A Singaporean’s First Lucia
It would be a first time for me too, an ignorant Singaporean new to this Swedish tradition. Sitting in the church was already nerve-wrecking for me as the seats began …
A Singaporean’s First Lucia Read MoreNorwegian DNV Navigator Won Prize in Singapore
DNV Navigator, an initiative of DNV Company headquartered in Oslo, has won a Minister Innovation Award from the Singapore Ministry of Transport.The latest DNV project with Maritime Port Authority (MPA) …
Norwegian DNV Navigator Won Prize in Singapore Read MoreThe Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage
Ten Scandinavian and one Thai business professionals will be organizing the first annual Baan King Kaew Golf Trophy from the 19th to 21st January 2007 to support Ching Mai’s independent …
The Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage Read MoreScandAsia Appoints ZoMedia as Media Representative
ZoMedia Pte Ltd has recently been appointed as Media Representative for the regional Scandinavian magazine ScandAsia in Singapore. ScandAsia is the only magazine covering all the Scandinavians living in Singapore …
ScandAsia Appoints ZoMedia as Media Representative Read MoreThe New Swedish Priest at the Singapore Norwegian Seaman’s Church
One fine day though, while having coffee with a friend, she told him that she had no idea what she wanted to do when she was older. Her friend simply …
The New Swedish Priest at the Singapore Norwegian Seaman’s Church Read MorePlenty of Room at the Ambassador’s House
The annual Christmas party is something the women of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association (SWEA) always look forward to. However, one problem always pops up. Lack of space. “We usually …
Plenty of Room at the Ambassador’s House Read MoreHenrik Ibsen’s Women in Singapore
Ibsen Women – Put An Eagle in A Cage opened in New York and Los Angeles in 1990 and it has since toured the USA, Europe, India, Pakistan, Bangla Desh, …
Henrik Ibsen’s Women in Singapore Read MoreDNV Navigator wins Singapore Minister Innovation Award
The project, which was completed in June 2006, allowed Singapore flag ship crew to submit crew change information via XML files electronically to MPA using DNV Navigator.DNV Navigator is an onboard databank …
DNV Navigator wins Singapore Minister Innovation Award Read MoreAmdi Petersen Spotted in Singapore
On Friday, a Danish teacher recognized Mogens Amdi Petersen, who is the founder of the organization Tvind, which has been involved in a decade-long media-covered court trial in Denmark for …
Amdi Petersen Spotted in Singapore Read MoreVisiting the Home of New Lives
Waking up in one world, having dinner in another. That was basically the situation for the 18 people from the Norwegian and Swedish Churches in Singapore. On Monday the 27th of …
Visiting the Home of New Lives Read MoreAn Evening of Style and Networking
Networking must be what Swedish do best as another networking event was held last night at Style Nordic, located at Ann Siang Road. A total of 46 guests turned up, …
An Evening of Style and Networking Read MoreInterview with the Norwegian Priest of Singapore
When Reverend Lars Bernhardt Ølberg arrived in Singapore a year ago, he was brought into the church room of the Norwegian Seaman’s Church and shown a cross made out of …
Interview with the Norwegian Priest of Singapore Read MoreDo You Feel A Tingle Down Your Spine?
Having practiced chiropractic in Kuala Lumpur for a year, Dr Will Kalla felt it was time to move on. He did and made a trip down to Singapore only to …
Do You Feel A Tingle Down Your Spine? Read MoreInsurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour
Tellus’ niche is insurance coverage and to give “absolute financial security”, designed for people living and working abroad. The focus lies on Swedes no matter where they live, worldwide.What is …
Insurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour Read More1100 visited Danish Christmas Bazaar
The roads up Singapore’s Mount Faber must have been busier on Saturday the 25th of November than on an ordinary Saturday, as 1100 people visited the Christmas Bazaar at the …
1100 visited Danish Christmas Bazaar Read MoreIntroducing the new Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore
When it was time to leave Beijing to start afresh, Mr Pär Ahlberger was determined to begin his new life in Singapore. His decision remained steadfast when it came time …
Introducing the new Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore Read MoreWhy Scandinavian design is a winner!
By Jonas Ericsson and Cecilia Skroder You would know the concept of design is more important than ever when you can now open any daily newspaper to get a dose …
Why Scandinavian design is a winner! Read MoreDane in Poker Final in Singapore
Five Danish players survived the first day of playing at Betfair’s Asian Poker Tour in Singapore this week. But only Henrik Dahlgaard, who achieved his participation in the tournament via …
Dane in Poker Final in Singapore Read MoreDanish Taxi Driver Took Home 250.000 DKK
For the modest sum of five USD, 41 year-old Henrik Dahlgaard secured his seat in Betfair’s Asian Poker Tour held in Singapore this week. Friday, his adventure came to an …
Danish Taxi Driver Took Home 250.000 DKK Read MoreScandinavia-style welfare not for Singapore
Welfare has been treated like a dirty word in Singapore – and rightly so, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Singapore provides a strong social safety net, but will not …
Scandinavia-style welfare not for Singapore Read MoreFinnish Music Comes To SEA
Groups of Finnish artists, with the collaboration of the Embassy of Finland in Singapore and Indonesia, will fly half the world from the Lapland to entertain audiences in tropic countries …
Finnish Music Comes To SEA Read MoreBusy Days at the Seamen’s Church
Does it make sense to go to a church if you want to try scuba diving? In general the answer surely would be no, but for the Danish youth in …
Busy Days at the Seamen’s Church Read MoreThe Swedish Ship Götheborg arrives in Singapore
The ship is a full-scale model of the historic East Indiaman merchant vessel “Götheborg” that sank in September 12th 1745 off the entrance to the harbour of the city of …
The Swedish Ship Götheborg arrives in Singapore Read MoreThai Golfers Win Local Derby
Leaving Thailand after having played the Scandinavian Society Golf’s Asian Regional Tournament on Saturday the 4th of November, the mixed team representing Malaysia and Singapore did not have to worry …
Thai Golfers Win Local Derby Read MoreOverwhelming Success for DABS Annual Ball
For the moment one of the most popular TV shows in Denmark and other European countries is called “Vild Med Dans” or in English “Strictly Come Dancing”. For the Danish …
Overwhelming Success for DABS Annual Ball Read MoreSEB’s Big Celebration
More than 250 guests gathered on 15 September 2006 at the anniversary dinner to enjoy the contrasting views of the old shophouses and skyscrapers of the central business district decorated …
SEB’s Big Celebration Read MoreMats Jansson new President and CEO of SAS
The Board of Directors of SAS AB, October 20, appointed Mats Jansson new President and CEO of SAS. He is 54 and was most recently President and CEO of Axel …
Mats Jansson new President and CEO of SAS Read MorePolitics and Church Can Mix
Having a minister speaking in a church is only natural. However, it was something different at the Café evening at the Seamen’s Church in Singapore on the 24th of October, …
Politics and Church Can Mix Read MoreTheatre Café at the Church
Being PR-manager of the successful Singapore Repertory Theatre Charlotte Nors knows a lot about the daily life of a theatre in Singapore. A knowledge she was happy to share with …
Theatre Café at the Church Read MoreAll Day Coffee Morning in Malaysia
Singapore has got a lot of things to offer, but a fishing village is not one of them. On Tuesday the 17th of October the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore …
All Day Coffee Morning in Malaysia Read MoreFinnair’s Silk Road from Helsinki to the Far East
Kuala Lumpur will in May 2007 be added to Finnair’s Asian destinations. Vietnam may soon get on the list of destinations too! And there will be more flights on the …
Finnair’s Silk Road from Helsinki to the Far East Read MoreTsunami Warning Delivered Worldwide by SMS
“Tsunami warning to mobile phone is a brand new service that will be useful of holiday tourist visiting Thailand resorts and other places in high-risk areas,” said a managing director …
Tsunami Warning Delivered Worldwide by SMS Read MoreDane in the Special Effects Industry in Singapore
When a Singaporean friend first told Paw Sorensen about Singapore and its potential six years ago, the Danish looked at the little red dot with much apprehension. He had a …
Dane in the Special Effects Industry in Singapore Read MoreOn a Guided Tour at Home
You can spend years and years in your home town driving down the same streets and looking at the same buildings over and over again without really getting to know …
On a Guided Tour at Home Read MoreSWEA Visits Beautiful Malaysia
On Wednesday the 4th of October excited members of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association Singapore (SWEA) headed north to visit the mighty neighbouring country of Malaysia.The ten girls did a …
SWEA Visits Beautiful Malaysia Read MoreLearning Singaporean Business Etiquette
On the 27th September, the Swedish Business Association of Singapore organised a lunch at the Tanglin Club at which ‘cross-cultural communications expert’ Ange Teo gave an informative presentation for more …
Learning Singaporean Business Etiquette Read MoreScandinavian Films in Singapore
The European Union Cultural Committee & The Singapore Film Society present The 16th European Film Festival from the 13th to the 23rd of October 2006. See schedule below. Date Time …
Scandinavian Films in Singapore Read MoreSingapore’s Nordic Community Launches Nordic Golf Tournament
It is often said that board meetings are held to confirm proposed decisions made on the golf course; this probably makes golf the unofficial sport of the business world thus …
Singapore’s Nordic Community Launches Nordic Golf Tournament Read MoreNew Swedish Government Will Sell Off Assets
Sweden’s new government plans to reduce the state’s role in the economy substantially. It will sell off stakes in some of the country’s best-known companies, including SAS and Nordea, the …
New Swedish Government Will Sell Off Assets Read MoreDenmark Disappointed with Singapore
Not welcome. Such is the message for 28 NGO representatives ahead of the annual meeting of the World Bank and IMF (the International Monetary Fund), which takes place in Singapore …
Denmark Disappointed with Singapore Read MoreFinnair isn’t Quite Finn-ished with Asia
When they decided recently to close down their Singapore route, it almost seemed as if Scandinavian Airlines was simply handing Finnair the Asiatic region on a silver platter. Finnair, the …
Finnair isn’t Quite Finn-ished with Asia Read MoreSaxo Bank Names CEO of New Singapore Subsidiary
In a newly-released press statement, Saxo Bank announces the appointment of Kevin Ashby as Chairman and CEO of the bank’s Asia-Pacific subsidiary, Saxo Capital Markets Ltd in Singapore. Kevin Ashby …
Saxo Bank Names CEO of New Singapore Subsidiary Read MoreSingapore Airlines Unveiled in LEGOLAND
Using over 75,000 LEGO bricks in eight colours, the world’s largest Singapore Airlines LEGO aircraft model took the entire team of professional LEGO model builders at LEGOLAND more than 600 …
Singapore Airlines Unveiled in LEGOLAND Read MoreNorway, Singapore and China Sign MOU on Maritime
The MoU was signed on August 28 between Chargé d’Affaires of the Royal Norwegian Embassy Lise Nordgaard, representative of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Kingdom of Norway, …
Norway, Singapore and China Sign MOU on Maritime Read MoreFour Seasons Art Exhibition in Singapore
The solo Art Exhibition: “Four Seasons” by the Finnish artist, Lasse Kempas from Rauma, will be displayed at Singapore Conference Hall from September 9-19.The “Four Seasons” showcases the watercolor paintings …
Four Seasons Art Exhibition in Singapore Read MoreNokia and SingTel to Launch Dual-mode Telephony
The collaboration will unite 2G/3G and WLAN (Wireless LAN) in an integrated dual-mode telephony solution on Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia N80 Internet Edition. SingTel’s so-called VoIP on mobile …
Nokia and SingTel to Launch Dual-mode Telephony Read MoreGet paid 45.000 DKK when your Danish spouse dies!
You might get paid up to 45,000 Danish kroner from ATP Pension in Denmark if your Danish spouse or husband/wife should die. But wait! Don’t kill him or her yet! …
Get paid 45.000 DKK when your Danish spouse dies! Read MoreYoung Professionals At Play
Erik Hertzman represented everything a young professional should be. Clean-cut, well-spoken, knowledgeable and just so politically correct and diplomatic that I felt I was interviewing a Scandinavian politician. He got …
Young Professionals At Play Read MoreSuccessful Saxo Bank Ready for Singapore
From its headquarters in Gentofte, Denmark, Saxo Bank continues to post solid growth in earnings and overall business during first half of 2006. The bank reported profits before tax of 123 …
Successful Saxo Bank Ready for Singapore Read MoreFriendly Vikings Battle In Bangkok
Looking to play some soccer and expand your social network? Then the Scandinavian Vikings might be something for you.The Scandinavian Vikings are a Bangkok based group of mainly Scandinavian soccer players. All over …
Friendly Vikings Battle In Bangkok Read More