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Sweden’s Ericsson, the world’s biggest mobile network equipment maker, said Wednesday it would pay $1.15 billion (796 million euros) in cash for US communications software developer Telcordia. Ericsson described Telcordia …
Sweden’s Ericsson Buys U.S. Firm Telcordia Read MoreAP Moeller-Maersk A/S may be the only shipping line to profit from growing trade between Asia and Europe even as rates reach a two-year low. While Maersk is ordering the …
Maersk Expanding Fleet Amid Tough Economic Waves Read MoreIn an attempt to revive the ailing local garment industry, the Textiles Development Board (GTDO) started to draft a 5-year Garment Plan which should attract more players in the garments …
Philippines: Treading the Needle Read MoreFrom 1 January 2012, new Danish passports must contain digital photos, fingerprints and signatures. In this way the security against forgery and misuse of passports is strengthened considerably. Present passports …
New Danish Passports Biometric from New Year 2012 Read MoreFinnish State Secretary Pettri Torstilla is in Manila for bilateral talks. Earlier in May, Ambassador Angie Sta. Catalina addressed Helsinki high level seminar on Finland-Philippines trade and investments opportunities. Finns find …
Finnish State Secretary Visits Manila Read MoreStephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreAu pairs mostly positive about ‘eldercare au pair’ rule change, but wouldn’t say no to more language lessons and money Elderly couples with live-in au pairs could soon be a …
Au Pairs Positive About Danish Eldercare Au Pair Read MoreThe Philippine Embassy in Finland promoted the government’s Public- Private Partnership (PPP) Program during the 1st High Level Seminar on Philippine-Finish Bilateral Relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.The …
The Philippine Embassy Promotes PPP in Finland Read MoreOn Thursday, they and 14 Philippine nurses working at surgical wards of the Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH) will graduate as nurses from the Laurea University of Applied Sciences. In …
Filipino Nurses Receive their Finnish Nursing Degrees Read MoreFrom the United States to Singapore and Hong Kong, Maersk has won praise and awards for its focus on the environment.The awards reflect the increased visibility of Maersk Line’s and …
Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards Read More