Sasha Bach Band Visits Singapore
For the second time this year, the Danish rock band Sasha Bach Band has been selected to give a concert at one of Singapore’s biggest music festivals, the SingFest music …
Sasha Bach Band Visits Singapore Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Passengers Carrying 10,000 Euros or More in Cash Must Declare the Cash at External Border of the EU
As from Friday, 15 June 2007, a new EC Regulation on controls of cash movements became effective in all EU Member States. In accordance with the Regulation, travellers entering or …
Passengers Carrying 10,000 Euros or More in Cash Must Declare the Cash at External Border of the EU Read MoreNorwegian Jailed for Sexual Assault of Thai Children
An Oslo court on June 29, 2007 sentenced a Norwegian man to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting six Thai children aged around 11 to 15 in 2004 and …
Norwegian Jailed for Sexual Assault of Thai Children Read MoreFlying Farangs – Expat Ice Hockey in Bangkok
”Where were you last Wednesday? Are you having an affair?”. This is not marital problems, but the conversation in the ‘locker room’ of The Flying Farangs – Bangkok’s very own …
Flying Farangs – Expat Ice Hockey in Bangkok Read MoreKlaus Pagh Marries Young Thai Woman
The famous actor and billionaire Klaus Pagh has marries a Thai woman by the name Nancy. The fact that Klaus Pagh was already 44 years old when Nancy was born, …
Klaus Pagh Marries Young Thai Woman Read MoreSweden Participates in Bangkok Universiade Sports Game
The Universiade is an international sports event for university students that is organised every other year. This year Thailand and Bangkok will host the games. The theme for this year’s …
Sweden Participates in Bangkok Universiade Sports Game Read MoreThai Cultural Week in Sweden
This year it is 110 years ago King Chulalongkorn visited Sweden. To commemorate this visit a Thai Cultural Week is organised in Sweden 14-22 July.During the Thai Cultural Week an …
Thai Cultural Week in Sweden Read MoreThai Plastic Surgery Hospital Critical of Its Danish Agent
The sun, the beach and a tighter stomach. That is what Health Care Denmark (HCD) offers in a combined solution. Plastic surgery and a luxury holiday in one convenient package. …
Thai Plastic Surgery Hospital Critical of Its Danish Agent Read MoreRefugees at Danish Embassy in Vietnam
Four people believed to be North Koreans have sought refuge in the Danish embassy in Vietnam, a Danish diplomat said on 11 July 2007.“Three women and one man entered the …
Refugees at Danish Embassy in Vietnam Read MoreDanish Jewellery Company Works Towards Better Enviroment and Safety Conditions
With over DKK 4 million supported by Danida, a B2B project in the Tay Ho District in Hanoi owned by the Danish company Julie Sandlau and their Vietnamese joint venture …
Danish Jewellery Company Works Towards Better Enviroment and Safety Conditions Read MoreSweden Airline Services to Launch with Singapore Airlines
Airline Services GSA has launched its third Nordic base, with the opening of a new subsidiary in Sweden. The Swedish company’s launch customer will be Singapore Airlines.The new addition to …
Sweden Airline Services to Launch with Singapore Airlines Read MoreVietnamese Children’s Books Published
Ten Vietnamese children’s books are now published; all are result of a new approach to children’s literature and are written and illustrated by Vietnamese authors and illustrator, supported by the …
Vietnamese Children’s Books Published Read MoreMaersk Logistics Damco and Sea & Airforwarding Services Integrate to Form Damco
Maersk Logistics announced on July 9, 2007 that they have integrated the Dutch freight forwarding company Damco Sea & Air with Maersk Logistics forwarding activities. The combined business will trade …
Maersk Logistics Damco and Sea & Airforwarding Services Integrate to Form Damco Read MoreNow There’s Skype on Nokia N800 Internet Tablet
The Finnish Nokia giant is making Skype, software that lets you use your computer and internet connection to communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world, available on the N800 Internet …
Now There’s Skype on Nokia N800 Internet Tablet Read MoreComptel’s New Managing Director in Malaysia
Mika has been working in telecommunications and IT filed for more than 20 years. He started in Ascom Fintel in Finland responsible for the sales of telecommunication products and systems. …
Comptel’s New Managing Director in Malaysia Read MoreEricsson and Samsung Signed Telecom Cross License Deal
Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson announced on July 9, 2007 that it has renewed its worldwide patent cross license agreement with South Korea’s Samsung.Under the terms of the worldwide royalty bearing …
Ericsson and Samsung Signed Telecom Cross License Deal Read MoreDiGi in New Postpaid Drive
The Norway-based DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd is on an aggressive drive to grow its postpaid business, offering the lowest voice call rate to individuals and the business community in Malaysia.Customers …
DiGi in New Postpaid Drive Read MoreSweden Proposed EU to Remove Tax on Ethanol
Swedish Trade Minister has suggested the European Union (EU) to remove import tax on ethanol due to the increasing demand for renewable fuels including ethanol based fuels towards a cleaner …
Sweden Proposed EU to Remove Tax on Ethanol Read MoreThailand Looks to Quality, Trendy Tourists to Boost Tourism Revenue
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has come up with the marketing strategies for 2008 with wedding couples and young travellers as the target groups from places like Japan, Scandinavia and …
Thailand Looks to Quality, Trendy Tourists to Boost Tourism Revenue Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
International Conference on Poverty Reduction and Forests Tenure, Market and Policy Reforms
International conference on poverty reduction and forests tenure, market and policy reforms will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 3-7 September, 2007 which is organized by the Regional Community Forestry …
International Conference on Poverty Reduction and Forests Tenure, Market and Policy Reforms Read MoreA Doll’s House by Norwegian Playwright Performed in Vietnam
A Doll’s House, the famous play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, was performed by Hanoi’s Tre (Youth) Theatre last week which was directed by Le Hung and the lead role, …
A Doll’s House by Norwegian Playwright Performed in Vietnam Read MoreUsing Mobile Phones While Driving to Be Banned on Thai Motorists
Joining 21 countries including Denmark, Japan and Singapore, Thai cabinet has approved ban on motorists using mobile phones on July 10, 2007 with aim to reduce traffic accidents.“The cabinet banned …
Using Mobile Phones While Driving to Be Banned on Thai Motorists Read MoreSweden Proposes EU Removes Import Tariff on Ethanol
Citing the increasing demand for renewable fuels including ethanol based fuels towards a cleaner environment. Swedish Trade Minister Mr Sten Tolgfors in a statement on 9 July 2007 said the EU commissioner …
Sweden Proposes EU Removes Import Tariff on Ethanol Read MoreFinland and SIDA Donate to Vietnam’s Development Programme
The donors are the World Bank, the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), the Irish Agency for International Development (IrishAid), the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the International Fund …
Finland and SIDA Donate to Vietnam’s Development Programme Read MoreABB Control Systems Help Bio-Ethanol Production in Thailand
ABB Norway has supplied control systems, equipment and services to two major bio-ethanol plants in Thailand, supporting the country’s efforts to reduce its reliance on oil imports and to mitigate …
ABB Control Systems Help Bio-Ethanol Production in Thailand Read MoreSwenco Groner Supported Vietnam’s Commitment to Protect Water Resources
Sweden’s international consultant organisation, Swenco Groner, said that the building of Vietnam’s hydroelectric power plants has not polluted the downstream of Se San River on Cambodia, as supported by field research …
Swenco Groner Supported Vietnam’s Commitment to Protect Water Resources Read MoreSeadrill’s West Larissa Rig to Undergo Repairs Cost Some Loss of Revenue
Oil services group Seadrill Ltd said its West Larissa mobile drilling rig which engaged in positioning for a start-up of production operations off Indonesiahas been damaged and will be laid …
Seadrill’s West Larissa Rig to Undergo Repairs Cost Some Loss of Revenue Read MoreDenmark’s Danware Plans to Strengthen its Presence in Malaysia
With the help of Malaysian partner ProNetOp Sdn Bhd, Danware aims to increase the distribution of its NetOp software products to government schools and institutions of higher learning.Danware and ProNetOp …
Denmark’s Danware Plans to Strengthen its Presence in Malaysia Read MoreThailand May Order Swedish Fighter Jets
Thailand appears to be on the verge of buying six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, according to the Bangkok Post. On 4 July 2007 the government gave the go-ahead …
Thailand May Order Swedish Fighter Jets Read MoreVietNam and Norway Together Prevent Illegal Migration
The agreement is expected to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of immigration, consular affairs and preventing illegal migration.The signatories were Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Phu Binh and …
VietNam and Norway Together Prevent Illegal Migration Read MoreArla Launches Milk Powder in Vietnamese Market
Arla is following the competitors into the Vietnamese market as it launches the milk powder brand Milex to the 84 million strong market. “In view of the enormous growth, we …
Arla Launches Milk Powder in Vietnamese Market Read MoreHealthy Working Environment in Danish-Vietnamese IT Company
The working culture is taken very seriously in eSoft – Vietnam Graphics. So is the employee involvement, and therefore the partnership has with success established a company cooperation council (CCC), …
Healthy Working Environment in Danish-Vietnamese IT Company Read MoreNew Mode of Visa Payment for Norwegian Embassy in Manila
The Embassy will no longer accept cash for visa fee payments. This will effective from 1 July 2007. Only MANAGER”S CHECKS payable to “The Royal Norwegian Embassy” shall be accepted. …
New Mode of Visa Payment for Norwegian Embassy in Manila Read MoreDanish Embassy Funded Campaign Promoting Helmet Use in Vietnam
Danish embassy in Vietnam has funded the nationwide campaign promoting helmet use among motorcyclists which will be aired as television announcements on on local channels in all 64 provinces and …
Danish Embassy Funded Campaign Promoting Helmet Use in Vietnam Read MoreMove like a Tiger with Peter Karlsson
It must be hectic for expats to move from one country to another when they’re assigned for a new position in a different country. Can you imagine moving almost everything …
Move like a Tiger with Peter Karlsson Read MoreCarlsberg Fights to Improve Market Share
Carlsberg A/S chief executive officer, Nils Andersen, revealed on Wednesday July 4, 2007 that sales and profits in Malaysia were not up to standard, and so the Danish brewery will …
Carlsberg Fights to Improve Market Share Read MoreLow Energy Housing Soon Available on the Thai Market with Danish Help
TG Building System has launched a two-years project to develop advanced low-energy housing in close collaboration with EnergiMidt and Esbensen in Denmark. Energy savings of more than 30% and advanced use …
Low Energy Housing Soon Available on the Thai Market with Danish Help Read MoreInterview with Caroline Henderson: Swedish-Danish Jazz Diva Visiting Thailand
It was just another Wednesday night in Bangkok, but if you were invited to Dream Hotel at Sukhumvit, you had the pleasure of experiencing a true diva. Caroline Henderson, who …
Interview with Caroline Henderson: Swedish-Danish Jazz Diva Visiting Thailand Read MoreTwo Cups of Coffee a Day Will Keep Liver Cancer Away?
Swedish researchers found that drinking two cups of coffee daily may cut the risk of liver cancer by 43% but a leading Singapore oncologist, Dr Ang Peng Tiam, felt the …
Two Cups of Coffee a Day Will Keep Liver Cancer Away? Read MoreFinnish Poyry Faces Thai Airport Charges
Thailand will charge a unit of Finnish Poyry with colluding on bids for work at Bangkok’s new multi-billion dollar Suvarnabhumi airport, a Thai official said on June 27, 2007. The head of …
Finnish Poyry Faces Thai Airport Charges Read MoreVietnam Gives Visa Exemption to the Scandinavians
Vietnam will lift visa requirements for citizens from Scandinavian countries starting May 1, 2007 to help boost tourism, investment and business, a Foreign Ministry official said. Citizens from Sweden, Norway, …
Vietnam Gives Visa Exemption to the Scandinavians Read MoreDanida Helps Train Vietnam Businesspeople
Danida has been funding Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Organisation (VYEO) to improve its member-organisations which are the province based Young Business Associations (YBA) through training on management and administration, member support …
Danida Helps Train Vietnam Businesspeople Read MoreWeird accounting ways
One of my first surprises doing business in Thailand was when a prominent Scandinavian company here announced that they had changed their supplier policy. “As of today, our company will …
Weird accounting ways Read MoreScandinavian Excursion to Ko Kret
An excursion for members of the Scandinavian Society Siam to visit the Ko Kret island in the Chao Phraya river took place on Saturday 30o June, despite a heavy downpour …
Scandinavian Excursion to Ko Kret Read MoreA New Hydroelectric Plant to Be Set Up in the Philippines
Cebu-based SN Aboitiz Power Inc. (SNAP) has announced its multibillion-peso investment in a new hydroelectric plant, which is 60 percent Filipino-owned and 40 percent Norwegian-owned, to be set up in the Philippines as …
A New Hydroelectric Plant to Be Set Up in the Philippines Read MoreNokia Introduced Near Field Communications Technology
Nokia introduced a new technology called Near Field Communications (NFC) which will allow mobile phones to replace keys and credit cards at the Nokia Connection 2007 conference in Singapore from …
Nokia Introduced Near Field Communications Technology Read MoreMangrove Forests Sponsored by Danish Red Cross Pays Off
Starting in 1994, Mangrove forests cultivated in a project sponsored by the Danish Red Cross have proven their great value in protecting lives and property of thousands of people in …
Mangrove Forests Sponsored by Danish Red Cross Pays Off Read MoreStandard Drilling ASA to Build Rig with Malaysian Partner
UMW Holdings Bhd will invest about US$90mil for Naga 3, a new generation jack-up drilling rig, Group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Halim Harun announced on June …
Standard Drilling ASA to Build Rig with Malaysian Partner Read MoreDTAC Domestic Share Raises USD278 Million
Thailand’s second largest mobile operator which is controlled by the Norwegian Telenor, DTAC, saw its listing on the local stock exhange on Friday three-times oversubscribed. The IPO price raised THB8.89 billion (USD278 …
DTAC Domestic Share Raises USD278 Million Read MoreAlsinger in Vietnam for B2B Study Visit
The Danish supplier of M2M tailored clothes for men, Alsinger, visited a lot of garment factories in Vietnam during it’s B2B study visit supported by the Danish Embassy.“I didn’t think …
Alsinger in Vietnam for B2B Study Visit Read More