Danish Children Must Have Own Passports
As of 26 June 26, 2012, all Danish Children must have their own passport as it will no longer be possible for children under the age of 15 to travel …
Danish Children Must Have Own Passports Read MoreSingapore Hosts Meeting on Nuclear Safety
In close collaboration with co-sponsoring ASEM partners, the European Commission, Finland, France, Japan and Korea, Singapore is hosting the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) seminar on nuclear safety from today to June …
Singapore Hosts Meeting on Nuclear Safety Read MoreSwedish Ambassador Participates in Business Seminar for Singaporean Students
Swedish Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe participated in a full day seminar titled ‘Unravelling the mysteries of doing business in Europe’, organized by the Singapore Polytechnic. Among the speakers were a young …
Swedish Ambassador Participates in Business Seminar for Singaporean Students Read MoreSingapore Unlikely to Pursue Nordic Model
Singapore’s Prime Minster Lee Hsien Loong talked with Economic Society of Singapore president Euston Quah on Friday night about why Singapore is unlikely to pursue the Nordic welfare benefits model. …
Singapore Unlikely to Pursue Nordic Model Read MoreNorwegian Students Mingling with Singaporean Entrepreneurs
In regards to this year’s launch of the Norwegian Entrepreneurship program (Gründerskolen) in Singapore, a large number of Norwegian students and Singaporean entrepreneurs were gathered at the Ambassador’s residence on …
Norwegian Students Mingling with Singaporean Entrepreneurs Read MoreStaff Changes at the Danish Church
Thorbjorn Holm, Junior Assistant at the Danish Church in Singapore, assisted on Sunday 3 June 2012 Danish Vicar Kirsten Eistrup with the Christ Service for the last time during his tenure at …
Staff Changes at the Danish Church Read MoreNorwegian Actress Liv Ullman at IIFA Singapore
Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann will be making her way to the Videocon IIFA Weekend between the 7 and 9 June 2012 as the 13th edition of the Indian Film IIFA …
Norwegian Actress Liv Ullman at IIFA Singapore Read MoreSwedish Café Fika Millennia Launch
Swedish Café Fika launched its second branch on Millennia Walk in the heart of Singapore’s luxury hotel area on 30 May 2012. The new branch features all the Swedish signature …
Swedish Café Fika Millennia Launch Read MoreDanish Ambassador talked about Burma/Myanmar in Singapore
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Mikael Hemniti Winther visited DABS – the Danish Business Association of Singapore on Monday 4th June. The Ambassador made a briefing about the current situation …
Danish Ambassador talked about Burma/Myanmar in Singapore Read MoreJebsen & Jessen Buys Offshore Marine Firm in Singapore
Regional conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Southeast Asia (JJSEA) announced the purchase of Singapore-based Halcyon Offshore on 28 May, in an expansion move that extends the multi-disciplinary company into the service …
Jebsen & Jessen Buys Offshore Marine Firm in Singapore Read MoreDanish Ambassador to Talk in Singapore about Myanmar Development
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Mikael Hemniti Winther, will visit Singapore to brief on the Development in Myanmar on June 4. The talk will cover the following …
Danish Ambassador to Talk in Singapore about Myanmar Development Read MoreNorbreeze makes Top 14 for Emerging Enterprise 2012
Norbreeze Pte Ltd, the sole distributor of Skagen watches in Singapore, made top 14 finalists in the of the Emerging Enterprises 2012 award organised by OCBC Bank and Business Times. …
Norbreeze makes Top 14 for Emerging Enterprise 2012 Read MoreFinnish Angry Birds Adventure atop Singapore’s Mount Faber
Here’s good news for Angry Birds fans in Asia. From June to December this year, you can experience the Angry Birds Adventure from the Singapore’s iconic Cable Car Ride atop …
Finnish Angry Birds Adventure atop Singapore’s Mount Faber Read MoreNorwegian National Day Celebration in Singapore
Around 250 people joined in to parade and celebrate the Norwegian National Day at Fort Canning Park on 17 May 2012. Everyone who came gathered at the visitor centre of …
Norwegian National Day Celebration in Singapore Read MoreSingapore, China, Finland and Denmark Top Logistics Performers
Singapore is the top logistics performer, according to the World Bank’s latest survey on global trade logistics released on Tuesday. Hong Kong, Finland and Denmark are on the top-ten list.Based …
Singapore, China, Finland and Denmark Top Logistics Performers Read MoreFinnish Corporation Produces Renewable Diesel from Waste Fish Fat from Vietnam and Thailand
A Finnish Corporation, Neste Oil, has expanded the range of renewable raw materials it uses by beginning to produce NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing …
Finnish Corporation Produces Renewable Diesel from Waste Fish Fat from Vietnam and Thailand Read MoreScandinavians and Singaporeans Satisfied with Quality of Water
According to the Gallup Surveys on water and air satisfaction, 96 percent of Danes and Swedes, and 94 percent of Finns are satisfied with quality of their water. Singapore is …
Scandinavians and Singaporeans Satisfied with Quality of Water Read MoreDenmark and Singapore Have High Demand on Earth’s Resources
According to a report by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Denmark’s demand on the earth’s resources is the fourth in the world behind only the gulf oil states of Qatar, Kuwait …
Denmark and Singapore Have High Demand on Earth’s Resources Read MoreSkagen Denmark Launching its Collections in Singapore Show
Scandinavian Design Brand “Skagen Denmark” is launching its Autumn/Winter 2012 men’s and women’s watch collections at the TFWA Asia Pacific Show in Singapore on May 13-17. Founded by Henrik and Charlotte …
Skagen Denmark Launching its Collections in Singapore Show Read MoreSwedish Stationery Brand at Singaporean Fashion Festival
As the official Fashion Stationery Partner of Audi Fashion Festival, a Swedish Fashion stationary brand Kikki.K will unveil a specially designed paper dress made of its stationery products on May …
Swedish Stationery Brand at Singaporean Fashion Festival Read MoreSingaporean Students Reception at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence
Norwegian Ambassador Janne Julsrud recently welcomed students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to her residence for an evening reception. The local students invited are those who persue an undergraduate degree in …
Singaporean Students Reception at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence Read MoreDanish Embassy in Thailand Participates in Burmese UN’s Global Compact Conference
On Tuesday, The Danish Embassy, Development Counsellor Ulrich Sorensen and Commercial Counsellor Bo B Rasmussen, participated in the launch of UN’s Global Compact conference in Yangoon, Burma.The purpose of the …
Danish Embassy in Thailand Participates in Burmese UN’s Global Compact Conference Read MoreREC Closes Norway Plant
The company announced late 24 April, Tuesday, that it would close its last production plant in Norway to focus on operations in Singapore and the United States, affecting 460 jobs …
REC Closes Norway Plant Read MoreChef Sara La Fountain to Visit Singapore
The American-Finnish celebrity chef Sara La Fountain will be cooking up a storm for the fourth edition of the Celebrity Chef Series, jointly presented by American Express and the Asian Food …
Chef Sara La Fountain to Visit Singapore Read MoreSWA Walk n’ Talk
The ladies of the Scandinavian Women’s Association had another great walk on the morning of 25 April. The walk started from Harbour Front Centre towards Henderson waves to Labrador Park. …
SWA Walk n’ Talk Read MoreSingapore and Norway Renew Maritime Ties
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew their bilateral agreement on maritime research …
Singapore and Norway Renew Maritime Ties Read MoreFirst Legoland Hotel in Southeast Asia
A management agreement to develop and build Legoland Hotel Malaysia, the first in Southeast Asia, has been signed by global visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments Groups and LL Themed Hotel …
First Legoland Hotel in Southeast Asia Read MoreDanish Church Celebrates the Queen’s Birthday
Around 80 people came together at the Danish Seamens Church on 16 April to celebrate the Danish Queen’s birthday.The celebration which usually takes place at the Danish Ambassador’s residence was hosted …
Danish Church Celebrates the Queen’s Birthday Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Mr. Moller Has Passed Away
The respect for the initiative and the desire to do well was the foundation of the heritage that Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller got from his father, shipowner A.P. Møller. With this …
Mr. Moller Has Passed Away Read MoreJP-Politiken’s Jørgen Ejbøl visit DABS
Chairman of Media Group JP-Politiken Jørgen Ejbøl met with the Danish Business Association of Singapore on 10 April 2012 giving a talk about the general political and economic situation in Denmark as seen from …
JP-Politiken’s Jørgen Ejbøl visit DABS Read MoreSingaporean students develop ISGLOVES
A team of four students from the National University of Singapore students have come up with a pair of touch-screen sensitive gloves to help touch-screen phone owners use their phones …
Singaporean students develop ISGLOVES Read MoreFazer sets plans for Asia
The Finnish confectionary leader Fazer aims to move outside the Nordic market and become an international company by the year 2016.Although Fazer is a recognized brand and already has a …
Fazer sets plans for Asia Read MoreMyNewsDesk Launch in Singapore
The official launching of MyNewsDesk in Singapore was recently held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The launch was attended by approximately 200 guests including customers, media and local celebrities. Swedish …
MyNewsDesk Launch in Singapore Read MoreStudent gathering at the Swedish residence
A group of 80 Singaporean former exchange students to Sweden recently gathered for a much appreciated BBQ-evening at the Swedish residence in Singapore. The enthusiastic students shared their positive experiences …
Student gathering at the Swedish residence Read MoreAnother Successful Norwegian Seafood Dinner
Approximately 985 Norwegian and Singaporean business executives graced the annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner of 2012 held at one of the largest column-free ballrooms in Singapore. The event took place on …
Another Successful Norwegian Seafood Dinner Read MoreThe Breakthrough for Biomass – and the Advanced Enzymes from Novozymes
The awareness about the need to get away from the oil-based society is by now widespread – and, for many reasons, alarmingly important. And enzymes – a kind of protein …
The Breakthrough for Biomass – and the Advanced Enzymes from Novozymes Read MoreEars-on: B&O’s new Beolit 12 AirPlay speaker
You know you’re an audio geek when you’re most interested in the bit of the product demo where you get to hear how it sounds. Well, after about 10 minutes …
Ears-on: B&O’s new Beolit 12 AirPlay speaker Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to Singapore launched award
Award 2011 Exhibition has kicked off its global tour with Singapore as its first port of call. Singaporeans will be the first to see the winning designs and finalists of …
The Danish Ambassador to Singapore launched award Read MoreYoung Lions get Danish help
Despite losing a number of key players over pre-season, Courts Young Lions remain upbeat ahead of the 2012 Great Eastern-YEO’s S.League season.The Young Lions head into this weekend’s season opener …
Young Lions get Danish help Read MoreNew Swedish Priest Gudmund Erling
Taking over from where the former priest of five months, Lennart Uddling, left off, the church’s new priest Gudmund Erling is ready to lead. He and his wife arrived in …
New Swedish Priest Gudmund Erling Read MoreAmbassador Ingemar Dolfe attended a launch of the booklet
‘Excellence in Research and Innovation’ booklet launch: Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe attended a launch of the booklet “Excellence in Research and Innovation” organized by The Delegation of the European Union in …
Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe attended a launch of the booklet Read MoreCambodia / China / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Norway wants migrants to carry fingerprint ID
Norway’s government has said it wants non-European immigrants to carry residency cards equipped with data chips bearing their fingerprints.In a proposal presented on Friday, the justice ministry said the new …
Norway wants migrants to carry fingerprint ID Read MoreVolvo group announces record sales for 2011
Volvo Group, the world’s second-largest truck maker, announced Friday a 63-percent jump in its 2011 net profit boosted by record sales and margins, and a 43-percent hike in the fourth …
Volvo group announces record sales for 2011 Read MoreElectrolux income drops in 2011
Affected by price pressure and increased costs for raw materials, the income of the Swedish multinational appliance manufacturer Electrolux fell by 48 percent last year compared to 2010, the company …
Electrolux income drops in 2011 Read MoreBack to the 19th-century – slow, slower, Maersk
Container ships can’t go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability …
Back to the 19th-century – slow, slower, Maersk Read MoreH&M bottom line feels the pinch
For the full-year 2011, H&M posted a net profit of 15.82 billion kronor ($2.33 billion), down from 18.68 billion kronor in 2010, largely owing to soaring prices for materials, especially …
H&M bottom line feels the pinch Read MoreNiels Simonsen paintings expected to fetch more than £50,000
Historic Keith Hall paintings expected to fetch more than £50,000 at London auction Artwork from a historic Aberdeenshire building could fetch more than £50,000 when it goes under the hammer …
Niels Simonsen paintings expected to fetch more than £50,000 Read MoreSAS was Europe’s most punctual airline for third year in a row in 2011
Scandinavian Airlines has officially been named Europe’s most punctual airline, for the third year in a row, by the independent source Flightstats. SAS was also the world’s third most punctual …
SAS was Europe’s most punctual airline for third year in a row in 2011 Read MoreStyle:Nordic to Relocate
Style:Nordic has announce that thye will be relocating on 31 January 2012 from their current location at Delfi to a new unit at Palais Renaissance, around 200 meters down the road from …
Style:Nordic to Relocate Read MoreSingapore Airlines and SAS to Deepen Alliance
Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian airline SAS are to deepen their cooperation on flights between Scandinavia and Singapore as they aim to make gains in the key Europe-Asia market, according to …
Singapore Airlines and SAS to Deepen Alliance Read More