Swede Attacked by Tiger
The tigers are taken care of by some of the local monks, and normally they are very friendly. But when Erik from Sundsvall climbed into a restricted area with nine …
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Scandinavian Christmas Service in Christ Church 2010
The Scandinavian Christmas Eve Service in Christ Church by Swedish vicar Lovisa Möller was attended by close to 200 people, predominantly Swedes. The Danes and the Norwegians were only a …
Scandinavian Christmas Service in Christ Church 2010 Read MoreSwede Commit Suicide the Day After His Arrival
Police in Phuket are investigating the death of a Swedish man whose body was found in his rented room at Cherng Talay yesterday, writes Phuket Gazette. Police identified the man …
Swede Commit Suicide the Day After His Arrival Read MoreSwedish companies: Closure No Problem for Us
Swedish companies established in Vietnam do not care that the Swedish government will close the Embassy in Hanoi. The Swedish companies believe, however, that the consulate in HCMC will continue …
Swedish companies: Closure No Problem for Us Read MoreMore Swedish Support to Fight HIV/AIDS in Asia
Sweden has pledged to donate an additional 5 million dollars to a trust fund to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) …
More Swedish Support to Fight HIV/AIDS in Asia Read MoreUNDP Shows Gender Equality Still Lags in Thailand
Thailand still scores lacklustre points when it comes to gender equality, according to the latest UNDP Human Development report. The report, released early this month, said this was partly because …
UNDP Shows Gender Equality Still Lags in Thailand Read MoreNo Effect on Existing or Planned Programs
Sweden has announced that is would close its embassy in Vietnam next year because of a budget cut imposed on the current government by the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament.Swedish Minister …
No Effect on Existing or Planned Programs Read MoreLucia Concert in Kunming
Every Monday in December, students at a Swedish culture course at TCG Nordica in Kunming will hear a lecture about Christmas holiday traditions and Christmas stories. On Saturday, Swedish choir …
Lucia Concert in Kunming Read MoreMachinery Heavyweights Applauding Hangzhou IPR Efforts
Delegates from eight of the world’s biggest heavy machinery companies recently paid a visit to Hangzhou to present the city’s administration for industry and commerce plaques for its efforts in …
Machinery Heavyweights Applauding Hangzhou IPR Efforts Read MoreSandvik to Acquire SJL Machinery
Sandvik has reached an agreement with the owners of Shanghai Jianshe Luqiao Machinery Co., in Shanghai, China, to acquire 80% of the equity interest in the Company. The acquisition is …
Sandvik to Acquire SJL Machinery Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy Will Be Closed Down
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi is carring on its activities as usual until further notice. The Embassy will be closed during 2011 as a consequence of the decision taken …
The Swedish Embassy Will Be Closed Down Read MoreSweden Guarantees $500 mln EIB Loan to Volvo Cars
Sweden decided on Wednesday to give a state guarantee for a loan worth 3.55 billion crowns ($521 million) to Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Corp, from the …
Sweden Guarantees $500 mln EIB Loan to Volvo Cars Read MoreSweden Shuts Down Embassies in Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur
Foreign Minister Carl Bildt will close down five more embassies – including Hanoi, Vietnam; and Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia – as a result of cuts to the government’s budget.Sweden’s government …
Sweden Shuts Down Embassies in Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur Read MoreAlfa Laval Buys Aalborg Industries
Alfa Laval – the Swedish world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has agreed with the Danish Aalborg Industries Holding A/S to take over the company …
Alfa Laval Buys Aalborg Industries Read MoreLowe Malaysia Now IKEA’s Regional Creative Agency
IKEA Singapore, the world’s favourite home furnishing store, has announced the appointment of Lowe and Partners Malaysia as its regional creative agency. This follows the attention-getting, business-building work done by …
Lowe Malaysia Now IKEA’s Regional Creative Agency Read MoreSaab Cars Returns to China
Swedish carmaker Saab will kick off a collaboration with China Automobile Trading to distribute its cars, including the 9-5 sedan and 9-4X, in the Middle Kingdom. General Motors, which sold …
Saab Cars Returns to China Read MoreThree Swedes and a Dane at Black Mountain
Europe captain Colin Montgomerie brought in newcomer Rhys Davies and experienced Dane Thomas Bjorn to complete his team for next month’s defence of the Royal Trophy against Asia, organisers said …
Three Swedes and a Dane at Black Mountain Read MoreThai Couple Picked Almost Bt160,000 in Debt
Despite working hard in the berry orchards of Sweden, Chaiyaphum resident Khamnoon Narkkham and his wife returned to Thailand in October with only Bt200 in their pockets and almost Bt160,000 …
Thai Couple Picked Almost Bt160,000 in Debt Read MoreSuccessful Swedish Cholera Vaccine Trial Completed
The National Institute for Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) in India has successfully completed the trial of an Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) here on Saturday. In 2006, the NICED reformulated …
Successful Swedish Cholera Vaccine Trial Completed Read MoreThais and Swedes Side by Side
For a technician to become certified to work on Gripen C/Ds, long theoretical and practical training is required, divided into two phases. During the first six months, a theoretical course …
Thais and Swedes Side by Side Read MoreSwedish Version of Syjuco’s ‘Ilustrado’ Launched
Multi-awarded Filipino writer Miguel Syjuco recently launched the Swedish version of his book “Ilustrado” in Stockholm. Balitang Europe reported that this is the 15th time that his book was translated …
Swedish Version of Syjuco’s ‘Ilustrado’ Launched Read MoreSwedish Firm to go Into Hydro Power
A Swedish firm plans to put up hydro power plants in Nueva Ecija and Mindoro with a combined capacity of 71 megawatts. Jan Pettersson, director of North Investors AB, said …
Swedish Firm to go Into Hydro Power Read MoreSwede Dies While Snorkelling With Wife
A Swedish tourist was found to have died as he snorkelled with a party of visitors off Lanta Yai island in Krabi around 2pm on Wednesday, writes PhuketWan. He was …
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Magical Christmas Party in Beijing
Text and Photo by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Beijing Chapter organized the Christmas Party on 4 December at Radisson Blu Hotel. The evening started …
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Swedish Christmas Dinner at Stable Lodge
The Swedish Christmas Dinner 2010 was organized by The Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce at Stable Lodge Restaurant on 15 December. Around 40 guests gathered up in friendly atmosphere. The …
Swedish Christmas Dinner at Stable Lodge Read MoreIkea to Double Chinese Stores by 2015
Swedish furniture giant Ikea announced plans to more than double the number of stores it has in mainland China in the next five years, state media reported on Thursday. Ikea …
Ikea to Double Chinese Stores by 2015 Read MoreFestive Lucia Celebration at the Swedish Residence in Singapore
Photo: Sara WallinAround a hundred people took part in the celebration of Lucia at the Swedish Residence on Thursday, 9 of December. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe warmly welcomed all the Sweden-friends …
Festive Lucia Celebration at the Swedish Residence in Singapore Read MoreIngemar Dolfe held reception for Singaporean submarine sailors
Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe hosted a reception at the Swedish Residence for around 60 Singaporean submarine sailors involved in the close submarine collaboration between Sweden and Singapore. The majority of the …
Ingemar Dolfe held reception for Singaporean submarine sailors Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy Launched “The Nobel Banquets”
Photo: Sara WallinOn 8 December 2010 the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore launched a book “The Nobel Banquets”. Ambassador Ingemar Dolfe and Professor Tommy Koh spoke before an audience of …
The Swedish Embassy Launched “The Nobel Banquets” Read MoreProfessional Beach Volleyball Training in Thailand
In what must be the job of their dreams, Swedish beach volleyball professionals Bjorn Berg and Simon Dahl have signed on an agreement with travel agency Resia in setting up …
Professional Beach Volleyball Training in Thailand Read More26 Thai Berry Pickers Stranded in Sweden
The blueberry-picking season has come and gone, but a group of 156 Thai blueberry pickers still hasn’t been paid by their boss. Angry and defiant, 26 of the workers won’t …
26 Thai Berry Pickers Stranded in Sweden Read MoreCream of Asia Compete at Black Mountain
The top players from Asia are set to end their seasons at the Asian Tour finale at the Black Mountain Masters in Thailand.With the Order of Merit title already won …
Cream of Asia Compete at Black Mountain Read MoreRembrandt Hotel & Towers joins ScandAsia.com’s Local Guide listings
Rembrandt Hotel has launched an online marketing campaign with the help of Scandasia.com, Asia’s most influential Scandinavian-centric travel, lifestyle and business news portal.The campaign promotes Rembrandts latest ventures into social media, …
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Viking Wheelers on Annual Tour
Text by Henrik Friis Sunday, 5th December Ride 70K Around Sakhon Nakhon Water Reservoir The 2010 Viking ride started officially on 5th December at 6.30 hrs when the 5 Vikings, …
Viking Wheelers on Annual Tour Read MoreOslo the Worlds Most Expensive – Bangkok Second Cheapest
The Norwegian capital was the most expensive city of the 32 surveyed in PriceRunner’s International Price Comparison survey, topping the list for the fourth year running. The survey found that …
Oslo the Worlds Most Expensive – Bangkok Second Cheapest Read MoreSuicide Bombing in Stockholm Kills One
The fatal blast occurred just minutes after a car exploded on another nearby street sending two people to hospital. Roughly ten minutes before the explosions, Swedish news agency TT received …
Suicide Bombing in Stockholm Kills One Read MoreFinnair Strike Ends, But Flights Still Grounded
A ten-day-old strike by Finnair’s cabin crew workers has ended, but any hopes for normal service on the Tallinn-Helsinki route have been dashed by severe weather.The strike, which began at …
Finnair Strike Ends, But Flights Still Grounded Read MoreSwedes Convicted of Fraud in Thailand on the Run
Goran Lundgren and Birgitta Eklund Mickelsson, both 57, were convicted in 2009 by the Stockholm District Court to two and a half years in prison and more than a million …
Swedes Convicted of Fraud in Thailand on the Run Read MoreNegotiations Resume in Finnair Dispute
The strike by Finnair flight attendants is continuing, negotiations aimed at ending the stoppage resumed on Thursday morning. The Finnish Cabin Crew Union SLSY voiced cautious optimism that the dispute …
Negotiations Resume in Finnair Dispute Read MorePregnant Thai Woman With Swedish Boyfriend Hangs Herself
At 4.00pm on Tuesday Pattaya Police Investigator Lieutenant Phitak Nernsaeng was notified that a Thai woman had hung herself at a house in Central Pattaya. A police team and the …
Pregnant Thai Woman With Swedish Boyfriend Hangs Herself Read MoreApax in Talks to Buy ISS for $8.5bn
London-based private equity group Apax Partners has entered exclusive talks to buy ISS, the Danish cleaning, security and catering group, in a potential $8.5bn deal that would be the biggest …
Apax in Talks to Buy ISS for $8.5bn Read MoreSwedish Windpower Booms in China
Swedish wind projects in China now bigger than entire Swedish wind power sector, carbon credit trader said.Swedish carbon credit trader Tricorona said Wednesday that its installed capacity of wind power …
Swedish Windpower Booms in China Read MoreVolvo Truck CEO to Resign Next Year
“My years at Volvo have been a fantastic period in my life and this is by no means a light-hearted decision, but at some point it’s time to leave”, Leif …
Volvo Truck CEO to Resign Next Year Read MoreSwedish Company Buys Thai Refrigeration Operation
G & L Beijer AB of Sweden has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the assets in Carrier Corporation’s refrigeration wholesale operation in Thailand.The acquisition is a move forward …
Swedish Company Buys Thai Refrigeration Operation Read MoreEQT Takes Stake in Chinese Modern Metal
Sweden-based private equity group EQT has acquired 30 per cent of Chinese aluminium part manufacturer Modern Metal and Precision Holdings. EQT’s equity will be provided through a new share issue. …
EQT Takes Stake in Chinese Modern Metal Read MoreThe New Master Chef on the Block – Ebbe Vollmer
A new star chef of high calibre has arrived to Singapore, and more precisely to the fine dining restaurant Jaan, and for once stemming from Sweden! Swissotel The Stamford Singapore …
The New Master Chef on the Block – Ebbe Vollmer Read More+plus / Cambodia / China / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Ericsson Chairman Announces Resignation
Ericsson chairman Michael Treschow informed the Swedish telecommunications firm on Monday that he will resign from his post next year or in 2012, the company announced in a statement. Treschow …
Ericsson Chairman Announces Resignation Read MoreBjörn Tarras-Wahlberg Marries in Thailand
The 67-year-old Secretary General of the World Taxpayers Association, Björn Tarras-Wahlberg, has married 41-year-old thai Pancahnok in Thailand. Pancahnok is a well-known TV reporter in Thailand working for Thai Channel …
Björn Tarras-Wahlberg Marries in Thailand Read MoreVolvo’s Owner Geely Now Selling Cars Online
China’s Geely Automobile Holdings, the new owner of Swedish car maker Volvo, will start selling vehicles on China’s largest retail website Taobao later this month. The online store, which was …
Volvo’s Owner Geely Now Selling Cars Online Read MoreTwo Cambodian Phone Operators Merge
Two Cambodian mobile phone companies announced Monday they would merge their operations, the first of a number of consolidations expected in the country’s overcrowded mobile telecoms market.Latelz Co Ltd, a …
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