Pilgrim Hopping on the Band Wagon
The start of the Year of the Rabbit is getting Western designers all excited about using the bunny theme. You certainly will not see a Bunny Girl walking around, but …
Pilgrim Hopping on the Band Wagon Read MoreNorwegian held for murder of 6 year-old girl
Police arrested the Norwegian, Sven Erik Berger, 49 and his Philippine girlfriend, Karen Castro Esdrelon, 24 at the Mactan airport last Saturday night, after seeing their resemblance to the sketches …
Norwegian held for murder of 6 year-old girl Read MoreSwedish Social Democrats Meet Aung San Suu Kyi
Two Swedish politicians, Urban Ahlin and Olle Thorell, visited last week the Burmese opposition politician Aung San Suu Kyi in the home where she was held in custody for many …
Swedish Social Democrats Meet Aung San Suu Kyi Read MoreAn Exceptional Platform for Danish Industry in China
The House of the Danish Industry Foundation in Beijing, China, which is completed in a few years, is a great representative for future sustainable buildings in China. The House …
An Exceptional Platform for Danish Industry in China Read MoreSwine flu vaccine causing sleep disorder not sold in Vietnam
An influenza A/H1N1 vaccine found to increase risk of a sleeping disorder among children is yet to be sold in Vietnam, a health official said Thursday. Nguyen Van Binh, chief …
Swine flu vaccine causing sleep disorder not sold in Vietnam Read MoreThe Arrested Couple Claims Innocence
Sven-Erik Berger, 49 and fiancee Karen Esdrelon, 24 believe witnesses are lying and arguing the police did not allow them to prove their innocence, according to the Norwegian online newspaper, …
The Arrested Couple Claims Innocence Read MoreDane in Critical Condition after Accident in Phuket
Johnny Boye Frendø from Denmark was hit by a car on Friday when bicycling between Phuket town and Patong beach. One of his friends, Ecco Ravesloot happened to be near …
Dane in Critical Condition after Accident in Phuket Read MoreKhun Charnchai Charuvastr, Vice President of the Danish-Thai Chamber, Passed Away
Khun Charnchai Charuvastr, Vice President of the Danish-Thai Chamber, passed away on Friday 11 February 2011 from a heart attack. He was 65. President Peter E. Romhild, writes the following …
Khun Charnchai Charuvastr, Vice President of the Danish-Thai Chamber, Passed Away Read MoreNew Carlsberg Campaign for Singapore F1 GP
With Singapore Formula 1 GP Night Race around the corner, Carlsberg launches its integrated marketing campaign entitled Carlsberg Best Night Experience.Carlsberg is giving a chance to win the Best NIght …
New Carlsberg Campaign for Singapore F1 GP Read MoreSingapore Scientist Wins Prestigious Danish Award
Guillaume Drillet works with copepods. He looks at them under his microscope, millions of little crustaceans, swimming around themselves and each other and he writes down what they do, how …
Singapore Scientist Wins Prestigious Danish Award Read More‘Travel to Dictatorships Helps Destroy Them’: CEO
Pär Kjellin, the CEO of leading Swedish travel package operator Apollo, has argued that travel and tourism to countries with authoritarian regimes helps to undermine them. Kjellin argued on Thursday …
‘Travel to Dictatorships Helps Destroy Them’: CEO Read MoreBurmese Video Journalist Given 13 Years in Jail
Burma’s new government under Prime Minister Thein Sein must put an end to the former military junta’s despicable policy of imprisoning independent journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. …
Burmese Video Journalist Given 13 Years in Jail Read MoreNo Cases After H1N1 Vaccination in Vietnam
The health department in Hanoi has had no reported cases of narcolepsy after the World Health Organization introduced the Pandemrix-vaccination. According to Nguyen Nhat Cam, from the Preventive Medicine Center …
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Denmark Had the Largest Increase of Nordic Tourists to Thailand
Thailand continues to attract more Danish tourists. Among the Nordic countries, Denmark and Norway were sending more tourists to Thailand in 2010. Sweden and Finland declined in numbers. According to …
Denmark Had the Largest Increase of Nordic Tourists to Thailand Read MoreNew Cases of Swine Flu in Vietnam
Vietnam has recorded 96 cases of influenza A/H1N1 infection, including one death, since the beginning of this year, the Department of Preventive Health reported Tuesday according to Thanh Nien News. Hanoi …
New Cases of Swine Flu in Vietnam Read MoreFirst Lady Wears Cheap Swedish H&M Dress
First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on NBC’s “Today” Show this morning to discuss topics ranging from Egypt’s uprising to Sasha and Malia’s non-existent Facebook accounts. But the important question: Did …
First Lady Wears Cheap Swedish H&M Dress Read MoreNokia ‘On a Burning Platform,’ CEO Warns in Memo
World-leading mobile phone company Nokia is “standing on a burning platform,” surrounded by a “blazing fire” of competition, new company head Stephen Elop said in an internal memo obtained by …
Nokia ‘On a Burning Platform,’ CEO Warns in Memo Read MoreWith a Little Help From the Ambassador
Ambassador Mikael H. Winther participated recently in the opening of the Danish company Pressalits new factory in Thailand, which more specificly is located in the Amata City Industry Park in …
With a Little Help From the Ambassador Read MoreThe Right to a Cool Kitchen
The man behind the new shop in Hua Hin is the 51 year old Ole Frendesen. Back in Denmark, the dynamic businessman has sold Kvik kitchens from his own shop for …
The Right to a Cool Kitchen Read MoreWeddings, Deaths and Everything In Between
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok one early morning. Consul Birgit Brantenberg has hardly reached her desk, before the phone starts ringing. It is a fellow Norwegian desperately begging to borrow money …
Weddings, Deaths and Everything In Between Read MoreVisit by Minister of the Swedish Defence
Swedish Minister of Defence, Mr. Sten Tolgfors, has paid a visit to Singapore. He met his colleague, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr. Teo Chee Hean, as well …
Visit by Minister of the Swedish Defence Read MoreSwedish Royal Couple Visiting Thailand
The Swedish royal couple, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are currently visiting Thailand. On Thursday February 10, 2011 the Royals attended the 100 year Jubilee of the National Scout Organisation …
Swedish Royal Couple Visiting Thailand Read MoreThe Fisheries Law: Bringing It to Life
Since 1999 Norway and Vietnam have cooperated on the project to establish and implement the Vietnamese Fisheries Law. The last annual meeting for phase 2 of the project was held …
The Fisheries Law: Bringing It to Life Read MoreVote in Finnish Elections
Voting in advance in the Finnish parliamentary elections 2011 is possible in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya. In Lao PDR voting takes place in Vientiane and in Cambodia in Phnom Penh. …
Vote in Finnish Elections Read MoreA More Visible Scandinavian Society
Less than a week after his election, Bo Lundqvist – the new President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines – is now actively exploring ways to improve the SSP. One of …
A More Visible Scandinavian Society Read MoreGrowing Chinese Interest for Danish Fasion
2010 was a great year for the Danish fashion industry. Not only did the industry reach a record high export level, increasing its export earnings by 11,4 %, it also …
Growing Chinese Interest for Danish Fasion Read MoreWärtsilä Finds New CEO in China
Wärtsilä Corporation Changes in management 10 February 2011 at 9.30 a.m. EET Wärtsilä’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr Björn Rosengren M.Sc. (Tech.), born 1959, as the new President and …
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How Maersk Got Back to Making Money Again
Maersk Line lost money every day for almost a year. Michel Deleuran, Sr. Vice President Maersk Line, explained at a Nordic Chambers Dinner Talk on Tuesday 08 February 2011 how …
How Maersk Got Back to Making Money Again Read MoreDanish Gymnasts Visits Overseas Family School in Singapore
The National Danish Performance Team visited Saturday 5 February 2011 the International Overseas Family School in Singapore showing the Singaporeans the best of Danish gymnastics. The performance at the Overseas …
Danish Gymnasts Visits Overseas Family School in Singapore Read MoreSwedcham in Hong Kong 25th Anniversary Internship Grant
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011. To mark the occasion, the Chamber will award a HK$100,000 Anniversary Internship Grant to a recently …
Swedcham in Hong Kong 25th Anniversary Internship Grant Read MoreSuccessful Swedish Visit to Indonesia
The Swedish official visit to Indonesia ended February 8. The meetings had focused on environmental issues. Both Sweden and Indonesia recognize the need for green technology in order to deal …
Successful Swedish Visit to Indonesia Read MoreSupport Action on Vietnam Climate Change
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Nordic Development Fund are to help Vietnam draw up and implement detailed climate change action plans for key cities and government departments, the …
Support Action on Vietnam Climate Change Read MoreWorld Vision Supports Food Security Project
The World Vision Laos and the agriculture and forestry service of Khammouane province signed on 4 February a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start the food security project. The MoU …
World Vision Supports Food Security Project Read MoreFrom Manila to the Grassy Field of Sweden
Short but significant was the visit of Korea Scout Association President Dr Kang Young Joong to one of the Scout troops of Ticket to Life (TTL) in Manila, Philippines after …
From Manila to the Grassy Field of Sweden Read MoreJysk: the Poor Man’s Ikea
The iconic Billy bookcase from Ikea helped transform the Swedish retailer into a global giant, cemented its reputation as the go-to source for stylish, inexpensive knock-down furniture, and made Ikea’s …
Jysk: the Poor Man’s Ikea Read MoreFinnair’s Asian Traffic Grew by Over 7%
Finnair’s Asian traffic, measured in passenger kilometres, grew by just over 7% in January compared with January the previous year. Scheduled traffic grew by just over 5% and traffic overall …
Finnair’s Asian Traffic Grew by Over 7% Read MoreNokia Starts Releasing E7
Nokia´s latest approach to the business segment is the E7 handset. Nokia begins shipping to pre-order costumers in Finland this week.The launch of the E7 will take place in three …
Nokia Starts Releasing E7 Read MoreTelenor Shares on the Up on Asia
Telenor ASA, the Nordic region’s largest phone company, rose the most in two months in Oslo trading after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates. Telenor climbed as much as …
Telenor Shares on the Up on Asia Read MoreCocaine Killed Swedish Beer Dynasty Heir
“His heart could not take any more,” Ulf Spendrup wrote in a letter to the company’s employees, according to the Expressen daily. Jon Spendrup died in New York City on …
Cocaine Killed Swedish Beer Dynasty Heir Read MoreThe Green Turtles Urho, Hilja and Hertta
Those cute little turtles must have touched the heart of the young Finnish ladies as three of those green turtles were adopted and given the Finnish names Urho, Hilja and …
The Green Turtles Urho, Hilja and Hertta Read MoreNew President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines
Bo Lundqvist has been elected as new President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines at the Annual General Meeting last Wednesday. The AGM took place at L’entrecote restaurant in Taguig City, …
New President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines Read MoreSweden Talks Environment in Indonesia
Ewa Björling, the Swedish Minister of Trade had a busy schedule yesterday, discussing concepts like the Swedish Sustainable City and Eco Airport with the Minister for Public Works, Djoko Kirmanto …
Sweden Talks Environment in Indonesia Read MoreIndonesia Fails to Meet Deadline in Bilateral Agreement
Indonesia missed the 1st January deadline to implement a two-year ban on deforestation as agreed with Norway. The US$1 billion forest conservation deal was signed in May 2010. According to …
Indonesia Fails to Meet Deadline in Bilateral Agreement Read More“Thai” Dengue Fever Rises Among Swedes
Dengue fever is becoming more and more widespread among the Swedish population due largely to to increasing numbers travelling on holiday to Thailand. The tropical disease is affecting more and …
“Thai” Dengue Fever Rises Among Swedes Read MoreNorwegians Pledge for Landmine Project
The Norwegian People’s Aid organisation has signed an agreement with the Cambodian Mine Action Centre to fund a one-year research project aimed at collecting detailed information about landmines and explosive …
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Priest Awarded Scandinavian Citizen of the Year
Norwegian Priest Jan Olav Johannessen and his wife Tone has been announced Scandinavian Citizen of the Year 2011. The announcement took place at the Annual Party of Scandinavian Expats Club …
Priest Awarded Scandinavian Citizen of the Year Read MoreDanish Subsidiaries Creates New Jobs in Thailand
Danish subsidiaries in Thailand created 19.269 new jobs from 2007 to 2009. The most significant growth was seen in the ”transportation and telecommunication” sector. A 110% growth rate is shown, …
Danish Subsidiaries Creates New Jobs in Thailand Read MoreLuang Prabang named Top City
UK tourist magazine Wanderlust has named Luang Prabang of Laos top city for tourists for 2011, according to the daily Pasaxon. The Lao language newspaper published on its front page …
Luang Prabang named Top City Read More
Skipper Niels Shares Sailing Insights from Phuket
Danish Skipper Niels Degenkolw shrugs his shoulders when reading this dramatic report from the last race day of the 2010 Six Senses Phuket Raceweek: ‘An enormous storm descended on Phuket …
Skipper Niels Shares Sailing Insights from Phuket Read MoreMary Narayanan: 40 Years of Serving Denmark
In the newly renovated spaces of the Danish Embassy in Singapore, Personal Assistant Mary Narayanan enjoys her new private office. Even though she is truly a people’s person, she also …
Mary Narayanan: 40 Years of Serving Denmark Read More