China Aid Floods Cambodia
A steady rise of new dams in Cambodia is becoming a platform for the country’s prime minister to showcase where the Southeast Asian kingdom’s ties with China – a late …
China Aid Floods Cambodia Read MoreCooperation Between Sweden and Cambodia
The Royal Government of Sweden has decided to set up an Embassy in Cambodia to boost up the ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries – Sweden and …
Cooperation Between Sweden and Cambodia Read MoreVestas Wins Order for 25 Turbines From China
Reuters reported that Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas won an order for 25 turbines for a wind park in China and highlighting its success in winning business in the world …
Vestas Wins Order for 25 Turbines From China Read MoreEurope Dominates Singles to Win Royal Trophy
Europe dominated Sunday’s singles matches to produce an unlikely comeback over Asia and defend its Royal Trophy title with a 9-7 victory at the Black Mountain Golf Club.Asia needed 2 …
Europe Dominates Singles to Win Royal Trophy Read MoreDanish Consulate Signs New Agreement
After a period of friendly dialog and business discussions, The Danish consulate in Chongqing and the district government of Tongliang signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is aiming to …
Danish Consulate Signs New Agreement Read MoreOrkla Confirms Elkem Sales Talks
Norwegian industrial concern Orkla confirmed on Monday that it’s in negotiations to sell the silicon-related operations of its metals company Elkem to China National Bluestar. Elkem employees quickly expressed concerns …
Orkla Confirms Elkem Sales Talks Read MoreDanish Sub-supplier Opens Chinese Factory
The Danish sub-supplier to the wind industry, Maskinfabrikken Silkeborg Spåntagning A/S, signed a MoU with the district, as the company expects to opens its first Chinese factory in Tongliang in …
Danish Sub-supplier Opens Chinese Factory Read MorePrincess Mary Of Denmark Gives Birth To Twins
Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark have become the proud parents of twins, a boy and a girl. Prince Frederik referred to the twins as “a miracle times of …
Princess Mary Of Denmark Gives Birth To Twins Read MoreFilipino-Danes Want to Play for The Phillipenes
Philipine football team manager Dan Palami said yesterday that a Filipino-Danish soccer player, who plays for Denmark’s national team and another Fil-Danish, who is with a professional club team, have …
Filipino-Danes Want to Play for The Phillipenes Read MoreEurope and Asia Tied 2-2 at Royal Trophy
Europe’s playing captain Colin Montgomerie teamed with Rhys Davies of Wales to win their foursomes match in the Royal Trophy on Friday, leaving Europe and Asia tied 2-2 after the …
Europe and Asia Tied 2-2 at Royal Trophy Read MoreSweden’s Volvo Cars Increases Sales in 2010
After two straight years of slumping sales, Sweden’s Volvo Cars bounced back in 2010 despite continued weakness in the US.Global sales grew 11.2 percent to 373,525 compared with 334,808 in …
Sweden’s Volvo Cars Increases Sales in 2010 Read MoreAsia Takes 6-2 Lead Over Europe at Royal Trophy
Asia swept all four points in the fourballs on Saturday to build a 6-2 lead over Europe in the three-day Royal Trophy match play golf tournament.Asia needs only 2 points …
Asia Takes 6-2 Lead Over Europe at Royal Trophy Read MoreThe Puzzling Closure in Malaysia
Sweden to close embassy in KL Sweden is closing five embassies worldwide in 2011: Buenos Aires, Brussels, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and Luanda. The official reason is budget cuts. “This painful …
The Puzzling Closure in Malaysia Read MoreNew “Swedish” Royal Trophy Venue Attracts Huge Crowds
With the first four editions of the Royal Trophy attracting large crowds, it was a bold step by organisers to move this popular matchplay tournament away from the Bangkok area …
New “Swedish” Royal Trophy Venue Attracts Huge Crowds Read MoreZen and the Art of Doing Business
Knowing the lay of the Chinese mainland is vitally important for Peter Trampe, business development director for ISS Facility Services in China. The cities may appear modern on the outside, …
Zen and the Art of Doing Business Read MoreBuilding on ‘Scandinavian Style’
Scandinavian furnishers ride on Chinese popularity in booming property market China’s home furnishing business, dominated by “Eurostyle”, is set to ride on the country’s booming property market. Chinese homeowners’ preference for …
Building on ‘Scandinavian Style’ Read MoreMikael Hemniti Winther new Danish Ambassador to Thailand
After a long career with the Danish foreign service and intimate knowledge of Sout East Asia, 50 years old Mikael Hemniti Winther has been appointed as Denmark’s new Ambassador to …
Mikael Hemniti Winther new Danish Ambassador to Thailand Read MoreIndonesian Faces Death Penalty on Danish Embassy Plot
An Indonesian militant went on trial on Thursday to face charges of plotting to attack the Danish embassy in Jakarta in revenge for the cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed published …
Indonesian Faces Death Penalty on Danish Embassy Plot Read MoreVolvo Recalls Imported Cars in China
Volvo is recalling 135 units of its XC60 vehicles in China to fix seat problems that could pose safety risks, a statement from China’s quality inspection authority said Tuesday. The …
Volvo Recalls Imported Cars in China Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Maersk Line Loses Market Shares
The world’s largest container line is still based in Denmark. But A.P.Møller-Mærsk’s Maersk Line has been losing market shares since 2005. This appears of the newsletter Alphaliner.Since September 2005 Maersk …
Maersk Line Loses Market Shares Read MoreChina to Build Trade Centre in Thailand
More than 70,000 Chinese traders are expected to operate in the China City Complex in Bangkok, helping them miss levies on products shipped directly from China, the China Daily said, …
China to Build Trade Centre in Thailand Read MoreStenson Swaps Snow Plough for Golf Buggy
Colin Montgomerie will captain another European side when the Royal Trophy gets under way in Thailand today at Black Mountain in Thailand, with Europe looking for a fourth victory. After …
Stenson Swaps Snow Plough for Golf Buggy Read MoreH&M: Good Guys or Bad Guys?
Ever wondered where your clothes come from? This short article is the result of some research about the inadequate way that H&M monitors its factories, despite having a good Code …
H&M: Good Guys or Bad Guys? Read MoreJunta to Target 3,000 Cell Phones
Burma’s military regime is preparing to intercept more than 3,000 GSM and CDMA phones belonging to politicians, businessmen, social activists, artists and media personnel, according to an official from the …
Junta to Target 3,000 Cell Phones Read MoreHong Kong’s 40 Richest All Billionaires
Hong Kong’s 40 wealthiest tycoons are all billionaires again, according to the latest Forbes Asia Hong Kong 40 Richest list. In 2010, only 34 boasted a ten-figure net worth. The …
Hong Kong’s 40 Richest All Billionaires Read MorePhuket Foreign Property Sales to Grow 25%
Real estate sales to foreigners in Phuket are expected to grow 25 per cent this year to 5 billion baht, according to property development firm Seacon. Nevertheless, sales are …
Phuket Foreign Property Sales to Grow 25% Read MoreNew Danish Networking Association in Hua Hin
Steve is the man behind HuaHinDK.com – Danish Networking Hua Hin. On the 10th of December 2010, he launched the website to kickstart the new Danish association in Thailand. Already, …
New Danish Networking Association in Hua Hin Read MoreIndia Worst for Stomach Ailments But…
The Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (Smittskyddsinstitutet, SMI) has list the countries where travellers are most likely to be affected by diarrhea and vomiting, according to newspaper Dagens Nyheter. …
India Worst for Stomach Ailments But… Read MoreEdfors Gains Home Advantage in Thailand
The 35-year-old Swede will be enjoying home advantage of a different kind having splashed out on a plush villa at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Thailand’s Hua Hin, the …
Edfors Gains Home Advantage in Thailand Read More“Danish” Therapeutic Center Helps Children
The Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC) known as Breaking Barriers for Children (BBC) provides free services for children with disabilities and their families. It is designed to uplift the …
“Danish” Therapeutic Center Helps Children Read MoreQatar Airways Increases Capacity to Copenhagen
Qatar Airways is to increase capacity on the Copenhagen, effective March 27 – the start of the Northern Summer 2011 flying schedules. With flights to the Danish capital increasing to …
Qatar Airways Increases Capacity to Copenhagen Read MoreNorwegian Air and Finnair Getting Closer
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Europe’s fourth-largest discount carrier, expects to reach a cooperation agreement on feeder traffic with Finnair Oyj in the first quarter. “We’re working on it and we …
Norwegian Air and Finnair Getting Closer Read MoreAirport Launch Check-in From Makkasan Station
Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has officially launched its Airport Link and check-in service from downtown Makkasan station.Permanent Secretary for Transport Supoj Saplom said that while the service is now fully operational, …
Airport Launch Check-in From Makkasan Station Read MoreSeveral Finns Injured by Fireworks in Thailand
The Finnish tabloid Ilta-Sanomat reported on Tuesday that at least 16 Finns had been injured during a fireworks display in Khanom in southern Thailand last week. According to the paper …
Several Finns Injured by Fireworks in Thailand Read More
First Cozy DanCham Networking in Hua Hin
It was a remarkable night with Danish residents and visitors in Hua Hin. The first DanCham Networking in Hua Hin was arranged at the Mondo Vino Wine Shop and co-sponsored …
First Cozy DanCham Networking in Hua Hin Read MoreSwedish Style in Chinese Homes
I was confused, happy and sad. I didn’t know if I was going to enjoy living in Beijing. Everything was so different from the life I had back in Sweden,” …
Swedish Style in Chinese Homes Read MoreDane Wins Best Game in Thailand Award
The 43-year-old Torben Rudgaard from Denmark received the prices at a big award show at the Government Centre of Thailand. “We have been working 30 people for eight months to …
Dane Wins Best Game in Thailand Award Read MoreThe ‘Danish’ Tachin Railway
A special railway line from Banghkok to Samut Songkram has an unknown Danish background. On the 10th of June 1906, a fishing boat under sails approached a fishing village called …
The ‘Danish’ Tachin Railway Read MoreFollow-up With Attempted Kidnapping Of Norwegian Millionaire
Following the arrest of the 5 men that had pretended to be police officers when trying to kidnap Norwegian real-estate millionaire Mr. Svein Tore Holtekjoelen in Pattaya, on the early …
Follow-up With Attempted Kidnapping Of Norwegian Millionaire Read MoreBruun Rasmussen Sees 500 % Growth in China
The trend is obvious. The Chinese are buying Chinese art and craft art for millions of kroner. This year we have a turnover of 24 mio. kr. in the Chinese …
Bruun Rasmussen Sees 500 % Growth in China Read MoreDanish Fireworks Designer in New Year Contest in Thailand
The 19 year old Patrick Højgaard Thomsen is the youngest professional fireworks designer in the World. On New Years Eve on 31 December 2010 he will represents Denmark at the …
Danish Fireworks Designer in New Year Contest in Thailand Read MoreVestas China Picks up With Old Customer
Vestas has received an order for 49.3 MW from Chongli Construction Investment Huashi Wind Power Company Ltd., who placed its first-ever wind turbine order of 49.3 MW with Vestas back …
Vestas China Picks up With Old Customer Read MoreDanfoss-Sanhua Can Double Your Air-con Savings
The effect of your air-conditioning can be doubled if it is installed with a unique device made by Danfoss-Sanhua. This device, a sort of “heart” for an air conditioner, is …
Danfoss-Sanhua Can Double Your Air-con Savings Read MoreDanish Project Hit by Corruption
A senior official in Ca Mau was arrested 24 Dec for embezzling and turning a blind eye to wrongdoings causing a loss of $200,000 to a state budget meant to …
Danish Project Hit by Corruption Read MoreCarlsberg Now The Largest Chongqing Shareholder
On 10 June 2010, the Carlsberg Group announced that it had agreed, subject to certain conditions, to increase its shareholding in Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd from 17.46% to 29.71%, thereby …
Carlsberg Now The Largest Chongqing Shareholder Read MoreFinnish Kone Banking on Aggressive Expansion
Thailand’s elevator and escalator market next year is banking on aggressive expansion of the residential and hotel market with expected growth of up to 20%, says Marc Spiegel, managing director …
Finnish Kone Banking on Aggressive Expansion Read MoreFalck Acquisitions in the USA
The emergency and healthcare company Falck has acquired the Californian ambulance company Care with 700 employees in Los Angeles and Orange County. The big Danish service company is also closing …
Falck Acquisitions in the USA Read MoreVolvo Weighs new Plant in China in Two Years
The Swedish auto maker Volvo, now owned by Chinese group Geely, wants to open a new assembly plant in China in two years, the Volvo chief executive said Monday. “We …
Volvo Weighs new Plant in China in Two Years Read MoreTsunami Warning System Defended
Tourism operators in southern provinces have urged the government to stress to travellers that they should believe in the tsunami warning system and not fortune tellers. Some travellers, mainly Thais, …
Tsunami Warning System Defended Read MoreScania Drivers Triumph at Contest
Haulage and bus companies have begun to recognise that their drivers are their single most important asset following the successful completion of the Scania Driver Competition 2010 in Thailand. Vichai …
Scania Drivers Triumph at Contest Read More