Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish carmaker Volvo hopes to become a global luxury brand and turn China into a major manufacturing base by investing $10-$11 billion over the next five years, a report said …
Volvo Unveils China Investment Plans Read MoreOn the invitation of Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson, the Swedish Minister for Integration Erik Ullenhag recently met with Filipino community representatives. Present during the meeting were …
Swedish Minister Assures the Filipino Community Read MoreChina’s Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) announced Wednesday that it had purchased all equipment and technologies from a Swedish transmission plant for 31 million euros (about 42.5 million U.S. …
China’s BAIC Buys Assets of Swedish Transmission Plant Read MoreChinese officials say Volvo Car Corp. plans a manufacturing base in the western Chinese city of Chengdu as it aims for expansion in the world’s biggest auto market following its …
Volvo Planning Factory in Western China’s Chengdu Read MoreTourist police raided the scam call centre office that was running over an internet shop by a European gang who used internet overseas calling to defraud the victims abroad. Approximately …
Swedish and Norwegian Call Centre Gang Apprehended Read MoreD’Pelican Inn Pub and Restaurant hosted the monthly traditional Swedish Pea Soup last 17 February 2011. Friends and colleagues came to savour the freshly cooked pea soup by Mr. Tom Norrdell, …
Peasoup at D’Pelican Inn Read More
The arrival of six Gripen jet fighters today will usher in a modern era for the Royal Thai Air Force, commander Itthaporn Subhawong says. The air force will take delivery …
New Era for Thai Air Force With Swedish Jets Read MoreIt was a wonderfully intense buzzing in the air at Linda’s Restaurant in Jomtien on Wednesday 9th. of February at the Ladies Lunch. 26 ladies from Norway, Sweden and Thailand …
Successful Expats Ladies Lunch in Pattaya Read MoreSwedish carmaker Volvo, owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has finalised its decision to make Volvo cars in southwestern China, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. …
Volvo to Make Cars in Southwestern China Read MoreSweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt has said that planned closure of the embassies in Vietnam and in Malaysia, among others, can not be avoided through organizational changes or greater efficiency. …
Embassy Closures Can’t be Avoided: Bildt Read MoreWednesday 16 the Thai-Swedish Chamber, Danish-Thai Chamber, Thai Norwegian Chamber or Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce joined forces and invited their members to Networking at the British Club Bangkok. Some …
Nordic Networking at the British Club Read MoreReports of assault and sexual abuse from Thai women, among others, who come to Sweden to be with Swedish men have become increasingly common, according to a new report.In 2009, 552 women …
Rise in Abuse of Thai Wifes in Sweden Read MoreMr. Christoffer Berg, Minister Counsellor of the Swedish Embassy, together with Mr. Sutti Manokitjarunman, General Manager of Electrolux Thailand, jointly inaugurated the opening of Electrolux Home Inspiration Centre on Wednesday, …
Electrolux Home Inspiration Centre Opens in Bangkok Read MoreA boat accident in Vietnam’s scenic Halong Bay has cost the lives of twelve tourists. Among them two Swedes. The names of the victims that has been officially confirmed is …
Names of Boat Accident Victims Released Read MoreIn recent years Egypt has become a very popular holiday destination for Swedish Tourists. About 200,000 Scandinavians visit Egypt every year. More and more travel companies in Sweden say that …
People’s Travel Habbits Will Not Change Much Read MoreWhile Swedes no longer take to Viking longboats in search of foreign booty, research shows they remain adept at bringing back trophies of love from their adventures abroad, The Viking …
Swedes Still keen on Finding Love Abroad Read MoreTwo Swedish politicians, Urban Ahlin and Olle Thorell, visited last week the Burmese opposition politician Aung San Suu Kyi in the home where she was held in custody for many …
Swedish Social Democrats Meet Aung San Suu Kyi Read More
Thailand continues to attract more Danish tourists. Among the Nordic countries, Denmark and Norway were sending more tourists to Thailand in 2010. Sweden and Finland declined in numbers. According to …
Denmark Had the Largest Increase of Nordic Tourists to Thailand Read MoreSwedish Minister of Defence, Mr. Sten Tolgfors, has paid a visit to Singapore. He met his colleague, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr. Teo Chee Hean, as well …
Visit by Minister of the Swedish Defence Read MoreThe Swedish royal couple, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are currently visiting Thailand. On Thursday February 10, 2011 the Royals attended the 100 year Jubilee of the National Scout Organisation …
Swedish Royal Couple Visiting Thailand Read MoreLess than a week after his election, Bo Lundqvist – the new President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines – is now actively exploring ways to improve the SSP. One of …
A More Visible Scandinavian Society Read MoreWärtsilä Corporation Changes in management 10 February 2011 at 9.30 a.m. EET Wärtsilä’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr Björn Rosengren M.Sc. (Tech.), born 1959, as the new President and …
Wärtsilä Finds New CEO in China Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011. To mark the occasion, the Chamber will award a HK$100,000 Anniversary Internship Grant to a recently …
Swedcham in Hong Kong 25th Anniversary Internship Grant Read MoreThe Swedish official visit to Indonesia ended February 8. The meetings had focused on environmental issues. Both Sweden and Indonesia recognize the need for green technology in order to deal …
Successful Swedish Visit to Indonesia Read MoreThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Nordic Development Fund are to help Vietnam draw up and implement detailed climate change action plans for key cities and government departments, the …
Support Action on Vietnam Climate Change Read MoreShort but significant was the visit of Korea Scout Association President Dr Kang Young Joong to one of the Scout troops of Ticket to Life (TTL) in Manila, Philippines after …
From Manila to the Grassy Field of Sweden Read MoreEwa Björling, the Swedish Minister of Trade had a busy schedule yesterday, discussing concepts like the Swedish Sustainable City and Eco Airport with the Minister for Public Works, Djoko Kirmanto …
Sweden Talks Environment in Indonesia Read MoreBo Lundqvist has been elected as new President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines at the Annual General Meeting last Wednesday. The AGM took place at L’entrecote restaurant in Taguig City, …
New President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines Read MoreDengue fever is becoming more and more widespread among the Swedish population due largely to to increasing numbers travelling on holiday to Thailand. The tropical disease is affecting more and …
“Thai” Dengue Fever Rises Among Swedes Read More
Norwegian Priest Jan Olav Johannessen and his wife Tone has been announced Scandinavian Citizen of the Year 2011. The announcement took place at the Annual Party of Scandinavian Expats Club …
Priest Awarded Scandinavian Citizen of the Year Read MoreIn line with the growing economic interaction between Sweden and Indonesia, Stockholm will open its first ever trade office in Jakarta on Monday, the Swedish ambassador to Indonesia says.“Our trade …
Sweden to Open Trade Office in Jakarta Read MoreSweden’s Green Party has announced that it wants to reduce or even remove conditions for immigration on the grounds of family reunification.Party co-spokespeople Peter Eriksson and Maria Wetterstrand will formally …
Ease Immigrant Family Reunification: Greens Read MoreSome 339 Badjaos and local residents in Mambaling, Cebu City benefited from the free five-day dental mission organized by the Rise Above Foundation and Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI).The mission …
339 in Cebu Benefit Dental Mission Read MoreBeing the son of a Swedish diplomat, Rurik Nyström has been used to moving from one country to another without knowing what to expect when he gets there. No wonder …
Swedish Hotel Maps in China Read MoreFredrik Ektander first came to China in 1991. He was then based in Hong Kong as Regional Head of SEB Trading Capital Markets, responsible for the North East Asian markets …
Banking in China Read MoreThe Swedish Development Cooperation Section in Phnom Penh was upgraded to an Embassy in August 2010. Sweden thus became the first Scandinavian country to appoint an Ambassador to Cambodia, Anne …
Confidence in the Cambodian People Read MoreThe Swedish car rental company Holiday Autos conducted a survey to find out if traffic on the left is considered a problem for Swedish tourists. Only few of the respondents …
Swedes not Scared of Left Driving Read MoreGunnebo AB of Sweden has established a factory in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, to build mechanisms for subway toll gates to meet an expected increase in demand from the mass-transit building …
Transit Security the Key for Gunnebo Read MoreSwedish family-owned CHRIS-MARINE recently launched a showroom in Singapore, as a good platform to feature products and services to business partners.Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe spoke before invited guests and wished further …
Chris-Marine Launch Showroom in Singapore Read MoreThe author Jessie Wee from Singapore has been nominated to the world’s largest award for children and young adult literature among 175 candidates from 62 different countries all over the world are nominated …
Singapore Writer Nominated to Swedish Award Read MoreElectrolux, the world’s second largest household appliance company, on Wednesday posted annual profits and dividend up more than 50 percent, but said 2011 would provide only “modest” growth amid rising …
Electrolux Boosts Dividend as Profits Soar Read MoreHe is one of the world’s wealthiest men with a fortune estimated at $23bn (£14bn), yet he drives a 15-year-old car, flies economy class and encourages the thousands of staff …
Is the Secret of Ikea’s Thrifty Founder Out of the Box? Read MoreThe Nordic Development Fund and Asian Development Bank are to help Viet Nam draw up and implement detailed climate change action plans for key cities and government departments. A technical assistance …
Nordic Development Fund Support Vietnam Read MoreThe Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Thursday, 27th January 2011 between Scania Siam Co.,Ltd. and 8 prominent Thai partners namely the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP), Energy Policy and …
Thailand’s First Ethanol Bus from Scania Read MoreA Swedish Business Delegation comprising of high-level representatives from 15 companies (most based in Singapore) visited Kuala Lumpur 23-25 January. The event was jointly organised by the Embassies of Sweden …
Swedes Goes From Singapore To Malaysia Read More
Over 200 Swedish residents in Hua Hin were gathered for a monthly meeting of the Swedish Society in Hua Hin on January 27, 2011 at 3 Girls restaurant. This was …
Meet Swedish Society in Hua Hin Read MoreEwa Björling, Swedish Minister for Trade, will late Sunday 6 February 2011 arrive Indonesia for a three day official visit as head of a delegation of Swedish companies.During arrangements Monday …
Swedish Official Visit to Indonesia Read MoreAn email sent from a company called Microsoft Cooperation UK to a 63-year-old resident of Malmo described how the company would turn invested money into fortunes. The Swede was promised …
Nine Swedes Lost 2.5 Million Swedish Kronor to Fraudsters in Thailand Read MoreSweden gave the worst possible Christmas gift to the Swedish communities in Malaysia and Vietnam when its government announced in late December 2010 the drastic decision to close five of …
Corporations, Academies, Politicians Etc. Strongly Protest Swedish Embassy Closures in Southeast-Asia Read MoreCambodian wireless operator Smart Mobile is carrying out testing of its WiMAX network ahead of a possible launch in the second quarter of this year, local daily Phnom Penh Post …
Swedish Smart Poised to Launch WiMAX Read More