Kai’s Danish Bakery in Nongkhai
Danish bakeries. You can find them all over the world. So why write about this guy, Kai, who together with his Thai wife over the past eight years has established …
Kai’s Danish Bakery in Nongkhai Read MoreNorway and Sweden set up poverty and environment fund
The governments of Norway and Sweden have set up a joint USD 3.6 million Poverty and Environment Fund to be administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the bank announced …
Norway and Sweden set up poverty and environment fund Read MoreDon’t rent a motorcycle!
The largest Nordic travel insurance company, SOS International a/s warns of a dramatic increase in Nordic tourists injured in motorcycle accidents when on vacation in South East Asia. For Thailand, …
Don’t rent a motorcycle! Read MoreDanes should not marry non-Danes
One year after the implementation of a new Danish immigration law, pressure is mounting on Danish Minister for Integration, Mr. Bertel Haarder to revise parts of a law approved by …
Danes should not marry non-Danes Read MoreNorway’s half-year trade with major ASEAN countries slipped
Norway’s trade of traditional commodities (all commodities excluding ships and oil platforms, for exports also excluding crude oil, natural gas and condensates) with Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia slipped in …
Norway’s half-year trade with major ASEAN countries slipped Read MorePhilippines’ peace talks with NDF to resume in August instead
Philippine House Speaker Jose de Venecia said July 19 that the peace talks with the communist National Democratic Front (NDF) will definitely resume at the end of August in Norway …
Philippines’ peace talks with NDF to resume in August instead Read MoreThai management students bound for Sweden
How to say and do ‘skål’ the proper way, and appreciate and understand Scandinavian food, was the theme of a recent dinner at the Admiral’s Restaurant, Bangkok, for a group …
Thai management students bound for Sweden Read MoreSupreme Commander visits Thailand
General Johan Hederstedt, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, is making an official visit to Thailand between 31 July and 3 August 2003. He is invited by the Thai …
Supreme Commander visits Thailand Read MoreAsia fastest growing cruising market in the world
Scandinavians are used to relax on short cruises and being spoiled on huge state-of-the-art ferries that cross the Baltic and North seas. And when Star Cruises introduced a similar concept …
Asia fastest growing cruising market in the world Read MoreSlum Child wins Norway Scholarship
The spectacular and beautiful shores of Flekke Fjord in Norway may seem light years away from the bustle of Bangkoks’ busy streets. But for one bright Thai student they will …
Slum Child wins Norway Scholarship Read MoreFrom zero to third largest cruise company in nine years
Star Cruises was incorporated in September 1993 to tap Asia-Pacific’s potential as an international cruise destination. Nine years later it had grown to became the world’s third largest cruise company …
From zero to third largest cruise company in nine years Read MoreLaos’ media training on gender role supported by NORAD
Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supported a four-day training course under the theme “Gender Role and Mass Media” in Vientiane …
Laos’ media training on gender role supported by NORAD Read MoreMedal to Swedish diplomat for emancipation work
The Vietnam Women’s Union presented Christine Elisabeth Johansson, First Secretary of the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam, with a medal “For the Emancipation of Women” at an award ceremony in Hanoi …
Medal to Swedish diplomat for emancipation work Read MoreSweden gives budget support to Timor-Leste
The Swedish government decided 10 July to contribute SEK 10 Million in budget support to Timor-Leste. Sweden has given support to Timor-Leste since 1997, primarily for the reconstruction of the …
Sweden gives budget support to Timor-Leste Read MoreLe Thi Thu new head of Vietnam –Sweden Friendship Association
Cabinet Minister and Chairman of the National Committee for Population, Family and Children, Le Thi Thu, has been elected as new President of the Vietnam – Sweden Friendship Association (VSFA). …
Le Thi Thu new head of Vietnam –Sweden Friendship Association Read MoreNORAD supports Vietnam in fight against HIV/AIDS
Norway and Britain early May in Hanoi entered into an agreement with Vietnamese government to provide a financial support of over US$25 million for Vietnam to fight against HIV/AIDS – …
NORAD supports Vietnam in fight against HIV/AIDS Read MoreSIDA-funded study sees Vietnam’s rice exports growing
Vietnam will export 4.61 million tonnes a year between 2001-2005 and up to 5.42 million tonnes of rice a year during 2006-2010 if it maintains its present rate of export, …
SIDA-funded study sees Vietnam’s rice exports growing Read MoreMillicom reports high cellular growth in Cambodia and Vietnam
Millicom International Cellular S.A, a global telecommunications investor in the Swedish finance Stenbeck family group of companies, reports a 45 percent annual increase in Asian subscribers from June 2002 to …
Millicom reports high cellular growth in Cambodia and Vietnam Read MoreComvik seeks joint venture status in Vietnam
Swedish telecommunications group Comvik International has asked Vietnamese investment and planning ministry for permission to convert its business cooperation with local mobile operator into a joint venture, a report on …
Comvik seeks joint venture status in Vietnam Read MoreVietnam’s cultural exchange with Sweden and Denmark boosted
Vietnam’s Culture and Information Minister Pham Quang Nghi has strengthened cooperation and cultural exchange with Sweden and Denmark during his 10-day working visit to Europe in May. In Stockholm, Minister …
Vietnam’s cultural exchange with Sweden and Denmark boosted Read MoreSweden-Vietnam parliamentary cooperation continues
The second phase of cooperation between the parliaments of Sweden and Vietnam will be carried out through the next four years. The agreement has been signed in Hanoi on June …
Sweden-Vietnam parliamentary cooperation continues Read MoreNorway, Sweden help launch Vietnam’s primary education scheme
Norway and Sweden have, among other donors, provided financial aid for Vietnamese government to launch US$243.8-million Primary Education for Disadvantaged Children project aimed at helping underprivileged children in Vietnam complete …
Norway, Sweden help launch Vietnam’s primary education scheme Read MoreNorway bringing next hope for peace to Philippines
Peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF), the underground political umbrella of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), will resume by the end of …
Norway bringing next hope for peace to Philippines Read MoreSwedish Bakery brings “new life”
It is six o’clock in the morning. The Bangkok-Chiangrai coach has just arrived at Chiangrai bus station. Many of the Thai and foreign visitors sleep-walk across the street into a …
Swedish Bakery brings “new life” Read MoreLars Andreasson leaves Manila for Shanghai
Mr Lars Andreasson, currently Minister at the Swedish Embassy in Manila, has been appointed new Consul General for Sweden in Shanghai, PRC. A successor in Manila has not been named …
Lars Andreasson leaves Manila for Shanghai Read MoreSweden contributes to humanitarian assistance in Indonesia
In response to an UN appeal for 2003, Sweden has decided to contribute SEK 13 million to humanitarian assistance for IDP’s, internally displaced persons, in Indonesia. The assistance will be …
Sweden contributes to humanitarian assistance in Indonesia Read MoreSIDA approved 2nd phase of air transport modernization plan in Indonesia
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has approved the second phase of ‘Study on Integrated Modernization Plan for Air Transport in Eastern Indonesia’. The project will improve the security …
SIDA approved 2nd phase of air transport modernization plan in Indonesia Read MoreSweden holds referendum on Euro introduction
The Swedish government has decided arrange referendum 14 September 2003 on the introduction of the euro. All Swedish citizens who, according to the Elections Act, fulfill the requirements to vote …
Sweden holds referendum on Euro introduction Read MoreDanish Manager of Seamen’s Centre in Malaysia
Mr. Karsten Holst Thomsen has since July 1, 2003 assumed the responsibilities as manager of the International Seamen’s Centre, Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia. A reception was held by …
Danish Manager of Seamen’s Centre in Malaysia Read MoreEricsson’s Malaysian chairman awarded royal Swedish decoration
Vice Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato’ Seri A. Wahab Nawi, Chairman of Ericsson (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., has been awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander First Class, by …
Ericsson’s Malaysian chairman awarded royal Swedish decoration Read MoreVikings to fight the National Team of Laos
Bangkok Vikings, the football team of Scandinavian expatriates in Bangkok, will the end of August play against the national football team of Laos. The match will take place in afternoon …
Vikings to fight the National Team of Laos Read MoreEF English First targets 80% growth in Thailand
Swedish-born EF Education will this year expand its network of EF English First schools in Bangkok and major provinces in Thailand to achieve a significant growth from the Thai operation. …
EF English First targets 80% growth in Thailand Read MoreNew Danish Kindergarten opened in Singapore
Preparations took one year, but finally the daily Danish Kingergarten “Mariehønen” could open its doors to the first children earlier this year. Mariehoenen is primarily meant for children 2-5 years …
New Danish Kindergarten opened in Singapore Read MoreDenmark provides second technical assistance fund
Asian Development Bank (ADB), a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific, will administer a new DKK20 million (US$3.2 million) cooperation fund financed by …
Denmark provides second technical assistance fund Read MoreJotun Paints Vietnam celebrated 5th Anniversary
Jotun Paints Vietnam has over its first five years in Vietnam achieved the leading positions in the marine and industrial paint sectors. The Norwegian company continues its rapid and ambitious …
Jotun Paints Vietnam celebrated 5th Anniversary Read MoreFerrosan expects high growth rates in Asia Pacific
Managing Director Mr. Jan G. Vistisen, Ferrosan Asia Pacific, on Tuesday 10th June 2003 briefed Members of DABS – Danish Business Association of Singapore – about the activities of Ferrosan …
Ferrosan expects high growth rates in Asia Pacific Read MoreDFDS delivers Danbrew equipment to Lao Brewery
DFDS Transport is about to deliver the last equipment from Danbrew A/S to Lao Brewery Co., Ltd. in Vientiane, Laos. DFDS Transport last year secured the contract from Carlsberg’s …
DFDS delivers Danbrew equipment to Lao Brewery Read MoreDanish executive appointed GM of Westin KL
Danish hotel executive Jan Bundgaard has recently been appointed the general manager of The Westin Kuala Lumpur, which is due to open on September 6 this year. In this role …
Danish executive appointed GM of Westin KL Read MoreFerrosan Asia Pacific established via acquisition of Singaporean distribution partner
Denmark’s international consumer healthcare and medical devices company, Ferrosan A/S, in April 2003 acquired its Singapore-based distribution partner Bionax Holdings Pte. Ltd., which has for many years handled the marketing …
Ferrosan Asia Pacific established via acquisition of Singaporean distribution partner Read MoreNorway–Singapore aquaculture cooperation expanding
Norges Fiskerihogskole (Norwegian College of Fishery Science), University of Tromso and Tropical Marine Science Institute at National University of Singapore early in June entered into a memorandum of understanding opening …
Norway–Singapore aquaculture cooperation expanding Read MoreLars Olsson has passed away
Lars Olsson has passed away. A Swedish resident in Thailand since 1977, Lars died quietly in his home in Soi Watcharapol off Ramintra Road north of Bangkok on Sunday 15 …
Lars Olsson has passed away Read MoreThai taxi driver rewarded by Norwegian
An honest Bangkok taxi driver was on May 24 given more than Bt10,000 cash as a reward for returning a forgotten handbag with cash equaling over Bt300,000 to the owner …
Thai taxi driver rewarded by Norwegian Read MoreImpossible Norwegian dream in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is truly the most unlikely place on earth to find a Norwegian managed guesthouse. But when you walk in the front door at Earthwalkers’ in the northern Cambodian …
Impossible Norwegian dream in Siem Reap Read MoreThailand’s Chang Beverages may sue Danish partner Carlsberg
Chang Beverages Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based subsidiary of Beer Thai (1991) Co., on June 23 threatened to sue Danish firm Carlsberg Breweries A/S for dropping Chang Beverages’ representatives from Carlsberg …
Thailand’s Chang Beverages may sue Danish partner Carlsberg Read MoreUlf Claesson’s party in Klong Toey
“Throw a party for the poor kids in Klong Toey!” That was what Ulf Claesson – maybe half in jest – had replied when asked what farewell gift from the …
Ulf Claesson’s party in Klong Toey Read MoreH.M. King Bhumibol’s present for Swedish royal family
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand will in September this year present two Thai elephants as gifts to the Swedish royal family. The elephants, which belong to Somrot Khujittikasem, …
H.M. King Bhumibol’s present for Swedish royal family Read MoreL.V. Technology celebrated opening
L.V. Technology, Thailand, on Tuesday 17 June celebrated its move into bigger and better offices on 9th floor in the KPN Tower on Rama 9 in Bangkok with a reception …
L.V. Technology celebrated opening Read MoreSwedish priest looking forward to Thailand
When the Swedish Church in February announced vacant positions both in Bangkok and Singapore, Lennart Hamark and his wife Lis applied for both positions. Five years have passed since the …
Swedish priest looking forward to Thailand Read MoreSwedish priest’s farewell to Laos
The Swedish priest Ulf Claesson visited Vientiane for the last time on 23 May before leaving for Sweden this July. In Vientiane, a farewell get-together was held in the Swedish …
Swedish priest’s farewell to Laos Read MoreNorwegian priest’s farewell to Vietnam
Gro Haaversen Barth, the Norwegian priest at the Scandinavian Church in Bangkok, in early June visited Vietnam for the last time before leaving her job to go back to Norway …
Norwegian priest’s farewell to Vietnam Read More