Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore bus operator SBS Transit has placed an order for 415 Volvo double-deck buses, bringing the total number of Volvo vehicles ordered by the operator to 1,415 in the past …
Singapore bus operator orders Volvo double-deckers Read More
GÖTEBORG, Sweden — SKF has been selected to deliver Nautilus bearings for Dongfang Electric New Energy Equipment (Hangzhou) Co Ltd.’s first order of wind turbines outside China. “We are delighted …
SKF to supply bearings to Dongfang Electric New Energy Equipment Read More
The Swedish UAV company CybAero, which develops and sells unmanned helicopters, has landed an order from China worth over US$100 million (SEK 700-800 million) through an eight-year framework agreement. The …
China orders US$100 worth of Sweden-made robo-coptors Read More
The Danish Embassy presents the ‘Handbook of Accused’s Rights’, in which the rights of those accused of a criminal offense in Thailand have been translated into 20 different European languages. …
Thailand’s rights of criminal suspects in European languages Read More
The Swedish company Crunchfish AB is launching the camera app GoCam on iOS as part of their vision to bring touchless technology to the world. It is touchless, easy to …
Swedish firm launches hand-free selfie camera app Read More
The newly established global “Good Country” index measures how much each of 125 countries contributes to the common good in the world , and what it takes away. This index …
Scandinavia dominates Top 10 in “The Good Country Index” Read More
A new survey by IPSOS for the Swedish branch of Amnesty International shows that of those asked, 52 percent of Swedes are against the country’s weapon exporting and 33 percent …
Majority of Swedes against weapon export: new poll Read More
IBD: Commonplace symptoms belie more serious health threat Abdominal cramps or diarrhea don’t often point to something serious. But for millions of sufferers around the world, these routine-like symptoms turn …
IBD & digestive threats Read More
The fastest-growing groups of tourists to Sweden come from China, the United States and Germany, according to the official statistics agency Statistics Sweden. In April, the agency said that the …
Chinese among fastest-growing tourist groups in Sweden Read More
Swedish expat Lars Goran Dikander, 66, passed away on Monday in Chon Buri surrounded by his family. He will be missed by many, said Wal Brown, head co-ordinator of the …
Long-time Swedish expat, volunteer passes away Read More
China’s National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), which rescued iconic car brand Saab from bankruptcy, has been forced to pledge vehicles and buildings in order to borrow 58 million kronor, Swedish …
Saab’s Chinese owner pledges assets to save the company Read More
A Swedish automotive sub-supplier delegation, led by Ambassador Mr. Lars Fredén, met with the Geely Chairman, Mr. Li Shufu, and other representatives for Geely on June 17. The purpose of …
Swedish automotive sub-suppliers visit Geely Read More
The annual celebration of the Swedish National Day at the Embassy in Beijing came close to being drenched in heavy rain. But the weather cleared up towards the evening and …
1,400 turn up at Swedish National Day bash in Beijing Read More
The Swedish presence in China is currently being mapped out on a new digital platform created by the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing. “The Sweden in China Map” collects Swedish …
Digital map of Swedish presence in China goes online Read More
Statement issued by Foreign Affairss Council in Luxembourg on 23 June 2014 “1.The European Union and Thailand are bound together by strong and longstanding ties, ranging from trade, tourism, investments …
EU downgrades relations, suspends cooperation with Thailand Read More
Cash, cheques, plastic, Paypal… there are already many ways to pay. And now a group of students at Lund University in Sweden have come up with a biometric payment system. …
Swedish biometric start-up lets you pay with your palm Read More
[wzslider] The Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) is a first-of-its-kind research institution under the leadership of the Swedish-Australian professor Staffan Kjelleberg. SCELSE aims to be a world …
Professor Staffan Kjelleberg Leads SCELSE at NTU Read More
Scandinavia as a tourist destination has experienced steady growth in the past several years among well-heeled Thai travellers who enjoy clean air, excellent food, nice locals as well as distinct …
Scandinavia welcomes record number of Thai tourists this summer Read More
Surgeons Mikael Hartman and Philip Lau have finally arrived in Stockholm, after a 20,000 km motorcycle journey that took them across 17 countries. The two professors from the National University …
Singapore-Sweden motorbike trek completed Read More
Students from the Mechai Pattana School in Buriram had the unique opportunity to learn about business as “IKEA apprentices”. Speaking about IKEA Thailand’s inaugural young apprentice program, Supharoek Wichianchot, Deputy …
IKEA Launches Summer Apprenticeship for Thai Students Read More
MASBA – the Malaysian Swedish Business Association – is going on summer break until the end of August. However, the secretariat will still be reachable and responsive to inquiries as …
MASBA activities planned for the autumn Read More
Twelve students from Malmö University , Lund University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University has recently begun a collaboration in three different areas ; Health care for the elderly , the …
Swedish and Hong Kong students working together Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi and VFS Global start introducing visa application services for visa to Sweden. Catering to the growing demand of Vietnamese travellers to Sweden and Europe, …
Improving VISA services for applicants Read More
On 14 June 2014, Thai – Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) together with a number of sponsors organised one of the biggest event of the year ‘Midsummer 2014’. As it …
Thai – SweCham Midsummer Party Read More
Former head of Swedish Trade Council in Bangkok, Håkan Nylander, has been promoted to Chief Operation Officer, DIAKRIT International LTD. DIAKRIT, a leading digital marketing solution provider, is pleased to …
Bangkok’s ex-Swedish trade counseller now Diakrit COO Read More
THE Naza Group of Companies expanded its portfolio this week with the official introduction of the Koenigsegg Automotive AB hypercar brand via the group’s new subsidiary, Naza Swedish Motors Sdn …
Sweden’s Koenigsegg supercar now in Malaysia, Indonesia Read More
[wzslider] With Madeleine Mandorff having entered as Director of MASBA (the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association) in early 2013, the association has received a boost, according to a member comment, and from …
Madeleine Mandorff – the New Director of MASBA Read More
[wzslider] A company named Nordic Bar Syndicate in connection to the recently opened mega dining and entertainment complex Ku Dé Ta in Bangkok caught our attention. Not surprisingly it turns …
Swede Teaching the Cocktail Classics at Ku Dé Ta, Bangkok Read More
The MASBA Annual General Meeting 2014, which was held on 5 June, was very well attended. The Chairman Mr. Olof Rapp, skillfully guided the audience through the procedures of the …
Annual General Meeting in MASBA well attended Read MoreAbout 200 people gathered at the Polo Club in Singapore on June 6, to celebrate the Swedish National Day. The chairman of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association Maggan Kullberg-Stampe welcomed …
Swedish National Day Celebrations in Singapore Read MoreSweden takes a lead role at the energy- and envirotech expo EnerChina, taking place in Beijing 8-11 June. Showcasing Swedish solution in cleantech, the Swedish pavilion aims at helping China face …
Swedish cleantech solutions displayed at EnerChina expo Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Thailand in conjunction with the National Day of Sweden. In the image, from left, are Peter Bjork -Executive Director, Jan …
Double Thai-Swedish Celebrations Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office Yangon was officially opened on Sweden’s National Day June 6th by Sweden’s Ambassador Klas Molin and H.E U Thant Kyaw, Deputy Minister of Foreign …
Opening of the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Yangon Read More
Sweden opened its first embassy office in Burma on June 6. The two countries have had relations since 1955, but Swedish officials previously worked with their Burmese counterparts while based …
Sweden opens first embassy in Myanmar Read More
The largest group among 12,991 people who have become Swedish citizens during the last five months 2014 are from Iraq, local media reported on June 6. But Thais immigrating to …
Thais among largest immigrant groups to settle in Sweden Read More
The theme for the Swedish National Day 6 June 2014 in Hanoi is “Fire and Ice”, with Sweden symbolizing ice and Vietnam symbolizing fire. The Swedish Embassy chose this theme thinking …
National Day Celebrations at Swedish Embassy in Hanoi Read More
Sunday, June 8, the day of the pentecost-service at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, also the marked the farewell to reverend Eva Marie Jansvik and her husband, day to day church-conductor …
Reverend farewell at Seamen’s-Church in Singapore Read More
This Friday, 6 June, it’s time to celebrate the Swedish National Day at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing. Like previous years the event is expected to attract a wide …
Swedish National Day celebration at the Embassy in Beijing Read More
The Thai Embassy in Stockholm has issued a warning to Thai nationals seeking employment as berry pickers in Sweden to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous job placement agents. Would-be berry …
Thai Embassy issues warning to Sweden-bound berry pickers Read More
Photographer: Disraporn Yatprom [wzslider autoplay=”true”] Do yourself a favour: Take time out to enjoy in the currently ongoing Scandinavian Food Festival at Westin Grande Sukhumvit! ScandAsia was privileged to be …
Savor the flavors of Scandinavia Read More
The Malaysian couple found guilty of beating their children in Sweden are to be freed in July and September respectively, said Ketereh MP Tan Sri Annuar Musa. The announcement was …
Swedish child abuse couple to be released in July and September Read More
Swedish-Indonesian Workshop on innovative science for a sustainable future had a variety of subjects on the programme this week. On June 2, the University of Indonesia organized a workshop in collaboration with …
Innovative Sweden in Jakarta continues Read More
Swedish businesses introduced intelligent waste and water treatment technology to Vietnamese partners at a seminar in Hanoi on May 22. The “Swedish green technology” seminar held by Swedish Environmental Technologies …
Sweden highlights intelligent Cleantech in Vietnam Read More
Phuket Tourist Police volunteers spent two days over the weekend helping a Swedish tourist, identified as Karl Berglund, 67, find his hotel again after he checked in, went out and …
Dude, where’s my hotel? Read More
The military coup in Thailand has not had an impact on the planned delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets with supplies and support, with the Thais now in possession of …
Thailand’s coup not affecting Swedish Gripen deal Read More
Swedish artist Mikael Genberg seems set to fulfill a over-a-decade-old dream of sending a sculpture to the moon, reports the Guardian. A red house with white trim large enough for …
Swedish Artist Wants to Put a Sculpture on the Moon Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs today, May 29, publishes its annual human rights reports. The 2014 reports look at 41 countries in Asia and the Pacific Region. Overall, much …
Sweden maps the situation for Human Rights In SE Asia Read More
The community of Vietnamese in Sweden grouped up at the Triangeln Square in downtown Malmo in southern Sweden, to march against China’s actions. Representatives of the Communist Party of Sweden …
Vietnamese in Sweden protest against China’s ‘invasion’ Read More
The military government announced the new curfew from midnight to 00.01-04.00 late evening on May 27, and came into effect a few hours later. BTS skytrain, MRT (metro) and BRT …
Military goverment eases curfew to 00.01-04.00 Read More