punctual airline. In July, 91.48% of all SAS flights arrived on time. For the past three years SAS has been Europe’s most punctual airline …
SAS Most Punctual Airline Read MoreSwedes Arrested at Ya Ice and Marijuana Party
Two Swedish men, Mr Ulf Inge Morgan Bersgen, age 36, with a year and a half expired visa and Mr Joel Malik Nordin, age 33, and two Thai women were …
Swedes Arrested at Ya Ice and Marijuana Party Read MoreNokia, China Mobile Open the Windows
Nokia Corp plans to introduce phones using Microsoft Corp’s Windows operating system, based on China Mobile Ltd’s self-developed third generation (3G) mobile networks in the near future, said the company’s …
Nokia, China Mobile Open the Windows Read MoreFewer Foreign Berry Pickers This Year
This year, significantly fewer berry pickers from outside the EU have arrived in Sweden since the requirements on the berry businesses has been tightened. After years of scandals with exploited …
Fewer Foreign Berry Pickers This Year Read MoreVolvo Cuts Safety Features on India Market
In a bid to increase its automobile market share in India, Volvo has announced that it will make more low specification versions of its range available, with fewer safety features …
Volvo Cuts Safety Features on India Market Read MoreThe Danish People is the richest in Scandinavia
The Danish people is the richest among Nordic nations. Danes are even richer than the Swedes and not to forget Norway. This shows a study by bank Nordea published today. The survey …
The Danish People is the richest in Scandinavia Read MoreSuicide Risk is Higher in Denmark
The number of psychiatric patients who, after psychiatric treatment, end up killing themselves is 18 times higher in Denmark than in Sweden.This is evident from a new study of psychiatry …
Suicide Risk is Higher in Denmark Read MoreNorway Concerned About the Re-imprisonment of Father Ly
“Norway is very concerned about the re-imprisonment of Father Ly in Vietnam,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs. The 65-year old Catholic priest Nguyen …
Norway Concerned About the Re-imprisonment of Father Ly Read MoreFinn Exec Praises Quality of Thai-made Isuzus
Finnish customers have come to believe that the quality of Thai-made pickup trucks are “almost the same” as those vehicles manufactured in Japan, according to Timo Vaaranen, chief executive of …
Finn Exec Praises Quality of Thai-made Isuzus Read More