Thriving in Singapore
This Christmas will be the Danish chaplain Hans Vestergaard Jensen and his wife Anne Hviid Jensen’s third Christmas in Singapore. The couple is obviously thriving in the job and as …
Thriving in Singapore Read MoreSingapore increases shareholding in Sweden
The Singaporean state has so far injected EURO 110 million in the Stockholm stock exchange this year. Totally the island state has holdings in Swedish listed companies for more than …
Singapore increases shareholding in Sweden Read MoreDouble digit export growth predicted for 2004
The Swedish Trade council’s latest market survey, published this September predicts 13 percent volume growth for Swedish exports to the Asia Pacific region for the full 2004. But that is …
Double digit export growth predicted for 2004 Read MoreFinnair’s new traveling campaign
Finnair launches faster and more frequent flights from Asia to Europe to serve the fast-growing business from the East. Finland’s newly extended Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has made Finnair to start …
Finnair’s new traveling campaign Read MoreSwedish ship to visit SEA harbors
The Swedish East Indiaman Götheborg is set to stop by in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore on its way to China and back with its 2 year maiden voyage departing from …
Swedish ship to visit SEA harbors Read MoreMore smuggling of cigarettes to Norway
The smuggling of cigarettes to Norway is showing a strong increase. The statistics indicate that most of them come from the Far East, namely Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore. …
More smuggling of cigarettes to Norway Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Finnair to renew Business Class cabins in intercontinental fleet
Finnair announced that its business class cabins on MD-11 aircraft will be renewed. Finnair is the first European airline to renew its Business Class cabins in every aircraft belonging to …
Finnair to renew Business Class cabins in intercontinental fleet Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Finnair to introduce new text message check-in
Finnair has announced that from October onwards its passengers will be able to check-in in advance with only a text message sent from their mobile phones. The service, created by …
Finnair to introduce new text message check-in Read MoreIKEA launches new products in Singapore
The Swedish Business Association of Singapore SBAS invites you to visit the IKEA store for an introduction to the new IKEA range. The presentation will be followed by some drinks …
IKEA launches new products in Singapore Read MoreScandAsia.fi for the Finnish in South East Asia soon to come!
The fourth magazine in the ScandAsia family, the ScandAsia.fi, is now about to be established. The magazine has been a planned expansion ever since the start of the current three …
ScandAsia.fi for the Finnish in South East Asia soon to come! Read MoreTeligent clinches SingTel deal
Swedish software provider Teligent has been awarded a contract from SingTel, a leading mobile operator in South East Asia. The contract is for a sizeable Next Generation Messaging Solution replacing …
Teligent clinches SingTel deal Read MoreJoint venture
The orthopaedic clinics at Alexandra hospital in Singapore and the county hospital in Halmstad will cooperate and exchange specialists. Dr Thaim Wai Chin, head of Alexandra hospital’s orthopaedic clinic is …
Joint venture Read MoreSaab and Volvo perform well in Singapore
Sweden’s passenger car brands, Saab and Volvo, fare well in Singapore’s highly competitive market. The island state’s strict regulations on car ownership and the mere costs to even be able …
Saab and Volvo perform well in Singapore Read MoreThree NBAS events early September
The Norwegian Business Association, Singapore (NBAS) invites its members to three events to be held early September: the annual Dinner Cruise, the Luncheon Talk, and the Pub Night. The Dinner …
Three NBAS events early September Read More1st Simply Scandinavian in Singapore in October
Simply Scandinavian, or the Scandinavian Week, will be held for the first time in Singapore between October 12 and 17 this year at The Intercontinental Hotel. The event is a …
1st Simply Scandinavian in Singapore in October Read MoreIntentia eyes opportunities across Asia
Intentia International AB, the enterprise solutions provider for the mid-market, announces its new operational plan for the Asia Pacific region under the leadership of its newly appointed CEO, Bertrand Sciard. …
Intentia eyes opportunities across Asia Read MoreJyske Bank (Schweiz) to repeat South East Asian visit
After a successful visit to South East Asia in April and May, Jyske Bank (Schweiz) is repeating their visit to the region again on October 27 – November 10. The …
Jyske Bank (Schweiz) to repeat South East Asian visit Read MoreKing Harald and Queen Sonja on state visits to Singapore and Vietnam
Norway’s King Harald and Queen Sonja kicks off the business part of their state visit to Singapore and Vietnam on 29 October by attending an Innovation Norway led plenary morning …
King Harald and Queen Sonja on state visits to Singapore and Vietnam Read MoreYP Crayfish Party in Singapore
The Swedish Business Association of Singapore is organizing the Crayfish Party to welcome the fall with Young Professionals. The party will be a reunion, giving a magnificent opportunity for the …
YP Crayfish Party in Singapore Read MorePersonal Leadership with Siegfried W. Andersen in Singapore
The Danish Business Association of Singapore is holding a special evening with Siegfried W. Andersen, whom will give a speech on people leadership versus management and the difference it makes. …
Personal Leadership with Siegfried W. Andersen in Singapore Read MoreBusiness opportunities at offshore expo
A Norwegian pavilion is being organised by Innovation Norway for OSEA, International Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference in Singapore this December. The bi-annual exhibition takes place from 7 to …
Business opportunities at offshore expo Read MoreTrade surplus turns to deficit first half 2004
Norway´s healthy NOK 662 million trade surplus with Asean´s ten member nations the first half 2003 has turned to a NOK 607 million deficit för the same period this year. …
Trade surplus turns to deficit first half 2004 Read MoreNew address for DNV unit in Singapore
DNV Petroleum Services Pte., Ltd., a Singaporean maritime unit of Norwegian industrial group Det Norske Veritas is now relocated to 27 Changi South Street 1, Singapore 486071 with Captain Rahul …
New address for DNV unit in Singapore Read MoreTelelogic makes software donation
Swedish software company Telelogic has donated its sophisticated DOORS software, an advanced requirements management RM tool, to the National University of Singapore’s Institute of System’s Science (ISS). This gift of …
Telelogic makes software donation Read MoreNeraTel sees 15.6% rise in Q2 net profit
Nera Telecommunications Ltd. (NeraTel) on July 16 released its financial statements for the second quarter 2004, which shows a significant increase due mainly to strong performance in all the three …
NeraTel sees 15.6% rise in Q2 net profit Read MoreSwedish chef claims top job at Raffles
“Earlier I have spontaneously accepted jobs offered to me if they had what I wanted. But when Raffles hotel called I had to think it over for a while. Raffles …
Swedish chef claims top job at Raffles Read MoreThe East Asiatic Company’s 120th Anniversary
On 1 September, 2004 EAC will celebrate its 120th Anniversary in Thailand. The Company will mark this event by hosting a reception for the members of the DTCC at the …
The East Asiatic Company’s 120th Anniversary Read MoreSingapore – again
Per Johansen was quite happy when a few years back he accepted a request to move back to Denmark to work at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen to …
Singapore – again Read MoreNational floorball teams face off in September
The Swedish national women’s floorball team will meet its Singapore counterparts in two matches 3 and 5 September 2004. This as part of the team’s tour to Singapore between 27 …
National floorball teams face off in September Read MoreEmbassy, DI tailor course for Danish firms eyeing Asian markets
The Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore has together with the Confederation of Danish Industries (DI) developed a business course to help more Danish companies break into the booming, but apparently …
Embassy, DI tailor course for Danish firms eyeing Asian markets Read MoreSwedish and Norwegian musicians to rock indie music fest in S’pore
Swedish and Norwegian bands are to perform in Singapore’s indie music fest, Bay Beats, during July 16 to 18. Singapore’s Bay Beats is a three-day “indie” music festival featuring …
Swedish and Norwegian musicians to rock indie music fest in S’pore Read MoreJebsen & Jessen to solely distribute iRiver products in 3 SEA countries
Jebsen & 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 MoreSWEA Singapore to host regional meeting in October
The Swedish Women’s Educational Association Internation, Singapore (SWEA Singapore) is hosting SWEA’s regional meeting for Asia on October 6-9 this year. The meeting will be followed by an optional one-week …
SWEA Singapore to host regional meeting in October Read MoreEricsson establishes new operation center in Singapore
Ericsson recently established a new regional operation center in Singapore to strengthen services delivery capabilities and reinforces its leading position in the fast growing managed services market in addition to …
Ericsson establishes new operation center in Singapore Read MoreTandberg prepares for bigger Asian market share
Norwegian video-conferencing vendor Tandberg is keen to reap the growing market in the Asia-Pacific, says its regional vice president Asmund Fodstad in an interview with Singaporean IT magazine Asia computer …
Tandberg prepares for bigger Asian market share Read MoreKLIPPAN AB set up subsidiary in Singapore
KLIPPAN AB recently set up a subsidiary in Singapore to serve customers in Asia as well as to increase its market share in Asia. The new subsidiary KLIPPAN PAPER ASIA …
KLIPPAN AB set up subsidiary in Singapore Read MoreTetra Pak’s new management
Tetra Pak Malaysia and Singapore has appointed Peter Jhaveri as Managing Director. Jhaveri was a former commercial director of Tetra Pak Malaysia and Singapore and has worked in various …
Tetra Pak’s new management Read MoreSkal now at Raffles Place
Skal is relocating from Wheelock Place on Orchard Road, to the heart of Raffles Place at OUB Centre, which is the international crossroad of Singapore. The restaurant will be operational …
Skal now at Raffles Place Read MoreSony-Ericsson grows in Asia Pacific
Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and chief executive of Ericsson, points out that Sony-Ericsson Mobile Communications undergoes sales increase after focusing on product designs and user friendly and trendy features. He is …
Sony-Ericsson grows in Asia Pacific Read MoreSEB marks 25 years of growth in Singapore
In a simple tree-planting ceremony at the Church of Sweden and the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission, the Singapore branch of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) marked the start of a programme of …
SEB marks 25 years of growth in Singapore Read MoreKristian Tear new president of Ericsson SEA
Ericsson has appointed Kristian Tear, previously Head of Ericsson Germany, Austria and Switzerland, to head its South-East Asian operations. Effective July 1, 2004, Tear will take on the role of …
Kristian Tear new president of Ericsson SEA Read MoreDanish and Swedish teams to battle in Euro 2004
The Euro 2004 is just around the corner and many people are looking forward to cheer their favorite teams. This year, the Danes and Swedes cannot miss to cheer the …
Danish and Swedish teams to battle in Euro 2004 Read MoreSwedish brand JL strikes jackpot in Singapore
The Swedish golf apparel brand J. Lindeberg, JL in short, became an instant hit when it was launched in the island state early 2004. All thanks to Mark Chin. He …
Swedish brand JL strikes jackpot in Singapore Read MoreEricsson CEO to speak at Singapore luncheon in June
Mr. Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson, will during his visit to Singapore in mid-June hold a speech on June 16 at a luncheon at the Institute of Policy …
Ericsson CEO to speak at Singapore luncheon in June Read More“Swedish Flag Day” in Singapore
Swedes in Singapore will this year celebrate their national day, “Swedish Flag Day”, on Sunday, June 6 at the Swiss Club. Like every year, the celebration includes food, drinks, entertainment …
“Swedish Flag Day” in Singapore Read MoreSingaporeans stomach millions of Swedish meatballs
Ask a Singaporean to name a typical Swedish dish and you are likely to hear “meatballs with boiled potatoes, lingonberry jam and cream sauce”. That thanks to Ikea on Alexandra …
Singaporeans stomach millions of Swedish meatballs Read MoreDanish Business Delegation to South East Asia
A Danish business delegation will visit Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from 26 September to 1 October this year for Danish companies interested in sourcing or developing and strategic partnerships in …
Danish Business Delegation to South East Asia Read MoreSAS executive vice president’s speech in Singapore
SAS Executive Vice President of Airline Strategy and Co-ordination, Mr. Sören Belin, will be in Singapore on June 4 to give a breakfast speech to members and guests of the …
SAS executive vice president’s speech in Singapore Read MoreHarpers Shipping (Singapore) changes address
Harpers Shipping (Singapore) Pte Ltd., a ship agency company owned by Salenia AB of Sweden, has recently relocated to a new office. The new contact address of the company is: …
Harpers Shipping (Singapore) changes address Read MoreNew regulations pave the way for second Ikea store
Swedish retailer Ikea can open its second Singapore store by 2007 thanks to a move by Singapore’s Economic Development Board, EDB. Ikea’s plans were revealed after a pilot program called …
New regulations pave the way for second Ikea store Read More