Absolut brings vanilla vodka to Manila
Manila is the latest spot to get a taste of the Swedish vodka Absolut Vanilia. The official launch of the vanilla vodka took place in April at a fancy all …
Absolut brings vanilla vodka to Manila Read MoreBow Mariner salvage operation ends
The operation to locate and recover the missing crew from the Bow Mariner and remove fuel oil ended Friday, March 26 with the approval of the US Coast Guard. The …
Bow Mariner salvage operation ends Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
SAS reduces routes to Bangkok and Singapore
Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, has just announced that there will be a temporary reduction of frequencies on the service Copenhagen – Bangkok – Singapore. SAS goes down from daily flights to …
SAS reduces routes to Bangkok and Singapore Read MoreSCA purchases Drypers
The Swedish industry group SCA has acquired the Asian baby diaper company Drypers, which is based in Kuala Lumpur, for SEK 640 million. Dryper’s sales in 2003 reached SEK 550 …
SCA purchases Drypers Read MoreSwedish voices on business climate in the Philippines
There are basically no problems with tariffs in the Philippines. Rather it is the non-formal red tape issues, in many shapes and variations, that make life hard. Opportunities are best …
Swedish voices on business climate in the Philippines Read MoreOdfjell’s vessel with Filipino crewmembers sinks off US east coast
MT Bow Mariner, a product tanker owned by Singaporean subsidiary of Norwegian chemical transportation company Odfjell had suffered an explosion and sank off the coast of Virginia on the US …
Odfjell’s vessel with Filipino crewmembers sinks off US east coast Read MoreBusiness delegation visits ADB
Getting to know the Asian Development Bank, ADB, and how to win procurement contracts for goods, civil works and consulting services financed by the bank is why a business delegation …
Business delegation visits ADB Read MoreIn-flight delight from Manila
If you ever used Manila Ninoy Aquino airport during the past six years, there is a good possibility Tomas Jämtander took care of your in-flight meal. As head of operations …
In-flight delight from Manila Read MoreEricsson eyes larger share in continued SEA growth
Ericsson South East Asia expects a continued growth of mobile phone operations in the region this year, attributed to the issuance of new licenses, increased investments for coverage and capacity, …
Ericsson eyes larger share in continued SEA growth Read MoreSingapore, Vietnam, Thailand saved Danish exports
Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand pushed up the Danish export figures to South East Asia in 2003. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines pulled the figures down. The total export of goods ended …
Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand saved Danish exports Read MoreStrengthened position in SE-Asia contributes to Nera’s improved results
“While markets remained challenging through 2003, we improved our position in several market segments,” says Bjørn Ove Skjeie, CEO of Nera ASA. “Nera’s agreement with Nortel in Q4, our strengthened …
Strengthened position in SE-Asia contributes to Nera’s improved results Read MoreMigration Minister on fact finding mission
No country escapes the effects of migration any longer, says Swedish Migration Minister Barbro Holmberg in an interview with Scandasia. She visits Bangkok and Manila between 8 and 13 February …
Migration Minister on fact finding mission Read MoreJotun selects IFS, Accenture to supply new business applications
Jotun A/S, Norway, one of the world’s major paint manufacturers, has selected Swedish component-based business application developer IFS and global management consulting firm Accenture to deliver and implement an extensive …
Jotun selects IFS, Accenture to supply new business applications Read MoreHydro Agri to become Yara
Norsk Hydro’s agri-business operation Hydro Agri will take the name Yara upon the demerger and stock exchange listing planned for March 25, 2004. At the same time the new company, …
Hydro Agri to become Yara Read MoreHydro’s viking ship overhauled
A familiar sight on roads and seas in South East Asia, Norwegian energy and materials company Hydro’s viking ship logo, has been given a overhaul. The new worldwide corporate logo …
Hydro’s viking ship overhauled Read MoreStatkraft Norfund Power hunting for projects in Asia
Statkraft Norfund Power Invest AS, a 50-50 venture of Norway’s top power company Statkraft SF and state investment fund Norfund, is hunting for projects in Indonesia and the Philippines among …
Statkraft Norfund Power hunting for projects in Asia Read MoreLittle Asia in Stockholm
The smell of spices from various pots and sizzling pans fill the room. It is lunch hour and the place is packed and noisy. At one table, a man in …
Little Asia in Stockholm Read MoreMissionpharma to distribute ViroGates’ new, low-cost HIV-test next year
Danish suppliers of medicine and hospital supplies Missionpharma on July 3 this year signed a cooperation agreement with Danish biotech company ViroGates ApS to obtain the exclusive rights to distribute …
Missionpharma to distribute ViroGates’ new, low-cost HIV-test next year Read MoreGrundfos listed in “Ten Great Places to Work For in Europe”
Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has been listed as one of “Ten Great Places to Work For in Europe” in a survey conducted by the renowned US business magazine, Fortune. To …
Grundfos listed in “Ten Great Places to Work For in Europe” Read MoreFormer reporter RP ambassador to Sweden
Consul General Victoria S. Bataclan of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has been appointed ambassador of the Philippines to Sweden. The position includes accreditation to Denmark, Estonia, Finland, …
Former reporter RP ambassador to Sweden Read MoreCarmen solution implemented by PAL three months ahead of schedule
Philippine Airlines, PAL, began using its Carmen solution in October, three months ahead of the originally planned schedule. The airline signed a five year contract with the Swedish software provider …
Carmen solution implemented by PAL three months ahead of schedule Read MoreFirst half year 2003 fall in Swedish exports to five main Asean markets
Sell harder! That is the message Swedish exporters active in five major Asean markets – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – should get after reading the latest market survey …
First half year 2003 fall in Swedish exports to five main Asean markets Read MoreNorwegian companies may explore oil/gas in Philippines
Norway’s two largest oil producers, Statoil ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA, may bid for some of the 46 areas in the Philippines’ first auction of oil-and-gas-exploration licenses, a global news …
Norwegian companies may explore oil/gas in Philippines Read MoreEAC acquires the Dumex trademark on a global basis
EAC has signed an agreement with Alpharma ApS which is expected to lead to a legally binding agreement for the acquisition of the full ownership rights of the Dumex trademark …
EAC acquires the Dumex trademark on a global basis Read MoreSida supports environment management system project
The Swedish international development cooperation agency, Sida, has approved a PHP 11 Million contribution to a project in the Philippines which will provide an environmental management system for possible ISO …
Sida supports environment management system project Read MoreInvest in Denmark’s new Director Asia
Bo Bjerregaard Rasmussen has succeeded Thomas Christensen as Director Asia at Invest in Denmark’s Tokyo office. A masters graduate in economics with a wealth of experience, Bo Bjerregaard Rasmussen’s career …
Invest in Denmark’s new Director Asia Read MoreDanes of no return
They moved abroad because of the adventure: How would it be to live and work somewhere else? They are mostly well educated and thought it might strengthen their skills and …
Danes of no return Read MoreBook of Condolences opened at Swedish Embassies
For those who wish express their sympathy to Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Mrs Anna Lindh, who died Thursday 11 September, following a brutal stabbing attack in Stockholm the day before, books …
Book of Condolences opened at Swedish Embassies Read MoreSwedish imposter in Manila finally caught
Two Swedish tourists first felt sympathy when approached by a robbed fellow Swede in a Manila hotel last week. But after handing out some funds they became suspicious and called …
Swedish imposter in Manila finally caught Read MoreJebsen & Jessen SEA to enhance focus and quality
Jebsen & Jessen Group of Companies South East Asia (JJSEA) will on January 1 next year embark on a corporate realignment expected to sharpen its business focus and maintain its …
Jebsen & Jessen SEA to enhance focus and quality Read MoreAnnika Markovic new ambassador in Manila
The Swedish government 14 August appointed Deputy Director Annika Markovic the new Ambassador in Manila, Philippines. She has worked at the Global Security Department at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. …
Annika Markovic new ambassador in Manila Read MoreNorwegian technology expected to prevent fish kills in Philippines
Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-National Integrated Fisheries Technology and Development Center (BFAR-NIFTDC) is pinning its hope on the Norwegian government’s assistance in preventing fish kills that destroy millions …
Norwegian technology expected to prevent fish kills in Philippines 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreNeraTel signs orders worth 62 Mill. NOK
NeraTel, Singapore in April signed three new contracts worth a total of 62 Mill NOK. Two of the orders worth 44 Mill NOK were with two mobile telecom operators in …
NeraTel signs orders worth 62 Mill. NOK Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Singapore removed from WHO’s list of SARS-hit areas
The World Health Organization (WHO) has already removed Singapore from the list of areas with recent local transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and no longer recommends exit screening …
Singapore removed from WHO’s list of SARS-hit areas Read MoreNorwegian Priest in Singapore appointed new regional duties
Stein Vangen, the Norwegian pastor at the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in Singapore since October 2002, will this autumn start in a full time job visiting the Norwegian communities in South …
Norwegian Priest in Singapore appointed new regional duties Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Viking Cup moved to September due to SARS
Viking Cup, the annual encounter of all Viking football teams from Asia, has been postponed this year to 25-28 September 2003 due to the uncertainties surrounding the SARS virus. …
Viking Cup moved to September due to SARS Read MoreSARS impact: key factor is time it takes
The Nordic diplomatic representations and the Nordic business associations in South East Asia were almost unanimous in their evaluation of the impact of SARS on the economic relations between their …
SARS impact: key factor is time it takes Read MoreAmbitious Danish MBA program touring SEA
Copenhagen Business School has established a new full-time MBA program, which promises to have a leadership impact on the future far beyond little Denmark. The aim is to be the …
Ambitious Danish MBA program touring SEA Read MoreDanida mixed credit gives fresh drinking water
About 16,000 households in ten towns within the third district of Camarines Sur in the Philippines now enjoy fresh drinking water thanks to a Danish funded and managed water utility …
Danida mixed credit gives fresh drinking water Read MoreSweden joins Philippine National CFC Phaseout Plan
On the Philippines’ local front of global war against harmful ozone-depleting substances (ODS), Sweden has joined the World Bank in helping the country implement a landmark chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) phaseout plan. …
Sweden joins Philippine National CFC Phaseout Plan Read MoreNeraTel gets NOK 35 million WorldCommunicator contract in Philippines
Nera Telecommunications Ltd, a Nera ASA’s associated company in Singapore, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, a Memorandum of Agreement and a Frame Supply Contract with Isaiah Verse 65 Foundation, …
NeraTel gets NOK 35 million WorldCommunicator contract in Philippines Read MoreNorway in Asia seminar in March 2003
The conference takes place again this year at Beaufort Hotel on Singapore’s Sentosa Island on 13th and 14th March 2003, organised jointly by the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore, the …
Norway in Asia seminar in March 2003 Read More