Poverty is Increasing in Denmark
More 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 MoreDanish Consulates Can´t Handle Passports from 1. October 2011
From 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 MoreIcelander in Thailand Accused of Providing Drug Mule
Brynjar 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 Visits Manila
Finnish 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 MoreChinese Wind Turbines Tested in Denmark
Assisted 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 MoreDanish Crown Prince Plans Vietnam Visit in November
HRH 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 MoreFinnish Food Week 2011 in Singapore
Text 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 MoreSwedish Vasa Cross-country Run Visits China
The 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 More17 May Celebration in Pattaya
Text 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 MoreSwedish Advocate for Biomass Energy Production in Southeast-Asia: “Untapped Goldmine”
2011 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 MoreTCM Company Applies for EU Product License
A 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 MoreTen Danes in Badminton Tournament in Thailand
One 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 MoreClimate Change the Enemy for Danish Projects
Ben 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 MoreTo Learn the Indonesia Language is the First Step
So 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 MoreDanish Novo Boosts China Funds
Novo 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 MoreFinnish Cargotec to Set up Global Center in Singapore
Cargotec, 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 MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation
Stephen 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 Positive About Danish Eldercare Au Pair
Au 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 MoreTimeshare: Phuket Steps up Fight Against Illegal Touts
A 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 MoreDanish Embassy Celebrated the Danish National Day
Text 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 Promotes PPP in Finland
The 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 MoreFinnish Biogas Producer Expands in Laos
Thai 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 MoreBoy Sells Kidney To Buy iPad 2
A 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 MoreGovernment Rules out Royal Truth Commission
The Swedish government has rejected calls for the establishment of a truth commission to investigate the King, his friends and their alleged contacts with the criminal underworld.The government had been …
Government Rules out Royal Truth Commission Read MoreFood Safety Issues Would end School Lunch Program
Although 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 MoreFirms in Beijing Plan Pay Hikes
Almost 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 MoreNorwegian Set to Launch Cheap Scandinavia Bangkok Flights
Budget 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 MoreThai 3G Deployments Boost NSN Amid Global Pressure
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has revealed that it expects revenue growth of 25% from Thailand this year thanks to the country finally getting its act together over the deployment of …
Thai 3G Deployments Boost NSN Amid Global Pressure Read MoreDenmark Eyes More Chinese Investments
Denmark hopes to attract more Chinese investors through a series of investment seminars around the country, starting Tuesday in Beijing. In pursuit of sustainable development, China’s 12th Five-Year Plan highlights …
Denmark Eyes More Chinese Investments Read MoreChinese Tennis Star Happy for Danish Coach
Jiang, who married Li in January 2006, has coached her throughout her career but he has had to take a back seat since his wife turned to Danish coach Michael …
Chinese Tennis Star Happy for Danish Coach Read MoreChinese Beer Drinkers Push Carlsberg Forward
The Danish brewer Carlsberg Group, one of the world’s premium beer makers, plans to double its global profits by 2015 in part with its expansion in the Chinese market, senior …
Chinese Beer Drinkers Push Carlsberg Forward Read MoreFilipino Nurses Receive their Finnish Nursing Degrees
On Thursday, they and 14 Philippine nurses working at surgical wards of the Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH) will graduate as nurses from the Laurea University of Applied Sciences. In …
Filipino Nurses Receive their Finnish Nursing Degrees Read MoreDancham Loses Executive Director
Katrine Praest, the young Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, has resigned from her position. And not only is she resigning from her job – the former intern at the …
Dancham Loses Executive Director Read MoreViking Wheelers – Admirals Rides in Pattaya
By Hans Henrik Melchior & Bent Laasholdt 13 Vikings turned up for the first day of the annual rides in the Pattaya area on Saturday 28 May. They were: Morten …
Viking Wheelers – Admirals Rides in Pattaya Read MoreDanish Malaysian Hot & Roll Kiosk Chain Turn to China
American Lorain Corporation, an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company based in Shandong Province, China, today announced that the Company has signed a Joint Venture Agreement …
Danish Malaysian Hot & Roll Kiosk Chain Turn to China Read MoreDanish Gay Guesthouse Owner Denies Prostitution Charge
A Danish guesthouse owner, Svend Erik Jonasson, aged 65, denied a charge of procuring prostitution during a two-day trial which ended yesterday in Siem Reap. The Dane pleaded not guilty …
Danish Gay Guesthouse Owner Denies Prostitution Charge Read MoreEnergy and Environment Partnership Between Finland and Indonesia
The Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) between Finland and Indonesia was receltly launched in the National Bio Energy Summit held in Jakarta. Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Päivi Alatalo was invited …
Energy and Environment Partnership Between Finland and Indonesia Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta to be Accredited to Malaysia
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will close during 2011. The Embassy’s activities will be phased out gradually. When the Embassy has closed, the intention is for the Embassy …
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta to be Accredited to Malaysia Read More1 Year Anniversary Celebrated in Jakarta
The climate and forest partnership between Norway and Indonesia celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, 26th May. The President’s Climate Change envoy and former minister of Environment, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar …
1 Year Anniversary Celebrated in Jakarta Read MoreFinnair’s inaugural flight Touchdown at Changi Airport
Finnair began its daily direct flights from Singapore to Helsinki yesterday 31 May. Travellers from Singapore can now take the fastest connecting route to Northern Europe via Helsinki.Finnair flights depart …
Finnair’s inaugural flight Touchdown at Changi Airport Read MoreFinnair’s Singapore Touchdown Celebration
Finnair celebrated its inaugural flight from Singapore to Helsinki yesterday evening (31 May 2011) with a cocktail reception at the beautiful, Chijmes. Finnair CEO, Mika Vehviläinen, was present especially to …
Finnair’s Singapore Touchdown Celebration Read MoreSwedish Focus on Vietnamese Corruption
At the 9th Anti-Corruption Dialogue Meeting held recently in Hanoi , Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrström warned against the “resource curse” in developing countries with abundant resources. The talk focused on corruption …
Swedish Focus on Vietnamese Corruption Read MoreFirst B2B Environment Joint Venture
The first JV partnership in the B2B Environment Programme in Indonesia has been signed. The Indonesian companies Gikoko Kogyo Indonesia and Panca Bhakti Utama signed a JV agreement together with …
First B2B Environment Joint Venture Read MoreMaersk Announces New and Upgraded Services
Maersk Line will launch a new fortnightly liner service to Papua New Guinea on May 30th. The PNG Express service will deploy two vessels: the 874 TEU Reecon Wolf and …
Maersk Announces New and Upgraded Services Read MoreAker Solutions Clinches Rig Duo to China
Norwegian oilfield services player Aker Solutions said today it has won contracts to supply complete drilling equipment packages for two new deepwater drilling rigs being built by China’s Cosco shipyard.The …
Aker Solutions Clinches Rig Duo to China Read MoreSwedish Embassy Hosted Luncheon for Press
Photo by Jessica Sjönell / Text by Embassy of Sweden in SingaporeThe Swedish Embassy has hosted a luncheon for prominent food journalists and bloggers in Singapore. A well known Swedish …
Swedish Embassy Hosted Luncheon for Press Read MoreThe Ambassador Meet Companies in Denmark
This week, Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen is in Denmark to meet Danish companies wanting to enter the Chinese market. The growing Chinese economy offers great possibilities for Danish companies who …
The Ambassador Meet Companies in Denmark Read MoreSwedish Press Reacts to Royal Strip-club Denials
The Swedish press has reacted critically to King Carl XVI Gustaf’s denials of strip-club visits and had indirect contact with organised crime, arguing that he acted too late to quell …
Swedish Press Reacts to Royal Strip-club Denials Read MoreIkea Stores Hit in Bomb Attacks
Three Ikea stores in the Netherlands, Belgium and France were evacuated on Monday following explosions, with police suspecting a connection between the suspected bomb attacks.The first explosion occurred at an …
Ikea Stores Hit in Bomb Attacks Read MoreDenmark Asks China to Resume Dialogue With Exiled Tibetans
Denmark has called upon the Chinese government to resume dialogue with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s envoys and protect the Tibetan people’s unique cultural and religious traditions. “The parliament …
Denmark Asks China to Resume Dialogue With Exiled Tibetans Read More