Why Scandinavian design is a winner!
By Jonas Ericsson and Cecilia Skroder You would know the concept of design is more important than ever when you can now open any daily newspaper to get a dose …
Why Scandinavian design is a winner! Read MoreChina Threatens Danish Export to Malaysia
Malaysia seems to slowly be turning into a warzone for exporters, where western economies are battling the blooming, yet chep China. For many Danish exporters, the Chinese competition is already …
China Threatens Danish Export to Malaysia Read MoreMore Success for the Vikings
Finally! Victory for the Scandinavian Vikings. Not since the first game of the season has the Vikings been able to leave the pitch with the three points. But on Saturday …
More Success for the Vikings Read MoreThai Star With Swedish Help
In Asia Thai-American female singer Tata Young, aged 25, is one of the biggest stars on the music stage for the moment. She has sold in the millions, received awards, …
Thai Star With Swedish Help Read MoreEricsson Signs AIS Expansion Contract
Thai mobile phone operator AIS has picked the Swedish telecom giant Ericsson to supply a turnkey solution to expand AIS’ GSM/EDGE network in Bangkok. The expansion will increase the coverage …
Ericsson Signs AIS Expansion Contract Read MoreDane in Poker Final in Singapore
Five Danish players survived the first day of playing at Betfair’s Asian Poker Tour in Singapore this week. But only Henrik Dahlgaard, who achieved his participation in the tournament via …
Dane in Poker Final in Singapore Read MoreDanish NGO to Develop Khmer Ethnic Minority
The Danish branch of the NGO Care International convened a seminar on Khmer ethnic minority community development on November 14. The seminar took place in the southern province of An Giang, …
Danish NGO to Develop Khmer Ethnic Minority Read MoreDanish Taxi Driver Took Home 250.000 DKK
For the modest sum of five USD, 41 year-old Henrik Dahlgaard secured his seat in Betfair’s Asian Poker Tour held in Singapore this week. Friday, his adventure came to an …
Danish Taxi Driver Took Home 250.000 DKK Read MoreNew Norwegian Ambassador to Malaysia
H.E. Arild Braastad is originally from Bergen, and of course, as every Norwegian would know; if he was the regular guy from Bergen he would claim not being from Norway, …
New Norwegian Ambassador to Malaysia Read MoreThe Swedish-Thai Property Gold Rush
Swedish property developers, Swedish real estate brokers and – in particu;lar – Swedish home buyers in the hundreds are spearheading an incredibly strong and growing Nordic property boom in Thailand.Laws …
The Swedish-Thai Property Gold Rush Read MoreSuccessful Danish oil & gas charm offensive in KL
It is the first time the Embassy has organized an event of this type comprising both general meetings and dedicated, individual business-to-business meetings between the delegation and local companies within …
Successful Danish oil & gas charm offensive in KL Read MoreMalaysia Airlines Retains Kuala Lumpur – Stockholm Route
As a result of that the number of Scandinavian and American tourists to Malaysia has increased drastically during 2006, and in support of the campaign Visit Malaysia 2007 the national …
Malaysia Airlines Retains Kuala Lumpur – Stockholm Route Read MoreWelcome Night for New Ambassador Comes with Taste of Norway
The Taste of Norway event was held on November 6 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur in honor of the new Norwegian ambassador to Malaysia, Arild Braastad, and his …
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Selling Samui hideaway dreams: hotelier Eric Hallin
When entering the check-in at the open air terrace on Sila Evason Hideaway (today named Six Senses Samui), the first thing you come across is, exactly as described, an “unsurpassed …
Selling Samui hideaway dreams: hotelier Eric Hallin Read MoreAmbassador of Sweden to Vietnam Presented His Letter of Credentials
The new Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam Rolf Bergman on October 25 presented his letter of Credentials, whereby His Majesty the King of Sweden has accredited him to serve as …
Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam Presented His Letter of Credentials Read MoreThe Embassy of Denmark to Be Ready for Business Growth in Vietnam
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is preparing for an expansion in commercial activities between the two countries. As of January 1, 2007 it will expand its commercial department in …
The Embassy of Denmark to Be Ready for Business Growth in Vietnam Read MoreScandinavia-style welfare not for Singapore
Welfare has been treated like a dirty word in Singapore – and rightly so, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Singapore provides a strong social safety net, but will not …
Scandinavia-style welfare not for Singapore Read MoreFinnish Music Comes To SEA
Groups of Finnish artists, with the collaboration of the Embassy of Finland in Singapore and Indonesia, will fly half the world from the Lapland to entertain audiences in tropic countries …
Finnish Music Comes To SEA Read MoreFlooding Of the Chamber Office in Bangkok
The office of the four Nordic chambers in Bangkok was flooded with water when the staff came to work on Monday morning 13 November. The layer of water on the …
Flooding Of the Chamber Office in Bangkok Read MoreHuge Interest for SAS Golf Cup
82 golfers turned up for this year’s SAS Golf Cup at Burapha Golf Club in Pattaya on November the 11th. The SAS cup was the first of two tournaments in …
Huge Interest for SAS Golf Cup Read MoreA bit of Success for the Vikings
The game against the British Club on Saturday the 11th of November was like a roller coaster ride for the Scandinavian Vikings. In the first half the Vikings went one …
A bit of Success for the Vikings Read MoreSwedish Spa Specialists
Raison d’Etre – ‘the reason for being’ – is a Swedish based company specialized in setting up tailor-made spas for leading hotels all over the world, such as the world-renowned …
Swedish Spa Specialists Read MoreDanish Teacher Runs 56 Schools on Borneo
Ii is another busy day for Torben Venning. Driving a beaten up four-wheel-drive on roads which snake across vast oil palm plantations, Venning visits a school to see for himself …
Danish Teacher Runs 56 Schools on Borneo Read MoreMalaysian-Danish Water Days 2006
Following the success of the water seminars and export promotions held in Kuala Lumpur in 2004 and 2005, the Royal Danish Embassy in cooperation with Water Training & Consulting ApS …
Malaysian-Danish Water Days 2006 Read MoreCarl Bro to Advise Malaysian Government
Malaysia is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biological diversity. As part of Danida’s so-called partnership programme, Carl Bro will assist the Malaysian government in …
Carl Bro to Advise Malaysian Government Read MoreThailandfastigheter sets Huay Yang on the map
Hua Hin in Thailand is known as an immensely popular resort among Scandinavians. And it is a favourite to the extent that those Nordic Europeans are more recently also invading …
Thailandfastigheter sets Huay Yang on the map Read MoreDanish Federation of Small and Medium size Enterprises in KL on a study tour
A delegation from the International Committee of the Danish Federation of Small and Medium size Enterprises (Håndværksrådets Internationale Komite) will be visiting Kuala Lumpur 17th to 20th November. The visit is …
Danish Federation of Small and Medium size Enterprises in KL on a study tour Read MoreFrom Kenya to Thailand, It’s All about Environment
Mira Andersson Ovuka is a new Programme Officer of the Swedish Environmental Secretariat for Asia (SENSA) in Bangkok working with environmental issues in the Southeast Asia region; Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, …
From Kenya to Thailand, It’s All about Environment Read MoreBike for Peace Tour de Thailand
When you think about cycling, first thing in your mind might be Tour de France, the world’s most famous and difficult bicycle race that requires professional and physically rigor cyclists …
Bike for Peace Tour de Thailand Read MoreVikings Suffer New Defeat
Having a men sent off the pitch in the second half did not help the Vikings in their previous game against Woodstock. However The Scandinavian Vikings do not seem to …
Vikings Suffer New Defeat Read MoreGood Life in Jomtien
Vetco Aibel Thailand Ltd. based in Banchang, Rayong is a major manufacturer of oil and gas platforms to most parts of the world. Stationed at the headquarters in Banchan but …
Good Life in Jomtien Read MoreBusy Days at the Seamen’s Church
Does it make sense to go to a church if you want to try scuba diving? In general the answer surely would be no, but for the Danish youth in …
Busy Days at the Seamen’s Church Read MoreDanida Supports Fund for Cultural Diversity in Vietnam
The launch took place Monday at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnologies in Hanoi. The fund aims to “support selected areas of Vietnam to be culturally diverse and with strong traditional …
Danida Supports Fund for Cultural Diversity in Vietnam Read MoreDanish Red Cross Vows to Fight Trafficking in Cambodia
A third of Cambodia’s population live below the UN’s poverty limit. Consequently, many choose to either send their children away to the big cities or to the richer neighboring countries …
Danish Red Cross Vows to Fight Trafficking in Cambodia Read MoreThe Swedish Ship Götheborg arrives in Singapore
The ship is a full-scale model of the historic East Indiaman merchant vessel “Götheborg” that sank in September 12th 1745 off the entrance to the harbour of the city of …
The Swedish Ship Götheborg arrives in Singapore Read MoreIndonesians Draw Danish Royalty as Pigs
In a move meant to retaliate against the publication of cartoons of Mohammad in a Danish newspaper last year, the Indonesian radio station Radikal carried out its long-proclaimed drawing and …
Indonesians Draw Danish Royalty as Pigs Read MoreThai Golfers Win Local Derby
Leaving Thailand after having played the Scandinavian Society Golf’s Asian Regional Tournament on Saturday the 4th of November, the mixed team representing Malaysia and Singapore did not have to worry …
Thai Golfers Win Local Derby Read MoreSaving People From Fire
Norwegian citizen who live in Thailand has seen their famous business players like the giant Telenor or the famous Jotun performing an excellent potentiality in making such good revenue in …
Saving People From Fire Read MoreDane to Manage New All Seasons Hotel in Pattaya
Lars Aalund has been appointed General Manager at the brand new All Seasons Pattaya, which is sched-uled to open in late 2006. Lars Aalund has worked for the Accor hotel …
Dane to Manage New All Seasons Hotel in Pattaya Read MoreViking Vietnam Opens New Factory
In front of hundreds of factory workers, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Peter Lysholt Hansen, was one of the first to congratulate Viking Vietnam on its new factory in …
Viking Vietnam Opens New Factory Read MoreKeep Singing
By Goran EhrenOn November 17, over 50 happy souls gathered at The Admirals Pub and Restaurant for the biannual Evert Taube evening. It was a nice evening with the flood …
Keep Singing Read MoreSkanem builds new Thai label factory
Headquartered in Norway, Skanem is one of Europe’s largest self-adhesive label producers and already has 12labelling facilities in seven countries including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, Germany, Poland and Russia. …
Skanem builds new Thai label factory Read MoreRecord Sales for Nokia Thailand This Year
The Finnish handset giant has refused to release specific figures, but it did raise its forecast for overall local handset sales this year to 8,8 million units from 8,4 million, …
Record Sales for Nokia Thailand This Year Read MoreDanida Supports Legal Training in Vietnam
Trade is booming in Vietnam these years, making it crucial that companies understand basic legal concepts when making contracts. When things go wrong, it is important that commercial disputes are solved …
Danida Supports Legal Training in Vietnam Read MoreRecord Number of Golfers Attends Cup
The weather conditions were absolutely perfect as the golfers began their rounds on the course of Muang Kaew Golf Club on Sunday the 29th of October. A comfortable low relative …
Record Number of Golfers Attends Cup Read MoreOverwhelming Success for DABS Annual Ball
For the moment one of the most popular TV shows in Denmark and other European countries is called “Vild Med Dans” or in English “Strictly Come Dancing”. For the Danish …
Overwhelming Success for DABS Annual Ball Read MoreIs there a Doktor for your brand?
No, it’s not a riddle but I’d suggest some professional help from the Brand-Doktor, Mr Steen Puggaard. In 1997, he was with the McDonald’s Corporation as the Senior Marketing & …
Is there a Doktor for your brand? Read MoreSuccessful Farang Police
On Per Butler’s uniform, it reads ‘Tourist Police Volunteer Phuket’. As a voluntary member of the tourist police force he patrols the streets of Patong Beach a couple of nights …
Successful Farang Police Read MoreDanida Supports Women’s Equal Access to Land in Vietnam
Starting from November 2006, the aid project will run through a period of 30 months, tackling one of the key issues concerning women’s equal role and right in the society; …
Danida Supports Women’s Equal Access to Land in Vietnam Read MoreSEB’s Big Celebration
More than 250 guests gathered on 15 September 2006 at the anniversary dinner to enjoy the contrasting views of the old shophouses and skyscrapers of the central business district decorated …
SEB’s Big Celebration Read More