A day at Brage Viking
No more than 40 minutes outside the center of Singapore you will find three yards located side by side; Tuas, Benoi and Yellow. They are all owned by Keppel Shipyard, …
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Welcome back at the Danish Seaman’s Church
Approximately 1500 Danes are living in Singapore, and a lot of them have been out of the country to enjoy the summer months. That is why the Danish Seaman’s Church …
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Farewells and welcomes at Swedish Embassy in Singapore
On 26 August 2015 the team at the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore bid farewell to two of its colleagues; Lennart Bengtsson, Defence Attaché to Singapore; and Marie Schram, First …
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The experienced Finnish guest conductor at Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Okko Kamu is a Finnish orchestral conductor and violinist with an impressive résumé that includes conducting almost all of the world’s leading orchestras. Among those is the Singapore Symphony Orchestra …
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On 28 August, the Danish Seaman’s Church held its annual event ‘Martha Evening’, where the church shows the old seaman’s movie ”Martha” on a big screen and serves what they …
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The Norwegian government agency Innovation Norway has for the second time arranged TINC Asia, a Tech Incubator programme in Singapore in which six selected Norwegian start-ups participated (during 17 August …
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Armed pirates targeted Danish ship near Singapore
The Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) reports that armed individuals targeted six ships travelling in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on …
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First SWEA coffee morning after the summer break
The global non-profit organization& network for Swedish and Swedish speaking women who are or have been resident abroad, SWEA, had their monthly coffee morning at the TCC Vivo City on …
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DABS hosts soft skills development courses: ‘Communicate with Impact’
In September the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) hosts for its members a crash course named ‘Communicate with Impact’, which is a great opportunity for individuals and company leaders to …
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The international event The Color Run came to Singapore
The Color Run – also known as the “Happiest 5k on the Planet” – took place in Singapore for a third year in a row this weekend on Sentosa …
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Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise awards Norway’s Singapore ambassador
Norway’s ambassador to Singapore, Ambassador Tormod C. Endresen, has been selected as the winner of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise’s (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon) NHO Ambassador Award. NHO is the main representative …
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Global Risk Management expands trading team
Global Risk Management, the customised hedging solutions management provider with headquarters in Middelfart, Denmark has announced a new employee as well as a staff transfer. Michael Korsager Nielsen has been …
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SEB reveals a bombshell concerning inheritance
Fredrik Lager, General Manager of SEB Private Banking in Asia, wants Scandinavian residents in Asia to be aware of a new EU regulation, which took effect on 17 August 2015. …
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SEB’s “Asia Growth Case”
SEB Private Banking in Asia is on a fast track of growth. Last year was the best year ever but even so, the first six months of 2015 have already …
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Danish juice and coffee chain is coming to Singapore
The popular Danish chain, Joe & The Juice, is set to enter the Asian market, by opening two new cafes in Singapore in November. The chain has been introduced to …
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Singapore appoints Indian Businessman as Ambassador to Denmark
Singapore has appointed an Indian-origin businessman as the country’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Denmark. Karan Singh Thakral has served as Singapore’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. He is an Executive Director …
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Vard’s 1H 2015 results: focus on R&D, innovation amid slower market
The Norwegian Singapore-based company Vard Holdings Limited (VARD), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialised vessels has announced its financial results for the second quarter …
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Swede leads expert group investigating MRT Singapore disruption
On July 7, 2015 Singapore’s MRT public transportation suffered a 3.5 hour massive breakdown. Train service on the North South East West Lines (NSEWL) was disrupted in the evening due …
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Swedish virtual fitting solution expands to Singapore and Southeast-Asia
As a Swedish innovation for virtual fitting of clothes is being rolled on the market, now reaching customers also in Southeast Asia, online shopping of garments are seeing much improvement …
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Danish cycling project is coming to Singapore
In 2013, the Danish entrepreneur Ole Kassow started a project called Cycling Without Age where volunteers take elderly people on bike rides. It quickly became a success in Denmark and …
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Both local Singaporeans and Western migrants were present, when Danish founder of Cycling Without Age visited Singapore to speak about his project. In the back end of the Shimano …
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On Saturday, Danish Ole Kassow, founder of Cycling Without Age, will be visiting Shimano Cycling World in Singapore to present a new concept that gives elderly people the opportunity to get …
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New President for NBAS
Erik Borgen has elected to step down as President of NBAS after over 10 years of outstanding service for the Norwegian community in Singapore. He will be going back to …
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Swedish national day celebrated in Singapore
About 200 people gathered at the Polo Club to celebrate the Swedish National Day on the 6th of June. In his opening address, Ambassador Håkan Jevrell welcomed the Swedish community …
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Danes Worldwide celebrates dual citizenship
Danes Worldwide, a global association working to assist and improve rights for Danes living abroad, celebrates the dual citizenship law coming into force September 1st. On the same occasion this years ‘Dane …
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Surprisingly enough, according to a survey made by World Economic Forum in 2013, Malaysia has better railroad infrastructure than Denmark and Sweden. Malaysia ranks 17, and Denmark is ranked 19 and Sweden …
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Singapore signs another Danish MOU – with VCS Denmark
Following the signing of an earlier MOU (memorandum of understanding) between Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and the Danish Ministry of Environment during the Singapore International Water …
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President of DABS resigns
The President of DABS, Lars Kyvsgaard, has announced that he is resigning since he is moving back to Denmark. Jakob Bergholdt, CEO of Norden, will be the temporary president but …
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The Mermaid and the Merlion – 50 years with Denmark and Singapore
As previously published by ScandAsia Singapore not only celebrates its 50th anniversary and independence this year but also celebrates the 50th anniversary for diplomatic relations with Denmark and the two …
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New innovation project from forward hi-tech and solutions shipbuilder Vard
One the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels used in the offshore oil and gas exploration and production and oil services industries has announced its latest …
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While European countries have great expertise in wastewater management, Asian countries are striving to improve their practices to align themselves more closely to the Millennium Development Goals. June 26-27, ASEM provides a …
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Increased risk of lightning in big cities
This week, Bangkok experienced a wave of lightning, and torrential overnight rain left the city flooded. The monsoon season in Thailand has begun, and looking at the weather forecast more lightning will strike the city the …
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Gauthiers’ merges with Modex (Norway) to form world’s third-largest offshore container fleet
Gauthiers’ has announced the acquisition of an equity share of Modex, a leading international manufacturer of DNV-certified offshore equipment from Norway. Modex operates in Norway, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and China, …
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Swedish Embassy Singapore successfully showcases cuisine with Michelin chef
As the most recent effort in promoting Swedish culture, including its cuisine, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, in partnership with $100Gourmet, invited the Michelin-starred Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt to …
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Danish Ambassador meets Singapore students for ’Fireside discussion’ ahead of Denmark trip
On Friday 29 May the Danish ambassador to Singapore, Berit Basse was invited to a “Fireside discussion” about Denmark for a batch of young ambitious students at Ngee Ann …
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O’Learys continues its expansion in Asia with second Changi Airport outlet
The Swedish sports bar/restaurant franchise O’Learys is expanding in Asia. A second O’Learys Sportsbar & Grill has opened (May 2015) at Singapore Changi Airport. at Terminal 1, O’Learys has since …
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Singapore and Scandinavia among top ten in World Competitiveness Ranking
IMD, a highly ranked global business school based in Switzerland and Singapore, has releases its 2015 World Competitiveness Ranking with China Hong Kong taking second place, Singapore third and the …
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Swedish energy delegation to Malaysia and Singapore in September
Business Sweden has announced an energy delegation to Malaysia and Singapore on 8 – 10 September 2015, which will take place in conjunction with the International Greentech & Eco Products …
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Successful jungle morning run with Nordea’s CEO
It is not every day that Nordic individuals over here in Asia get to meet with the CEO of any of the big Nordic banks! And certainly not in connection …
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New Norwegian to head Telenor Group in Asia: Morten Sørby
The Telenor executive Mr Morten Sørby has been appointed as the new Head of Region Asia in Telenor Group, effective 1 June 2015. Mr Sørby replaces Mr Sigve Brekke, who …
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Sigve Brekke new Telenor Group CEO
Telenor Group announced recently that Mr Sigve Brekke, the former CEO of DTAC, currently the Executive Vice President and Head of Telenor Group’s Asia operations, has been appointed as its …
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Finnish edu-games company SkillPixels jointly expands in Asia with Fingerprint
For the Asia-Pacific market SkillPixels of Finland has joined forces with Fingerprint – a global mobile technology company to distribute SkillPixels educational games such as math learning game SmartKid™ on …
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Global Sushi Challenge is open in Singapore
The Global Sushi Challenge kicks off on 17th of May, including among the select countries Singapore to search for a top sushi chef who will join the inaugural 2015 challenge …
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The Danish painter Morten Lassen is having his second solo exhibition in Singapore. This time the theme is the digital traces we constantly leave behind There’s a heavy scent of …
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Naked ,“drunk” Finn sentenced to jail in Singapore
A 35-year-old Finnish tourist has been sentenced to four weeks in jail after acting violently against policemen in Singapore, as he was reported to be naked and looking drunk in …
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Singapore and Norway renew maritime cooperation
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in the end of April 2015, renewing their …
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The Medal of St. Olav awarded to Marianne S. Thorstensen in Singapore
A Norwegian serving the community in Singapore through three decades has been awarded the Medal of St. Olav from H.M. King Harald of Norway. The award was decided on 16 …
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Inaugural Norway Night takes centre stage in Singapore
During the 2015 edition of Singapore Maritime Week the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, along with sponsors hosted the inaugural Norway Night. Held at The Lantern, Fullerton Bay Hotel overlooking …
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Singaporean Youth Goodwill Ambassador meets Danish Prince Joachim
Singaporean student Priscilla Seah was given an opportunity of a lifetime to meet a prince. As a member of the Danish Youth Goodwill Ambassador Corps – shared with Prince Joachim …
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May 7 the third ScandBizBar of the year took place. Scandinavian entrepreneurs, bankers and other with skyscraper offices met for a beer and some networking By Søren Engelbrecht Bartenders are …
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