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The trend of increasing immigration to Sweden continued in 2009 in spite of the economic downturn, with inflows reaching a new record high of 102,000, writes the OECD in a …
Immigration to Sweden at Record Level Read MoreTroubled Swedish carmaker Saab will recover from financial difficulties that have resulted in lengthy factory shutdowns, the head of its North American unit said Thursday. “I’m more convinced now than …
Saab’s US Boss: ‘the Brand Will Survive’ Read MoreThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to help the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) scale up the use of biomass waste in the agriculture sector to meet its growing need for …
Scandinavia and ADB to Help Boost Biomass Use in the Mekong Region Read MoreTourism officials from China’s Hainan province are in Sweden to lure more tourists to the island with the charm of sunshine and tropical exoticness. “Our purpose of this trip is …
Officials Promote Hainan Tourism in Sweden Read MoreA Sweden-based student in China has been sent home after calling for a flashmob in Shanghai in support of freedom of expression. reports Swedish Radio news programme Ekot. The Swedish …
China Throws out ‘Flashmob’ Swedish Blogger Read MoreSusanne Janson manages a home in Thailand that cares for poor children in need Janson’s two young daughters perished in the 2004 tsunami that ravaged nine Asian countries. Since moving …
Grief-stricken Swedish Mom Named CNN Hero Read MoreDuring a ceremony on July 8, 2011 the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) officially declared its new air defence system consisting of the Gripen fighter and Saab 340 Erieye AEW …
Gripen Operational in the Royal Thai Air Force Read MoreSony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB will cooperate with China Mobile Holdings Ltd to develop mobile phones that support China’s domestic fourth-generation telecommunications technology, Sony Ericsson’s global president said.Bert Nordberg, president …
Sony Ericsson, China Mobile to Develop 4G Phones Read MoreIkea has taken further steps to outsource its information technology (IT) operations by awarding contracts to Capgemini, HCL and IBM. According to Swedish press reports, the deals are worth approximately …
Ikea Awards Deals Worth $237M to Outsource IT Read MoreThe Swedish government has approved Saab’s property sale, according to a statement issued from the ministry for enterprise and energy on Thursday. “Yes, we’ve made a decision that they can …
Swedish Government Approves Saab Deal Read MoreIt’s been a big two weeks for Ikea’s Chinese operations, with the opening of a massive new store in Shanghai – its second-largest outlet in the world – and the …
Ikea Aiming to Spread its Influence Across China Read MoreThai furniture manufacturers should improve their standards, quality and design as domestic consumers now have a wide range of high-quality foreign products at competitive prices. Ikea will make Thai rivals …
Arrival of Ikea – Quality Seen as Safeguard Read MoreWithin a decade, all Swedish primary schools should offer Chinese lessons, Sweden’s education minister was quoted as saying Wednesday, insisting the move was needed to improve competitiveness. “I want to …
Chinese to be Taught in all Swedish Schools Read MoreWith the long hot summer ahead, it’s time to hunt down some fresh flavors for palates depressed by the heat. Donna Mah says fresh is best, especially if it’s from …
Cool, Classy Nordic Nosh Read MoreReported By Marites Canlas-PastorfideOn May 31 2011, Scandinavian Society in Philippines organized SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok. Coffee was brewing at 7:30 a.m. while I was waiting at Starbucks …
SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok Read MoreSweden’s top corruption buster has sent a letter to the SA government asking if prosecutors plan to reopen the arms deal investigation in the light of new evidence of bribery. …
Swedes Seek Clarity on New Arms Probe Read MoreS.P.S. Group, a major local furniture exporter, is targeting 5 billion baht worth of exports in three years after being named a major supplier to Ikea, the popular Swedish do-it-yourself …
Ikea Contract a Huge Step for Thai Exporter Read MoreSaab’s owner Swedish Automobile said Wednesday it had secured more short-term funding with a 25-million-euro ($36-million) loan and that it has paid its staff’s salaries for June. “Swedish Automobile announces …
Saab Says Chinese Order Pays For Staff Read MoreThe island’s airlift story continues to brighten as national carrier Thai Airways International will start direct flights from Europe to the island on November 11th. 2011 Three weekly flights aboard …
Thai Launching Regularly Scheduled Flights From Copenhagen To Phuket Read MoreChina’s Geely Automobile has raised 1 billion yuan ($153.8 million) through a corporate bond sale aimed at financing the carmaker’s development of core technologies on auto parts and auto electronic …
Geely Raises $153.8 million Through Bond Sale Read MoreAs part of the gradual closing of the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur, the embassy stopped on 15 June serving Swedish nationals in Malaysia regarding:– application of passports, national …
Gradual Closing of the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreHow does it come into existence and what procedures forego the distribution of a Swedish Volvo in Malaysia or Thailand? And what does the future hold for Volvo cars in …
Swedish Motor Assembly’s Intricate Car Production Read MoreSaab’s owner Swedish Automobile announced Wednesday it had secured more short-term funding with a 25-million-euro ($36-million) loan and that it has started paying out staff’s salaries for June. “Swedish Automobile …
Saab Secures Short term Funding, Pays Wages Read MoreThe Embassy hosted a well attended networking buffet reception at the Swedish Residence for ICT companies from Sweden and Singapore taking part in the annual CommunicAsia exhibition. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe …
Sweden Articipates at CommunicAsia Read MoreSaab parent company Swedish Automobile has signed an agreement to sell 50.1 percent of the shares in its property arm for 255 million kronor ($40 million), providing much needed cash …
Saab Cash Boost After Property Sale Read MoreScandinavian design emerged in the 1950s in the four Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as Finland. It is a design movement characterized by simple designs, minimalism, …
Manila: South Forbes Presents Scandia Suites Read MoreAs Ikea opens its biggest store in Asia, the furniture group has struck a partnership with location-based platform Jiepang to draw young shoppers through its doors. Shoppers who “check-in” at …
Jiepang Helps Ikea Bring In Young Shoppers Read MoreChristine Low joined SAS in 1984 when SAS established a separate office independent of Thai Airways International’s office in Singapore. Until that time, Thai Airways had been serving all the …
SAS Singapore’s Magic Touch Read MoreScania, a major Swedish automotive manufacturer of commercial vehicles such as heavy trucks and buses, has established a sales and service company in Japan, signalling changes with their alliance to …
Swedish Scania to Start Operations in Japan Read MoreTalks will continue over the weekend between Saab and real estate company Hemfosa in the latest bid to save the ailing carmaker. Saab representatives hope that the sale of the …
Factory Sale May Hold Key to Saab’s Future Read MoreThe Swedish government has confirmed that several members of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) traveled to Sweden in May as part of Swedish …
Burma Chamber of Commerce in Concact With Sweden Read MoreThe exterior of Asia’s biggest IKEA, to open in Shanghai’s Beicai town tomorrow. After 13 years in Shanghai, IKEA has become a byword for furniture shopping for Shanghaining. The city’s …
Asia’s Largest IKEA to Open in Shanghai Read MoreChangchun Vasaloppet Museum, the first museum putting skiing as a theme in China, opened here on Saturday. Supported by headquarters of Vasaloppet in Sweden and International Ski Federation and fans …
China Opens 1st Skiing Theme Museum Read MoreThe crisis for the Swedish auto brand Saab is becoming increasingly urgent. Today the company announced that there is no money to pay salaries to employees. The management is desperately …
Saab Automibile Can Not Pay the Workers Read MoreEyeing increasing demand in the home products sector, Sweden-based retailing giant Ikea is accelerating its expansion in China and plans to have 15 stores in the country by the end …
Ikea Aims for 15 Stores in China by 2015 Read MoreAccording to Phnom Penh Post, a Swedish man, his Vietnamese wife and eight Cambodian suspects were arrested during a raid on a residence in the Tuol Sangke village of Russei …
Swede Arrested During a Drug Raid in Cambodia Read MoreSwedish cheap-and-chic fashion giant H&M posted a net profit down 18 percent from a year ago and said it was facing challenging conditions in both its sourcing and sale markets.The …
H&M Sees Profit Slip, ‘Challenging’ Conditions Read MoreMr. Christoffer Berg, Minister Counsellor of the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok, took part in Scania celebration on its 100th year Anniversary at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center on Wednesday …
Scania Bus Celebrates its 100th Anniversary in Thailand Read MoreOn Saturday 18 June, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce organized the annual Swedish Midsummer Party at Rembrandt Hotel. About 70 people celebrated the Midsummer party together. Enjoy photos click here …
Swedish Midsummer in Bangkok Read MoreWhile production at cash-strapped Swedish automaker Saab’s factory will be down for two more weeks, the company needs the 800 suppliers to accept their repayment scheme by Assembly line workers …
Saab to Staff: Go Home for Two More Weeks Read MoreAs the world is gradually changing with regained interest on saving the environment and helping less fortunate communities, fashion has taken its toll on this driving force. Along with developing …
H&M Supports UNICEF Read MoreThe Swedish tennis star Robin Soderling joins world No.4 Andy Murray, both players will participate in the Thailand Open this year, organisers said yesterday. The Briton, world No.5 Robin Soderling of Sweden and …
Robin Soderling Confirms Thai Open Participation Read MoreFollowing on from the announcement of Sanya as the Chinese stopover for the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race, Team Sanya – sponsored by the Sanya Tourism Bureau – will become the …
Norwegian Helly Hansen to Sponsor China’s Team Sanya Read MoreAirline company SAS is planning to shut down several routes outside the Nordic countries. According to a statement released by SAS on Friday, this move is part of the company’s …
SAS to Close Several non-Nordic Routes Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea said Friday it had raised its security level across Europe to make its customers feel safer after booby-trapped products at several of its stores have caused …
Ikea Beefs up Store Security Following Blasts Read MoreDisgruntled foreign suppliers could prove the stumbling block for disaster-riddled cash strapped Swedish automaker Saab, according to a European association for suppliers. “I think that the patience has more or …
‘Patience Running Out for Saab Abroad’: Suppliers Read MoreThe Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Thailand organized the networking night on 16 June 2011 at the Westin Grand Sukhumvit. About 150 guests braved the pouring rain and showed up. …
Nordic Networking with Colliers International Read MoreSwedish defence group Saab on Thursday admitted that millions were paid to clinch a South African contract for fighter jets but said its erstwhile British partner BAE Systems had paid …
Saab Admits Bribes Paid in SA Arms Deal Read MoreHope, fear, love and despair were all present during the day in the 7th floor courtroom on Ratchadapisek Road. The drug case Thailand vs. Kim Roger Eriksson Sirawan, or prisoner …
Drug Case Against Kim Roger Eriksson Sirawan Postponed Read MoreText and Photo by the Embassy of Sweden in SingaporeOver 200 people had gathered at the Swiss Club to celebrate the Swedish National Day and the Swedish Flag Day on …
Swedish National Day Celebration in Singapore Read More