Singaporean Vikings X-mas game
Another great X-Mas party was held on Saturday December 8th in Singapore. The singapore vikings started the day with a field hockey match where the “young” team beat the “old” …
Singaporean Vikings X-mas game Read MoreThe last networking event of 2012
The Swedish community in Bangkok gathered for their last networking of 2012 by rubbing shoulders in the lovely surrounding of The Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant on December 6th with approx. …
The last networking event of 2012 Read MoreLi Li’s mushroom mix-up upsets Swedish Academy
A Chinese poet says he is shocked and afraid after two members of the Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Literature Prize, agreed he should be annihilated. The row took …
Li Li’s mushroom mix-up upsets Swedish Academy Read MoreSweden-based Autoliv expands in Indonesia
To meet its strong order intake in Asia, Autoliv Inc. – the global leader in automotive safety systems – has opened a new seatbelt plant in Cibitung near Jakarta, Indonesia. …
Sweden-based Autoliv expands in Indonesia Read MoreDenmark, Finland least corrupt nations; Singapore 7th
Denmark, Finland and New Zealand tied for the first place in Transparency International’s 2012 index of the least corrupt countries. Transparency International ranks countries on a scale from 0 (perceived …
Denmark, Finland least corrupt nations; Singapore 7th Read MoreFrédéric Cho’s knowledgeable book launch
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General in Shanghai arranged a knowledgeable launch for Frédéric Cho’s book “Kina enligt Cho” on December 4th. The event was hosted by …
Frédéric Cho’s knowledgeable book launch Read MoreSwedish Minister for Foreign Affairs in Beijing
The Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Carl Bildt arrived in Beijing on Thursday morning. He will be in the city from December 6-8 for political talks and to participate in the Stockholm …
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs in Beijing Read MoreSino-Nordic Innovation Research Workshop held in Beijing
The Sino-Nordic Innovation Research Workshop co-organized by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and China Science and Technology Exchange Center (CSTEC) was held November 29-30 in Beijing. Experts from Chinese Ministry of …
Sino-Nordic Innovation Research Workshop held in Beijing Read MoreReception in the spirit of Nobel
Guests at Nobel reception Photo: Hema Selva Recently, a network of some 30 distinguished Swedish researchers based in Singapore and their research colleagues from different universities and organizations were invited …
Reception in the spirit of Nobel Read MoreFirst Sunday of advent celebrated in Bangkok
Last Sunday, December 2nd, the Swedish community in Bangkok celebrated the first Sunday of Advent at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence in Ekamai, one of the main roads off Sukhumvit in …
First Sunday of advent celebrated in Bangkok Read More‘More Swedish kids should learn Chinese’
The Swedish government on Monday took steps to boost Mandarin studies in Swedish schools, but it will likely be more than a decade before China’s biggest language is widely taught …
‘More Swedish kids should learn Chinese’ Read MoreVietnam asks Sweden for FTA negotiations support
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held a meetings with new ambassador from Sweden in Hanoi on December 3, reports the Vietnam News Agency. Welcoming Swedish Ambassador Camilla Mellander, PM Dung …
Vietnam asks Sweden for FTA negotiations support Read MoreTranströmer x 2 in Hanoi
Emma Tranströmer, Tomas Tranströmer’s daughter, performed musical adaptations of some her father’s poems both at the EU Music Festival on Sunday, Dec 2 and at a Tomas Tranströmer literature event …
Tranströmer x 2 in Hanoi Read MoreKhmer students reception at the Swedish residence
A group of more than 40 Cambodian former ITP and scholarship students to Sweden gathered in early December for a much appreciated cocktail-evening at the Swedish residence in Phnom Penh. …
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Strengthening the Nordic business community
Mr. Per Brandt, Chairman of Swedish Business Association (SBA) in Indonesia, has been in Indonesia for over 20 years. With an increasing number of Scandinavian establishments in the fast-growing economy, …
Strengthening the Nordic business community Read MoreVolvo won’t quit Swedish home for China
Volvo Car Corp., snapped up in 2010 by a Chinese conglomerate, will remain a Swedish auto maker even as the European market sags, the focus on Chinese consumers sharpens and …
Volvo won’t quit Swedish home for China Read MoreScandinavian nations top ‘best country to be born in’
The Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark make the top five a quality-of-life index highlighting where it is best to be born next year, reports Malasian Bernama News. Switzerland comes …
Scandinavian nations top ‘best country to be born in’ Read MoreOsteoporosis for Lunch
Renowned Dr. Ungsana Uarakpong, Rheumatologist and specialist in Osteoporosis from Bangkok Hospital was the guest speaker at the Swedish Association’s Ladies Lunch on November 22nd, held at restaurant the Brasserie …
Osteoporosis for Lunch Read MoreClose encounter with the Consulate of Sweden
211 Swedes attended a special meeting at the Dusit Thani Hotel to visit the new Consulate of Sweden in Hua Hin where the newly appointed Honorary Consul, Victor Sukseree and …
Close encounter with the Consulate of Sweden Read MoreBiography of famous Swedish author
On Friday, November 30, the Embassy together with the Writers’ Association of Thailand organized a literature event based on the work of the 2011 Nobel Prize Laureate Tomas Tranströmer. The …
Biography of famous Swedish author Read MoreTAT Targets Swedish Women for Wellness
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Stockholm Office has launched its first website specifically to promote health and wellness travel to Thailand, especially by Swedish women and senior citizens. Ageing …
TAT Targets Swedish Women for Wellness Read MoreBeijing IKEA site fire causes no casualties
A fire that broke out in an under-construction IKEA site in Beijing’s Daxing District on Friday evening has been controlled, and there are no casualties, the city’s fire department has …
Beijing IKEA site fire causes no casualties Read MoreIndonesian-Sweden Dialogue on Urban Transport to be held in Jakarta
The Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Trade Council in Jakarta are organizing an Indonesia-Sweden Dialogue on “SymbioCity – A Holistic and Integrated Approach on Urban Transport Solutions,” on 4 December …
Indonesian-Sweden Dialogue on Urban Transport to be held in Jakarta Read MoreBreakfast meeting on China’s New Leadership
The 5th generation, or rather 4.5th generation of top leaders was just appointed to lead China for the coming five years. Who are they, what agendas do they have, will …
Breakfast meeting on China’s New Leadership Read More‘The War on Doping’ won Best Documentary Award in Beijing
“The war on doping” won the price for best documentary film in the category sports and society at the “Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs (FICTS) World Sports Film Festival 2012” …
‘The War on Doping’ won Best Documentary Award in Beijing Read MoreSwedish Embassy promotes CSR and Gender Equality in China
Together with UN Women, All-China Women Federation and the Sino-German CSR Project, China’s Swedish Embassy’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Centre co-organised a conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility: Enhancing Business Competitiveness, …
Swedish Embassy promotes CSR and Gender Equality in China Read More19,000km bicycle ride from Sweden to Singapore
Erik Ohlson spent 3 childhood years back in the 1990s in Singapore. He won a green bicycle in a lottery arranged by the Swedish Church there, when he was six …
19,000km bicycle ride from Sweden to Singapore Read MoreBai Bang’s 30th anniversary celebration
In 1974 Sweden began its largest development cooperation project – the Bai Bang paper mill project in Vietnam. Recently the project reached its 30th anniversary and was celebrated on November …
Bai Bang’s 30th anniversary celebration Read MoreIndonesia expects to sign economic partnership agreement with Scandinavian nations next year
Indonesia expects to conclude negotiations next year on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden grouped in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the Jakarta Post …
Indonesia expects to sign economic partnership agreement with Scandinavian nations next year Read MoreCybercom adapts operations in Sweden, Singapore, Finland
Cybercom, a Swedish security and mobile technology services provider, is adapting its operations in Sweden, Singapore and Finland to improve the efficiency. Actions include cuts of the group overhead costs …
Cybercom adapts operations in Sweden, Singapore, Finland Read MoreNordic countries top Forbes’ business List
Forbes, the American business magazine, has ranked Denmark as number 2 in its annual ranking of “Best Countries for Business”. Other Nordic countries – Sweden (7), Norway (8) and Finland …
Nordic countries top Forbes’ business List Read MoreArla introduces milk screening test in China
Together with Danish Foss and New Zealand-based dairy company Fonterra, Arla has developed a screening method that can reveal whether milk has been tampered with in order to achieve financial …
Arla introduces milk screening test in China Read MoreSweden Democrats send Thai corpse pics to student
A 15-year-old boy mailed the Sweden Democrats seeking the party’s view on Islam for a school project and received a link to a website showing close up photos of mutilated, …
Sweden Democrats send Thai corpse pics to student Read MoreStockholm Sparkling Vodka hits Hong Kong
Hong Kong based spirits company Stockholm has added to the growing number of unusual vodka variants with the launch of a sparkling vodka, reports the Drinks Business. The product, first …
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Localization for success
Ranked among the top 20 Language Service Providers in Asia by Common Sense Advisory this year, EQHO Communications Ltd. is capitalizing on a rapid increase in demand for localization solutions …
Localization for success Read MoreSino-Swedish CSR Workshop in Chengdu
90 people including Swedish and Chinese government officials and company representatives participated in the training that aims at creating bigger awareness of CSR in Chengdu, China on November 20th-22nd. The …
Sino-Swedish CSR Workshop in Chengdu Read MoreReception for Singapore submarine sailors
More than 50 Singaporean submarine sailors being part of the close submarine collaboration between Sweden and Singapore was invited to a reception at the Swedish Residence in Singapore, recently hosted …
Reception for Singapore submarine sailors Read MoreStarting Business in China on a Shoestring Budget
Joint Nordic Young Professionals hosted a very successful event on being an entrepreneur in China, with over 60 participants from the four chambers’ Young Professionals organizations. Attendants watched and …
Starting Business in China on a Shoestring Budget Read MoreNordic Networking with Nordea Singapore Team
The Nordic Chamber’s networking event which took place at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok on November 21st was sponsored by Nordea Bank, Singapore. Approximately 120 Nordics attended the event and …
Nordic Networking with Nordea Singapore Team Read MoreSweden to help Vietnam create unmanned aircraft
Vietnam and Sweden will cooperate in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used in various fields in Vietnam, local online VNExpress reported on Wednesday quoting sources from the Vietnam Aerospace Association …
Sweden to help Vietnam create unmanned aircraft Read MoreSwedish energy company discovers gass offshore Malaysia
Swedish energy company Lundin Petroleum announced it made a natural gas discovery in a well off the coast of Malaysia. Lundin said it made a natural gas discovery in a …
Swedish energy company discovers gass offshore Malaysia Read MoreYoung Nordics at Kung Fu Komedy night
The Nordic Young Professionals invited its members to a night of laughs and drinks at the Apartment in Shanghai on November 22th. Where Kung Fu Komedy provided the entertaining …
Young Nordics at Kung Fu Komedy night Read MoreStoryteller of Sweden – live event!
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok invites Swedes and bookworms of other nationalities to participate in the largest book club in the world – Storytellers of Sweden! The event …
Storyteller of Sweden – live event! Read MoreSwedish giant launches charity drive for children
Swedish furniture company Ikea has launched its 9th edition of the Ikea Soft Toys for Education Campaign where €1 purchased on soft toy products will be donated to Unicef and …
Swedish giant launches charity drive for children Read MoreInnovative Sweden siminar held in Singapore
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore together with Singapore Business Federation recently organized the seminar “Innovation Sweden: Business Seminar & Networking Session”.More than a hundred representatives from Singaporean and Swedish …
Innovative Sweden siminar held in Singapore Read MoreSkiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity
Skiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity Three “crazy pensioners” – Karl Fred (Kalle) Kristensen and Kjell Isak Sunde from Norway and Peter from Sweden – started on 15 October …
Skiing 1000 km in Thailand for charity Read MoreSweden to enhance ‘green’ programs in Indonesia
Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has pledged to improve ties with Indonesia with an emphasis on environmental programs that have been underway for some years, reports the Jakarta Post. Sweden’s …
Sweden to enhance ‘green’ programs in Indonesia Read MoreSwedish Resident of Pattaya dies at his Jomtien home
Police and rescue services were called to a Bungalow located in Soi 11 off Jomtien Beach Road early on Thursday Morning to investigate reports of a Swedish man who had …
Swedish Resident of Pattaya dies at his Jomtien home Read MoreSweden Offers to Solve Jakarta’s Traffic Problems During PM Visit
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt offered to help solve Jakarta’s seemingly incurable traffic problems during his visit to the capital on Wednesday, reports the Jakarta Globe. “We have a lot …
Sweden Offers to Solve Jakarta’s Traffic Problems During PM Visit Read MoreYoung Professionals After Work
In the middle of the week, the weekend feels far away and the work load is heavy. Therefore the Swedish Young Professionals (YP) in Shanghai frequently meet for an After …
Young Professionals After Work Read More