SWEA Kuala Lumpur Easter Lunch
Easter Lunch is a traditional event of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association in Kuala Lumpur. The Easter Lunch this year was held at Monica Grill on the 20 April 2011. …
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SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner
SWEA’s annual Easter Dinner took this year place in Bangkok at Stable Lodge on the 22 April 2011 where 38 Swedes gathered for celebrating Easter in a friendly atmosphere. The …
SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner Read MoreStockholm Bus Station Opens Arlanda Check-in
In line with several other capital cities around Europe, flyers on certain airlines will be able to check in long before reaching the airport itself, P4 Radio Stockholm reports.At the …
Stockholm Bus Station Opens Arlanda Check-in Read MoreFinnair to Invest in New Cargo Airline
Nordic carrier Finnair Saturday said it has decided to invest, as a minority shareholder, in a new cargo airline based out of Finland to augment its current cargo capacity and …
Finnair to Invest in New Cargo Airline Read MoreChina and Norway Towards Ships Running on LNG
Cooperation between Guangzhou Diesel Engine Factory and the Norwegian maritime research institute Marintek has led to the development of an innovative LNG ship engine soon ready for the Chinese market. …
China and Norway Towards Ships Running on LNG Read MoreIFU Reopens for Investments in Thailand
IFU, the Danish Investment fund for developing countries, reopens for co-investments with Danish companies in Thailand. This gives Danish companies interested in doing business in Thailand the opportunity to partner …
IFU Reopens for Investments in Thailand Read MoreDouble daily flights On Bangkok – Jakarta Route
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, will increase flights on its Bangkok-Jakarta route to a double daily service starting 17 June 2011. The new flight will operate using the airline’s Boeing …
Double daily flights On Bangkok – Jakarta Route Read MoreStormy Viking Cup Finale
It was an unexpected end for the Viking Cup match yesterday as the KL Vikings played against their opponents the Hong Kong Vikings. The KL Vikings were leading with 1-0 as the score …
Stormy Viking Cup Finale Read MoreViking Cup Beer Galore
As it is a Viking Cup tradition, every year after the long string of matches with various opponents, the one affair all the players practically wait for is the Beer …
Viking Cup Beer Galore Read MoreAccept the Offer or We Walk
The former Danish company Danisco´s shareholders must decide soon whether to accept a $5.9 billion buyout offer from DuPont , its chief executive told them on Thursday, implying that she …
Accept the Offer or We Walk Read MorePattaya: Charity Jam Concert Sunday
The Scandinavian Expat Club Pattaya welcomes you to the season’s biggest Charity concert this coming Sunday! Why? Because they have a dream. Yes- it’s still possible here in 2011 to …
Pattaya: Charity Jam Concert Sunday Read MoreNGO’s Backs Vietnam’s Proposal on Xayaburi
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said Wednesday Laos’ controversial Xayaburi dam project should be extended for 10 years pending thorough research on cross-border environmental and economic impacts.Jake …
NGO’s Backs Vietnam’s Proposal on Xayaburi Read MoreKrabi’s Danish Gold and Diamonds Expert
Lars Krog Rasmussen is standing by one of his many lockers. He is trying to help out a couple. The husband wants to to buy his wife a new bracelet. …
Krabi’s Danish Gold and Diamonds Expert Read MoreNorwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia
Emerson Process Management, Stavanger, Norway, has reported it has made two senior announcements within its Roxar Software Solutions (RSS) division – Morten Tønnesen is to become vice president, business development …
Norwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia Read MoreNew Carlsberg Manager – New Brands
Carlsberg recently unveiled its brand new positioning, sporting a novel face and voice that the brand believes will speak to a younger market. It’s something its general manager Bart Lim …
New Carlsberg Manager – New Brands Read MoreDamco Opens New Warehouse in Vietnam
Damco, one of the world’s leading freight forwarding companies, opened a new logistic and distribution center in the southern province of Binh Duong on April 20, to meet the increasing …
Damco Opens New Warehouse in Vietnam Read MoreWartsila Design to Be Built in Malaysia
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has signed a contract with Nam Cheong Dockyard of Miri, Malaysia, which will build a Wärtsilä Ship Design (WSD) multi-purpose platform supply vessel …
Wartsila Design to Be Built in Malaysia Read MoreSwedish Domsjö Sold to Aditya Birla Group
Thai Rayon Public Company (Thailand) and Indo Bharat Rayon (Indonesia) has acquired Sweden-based speciality pulp and bio-refinery company Domsjo Fabriker for about Rs 1,500 crore ($340 million). The two companies …
Swedish Domsjö Sold to Aditya Birla Group Read MoreDtac Owners Downgrade Singapore Listing Status
Shareholders of Total Access Communication PCL, Thailand’s second largest mobile phone operator by subscribers, Thursday approved a plan to change its listing status on the main board of the Singapore …
Dtac Owners Downgrade Singapore Listing Status Read MoreGerman & Nordic HanseTag Party
The 7th annual HanseTag with the German Business Association and Nordic Chamber of Commerce in HCMC was a beer, music and a colorful party event held on the 16th of …
German & Nordic HanseTag Party Read MoreViking Cup 2011
The much anticipated annual Viking Cup 2011 kicked off yesterday,Thursday 21 April, with a welcome party with buffet dinner and drinks at the Pullman King Power Hotel. After a time …
Viking Cup 2011 Read MoreThai Boy and his Mother Drowns in Norway
4 found dead after small boat disappears during short trip off Norwegian coast. The bodies of three adults and a child have been found in the water off the coast …
Thai Boy and his Mother Drowns in Norway Read MoreVolvo Unveils Concept Universe Car
Today, at the Shanghai Auto Show, Volvo Cars visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian design, inspired by Chinese philosophy. Concept Universe is Volvo’s most luxurious creation ever, and the brand’s answer …
Volvo Unveils Concept Universe Car Read MoreDalai Lama on One-day Visit to Denmark
Buddhist spiritual leader gives talks about management and the meaning of life The religious leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, visited Copenhagen yesterday only a month after announcing he is …
Dalai Lama on One-day Visit to Denmark Read MoreMOL and Danish Hafnia to Operate in Singapore
On the 1st of May, “Straits Tankers Pte Ltd”, a MOL and Hafnia Management strategic J/V set up in Singapore, will be ready to market 25 coated LR1’s, entered into …
MOL and Danish Hafnia to Operate in Singapore Read MoreVietnamese Tra Fish Faces Nasty Trick, Once Again
The false information released at “Pangasius Lie” by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the program broadcasted on German television one month ago, has made the demand for tra fish in …
Vietnamese Tra Fish Faces Nasty Trick, Once Again Read MoreTelenor Fire Unitech Wireless Chief
Norway-based telecom major Telenor has asked Sanjay Chandra, chairman of its Indian arm Unitech Wireless and co-accused in the case involving award of second generation (2G) telecom spectrum, to step …
Telenor Fire Unitech Wireless Chief Read More‘EIB Behind Saab Property Deal Delay’
Beleaguered Swedish carmaker Saab Automobile remains in limbo pending confirmation of a deal to sell property holdings to raise cash, as the European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking further assurances, …
‘EIB Behind Saab Property Deal Delay’ Read MoreCambodia Officials Meet Donor Groups
NGOs and foreign governments have come out forcefully against the proposed law, which many say would create burdensome registration requirements and allow the government to shut down civil society groups …
Cambodia Officials Meet Donor Groups Read MoreVolvo Under Fire for Shanghai Show ‘Babes’
When Volvo opened their display for the press at the Auto Shanghai 2011 fair in China there were a number of women in evening dresses, high heels and immaculate make …
Volvo Under Fire for Shanghai Show ‘Babes’ Read MoreYES to Denmark
Pattra Chantarachote a.k.a. Pukky is an 18-year-old Thai student who is preparing herself for an entire year to spend in the country of her choice, Denmark.“I think the people in …
YES to Denmark Read MoreBrothers Enjoy Global Environment at UWC
As the Bocker brothers sat down to talk with me about living in Singapore and about their school United World College, it was quite apparent that Karl, 15, Adam, 13, …
Brothers Enjoy Global Environment at UWC Read MoreMore Chinese Students Study in Denmark
The number of Chinese students at Danish universities has increased by 43 percent in the last three years.473 Chinese students got a residence permit in 2010 to study at a …
More Chinese Students Study in Denmark Read MoreVolvo Recalls 82 Faulty Trucks in China
Volvo (China) Investment Co Ltd will recall 82 of its imported trucks on the Chinese mainland starting on Friday due to defects in their steering system, China’s quality watchdog said …
Volvo Recalls 82 Faulty Trucks in China Read MoreTCM Firm Counting on Swedish Support
The Foci Pharmaceutical Company, based in the city of Lanzhou in Gansu province, is applying for the Swedish drug administration to authorize one of its products, a pill-form of concentrated …
TCM Firm Counting on Swedish Support Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller Book Launch at CBS
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller is launching his new book, “How Asia Can Shape the World” 10th of May 2011 at Copenhagen Business School.The book describes and explains how and why Asia …
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller Book Launch at CBS Read MoreHow Many Boobs Will be Sold Tonight?
For the third Tuesday night in a row the Swedish TV channel 5 will show an episode of the series “Plastikturisterna “(The Plastic Tourist). The Danish “Destination Beauty” invited a …
How Many Boobs Will be Sold Tonight? Read MoreSwedish Minister of Health and Social Affairs in Kuala Lumpur
Swedish Minister of Health and Social Affairs, H.E. Mr. Göran Hägglund, visited Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur 3-5 April. Minister Hägglund was leading a Swedish business delegation consisting of some 15 …
Swedish Minister of Health and Social Affairs in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreOpening of the Home Away From Home Exhibition
In celebration of International Friendship Day, Singapore Discovery Centre launched the “Home Away From Home” exhibition. The Royal Norwegian Embassy was given the privilege of introducing Norway to Singaporean school …
Opening of the Home Away From Home Exhibition Read MoreNorwegian Peace Envoy Pays Courtesy Call to Malacañang Palace
The Norwegian Peace Facilitation Team recently met with President Benigno S. Aquino III. The Norwegian team was lead by Special Envoy for the Peace Process, Ambassador Ture Lundh and the Norwegian …
Norwegian Peace Envoy Pays Courtesy Call to Malacañang Palace Read MoreNew Pilot on Residence Permits at the Embassy
The Embassy in Manila has now started a new pilot where the Embassy also handles applications for some types of Residence Permits to Norway. The Pilot Project will last for …
New Pilot on Residence Permits at the Embassy Read MoreCall For Proposals to Contribute to Judicial Reforms
The third component of the Justice Partnership Program (JPP), the Justice Initiatives Facilitation Fund (JIFF), has launched its 2nd call for proposals with deadline 29 April to invite interested NGOs …
Call For Proposals to Contribute to Judicial Reforms Read MoreThai PM Confirms Election in June or July
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva reiterated on Monday that the government will hold an election in June or early July, as promised. Chairing a meeting of the Youth Volunteers Network for …
Thai PM Confirms Election in June or July Read MorePolice Will Boost Rescue Skills
The police involved in Thursday’s shooting spree and hostage drama in Bangkok are not skilled in hostage rescue, national police chief Wichean Potephosree says. He said the officers had received …
Police Will Boost Rescue Skills Read MoreAditya Birla Group Buys Swedish Domsjo Fiber
The Indian Aditya Birla group on Monday announced the acquisition of Sweden-based Domsjo Fiber, a leading Swedish speciality pulp and bio-refinery company for $ 340 million from a Swedish consortium. …
Aditya Birla Group Buys Swedish Domsjo Fiber Read MoreFinns Look to Cut Open Ethanol Opportunities
A Finnish technology leader is eager to cultivate the world’s most modern ethanol manufacturing technology in Vietnam. The Finnish embassy’s Finland Trade Centre (Finpro) reported that Chempolis Ltd, which provides …
Finns Look to Cut Open Ethanol Opportunities Read MoreDanish Ambassador Visits Shandong
Danish Ambassador, Friis Arne Petersen participated with other European colleagues in a trip to Shandong Province. Saturday 9th of April to Sunday 10th of April, Vice Foreign Minister Madam Fu …
Danish Ambassador Visits Shandong Read MoreMovie Star Jackie Chan Praises Norwegian Salmon
The world famous actor Jackie Chan recently promoted Norwegian Salmon with chef Nobu Matsuhisa when Nobu restaurant opened in Beijing. The Norwegian Seafood Export Council provided a range of seafood products …
Movie Star Jackie Chan Praises Norwegian Salmon Read MoreH&M Releases Conscious Actions Sustainability Report
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions SustainabilityReport for 2010. “I want our customers always to feel that we doour best to ensure that the …
H&M Releases Conscious Actions Sustainability Report Read MoreMaersk Seen Exercising Option for 10 More Huge Ships
Maersk said it would most likely exercise its option in June to order 10 more huge container ships to be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering at a cost …
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