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The strike by Finnair flight attendants is continuing, negotiations aimed at ending the stoppage resumed on Thursday morning. The Finnish Cabin Crew Union SLSY voiced cautious optimism that the dispute …
Negotiations Resume in Finnair Dispute Read MoreMore than 1,000 Nokia N8 smartphones were booked after a special online press conference completely held on social networking websites. Provided to China Daily New users to jump from 8 …
Marketing Micro Blogging is ‘the Next Big Thing’ Read MoreLondon-based private equity group Apax Partners has entered exclusive talks to buy ISS, the Danish cleaning, security and catering group, in a potential $8.5bn deal that would be the biggest …
Apax in Talks to Buy ISS for $8.5bn Read MoreSwedish wind projects in China now bigger than entire Swedish wind power sector, carbon credit trader said.Swedish carbon credit trader Tricorona said Wednesday that its installed capacity of wind power …
Swedish Windpower Booms in China Read MoreThe Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on its first tour of China from 29th December 2010 to 8th January 2011. Audiences will be treated to a solo appearance from the …
Norwegian Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra Tour in China Read MoreThe Nobel Committee announces 19 of 44 embassies will not be attending this Friday’s Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Serbia, Iraq, Iran, Vietnam, …
19 Countries Say No Nobel Read MoreEricsson chairman Michael Treschow informed the Swedish telecommunications firm on Monday that he will resign from his post next year or in 2012, the company announced in a statement. Treschow …
Ericsson Chairman Announces Resignation Read MoreThe company known for designer furniture has had a bit of a rough path in Denmark after the economical crisis with several stores going bankrupt. But the interim financial statements …
Danish Furniture Company Expands in Asia Read MoreForeigners could settle faster and easier in Denmark if they were actively assisted with the many practical aspects of relocating to Denmark. Relocation and orientation assistance would also make Denmark …
Denmark to Help Foreigners Settle in Denmark Read MoreChina’s Geely Automobile Holdings, the new owner of Swedish car maker Volvo, will start selling vehicles on China’s largest retail website Taobao later this month. The online store, which was …
Volvo’s Owner Geely Now Selling Cars Online Read MoreChinese students can apply for up to 10 months of fully financed studies in Denmark including free tuition and a monthly allowance of 5,000 Danish Kroner. In accordance with the …
Study in Denmark With a Scholarship Read MoreThe Finnish Cabin Crew Union (SLSY) has rejected a settlement proposal on the collective agreement of Finnair’s cabin staff. The cabin crew strike will continue and no date has been …
Cabin Crew Union Reject Settlement Proposal Read MoreSweden-based private equity group EQT has acquired 30 per cent of Chinese aluminium part manufacturer Modern Metal and Precision Holdings. EQT’s equity will be provided through a new share issue. …
EQT Takes Stake in Chinese Modern Metal Read MoreWith the Asian market increasingly attracting Nordic and German clients, SEB intends to open an office in mid-2011 in one of the region’s major financial hubs – Hong Kong. “Hong …
SEB to Open in HK Mid-2011 Read MoreSwedish car maker Volvo and its new Chinese owner Geely are in talks over new plants in China, a Volvo spokesman said Friday, amid a report that Volvo and its …
Volvo and Geely to Set up New Plants in China Read MoreThe 300 wealthiest residents in Switzerland got richer in 2010, with their assets increasing by 21 billion francs (16 billion euros, 21 billion dollars) from a year ago, according to …
Richest Person in Switzerland – a Swede Read MoreSwedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said Wednesday it has signed an agreement to acquire Guangdong Nortel Telecommunication Equipment Company Ltd for 50 million dollars. “We are very happy to welcome …
Ericsson Acquires Chinese Firm for $50 million Read MoreMikael Håfström’s latest film noir is a great looking film. The most common dream directors have must be to make it big and then get headhunted to Hollywood, the place …
Mikael Håfström is Back With Shanghai Read MoreVolvo Cars and its Chinese owner Geely appear headed on a collision course regarding Volvo’s expansion in China, the Financial Times reported late on Thursday. Geely, which acquired the Swedish …
Volvo and Geely Clash on China Expansion Read MoreChina Thursday said its relations with Norway had been affected by the Nobel committee’s decision to award this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to “convicted criminal” Liu Xiaobo. “I think it …
‘China-Norway Ties Affected by Nobel Peace Prize’ Read MoreSwedish Technology Contributes in Building a Green Beijing Today, a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Urban Development will be signed between Embassy of Sweden and the Government of Beijing. Four …
Sweden Contributes in Building a Green Beijing Read MoreThe Norwegian who followed his dream Walking the Great Wall is about to reach his goal. After an expedition lasting for 600 days, Robert Loken is expected to reach the …
The Great Norwegian Wall’ker Close to his Goal Read MoreFinnair expects to fly 40 percent of regular passenger traffic in coming days as it has been seeing some cabin crew return from an ongoing strike, Finland’s flag carrier said …
Strike-Hit Finnair Flying More Planes Read MoreWanleaks, the new branch of Phuketwan that specialises in disclosure, can reveal exclusively that tourist numbers visiting Phuket have risen dramatically this year with Indonesia, China and Russia the hottest …
Phuket Visitors From Sweden Sliding Read MoreIn collaboration with DBDH-China (Danish Board of District Heating, the organisation for Danish district heating enterprises in China), the Danish Embassy will conduct a large-scale promotion project for Danish district …
Danish District Heating in Urumqi Read MoreResearch In Motion Ltd. (RIM), maker of BlackBerry smart phones, said on its blog Thursday that it will buy Swedish software developer The Astonishing Tribe, which specializes in making phone …
RIM Buys Swedish Software Firm Read MoreThe Finnish Cabin Crew Union, or SLSY, Chairwoman Thelma Akers told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday that the strike negotiations with Finnair (FIA1S.HE) will take place after 1300 GMT Tuesday, at …
Finnair Strike Negotiations After 1300 GMT Read MoreFinnair issued a profit warning Tuesday, saying it now expected an anticipated full-year operating profit to turn into a loss owing to a cabin crew strike, threatening it might move …
Finnair Cancels More Than 200 Flights on Wednesday Read MoreFood, beverages, fashion and life improving design – Danish royal couple, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and Princess Marie promoted Danish products and inventions when visiting Beijing and Hong Kong. …
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie Visit China Read MoreOne of the Norwegian government’s most prestigious business projects, a free trade treaty between Norway and China, appears to be the latest casualty of Chinese anger over the Norwegian Nobel …
China Postpones Free Trade Talks Read MoreDanish Minister of Taxation, Mr. Troels Lund Poulsen, took part in the event and gave a speech expressing the Danish views on the conference theme: Green Economy – Mutual Benefit. …
Danish Tax Minister met Chinese Vice PM Read MoreBombardier Inc.’s CSeries jetliner, which has won orders from only three customers, is a leading contender for a contract from SAS Group as the biggest Nordic airline prepares to add …
SAS Consider New 55-Plane Order Read MoreThe Finnish Cabin Crew Union (SLSY) is threatening to begin a strike on Tuesday, 30 November 2010. Conciliation process continues during the weekend. If the strike takes place, it would …
Tuesday Strike Can Hit Finnair Hard Read MoreIkea, the world’s leading furniture firm, is changing its focus from the mature markets of Europe and North America to the emerging markets of Southeast Asia and China. “During the …
Ikea Bangkok Opens next November 3 Read MoreSweden, through the Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Governmental Offices, has a close cooperation with some chosen cities and municipalities in China. Sweden signed a memorandum of understanding with …
Swedish Road Show In China Read MoreA Chinese AIDS activist said Friday he will attend next month’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Liu Xiaobo, slamming Beijing for refusing to let the dissident or his wife accept …
Chinese AIDS Activist to Attend Nobel Ceremony Read MoreChina’s second Confucius Classroom opened here Thursday, with over 300 officials, guests and students participating in the inauguration ceremony at Niels Steensens Gymnasium (NSG). At the opening ceremony, China’s Ambassador …
China’s second Confucius Classroom Opens in Denmark Read MoreTennant Company has put its competitors on notice that it stands behind its proprietary ec-H2O technology and will defend this industry-leading technology from misleading claims against its cleaning effectiveness. This …
Nilfisk-Advance Criticizes its Biggest Competitor Read MoreHennes & Mauritz AB, Europe’s second-largest clothing retailer, said a temporary collection from French designer Lanvin introduced this week has posted strong sales in countries including China and Russia. “The …
New H&M Collection Performing Well in China Read MoreRevenue from the information technology product sector in China jumped 26 percent on an annual basis in the first 10 months of this year, thanks to the boom in electronic components, …
IT Products Benefit From Boom in Sector Read MoreUnder the name ‘The exile parliament’ (Eksiltinget), a number of Danish expatriates have decided to collect online signatures on a recommendation to the UN to ensure the possibility to vote …
Danish Expatriates Want to Vote Read MoreChinese firms eager to expand abroad clinched some quality deals over the past two years, taking advantage of the opportunities created by the global financial crisis. But some of those …
Buying Volvo is a Tricky Business Read More“H&M has great faith in the concepts, which are judged to have great potential for the future,” the company said in a statement on Wednesday. FaBric Scandinavien will be incorporated …
H&M Completes “Cheap Monday” Acquisition Read MoreChina International Forum on the Green Industries and Green Economy 2010, or simply ‘Green EXPO’, opened at Beijing exhibition Centre yesterday. Danish Minister for Taxation, Mr. Troels Lund Poulsen gave …
Danish Minister Met Chinese Vice Premier Read MorePoint requirements for future family reunification in Denmark have recently been published.60 points are needed to get a residence permit in Denmark through family reunification if you are 24 years …
How to Get Your Beloved to Denmark Read MoreSwedish construction equipment provider Volvo Group is planning to invest more than $100 million in the expansion of products for emerging markets, most of it going to China, said the …
Volvo Construction Equipment Makes Huge Investments Read MoreThe acquisition of Egholm will greatly enhance Nilfisk-Advance’s offering in the outdoor cleaning market, and is expected to result in significant growth in sales from this market. The acquisition will …
Nilfisk-Advance Buys Egholm Read MoreA.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S’s container-terminal arm may invest in rail, truck or barge operators in China and India as Asian trade growth outpaces demand in the U.S. and Europe. The company …
Maersk May Invest in Railways, Trucks Read MoreOn Friday November 19, Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen, met with President of Tsinghua University, professor, Dr. Gu Binglin. Mr. Gu Binglin is member of the Chinese Academy …
The Ambassador Visits Tsinghua University Read MoreGreat achievements have been made in Sweden-China trade and investment over the past 30 years and the volume of bilateral trade and investment will increase even further, said Bo Landin, …
Sweden-China Trade, Investment to Increase Further Read More