Glögg at Raffles
Famous for the Singapore Sling legendary Raffles hotel in Singapore now introduces Swedish glögg. Well, at least as a one off during the Swedish style christmas evening held 7 December …
Glögg at Raffles Read MoreTelenor addresses Norwegian royalties: “We are here for long-term”
“This is actually one of the most advanced competitive markets in the world in my view,” said co-CEO of the mobile phone operator DTAC, Sigve Brekke. “We are happy to …
Telenor addresses Norwegian royalties: “We are here for long-term” Read MoreNordic security solutions showcased in Manila and Bangkok
Twelve safety and security companies from the Nordic countries toured the Philippines and Thailand the past week, showcasing the latest products and solutions in this growing niche. “We witness the …
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The best routine to have is no routine at all: Sam-Erik Ruttmann
Managing and training nearly 350 Thai locals how to achieve a five-star level; experiencing the ‘Thai way’ of things; hosting cocktail parties for Koreans, Japanese, or guests from Kazakhstan; visiting …
The best routine to have is no routine at all: Sam-Erik Ruttmann Read MoreCrown Prince Haakon impressed by Thai Royal projects
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Her Royal Highness Princess Mette Marit visited Chitralada Villa to view projects instituted by His Majesty the King on November 24. …
Crown Prince Haakon impressed by Thai Royal projects Read MoreFlying Finn in Bangkok
The title “Flying Finns” has been applied to many Finnish sports, often in ski jumping and track events. But there’s one, where this nationality has really excelled: the rally. Every …
Flying Finn in Bangkok Read MoreA Finnish touch on Thai handicraft
But a Finnish woman has been lucky enough achieving just that, designer Marianne Javinen working at the Doi Tung Delepment Project in Chiang Rai. Regrettably though she however never got …
A Finnish touch on Thai handicraft Read MoreBringwell appoints distributor
Bringwell International AB in Stockholm has signed a distribution contract with LifePharm Pte Ltd in Singapore. The agreement gives LifePharm, a member of the Lifebrandz group, rights to distribute all …
Bringwell appoints distributor Read MoreElectrolux hopes to expand market with affordable product range
Electrolux Malaysia aims to change the perception that it is a high-end brand in the coming months through strategic marketing and the launching of affordable products. General manager Koh Soh …
Electrolux hopes to expand market with affordable product range Read MoreNorwegian Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Bangkok
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 MoreJJSEA’s former chairman turns 80
Former Chairman of Jebsen & Jessen (SEA), Mr. A. P. Jessen, celebrated his 80th birthday in style with two parties in Denmark October this year. The first party, which featured …
JJSEA’s former chairman turns 80 Read MoreElectrolux plans big for Rayong
After only a year in operation of its production facilities in Rayong, the Swedish electrical appliance producer Electrolux is already planning to invest THB 2 billion more to expand the …
Electrolux plans big for Rayong Read MorePetra Perdana to buy vessel from P/R International Offshore Services
Petra Perdana Bhd said in November its subsidiary Intra-Oil Services Bhd had entered into a memorandum of agreement to buy a US$6.25 million (RM23.75 million) vessel from Norway’s P/R International …
Petra Perdana to buy vessel from P/R International Offshore Services Read MoreUIE appoints SHB for Aarhus stake sale
United International Enterprise Ltd. (UIE) has appointed Denmark-based merchant bank Svenske Handelsbanken (SHB) as facilitator for the possible disposal of its 45.9 percent stake in Aarhus United A/S, a world …
UIE appoints SHB for Aarhus stake sale Read MoreJebsen & Jessen honours Heine Askaer-Jensen for 25-year service
Heine Askaer-Jensen, group managing director of Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Pte. Ltd. recently became the 80th long-serving employee currently still in active service with the Jebsen & Jessen group across …
Jebsen & Jessen honours Heine Askaer-Jensen for 25-year service Read MoreFilipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden
Philippine 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 transfers shipbuilding technology to Vinashin
Denmark’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 MoreThe Rasmus nominated at MTV Asia Awards
Four 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 MoreLännen Plant Systems receives Euro 1 Million order from Thailand
The 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 MoreSimply Scandinavian in KL launched
The 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 MoreDanish visitor shot dead in Pattaya
A 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 MoreSwede appointed head of AIT
Professor 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 MoreGood vibrations but no concrete deals yet
Make 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 …
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Dairy business with a Danish experience
Read also the interview with Sawaeng Kongpetsak 20 years later. Sawaeng and Helga Kongpetsak have spent more than 30 years living and working in Denmark. His entire life is enriched …
Dairy business with a Danish experience Read MoreCrab sticks fingered by Sweden
A 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 MoreDirect flights expected to boost Malaysian tourism among Swedes
A 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 MoreTumba and princess Birgitta golfed on eastern seaboard
Swedish 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 MoreDTAC Norwegian executive in his new role
The 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 MoreDanish vets help sterilise strays dogs in Thailand
Six 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 MoreDTAC plans to invest 7-8 billion baht in network next year
Telenor’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 doubles its flavour production in Asia
Danisco 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 MoreWeak local currencies affect Oriflame
The 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 MoreSweden sponsors programme for Vietnam’s environment
A 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 MoreETI-N co-organizes SA8000 supplier training course in HCMC
Ethical 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 MoreMAN B&W Diesel to transfer technology to Vinashin
Denmark’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 MoreCombat money laundering taught by Swedish specialists
Two 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 MoreDefence minister holds talks in Singapore and Bangkok
Sweden’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 MoreThai success on Danish fields
Sumet 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 MoreNokia, AIS sign Deal for GSM Network
The 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 MoreECCO Manager from Thailand moving to factory in China
In 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 leaves APV
Allan 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 MoreVietnam-Norway relations at new height
The 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 MoreGay Night with Thai movies, Oliver Stone’s Alexander at Stockholm Int’l Film Fest
During 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 MoreMore orders for ships in the pipeline
“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 MoreVital Vietnamese impress King Harald
Norway’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 MoreDelegation from Vietnam joins Vietnam day in Sweden
Stockholm’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 MoreNew drilling contract in Malaysia for Smedvig
Smedvig 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 MoreVietnam Deputy PM visits Sweden
Vu 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 MoreDigi places new order with Ericsson
Ericsson 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 MoreKing Harald V, Queen Sonja of Norway visited Singapore
His 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, …
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