Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Professor Said Irandoust from Sweden has been appointed the next President of Asian Institute of Technology, AIT. He is currently serving as President of the University College of Borås, Sweden, …
Swede appointed head of AIT Read MoreMake the Royal Thai Air Force, RTAF, even more aware of the Gripen system. Increased interest from the Royal Thai Navy for more cooperation and an opportunity to introduce Swedish …
Good vibrations but no concrete deals yet Read MoreA Singaporean producer of crab sticks has been identified by the Swedish national food administration, SLV, as one of four companies that fail to declare soy protein in their products …
Crab sticks fingered by Sweden Read MoreA 30 to 40 percent increase in tourist arrivals from Sweden to Malaysia is expected next year, following the recent introduction of Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) direct flights between the two …
Direct flights expected to boost Malaysian tourism among Swedes Read MoreSwedish golf enthusiast Sven Tumba and his old buddy HRH princess Birgitta of Sweden formed one of the teams competing in the 2004 World Golfers Championship amateur tournament played 7 …
Tumba and princess Birgitta golfed on eastern seaboard Read MoreThe Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame reports a five percent turnover dip in Asia for the first three quarters 2004 to Euro 7.7 million. Turnover in local currencies did however grow …
Weak local currencies affect Oriflame Read MoreA specific agreement on the Swedish financial support worth US$25 million for a programme for environmentally sustainable development in Vietnam was signed by the Charge d’Affaires and Minister for Development …
Sweden sponsors programme for Vietnam’s environment Read MoreSweden’s minister of defence, Ms Leni Björklund, visits Singapore and Thailand between 16 and 20 November. In Singapore she will have talks on the 16th with her Singaporean colleague Teo …
Defence minister holds talks in Singapore and Bangkok Read MoreTwo economic crime investigators from Sweden recently taught colleagues from over 90 countries the basics of money laundering techniques at a workshop held at the UN regional headquarters in Bangkok. …
Combat money laundering taught by Swedish specialists Read MoreDuring the darkest period of the year in Sweden it is usually time for the film freaks to seek the dark movie theatre to find the warmth and light. Again …
Gay Night with Thai movies, Oliver Stone’s Alexander at Stockholm Int’l Film Fest Read More