Nordic Chambers Visit IKEA Bangna
On 21 December 2011, for the first time in three years, the Nordic Chambers arranged a field trip for their members and friends to tour the new IKEA Bangna. Several …
Nordic Chambers Visit IKEA Bangna Read MoreBalinese in Stockholm celebrate Galungan
The Indonesian Embassy said in a statement that dozens of Balinese Hindus and Swedish Hindu converts commemorated the last day of the 10-day-long Galungan festival (also known as Kuningan Day) …
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Johan Staël von Holstein in Singapore: We Are Enslaved by 2.0 Technologies!
The Swedish serial entrepreneur Johan Staël von Holstein has made Singapore his new home since a few years back. He hopes he will be able to stay on, now seeing …
Johan Staël von Holstein in Singapore: We Are Enslaved by 2.0 Technologies! Read MoreOver 3,000 Scandinavian Tourists to Visit Langkawi
According to the Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) as reported in Bernama, Langkawi is anticipating the arrival of more than 3,380 tourists from the Scandinavian countries between now, December 2011 and …
Over 3,000 Scandinavian Tourists to Visit Langkawi Read MoreVolvo takes over UD truck operations in Thailand
AB Volvo of Sweden has officially taken over the UD truck business in Thailand, ending a two-year legal dispute with Hong Kong-listed Tan Chong International. Tan Chong, licensed by Nissan …
Volvo takes over UD truck operations in Thailand Read MoreNo Passport Applications During Christmas Holiday
No Passport Applications during 26 December 2011 – 2 January 2012 on the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore. From Monday December 26, 2011 to Monday January 2, 2012, the Embassy …
No Passport Applications During Christmas Holiday Read MoreMaking Christmas Dreams Come True
By NIST Student Mathilda Strobel with help from the DWBI team The Mercy Centre is a foundation set up in 1973, devoted to the children of Bangkok’s slums. One of …
Making Christmas Dreams Come True Read MoreSwedish Embassy Media Event
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok invited members of the Thai media, PR representative, Consultants, Communication Strategists, and Embassy colleagues on 14 December 2011 to show how they can be active …
Swedish Embassy Media Event Read MoreSelf-Service for Schengen Visa
As of 3 January 2012, the Danish Embassy in Singapore, Hanoi and Hong Kong will be part of the Danish Visa Self Service website (VSS). Through the website, applicants for Schengen visa can …
Self-Service for Schengen Visa Read MoreSubmarine Commissioning Ceremony
Singapore’s first Archer-class submarine, the RSS Archer, entered on Friday 9 December active service. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen officiated at a commissioning ceremony at the Changi Naval Base together …
Submarine Commissioning Ceremony Read MoreChristmas Reception for Swedish and Chinese language students
The Swedish Embassy in China organised a Christmas Reception on 14 December 2011 for Chinese studying the Swedish language at the Beijing Foreign Studies University as well as the China …
Christmas Reception for Swedish and Chinese language students Read MoreMASBA Celebrating 25 With Back to the 80’s
When the Malaysia Sweden Business Association celebrated its 25 years anniversary with a bonanza on October 13th 2011 it did so without any representatives from the Embassy of Sweden, Kuala …
MASBA Celebrating 25 With Back to the 80’s Read MoreNew Year’s Countdown Party at Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay invites you to its most anticipated and extravagant “I Love New Year” countdown party come Saturday, 31 December 2011, from 22:00 at Central Fountain Square, Clarke Quay. The …
New Year’s Countdown Party at Clarke Quay Read MoreSweden – digitally yours
“Sweden is a leading IT-country and the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok is right up front, too, when it comes to applying digital means of serving its clients.” That was the …
Sweden – digitally yours Read MoreLucia Celebration at the Singapore Swedish Residence
Around a hundred invited guests recently took part in the festive celebration of Lucia at the Swedish Residence. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe warmly welcomed all friends of Sweden and described how …
Lucia Celebration at the Singapore Swedish Residence Read MoreHilton Singapore Celebrates Christmas with Nordic Flair
Hilton Hotel Singapore is set to serve an authentic Nordic cuisine at Checkers Brasserie come this Christmas season. The hotel will be collaborating with the well-known FINDS restaurant in Hong …
Hilton Singapore Celebrates Christmas with Nordic Flair Read MoreRole of Swedish locksmiths in Europe
Among the most appealing and interesting technical jobs you can find in the world, locksmiths are without any doubt among the top number 1 jobs. Locksmiths, as you might know …
Role of Swedish locksmiths in Europe Read MorePortensis Strongly Believing in Malaysia Investment
For a few years now MalaysiaSpecialisten have been promoting Malaysia to Scandinavians as a tourist country and also its Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme targeting foreign investors. The former …
Portensis Strongly Believing in Malaysia Investment Read MoreNew Years Countdown Singapore Party with DJ Stonebridge and Friends
DJ Stonebridge is throwing a huge New Years Eve Countdown Party on 31 December 2011 in Singapoe from 8PM right up to 5AM along with ADTagTeam and New Asia’s Chris …
New Years Countdown Singapore Party with DJ Stonebridge and Friends Read MoreRoxette to Perform in Singapore March 2012
It will be the month of the 80s hit-makers as Roxette and Duran Duran are set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium within days of each other in March.First in …
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Big Christmas Party in Beijing and Shanghai
Text and photo by Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China – Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s most popular events just took place, the Christmas party in Beijing was held on December …
Big Christmas Party in Beijing and Shanghai Read MoreSAS Economy Extra Named the World’s Best
Scandinavian Airlines’ long-haul premium economy offering, Economy Extra, has been named the world’s best in a new survey by Global Traveler. Over 36,000 frequent travelers participated, of which almost all …
SAS Economy Extra Named the World’s Best Read MoreSwede Wins Property Award in Thailand
On December 6th 2011, thirty months after the actual beginning of the project Mandala in Bang Tao, it was finally recognised by the Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards for its …
Swede Wins Property Award in Thailand Read MoreGreat Nordcham HCMC Christmas Party
Nordcham HCMC’s Christmas Party on Friday 2 December 2011 was yet another great event. The guests were served glögg on arrival until everybody had arrived. Then followed a traditional Nordic …
Great Nordcham HCMC Christmas Party Read MoreThai Ladyboy Claims Swede Stole Her Valuables
A 27 year old Swedish man from Tumba, who shared a house with a katoey ladyboy in Phuket, has been accused of stealing her belongings when he moved out. The …
Thai Ladyboy Claims Swede Stole Her Valuables Read MoreSerenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant’s Festive Season Platters
Serenity’s X’mas & New Year Platters, available from 13 December 2011 to 1 January 2012, comes with a portion of Spanish style Suckling Pig, Carvings of Herbal Roasted Turkey, Premium …
Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant’s Festive Season Platters Read MoreUN Concerned with Thai Lese Majeste Laws
The United Nations human rights office on Friday 9 December called on Thai authorities to reform laws that jail people convicted of insulting senior members of the country’s royal family, …
UN Concerned with Thai Lese Majeste Laws Read MoreNew Swedish School to Open in Hua Hin During 2012
Hua Hin has for a number of years attracted Scandinavian tourists in general and Sweeds in particular. Apart from the traditional charter tourism in Hua Hin an established part of …
New Swedish School to Open in Hua Hin During 2012 Read MoreLundin Starts Drilling Malaysian Offshore Well
Lundin Petroleum has “spudded” an appraisal well offshore Malaysia. In oil drilling “spudding” means the very start of drilling on a new well. The new well is at the PM307 …
Lundin Starts Drilling Malaysian Offshore Well Read MoreMalaysia-Indonesia Co-operation Buys Swedish Boats
Indonesian company North Sea Boats (NSB) established by the Swedish boat builder John Lundin has secured a deal with Composites Technology Research Malaysia Composites Engineering (CTRM CE) to build and …
Malaysia-Indonesia Co-operation Buys Swedish Boats Read MoreCook Australian and Swedish Dishes By Chef Michael Elfwing
By June 2011 the Swedish Chef de Cuisine had been over seven years at the helm of Senses, Hilton Kuala Lumpur. And in December the previous year he launched his …
Cook Australian and Swedish Dishes By Chef Michael Elfwing Read MoreSweden Lauds Indonesia for Ratifying Nuclear Treaty
Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt welcomes Indonesian endorsement of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, December 6, 2011 “The Indonesian Parliament has today ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Sweden warmly welcomes this …
Sweden Lauds Indonesia for Ratifying Nuclear Treaty Read MoreMore trucks and buses in Malaysia Next Year, says Scania MD
Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Managing Director James Armstrong said on 2 December 2011 that the Swedish manufacturer of heavy trucks and buses aims to sell some 630 vehicles in Malaysia …
More trucks and buses in Malaysia Next Year, says Scania MD Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats
The EURO is in it´s worst crisis with Greece and Portugal as the worst affected countries close followed by Spain, Italy and Ireland. Some sources suggests a melt down of …
EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats Read MoreVolvo to add 10,000 staff: CEO
Swedish automaker Volvo, owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely, plans to hire a further 10,000 new staff in the coming years, its chief executive said in an interview to be published …
Volvo to add 10,000 staff: CEO Read MoreSwedish journalist hunting bad working conditions in Thailand
Thai firms may need CSR for European ties. Sweden, for one, looks for social responsibility in the companies it does business with. It is widely believed that while big companies …
Swedish journalist hunting bad working conditions in Thailand Read MoreIkea: Selling Swedishly
This fall in Australia, a Sydney-area IKEA store opened an area called “Manland” where husbands and boyfriends could watch television, play table football and Xbox, and eat hotdogs while their …
Ikea: Selling Swedishly Read MoreCambodia / China / Finland / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide
Wireless equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will slash 17,000 jobs — almost one-quarter of its work force — in a move to cut annual costs by euro1 billion ($1.35 billion) …
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide Read MoreSSM Wood Carving Trip to Bumbun
Around 15 members of the Scandinavian Society of Malaysia (SSM) made their way to the handicraft center of an aborigine village, Bumbun, in Carey Island, Selangor on 26 November 2011. …
SSM Wood Carving Trip to Bumbun Read MoreSaab backer Antonov released on bail
Russian financier and former Saab-speculator Vladimir Antonov was released on bail by a British court on Friday, following his arrest in London on suspicion of fraud. Antonov, who was detained …
Saab backer Antonov released on bail Read MorePerstorp and PTT to create a joint venture
Swedish Perstorp and Thailand PTT Global Chemical intend to create a joint venture for the worldwide production and sales of TDI and aliphatic isocyanates. Perstorp said the venture will include …
Perstorp and PTT to create a joint venture Read More8th Malaysia Books Sweden-based Design & Health Meeting
Malaysia recently booked the 8th Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition in 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.The five-day congress will explore the latest research findings on the …
8th Malaysia Books Sweden-based Design & Health Meeting Read MoreFirst International Travel Trade Event in Myanmar
With Myanmar featuring in the international news, and the world watching as the country opens up, the first international travel trade event in Myanmar will be held in the countrys …
First International Travel Trade Event in Myanmar Read MoreLittle traction on Saab deal as deadline passes
Chinese auto distributor Pang Da Automobile Trade Co Ltd and automaker China Youngman Automobile Group Co Ltd are still in talks with Swedish Automobile NV to acquire the Saab brand, …
Little traction on Saab deal as deadline passes Read MoreSwedish ‘fishing tourist’ found dead near Phuket
The man’s body was found off Racha Yai Island, about 24 kilometers to the south of Phuket. The body of a 63 year old Swedish man was found today floating …
Swedish ‘fishing tourist’ found dead near Phuket Read MoreVolvo says to see 40-50% China sales growth in 2012
Volvo, owned by China’s Geely, should see 40-50 percent sales growth in China next year, the company’s China sales chief said on Monday. Richard Snijders, president and CEO of Volvo’s …
Volvo says to see 40-50% China sales growth in 2012 Read MoreScandinavian Development Support: Mangroves for the Future
The Mangroves for the Future initiative (MFF) in Asia is an example of where development aid from Scandinavian countries is allocated and benefiting sustainable development, but is typically unknown to …
Scandinavian Development Support: Mangroves for the Future Read MoreSwedish Christmas bazaar in Bangkok
Svenska Kyrkan, the Church of Sweden in Bangkok is arranging together with Rembrandt Hotel and Scan Deli a very special Christmas bazaar at the pool side, fourth floor of Rembrandt …
Swedish Christmas bazaar in Bangkok Read MoreUN i Stockholm: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide
The United Nations said increasing economic and social disparities pose a threat to children’s rights and much needs to be done to safeguard millions of young people around the world. …
UN i Stockholm: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide Read MoreChinese club denies contact to Sven Goran Eriksson
Shandong Luneng FC of the CSL has denied that they were contacting Swedish coach Sven Goran Eriksson, who managed England, Mexico and Cote d’Ivoire. But the club admits that they …
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