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The first charter flight from Tallinn in the Republic of Estonia to Phuket touched down at Phuket International Airport on December 19. At 8 pm, a group of 220 Finnish …
Phuket Welcomes Finnish Tourists From 1st Estonia Charter Flight Read MoreSweden’s telco Comvik International is showing interest in MobiFone, with an aim to acquire a stake in this mobile Phone service operator when this company under the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications …
Sweden’s Comvik Shows Interest in Acquiring MobiFone’s Share in Vietnam Read MoreOn December 19, 2007 Nokia Philippines country general manager William Hamilton Whyte said the popularity of the Nokia brand cell phone in the country, especially their high-end products, has pushed …
Nokia to Open More Retail Outlets in the Philippines Read MoreThe Swedish government is set to close its embassy in Manila by next year on or before June 30, 2008 a statement in the embassy’s Web site revealed December 20, …
Sweden to Close Down Embassy in the Philippines Read MoreDanish architect firm C.P. Møller has been elected to design the world’s largest solar cell factory by the Norwegian solar energy company REC (Renewable Energy Corporation) in Singapore.It is a …
Denmark’s C.P. Moller to Design Solar Cell Plant for EUR 3 Billion in Singapore Read MoreWife of the Finnish Ambassador to Thailand, Brigitta Backstrom, attended the 3rd Festive Tables 2007 jointly organized by The Thai Red Cross Society and the diplomatic wives in Bangkok on …
Wife of Finnish Ambassador Participated in Festive Tables 2007 Held in Bangkok Read MoreIndustrial conglomerate Keppel Corp said Keppel Verolme BV, a unit of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd, has secured two contracts worth 75 million euros from Norway’s Sevan Marine and another …
Singapore’s Keppel Unit Wins Two Contracts Worth 75 Mln Euros from Norway’s Sevan Marine SA Read MoreOn December 17, 2007 Denmark’s Carlsberg A/S said it has raised its share in Laos’s Lao Soft Drink Co Ltd to 70 pct from 50 pct. The remaining 30 pct …
Denmark’s Carlsberg A/S Raised Its Share in Lao to 70 Percent Read MoreOn December 4, 2007 Malaysia’s Deputy Hihger Education Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat and the Danish ambassador Borge Petersen witnessed the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between SEGi …
Denmark’s BA West and Malaysia’s SEGi College Signed Agreement on Student Exchange Program Read MoreIn the attempt to help reduce deforestation in developing countries, Norway has committed $5 million U.S. dollars to the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) which was launched at the UN …
Norway Committed US$5M to Forest Carbon Partnership Facility Launched in Indonesia Read MoreWith great success PTU has for more than ten years helped disabled children in the Philippines to a better life. With DKK 16. million granted from Danida, PTU is now …
Danish Organisation is Breaking Barriers for Diabled Children Read MoreThai-Swedish supermodel Patrick Ribbsaeter recently bared it all in PETA Asia-Pacific’s latest ad campaign against the cruel treatment of elephants in captivity. Cover in nothing but chains, Patrick appears in one …
Thai-Swedish Supermodel Bared All in PETA’s Ad Campaign to Save Elephants Read MoreOn December 10, 2007 a famous Swedish Go Karting Champion, Edvard Karl Jacobsson, was found dead in his rented room in Pattaya city of Thailand.Police inspected the body of Mr. …
Famous Swedish Go Karting Champion Passed Away on December 10, 2007 in Thailand Read MoreFinland-based Loparex, manufacturer of siliconised release liners and speciality papers, strengthens its sales in Asia Pacific and opens a new sales office in Vietnam in December 2007. This sales office …
Finland’s Loparex Opened New Sales Office in Vietnam Read MoreFinland-based global provider of container and heavy duty materials handling equipment, automation applications and related services Kalmar has received order for more than 200 terminal tractors from PSA Singapore Terminals, the …
Finland’s Kalmar Won Order for Tractors from PSA Singapore Terminals Read MoreOn December 10, 2007 The Royal Danish Embassador of Malaysia, Borge Petersen, together with YB Dato’ Shaziman Abu Mansor the Deputy Minister of Energy, Water and Communications witnessed the signing …
Malaysian-Danish Firms to Work Towards Water Conservation in Malaysia Read MorePresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo witnessed on December 6, 2007 the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Servac Philippines Inc. and Sweden’s Pharmadule AB (PDH) on the construction of a $120-million …
Sweden’s Pharmadule AB Signed Contract with Servac Philippines Inc to Produce Anti-Rabies Vaccine Read MoreA timetable for a new climate deal was one of the main outcomes Sweden hoped for at the upcoming United Nations climate change conference to be hosted by Indonesia from …
Swedish Environment Minister to Attend Climate Change Conference Hosted by Indonesia Read MoreThis year’s Bangkok Jazz Festival will see a Swedish trombonist Nils Landgren and emerging Swedish band MusicMusicMusic is to make their Thailand debut at the festival which will be held …
Swedish Artists to Perform in Bangkok Jazz Festival 2007 Read MoreFinland’s VTT Technical Research Centre and ASTAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research from Singapore have developed remote healthcare services that allow patients to be treated globally regardless of time, …
Research Institutes from Finland and Singapore Develop Remote Healthcare Services Read MoreRecently, the Danish community in Malaysia enjoyed the famous hospitality of the Danish Ambassador and many new faces showed, including the young generation. Initiated by Mrs. Gitte Nordentoft and supported …
Small Angels at the Danish Ambo’s House in KL Read MoreNeste Oil, the Finnish oil refinery with also a 40 % share of gasoline stations in Finland, has been under attack by environment activists since the company in late November …
Will Finnish Bio Fuel Plant Cause Deforestation? Read More“Any place I hang my hat is my home,” says Willy Stellander from Frederikssund. In 2000 he came to the Philippines on holyday. Here he met his wife Jocelyn and …
Danish School Dropout Improves Education in the Philippines Read More“Welcome to the end of the world,” says Henning Blegvad and laugh, as we get out of his car in Cadingli-an village. We are outside the town Oton close to …
Dansih Musician builds a School in the Jungle Read MoreOn December 4, 2007 Norwegian Ambassador Kjell Magne Storlokken signed a project agreement with Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Cao Viet Sinh to carry out health and safety measures …
Norway Financially Aid Vietnam to Control Environmental Pollution Read MoreNorway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will attend the climate conference held in Bali, Indonesia from December 3-14, 2007 together with the newly appointed Minister of Environment and Development Cooperation, Mr …
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to Attend Climate Conference in Bali Read MoreIt started as s simple idea amongst a group of mothers with children at the Mont Kiara International School in Malaysia. “We are 13 Danish families with 20 children …
New Danish library in KL Read MoreThe Norwegian Film Festival started on November 29 until December 5. Five exciting and award-winning Norwegian films were screened in the Europe theatre at GV VIVO CITY. On the night …
Opening of 2007 Norwegian Film Festival in Singapore Read MorePerhaps, as this idyllic place seduces everybody who wants a relaxing lifestyle, while allowing a fast-moving investment. When Spain is getting more costly, Thailand becomes a big hit for holidaymakers …
Is Thailand the New Spain? Read MoreSoft Touch AB is a Swedish company founded in 1986 by Michael Cederkvist, the company mainly purchase and sell items in the personal protection business such as safety gloves …
A Change of Pace Read MoreIt has been a tough year for Carlsberg in Malaysia when its net profit has dropped and the company has been losing some market share to its main rival Guinness …
Re-branding the Green Label Read MoreHave you ever seen a dog in a wheelchair? Or a dog dressed up for Halloween? Or how about dog wearing a Christmas hat and a red Christmas dress on …
Dogs on Wheels in Santa-Dresses Read MoreOn November 29, 2007 in Vietnam, about 80 companies from Viet Nam and Finland gathered to discuss business cooperation opportunities. The “Business cooperation opportunities with Finland ” forum provided local …
Finnish and Vietnamese Firms Discussed Business Cooperation Opportunities Read MoreFinland’s Neste Oil to build the world’s largest bio-diesel plant in Singapore to convert palm oil into fuel for cars, trucks and other vehicles. The cost for Neste Oil will amount …
Finland’s Neste Oil to Build the World’s Largest Bio-Diesel Plant in Singapore Read MoreOn November 27, 2007 Thailand’s 191 Special Branch Police and Interpol cooperated to arrest a Finnish robber, Juha Pekka, who was on a Finnish police most-wanted list as part of …
Finnish Man Arrested on Robbery Charge in Thailand Read More“Most often the Embassy deals with government representatives and professionals from various organizations and businesses in Vietnam,” explains Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Peter Lysholt Hansen as the background for arranging …
When Denmark was at its Best – in Hanoi Read MoreOffshore oil services firm NOR Offshore Ltd, a unit of Norway‘s Solstad Offshore, is looking to raise $150 million in its initial public offering in Singapore, a source close to …
Norway’s Solstad Offshore to Raise $150 Million in Singapore’s Public Offering Read MoreVietnamese businesses will have the chance to meet with their Finnish counterparts and develop cooperative business partnerships at a workshop on November 29, 2007.The workshop has been organised by the …
Workshop for Vietnamese and Finnish Business Partners Read MoreThe first project advisory committee meeting of the talks between Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, organised by the Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (SIDA), was held in Cambodia on November 20, …
Sweden Assists Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos in Helping Drug Users Kick the Habit Read MoreAs a Singapore Design Festival Partner, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore together with its close partners Alfa Laval, Volvo AB, Saab, SKF and Tetra Pak is organizing an informative …
Swedish Embassy Organizes Outdoor Exhibition During the Singapore Design Festival Read MoreMalaysian mobile operator DiGi, a subsidiary of Norway’s Telenor, won the Prime Minister’s CSR Award for best overall Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in Malaysia on November 22, 2007. The …
DiGi Wins Malaysia’s Coporate Social Responsibility Award Read MoreSwedish telecom firm Ericsson announced on November 21, 2007 its latest evolution in low-energy telecommunication solutions, a solar-driven and energy-efficient main-remote GSM base station deployed in conjunction with Indonesian operator …
Ericsson Deploys Solar Base Station in Indonesia Read MoreDanish Parliamentary Ombudsman Dr. Hans Gammeltoft-Hansen shared his experience from 21 years as Ombudsman in promoting good administrative practices and fighting corruption at a seminar on transparency in public administration …
Danish Parliament Ombudsman Held Seminar in Vietnam Read MoreThe Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of the new Executive Director, Mr. Gert N. M. Christensen. The appointment takes effect from January 15, 2008. Gert Christensen is …
Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce Appointed New Executive Director Read MoreThe Swedish film entries to this year’s Cine Europa 10 held in Philippines were a huge success. Judging from the laughters of those who saw Jalla! Jalla! and the appreciating …
Swedish Films Filled Philippines’ Cinema During Cine Europa 10 Read MoreThe road to the CC2 prison out side is bumpy and narrow. The wheels of the car whirl dust on the front window. On the open truck bed of the …
Children in Prison – No Place To Grow Up. Read MoreFor modern dancers and their audience, the week of “Denmark at its Best” was an inspirational eye-opener. Danish ideas on modern dance and teaching methods were warmly welcomed by Vietnamese …
Danish Modern Dance in Vietnam Read MoreInspired by the essence of design-thinking, the theme for Singapore Design Festival 2007 is ”Always a Better Way”’. The festival will run from 28 November to 8 December 2007 and …
Sweden Takes Part in Singapore Design Festival 2007 Read MoreGrowing up in a diplomatic family, politics was always part of the dinner table conversation at home for Lennart Linnér, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Burma, Cambodia and Laos. …
New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Read MoreThe Norwegian Film Festival starts November 29 and lasts until December 5. Five exciting and award-winning Norwegian films will be screened in the Europe theatre at GV VIVO CITY, Singapore. …
Norwegian Film Festival in Singapore Read More