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Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia HE Mrs Ewa Polano will tomorrow, Tuesday 14 June 2011, sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Construction Development Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Public …
Sweden and Indonesia to Sign Sustainable Construction Agreement Read MoreSweden has a long and very succcessful record of environmentally sustainable planning and construction, and is looking to share experiences and cooperate with Indonesia in this field. Tomorrow 14 June …
MOU to Enhance Cooperation on Sustainable Construction Read MoreRecenrly, a group of nine students from Fudan University, one of China’s most prestigious universities, visited the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai. Though they study different subjects, these students are …
Students from Nordic Society visit Consulate General Read MoreIn an attempt to revive the ailing local garment industry, the Textiles Development Board (GTDO) started to draft a 5-year Garment Plan which should attract more players in the garments …
Philippines: Treading the Needle Read MoreThe Head of Trade, at the Danish Embassy in Malaysia, Mrs. Helle Myrthue will be in Denmark between the 9th and the 17th of June 2011.Companies and associations interrested in gaining …
Advisor Ready to Tell Danes About Malaysia Read MoreThe Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl Bildt, visited Singapore on 4-5 June. He participated in a major international conference on security and defence policy in Asia, the Shangri-La …
Visit by the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Read MoreA tourist bus with fifty Chinese tourists on their way from Finland to Denmark went off the road near Arboga west of Stockholm this afternoon.Around twenty people have been taken …
Bus in Accident with Chinese Tourists Read MoreTUI Nordic, a leading Scandinavian tour operator, is urging Thai hotels to diversify their client base, saying too large a share for any one particular group could make some guests …
Scandinavian Operator Warns Against Group Dominance Read MoreNine players from Zambia and Georgia and a Singaporean man accused of bribing them went on trial Thursday in a match-fixing investigation that has rocked the Finnish football league. The …
A Singaporean Man Accused of Bribing in Finland Read MoreThe Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) plans to investigate Chinese company Huawei following claims from Swedish trade union Unionen that the company is not adhering to Swedish employment law. “The Migration …
Bullying Claim Prompts Probe of Chinese IT Firm Read MoreCash-strapped Swedish carmaker Saab stopped production on Wednesday due to a lack of spare parts, only two weeks after restarting production lines.“The productions line stopped yesterday afternoon. We were working …
Saab Production Grinds to a New Halt Read MoreVolvo Car Corporation starts production of the Volvo C30 Electric to leasing customers in Europe. The Volvo C30 Electric has now left the product development stage. Initial deliveries to leasing …
Starts Production of the Volvo C30 Electric Read MoreThe Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong held the Annual General Meeting on 1 June 2011 at Club Lusitano. The new Board of Directors were elected as follow: Chairman: …
Derek Anthony – New Chairman of Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Read MoreTroubled Swedish carmaker Saab said on Thursday that production remained halted in a “hiccup” as the company and its suppliers restocked components after a seven-week stoppage which ended two weeks …
Saab’s Production Stop affects its Supplier Base Read MoreChinese fans of new French Open champion Li Na have another reason to be happy as the worldNo 4 has confirmed her participation at this year’s China Open, which will …
Caroline Wozniacki and Li to Play in Beijing Read MoreOfficials and experts from Shenzhen, China, were in Denmark to boost trade and attract investment in high-technology, new energy and other emerging industries, on Monday. “We expect to experience much …
Shenzhen Seeks Danish Investment Read MoreThe Danish Planet Saigon is a club for Danes in Saigon organizing social activities for its members. The most important activity is organizing Danish lessons for Danish children over three …
Danish Constitution Day in HCMC by Danish Planet Saigon Read MoreFrom 1 January 2012, new Danish passports must contain digital photos, fingerprints and signatures. In this way the security against forgery and misuse of passports is strengthened considerably. Present passports …
New Danish Passports Biometric from New Year 2012 Read MoreEmployees at the Swedish branch of Chinese electronics giant Huawei have been subjected to threats, harassment and public punishment from senior staff, according to a report from Sveriges Radio (SR).Huawei …
Chinese IT Firm ‘Bullies’ Swedish Workers Read MoreA Cambodian court on Tuesday sentenced a Danish owner of the gay guesthouse Seven Inn to eight years in prison for providing his young male guesthouse staff for sex with tourists, a judge …
Danish Man Jailed Over Sex Tourism in Cambodia Read MoreThe BI-Fudan MBA program celebrated its fifteenth anniversary on June 4, 2011. In attendance was former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, who delivered an extensive keynote speech about environment, …
Walking the Path of Hope Read MoreThe intention is that the magazine will include lifestyle issues, because they do not want to cram too much Pandora into their customers, says Marketing Director Mikkel Berg. But the response …
Pandora A Step Further The Digital Era Read MoreSwedish-Dutch chemical group Akzo Nobel said on Monday it had formed a partnership with China’s Quangxi CAVA for the supply of a key ingredient in paints from 2014.“By entering into …
Akzo Nobel Signs China Partnership Read MoreViet Nam News spoke to Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom on the occasion of his country’s National Day today.“The Embassy has assisted in the development of the Bai Bang pulp and …
Sweden Keen to Boost trade, Co-operation Read MoreMore and more Danes live a life in poverty. In seven years the number of persons with an income below OECD’ poverty line has increased by 55 per cent.In 2009, …
Poverty is Increasing in Denmark Read MoreFrom 1 October 2011 you need to go to the Embassy in Bangkok if you need a new passport. From 1 October 2011, new Danish passports must contain digital photos, …
Danish Consulates Can´t Handle Passports from 1. October 2011 Read MoreBrynjar Mettinisson, who is currently in custody in Bangkok on suspicion of drug violations, is accused of having attempted to find a drug mule for an Arabian man, with whom …
Icelander in Thailand Accused of Providing Drug Mule Read MoreFinnish State Secretary Pettri Torstilla is in Manila for bilateral talks. Earlier in May, Ambassador Angie Sta. Catalina addressed Helsinki high level seminar on Finland-Philippines trade and investments opportunities. Finns find …
Finnish State Secretary Visits Manila Read MoreAssisted by Invest in Denmark, Chinese Envision Energy opened a Global Innovation Centre in Denmark in March 2010. Now, only a about a year later, the Chinese wind energy company …
Chinese Wind Turbines Tested in Denmark Read MoreHRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is hoping to visit Vietnam in November this year as part of the celebrations to mark the 40 year aniversary of the relationship between …
Danish Crown Prince Plans Vietnam Visit in November Read MoreText by the Finnish Embassy in Singapore / Photo by Yahoo News SingaporeFor the Finnish Food Week 2011 in Singapore, the Goodwood Park Hotel’s award-winning European restaurant, Gordon Grill, is …
Finnish Food Week 2011 in Singapore Read MoreThe fifth China Changchun Summer Relaxation Festival will give the people of the Northeast China city a bustling and joyful summer this year. The government of Changchun, the capital of …
Swedish Vasa Cross-country Run Visits China Read MoreText and Photo by the Norwegian Church in PattayaGuests poured into the Norwegian Seamen’s’ Church in Pattaya like never before to join the 17 May celebrations. The breakfast was joined …
17 May Celebration in Pattaya Read More2011 has reminded us all with emphasis that the energy supply is one of the world’s most critical questions. And the substitution of fossil fuels with climate-friendly alternatives is clearly …
Swedish Advocate for Biomass Energy Production in Southeast-Asia: “Untapped Goldmine” Read MoreA traditional Chinese medicine company based in northwest China’s Gansu province on Wednesday applied for a product license from the Swedish drug administration, becoming the first traditional Chinese medicine producer …
TCM Company Applies for EU Product License Read MoreOne of the many Danish players is 22 year old Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, an upcoming talent. He plays mix-double and men’s double, at the SCG Thailand OGPG he will be …
Ten Danes in Badminton Tournament in Thailand Read MoreBen Tree is a resource rich province in the Mekong Delta – the food chamber of Vietnam. For more than 18 years, Denmark has been supporting activities in the province, …
Climate Change the Enemy for Danish Projects Read MoreSo prominent in the activities of gathering participants and alumni of Indonesian courses to citizens of Norway, Oslo Embassy held in the auditorium of the Embassy building, Fritzners gate 12, …
To Learn the Indonesia Language is the First Step Read MoreNovo Nordisk A/S will boost investment in China to preserve its dominance in the world’s largest market after rival Sanofi SA made a new foray amid an effort by the …
Danish Novo Boosts China Funds Read MoreCargotec, a provider of cargo handling solutions, will establish a global competence center for container terminals development in Singapore, the company said in a press release on June 1. The …
Finnish Cargotec to Set up Global Center in Singapore Read MoreStephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreAu pairs mostly positive about ‘eldercare au pair’ rule change, but wouldn’t say no to more language lessons and money Elderly couples with live-in au pairs could soon be a …
Au Pairs Positive About Danish Eldercare Au Pair Read MoreAlthough the school lunch program started by netizens has helped improve some rural students’ nutrition, concerns over food safety and other factors still threaten the grassroots campaign. “I am worried …
Food Safety Issues Would end School Lunch Program Read MoreAlmost every company in Beijing – Chinese and foreign-owned – have or will hike monthly salaries for workers during 2011, a survey has found. More than half of 500 enterprises …
Firms in Beijing Plan Pay Hikes Read MoreBudget airline Norwegian is planning to launch direct flights from Scandinavi to Bangkok and from Stockholm to New York from the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013, the company has …
Norwegian Set to Launch Cheap Scandinavia Bangkok Flights Read MoreA multi-agency task force will be set up to investigate timeshare companies operating in Phuket, especially Patong. Tasked with investigating the companies, their workers and any officials involved in allowing …
Timeshare: Phuket Steps up Fight Against Illegal Touts Read MoreText and Photo by the Danish Embassy in BeijingFriday 3rd June, the Danish Embassy in Beijing celebrated the Danish National Day with a reception at the residence of the Danish …
Danish Embassy Celebrated the Danish National Day Read MoreThe Philippine Embassy in Finland promoted the government’s Public- Private Partnership (PPP) Program during the 1st High Level Seminar on Philippine-Finish Bilateral Relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.The …
The Philippine Embassy Promotes PPP in Finland Read MoreThai Biogas Energy (TBEC) plans to invest about US$4 million to set up a second biogas plant in Laos and is looking for further opportunities in Vietnam and Cambodia. The …
Finnish Biogas Producer Expands in Laos Read MoreA 17-year old boy from China has made headlines for what he did just to be able to get his hands on an iPad 2. The boy, identified as Xiao …
Boy Sells Kidney To Buy iPad 2 Read More