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AP7, the Swedish state pension fund, said it will sell all its holdings in munitions companies that make cluster-bombs or nuclear weapons, joining a growing trend among European investment funds …
Cluster-bombs: Swedish AP7 Offload Stakes In Singapore Technologies Engineering Read MoreThe Swedish government announced the closure of its embassy in Manila, and that its functions have been transferred to the Swedish embassy in Bangkok. A delayed announcement on the Swedish …
Swedish Embassy Closure In Manila- Bangkok Take Over Read MorePeace builder Norway is the world’s seventh largest exporter of weapons and ammunition, according to recent figures. Some of the ammunition are produced by Norwegian companies in Malaysia. Norway, …
Norway: Talking Peace, Exporting Scandinavian Weapons And Ammunition Read MoreThe holiday paradise Koh Phi Phi is overloaded by tourists. That’s why a water treatment plant would help to protect the environment on the tourist island – and thus protect the …
Danida Sues COWI Consult Over Failed Project On Koh Phi Phi Read MoreMaersk Line in Thailand has appointed Thomas Lindy Sørensen as the new Managing Director. Before his most recent appointment, Thomas Lindy Sørensen was Head of Maersk Line in SEA, overseeing …
New Managing Director At Maersk Line In Thailand Read MoreA well-known Filipino artist will hold a three-day exhibition at Norway‘s Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs in Oslo to mark the 110th anniversary of independence of the Philippines, the …
Filipino Artist To hold Show In Norway To Celebrate Independence Day Read MoreWith the closure of its embassy in Manila, Sweden has also decided to phase out its bilateral aid projects in the Philippines in the next two to four years, said …
Sweden To Phase Out Aid Projects With Philippines Read MoreIn 1996, Swedish photographer Gerhard Joren set out in a police jeep to brothels in Manila‘s business district. “I had done very little research when I started the project… but …
Swedish Photographer Get Inside The Sex Trade In Manila Read MoreAs it stopped servicing visa applications in Manila, the Swedish Embassy announced Friday it will be closed on June 6 and 9 to mark the Swedish and Philippine National Days.“June …
Swedish Embassy In Manila Closed June 6 And 9 Read MoreThe Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) showcases its virtuosity through classical masterpieces on Saturday May 31, 2008 and June 1 (3pm) at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP), KLCC. Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu …
Finnish Conductor Will Lead The Malaysian Philharmonik Orchestra In Classical Masterpieces Read More