Old films made look as new
Old colour films in Vietnam are restored in a cooperation project between the film institutes of Sweden and Vietnam. First movie renovated in this scheme is the 1980’s colour feature …
Old films made look as new Read MoreDanish and Swedish teams to battle in Euro 2004
The Euro 2004 is just around the corner and many people are looking forward to cheer their favorite teams. This year, the Danes and Swedes cannot miss to cheer the …
Danish and Swedish teams to battle in Euro 2004 Read MoreDane leads EuroCham in Vietnam
Danish expat in Vietnam, Mr. Preben Hjortlund has taken over the position as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce from Mr. Juan Rothe in late …
Dane leads EuroCham in Vietnam Read MoreRo-Clean Desmi and liaison office in Vietnam performing 4th project
After having performed 3 projects during 2003 to the governmental Vietnamese Petro-industry and some of their joint ventures, the Danish company Ro-Clean Desmi (a company in the Maersk group) has …
Ro-Clean Desmi and liaison office in Vietnam performing 4th project Read MoreSwedish Embassy aims to boost Vietnam-Sweden trade relations
Trade exchange has been progressing, but not met its potential The bilateral trade between Vietnam and Sweden is developing with each year. Vietnam has, in terms of growth, become Sweden’s …
Swedish Embassy aims to boost Vietnam-Sweden trade relations Read MoreComvik pledges long-term investment in Vietnam
Vietnam’s mobile phone market has always been considered one of great potential in South-East Asia. Statistics show that by 2003, the number of mobile phone users in Vietnam accounted for …
Comvik pledges long-term investment in Vietnam Read MoreSAS to introduce representative in Vietnam at NordCham’s AGM
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will give a presentation to officially introduce its representative in Vietnam, East Sea Travel & Air Service, at the annual general meeting of the Nordic Chamber of …
SAS to introduce representative in Vietnam at NordCham’s AGM Read MoreNew appointments at Sea Saigon Shipping
Sea Saigon Shipping Ltd., a Vietnamese subsidiary of the Danish shipping company Fabricius, has recently engaged Hans Milman and Tonny Wulffeld respectively as business development manager and chartering manager of …
New appointments at Sea Saigon Shipping Read MoreCelebration of Norwegian National Day across SEA
Norwegians across SEA celebrated the National Day of May 17 in commemorating the day of independence with flag parades, activities, games and speeches. The event is considered to be one …
Celebration of Norwegian National Day across SEA Read MoreSwedish chef shows off Nordic culinary art in Ho Chi Minh City
A Nordic culinary month was organised for the first time in Vietnam by European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) at New World Saigon hotel on May 13-23, 2004 with the participation …
Swedish chef shows off Nordic culinary art in Ho Chi Minh City Read MoreNORDCHAM Hanoi to hold AGM on June 3
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NORDCHAM), Hanoi Branch, is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at the Hilton Opera Hotel in Hanoi. Members …
NORDCHAM Hanoi to hold AGM on June 3 Read MoreAge-old relations, cooperation boosted
Norway has provided economic support for many countries with the aim of helping to improve the socio-economic situation in developing countries within a sustainable development framework. The country is now …
Age-old relations, cooperation boosted Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Scandinavians in SE-Asia can vote in European Parliamentary Elections
On Sunday, 13 June, 2004 election of members of the European Parliament will take place. Danish, Swedish and Finnish citizens may vote in this election provided they are registered and …
Scandinavians in SE-Asia can vote in European Parliamentary Elections Read MoreSAS gets representation in Vietnam
Miklos Puskas, Scandinavian Airlines System’s (SAS) Country Manager Vietnam, recently informed Scandinavian community in Vietnam that SAS had finally found a solution to the airline’s representation in the country. “We …
SAS gets representation in Vietnam Read MoreHalong culture centre ready in November
Funding from the Norwegian government and Unesco is injected to complete a culture centre in the fishing village Cua Van fishing village in northern Vietnam’s Halong city. The USD 410,000 …
Halong culture centre ready in November Read MoreVietnam – a key partner on development cooperation with Finland
Finland and Vietnam established their diplomatic ties in January of 1973. The same year, the Finnish Government decided to list Vietnam as one of its eight long-term partner countries. Vietnam’s …
Vietnam – a key partner on development cooperation with Finland Read MoreOriflame up 20 percent in Asia
The Swedish cosmetics multinational Oriflame grew its Asian turnover by 20 percent to Euro 7.4 million during the first quarter 2004 compared with the same period last year. Growth in …
Oriflame up 20 percent in Asia Read MoreMillicom reports continued growth in South East Asia
The Swedish Stenbeck family controlled mobile operator company Millicom International Cellular reports a 54 percent jump in South East Asia subscribers for first quarter 2004. It is primarily the cellular …
Millicom reports continued growth in South East Asia Read MoreArtists on teaching mission
A delegation from the southern Swedish city Malmö’s conservatoire visits Vietnam this week under a cooperation programme to help enhance the Hanoi conservatoire’s teaching quality. The Swedish artists will also …
Artists on teaching mission Read MoreNokia: Knowing customer taste the key to success
Can you give us a brief overview of Nokia? The history of Nokia began in the 19th century in Helsinki, Finland, and by the 1990s it had become one of …
Nokia: Knowing customer taste the key to success Read MoreNordCham’s chairperson elected to EuroCham’s board 2004
Preben Hjortlund, Danish chairperson of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (NordCham), Hanoi Branch, was elected to the executive committee of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) at …
NordCham’s chairperson elected to EuroCham’s board 2004 Read MoreRural energy project approved
Quang Nam and Ha Giang provinces have been officially selected to implement a USD 6 million pilot rural energy program funded by the Swedish International Development Agency, reports Voice of …
Rural energy project approved Read MoreVietnam awards USD 16 million contract to ABB Sweden
ABB announced Thursday it has won a contract worth USD 16 million to deliver a 500/220/110 kV substation to Vietnam to strengthen power transmission in the south of the country. …
Vietnam awards USD 16 million contract to ABB Sweden Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
SAS reduces routes to Bangkok and Singapore
Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, has just announced that there will be a temporary reduction of frequencies on the service Copenhagen – Bangkok – Singapore. SAS goes down from daily flights to …
SAS reduces routes to Bangkok and Singapore Read MoreSAS flights to Bangkok-Singapore may survive
Scandinavian Airlines may keep on flying to Bangkok and Singapore according to Mikkel Nielsen of SAS’ corporate communications office in Copenhagen. Mikkel Nielsen confirms that “it has been rumoured” …
SAS flights to Bangkok-Singapore may survive Read MoreSupplier compliance audits in Vietnam
Hifab Development in Sweden has been awarded an assignment from a number of Swedish and international companies to perform around 30 supplier compliance audits in Vietnam and China. The audits’ …
Supplier compliance audits in Vietnam Read MoreOriflame prepares listing in Stockholm
The Swedish privately owned cosmetics company Oriflame will send out a prospectus to potential investors this week, reports Swedish daily DN. The intent is to have Oriflame listed on the …
Oriflame prepares listing in Stockholm Read MoreDanes and Swedes cheated in Vietnam investment fraud
Danish and Swedish investors are among the 14 people that put in over 6 million USD in a non-existing quarry project located in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, reports the Vietnam news …
Danes and Swedes cheated in Vietnam investment fraud Read MoreEricsson eyes larger share in continued SEA growth
Ericsson South East Asia expects a continued growth of mobile phone operations in the region this year, attributed to the issuance of new licenses, increased investments for coverage and capacity, …
Ericsson eyes larger share in continued SEA growth Read MoreSingapore, Vietnam, Thailand saved Danish exports
Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand pushed up the Danish export figures to South East Asia in 2003. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines pulled the figures down. The total export of goods ended …
Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand saved Danish exports Read MoreStolt-Nielsen honored for heroic Vietnamese rescue
Crew of Stolt-Nielsen S.A.’s vessel, Stolt Capability, was on February 18 presented the 12th annual Lloyd’s List International Rescue at Sea Award for 2003 at the Lloyd’s List Awards 2004 …
Stolt-Nielsen honored for heroic Vietnamese rescue Read MoreKing Harald plans state visit to Vietnam and Singapore
A state visit by Norway’s King Harald to Vietnam and Singapore is in the making. Scandasia has learned from several sources that during the recent visit by Norway’s Minister of …
King Harald plans state visit to Vietnam and Singapore Read MoreStrengthened position in SE-Asia contributes to Nera’s improved results
“While markets remained challenging through 2003, we improved our position in several market segments,” says Bjørn Ove Skjeie, CEO of Nera ASA. “Nera’s agreement with Nortel in Q4, our strengthened …
Strengthened position in SE-Asia contributes to Nera’s improved results Read MoreControversial aid project closely watched by Carl XVI Gustaf
The paper mill Bai Bang north of Hanoi is the most controversial and expensive foreign aid project in Sweden’s history. Sweden supported Bai Bang with around SEK 2.8 Billion from …
Controversial aid project closely watched by Carl XVI Gustaf Read MoreRoyal glimpses and close encounters
“Are they really inside?” asked a young blonde Swedish backpacker while I tried to catch a taxi outside Hanoi’s thousand year old Literature Temple. “Yes, and how did you know …
Royal glimpses and close encounters Read MoreMexico format fine tuned in Vietnam
King Carl XVI Gustaf brought with him to Vietnam the largest business delegation ever at any Swedish state visit. It was a diversified gathering of people from all sectors of …
Mexico format fine tuned in Vietnam Read MoreSweden showed off opera and arts in Hanoi
A night at the opera rounded off the second day of the Swedish state visit in Vietnam. Soprano Anna Eklund Tarantino and conductor Mats Liljefors were the Swedish contributions at …
Sweden showed off opera and arts in Hanoi Read MoreAdoption treaty ratified by governments
The new bilateral adoption treaty between Vietnam and Sweden, which was drafted last December, has now been signed in Hanoi. Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Ms Laila Freivalds, attended the 4 February …
Adoption treaty ratified by governments Read MoreSweden impose extended ban on poultry imports
Sweden extends its ban on imports of poultry meat and products made of poultry from certain countries to 15 August 2004, reports the National Food Administration of Sweden. This follows …
Sweden impose extended ban on poultry imports Read MoreFreivalds lashes out against Vietnam’s jamming of Swedish broadcasts
”Totally unacceptable,” says Sweden’s foreign minister Ms Laila Freivalds to Scandasia about the jamming by Vietnamese transmitters against Radio Sweden’s broadcasts. Foreign Minister Freivalds took issue with Vietnam 3 February …
Freivalds lashes out against Vietnam’s jamming of Swedish broadcasts Read MoreMarine Farms starts up in Vietnam’s central province
A Norwegian-owned firm, Marine Farms ASA Co., Ltd. (Viet Nam), on December 21, 2003 started operating in the central province of Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. Marine Farms is specialized in producing …
Marine Farms starts up in Vietnam’s central province Read MoreDanish aid given to developing marine parks in Vietnam
An agreement on a project in which Denmark will help Vietnam develop a national network of marine parks was signed in Hanoi mid of December last year. Under the agreement, …
Danish aid given to developing marine parks in Vietnam Read MoreDenmark helps Vietnamese children with harelip problems
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam has funded a project to help Vietnamese children with harelip and palate problems in the southern province of Tien Giang improve their life. Under the …
Denmark helps Vietnamese children with harelip problems Read MoreBusiness delegations to Vietnam and Brunei announced
Environment, IT & Telecom and Health Care are the main industries represented in the business delegations that will join King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia on their state visits …
Business delegations to Vietnam and Brunei announced Read MoreMillicom close to doubles cellular subscribers in Asia
Millicom International Cellular S A, a Swedish controlled cellular operator company, reports a 45 percent increase in Asian subscribers since year end 2002 up to year end 2003. Its Vietnam …
Millicom close to doubles cellular subscribers in Asia Read MoreSIDA’s support for environmental protection in Vietnam
The Environment Fund of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SEF), has over the past two years provided US$308,000 to fund environmental protection projects in Vietnam, according to figure released …
SIDA’s support for environmental protection in Vietnam Read MoreNew adoption treaty signed
The negotiations between Sweden and Vietnam on an agreement regarding adoptions were completed the week before Christmas. A signing ceremony, were representatives from the two countries took part, was held …
New adoption treaty signed Read MoreHydro Agri to become Yara
Norsk Hydro’s agri-business operation Hydro Agri will take the name Yara upon the demerger and stock exchange listing planned for March 25, 2004. At the same time the new company, …
Hydro Agri to become Yara Read MoreDates for state visit to Vietnam and Brunei finalised
As previously reported by Scandasia this fall, will Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia be making a state visit to Vietnam on 2–7 February 2004 at the invitation …
Dates for state visit to Vietnam and Brunei finalised Read MoreHydro’s viking ship overhauled
A familiar sight on roads and seas in South East Asia, Norwegian energy and materials company Hydro’s viking ship logo, has been given a overhaul. The new worldwide corporate logo …
Hydro’s viking ship overhauled Read More