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Typically, it’s been scientists at state-owned laboratories who’ve researched and sold new rice varieties to farmers. Now it’s Quang Nam province farmers who are taking the lead. With a little …
Vietnamese Farmers sell an improved “Norwegian” Rice Variety to USA Read MoreThe police officially activated the new hotline on June 4th, and according to Colonel Luong Minh Thao, the Deputy Director of the Department of Crime Police, there is a great …
Danish Embassy Helps Fighting Poachers in Vietnam Read MoreDEHP, dibutyl phthalate, and butylbenzyl phthalate. Most people choke on these words and have little idea of what they mean, even though they are in fact very potent substances – …
Swedes Urge Ban on Dangerous Chemicals in the Philippines Read MoreThis year, 360 people participated in the party, 110 of those were children. This large number reflects the positive development of the relations between Denmark and China. This year …
A Record Number of Guests Celebrates the Danish Summer in Beijing Read MoreThe Human Rights Commission and the Labour Ministry yesterday have worked out joint measures to protect the rights and welfare of labourers heading to Sweden to work on plantations. Sweden …
Protection For Thai Farm Hands Heading to Sweden Read MoreOnly one month after the opening ceremony, the Swedish pavilion visitor count has risen to 500 000. The pavilions 500 000th visitor, Wei Cuizhen, 53 from Shanghai, was saluted by …
Swedish Pavilion Celebrates the First 500 000 Visitors Read More31 year-old Long Zhou, his wife Feng Hong and their 3 year-old son Peng from Jiangsu province had chosen Saturday 5 June to visit EXPO in Shanghai. They started the …
Denmark Celebrated Guest Number One Million in Shanghai Read MoreMore than 50 percent of the Danish Embassy’s staff ride their bike to work in Beijing. The Embassy provides staff with bikes for official meetings. If the rain is not …
Danish Embassy in Beijing Prefers Bicycles Read MoreThe Application Centre is located on the 8th floor in Amarin Tower, connected to the BTS station Chid Lom. The address to the Centre is: Swedish Visa Application Centre Unit …
The Swedish Visa Application Centre Opens in Amarin Tower Read MoreVietnam is considered one of the five most lucrative retail markets in the world, and the sector provides good opportunities for Danish products. The Embassy in Hanoi has visited two …
Vietnam´s Lucrative Retail Market Open for Danish Products Read MoreAny Scandinavian knows not to leave the water running while brushing their teeth. For years, we have been told that it is bad for the environment and that we need …
Swedish Tetra Pak Inspires Malaysia to Go Green Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono led Thursday a plenary Cabinet meeting which discussed follow-up actions of a newly agreed forestry partnership between Indonesia and Norway. The President said that while 2010 …
Forestry Partnership Between Indonesia and Norway Turns Into Hard Work Read MoreAnna Høybye has spent most of her adult life with development and relief work. The 35 year old Dane will soon end her assignment at the Danish Red Cross in …
Development Work as a Lifestyle Read MoreNorway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Ståle Risa, visited Danang Sculpture Center in Non Nuoc (Marble Mountains) village on a roundtrip in Central Vietnam in late May. This village renowned is …
Norway Giving Spirit to Vietnamese Stones Read MoreFinland-headquartered stainless steel producer Outokumpu has opened a new service center in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, which has an annual capacity of some 30,000 metric tons of stainless steel. The …
Finnish Outokumpu Opens New Service Centre in China Read MoreOrnithologists in the west of Denmark are ecstatic after logging the country’s first ever occurrence of an Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum), a wading bird that is generally only found in …
First Ever Oriental Pratincole Makes It From China to Denmark Read MoreDanish Anna Heckscher, 20, is volunteering at the Danish NGO Stairway’s children’s home in the Philippines. She has left the bikini, backpack, and booze behind instead she uses her year …
Helping Street Kids in Asia and Learning to Know Herself Better Read MoreAs Sweden and Indonesia celebrate their 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year with buoyant economic ties, Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia Ewa Polano is eyeing success in other mission: improving …
Sweden Eyes More Contacts With Indonesian People Read MoreFor the first time ever, Kongsberg Maritime has taken an order from Malaysia to supply a HUGIN AUV. The full name of the product, which has been bought by the …
Malaysia Buys Underwater Vehicle from Norway Read MorePPWSA and Chan were awarded for helping to refurbish the authority’s supply system, introduce cost-effective billing and payment collection methods, as well as helping to provide water to almost all …
Cambodian Water Authority Wins Stockholm Industry Water Award Read MoreToday, the 10 ASEAN countries are the third largest trade partner to the EU after the USA and China. It is important for Denmark and other EU countries to put …
Danish Foreign Minister Sees New Opportunities in South East Asia Read MoreThe Swedish Government today, 3 June, approved the appointment of Anne Höglund as Ambassador to Cambodia. Anne Höglund has been appointed Ambassador to Cambodia. She has been Deputy Head of …
Anne Höglund Appointed Ambassador to Cambodia Read MoreTV3 informs that the taping of this year’s Robinson Expedition will continue, but that the entire production is moving to a different part of Malaysia. Host Jakob Kjeldberg is still …
The Danish ’Robinson Expedition’ Has Been Saved Read MoreBut when trying to comprehend the essence of this legendary brand, who could be more appropriate as our concierge than Liv Gussing who has been with the company since 1996? …
Looking into the World of Aman Resorts Read MoreWith the new Doha-Copenhagen flight, the Danish capital is the second Scandinavian destination for Qatar Airways. Offering daily flights to Stockholm as well, Doha is becoming a central stop over point …
Qatar Airways Now Flies to Denmark Read MoreA popular SAS Manager is leaving Copenhagen behind and sets out for Thailand. Niels Henrik Hansen has with a varied background and career been appointed Regional Manager of SAS in …
New Regional Manager of SAS Asia Read MoreBetween the 1st and 6th of June, the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta has organized a Culinary Festival. Swedish food lovers will be able to indulge in delicacies such as salmon, …
Swedish Culinary Festival in Jakarta Read MoreThe Prachachart Business Newspaper reports that the Danish beer Carlsberg will soon be back in Thailand. The Danish brewery is according to the business paper currently negotiating with Siam Winery …
Carlsberg Returning to Thailand Read MoreWhen Line Jessen had her first day at Harrow International School, she hardly knew any English. Coming straight from a traditional school in Denmark, seeing the other students in their …
Smooth Transition from Denmark to Harrow Read MoreGoing to Sweden? Now you can make reservations on a plane that never leaves the ground. An old Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-200 has been turned into a hotel right next …
Spend the Night on Singaporean Jumbo Jet in Sweden Read More
The Japanese pop duo Vanilla Beans has made a remake of the Danish soccer song, Re-Sepp-Ten – in Danish! The two girls love Denmark and they are strong supporters of …
“Vi er røde – Vi er hvide” in Japanese Remake Read MoreThe civil unrest and the political instability which took place in Bangkok during recent weeks have caused many businesses to suffer economic losses. Thai businesses have been entitled to claim …
Scandinavian Businesses in Bangkok Eligible for Compensation Read MoreThe 7th Anti-Corruption Dialogue meeting held on 28 May focused on corruption in the education system. Government and donor representatives, NGOs and media learnt that corruption is so widespread that …
Danish Ambassador: Corruption in Vietnamese Education is a Major Burden on Parents Read MoreJune 6th – National Day CelebrationsThe Swedish National Day will be celebrated in the Swedish pavilion with a summer service and graduation ceremony in the morning and sing-along activities in …
Swedish Expo Highlights in June Read MoreAs they sit there by the big conference table at International School Singapore, it is clear to just about anyone that Emil, Karin, and Paul aged 14, 16, and 18, …
Finnish Family Loves Living in Singapore Read MoreAlfa Lawal has donated more than 5000 trees to be planted in China’s Minshan Mountains in support of the WWF’s Panda Project. Participating companies and organizations will have the opportunity …
Swedish Alfa Lawal Support Panda Project in China During EXPO 2010 Read MoreTo day three brand new Visa Application Centres will start operating in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. For visa applicants with ordinary passports this means easier access to visa centres, longer …
Three New Danish Visa Application Centres in China Read MoreThe billion dollar deal signed by Indonesia and Norway will only be used for preserving forests and peatlands and will not finance tree-planting in deforested areas, says a presidential aide. …
Norway Won’t Fund Indonesia Tree Planting Program Read MoreWhat started out as a school project quickly turned into an eye opening experience for two Swedish high school girls. They went to Vietnam to experience the differences between school …
Swedish Girls Study School Systems in Vietnam Read MoreDen Danske Sprogskole – the Danish Language School – is the new additional name that the Danish company Thai Integration has taken to clarify its core services: Danish language training. …
Danish Language School in Bangkok Read MoreThe top Nordic fashion labels will flock to China this coming August to attend the Nordic Fashion Week in Shanghai. The purpose of the event is to expose Chinese consumers …
Experience Nordic Fashion in Shanghai Read MoreThe Norwegian and Danish TV-reality show Robinson Expedition has been stopped due to an outbreak of dengue fever. For now all the crew and participants are kept behind closed doors …
Scandinavian Robinson People Behind Closed Doors in Malaysia Read MoreSwedish housing developer in Thailand GlenAsia participated in and gave a donation to a local charity project in Rayong province called ” Happy musical with sunlight and the wind creation” held on …
GlenAsia Charity Event in Rayong Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would personally monitor implementation of the Indonesia’s new forestry partnership with Norway. “I will be active in at least two things: Monitoring implementation in …
SBY Vows Direct Oversight of Norway-financed Projects Read MoreIn June 2007, a 28 year old Swedish camp leader was suspected to have secretly filmed naked boys in the sauna at Gräddö summer camp. However, before his case was …
Suspected Swedish Paedophile Demands Compensation Read MoreThe Swedish School in Lanta Sanuk is expanding. In 2011, a sister school will open up in the fishing village of Huay Yang just south of Hua Hin.In Thai, Sanuk …
New Swedish School Opens in Huay Yang Read MoreSaranthorn Thechapaiboon, Managing Director of Ambrose Wine Limited has launched the Swedish Vodka brand “SVEDKA” in Thailand. The marketing campaign “The Future is Closer” introduces “Fembot” a female robot representing …
Swedish Vodka Now in Thailand Read MoreFamous female Thai boxer and singer “Kratae” together with her sister “Kratai” perform concert in Aarhus on Fri 4, June from 6.00 pm to 2.00 am. The venue is Gjelleruvej …
Kratae and Kratai Concert in Aarhus Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy rejects accusations that it does nothing to help Swedes in Thailand who are unable to support themselves. “It is simply not true that we don’t do anything, but …
Swedish Embassy: Ms. Strand Didn’t Want to Go Home Read MoreNghe An province has approx. 5000 small fishing vessels, but the majority of them loose part of the value of their catch due to on-board deterioration before landing at the …
Danida Supporting Access to High Value Fish Markets Read More