Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 20 November, Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and together with Switzerland, signed a new 3-year agreement with the Parliamentary Institute of Cambodia (PIC). Established in …
Sweden, Switzerland help in capacity-building of Cambodia’s parliament Read More
Norwegian, Swedish and Danish embassy in Vietnam sold glögg, salmon pie and Christmas decorations at a Hanoi International Women’s Club. According to the Swedish Embassy, the crowd was so pleased …
Nordic Embassies sold Scandinavians goods for charity Read More
On Thursday 20 November, European partners launched the first joint Strategy for the Development Cooperation with Cambodia. The Strategy covers the period 2014-2018 and is aligned to the key strategic …
Nordics, EU coordinate development efforts in Cambodia Read More
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) placed Thailand as 10th most dangerous place out of 162 countries surveyed in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). Among Southeast Asian countries, Thailand, …
Thailand ranked 10th on global terrorism index Read More
Friday, 5 December 2014, the 16th Nordic Business Christmas Dinner hosted by Malaysian Danish Business Council Malaysian-Finnish Business Council Malaysia Norway Business Council Malaysian-Swedish Business Association takes place at Mayang Sari Grand Ballroom …
16th Nordic Business Christmas Dinner in KL Read More
Sweden’s international development agency, Sida, hosted on 10-12 November national programme officers, programme managers, policy advisors and policy specialists working with Environment and Climate Change issues, at the Embassies and …
Sida hosts global networking on climate change in Bangkok Read More
Swedish company PT Volvo Indonesia has made a US$10-million investment for establishing a heavy machinery components warehouse in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. “We store all types of components for Volvo heavy …
Volvo sets up heavy machinery warehouse in Indonesia Read More
Sweden granted 28,000,000 Swedish Krona (approx. US$3.8 million) on November 14 to support an initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme to help Cambodia improve its capacity to respond …
Sweden renews funding to help Cambodia adapt to climate change Read More
Saab and PT Lundin have revealed their Bonefish unmanned surface vessel (USV) technology demonstrator at Indo Defence 2014. Formally unveiled by Indonesia’s defence minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro and Chief of Naval …
SAAB’s new unmanned ship the Bonefish to be built in Indonesia Read More
Aluwave AB establishes a production site for its customized LED modules in China through a new company, Qingdao Aluwave Lighting Technology Ltd. The decision is based on the fact that …
Sweden’s Aluwave sets up LED module factory in China Read More
Twenty new innovations from Sweden are on display at the “Innovative Sweden” exhibition that kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10. The exhibit, which is part of …
Sweden shows off hi-tech innovations in southern Vietnam Read More
Volvo Cars has started production of their XC60 crossover at its plant in Chengdu, expanding its production in China after an increase in sales. Adding the XC60 to the Chengdu …
Volvo starts manufacturing its bestselling XC60 in China Read More
Swedish communication technology provider Ericsson has been awarded a five-year deal as part of Norwegian owned dtac’s LTE expansion program to deliver the technology in several major cities across Thailand …
Ericsson hired to upgrade DTAC’s cellular network in Thailand Read More
China and Sweden established a green technology cooperation platform on Tuesday in Stockholm, aiming for closer mutual cooperation in the green technology industries. The Sino-Swedish Green-Coop Platform was signed by …
China, Sweden establish green-tech cooperation platform Read More
China and Sweden established a green technology cooperation platform on Tuesday the 4th November in Stockholm, aiming for closer mutual cooperation in the green technology industries, China Daily reports. The …
China and Sweden in new green collaboration Read More
Scania trucks, busses and tractors will be sold in Manila from the beginning of next year. The import of Complete Knock Down kits (CKD’s), needed for final assembly, will commence …
Scania ready for Philippine market in early 2015 Read More
University of London and University of Edinburgh are jointly conducting a research project in ‘Cross-cultural leadership’ which will identify and analyze the challenges that foreign business leaders experience in leading …
Leading Thai subordinates – what are the challenges? Read More
According to Thai Newspaper The Nation, Fredrik Neij co-founder of The Pirate Bay was arrested while he attempted to cross the border from Laos into Thailand. Hans Fredrik Lennart Neij, …
Swedish co-founder of The Pirate Bay arrested in Northern Thailand Read MoreStaffan Nordstrand’s River trilogy has been a strongly growing success, selling more than 50 000 copies in Sweden. Following up on the success and the articles previously published about Staffan …
Nordstrand’s River Trilogy now available on ScandShop Read More
Plenty of countries have national birds, national anthems, national dishes — but a national font? There Sweden is all on its own. Yes, Sweden recently introduced its own font, called …
Sweden hopes to project a new image with its official font Read More
A Myanmar industrial official has called for developing chemical industries in the country, especially petrochemical industry, saying that the country has potential for such large-scale undertakings, sources with the Ministry …
Sweden keen to help Myanmar develop chemical industries Read More
[wzslider autoplay=”true” lightbox=”true”] The 2nd MASBA Networking Evening in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden, which took place on Tuesday 23 September 2014, was equally successful as the …
Successful second MASBA evening with Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden Read More
European Union has decided on a “trial basis” to relax some Schengen Visa procedures for Chinese travelers. The good news is shared by the Danish Embassy in Beijing where Ambassador …
Easier Schengen visa procedure for some Chinese travellers Read More
An activist, who is facing sedition charges for allegedly insulting the royalty, is now seeking asylum in Sweden. In his Facebook account, Ali Abd Jalil said he was seeking asylum …
Malaysian activist seeks asylum in Sweden Read More
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong met with a group of Swedish guests headed by Anders Hamsten, vice-chancellor of the prestigious Karolinska Institute, on October 23. Lauding the medical university’s great …
Swedish academics meet senior Chinese leader Read More
The Gala Dinner marking the 25 Year Anniversary of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce took place on Saturday night 25 October 2014 at Landmark Hotel, Bangkok with 200 guests participating in …
25 Years Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Read More
[wzslider] No doubt it was a special occasion, a defining moment, as the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) launched its flagship 3-day exhibition connecting to its 25 Years Anniversary at …
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand opens TSCC 25 Years Anniversary expo Read MoreBangkok is set for a weekend of Swedishness with the centerpiece being a big promotional event at Eden1, in CentralWorld from today, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October 2014. Among the leading …
Swedish Days in Bangkok Read More
The Swedish Bureau of Non-proliferation and Export Control (ISP) has decided that the Linköping firm Cybaero, is not allowed to sell its drone helicopters to the Aviation Industry Corporation of …
Swedish firm not allowed to export unmanned mini-helicopter to China Read More
After 21 years serving as a priest in Kalmar the almost 30 year old dream of living and working in Asia caught up with Anders Johansson and his wife Kerstin …
New Swedish priest in China Read More
The European Union (EU) and Singapore have concluded the negotiations of the investment part of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA). This marks the successful conclusion of the negotiations of …
EU, Singapore conclude investment talks Read More
“Svensklistan”, literary the Swedish list, has gone online. The list consists of names and contact information on Swedish nationals living abroad, which will be used by Swedish authorities to get …
New procedure for registering at “Svensklistan” Read More
The Asia-Pacific region has over a number of years experienced an over 10 per cent strong annual air traffic growth. In fact, Asia Pacific is already the world’s largest aviation …
Saab – beyond innovation in air traffic management Read More
Well over a hundred Scandinavians of all ages swooped Sunday evening 19 October 2014 in on the popular Danish restaurtant Stable Lodge in Sukhumvit Soi 8 in Bangkok to help …
Stable Lodge’s 22 Year Birthday Party Read More
Radio P4 Stockholm has learn that Volvo is selling so many cars that it will start a third shift in the Torslunda factory, in the first quarter of 2015. Nine …
Volvo Cars to add 1,300 jobs at main Swedish plant Read More
Electrolux, the Swedish company that has grown into a global leader in home appliances, will display its latest models of washing machines with the unique ‘Time Manager’ function at the …
Swedish Innovation Exhibition puts spotlight on Electrolux Read More
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university …
KTH Royal Institute of Technology targets Thai post-grad students Read MoreTetra Pak, the multinational company with Swedish origin will exhibit its latest innovations within food processing and packaging solutions, when the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) highlights its 25 Years …
Tetra Pak showcases innovative packaging solutions Read MorePATTAYA: — Immigration police have arrested a 69-year-old Swedish man, Christian Ingvar Palmgren who is wanted on arrest warrants of the Swedish government and Interpol. He was accused of collaborating …
Swedish arrested in Pattaya for alleged fraud Read More
A convicted Swedish pedophile illegally brought his 11 years old stepson to Thailand last Christmas. The police are still searching for the boy. In November 2013 The Social Welfare Board …
Police looking for 11 year old Swedish boy of Thai descent Read More
When the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) celebrates it 25 Year Anniversary with an exhibition themed ‘Beyond Innovation’ in Bangkok, DIAKRIT partakes to raise brand awareness in Asia but also …
DIAKRIT’s innovations revolutionize real estate marketing Read More
Come visit our jubilee exhibition and Swedish events at CentralWorld! “When we celebrate the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s 25 years anniversary at CentralWorld 24-26 October 2014 we will highlight Swedish …
TSCC to celebrate 25th anniversary in grand style Read More
While the opening date is yet to be confirmed, Indonesia’s first IKEA store has been constructed in the western vicinity of Jakarta, the building is around 33.000 square meters, approximately the size of …
Indonesia’s first IKEA store is opening soon Read More
Swedish Ambassador Klas Molin met with Swedish citizens in Udon Thani province during his visit to the Northeast from 9-11 October, 2014. There are approximately 1,000 Swedes living in the …
Swedish ambassador visits Swedes in northeast Thailand Read More
The planned closure of the Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency (FXM) is expected to trigger a major overhaul of the country’s arms export rules and infrastructure. Operating as a …
Sweden to scrap arms export agency Read More
[wzslider] Two women, a Swede and an Indonesian who met on Bali opened a joint exhibition called ‘Soul Sister’ on Friday the 3rd October. Both artists have their own distinct …
Swedish and Indonesian art meets at exhibition in Singapore Read More
On 3 October the Embassy celebrated the opening of the new Consulate of Sweden in Pattaya. The opening ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful Dusit Thani Hotel where …
New Swedish consulate opens doors in Pattaya Read More
A Swedish truck assembler will set up a dealership in the Philippines to ride on the growth of the country’s infrastructure and mining sectors. In a statement, Scania Group said …
Scania targets Philippine infrastructure, mining sectors Read More
The Swedish film festival will take place from October 3 to 5, as one of many events marking 45 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. The movies will …
Swedish Film Festival in Hanoi this weekend Read More
[wzslider] Yesterday at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore three Scandinavian architecture companies were awarded in three different categories. The hattrick consisted of projects drawn by Swedish, Norwegian and Danish …
Scandinavian projects win world architecture kudos in Singapore Read More