Norway-Asia 2005
November 10 and 11 the 8th Norway-Asia Business Conference will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. It is arranged by Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) and according to …
Norway-Asia 2005 Read MoreMr. International
Being the General Manager of the DnB NOR Bank’s Singapore branch, Erik Borgen is responsible for all the Asian business of DnB NOR. A big responsibility, but Erik Borgen is …
Mr. International Read MoreFinnish Technopolis and Singapore Science Park Sign Cooperation Agreement
Technopolis has signed a broad cooperation agreement with Ascendas, the parent company of Singapore Science Park, reported on 26 September. Both organizations are world-class providers of environments for high-tech companies, …
Finnish Technopolis and Singapore Science Park Sign Cooperation Agreement Read MoreAker Kvaerner Signs $200 Million Singapore Rig Order
Norwegian offshore contractor Aker Kvaerner has obtained a deal worth about $200 million from Singapore’s Jurong Shipyard for two deepwater drilling systems, the company reported on 3 October. “The contract …
Aker Kvaerner Signs $200 Million Singapore Rig Order Read MoreSweden’s Submarines is Considered Selling to Singapore
Singapore’s Defense Ministry is considering to buy Sweden’s Vastergotland-class submarines which is planed to be retired from Royal Swedish Navy to replace some units in their navy, said on 29 …
Sweden’s Submarines is Considered Selling to Singapore Read MoreNordic Films in Singapore
Films from Denmark, Sweden and Finland will this year join the 15th European Union Film Festival in Singapore. The event will be run between 7 – 16 October at the …
Nordic Films in Singapore Read MoreSwedish Chef at Raffles Grill in Singapore
Visiting Singapore on 4-7 October, Swedish award-winning Samulesson will be joined by Aquavit’s Executive Chef Nils Noren, a fellow Swedish who brings with him over fifteen years of culinary expertise …
Swedish Chef at Raffles Grill in Singapore Read MoreNorway-Asia Business Conference in Singapore
The 8th Norway-Asia Business Conference will take place 10-11 November 2005 at Shangri-La hotel, Singapore. The main objectives of the conference are to gather Norwegian and Norwegian associated businesses representatives …
Norway-Asia Business Conference in Singapore Read MoreNew SAS Manager With a Busy Agenda
SAS´s new General Manager for South East Asia expects within the coming year to be able to open a new direct flight to Stockholm. Next, he hopes to open a …
New SAS Manager With a Busy Agenda Read MoreSEB- first to launch fully fledged Nordic Private Bank in Asia
Newly upgraded to a fully fledged private bank in June 2005 this year, SEB Private Bank now offers is accredited customers advisory services, regional equity brokerage, internet banking and offshore …
SEB- first to launch fully fledged Nordic Private Bank in Asia Read MoreSvenska Handelsbanken and Standard Chartered Join Hand in Asia
Svenska Handelsbanken (Handelsbanken) has entered into an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank relating to cash management services in nine Asian countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, UAE …
Svenska Handelsbanken and Standard Chartered Join Hand in Asia Read MoreExport advisers visit Denmark
Anthony Leong, senior commercial advisor at the Danish embassy in Singapore, tells that even though exporting goods to the South East Asian markets can be an issue of interest to …
Export advisers visit Denmark Read MoreIkea recalls three-outlet power strip
Home furnishings giant Ikea on 1 September issued a recall of their power strip “Rabalder” sold in Singapore, and some European countries, that could give users electrical shocks. The power …
Ikea recalls three-outlet power strip Read MoreAstrid Lindgren’s Life and Work Exhibition at Woodland Library
The Embassy of Sweden and the National Library Board presents the “Life and Work Exhibition” of Astrid Lindgren, Famous Swedish writer of children’s books, at Woodlands Regional Library, Singapore. …
Astrid Lindgren’s Life and Work Exhibition at Woodland Library Read MoreSingapore Chooses Danish Environment Technology
The Singaporean environment company ZC Industries has established a business with production hall and administration north of Copenhagen. Denmark is well known all over the world for its green industry …
Singapore Chooses Danish Environment Technology Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Finding a Home in South East Asia
Selecting a place to live is one of the biggest decisions you make when moving to South East Asia. If you have lived here for some time, finding a better …
Finding a Home in South East Asia Read MoreJL on course in Singapore
The Swedish golf fashion brand JL, founded by Johan Lindeberg, backs up a new golf tournament in the city state. Named the 2005 J. Lindeberg Cup Challenge, it is held …
JL on course in Singapore Read MoreCopenhagen Royal Chapel Choir on SEA Tour with Susse Wold
The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir – Kobenhavns Drengekor in Danish – will together with Danish storyteller Susse Wold be touring Singapore and Bangkok in September 2005. The tour is part …
Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir on SEA Tour with Susse Wold Read MoreTeligent gets additional order from operator
A major telephone operator in South East Asia has signed an additional contract for IP-telephone platforms with the Swedish supplier Teligent. This order comes after Teligent reached a framework agreement …
Teligent gets additional order from operator Read MorePointsec enters Asean
Pointsec, a Swedish security software provider for mobile platforms, Tuesday 12 July signed a strategic partnership contract with NEC Solutions Asia Pacific in Singapore. Under the agreement, will the Singapore …
Pointsec enters Asean Read MoreKerstin Lundin’s Art Exhibition at The Art Loft
Swedish painter Kerstin Lundin will present her paintings at The Art Loft, Singapore between June 8th – July 31st. “Female Impressions” is the first international debut of Kerstin Lundin. The …
Kerstin Lundin’s Art Exhibition at The Art Loft Read MoreScanmach Asia Appointed Arne Christensen as New Co-director
Scanmach Asia Co., Ltd. has appointed Arne Christensen new co-director to help Managing Director Marius Pedersen run the fast expanding company within import and reconditioning of used wood working machinery …
Scanmach Asia Appointed Arne Christensen as New Co-director Read MoreSmedvig Purchases Tender Rig West Setia
Smedvig, the Norwegian offshore drilling company, has annouced the purchase of a 72 percent ownership interest in West Setia, a semi-submersible tender rig, from Keppel FELS. The tender rig is …
Smedvig Purchases Tender Rig West Setia Read MoreSwedish Chef at the Coq ‘N’ Bull
If your image of a Swedish chef is still the mumbling cook in the Muppet Show it is time for a reality check! Just look at Singapore where several Swedish …
Swedish Chef at the Coq ‘N’ Bull Read MoreDon’t Let Your Kids Forget Their Norwegian
Don’t let your kids lose touch with their mother tongue when you move abroad. Children who stop reading, speaking and writing their native language are more likely to face problems …
Don’t Let Your Kids Forget Their Norwegian Read MoreJotun’s Successful Relocation
The success of Jotun in relocating expatriates to managerial positions in South East Asia is no coincidence. The ‘secret’ is the company’s high level of awareness and attention to the …
Jotun’s Successful Relocation Read MoreSingapore Ministers visited Helsinki
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Co-Ordinating Minister for Security and Defence, Dr Tony Tan accompanied by the Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports and Second Minister for Trade and …
Singapore Ministers visited Helsinki Read MoreSmedvig obtained contracts in SEA
Shell in Brunei awarded Smedvig for the new self-erecting semi-tender rig West Setia. The West Setia is designed for both shallow and deepwater drilling operations in combination with dry well …
Smedvig obtained contracts in SEA Read MoreImporting the Tasteful Touch to Homes in Singapore
In September 2004, Gitte Svarrer and Lone Thier decided to go out on a limb. Armed with Gitte’s marketing experience and the connections of her buying agency in Vietnam, they …
Importing the Tasteful Touch to Homes in Singapore Read MoreAdventurous Sailor Settles Down in Singapore
Much has happened since that eventful birthday, and as Chris Petersen sits on the balcony of the Danish Seaman’s Church in Singapore, telling one incredible story after another, it strikes …
Adventurous Sailor Settles Down in Singapore Read MoreDanish Spin Doctors in Asia
It is rather unusual for a Danish communication company to expand towards the East and a first that a Danish PR agency opens offices in places like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, …
Danish Spin Doctors in Asia Read MoreSwedish pavilion at Communicasia 2005
Sweden showcases it’s know how in telecommunications with a country pavilion at this year Communicasia is held in Singapore 14 to 17 June. Six companies from Sweden exhibit in the …
Swedish pavilion at Communicasia 2005 Read MoreLion city pr agency opens shop in Stockholm
Red Card, a pr agency based in Singapore, has announced it opens its first office outside Asia in Sweden’s capital Stockholm. The Stockholm office will serve as Red Card’s European …
Lion city pr agency opens shop in Stockholm Read MoreSingaporean university sets up college in Stockholm
The National University of Singapore, NUS, will together with the Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, in Stockholm open a college in the Swedish capital. The inauguration of NUS College, as …
Singaporean university sets up college in Stockholm Read MoreGunnebo wins MRT deal in Singapore
The Swedish company Gunnebo Entrance Control, in association with Thales, a French company within automatic fare collection integration, has booked orders to supply entrance control systems and related equipment to …
Gunnebo wins MRT deal in Singapore Read MoreBringwell enters new export agreement
The Swedish nutritional product company Bringwell has signed a new export agreement with Reborne in Singapore. Bringwell will buy a nutritional ingredient, developed by Reborne, and market it under its …
Bringwell enters new export agreement Read MoreKeeping Booming Asia Connected
The Asia Pacific region is the world’s fastest growing market when it comes to cell phone services. Right now, Nokia is the indisputable market leader in this region, and it …
Keeping Booming Asia Connected Read MoreNew Danish Church Assistant in Singapore
Grethe and Allan Juel Jensen will start working as local staff and assistant at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore on August 1, 2005 and for the next two years. …
New Danish Church Assistant in Singapore Read MoreMen, children and gender equality
‘Dear child’ is the name of a newly opened photo exhibition about men, children and gender equality. The photos, shot by Ulla Lemberg, are a historical account of the positive …
Men, children and gender equality Read MoreCybercom buys Netcom Consultants
The Swedish IT consulting company Cybercom Group purchases 100 percent of Netcom Consultants, also Swedish, from its owner Modern Holdings. Netcom Consultants, a telecommunications consulting firm, has offices in Sweden …
Cybercom buys Netcom Consultants Read MoreSwedish kids study in Singapore
What’s the difference between studying in Sweden and at an international school in Singapore? “Discipline! And of course that we are taught in English and get a good understanding of …
Swedish kids study in Singapore Read MoreSwedish TV on air in Asia
Yesterday, 15 April, marks the starting day for 24 hour satellite broadcasts of the Swedish TV channels SVT Europa, Text TV as well as radio channels Radio Sweden and P4 …
Swedish TV on air in Asia Read MoreCarmen Systems in Asian offensive
Driven by increasing costs of operation and tougher competition the international airline industry has been forced to major cost cutting measures over the past decade. But not all of this …
Carmen Systems in Asian offensive Read MoreSecret customer opts for Teligent technology
A not yet named operator in South East Asia has signed a significant order with Swedish telecom solutions supplier Teligent regarding development tools for various value added services plus a …
Secret customer opts for Teligent technology Read MoreNo Time for Stage Fright
She claims she has the best job in the world. But actually, she has two. Still in her thirties, Charlotte Nors daily juggles the demanding duties of being both Executive …
No Time for Stage Fright Read MoreHåkan Olsson appointed new SAS GM South East Asia
SAS new General Manager for South East Asia, Mr Håkan Olsson from Sweden, was introduced to the airlines’ frequent flyers during a reception at The Forbidden City by Indochine in …
Håkan Olsson appointed new SAS GM South East Asia Read MoreFinnish traveler gets Tsunami alert via text messaging
The idea of such a system happened after the Boxing Day tsunami, which left nearly 200 Finns dead. The preparation of the system began in mid-January 2005. A team of …
Finnish traveler gets Tsunami alert via text messaging Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Tsunami Warning After Midnight Quake
The center of the earthquake was located off the western coast of Sumatra and about 870 miles northwest of Jakarta – close to the rugged island of Nias, well known …
Tsunami Warning After Midnight Quake Read MoreSAS Consolidates Asian Operations
As part of the airline’s cost-cutting measures which started last year in the head office, SAS has now decided to consolidate its Southeast-Asian functions served by the Bangkok and Singapore …
SAS Consolidates Asian Operations Read MoreCourse on Marine Control Systems
On 27-28 April, Professor Asgeir J. Sorensen of The Department of Marine Technology at NTNU accompanied by Dr. Ole Jakob Sordalen, The Norwegian Counselor for Science and Technology in South-East …
Course on Marine Control Systems Read More