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The Standing Committee on Transport and Communications of the Norwegian Parliament recently visited Singapore. The Committee wanted to gain insight into Singapore’s comprehensive, systematic and long term planning of its infrastructure, …
Norwegian Transport and Communications Committee Visits Singapore Read MoreA ground breaking ceremony for a community house was recently organized in Quang Thanh Commune. This activity is under the project Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change and Policy Linkages in Thua …
Finland Support New Community Shelter Read MoreFormer director of Helsinki Police Traffic Safety Unit , Mr. Heikki Seppä, is now working as a consultant in Vietnam`s Road Safety Project. A five-week assignment will soon be over, …
Finnish Insight into the Vietnamese Traffic Read MoreA “media barometer” study for 2010 shows Thailand’s freedom of expression remains curbed by laws such as the Internal Security Act and lese majeste law. This does not include widespread …
Thai Journalists Face Threats to Freedom Read MoreThe Thai Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar was officially launched at the Siam Paragon, Bangkok at 8am today. HRH Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided ovewr the openingHosted by the diplomatic …
Thai Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar Officially Launched Read MoreThe annual Thai Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is back. Hosted by the diplomatic wives together with the Thai Red Cross Society, the event is set to be held this coming …
Red Cross Diplomatic Bazaar Read MoreIn 2010 EAC, The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S, achieved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, EBITDA, of DKK 329 million, which was below the DKK 360 million which …
Disappointing EAC operating profit Read MoreThailand has won the title of ‘Best Tourist Country’ for the 9th year running from Grand Travel Award, Sweden’s most prestigious tourism industry award, after the kingdom outperformed all other …
Thailand Named ‘Best Tourist Country’ in Sweden Read MoreSydbank (Schweiz) AG is planning a visit to Shanghai and Beijing in March. The two executives undertaking the round trip are Ann Sofie Hansen and Brian Mattich Brian is a …
Sydbank to Visit Shanghai and Beijing Read MoreThe two divisions of EAC, Plumrose and Santa Fe, are to be developed into independent and autonomous entities.On Saturday, March 24, EAC shareholders will be presented with an aggressive growth …
EAC Towards Fragmentation Read MoreSwedish carmaker Volvo hopes to become a global luxury brand and turn China into a major manufacturing base by investing $10-$11 billion over the next five years, a report said …
Volvo Unveils China Investment Plans Read MoreOn the invitation of Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson, the Swedish Minister for Integration Erik Ullenhag recently met with Filipino community representatives. Present during the meeting were …
Swedish Minister Assures the Filipino Community Read MoreQ: According to a survey by a Chinese newspaper last year, among 20 Chinese mayors, about two-thirds, think “the Danish Example” illustrates the best way to pursue low-carbon urban development. …
The Danish Model of Low-carbon Cities Read MoreChina’s Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) announced Wednesday that it had purchased all equipment and technologies from a Swedish transmission plant for 31 million euros (about 42.5 million U.S. …
China’s BAIC Buys Assets of Swedish Transmission Plant Read MoreThe Philippine Island’s governor has fired the police chief who led the investigation in the Norwegian-Filipino case. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia was unhappy with Chief of Police Erson Digal’s efforts whilst …
Police Chief Fired After the Norwegian-Filipino Arrest Read MoreNorwegian negotiators were reporting a “breakthrough” on Tuesday after a week of peace talks between the two sides of the Philippines’ 40-year-long internal strife. They reportedly made significant progress in …
‘Breakthrough’ in Philippines Talks Read MoreChinese officials say Volvo Car Corp. plans a manufacturing base in the western Chinese city of Chengdu as it aims for expansion in the world’s biggest auto market following its …
Volvo Planning Factory in Western China’s Chengdu Read MoreFilipino seamen, especially Ilonggos, are urged to fill the global shortage of qualified seafarers. Stein Eriksen, President of the Philippine-Norway Business Council said there is a bigger opportunity for qualified …
Global Maritime Industry Need the Filipinos Read MoreTourist police raided the scam call centre office that was running over an internet shop by a European gang who used internet overseas calling to defraud the victims abroad. Approximately …
Swedish and Norwegian Call Centre Gang Apprehended Read MoreBrides and grooms where you are might not be able to get fries with their vows but there are a number of other ways to tie the knot on a tight …
Celebrate Your Wedding at McDonald’s Read MoreThe EU-China Year of Youth officially opened today at a big opening ceremony. Present at the ceremony were Premier Wen Jiabao and Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen. On Wednesday the …
Year of Youth Launched in Beijing Read More2010 was a turnaround year for A.P.Møller-Mærsk. For the first time, Denmark’s largest company now announces its expectations for 2011 which are a lower profit than the year before. In …
A.P.Møller-Mærsk Delivers Record Profit Read MoreA Finnish tourist is recovering from a gash to his arm after fighting off two young thugs who attacked him with a knife in the heart of Phuket Town before …
Finnish National Fights off Knife-wielding Thugs Read MoreD’Pelican Inn Pub and Restaurant hosted the monthly traditional Swedish Pea Soup last 17 February 2011. Friends and colleagues came to savour the freshly cooked pea soup by Mr. Tom Norrdell, …
Peasoup at D’Pelican Inn Read More
The arrival of six Gripen jet fighters today will usher in a modern era for the Royal Thai Air Force, commander Itthaporn Subhawong says. The air force will take delivery …
New Era for Thai Air Force With Swedish Jets Read MoreAccording to our passionate Azkal (the Philippine national football team) followers and researchers, there are about 33 identified half foreign bred Filipinos in the list of the Philippine Football Federation. Some …
Danish Additions Make the Philippines Look Formidable Read MoreThe Swedish foreign ministry believes that around 100 Swedes were in Christchurch, New Zealand at the time of a major earthquake, but confirmed that there are currently no reports of …
Foreign ministry: 100 Swedes in NZ quake zone Read MoreVietnam and Denmark have developed a fruitful cooperation in the field of research and technology development over the past many years. Most recently, the launching of a new three year …
Danish Ambassador Met With Minister of Science Read MoreThe Indonesian architecture company PT Pandega Desain Weharima is exploring a partnership with the Danish company Site A/S. The goal is to introduce energy conservation to new and existing buildings …
Danish Company Enter Indonesias Energy Market Read MoreJust a week after the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore welcomed its first female priest, its Norwegian counterpart did the same. Reverend Eva Marie Jansvik was inaugurated into the Norwegian …
Eva Marie Jansvik New Norwegian Priest Read MoreHa Noi-Vung Tau Brewery Co, a joint venture between the Denmark-based Carlsberg and State-owned Ha Noi Beer and Beverage Corp (Habeco), opened a brewery in Ba Ria-Vung Tau last month.The …
New Carlsberg Brewery in Vietnam Read MoreFive tourists returning home from a holiday in Phuket were killed yesterday morning when their minivan slammed into the back of an 18-wheel truck on a highway in Cha-am District, …
Five Tourists Die in Cha-am Horror Crash Read MoreIt was a wonderfully intense buzzing in the air at Linda’s Restaurant in Jomtien on Wednesday 9th. of February at the Ladies Lunch. 26 ladies from Norway, Sweden and Thailand …
Successful Expats Ladies Lunch in Pattaya Read MoreThe Philippines is the latest market in Asia to welcome Pandora, which designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and modern jewelry at affordable prices. Jetting in from Singapore for the opening …
Pandora’s Box of Jewelry Opens in Manila Read MoreDenmark’s ISS is looking to raise around $2.4 billion from a stock market listing in which its private equity owners will keep their shares in the outsourcing group and use …
ISS Plans $2.4 bln IPO to Pay Down Debt Read MoreSwedish carmaker Volvo, owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has finalised its decision to make Volvo cars in southwestern China, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. …
Volvo to Make Cars in Southwestern China Read MoreSweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt has said that planned closure of the embassies in Vietnam and in Malaysia, among others, can not be avoided through organizational changes or greater efficiency. …
Embassy Closures Can’t be Avoided: Bildt Read MoreA two-day seminar on, “Media, Extremism & Freedom of Expression” jointly organized by the Oslo University, Norway and University of Indonesia (UI) held in Jakarta called upon media to avoid …
Focus on Media, Extremism & Freedom of Expression Read MoreMr. Christoffer Berg, Minister Counsellor of the Swedish Embassy, together with Mr. Sutti Manokitjarunman, General Manager of Electrolux Thailand, jointly inaugurated the opening of Electrolux Home Inspiration Centre on Wednesday, …
Electrolux Home Inspiration Centre Opens in Bangkok Read MoreIn Numbeo’s survey (http://www.numbeo.com/), New York is used as the base city for the index and scores 100 points, with all cities compared against New York and currency movements measured …
Norway Still the Most Expensive Country Read MoreThis is the remark of Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Pekka Hyvonen during the New Year talk with Vietnam Business Forum reporter Nguyen Mai about economic and cultural cooperation relations between …
Finnish Ambassador: Vietnamese People Work Hard Read MoreWednesday 16 the Thai-Swedish Chamber, Danish-Thai Chamber, Thai Norwegian Chamber or Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce joined forces and invited their members to Networking at the British Club Bangkok. Some …
Nordic Networking at the British Club Read MoreA Thai woman reportedly jumped to her death after a drinking session with her Danish boyfriend. Khun Somkuan aged 35 is alleged to have jumped from the 9th floor balcony …
Dane’s Girlfriend Jump to Her Death Read More
Designers Field had Grand Opening in Silom Thursday 17. The company is founded by the two Danes, Kenn Thaysen and Julie Ploger. Local media and potential custumers found their way …
Scandinavian Design now in Silom Read MoreBack home in Norway, only fans with a long memory know his name and music. But when Per Øystein Sørensen toured the Philippines last week, he was greeted as a …
Finding Fame in the Philippines Read MoreNorway is hosting peace talks this week between the government of the Philippines and communist rebels, in a new effort to end their 40-year conflict.Norwegian deputy foreign minister Espen Barth …
Norway Hosts Philippines Peace Talks Read MoreReports of assault and sexual abuse from Thai women, among others, who come to Sweden to be with Swedish men have become increasingly common, according to a new report.In 2009, 552 women …
Rise in Abuse of Thai Wifes in Sweden Read MoreThe injured Dane in Phuket, Johnny Boye Frendø, is recovering at the Vachira Phuket Hospital.The 44 year-old Dane was hit by a car Friday 11 is getting better. Most of …
Dane’s Condition Improving Read More
Danish designer kitchen KVIK celebrated on Wednesday 16 February 2011 the official opening of the new showroom in Hua Hin with a party for friends and business relatives. The owner …
Danish Kvik Kitchen Showroom Opening in Hua Hin Read MoreA boat accident in Vietnam’s scenic Halong Bay has cost the lives of twelve tourists. Among them two Swedes. The names of the victims that has been officially confirmed is …
Names of Boat Accident Victims Released Read More