Jotun Continues to Grow
Jotun’s sales this interim period (1 January – 30 April) totalled NOK 2,872 million, up NOK 420 million compared to the same period in 2006, while operating profit increased from NOK …
Jotun Continues to Grow Read MoreSingapore Court Fines a Finn for Cutting Cheating Wife’s Hair
On 29 May 2007 a Singapore court ordered a 36 years old Finnish man, Antti Kristian Waroma to pay 331 dollars in compensation to his wife for cutting off her …
Singapore Court Fines a Finn for Cutting Cheating Wife’s Hair Read MoreBroström Expands Further in Asia
Broström has been present in Asia since 1998 and gradually built up a product tanker operation based on vessels in the 40,000 to 50,000 dwt range from its office in …
Broström Expands Further in Asia Read MoreSaab’s New Print Campaign in Singapore
“For over 60 years, Saab has had a rich history of innovation and technological breakthroughs. That’s how they’ve created such successful cars today,” says Ong Lay Ling, Managing Director of …
Saab’s New Print Campaign in Singapore Read MoreOslo Listed Atlantic Oil Field Services Bought for US$80M
Norway’s Atlantic Oil Field Services (AOS) has been bought by Singapore’s oil & gas services firm KS Energy Services for US$80 million on May 28, 2007.Under the acquisition, KS Energy will …
Oslo Listed Atlantic Oil Field Services Bought for US$80M Read MoreSingapore’s Labroy Marine Buys Norway’s Master Marine Share
Labroy Marine Ltd said it has agreed to buy a 16.52 pct stake in Norway’s Master Marine for 27 mln sgd, equivalent to 109.08 mln nkr or 12.50 nkr per …
Singapore’s Labroy Marine Buys Norway’s Master Marine Share Read More2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award Goes to PUB Singapore
The 2007 Stockholm Water Industry Award will be presented to PUB Singapore for its holistic approach to water resources management which made water use sustainable for different sectors of society …
2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award Goes to PUB Singapore Read MoreSwedish Minister Visits Singapore
The focus of the Minister’s trip in South East Asia (Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia) is discussions on trade policy (the free trade agreement EU-ASEAN and WTO) and trade and investment …
Swedish Minister Visits Singapore Read MoreEmbassy of Sweden in Singapore Changes Opening Hours
Between 1 June to 31 August 2007, the Embassy will only be open in the mornings as follow:Monday-Friday09.00-12.00For more information please contact the Embassy. http://www.swedenabroad.se/Start____7360.aspx
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore Changes Opening Hours Read MoreFinnair to Provide Messaging on Flights
The service will become possible on satellite telephones provided at each seat of the airline’s new Airbus A340 aircraft, to be delivered in June. It will first be available on …
Finnair to Provide Messaging on Flights Read MoreGreat Nordic Composers at the Esplanade
This year marks the century and half-century of Edvard Grieg’s and Jean Sibelius’s deaths. Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist during the romantic period and was best known for his Piano Concerto in …
Great Nordic Composers at the Esplanade Read MoreNorway’s Red Flag Signed a US$202M Deal to Build Rig
Norway’s Red Flag has signed a US$202 million deal with COSCO Corporation, Singapore, to build a semi-submersible rig hull in the North Sea which will have a dynamic positioning system, …
Norway’s Red Flag Signed a US$202M Deal to Build Rig Read MoreNorwegian National day in Singapore
May 17, the Norwegian National Day, started in Singapore at the Ambassador’s residence where approximately 300 participants had made their way. Later in the day, the celebrations moved on to …
Norwegian National day in Singapore Read MoreDanish Jewellery Collection Launched in Singapore
A summer’s collection by Pilgrim, a famous Danish jewellery brand was launched early in May 2007 in Singapore. Annemette Markvad and Thomas Adamsen established Pilgrim in 1983 by traveling around …
Danish Jewellery Collection Launched in Singapore Read MoreKONE Will Supply Elevators to the Highest Condominium in Bangkok
KONE has won an order for the supply and installation of all the elevators in a condominium development in Bangkok, Thailand, called the MET which will become the tallest residential …
KONE Will Supply Elevators to the Highest Condominium in Bangkok Read MorePetropod Signed a US$442 Million Deal With a Singapore Rig Builder
Petropod, a norwegian firm specializes in mobile production and field development for small and medium-sized oilfields, has ordered SembCorp Marine, a Singapore rig builder, to build a rig for use in …
Petropod Signed a US$442 Million Deal With a Singapore Rig Builder Read MoreMaersk Contractors Named Its New Rig
A ceremony was held on Saturday 12 May 2007 in Singapore to name Maersk Contractors’s latest newbuilding drilling rig MAERSK COMPLETER which was honored by Mrs. Monique Desvoyes, with her …
Maersk Contractors Named Its New Rig Read MoreIKEA Won Top Awards in Singapore
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has won top honours by the Building & Construction Authority (BCA) Universal Design Awards for the Built Environment in Singapore for its unique shopping cart that …
IKEA Won Top Awards in Singapore Read MoreNorway-Singapore Shipyard in Vietnam Signed a 250 Million US Dollar Contract
A joint venture shipyard in Vietnam between Norway‘s Aker Yards and Singapore‘s Amanda Group has signed a contract worth 250 million US dollar to build six vessels for use in …
Norway-Singapore Shipyard in Vietnam Signed a 250 Million US Dollar Contract Read MoreBertil Andersson Holds Top Post at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
Bertil Andersson has always been fond of speed like the fast biochemical reactions occurring in nerves that capitvated him while he was an undergraduate. It was until he met his supervisor …
Bertil Andersson Holds Top Post at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore Read MoreDanish Politician Threatened With Arrest in Singapore
A Danish politician, Anders Samuelson visiting Singapore has been told that if he speaks at a meeting promoting democracy in Singapore he will be arrested. The same goes for seven …
Danish Politician Threatened With Arrest in Singapore Read MoreDNV ready for Singapore opportunities
Rapid expansion in Singapore’s shipping, offshore and manufacturing industries, springing from sustained economic growth, is offering new opportunities for DNV.“Everybody knows that Asia is the growth area, in which Singapore …
DNV ready for Singapore opportunities Read MoreSingapore and Norway Hope to Cooperate on Maritime Research
The maritime industry is important to both countries, so the two leaders agreed it would be useful for academic institutions from both sides to explore opportunities for cooperation in maritime …
Singapore and Norway Hope to Cooperate on Maritime Research Read MoreTwo New Faces after DABS AGM 2007
The two new members; Michael Haunstrup (Bang & Olufsen Asia Pte Ltd) and Per Bach Nielsen (Vestas Asia Pacific Wind Technology Pte Ltd), were elected into a board committee of …
Two New Faces after DABS AGM 2007 Read MoreSBAS Annual General Meeting 2007
Swedish Business Association of Singapore (SBAS) Annual General Meeting 2007 was held on March 21 at The Tanglin Club with unchanged top positions.SBAS President Jan Djerf was re-appointed to take …
SBAS Annual General Meeting 2007 Read MoreSwedes Prefer Thailand and Singapore Airlines
Thailand again on March 5 was honored as “World’s Best Tourist Country” in the prestigious annual Grand Travel Award by Travel News, the Swedish Travel publication, according to the Tourism …
Swedes Prefer Thailand and Singapore Airlines Read MoreNorway Reveals Property Investment Fund in SEA
The Norwegian Finance Ministry has issued a tender for a company to draft a report on tax issues relating to real estate investment and infrastructure in 32 markets outside Norway …
Norway Reveals Property Investment Fund in SEA Read MoreSwedish Ambassador Presents Credentials in Brunei
The Swedish Ambassador to Singapore, Pär Ahlberger, visited Brunei from February 21st to 25th 2007. The purpose of the visit was to present his credentials to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah …
Swedish Ambassador Presents Credentials in Brunei Read MoreSwedish MP Criticizes International Lawyer Gathering for choosing Singapore as Venue
Liberal member of the Swedish Parliament, Birgitta Ohlsson, is criticizing The International Bar Association (IBA) for choosing Singapore as the venue of their annual convention in October 2007. In an …
Swedish MP Criticizes International Lawyer Gathering for choosing Singapore as Venue Read MorePrincesses and action heroes battle for buns in Singapore
150 Danes – including about 50 dressed up children gathered in The Danish Seaman’s Church in Singapore on Sunday for the annual Shrovetide celebration. The family service started at 3 …
Princesses and action heroes battle for buns in Singapore Read MoreMartha Night at Restaurant Akvavit in Singapore
Restaurant Akvavit in Singapore will host their traditional Martha Night for the third year in a row on February 22, 2007. “It is called Martha Night, because the menu is …
Martha Night at Restaurant Akvavit in Singapore Read MoreLiving in Singapore.. The Real Thing
Johan M Karlstedt’s company, QXSystems provides software for virtual working communities and is built on the QXS philosophy about building success in individuals, groups and organizations, developed also by the …
Living in Singapore.. The Real Thing Read MoreFinnair’s Plans Update
Finnair´s sudden decision to cancel all flights to Singapore from mid-May and at the same time scrap the planned route to Kuala Lumpur came as a surprise at the end …
Finnair’s Plans Update Read MoreFinnair Stops Flying to Singapore
Finnair will stop flying to Singapore on 15 May this year. Last Finnair flight leaving Singapore for Helsinki will depart on 16 May. Finnair’s plans to start flying on Kuala …
Finnair Stops Flying to Singapore Read MorePassengers from Stockholm to Asia is Up by 20%
Passengers from Stockholm departed to Asia approximately 500,000 (up by 20 %) during 2006. The majority of these arrived into Thailand, around 150,000 passengers into Bangkok. “We have a total …
Passengers from Stockholm to Asia is Up by 20% Read MoreFinpro’s Growth Game
Jari Hietala, a Vice President of Finpro South East Asia, stations in Bangkok, Finpro’s S.E. Asia Head Quarter. He’s been here once before in 1994-1998 as a Trade Commissioner of …
Finpro’s Growth Game Read MoreNo Lay-offs at Perlos in Singapore
Perlos, a finnish mobile phone casings company for Nokia, has said it will cut 4,000 jobs or a third of its worldwide workforce, by the end of 2007, with job …
No Lay-offs at Perlos in Singapore Read MorePlay Golf For a Good Cause
The 1st annual Baan King Kaew golf challenge will be held at Gassan Khuntan, one of the finest golf courses up north in Chiangmai from 19 to 21 January 2007. …
Play Golf For a Good Cause Read MoreKalmar Industries hits record of 247 orders of its terminal tractors from PSA
Kalmar Industries, the world’s leading supplier of cargo handling equipment to ports, terminals and intermodal facilities has been awarded a record order of 247 terminal tractors from PSA Singapore Terminals. …
Kalmar Industries hits record of 247 orders of its terminal tractors from PSA Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
New Scam: In It for the Gifts
An extra order worth US$ 525,000 is always welcome. Especially when it is placed by a new customer from the huge Chinese market. No wonder the people at Scanmach Asia …
New Scam: In It for the Gifts Read MoreHydro’s oil and gas activities to merge with Statoil
The Board of Directors of Hydro and Statoil have agreed to recommend to their shareholders a merger of Hydro’s oil and gas activities with Statoil. This will make the Norwegian …
Hydro’s oil and gas activities to merge with Statoil Read MoreGenting – Star Cruises Consortium Awarded Huge Sentosa Casino Project
Malaysia’s Genting International, partnered with Star Cruises – parent of Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line – was in a close race against bidders like Kerzner-CapitaLand Intergrated Resorts Pte Ltd and Eighth …
Genting – Star Cruises Consortium Awarded Huge Sentosa Casino Project Read MoreTuborg Green Launch Party at dbl 0 on 15th December
‘We want to put you behind bars’ was the theme of the launch party organized by Carlsberg for Tuborg Green, one of Europe’s fastest growing premium beers for the 18-29 …
Tuborg Green Launch Party at dbl 0 on 15th December Read MoreSwedish Home Furnishings Giant Expands In Singapore
The opening ceremony was attended by Guest-of-Honour, Minister for National Development, Mr Mah Bow Tan, Ambassador of Sweden Pär Ahlberger and Hans-Göran Stennert, Chairman of INGKA Holding B.V. and IKANO …
Swedish Home Furnishings Giant Expands In Singapore Read MoreIbsen’s Women Well-Received in Singapore
Her performance is called “Ibsen Women” and is a one-woman-show in which she displays six of Ibsen’s most challenging and famous female characters.Her show on Monday, December 11 was a …
Ibsen’s Women Well-Received in Singapore Read MoreSwedish Money to Clean Asian Air
A major study conducted by the Stockholm Environment Institute’s (SEI) centre at the University in York and the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) shows that improvements in achieving …
Swedish Money to Clean Asian Air Read MoreOne of Europe’s fastest growing premium beers, Tuborg Green finally hits Singapore
Local consumers will be the first in Asia to ‘pull’ open (yes, you read right, pull) the bottle and take a swig of Tuborg Green as Singapore is the first …
One of Europe’s fastest growing premium beers, Tuborg Green finally hits Singapore Read MoreSingapore and Swedish Navies conducted bilateral mine countermeasure excercise
For the past eleven years, the Singapore and Swedish navies conduct their annual bilateral Mine Countermeasures Exchange Programme. It is code-named Ex Lejon Singapore. This year, it was held in …
Singapore and Swedish Navies conducted bilateral mine countermeasure excercise Read MoreGinger Snaps and Glögg at Style:Nordic
ScandAsia went down to Style:Nordic yesterday to check out some authentic homemade ginger cookie baking in the store by Monique, a Swede who’s been living in Singapore for the past …
Ginger Snaps and Glögg at Style:Nordic Read MoreSAS Fingerprinting All Domestic Passengers
Flying home this Christmas holiday will be different for Swedish domestic passengers on Scandinavian airline SAS. You will be asked to give your fingerprint for the check-in process. Don’t panic, …
SAS Fingerprinting All Domestic Passengers Read More