Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrived Bangkok Tuesday 23 November at the start of a four-day official visit to Thailand. …
Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Bangkok Read MorePhilippine Ambassador Victoria S. Bataclan conducted a “Pilong ng Bayan 2004: Balikatan para sa Kaunlaran” conference in Helsingborg, Sweden on 13 november 2004. The conference brought together over 50 …
Filipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden Read MoreDenmark’s Man B & W and the Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) signed a contract to assist in the modernisation of Vinashin’s production lines in Ha Noi on 8 …
Denmark’s Man B & W transfers shipbuilding technology to Vinashin Read MoreFour young guys from Helsinki formed The Rasmus as wild and immature high school friends. Several years and six albums later the band has risen to become one of the …
The Rasmus nominated at MTV Asia Awards Read MoreThe technology will be placed in the world’s largest forest nursery in Thailand. The deal also marks the largest foreign order ever received by Lännen Plant Systems. When completed the …
Lännen Plant Systems receives Euro 1 Million order from Thailand Read MoreThe Scandinavian Week “Simply Scandinavian” was officially opened Monday the 22nd of November by the Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Arild Eik, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Børge Petersen, Swedish Counselor Ms. Eva …
Simply Scandinavian in KL launched Read MoreA Danish man was shot to death soon after midnight November 20 in a crowded Pattaya tourist strip, reported newspaper The Nation. Michael Christensen, 31, had reportedly just parked his …
Danish visitor shot dead in Pattaya Read MoreProfessor Said Irandoust from Sweden has been appointed the next President of Asian Institute of Technology, AIT. He is currently serving as President of the University College of Borås, Sweden, …
Swede appointed head of AIT Read MoreMake the Royal Thai Air Force, RTAF, even more aware of the Gripen system. Increased interest from the Royal Thai Navy for more cooperation and an opportunity to introduce Swedish …
Good vibrations but no concrete deals yet Read More
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Dairy business with a Danish experience Read MoreA Singaporean producer of crab sticks has been identified by the Swedish national food administration, SLV, as one of four companies that fail to declare soy protein in their products …
Crab sticks fingered by Sweden Read MoreA 30 to 40 percent increase in tourist arrivals from Sweden to Malaysia is expected next year, following the recent introduction of Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) direct flights between the two …
Direct flights expected to boost Malaysian tourism among Swedes Read MoreSwedish golf enthusiast Sven Tumba and his old buddy HRH princess Birgitta of Sweden formed one of the teams competing in the 2004 World Golfers Championship amateur tournament played 7 …
Tumba and princess Birgitta golfed on eastern seaboard Read MoreThe co-chief executive officer of Total Access Communication Thailand (DTAC) Sigve Brekke is on the path to stardom as a guest in a new Thai flick “The Mine”, slated to …
DTAC Norwegian executive in his new role Read MoreSix Danish veterinarians recently travelled all the way from Denmark to Thailand to help neuter over 200 stray dogs at villages, temples and communities in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and …
Danish vets help sterilise strays dogs in Thailand Read MoreTelenor’s mobile phone operation in Thailand, Total Access Communication (DTAC), said it plans to spend 7-8 billion baht next year on capital expenditure to expand its network. According to DTAC’s …
DTAC plans to invest 7-8 billion baht in network next year Read MoreDanisco Flavours doubles its flavour production in Asia with the construction of a brand new production facility at Danisco´s existing emulsifier and functional systems plant in Penang, Malaysia. The new …
Danisco doubles its flavour production in Asia Read MoreThe Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame reports a five percent turnover dip in Asia for the first three quarters 2004 to Euro 7.7 million. Turnover in local currencies did however grow …
Weak local currencies affect Oriflame Read MoreA specific agreement on the Swedish financial support worth US$25 million for a programme for environmentally sustainable development in Vietnam was signed by the Charge d’Affaires and Minister for Development …
Sweden sponsors programme for Vietnam’s environment Read MoreEthical Trade Initiative-Norway (ETI-N), in collaboration with Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Association of Garment, Textile, Embroidery and Knitting (AGTEX), will on November 18 and 19 in Ho Chi …
ETI-N co-organizes SA8000 supplier training course in HCMC Read MoreDenmark’s MAN B&W Diesel A/S, a leading supplier of large diesel engines for ship propulsion systems, stationary power supply and rail traction, signed a contract on transferring ship manufacturing and …
MAN B&W Diesel to transfer technology to Vinashin Read MoreTwo economic crime investigators from Sweden recently taught colleagues from over 90 countries the basics of money laundering techniques at a workshop held at the UN regional headquarters in Bangkok. …
Combat money laundering taught by Swedish specialists Read MoreSweden’s minister of defence, Ms Leni Björklund, visits Singapore and Thailand between 16 and 20 November. In Singapore she will have talks on the 16th with her Singaporean colleague Teo …
Defence minister holds talks in Singapore and Bangkok Read MoreSumet Keawtipnet may not be familiar to most Thais, but his reputation is widely spread among local football clubs in Denmark, Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. His team, Thamrong Thai …
Thai success on Danish fields Read MoreThe deal was signed with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), a subsidiary of Shin Corporation PCL., following a 2004 deal where AIS awarded Nokia a GSM Network expansion …
Nokia, AIS sign Deal for GSM Network Read MoreIn August 2004 ECCO began the construction of a new factory in Xiamen in the South-eastern part of China. The new factory is being built with help from Novo Nordisk …
ECCO Manager from Thailand moving to factory in China Read MoreAllan Jensen, one of the most respected businessmen in the Danish-Thai business community, has already left APV (Thailand) Ltd. since November 5, 2004, according to the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce …
Allan Jensen leaves APV Read MoreThe visit took place on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. President Tran Duc Luong welcomed the Royal couple and …
Vietnam-Norway relations at new height Read MoreDuring the darkest period of the year in Sweden it is usually time for the film freaks to seek the dark movie theatre to find the warmth and light. Again …
Gay Night with Thai movies, Oliver Stone’s Alexander at Stockholm Int’l Film Fest Read More“Norway will increase cooperation with Viet Nam in shipbuilding”, said Ms Marianne Lie, Director General of the Norwegian Shipowners Association, during a seminar in Hanoi 2 November which was held …
More orders for ships in the pipeline Read MoreNorway’s royal couple, King Harald and Queen Sonja, ended their week long state visit to Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday 5 November. During their stay they met …
Vital Vietnamese impress King Harald Read MoreStockholm’s City Hall will transform into a piece of Vietnam on Monday 8 November as the building hosts the Vietnam Day in Sweden event. Among the main attractions showcased are …
Delegation from Vietnam joins Vietnam day in Sweden Read MoreSmedvig has been awarded a letter of intent by Petronas Carigali for production drilling offshore Malaysia with the self-erecting tender rig Teknik Berkat. The contract has a duration of approximately …
New drilling contract in Malaysia for Smedvig Read MoreVu Khoan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, and Swedish Minister for Industry and Trade Thomas Östros, inaugurate a trade and investment seminar in Stockholm on Monday 8 November. The …
Vietnam Deputy PM visits Sweden Read MoreEricsson has been selected by Malaysian operator DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) as prime supplier for upgrading and expanding their nationwide GSM/GPRS network with the high speed data transfer technology …
Digi places new order with Ericsson Read MoreHis Majesty King Harald V and Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway visited Singapore late October for a two-day state visit, aimed at broadening business links between the two countries, …
King Harald V, Queen Sonja of Norway visited Singapore Read MoreTelenor’s operation in Malaysia, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, has appointed Mr. Johan Dennelind as Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Ho Meng who has resigned. Johan Dennelind will be the …
New CFO at DiGi mid November Read MoreBangkok-based Swede Nick Jonsson was on October 18 honoured at the Golden Target Awards dinner on day two of the Public Relations Institute of Australia’s national conference held in Canberra. …
Young Swedish executive wins award for charity project Read MoreA business delegation led by the Swedish Thai Chamber of Commerce, STTC, kicked off a road show in the northeastern Thai business capital Khon Kaen on Monday 1 November. After …
Roadshow and mou in Khon Kaen Read MoreKey in all these bilateral projects is Thailand’s commitment to intensify discussions with Sweden about a possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets. Commerce Minister Watana Muangsook has been …
Discussions between Sweden and Thailand intensify in the light of possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets Read MoreA Swedish couple, Julia and Erik Wirdheim, has launched the first guide book about Thailand written for children. The title is “Vera and Victor discover Thailand” in the English version …
Travel book for kids Read MoreThe brutal slaying by a policeman, working extra as a restaurant patron, of two young British tourists near River Kwai 9 September was an eerie reminder of a similar attack …
Sweden submits note after three months wait Read MoreThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has selected SimCorp Dimension as the platform for front-to-back operations for its funds under management. The sale is SimCorp’s first in Singapore and continues …
First Singaporean order for Denmark’s SimCorp Dimension Read MoreThe three new additional direct Bangkok flights will be flown with the airline’s Boeing MD-11 aircraft between 11.12.04 – 7.1.05 and 9.2-2.4.05. The flights will depart Bangkok on Mondays, Thursdays …
Three new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki Read MoreDiGi.Com Berhad (DiGi) on October 26 announced its all time high financial performance for the nine months ending 30 September 2004, with significant improvements in all key financial and operational …
DiGi posts all time high financial results Read MoreThough Inger Meyer only arrived in Kuala Lumpur in September, the Chairman of MNBC, Mr. Morten Fon contacted her in Norway in the month of May to persuade her to …
Inger Meyer is back at MNBC Read MoreGenoMar Supreme Philippines, Inc. (GSP) has recently become the first tilapia multiplier and hatchery facility in the Philippines to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification. “We, at GenoMar Supreme Philippines, look at …
GenoMar’s tilapia hatchery in Philippines gets ISO certification Read MoreNorway’s trade of traditional commodities (excluding ships and oil platforms) with four major South East Asian trading partners from January to September this year saw significant increase in imports from …
Norway’s external trade with 4 major SEA nations September Read MoreSweden fields three participants in this year’s world cup shooting final which is held in Bangkok 26 to 31 October. Anders Bonander from Gothenburg competes in the 50 m pistol …
Three Swedes shoot in Bangkok Read MoreHave you encountered an obstacle when trading with Sweden? Or have you got suggestions how to get rid of unnecessary or stupid Swedish trade regulations? Whatever trade issue you like …
Open Trade Gate Sweden launched Read More