Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Nationalities of condominium buyers in the Thai city of Pattaya have changed dramatically since 2010 – from the Europeans and Scandinavians working in the Asia Pacific region to local Thais …
The Changing Face of Pattaya Property Buyers Read MoreIt was just over four months ago to the day when Sven-Göran Eriksson was announced to the press as Leicester City’s new manager – their tenth since the departure of …
Svenne, Thaksin, and the King Power Read MoreA combination of policy reforms, greater transparency, and enhanced accountability can help reduce the threat of corruption related to land management. A new report, commissioned by the Embassy of Denmark, …
Land Management Hit by Corruption Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea’s founder still controls the company through a previously unknown foundation, he admitted ahead of an investigative documentary Wednesday that revealed the company’s complex structure.“Interogo Foundation is …
Ikea Skirts Taxes With ‘Secret’ Foundation Read MoreChina’s railway network, already the world’s longest, is developing at record high speed and is to be doubled soon, Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet reported on Wednesday.“China’s goal is to connect …
China’s High-speed Train Development at Record High Read MoreSome fifty Vietnamese entrepreneurs, both female and male, as well as representatives from the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, the Swedish Trade Council, IKEA, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, …
CSR Makes a Company Attractive and Competitive Read MoreDTAC prepares for data growth with Ericsson, DTAC Thailand, DTAC Thailand sign a contract with Ericsson to modernize its 2G network, ERICSSON, LTE, News, Photos Thailand’s second largest operator, DTAC, …
DTAC Contract to Ericsson Read MoreTOT Plc may have to postpone its planned auction for its nationwide third-generation (3G) wireless broadband expansion in the wake of allegations by some bidders of unfair treatment and poor …
Complaints Look Set to Delay 3G Auction Read MoreA country located in the north of Europe, famous for its beautiful nature, iron and many lakes. That was all Yvonne Chen knew about Sweden when she decided to study …
Managing the Swedish Chinese Network Read MoreThe Christmas decorations on the busy Huai Hai Road downtown Shanghai still cling to the trees, hoping they might survive maybe a few more days on the winter chilly city …
Swedish Chamber to Focus on Local Employees in 2011 Read MoreSwedish Defense Minister Sten Tolgfors will visit Singapore and India from 25 to 28 January 2011. Tuesday and Wednesday, Mr. Tolgfors will hold bilateral talks with his coleague, Singaporean Defense …
Swedish Defense Minister Visits Singapore and India Read MoreVolvo Car Corporation inaugurated its China headquarters in Shanghai on Jan 25, 2011 to increase its presence in the Chinese market. It is reported that the China headquarters is similar …
Volvo Opens China Headquarters Read MoreWe want to put children’s rights – not least the rights of girls – at the centre of the development agenda. Violence is one of the major challenges, not only …
Sharing Views on Child Rights Protection Read MoreA Swedish man in his 30s was killed on Sunday in the resort town of Patong in Thailand, media outlets reported on Sunday. Separately, another Swedish man was allegedly stabbed …
Two Swedes Killed in Thailand in Past Week Read MoreLooking for quality assistance for your corporate events and conferences? Yearning to think out of the box and get something extraordinary? A Scandinavian operator has a very interesting concept within …
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Another popular networking in Bangkok was the Nordic Young Professionals Networking by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Thailand. On the night of 21st January, more than 120 young people …
Delightful Nordic Young Professionals Night Out @ Le Fenix Read MoreSeveral people in Sweden who have bought flight tickets to Thailand have been fooled. The tickets, bought through a “travel agency” that called themselves Namrat World Travel, were with Thai …
False Air Line Tickets to Thailand Sold Read MoreEricsson and ZTE have complained about the tender process being carried out by Thailand’s state-owned telco, TOT over its US$650 million 3G network contract. The TOT had issued a preliminary …
Ericsson Disqualified From Thai 3G Contract Tender Read MoreA Swedish man has been savagely knifed to death in the western beach resort town of Patong, Phuket police said tonight. Police are hunting his killer or killers, writes PhuketWan. …
Swede Stabbed to Death in Phuket Read MoreThe listed office furniture manufacturer Modernform Group targets 15-20% growth in sales this year from 3.5 billion baht recorded in 2010, says chief executive Thaksa Busayapoka.Mr Thaksa remains upbeat that …
A Life After Ikea Read MoreThailand’s air force commander Tuesday vowed to test fly six Swedish-made Gripen jet fighters in person once they are safely delivered next month, media reports said.Air Chief Marshal Itthaporn Subbawong …
Air Force Chief Vows to Test Fly Gripen Jets Read MoreThailand has passed its turbulences in year 2010 which is considered one of the most difficult years in the Thai history as well as for businesses in all sectors. Surprisingly, …
Investing in Thai Property Market in 2011 Read MoreA Taiwan Committee of SwedCham has been formed, with Louise Bystrom, Director of Cross Multimedia Incorporation, as Chairman and Martin Soderberg, Regional Manager of TCO Development Asia Office as Secretary. …
SwedCham in Taiwan Has Been Formed Read MoreAndreas Oberg (Guitar) together with Kristian Lind (Bass) and Robert Ikiz (Drums) will have live performance on 28 and 30 January 20100 at 10.00 – 11.00 pm as a part …
Swedish Jazz Andreas Oberg in Thailand Read MoreIkea Group’s worldwide profit rose 6.1% in its 2010 fiscal year to 2.69 billion euros ($3.6 billion), according to a post on its website. The privately held global home furnishings …
Ikea Profit Rises 6.1% in Latest Fiscal Year Read MoreA British woman described how she was gang raped for two hours in a Thailand hotel by men who then phoned her mother to demand money. The 23-year-old claims she …
Did Swedes Rape and Blackmail in Phuket? Read MoreCambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen met here yesterday with the first Ambassador of Sweden to Cambodia, Mrs. Anne Hoglund, writes Phnom Penh Post. Samdech …
Cambodian PM Receives the Swedish Ambassador Read MoreZhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, the owner of Volvo Cars, may begin building a plant in China this year that will make the Swedish brand’s cars. “We have yet to …
Geely May Start Building Volvo Plant Read MoreConstruction on the Kingdom’s first dedicated dairy cow farm and fresh milk production facility is set to begin this month, according to officials behind the joint venture. “This is the …
Cambodia to Milk New Industry Read MoreSweden’s Ericsson and Chinese telecom giant Huawei have been commissioned by Sweden’s TeliaSonera to modernise and expand Norway’s entire mobile network, the companies announced on Tuesday. Ericsson has received an …
Ericsson Wins Norway Network Deal With Huawei Read MoreNederman Holding AB has today signed an agreement to sell all shares in Dantherm Filtration Oy to Indutrade Oy. Indutrade’s subsidiary Tecalemit Oy has distributed Nederman’s products in Finland during …
Nederman Sells Finnish Dantherm Filtration Read MoreThe Royal Government of Sweden has decided to set up an Embassy in Cambodia to boost up the ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries – Sweden and …
Cooperation Between Sweden and Cambodia Read MoreEurope dominated Sunday’s singles matches to produce an unlikely comeback over Asia and defend its Royal Trophy title with a 9-7 victory at the Black Mountain Golf Club.Asia needed 2 …
Europe Dominates Singles to Win Royal Trophy Read MoreAfter two straight years of slumping sales, Sweden’s Volvo Cars bounced back in 2010 despite continued weakness in the US.Global sales grew 11.2 percent to 373,525 compared with 334,808 in …
Sweden’s Volvo Cars Increases Sales in 2010 Read MoreAsia swept all four points in the fourballs on Saturday to build a 6-2 lead over Europe in the three-day Royal Trophy match play golf tournament.Asia needs only 2 points …
Asia Takes 6-2 Lead Over Europe at Royal Trophy Read MoreSweden to close embassy in KL Sweden is closing five embassies worldwide in 2011: Buenos Aires, Brussels, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and Luanda. The official reason is budget cuts. “This painful …
The Puzzling Closure in Malaysia Read MoreWith the first four editions of the Royal Trophy attracting large crowds, it was a bold step by organisers to move this popular matchplay tournament away from the Bangkok area …
New “Swedish” Royal Trophy Venue Attracts Huge Crowds Read MoreEurope’s playing captain Colin Montgomerie teamed with Rhys Davies of Wales to win their foursomes match in the Royal Trophy on Friday, leaving Europe and Asia tied 2-2 after the …
Europe and Asia Tied 2-2 at Royal Trophy Read MoreScandinavian furnishers ride on Chinese popularity in booming property market China’s home furnishing business, dominated by “Eurostyle”, is set to ride on the country’s booming property market. Chinese homeowners’ preference for …
Building on ‘Scandinavian Style’ Read MoreThe Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (Smittskyddsinstitutet, SMI) has list the countries where travellers are most likely to be affected by diarrhea and vomiting, according to newspaper Dagens Nyheter. …
India Worst for Stomach Ailments But… Read MoreThe 35-year-old Swede will be enjoying home advantage of a different kind having splashed out on a plush villa at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Thailand’s Hua Hin, the …
Edfors Gains Home Advantage in Thailand Read MoreQatar Airways is to increase capacity on the Copenhagen, effective March 27 – the start of the Northern Summer 2011 flying schedules. With flights to the Danish capital increasing to …
Qatar Airways Increases Capacity to Copenhagen Read MoreNorwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Europe’s fourth-largest discount carrier, expects to reach a cooperation agreement on feeder traffic with Finnair Oyj in the first quarter. “We’re working on it and we …
Norwegian Air and Finnair Getting Closer Read MoreVolvo is recalling 135 units of its XC60 vehicles in China to fix seat problems that could pose safety risks, a statement from China’s quality inspection authority said Tuesday. The …
Volvo Recalls Imported Cars in China Read MoreColin Montgomerie will captain another European side when the Royal Trophy gets under way in Thailand today at Black Mountain in Thailand, with Europe looking for a fourth victory. After …
Stenson Swaps Snow Plough for Golf Buggy Read MoreEver wondered where your clothes come from? This short article is the result of some research about the inadequate way that H&M monitors its factories, despite having a good Code …
H&M: Good Guys or Bad Guys? Read MoreI was confused, happy and sad. I didn’t know if I was going to enjoy living in Beijing. Everything was so different from the life I had back in Sweden,” …
Swedish Style in Chinese Homes Read MoreTourism operators in southern provinces have urged the government to stress to travellers that they should believe in the tsunami warning system and not fortune tellers. Some travellers, mainly Thais, …
Tsunami Warning System Defended Read MoreHaulage and bus companies have begun to recognise that their drivers are their single most important asset following the successful completion of the Scania Driver Competition 2010 in Thailand. Vichai …
Scania Drivers Triumph at Contest Read MoreOn 23 December the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China moved from their office in WanChai to the new address in Central Hong Kong. The Chamber is closed for New …
SwedCham China is Moving Read More