Joakim Persson, Author at Scandasia

Executive Director NordCham Philippines, Axel Fries

From tech start-ups to NordCham Philippines: Axel Fries is its new Executive Director

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Young Filipino-Swede Mr Axel Fries has taken over as NordCham Philippines’ new Executive Director, keen on leading the chamber to new heights, while not going ahead of himself. And while …

Automotive / Construction, infrastructure / Education / Energy / Hospitality / IT Telecom / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Sweden / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Modernising the heritage and deepening the trade relationship key goals for Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi

February 15, 2026February 23, 2026 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

There has undoubtedly never before been a more vibrant time for Swedish-Vietnamese trade relations than now. Swedish investments into Vietnam, paired with various bilateral collaborations, are at an all-time-high, and …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Malaysia / Manufacturing / Retail & Wholesale / Sustainability

20 years as communications expert with Carlsberg Malaysia, and new Dancham Chairperson: Pearl Lai

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

‘Zero’ as concept is very much on the agenda for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director Pearl Lai and the entire nine-man strong corporate and sustainability communications team within Carlsberg Malaysia. …

China / Community news / Denmark / Energy / Entrepreneurship / Food & Beverage / Hospitality / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / Malaysia / Singapore / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime / Working in Asia

A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen

December 17, 2025December 19, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …

Business in Asia / Hospitality / Innovation & Technology / Sweden / Thailand / Working in Asia

Swedish hotelier Alexander Parry thrives in Thailand – as resort owner and tech entrepreneur

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The story about hotelier, come tech startup entrepreneur, Alexander Parry (Alex), and Let’s Hyde resort, takes us on a journey that spans several continents; including making it the land of …

Community news / Food & Beverage / Sweden / Thailand

Nightclub manager Tony Karlsson returns to where the Thailand adventure started, reaching new heights on Khao San Road

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

From coming to Bangkok as backpacker and falling in love with the City of Angels, to now being the manager of world-renowned Khao San Road’s most internationally recognised nightclub, Tony …

Business in Asia / Finland / Innovation & Technology / IT Telecom / Malaysia / Services / Singapore

Business transformation consultant/FBC Chairman Pasi Haatainen outlines the latest Singapore opportunities – and obstacles

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Pasi Haatainen, a long-term Singapore resident and also Finnish Business Council Singapore (FBC) Chairman since 2021, has since 2007 been based in the city-state as a senior business consultant. Because …

Community news / Food & Beverage / Malaysia / Norway

New luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur appoints Norwegian Stig Drageide as Executive Chef

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Come August, the all-new luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opens its doors to guests, with the Norwegian Michelin star chef Stig Drageide at helm of culinary experiences. Guests will …

Emil Akander, Vice President and Head of Region for the Asia-Pacific - Business Sweden

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / Construction, infrastructure / Energy / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Sustainability / Transportation, maritime

Emil Akander, Business Sweden, Asia-Pacific: Sweden’s biggest economic growth potential at the crossroads of emerging economies and the world’s major economies

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

In the region he has already called home for the past decade, Emil Akander was in early 2025 appointed by Business Sweden (BuS) as Vice President and Head of Region …

Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Indonesia / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand / Traveling around / Vietnam

Destination management specialist Peter Stenberg thrives and expands within the world of travel

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

At ITB Asia (travel trade show) in Singapore Peter Stenberg represents his Kota Kinabalu-based Rustic Travel. As a buyer, he there meets with various hospitality groups and local tour operators, …

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