Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Wireless equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will slash 17,000 jobs — almost one-quarter of its work force — in a move to cut annual costs by euro1 billion ($1.35 billion) …
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide Read MoreRecord levels of funding and mine clearance, but also increased use of landmines, says a new expert report. Norway and Finland are among the supporters og the projects.Governments have provided …
Record levels of funding and mine clearance Read MoreThe Royal Danish Consulate General in Manila has a new office address from November 14, 2011, tells the Consulate. The new address is: 21/F PHILAMLIFE TOWER8767 PASEO DE ROXAS1226 MAKATI …
Danish Consulate in Manila Moved to New Address Read MoreThe Mangroves for the Future initiative (MFF) in Asia is an example of where development aid from Scandinavian countries is allocated and benefiting sustainable development, but is typically unknown to …
Scandinavian Development Support: Mangroves for the Future Read MoreThe United Nations said increasing economic and social disparities pose a threat to children’s rights and much needs to be done to safeguard millions of young people around the world. …
UN i Stockholm: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide Read MoreBy Philippines Norway Business Council – With VP-Internal Affairs Jannicke Steen (Local Rep., Grieg Shipping AS) at the organizing helm, the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC) provided anew a first-rate …
PNBC Networking Luncheon Held Again Read MoreA Swedish national died of heart attack at a Lucena City hotel here on Saturday, November 12 2011, tells the online media globalnation.inquirer.net Dan Olof Jansson, 51, of Vanderbyvagen, Ingaro, …
Heart Attack Kills Swede in Lucena City hotel Read MoreAn esteemed Finnish heavy metal band Children of Bodom performs live at the Amoranto Theater, Quezon City on 19th of November 2011 as part of their Ugly World Tour 2011.Formed …
Children of Bodom live in Manila Read MoreThe important and highly relevant topic of overseas Filipino workers’ rights was in focus, as the regional conference on Organizing of Migrant Workers was held at the InterContinental Manila Hotel …
Trade unions to ensure migrant workers’ rights Read MoreAccording to the American think tank Center for Global Development Swedenis best in the world at helping poor countries. Sweden’s development cooperation is world-class both in terms of quantity and …
Sweden best in the world at supporting poor countries Read More