Handelsbanken is the first Swedish bank to open a representative office in Malaysia. The new office was launched at a cocktail reception held at the Swedish Ambassador Helena Sångelands residence in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday September 18. Björn Börjesson, Executive Vice President and Head of Handelsbanken International, flew in from Stockholm for the event. Handelsbanken…
Sweden, Vietnam
Swedish Trade Council sees increased interest in Vietnam
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The Swedish Trade Council in Ho Chi Minh City sees an increased interest in Vietnam from Swedish companies. To meet the demand STC will deploy more resources to consulting activities. “Companies that are taking a closer look at Vietnam are often companies that have adapted the China plus one strategy, meaning that they do business…
Malaysia, Philippines, Sweden
Adorable Business
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Strolling around a market in Manila with her 8 month old daughter Ellen, Petra Rigby Jinglöv saw some toys and books made of fabric that caught her attention. These soft toys are great for kids she thought. Why not make them for Swedish kids? Six years later Petra’s company oskar&ellen sells her own designed products…
Finland, Malaysia, Singapore
Finnair’s Plans Update
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Finnair´s sudden decision to cancel all flights to Singapore from mid-May and at the same time scrap the planned route to Kuala Lumpur came as a surprise at the end of January. Finnair has been very bullish about the Asian market and Kuala Lumpur was supposed to be a new destination.Jere Tala, Finnair´s Country Manager…
Finland, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Finnair Stops Flying to Singapore
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Finnair will stop flying to Singapore on 15 May this year. Last Finnair flight leaving Singapore for Helsinki will depart on 16 May. Finnair’s plans to start flying on Kuala Lumpur via Bangkok from May have also been cancelled. Finnair expects a 30 pct increase in passengers in 2007 and the fast expansion in India…
