New Years Luncheon in SWA
On 31 January Scandinavian Women’s Association (SWA) in Singapore held their New Years Lunch. The event was held at Marche in VivoCity at noon and was fully booked with 22 …
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Finnair marks 90th anniversary
This year Finnair celebrates 90 years of operation. Mr. Nick Naung Naung, Finnair’s Country Sales Manager based in Singapore, shares the airline’s vision and its success story. …
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Nordic countries tops press freedom index while South-east countries falls to the bottom
For third year in a row Finland has been measured as the country that most respects media freedom. Norway, which last year shared the title with Finland falls back to …
Nordic countries tops press freedom index while South-east countries falls to the bottom Read MoreThaipusam evening with SWA
Saturday 26th January the Scandinavian Women’s Association (SWA) in Singapore organised an evening out in Little India (an ethnic neighborhood found in Singapore) to see and learn about the Hindu …
Thaipusam evening with SWA Read MoreKings of the Weekend
The Norwegian folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience kicked off the last weekend of January with a memorable concert at the 3rd Singapore Laneway festival. As the first band entering the stage, …
Kings of the Weekend Read MoreFBC’s Extraordinary General Meeting
An Extraordinary General Meeting was held on December 13th 2012 at the Marina at Keppel Bay to address issues of immediate importance with the Finnish Business Council in Singapore’s (FBC) constitution and …
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EU and Singapore ink landmark free-trade deal
EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and Singapore’s Minister of Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang, have completed final negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union …
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Young chefs won Otto Weibel & Norwegian Seafood Scholarship
Chef Chua Guo Sen and his assistant Lee Fu Seng from Sky on 57 emerged as champions in the 4th Otto Weibel & Norwegian Seafood Scholarship Competition held on January …
Young chefs won Otto Weibel & Norwegian Seafood Scholarship Read MoreWell-attended Nordic Luncheon
The Nordic Chambers in Singapore invited Christian Clausen, President of the European Banking Federation and CEO of Nordea Bank for a Luncheon seminar at the Cricket Club on 7th January …
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Thoresen Shipping opens European chartering office in Denmark
Thoresen Shipping, a Singapore-based leading owner and operator of dry bulk vessels, on January 3, announced the opening of its first commercial office in Denmark. The move represents Thoresen Shipping’s …
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Submarine RSS Swordsman from Sweden returns to Singapore
The Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Archer-class submarine, RSS Swordsman, arrived at Changi Naval Base from Sweden on Dec 31. Chief of Navy, Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng, and other senior …
Submarine RSS Swordsman from Sweden returns to Singapore Read MoreShopping for a good cause
This December a lot of people were being very generous as they took part in a charity to raise funds for the Singapore Red Cross Society, by shopping for their …
Shopping for a good cause Read MoreSilkAir increases frequency for Northern Summer 2013 Schedule
SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will increase services across parts of its route network during the Northern Summer 2013 period (31 March 2013 – 26 October 2013) to …
SilkAir increases frequency for Northern Summer 2013 Schedule Read MoreSingapore inks radiation safety collaboration with Denmark
National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on collaboration in nuclear and radiation safety, emergency preparedness and response, Channel …
Singapore inks radiation safety collaboration with Denmark Read MoreAmazing Santa Lucia celebration
Lucia Celebration Photo: Hema Selva Close to 90 guests took part in the festive celebration of Lucia in Singapore on December 13th. Swedish Ambassador, Ingemar Dolfe warmly welcomed all friends …
Amazing Santa Lucia celebration Read MoreKings of Convenience to play Laneway Festival Singapore in January
As a part of St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Singapore, the Norwegian indie folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience will perform at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay on January 26. Famous for …
Kings of Convenience to play Laneway Festival Singapore in January Read MoreSingaporean Vikings X-mas game
Another great X-Mas party was held on Saturday December 8th in Singapore. The singapore vikings started the day with a field hockey match where the “young” team beat the “old” …
Singaporean Vikings X-mas game Read MoreDenmark, Finland least corrupt nations; Singapore 7th
Denmark, Finland and New Zealand tied for the first place in Transparency International’s 2012 index of the least corrupt countries. Transparency International ranks countries on a scale from 0 (perceived …
Denmark, Finland least corrupt nations; Singapore 7th Read MoreReception in the spirit of Nobel
Guests at Nobel reception Photo: Hema Selva Recently, a network of some 30 distinguished Swedish researchers based in Singapore and their research colleagues from different universities and organizations were invited …
Reception in the spirit of Nobel Read MoreNorwegian Christmas tree at the Botanic Gardens in Singapore
Between 30 November and 6 January, Trees of the World will display Christmas trees decorated by various embassies, schools and organisations. There will be at least 200 trees on display, …
Norwegian Christmas tree at the Botanic Gardens in Singapore Read MoreNorwegian oil and gas companies not shaken by Euro-zone crisis
At OSEA Exhibition and Conference 2013 in Singapore, an all-time high of 26 Norwegian companies participated at a Norwegian pavilion organised by Innovation Norway. Other large Norwegian companies, such as Kongsberg …
Norwegian oil and gas companies not shaken by Euro-zone crisis Read MoreA mouthwatering Norwegian taste in Singapore
Acclaimed Norwegian chef Geir Skeier was recently in Singapore to showcase the best of Nordic cooking, courtesy of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Chef Skeier is winner of the Bocuse d’Or Europe …
A mouthwatering Norwegian taste in Singapore Read MoreScandinavian nations top ‘best country to be born in’
The Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark make the top five a quality-of-life index highlighting where it is best to be born next year, reports Malasian Bernama News. Switzerland comes …
Scandinavian nations top ‘best country to be born in’ Read More19,000km bicycle ride from Sweden to Singapore
Erik Ohlson spent 3 childhood years back in the 1990s in Singapore. He won a green bicycle in a lottery arranged by the Swedish Church there, when he was six …
19,000km bicycle ride from Sweden to Singapore Read MoreFinland and Singapore top world’s ‘best education’ list
Finland’s education system has been ranked best in the world, according to a global league table published by education firm Pearson. The study, carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit …
Finland and Singapore top world’s ‘best education’ list Read MoreCybercom adapts operations in Sweden, Singapore, Finland
Cybercom, a Swedish security and mobile technology services provider, is adapting its operations in Sweden, Singapore and Finland to improve the efficiency. Actions include cuts of the group overhead costs …
Cybercom adapts operations in Sweden, Singapore, Finland Read MoreReception for Singapore submarine sailors
More than 50 Singaporean submarine sailors being part of the close submarine collaboration between Sweden and Singapore was invited to a reception at the Swedish Residence in Singapore, recently hosted …
Reception for Singapore submarine sailors Read MoreUlstein to supply PSV design and equipment for Britoil
Ulstein, a Norwegian provider for ship design and shipbuilding, has signed a contract on Nov 8 with Britoil Offshore Services to provide the design and equipment packages for its two …
Ulstein to supply PSV design and equipment for Britoil Read MoreSingaporean dance troupe joined ‘Mancopy’ festival in Denmark
Set over nine nights, Mancopy and More is a festival created with a focus on global co-operation and a search for physical expression beyond limits. It brings together the Danish …
Singaporean dance troupe joined ‘Mancopy’ festival in Denmark Read MoreInnovative Sweden siminar held in Singapore
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore together with Singapore Business Federation recently organized the seminar “Innovation Sweden: Business Seminar & Networking Session”.More than a hundred representatives from Singaporean and Swedish …
Innovative Sweden siminar held in Singapore Read MoreNorwegian eyewear chain debuts in Asia
Less than a year since it appeared on the international retail eyewear landscape, Digby Duke Eyewear has increased its international footprint, opening an online store in Singapore. “Singaporeans are real …
Norwegian eyewear chain debuts in Asia Read MoreNorway’s Ambassador spoke of China under new leadership
The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore invited Norway’s Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Tormod C. Endresen to their Luncheon on Thursday 8 November where he held an interesting talk on the …
Norway’s Ambassador spoke of China under new leadership Read MoreSingapore minister calls Nordic preschool a useful concept
Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Halimah Yacob, spoke about her recent trip to Finland and Sweden to look at how preschool education is organised and delivered, when …
Singapore minister calls Nordic preschool a useful concept Read MoreLaunch of “Can!” – a story from a Swedish Entrepreneur!
The Swedish entrepreneur and author Jonas Ericsson launched his book “Can!” in Singapore on Oct 31. The book Can! chronicles his journey and daring vision of bringing Swedish design to …
Launch of “Can!” – a story from a Swedish Entrepreneur! Read MoreSingapore and Norway affirm bilateral ties
Singapore and Norway have reaffirmed bilateral ties and the close cooperation shared between the two countries, reports ChannelNewsAsia.com.Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met his counterpart K Shanmugam on Wednesday, …
Singapore and Norway affirm bilateral ties Read MoreNorwegian crime author talks in Singapore
In connection with the Singapore Writers Festival running on 2-11 November, Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Mr. Tormod Cappelen Endresen organised a small gathering and invited people from the Singaporean …
Norwegian crime author talks in Singapore Read MoreDanish PM met with Singaporean colleague
Monday Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Danish Prime Minister, met with Lee Hsien-Loong, Singaporean Prime Minister on the sideline of the Asem summit in Laos. “Meeting with Asian leaders is even more important …
Danish PM met with Singaporean colleague Read MoreSIA to increase weekly flights to Copenhagen
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing its flight frequencies between Singapore and the Danish capital of Copenhagen from three to five times weekly from March 31 next year, reports Business Traveller.According …
SIA to increase weekly flights to Copenhagen Read MoreFinnair celebrates 89th anniversary with treat for Business Class passengers
“We want to recognise and reward our loyal Singapore customers for their continuous support. They are the ones who have made it possible for Finnair to grow and evolve over these …
Finnair celebrates 89th anniversary with treat for Business Class passengers Read MoreNorwegian law firms Vogt & Wiig and Simonsen merge
The Norwegian law firms Simonsen and Vogt & Wiig have decided to merge. The merger will create one of Norway’s most powerful firms of lawyers, especially within shipping, offshore, oil …
Norwegian law firms Vogt & Wiig and Simonsen merge Read MoreSingapore tops economy rankings report 2012
According to the “Ease of Doing Business” or Economy Rankings Report 2012 recently released by The World Bank, Singapore is number one country with the most conductive environment for starting …
Singapore tops economy rankings report 2012 Read MoreIKEA going green by 2020
IKEA, the world’s largest furniture retailer, will shift to renewable energy by 2020 and grow more trees than it uses under a plan to safeguard nature, as it builds on …
IKEA going green by 2020 Read MoreSwedish growth policy analysts Singapore trip
A delegation of five researchers from Swedish Growth Policy Analysis recently visited Singapore on a fact-finding mission.The delegation visited the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National Research …
Swedish growth policy analysts Singapore trip Read MoreSwedish digital media school Singapore branch
Swedish digital media school Hyper Island, known for sharpening advertising and communications talent for the industry, opened a branch in Singapore. Dubbed the “digital Harvard” in creative circles, it will …
Swedish digital media school Singapore branch Read MoreSwedish Finance Minister Anders Borg visited Singapore
The Swedish Minister of Finance, Mr. Anders Borg, has recently visited Singapore. During the one-day visit, he met with Singapore’s Deputy Minister and Minister of Finance Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam and …
Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg visited Singapore Read MoreDanish pension system best in the world
As a newcomer at Australian Mercer Global Pension Index Denmark not just takes the first place removing Netherlands from the top position, but also gets an A rating as the …
Danish pension system best in the world Read MoreREC cautions impending solar and silicon unit losses
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) acknowledged that its third-quarter results, due on 24 October 2012, may again fall short of expectations, potentially diminishing the future of its Singapore plant. The company, …
REC cautions impending solar and silicon unit losses Read MoreAllan Olsen performed at Danish Church in Singapore
Under the warm tropical night, approximately 140 excited Scandinavians in Singapore gathered in anticipation on Saturday October 13th, 2012 for the Danish folkrock musician and singer-songwriter, Allan Olsen to arrive …
Allan Olsen performed at Danish Church in Singapore Read MoreMeet H. E. Berit Basse, the new Danish Ambassador to Singapore
With a Master of Science in International Business and Politics and Intercultural Communication, Ambassador Berit Basse has always sought challenging assignments, starting with her time in Senegal with the UNDP …
Meet H. E. Berit Basse, the new Danish Ambassador to Singapore Read MoreSingaporean and Scandinavian dealings at MIPCOM 2012
The Media Development Authority’s (MDA) Singapore has announced success through the trip to Cannes during MIPCOM 2012 last week in as Singapore media companies have closed significant distribution and co-production …
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