A Singaporean’s First Lucia
It would be a first time for me too, an ignorant Singaporean new to this Swedish tradition. Sitting in the church was already nerve-wrecking for me as the seats began …
A Singaporean’s First Lucia Read MoreDanish economy wins WEF survey
Denmark has emerged as the European Union’s most dynamic economy in a World Economic Forum comparison.The WEF said Wednesday that Denmark has done the most of any EU member to …
Danish economy wins WEF survey Read MoreDenmark Purchases CO2 Credits from Malaysia
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 12 signed an emission reduction purchase agreement with the Malaysian company Golden Hope Plantations Bhd.The agreement to purchase credits from five Golden …
Denmark Purchases CO2 Credits from Malaysia Read MoreSwedish-Vietnamese Literatures Exchanged
The Embassy of Sweden to Vietnam on December 08 handed over to the National Library in Hanoi the newly – translated literature books by Swedish authors which are two novels; …
Swedish-Vietnamese Literatures Exchanged Read MoreDanish Trade Councils Assist Vietnamese Businesses
Trade councils from Denmark; Skive Industrial Development Centre and Viborg Business Development Centre, will assist HCMC Mechanical and Electrical Association (HMEA), which is a local business organization within mechanical and …
Danish Trade Councils Assist Vietnamese Businesses Read MoreNorwegian DNV Navigator Won Prize in Singapore
DNV Navigator, an initiative of DNV Company headquartered in Oslo, has won a Minister Innovation Award from the Singapore Ministry of Transport.The latest DNV project with Maritime Port Authority (MPA) …
Norwegian DNV Navigator Won Prize in Singapore Read MoreDanish Metal and Mechanics Companies Visit Vietnam
A delegation of SMEs from Denmark’s metal and machine industry visited Vietnam from November 27th – December 3rd, in the area of Hai Phong in Northern Vietnam and Ba Ria …
Danish Metal and Mechanics Companies Visit Vietnam Read MoreHygeia Healthcare Offers New Outsourcing – Thailand’s Medical Heaven
Medical tourism to Thailand is gaining momentum as the word is out that healthcare there is both inexpensive – and superb. Bangkok Hospital group has entered into collaborations with service …
Hygeia Healthcare Offers New Outsourcing – Thailand’s Medical Heaven Read MoreDanish Aid to Hanoi
Denmark, in corporation with Hanoi Business Association launch a new project to assist Vietnamese enterprises to make full use of the emerging market opportunities appointed by Vietnam’s WTO accession which …
Danish Aid to Hanoi Read MoreRevised Viet Nam-Sweden Health Agreement
A revised health agreement between Vietnam and Sweden was December 12 2006 signed by representatives of the Ministry of Health supported by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan together with the Swedish …
Revised Viet Nam-Sweden Health Agreement Read MoreBike for Peace is Back!
The route in Burma will start on February 25 from the capital city of Burma Yangon and biking to many interested places such as Mandalay, Mingun, Began and Popa. The …
Bike for Peace is Back! Read MoreScandinavian Disc Jockeys at Bangkok DJ Event
Scandinavia seems to breed disc jockey artists these days which catch attention even from far away places like Thailand. At least this can be the conclusion if looking at the …
Scandinavian Disc Jockeys at Bangkok DJ Event Read MoreThe Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage
Ten Scandinavian and one Thai business professionals will be organizing the first annual Baan King Kaew Golf Trophy from the 19th to 21st January 2007 to support Ching Mai’s independent …
The Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage Read MoreScandAsia Appoints ZoMedia as Media Representative
ZoMedia Pte Ltd has recently been appointed as Media Representative for the regional Scandinavian magazine ScandAsia in Singapore. ScandAsia is the only magazine covering all the Scandinavians living in Singapore …
ScandAsia Appoints ZoMedia as Media Representative Read MoreScandinavian Business Christmas Dinner
By Kari Aamodt On Thursday December 7th we saw a record number of 456 guests at the 8th Annual Scandinavian Business Christmas Dinner. The venue this year was Hilton Kuala Lumpur. …
Scandinavian Business Christmas Dinner Read MoreSwedish Road Safety Introduced to Malaysia
The embassy of Sweden in Malaysia, in corporation with the Malaysian Ministry of Transport, hosted the “Sweden-Malaysia International Road Safety Seminar” on November 13 at the Palace of the Golden …
Swedish Road Safety Introduced to Malaysia Read MoreViking Vets Bangkok Champions
For a lot of the Viking players the weekend of December 9th and 10th meant two days of football. After Saturdays defeat to the Winking Frog in the Casual League, …
Viking Vets Bangkok Champions Read MoreVikings Beaten by Frogs
It was a team full of optimism that entered the pitch on Patana International School on Saturday December 9th to meet the team from the British Pub Winking Frog. The …
Vikings Beaten by Frogs Read MoreThe New Swedish Priest at the Singapore Norwegian Seaman’s Church
One fine day though, while having coffee with a friend, she told him that she had no idea what she wanted to do when she was older. Her friend simply …
The New Swedish Priest at the Singapore Norwegian Seaman’s Church Read MoreThaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine
By Veikko LaineThe first issue of Thaimaansuomalainen came out mid-August 2006. The tabloid size magazine contained only 16 pages, six adverts plus 15 map module adverts but it was written …
Thaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine Read MorePlenty of Room at the Ambassador’s House
The annual Christmas party is something the women of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association (SWEA) always look forward to. However, one problem always pops up. Lack of space. “We usually …
Plenty of Room at the Ambassador’s House Read MoreCarlsberg Malaysia to Own Stake in Indian Joint Venture
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, Carlsberg Malaysia said its 24.6 pct-owned associate, the Sri Lankan-based Lion Brewery Ceylon Ltd, will own a 22.5 pct stake of South East Asia …
Carlsberg Malaysia to Own Stake in Indian Joint Venture Read MoreFinland Grants Visa to Cambodian Ex-police Chief
Cambodia’s reactions came promptly after Finland announced its decision to grant a visa to Heng Peo. According to Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA), Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong has sent a …
Finland Grants Visa to Cambodian Ex-police Chief Read MoreChristmas Golf Benefits Malaysian Kids
45 golfers took a break from Christmas preparations to play in the annual Christmas golf tournament arranged by Scandinavian Society Malaysia on December 3rd. The tournament took place at the …
Christmas Golf Benefits Malaysian Kids Read MoreHenrik Ibsen’s Women in Singapore
Ibsen Women – Put An Eagle in A Cage opened in New York and Los Angeles in 1990 and it has since toured the USA, Europe, India, Pakistan, Bangla Desh, …
Henrik Ibsen’s Women in Singapore Read MoreDNV Navigator wins Singapore Minister Innovation Award
The project, which was completed in June 2006, allowed Singapore flag ship crew to submit crew change information via XML files electronically to MPA using DNV Navigator.DNV Navigator is an onboard databank …
DNV Navigator wins Singapore Minister Innovation Award Read MoreDanish Money Injected Into the Mekong River
On Wednesday, Denmark signed an agreement worth an overall nine million USD to the Mekong River Commission. With this grant, Denmark provides 45 million DKK (7.5 million USD) to the …
Danish Money Injected Into the Mekong River Read MoreMermaid Maritime Vietnam Changes Hands
Mermaid Maritime Vietnam has been taken over by its own previous owner and current CEO Jorgen Lundbaek and Tommy Hansen, currently General Manager of Mermaid Safety Services Ltd.The change of …
Mermaid Maritime Vietnam Changes Hands Read More43 Is the Winning Number
50 golfers participated in the LVT Cup at the Vintage Golf Club 25 kilometres outside Bangkok and the golfers really impressed SSS golf captain, Klaus Støve. “The golf course at the …
43 Is the Winning Number Read MoreAmdi Petersen Spotted in Singapore
On Friday, a Danish teacher recognized Mogens Amdi Petersen, who is the founder of the organization Tvind, which has been involved in a decade-long media-covered court trial in Denmark for …
Amdi Petersen Spotted in Singapore Read MoreVikings Beats French Favourites
Odds certainly were against the Scandinavian Vikings soccer players before the game against French rivals Les Gaulois on Saturday the 2nd of December. A miserable start of the season had …
Vikings Beats French Favourites Read MoreFlying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer
The joyful turn comes to Thai orphans when the Puppet Theatre Sytkyt has been invited by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok to spread Christmas cheer to Thai orphanages by …
Flying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer Read MoreScandinavian Artists at European Jazz Festival in Vietnam
Representing Finland is the Espoo Big Band, which is one of the finest big jazz orchestras in Europe. Lina Nyberg & her band PLING from Sweden and the Swing Sisters …
Scandinavian Artists at European Jazz Festival in Vietnam Read MoreVisiting the Home of New Lives
Waking up in one world, having dinner in another. That was basically the situation for the 18 people from the Norwegian and Swedish Churches in Singapore. On Monday the 27th of …
Visiting the Home of New Lives Read MoreAn Evening of Style and Networking
Networking must be what Swedish do best as another networking event was held last night at Style Nordic, located at Ann Siang Road. A total of 46 guests turned up, …
An Evening of Style and Networking Read MoreMaersk Opens New Routes from Bangkok
The Danish shipping company has not previously operated from the port in Tokyo, but has sailed from Yokohama. From there, containers have so far been transported by truck. It will …
Maersk Opens New Routes from Bangkok Read MoreInterview with the Norwegian Priest of Singapore
When Reverend Lars Bernhardt Ølberg arrived in Singapore a year ago, he was brought into the church room of the Norwegian Seaman’s Church and shown a cross made out of …
Interview with the Norwegian Priest of Singapore Read MoreNGO’s: Carlsberg Responsible for Death of Cambodian Laborers
The international beer industry in Cambodia is accused of treating its female employees miserably, reports Jyllands-Posten. According to the accusers – several NGO’s and women’s rights organizations working in Cambodia …
NGO’s: Carlsberg Responsible for Death of Cambodian Laborers Read MoreNew strategic partnership between THAI and SAS
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed an agreement to establish an extensive partnership to offer services beyond their destinations. The code share …
New strategic partnership between THAI and SAS Read MoreKamera Streaming in Malaysia
Malaysian consumers were the first to be able to watch streamed entertainment on their mobile phone following a deal between the Swedish Mobile content specialists Kamera and Astro, Asia’s leading …
Kamera Streaming in Malaysia Read MoreVikings Return from Phuket with Medals
Having to promise to bring back silverware and medals in return for being allowed to play soccer in Phuket in stead of in the Casual League might seem like a …
Vikings Return from Phuket with Medals Read MoreA new Carl Linné
Just south of Pattaya, around two hours drive from Bangkok, a huge botanic garden is located, the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden. The garden has 16.000 plants – Including more …
A new Carl Linné Read MoreDo You Feel A Tingle Down Your Spine?
Having practiced chiropractic in Kuala Lumpur for a year, Dr Will Kalla felt it was time to move on. He did and made a trip down to Singapore only to …
Do You Feel A Tingle Down Your Spine? Read MoreInsurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour
Tellus’ niche is insurance coverage and to give “absolute financial security”, designed for people living and working abroad. The focus lies on Swedes no matter where they live, worldwide.What is …
Insurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour Read MoreBattle for Hanoi Brewery Intensifies
The local government in Hanoi will initiate its privatization process soon, at which point the state-owned brewery Habeco will be open to negotiate with interested stakeholders. Over a year ago, Carlsberg …
Battle for Hanoi Brewery Intensifies Read MoreCarlsberg Hopes to Re-enter Thailand
Carlsberg might soon re-enter Thailand. With a healthy bottom line to boost its self-confidence, the Danish company has announced its plans to invest up to five billion DKK in Asia …
Carlsberg Hopes to Re-enter Thailand Read MoreDefeat After Poor Vikings Effort
On Saturday the 25th of November the Scandinavian Vikings soccer team played against the team from the Spickled Liver Pub. “The Spickled Liver is a rather bad team and certainly …
Defeat After Poor Vikings Effort Read More1100 visited Danish Christmas Bazaar
The roads up Singapore’s Mount Faber must have been busier on Saturday the 25th of November than on an ordinary Saturday, as 1100 people visited the Christmas Bazaar at the …
1100 visited Danish Christmas Bazaar Read MoreSwedish Tax Savings By Declaring You Live In Thailand?
Hej mitt namn er Sture Strand, boende i Pattaya sen 1988Av en ren tillfellighet fick jag reda po att man kan skatta 25%, istellet som for min del 33%. Utan …
Swedish Tax Savings By Declaring You Live In Thailand? Read MoreRoyal That Jazz Concert in Copenhagen
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen will on 5 December be organizing a Jazz concert to celebrate the 79th Birthday and 60 years of King Bhumiphol Adulyadej’s Reign over the …
Royal That Jazz Concert in Copenhagen Read More