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Autoliv, a main playser in automotive safety systems today announced the opening of its new plant in India. The new facility hosts the country’s first safety center and a new airbag …
Swedish Autoliv Opens New Production in India Read MoreHow safe would you say your current car is? Can you think of anything that would make it more secure? Are you aware of the “smart car” concept? It’s a …
Smart Car Safety Technologies Read MoreIn 1986 a young Praphan Yentharua joined Volvo family as a sales consultant in Bangkok. 24 years later he is still in business and a very well-known person within the …
My Nickname is Praphan Volvo Read MoreNissan has announced that it, along with Kjaer Group, plans to begin vehicle production in Vietnam for local sales, with the first models to be launched by 2010. The vehicles …
Joint Danish-Japanese venture start Nissan-production in Vietnam Read MoreKimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc., has signed a long-term partnership agreement to manufacture electrical devices for Grundfos. The long-term agreement was awarded for assemblies that …
Kimball Assembles Electronic Pumps for Grundfos Read MoreThere is no travel experience quite like a road trip. You get the chance to see things at your own pace, stop at whatever captures your imagination, and experience the …
Automotive Locksmith Service: Know Before You Start Your Road Trip Read MoreDanish- based tuner for the Mercedes-Benz, Kleemann, wants to transfer its technology to Malaysia through a special programme likely to be known as the “Kleemann-vendors programme” or an academy in …
Danish Automotive Techonology is Coming to Malaysia Read MoreSwedish Trade Council in Malaysia announce for Swedish exporters and importers who are interested in trading with Malaysia or Swedish investors in establishing a presence in Malaysia to contact the …
Swedish Trade Council in Malaysia Announcement Read MoreThailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) plans to stage another 11 roads show during the rest of the year2007 in Denmark and Finland according to The Nation reported on August 29, …
Thailand’s BOI Stage Another Road Shows in Denmark and Finland Read MoreSapura Industrial Bhd (SIB) expects its export revenue contribution to reach 20% to 30% in less than five years after it taps new markets such as Norway and Brazil. Chief …
Malaysia’s SIB Taps New Market in Norway Read MoreBack in 1996, a 25 year old Sakari Kuikka came to Singapore to get his internship with Finpro. His time in Singapore would have been quite impressive that making him …
“I’m Living Good Here” Read MoreAfter Pasajero Motors Corp (Pamocor), exclusive distributor of Volvo cars in the Central Visayas, formally opened its showroom located on A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City Friday 21, Volvo Cebu is now …
Volvo Dealer Opens Showroom In Cebu Read MoreWilhelmsen Maritime Services is a global company delivering state of the art maritime services, including ship management, crewing, port and logistics services through a global network of local offices. …
“Wilhelmsen Maritime Services – Barwil (Thailand) Ltd. Will be the shaper of the maritime service industry” Read MoreThailand’s deputy prime minister Dr Surakiart Sathirathai makes an official visit to Sweden Monday 29 August. His visit coincides with a Board of Investment seminar held in Stockholm the same …
Surakiart visits Stockholm Read MoreNovacast, a software and system developer in southern Sweden, has reached an agreement with Siam Nawaloha Foundry Co Ltd for the process control system ATAS from Novacast. The contract is …
Novacast signs Thai contract Read MoreDenmark-based personalised car maker, Kleemann A/S, plans to assemble its cars in Malaysia for both the domestic and export markets next year. “We will start with Malaysia and as we …
Kleemann’s Car May Base In M’sia Next Year Read MoreAspocomp Group will increases its stake in its Thai subsidiary PCB Centre Co Ltd from 51 per cent to 75 per cent by buying a 24-per-cent portion worth Bt150 million …
Aspocomp to boost PCB Centre share Read MoreJebsen & Jessen Marketing (M) Sdn. Bhd. has recently made a strategic partnership with a Hong Kong based digital entertainment producer, iRiver, to provide distribution, support and marketing for iRiver’s …
Jebsen & Jessen to solely distribute iRiver products in 3 SEA countries Read MoreIndonesian heavy equipment company PT United Tractors has signed an agreement with the Swedish vehicle manufacturer company Scania. The deal, announced 8 June, gives United Tractors rights to sell Scania’s …
United Tractors enters agreement to sell Scania Read MoreAutoliv, a Swedish multinational in automotive safety systems, is investing in six new crash-test sleds in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Korea and Australia. The sleds can perform a variety of crash …
Crash-test sleds increase automotive safety Read MoreThere are basically no problems with tariffs in the Philippines. Rather it is the non-formal red tape issues, in many shapes and variations, that make life hard. Opportunities are best …
Swedish voices on business climate in the Philippines Read MoreElectrolux new washing machine factory in Rayong is the company’s first in South East Asia. The 9000 square metres large plant, a THB 500 million investment that opened 27 November …
Double digit growth predicted for Asean market Read MoreHaving been the largest automotive market in ASEAN for six consecutive years, Malaysia certainly has ample opportunities for Swedish companies in the automotive sector, especially automotive components. The Commercial Section …
Swedish Embassy’s report on Malaysian automotive sector Read More