About Joakim Persson

Freelance business and lifestyle photojournalist

Juha Markkanen, Finland's Ambassador to Singapore

Working in two different worlds: diplomat Juha Markkanen is Finland’s new Ambassador to Singapore

On the 31st of October 2023 – having served the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over 32 years – His Excellency Mr. Juha Markkanen handed over his credentials to become Finland’s …

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patient in bed with nurse, Sunway Medical Center, Penang
Bitcoin

True Global Ventures’ insights on megatrends, and the significance of AI

In the past, Dusan Stojanovic, Director and Founder of True Global Ventures (TGV), has guided the ScandAsia readers within the world of financial technology (fintech). The Singapore-based Swede now returns, …

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Mr. Jørgen C. Arentz Rostrup, Head of Telenor Asia

Another exciting chapter for Telenor in Asia has begun: two monumental mergers landed to reshape the business

Communication service provider (CSP) Telenor embarked on its Asian journey in 1997, bought its first stake in Digi (Malaysia) in 1999, and have been telco change-makers in the region ever …

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Laguna Phuket Area General Manager Anders Dimblad
Ambassador Christian Lyster

Ambassador debut and Southeast Asia return for Norway’s Christian Lyster

After arriving to the Philippines for his first posting as Ambassador, Christian Halaas Lyster could immediately conclude that the ties between his host country and Norway are very strong and …

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Danish by Danish

Danish by Danish Bakery: ’wienerbrød’ – the real deal – now baked in Penang, Malaysia!

Let’s talk Danish! No, not the language as such but the world-famous pastries, for instance served in hotels and sold in bakeries throughout Asia. No doubt, their origin is in …

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Anders Hegre, NBAS

Thriving in serving Norwegian businesses relating to Singapore: Anders Hegre

Executive Director Anders Hegre, supported by an engaged board, has steered NBAS (Norwegian Business Association in Singapore) through the challenging Covid-19 years and come out of it even more vital. …

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