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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 MoreNGOs 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 MoreWhen 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 MorePattra 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 MoreAs 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 MoreThe 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 (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 MoreThe 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 MoreJørgen 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 MoreFor 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, 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 MoreIn 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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 MorePrime 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreA 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, 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 MoreThe 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 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 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 …
Maersk Seen Exercising Option for 10 More Huge Ships Read MoreThe Swedish government decided on Friday that Saab Automobile could sell its real-estate company to battle its liquidity issues. That decision gave hope to Saab employees who have been worried …
Saab Staff Upbeat on Loan News Read MoreA classic 25-year-old Chevrolet has been given an eco-friendly makeover to run on wood chips. Finnish Juha Sipila has converted his Chevrolet to power its V6 engine with a wood-burning …
Finnish Chevrolet to Run on Wood Chips Read MoreVolvo Penta, Europe’s largest industrial and marine power system provider, will target China’s emerging pleasure boat market as its growth engine in the near future, said the company’s executives. “To …
Volvo Penta to Plunge Into Segment Read MoreIn the meeting that recently took place, the Ambassador of Norway, H.E. Eivind S. Homme, complimented H.E. Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Linda Amalia Sari Gumelar for her Ministry’s …
Norwegian Ambassador Meets Indonesian Minister Read MoreThe visit took place recently in Oslo with the intent to promote further dialogue with regard to the Letter of Intent entered into by the two countries to reduce greenhouse gas …
The Indonesian Parliament’s 4th Commission Visits Norway Read MoreThe Dalai Lama arrived in Sweden late on Thursday night, after his flight from Ireland suffered a lengthy delay. “I am very pleased to be here, but today I have …
Dalai Lama Arrives for ‘Final’ Sweden Visit Read MoreSwedish furniture designer and retailer IKEA opened its first China store 15 years ago in Shanghai. Since then, the chain has expanded to seven other mainland locations, including Beijing, Guangzhou, …
IKEA Bans Proxy Buyers in Beijing, Shanghai Read MoreMaersk Line ships will switch to using low-sulfur fuel while in the Port of Singapore to reduce carbon and sulfur emissions.The Danish carrier signed the Maritime Singapore Green Pledge on …
Maersk to Switch to Low-Sulfur Fuel in Singapore Read MoreThe Danish wind turbine producer Vestas announced today that it has received an order from China of 50 MW. The order is placed by China Datang Corporation Renewable Power which …
Vestas Wins 50 MW for China Read MoreA P Moller Maersk, the world’ largest container shipping company, has said it plans to increase its fleet size in Singapore. Group CEO Nils Anderson said the number of ships …
Maersk to Increase Fleet Size in Singapore Read MoreThe 92 Annual General Meeting of Scandinavian Society Siam takes place: Tuesday 26 April 2011 Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18, Bangkok. 18.00: Biksemad (pytt i panna) and refreshments. 19.00 AGM …
Scandinavian Society Siam Announce AGM on 26 April Read MoreFinnish carrier Finnair is considering operating its flight to Hong Kong through Kazakhstan’s air corridor, a Kazakh aviation official said Monday. “Finnair has informed us that they are going to …
Finnair May Launch12 Flights to Hong Kong a Week Read MoreDenmark’s royal twins, the youngest members of the country’s 1,000 year-old monarchy, were christened in Copenhagen, the Danish capital, on Thursday. The three-month old twins, a boy and girl, are …
Royal Danish Twins Christened Read MoreAs production at Swedish carmaker Saab remains on hold due to unpaid bills, a trade association representing auto industry suppliers has claimed that the firm’s debts exceed several hundred million …
Saab Debts Top ‘Several Hundred Million’ Read MoreVietnam has recently, with Danish support, developed into a very potential market for developing climate friendly investment projects applying the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). A new report outlines the most potential …
Large Potential for CDM Projects in Vietnam Read MoreThe International Mine Awareness Day was marked on 4 April in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with a meeting of government, civil society and UN representatives to pave the way for the …
International Mine Awareness Day Read MoreCarlsberg admits they are making shortcuts by using bribes. It’s against the cooperation’s own ethical rules, but it’s also against Danish and International laws. But the reality is that one …
Carlsberg’s Vice-president Admits Using Bribes Read MoreThe Norwegian Gerhard Heiberg, a member of the International Olympic Committee, said on Wednesday that people in the West should know more about China by going to China and see …
‘Westerners Should Know More About China’ Read MoreSvalof Consulting and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) brought into the country 22 participants for the second phase of their International Training in Plant Breeding and Seed Production in …
Swedish Workshop on Plant Breeding in Manila Read MoreCarlsberg Hong Kong has launched its new integrated sport advertising and marketing campaign for Hong Kong Sevens, Rugby Fever.Created by creative advertising and marketing agency, Euro RSCG Hong Kong, the …
Carlsberg and the Hong Kong Sevens, Rugby Fever Read MoreMaersk Line , the world’s top container shipping firm, expects the largest shipping companies to acquire larger and larger vessels to drive costs down, forcing smaller rivals out of the …
Sparking Consolidation Through Buying Bigger Box Ships Read MoreCarlsberg Malaysia and Brussels Wisma Hap Seng the new beer in town called Grimbergen. Grimbergen is a contemporary abbey beer, the outcome of passion and authenticity, whose roots go back …
Carlsberg Bring Grimbergen Premium Beer To Malaysia Read MoreA 21- year old Swedish woman faced a judge at the Phuket provincial Court Monday to provide evidence that she was brutally raped by a local taxi driver. Thereby she …
Swedish Rape Victim Provide Evidence of Rape Read MoreSpyker Cars, the Dutch owner of embattled Swedish carmaker Saab, has confirmed that it is in talks to sell off Saab properties in a bid to address cashflow problems which …
Spyker Confirms Talks to Sell Saab Real Estate Read MoreA Chinese student attending school in Sweden is accused of killing his 25-year-old fellow student, Chen Hao, a woman from Shanghai, on March 31. Chen was stabbed more than 10 …
A Chinese Student is Accused of Killing Student in Sweden Read MoreSwedish mobile network giant Ericsson is the target of a writ from Chinese telecom equipment supplier ZTE, alleging patent infringement and escalating a legal dispute between the two rivals. ZTE …
Sweden’s Ericsson Sued for Patent Infringement Read MoreText and Photo by www.vikingwheelers.comNong Yai Challenge Ride was held on Sunday 3rd of April. It was a challenge already before it was started as dates was moved and it …
Viking Wheelers Nong Yai Power Challenge Read More