Monk gets asylum in Sweden
Sweden has granted a dissident monk from Vietnam asylum. The 50-year old Buddhist monk Thich Tri Luc, who is also known as Pham Van Tuong, left Ho Chi Minh City …
Monk gets asylum in Sweden Read MoreStorm around supertanker sale to Norway
Indonesia’s state owned oil and gas company Pertamina’s sale of two double-hulled supertankers to Norwegian Frontline has caused an uproar in Indonesia. The sales process of the ships, started this …
Storm around supertanker sale to Norway Read MoreParliamentarians visit during summer break
Six Swedish parliamentarians are visiting Vietnam during the summer break. They go there to participate in various activities within a cooperation project which aims to support the democratic process in …
Parliamentarians visit during summer break Read MoreTetra Pak’s new management
Tetra Pak Malaysia and Singapore has appointed Peter Jhaveri as Managing Director. Jhaveri was a former commercial director of Tetra Pak Malaysia and Singapore and has worked in various …
Tetra Pak’s new management Read MoreGunnar Søiland leaving Bangkok this weekend
Gunnar V. Søiland, Principal Engineer of Norwegian Petroleum Directorate who is based in Bangkok on a regional petroleum policy management project for Southeast Asia, funded by Norwegian Agency for Development …
Gunnar Søiland leaving Bangkok this weekend Read MoreSkal now at Raffles Place
Skal is relocating from Wheelock Place on Orchard Road, to the heart of Raffles Place at OUB Centre, which is the international crossroad of Singapore. The restaurant will be operational …
Skal now at Raffles Place Read MoreSweden supports Vietnam’s expansion of export
Sweden and Switzerland has given Vietnam $3.2 million over three years to help the Vietnamese enterprises develop and expand new export markets. Vietnam News reported that the state officials …
Sweden supports Vietnam’s expansion of export Read MoreSony-Ericsson grows in Asia Pacific
Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and chief executive of Ericsson, points out that Sony-Ericsson Mobile Communications undergoes sales increase after focusing on product designs and user friendly and trendy features. He is …
Sony-Ericsson grows in Asia Pacific Read MoreDiGi appoints new CEO
Telenor’s Malaysian partners, DiGi.com Berhad and DiGi Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd., have appointed Mr. Morten Lundal as Chief Executive Officer, effective from July 26, 2004. He succeeds Mr. Tore Johnsen, who …
DiGi appoints new CEO Read MoreIKEA supports Vietnamese woodwork makers
Countries, particularly Sweden, pay great attention to low-end woodwork products made by ASEAN developing countries. Although, in recent years, export turnover of Vietnam’s woodwork products has increased sharply, from US$220 …
IKEA supports Vietnamese woodwork makers Read MoreNorway honoured for supporting Vietnam’s fishery development
Vietnam’s Ministry of Fisheries on June 12 awarded Per Gullik Starvnum, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, the “For the Cause of Fisheries Industry’s Development” medal, Viet Nam News reported. Four other …
Norway honoured for supporting Vietnam’s fishery development Read MoreGAM leaders released by Swedish court
A local court in Stockholm on Friday rejected a request to detain the Free Aceh Movement, GAM, leaders Zaini Abdullah and Malik Mahmud. The men were charged with violations of …
GAM leaders released by Swedish court Read MoreRadi sets up manufacturing plant on Phuket
The Swedish medical device technology firm Radi Medical Systems AB invests around THB 260 million in a new plant on Phuket. Radi will produce pressure measurement equipment in the Thai …
Radi sets up manufacturing plant on Phuket Read MoreVolvo sets up representative office in Jakarta
Business increases for the Volvo Group in Indonesia and the Swedish company is therefore setting up a representative office in Jakarta. All group products will be represented by the new …
Volvo sets up representative office in Jakarta Read MoreDanish Government supports fisheries industry in Vietnam
Danish Government aided the Vietnamese aquaculture particularly the fisheries industry through various multimillion projects for more than two decades. Danish Ambassador Bjarne Henneberg Sorensen has received a medal for “Vietnam …
Danish Government supports fisheries industry in Vietnam Read MoreJebsen & Jessen’s JV launches manufacturing facility in Vietnam
MHE-Demag, a Danish-German provider of lifting and handling solutions, launched its Vietnam manufacturing facility at the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park in May 2004, with an aim to offer state-of-the-art technology …
Jebsen & Jessen’s JV launches manufacturing facility in Vietnam Read MoreSEB marks 25 years of growth in Singapore
In a simple tree-planting ceremony at the Church of Sweden and the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission, the Singapore branch of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) marked the start of a programme of …
SEB marks 25 years of growth in Singapore Read MoreJotun’s big family of colourful penguins expanding further
The Norwegian paint manufacturer, Jotun is a truly global business. Still, each subsidiary operates very much like a local company. This way, Jotun’s international way of operating business is being …
Jotun’s big family of colourful penguins expanding further Read MoreStranded tourist hangs himself
A young Norwegian tourist was found dead in his room at Baan Pornpateep rooming house on Taweewong Road, Patong on June 11. Thomas Andreassen, 21, attached a rope to …
Stranded tourist hangs himself Read MoreThree GAM leaders arrested in Stockholm
GAM´s, the Free Aceh Movement, leadership troika in Sweden was arrested in Stockholm on Tuesday, suspected of civil rights crimes. Hasan di Tiro, Malik Mahmud and Zaini Abdullah were apprehended …
Three GAM leaders arrested in Stockholm Read MoreExcavation exhibit opened
A four year long Lao-Swedish research cooperation lies behind a recently opened exhibition at the Lao National Museum in Vientiane. Named ‘the bamboo city and the city of 300 temples, …
Excavation exhibit opened Read MoreThai reentry for Carlsberg unlikely this summer
Danes and fellow Scandinavians who wonder when ‘their’ beer Carlsberg, will return to Thailand should not expect any reentry of the brand this summer. “Unfortunately there is very little news …
Thai reentry for Carlsberg unlikely this summer Read MoreDANIDA Supports PAR Process in Dak Lak
The Chairman of the Dak Lak People’s Committee Nguyen Van Lang and the Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy to Vietnam Bjarne Henneberg Sorensen signed on 13 June the Government …
DANIDA Supports PAR Process in Dak Lak Read MoreNordic Investment Bank helps Vietnamese SMEs
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has pledged US$20 million to help Vietnamese small- and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) to purchase new technology and produce commodities for export. The businesses can …
Nordic Investment Bank helps Vietnamese SMEs Read MoreDANIDA aims for energy efficiency in Malaysia
The new Malaysian Ministry of Energy building will be a showcase of energy efficiency and low environmental impact as the government asks the Danish organization to scrutinize the design and …
DANIDA aims for energy efficiency in Malaysia Read MoreUnited Tractors enters agreement to sell Scania
Indonesian heavy equipment company PT United Tractors has signed an agreement with the Swedish vehicle manufacturer company Scania. The deal, announced 8 June, gives United Tractors rights to sell Scania’s …
United Tractors enters agreement to sell Scania Read MoreNew cooperation agreement worth SEK 450 million
On Tuesday 15 June signed Sweden and Laos a new agreement on continued development cooperation covering the period July 2004 December 2006. Sweden’s new package for Laos is based on …
New cooperation agreement worth SEK 450 million Read MoreNordCham partners enterprises from Scandinavia
At the meeting, members of NordCham reviewed the chamber’s activities last year and discussed the ways for developing its activities next years. As a Nordic non-profit non-governmental organisation in Vietnam, …
NordCham partners enterprises from Scandinavia Read MoreKristian Tear new president of Ericsson SEA
Ericsson has appointed Kristian Tear, previously Head of Ericsson Germany, Austria and Switzerland, to head its South-East Asian operations. Effective July 1, 2004, Tear will take on the role of …
Kristian Tear new president of Ericsson SEA Read MoreOld films made look as new
Old colour films in Vietnam are restored in a cooperation project between the film institutes of Sweden and Vietnam. First movie renovated in this scheme is the 1980’s colour feature …
Old films made look as new Read MoreDanish and Swedish teams to battle in Euro 2004
The Euro 2004 is just around the corner and many people are looking forward to cheer their favorite teams. This year, the Danes and Swedes cannot miss to cheer the …
Danish and Swedish teams to battle in Euro 2004 Read MorePetra Perdana signs North Sea contract
The Malaysian company Petra Perdana Bhd has been awarded a project with Norway’s TGS Nopec Geophysical Company ASA. The agreement regards a seismic data acquisition undertaking in the North Sea. …
Petra Perdana signs North Sea contract Read MoreJonas Hafström new ambassador in Bangkok
The Swedish government appointed Mr Jonas Hafström new ambassador to Thailand at the cabinet meeting on Thursday 10 June. He will take up the new position this August. Jonas Hafström …
Jonas Hafström new ambassador in Bangkok Read MoreAker Kvaerner delivers Thai Copper project
The world’s newest copper smelter was handed over from the EPC contractor Aker Kvaerner of Norway to Thai Copper in May. This delivery to the Thai client’s plant in Rayong …
Aker Kvaerner delivers Thai Copper project Read MoreSwedish brand JL strikes jackpot in Singapore
The Swedish golf apparel brand J. Lindeberg, JL in short, became an instant hit when it was launched in the island state early 2004. All thanks to Mark Chin. He …
Swedish brand JL strikes jackpot in Singapore Read MoreDane leads EuroCham in Vietnam
Danish expat in Vietnam, Mr. Preben Hjortlund has taken over the position as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce from Mr. Juan Rothe in late …
Dane leads EuroCham in Vietnam Read MoreTelelogic opens Bangkok office
The Swedish software and systems development company Telelogic will open a representative office in Bangkok. Telelogic’s Thailand office will serve the Indochina region as well as Thailand. The Bangkok office …
Telelogic opens Bangkok office Read MoreScandinavian fun game of bowling at MBK Centre
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce organizes a bowling competition at the new SF Strike Bowl, MBK Centre on June 11. The Scandinavian Chamber members are invited to participate in the …
Scandinavian fun game of bowling at MBK Centre Read MoreRo-Clean Desmi and liaison office in Vietnam performing 4th project
After having performed 3 projects during 2003 to the governmental Vietnamese Petro-industry and some of their joint ventures, the Danish company Ro-Clean Desmi (a company in the Maersk group) has …
Ro-Clean Desmi and liaison office in Vietnam performing 4th project Read MoreWill Beer Chang replace Carlsberg?
Chang Beer is reportedly bidding against its former partner Carlsberg to sponsor Liverpool, the English Premier League Club which is today sponsored by Carlsberg. The two beer manufacturers were partners, …
Will Beer Chang replace Carlsberg? Read MoreEricsson expanding Lao Telecom network
Ericsson is currently implementing a contract signed in March to expand its GSM 900/1800 MHz network for Lao Telecom to meet the growing number of Laotian mobile telephone subscribers. The …
Ericsson expanding Lao Telecom network Read MoreScand-Media Journalist Wins DANIDA Prize
DANIDA, the Danish organization that provides aid to projects for the third world countries, has given a scholarship of money worth 6,500 USD and a DV camera to Knud Brix …
Scand-Media Journalist Wins DANIDA Prize Read MoreEricsson CEO to speak at Singapore luncheon in June
Mr. Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson, will during his visit to Singapore in mid-June hold a speech on June 16 at a luncheon at the Institute of Policy …
Ericsson CEO to speak at Singapore luncheon in June Read MoreMysterious Thai employment statistics puzzle Scandinavians
How many Thais travel to Scandinavia for work and where? It depends on who you ask. There are big differencies between numbers given by Thai authorities and those from the …
Mysterious Thai employment statistics puzzle Scandinavians Read More“Swedish Flag Day” in Singapore
Swedes in Singapore will this year celebrate their national day, “Swedish Flag Day”, on Sunday, June 6 at the Swiss Club. Like every year, the celebration includes food, drinks, entertainment …
“Swedish Flag Day” in Singapore Read MoreSwedish Embassy aims to boost Vietnam-Sweden trade relations
Trade exchange has been progressing, but not met its potential The bilateral trade between Vietnam and Sweden is developing with each year. Vietnam has, in terms of growth, become Sweden’s …
Swedish Embassy aims to boost Vietnam-Sweden trade relations Read MoreTwo new trainees soon at chambers’ shared office
Esben Gravlev Rasmussen from Frederiksberg in Denmark and Kristian Svensson from Halmstad in Sweden will be the next two trainees at the combined secretariat of the three Scandinavian chambers of …
Two new trainees soon at chambers’ shared office Read MoreDanish Business Delegation to South East Asia
A Danish business delegation will visit Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from 26 September to 1 October this year for Danish companies interested in sourcing or developing and strategic partnerships in …
Danish Business Delegation to South East Asia Read MoreSingaporeans stomach millions of Swedish meatballs
Ask a Singaporean to name a typical Swedish dish and you are likely to hear “meatballs with boiled potatoes, lingonberry jam and cream sauce”. That thanks to Ikea on Alexandra …
Singaporeans stomach millions of Swedish meatballs Read MoreBerry picking all time high this summer
Expect a record number of around 1300 Thais traveling to Sweden this summer to earn money as wild berry pickers. That is well over last year’s around 500 seasonal workers …
Berry picking all time high this summer Read More