Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Swedish diver who spent two nights marooned on an Indonesian island with four other Europeans told Sunday how she had to fight off an aggressive komodo dragon with her …
Swedish Diver Describes Brush With Dragon In Indonesia Read MoreThe future of advertising is in the mobile phone segment, according to Ericsson, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators. The handphone, …
Advertisers In Malaysia Eyeing The Handphone Read MoreCommunist rebels attacked a government militia outpost Saturday in the northern Philippines, provoking a clash in which three guerrillas were killed, police said. The rebels stormed the encampment outside the …
Philippines: Three Rebels Killed In Clash Read MoreDonors expressed their continued support to Vietnam amidst global and domestic macroeconomic turbulence at the one-day mid-year informal Consultative Group (CG) Meeting for Vietnam held yesterday in the northern province …
Vietnam’s Long Term Prospects Remain Strong: Mid-year CG Meeting Read MorePrime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will deliver a keynote address at a two-day international conference on the Muslim World on Monday. Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Secretary-General …
Magne Bondevik To Deliver Address At International Conference On Muslim World In Malaysia Read MoreResearchers know global temperatures are rising. Now scientists from as far away as Finland are studying what that means for the 1 million floating residents of the Tonle Sap Lake. …
Finnish climate-change Research In Cambodia Read MoreThe Cambodian government launched its project here Friday aiming at integrating chemicals management into the country’s development planning process, said a press release from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). …
Cambodia Launches Chemicals Management Initiative Supported By Sweden Read MoreOn the occasion of Sweden’s National Day today the Vietnam News interviewed ambassador to Vietnam Rolf Bergman. Sweden leads the world in e-government. How do you think Sweden can help …
Sweden Plans To bolster E-ties With Vietnam Read MoreThe Swedish woman and four other European divers who were missing two days missing off the coast of Indonesia were found on Saturday alive. “We found them in security this …
Latest: Missing Divers Found Alive Read MoreThe Norwegian Royal Family greeted the president of Vietnam yesterday June 5, 2008 during his state visit to the European country. King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit received …
Norwegian’s Royals Vietnam Visit Read MoreThe Denmark-Vietnam Development and Cultural Exchange Foundation has launched a contest to seek talents of performance art – a new thing to Vietnamese audiences. The contest aims to support Vietnamese …
Contest Organised To Seek Performance Art Talents Read MoreAgriculture Secretary Arthur Yap has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) quarantine officers and inspectors at all major airports and sea ports in the country to stop and confiscate all …
Philippines Confiscate Danish Poultry Shipments Read MoreSoftware firm Tanla Solutions said its Singapore unit will acquire Finland-based mobile payment services company Openbit Oy in an all-cash deal that values the Finnish company at $18.60 million. The …
Tanla Aquires Finnish Firm For $19 m Read MorePaying your bills electronically may just help you save a few trees and plug that hole in your wallet due to rising energy prices. Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Tan …
Saving With Electronic Transactions Read More“Vietnam, Past and Present” is an outdoor show that will be held from 3-7pm at the Kongens Nytorv Square in Copenhagen, organised by the Vietnam-Denmark Cultural Development and Exchange Foundation …
“Vietnam, Past and Present” In Denmark Read MoreThey’re catching local criticism for it, but officials at both telecoms firm Telenor and the Norwegian government – which controls Telenor – continued to do their best on Friday to …
Government, Telenor Woo Vietnam Despite Protests Read MoreA couple from Gothenburg in Sweden is denied to adopt a 5-year-old girl from Thailand. The reason is the couple’s age of 52 and 58 years. The girl is …
The Age Prevents Swedish Couple From Adoption Read MoreA Swedish woman is reported missing in the waters off the island of Komodo in Indonesia. She and her diving group are believed to have been taken away by the …
Swedish Diver Missing In The Waters Near Bali Read MoreThe Norwegian and Vietnamese flags flew side by side along Oslo’s main boulevard on Thursday, in honour of a state visit by the president of Vietnam. The visit featured plenty …
Vietnam’s President In Oslo Read MoreDinh Tran Vu An, an 11th grader at SA Dec High School in Dong Thap province, will go to Sweden to take part in the final of the Stockholm Junior …
Waste Water Filter Wins Ticket To Sweden Read MoreAboitiz Transport Systems Corp. (ATS) said Wednesday its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aboitiz One Inc. (Aone), has bought a supply chain company for $8.4 million. ATS said Aone signed a share purchase …
Carsten F. Pedersen Sells Scanasia Overseas Inc. Read MoreExiled Myanmar activist Khin Ohmar was Monday named winner of the Anna Lindh Prize, a human rights award created in memory of the murdered Swedish foreign minister. Khin Ohmar, a …
Myanmar Activist Based In Thailand Wins Anna Lindh Prize Read MoreA 40-year-old man from Umeå in Sweden is accused of raping a 14-year-old Swedish girl during a visit to Thailand. On Tuesday June 10, 2008 the man appeared in court in …
Swede Suspected Of Five Year Old Rape In Thailand Read MoreCivil service reform is needed as part of Vietnam’s on-going overall public administration reforms, thus contributing to improving efficiency in fighting corruption. This is one of the outcomes of the …
Transparency And The Important Role Of Media Recognised At The Anti-Corruption Dialogu Read MorePeace builder Norway is the world’s seventh largest exporter of weapons and ammunition, according to recent figures. Some of the ammunition are produced by Norwegian companies in Malaysia. Norway, …
Norway: Talking Peace, Exporting Scandinavian Weapons And Ammunition Read MoreSingapore’s Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Dr. Lee Boon Yang, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Copenhagen, Denmark with the Danish Minister for Economic and Business Affairs, …
Singapore-Denmark Cooperation Program On Design To Improve Life Established Read MoreSyntensia AB has secured financing of $3.5 million with an option for an additional $4 million through a share issue directed to InnovationsKapital, a Nordic venture capital firm, and a …
Swedish Syntensia Expand In Cambodia And The Philippines Read MoreFinnish telecomms infrastructure company Nokia Siemens Networks, owned by the Finnish telecomms solutions provider Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and the German electrical engineering and electronics company Siemens, said on Tuesday (3 June) …
Nokia Siemens Networks Wins Contract In Malaysia Read MoreAP7, the Swedish state pension fund, said it will sell all its holdings in munitions companies that make cluster-bombs or nuclear weapons, joining a growing trend among European investment funds …
Cluster-bombs: Swedish AP7 Offload Stakes In Singapore Technologies Engineering Read MoreThe Swedish government announced the closure of its embassy in Manila, and that its functions have been transferred to the Swedish embassy in Bangkok. A delayed announcement on the Swedish …
Swedish Embassy Closure In Manila- Bangkok Take Over Read MoreThe holiday paradise Koh Phi Phi is overloaded by tourists. That’s why a water treatment plant would help to protect the environment on the tourist island – and thus protect the …
Danida Sues COWI Consult Over Failed Project On Koh Phi Phi Read MoreMaersk Line in Thailand has appointed Thomas Lindy Sørensen as the new Managing Director. Before his most recent appointment, Thomas Lindy Sørensen was Head of Maersk Line in SEA, overseeing …
New Managing Director At Maersk Line In Thailand Read MoreA well-known Filipino artist will hold a three-day exhibition at Norway‘s Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs in Oslo to mark the 110th anniversary of independence of the Philippines, the …
Filipino Artist To hold Show In Norway To Celebrate Independence Day Read MoreBy: Brodie GovanRecently confirmed as Asia’s number one brand ahead of Coca Cola and Sony, Finnish giants Nokia believe Asia holds the key to the global market. The year ahead …
Ringing in the Changes Read MoreThe Singapore-based company IndoChine Group has partnered with Villa Santi in Phuket, a newly established luxury resort and villa development. Opening its doors in May 2008, the resort seems destined …
IndoChine opens luxury resort in Thailand Read MoreNot long ago Ann Emilson was a stay-at-home mum taking care of her three children while her husband was busy building his career. But since then the roles have changed …
From Housewife to President of Ericsson Singapore Read MoreNew location has attracted more customers to the small bakery specializing in helping hill tribe youth with Swedish pastry.By: Lars Pinnerup They cure your illness with pastry at Baan Chivit …
Swedish charity bakery changes location Read MoreHave you ever been searching for someone without finding them or wondering where they are? And would you like to get notified in case your car gets stolen and be …
A Finnish invention hits Asia: Keep track of your loved ones Read MoreThe Danish design moguls are entering The Land of Smiles through showroom and agent. By Lars PinnerupWhat was sold first, the Swann or the Egg? The answer to that question …
Republic of Fritz ready to sell eggs in Bangkok Read MoreWith the closure of its embassy in Manila, Sweden has also decided to phase out its bilateral aid projects in the Philippines in the next two to four years, said …
Sweden To Phase Out Aid Projects With Philippines Read MoreThailand’s climate and lifestyle really does lend itself to an outdoor barbecue culture. And what better way to enjoy the company of friends and family than to put on your …
Is the Chef home? Read MoreGeorg Jensen presents a surprisingly big profit, increases its production and expands its factory in Northern Thailand. On top of that, the company tries to assist villages – and keep …
The Daisy Blooms in Chiang Mai Read MoreDanish business man Jon Plate is building a brand new beach front project in Pranburi. The project combines a stunning beach view with beautiful architectural design. And the best thing …
Jon Plate’s condo-project in Pranburi: Luxury at an affordable price Read More“Thai companies are increasingly embracing the global momentum of corporate social responsibility”, from the Bangkok Post Thursday 24 May 2007.By Kamthorn OunhirunskulWhat is “Corporate Social Responsibility” or “CSR”? In Wikipedia …
Corporate Social Responsibility: the unpolished gems of Thailand Read MoreStepping down as the President of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce also meant saying goodbye to 50 hours of voluntary work every month. But Leo Alexandersen is not slowing down. …
Leo Alexandersen: As busy as ever Read MoreMaersk Line in Thailand has appointed Thomas Lindy Sørensen as the new Managing Director. By Joan Brasholt Larsen Before his most recent appointment, Thomas Lindy Sørensen was Head of Maersk Line …
New Managing Director at Maersk Line Read MoreWhen Nui met Frederik she followed him to Denmark and started studying. Now, ten years after, they are married and have a daughter – and have just moved back to …
Love brought Nui to Odense Read More“Honesty is important – being down-to-earth is what we stand for”By: Joan Brasholt Larsen Clarity IT is an experienced provider of IT services and solutions for International businesses located near BTS …
ClarITy: A new member of the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce Read MoreAfter two years of research the Norwegian professor Ellen Hertzberg is in the final stage of finishing her extensive study. She is about to find out what makes a Nordic …
The soul of Nordic companies in Thailand Read MoreThe Thai Oil Company PTTEP is one of the largest corporations in Thailand – and they keep growing. But they can’t do it alone and are seeking expatriates to jump …
The Thai Oil Company PTTEP: Scandinavians are in high demand Read More