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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB will cooperate with China Mobile Holdings Ltd to develop mobile phones that support China’s domestic fourth-generation telecommunications technology, Sony Ericsson’s global president said.Bert Nordberg, president …
Sony Ericsson, China Mobile to Develop 4G Phones Read MoreThe Swedish government has approved Saab’s property sale, according to a statement issued from the ministry for enterprise and energy on Thursday. “Yes, we’ve made a decision that they can …
Swedish Government Approves Saab Deal Read MoreDanish officials and scholars recently spoke highly of Chinese President Hu Jintao’s keynote speech marking the ruling party’s 90th anniversary, saying it reflected the party’s determination to tackle corruption, consolidate …
Danish Scholars Speak Highly of Hu’s Speech Read MoreIkea has taken further steps to outsource its information technology (IT) operations by awarding contracts to Capgemini, HCL and IBM. According to Swedish press reports, the deals are worth approximately …
Ikea Awards Deals Worth $237M to Outsource IT Read MoreIt’s been a big two weeks for Ikea’s Chinese operations, with the opening of a massive new store in Shanghai – its second-largest outlet in the world – and the …
Ikea Aiming to Spread its Influence Across China Read MoreWithin a decade, all Swedish primary schools should offer Chinese lessons, Sweden’s education minister was quoted as saying Wednesday, insisting the move was needed to improve competitiveness. “I want to …
Chinese to be Taught in all Swedish Schools Read MoreDenmarks jewelry label Pandora has opened a boutique store in Beijing’s luxury hub, China World Trade Center. Actress Li Xiaolu was invited for its opening. The store offers a whole collection …
Pandora Jewelry in Beijing’s World Trade Center Read MoreWith the long hot summer ahead, it’s time to hunt down some fresh flavors for palates depressed by the heat. Donna Mah says fresh is best, especially if it’s from …
Cool, Classy Nordic Nosh Read MoreBilateral trade between China and Finland rose 29.5 percent year-on-year to reach 2.2 billion euros during the first four months of this year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday. …
China-Finland Trade Rises 29.5% in First Four Months Read MoreThe University of Bergen and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou recently cohosted a workshop on work/life balance in Guangzhou. Work/life balance is a relatively new concept in China, and the aim …
Work/Life Balance on the Agenda in Guangzhou Read More