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The Danish funk big band, MI22, was warmly welcomed at the Hué Festival 2010, where they received great acclaim after their 3 performances at the festival’s western stage. Funk and …
Danish Big Band Did Well in Hué Read MoreIt smells like wood. And it looks a little like a forest, made from large pieces of pine tree and bamboo. Norway’s contribution to the World EXPO in Shanghai is …
Norway: Put Nature into the City Read MoreTUI Nordic Chief Executive Christian Clemens announced that the charter operations to Thailand for the winter 2010 will increase the capacity by 30% from the previous year up to a …
TUI Nordic Increase Winter Capacity to Thailand With 30% Read MoreIt is evident for Scandinavians that Knut Ngo, Swedish Trade Council’s man in Singapore, has a Scandinavian first name. But since he looks Asian new people meeting him there first …
Investment Advice from Knut Ngo, Swedish Trade Council’s Man in Singapore Read MoreThe Natural Resources and Environment Ministry (NREM) has announced that it is including 1,406 villages in 22 provinces as part of a National Earthquake Relief Plan. These villages, located …
Thailand Prepares for Earthquakes Read MoreThe National Police’s counterterrorism unit arrested two more suspects following successful raids in Central Java in which it netted three terror suspects, one of whom topped the authorities’ most-wanted list, …
Danish Embassy Plot: More Suspects Arrested in Terror Raids Read MoreThe number of dengue fever known cases in Phuket is soaring, according to the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO). PPHO Director Narinrach Pichyakamin said figures released by the PPHO …
Dengue Fever Spreading in Phuket Read MoreIndia’s Cabinet has approved pushing for the former head of Union Carbide to be extradited over the toxic gas leak in 1984 that killed an estimated 15,000 people. Public ire …
Bhopal Disaster: India to Try to Extradite Ex-Union Carbide Head Read MoreDrug seizures and production/cultivation of illicit substances have surged in Myanmar, particularly in rural Shan and Karen states, where ethnic rebels and poor communities continue to fight the military-junta over …
Drug Production & Seizures Surge Dramatically in Burma Read MoreFlemming H. Laursen is angry and frustrated. Ignoring and overruling his protests, the Filipino court has decided to tear down his island resort – despite the fact that he runs …
Danish Investor Rages Against Filipino Government Read MoreZhejiang Geely, parent of Geely Automobile Holdings, which aims to take over the Swedish premier brand in the third quarter, plans to make the Volvo XC60 sport utility vehicle in …
Geely to Sell 150,000 Volvo Cars in China by 2015 Read MorePolice have detained four teenage girls who allegedly coerced their peers into prostitution in central China’s Henan province.The detained girls, aged 16 to 17, were among six people detained after …
Teens Held for Running Sex Racket in China Read MoreAhead of Burma’s historic elections, the election commission has warned political parties that they cannot chant, march or say anything during rallies that would tarnish the country’s image. The restrictions …
Burmese Election Commission Bans ‘Marching and Chanting’ Read MoreThe terror suspects arrested during a raid in Central Java, Indonesia not only planned to bomb the the Danish Embassy, but also to bomb the Indonesian Police Anniversary Day Celebrations …
Terror Plan to Bomb Danish Embassy in Indonesia Stopped Read MoreTo begin with, he was never a shy guy. Back in Norway, he performed at a rock concert – yes, headbanging in tight leather pants before a multitude of music …
The Voice From Norway Read MoreDatang Renewable Power continues to expands its fleet of V80-2.0 MW turbines by another 50 MW. Long-time partner Datang Renewable Power continues to show confidence in Vestas’ services and products …
Vestas China’s Key Account Datang Orders Another 50 MW Read MoreFinnair Plus frequent-flyer membership card or a recent Finnair boarding card entitles guests to enter the Finland pavilion via the Green Line. Green Line is a faster line also used …
Visit Finland at World Expo With a Finnair Plus Without Queuing Read MoreVolvo Cars now has a government partner among its investors, but it is not the Swedish state, TV4’s business news program Ekonominyheterna reported late on Wednesday. It is Chinese investment …
Chinese State Investor Gets 40 % of Volvo Read MoreUp to SEK 3 million is now being o¬ffered to support the demonstration of new environmental technology. The initiative is called DemoEnvironment and is part of the international development cooperation …
Three Million For a Cleaner Environment in China Read MoreHis Royal Highness Prince Frederik of Denmark will be in Shanghai Monday and Tuesday to celebrate the Denmark Day at the Expo 2010. The celebrations will also include the visit …
Crown Prince Frederik Visits EXPO in Shanghai Read MoreAmbassador Homme and Counsellor Ragnhildstveit recently visited Indonesia’s easternmost province Papua. This is the first Norwegian ambassadorial visit to the province of Papua, situated two time zones and five hours …
The Norwegian Ambassador Visits Papua Read MoreDenmark will increase security at its embassy in Jakarta in the wake of a raid by Indonesian police that foiled a terrorist plot, the Danish foreign minister said Thursday. …
Denmark to Boost Jakarta Embassy Security After Alleged Plot Read MoreFrom Monday the 28th of June until the 23rd of July, people will be able to experience a different take on the famous “Make Love – Not War” slogan of …
Vietnamese artist Opens His Exhibition “Fusion” Read MoreAfter sending mixed messages at times this year, the Indonesian government said it is proceeding with plans to liberalize the domestic real estate market, but foreigners will not be allowed …
New Rules Would Not Allow Foreigners To Own Property in Indonesia Read MoreThe Swedsih band ABBA may no longer be around but their music lives on in fans’ hearts. Their massive appeal has spawned the creation of ABBA Cadabra, a Cana-dian group honouring …
ABBA Cadabra Showtime in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreThe Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has called on all relevant agencies to join forces and dig deeper into illegal sand smuggling activities in the country. MACC investigations director Mustafar Ali told …
Cash Bribes, Sexual Favours in Malaysia Read MoreToday the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2010 welcomes distinguished guests and experts within clean energy and climate technologies, jointly hosting the Nordic-Chinese Energy & Climate Forum together with the neighbor …
Sweden Share Cases on Clean Tech and Environmental Solutions Read MoreNordic Ways recently held their fourth annual cross country skiing event in China this June. The fact that it is summer in China at the moment did not stop these …
Scandinavians Cross Country Ski in the Chinese Summer Read MoreCompany said it followed local laws and its operations in the South Asian nation generated hundreds of thousands of jobs Swedish clothing chain H&M paid just 60 euros (US$73) of …
Swedish H&M Paid Just 60 € of Corporate Taxes Read MoreThe Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has announced the air transport statistics for May 2010. “The results are not as bad as many expected with Bangkok’s international disembarkations …
Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals in May Better than Feared Read MoreVietnam plans to have 13 nuclear reactors online by 2030, with a combined capacity of 15 gigawatts, the government said Wednesday. Nuclear power will account for 10% of the country’s …
Vietnam Plans to Build 13 Nuclear Reactors Read MoreJapan will provide $131 million to Cambodia to build the Southeast Asian country’s second bridge across the Mekong River, officials said Wednesday. Japanese Ambassador Masafumi Kuroki said the bridge, due …
Japan Gives $131 mio. to Fund Mekong Bridge Read MoreTwo local politicians in the Philippines have had murder charges filed against them in relation to the separate killings of two radio news reporters, in a series of incidents highlighting …
Politicians Charged Over Journalists’ Murders Read MoreThe terror suspects arrested during a raid in Klaten, Central Java not only planned to bomb the Police Anniversary Day celebration, or Hari Bhayangkara, but also to bomb the Danish …
Terror Suspect Planned to Bomb Danish Embassy in Jakarta Read MoreLars Nittve, the outgoing head of Stockholm’s Moderna Museet and former artistic director of London’s Tate Modern, is set to move to Hong Kong to lead a new museum and …
Stockholm Museum Chief Heads for Hong Kong Read MoreDenmark hopes to show visitors to the World Expo in Shanghai new solutions to some of the environmental challenges the world faces today, a government official says. Denmark also seeks …
Denmark Wants to Show Modern Fairy Tale at Expo Read MoreWhere some people see a pile of rubbish, Mads Moller envisions a promising energy source for the future. It is an unavoidable fact that Beijing must use incinerators to handle …
To Burn or Not to Burn, a Hot Topic Read MoreA Nigerian syndicate that swindled a 73-year-old Malaysian woman of RM155,000 in an Internet love scam has been busted by police. The woman was the latest victim of the syndicate, …
111 Malaysian Women Fall Victim to Internet love Scam Read MoreA 37-year-old man from the central province of Nghe An committed suicide by a mine on June 20 after doctors diagnosed that he was in the last stage of HIV/AIDS.National …
HIV carrier Commits Suicide by Home-made Mine Read MoreThe anchor from the world’s largest ship, the ex Seawise Giant/Jahre Viking, ended its final journey in Hong Kong today. The legendary Seawise Giant/Jahre Viking measured more than 450 meters …
Giant Anchor Lands in Hong Kong Read MoreFinnish higher education institutions and CIMO (Centre for International Mobility) organised recently a very successful meeting in Kirnu for Chinese students who once have studied in Finnish higher education institution. …
Finnish Expo Pavilion Kirnu Hosted a Successful Alumni Meeting Read MoreOn Monday 21 June, two psychiatric patients were taken into custody for four weeks after they repeatedly beat two female employees at Frederiksberg Hospital in the head with heavy paving …
Vietnamese in Custody after Attacking Nurses with Rock Read MoreAfter successful implementation of a pilot project, Spectre A/S Denmark and Minh Tri Limited Company Vietnam have decided to set up a Joint Venture (JV) to produce outdoor sports clothing …
Danish Outdoor Clothing Made in Vietnam Read MoreAs part of its ongoing culinary promotion, the Millennium Hilton Bangkok on Charoen Nakhon Road will play host to another talented guest chef, Michael Elfwing, chef de cuisine at the …
Talented Swedish Chef in Bangkok Read MoreHappy travels: With a new Swedish probiotic product and general caution, you will never find yourself stuck in the bathroom when you should be out on the sandy white beach working …
Bye, Bye Skitters! Read MoreA kinder garden teacher exposed the school management after they swindled with the children’s lunch money and tucked it straight into their own pockets. Management walked but the teacher was …
China: Report Corruption and Lose Your Job Read MoreToday, the Danish Minister for the Environment, Karen Ellemann, and Chinese Minister for Water Resources, Chen Lei, signed a cooperation agreement on the protection of water resources in China. China …
China Interested in Danish Knowledge on Water Resources Read MoreMalaysia should emulate countries with a high per capita income like Denmark in the effort to transform the country into a high-income economy. Malaysian National News Agency Bernama writes this. …
Emulate Denmark in Transforming Malaysia into High-Income Nation Read MoreAn Indonesian rock star surrendered to police Tuesday over celebrity sex videos that appeared online, as Islamist protestors demanded he be stoned to death in a backlash against Internet freedoms. …
Indonesian Rock Star Surrenders Over Web Sex Clips Read MoreFIFA president Sepp Blatter said he will visit Burma in November, according to Burmese newspapers. Zaw Zaw, the chairman of the Myanmar [Burma] Football Federation (MFF), met with Blatter for …
FIFA President to Visit Burma Read More