A Swedish Piece of Paradise
32 year old Johan Bratt has set up a life for himself at the tropical island of Perhentian. With immense experience and a high level of education, he runs the …
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Help to Stranded Travelers
Travelers stranded in South East Asia due to the ashes from the volcanic eruption on Iceland may contact their nearest embassy for assistance with the services offered by the Consular …
Help to Stranded Travelers Read MoreSwedish Hero Dies Rescuing Thai Boy
Thomas Isaksen 39 years from Sweden, died on 19 April 2010 in Paliang in Trang Province in Thailand while trying to rescue his neighbours 3 year old son, Mio, who …
Swedish Hero Dies Rescuing Thai Boy Read MoreSwedish Dancers Stranded in Bangkok
The volcano eruption in Iceland now also affects the culture world. Just now a dance theatre from Southern Sweden is stranded in Bangkok, reports Folkbladet.The ash cloud that pours from …
Swedish Dancers Stranded in Bangkok Read MoreClose to 200 Passengers Stranded in Bangkok Airport
Close to 200 passengers are stranded in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, according to Nirun Teeranartsin, Suvarnabhumi Airport director.“Since the eruption, we have had 115 …
Close to 200 Passengers Stranded in Bangkok Airport Read MoreNew Owners of STYLE:NORDIC
Located in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Singapore and covering an area of 200 square meters, STYLE:NORDIC is packed with all kinds of exclusive Scandinavian design. There are rows …
New Owners of STYLE:NORDIC Read MoreAll Scandinavian Airports Closed
The European airports closes in a row as the Icelandic ashcloud spread over Europe. The particles from the ashcloud can make the aircraft engines to put out, and therefore the authorities …
All Scandinavian Airports Closed Read MoreThe Swedish Export Credit Guarantee Board visits Jakarta
“Swedish companies have a growing interest in Indonesia,” says Ambassador of Sweden, H. E. Ewa Polano. The visit of the Export Credits Guarantee Board shows the growing importance that is …
The Swedish Export Credit Guarantee Board visits Jakarta Read MoreWounded Protesters Tell Their Stories
I visited some of the wounded red shirts in one of the hospitals, where they are being treated today. I asked them to tell me, what happened to them, how …
Wounded Protesters Tell Their Stories Read MoreThe Story about the Birds and the Bees
Text Maria Luhr / SWEA Singapore SWEA Singapore arranged a lecture for parents with children approaching their teenage years. The subject for the evening was how to address children about …
The Story about the Birds and the Bees Read MorePhotos: Red Shirts Fighting Thai Soldiers
ScandAsia is not a news channel when it comes to news of non-Scandinavian nature. Still, the photos I took while covering the bloody battle Saturday night between soldiers and Red …
Photos: Red Shirts Fighting Thai Soldiers Read MoreState of Emergency Not Affect Foreigners
Restrictions on freedom of assembly and freedom of speech under the state of emergency declared by Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday will not affect foreigners living in Thailand …
State of Emergency Not Affect Foreigners Read MoreHanoi People Tasted Italian Salmon With “A Swedish Touch”
The Ambassador of Sweden Mr Rolf Bergman celebrated Easter Evening with six of his colleagues by attending the Ambassadors’ Cooking Contest at an Italian restaurant in downtown Hanoi. This was …
Hanoi People Tasted Italian Salmon With “A Swedish Touch” Read MoreFirst Secretary: Equality Begins in The Kitchen
First Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, Ms Elsa Håstard promoted Sweden’s values on gender equality at a training workshop opened in Hanoi recently, which focuses on the …
First Secretary: Equality Begins in The Kitchen Read MoreQueen Silvia of Sweden Visiting Thailand
H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived Thailand yesterday Wednesday 7 April 2010 for a personal visit with an aim to spend some time at a Scout- and Childhoodproject in the Eastern Seaboard …
Queen Silvia of Sweden Visiting Thailand Read MoreState of Emergency Declared in and around Bangkok
Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday evening 7 April 2010 declared a state of emergency under the executive degree for administration in emergency situations in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and some …
State of Emergency Declared in and around Bangkok Read MoreCentre for Corporate Social Responsibility to be set up in Beijing
In connection with the visit to Sweden by China’s Vice President Xi Jinping, the Government announced the establishment of a Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Embassy in Beijing. …
Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility to be set up in Beijing Read MoreThai- Singaporian Truck Dealer Sues Volvo
A Singaporian owned Thai truck dealer is suing Sweden’s Volvo Group for 10.5 billion baht (S$453 million) in damages for unlawfully terminating two contracts, a spokesman said on Wednesday. Nissan …
Thai- Singaporian Truck Dealer Sues Volvo Read MoreThaksin Stayed in Sweden Several Days
Thaksin has been staying in Sweden for several days since he left the UAE. He came on Saturday after the UAE had asked him til leave. The Swedish Ministry for …
Thaksin Stayed in Sweden Several Days Read MoreGeely Pledges Major Volvo Capital Boost
Chinese car maker Zhejiang Geely Holding has vowed to pump an extra $900 million dollars into Volvo Cars on top of the $1.8 billion purchase price in a bid to …
Geely Pledges Major Volvo Capital Boost Read MoreEricsson Takes Home Massive Chinese Orders
Ericsson has signed two massive orders worth a combined $1.8 billion from China Mobile and China Unicom, according to a statement from the Swedish telecom company. Ericsson said it had …
Ericsson Takes Home Massive Chinese Orders Read MoreElderly Swedish Tourist Dies After Revival Bid on Phuket Beach
An elderly Swedish tourist died in Patong Hospital Sunday despite efforts to resuscitate her on the beach at Kata. She had been pulled from the water after collapsing in the …
Elderly Swedish Tourist Dies After Revival Bid on Phuket Beach Read MoreYoung Swede Dies in Bali Volcano Accident
A Swedish tourist has died after falling 150 metres into the crater of an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali.The 25-year-old man slipped as he tried to peer …
Young Swede Dies in Bali Volcano Accident Read MoreSweden Did Not Ask Thaksin to Leave
The Swedish Foreign Ministry confirms that the Thai Government on Monday did request the Swedish government to ask Thaksin Shinawatra to leave Sweden. But Sweden did not ask him to …
Sweden Did Not Ask Thaksin to Leave Read MoreThe Global Economic Crisis and Pancakes
Text Margareta Olsson, Acting Secretary of Swedish Association of Hua Hin About 80 people were present when Svenskföreningen i Hua Hin had invited SEB Private Bank Singapore to the monthly …
The Global Economic Crisis and Pancakes Read MoreNederman Buys Dantherm Filtration
The Swedish company Nederman Holding has bought the filtration business of Dantherm for 280 Mill. Danish kroner. After the acquisition is completed, the merged company will be the global market …
Nederman Buys Dantherm Filtration Read MoreVolvo Cars Sold to Zhejiang Geely
Volvo on Sunday confirmed that Zheijang Geely, a Chinese carmaker, had signed the deal to buy Volvo from US auto giant Ford.“I can confirm that a final agreement on the …
Volvo Cars Sold to Zhejiang Geely Read MoreSix Scandinavians to Observe the Philippine Election in May
A delegation from the United States, Europe and Asia will watch the Philippines’ first automated elections in May and report their findings to the United Nations and other international bodies, …
Six Scandinavians to Observe the Philippine Election in May Read MoreSwedish Flag Burned at Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
A Swedish flag was set alight outside the country’s embassy in Malaysia on Friday as protesters gathered to demand action be taken against cartoonist Lars Vilks and newspapers that published …
Swedish Flag Burned at Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreUPDATE: IKEA Opens in Bangkok 3rd November
Tom Huzell, Managing Director of Ikano Singapore confirms that IKEA will open in Bangkok, Thailand the 3rd November 2011. The land filling is beginning next week and the construction …
UPDATE: IKEA Opens in Bangkok 3rd November Read MoreSwedish Commander Visited Singapore
The Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF), General Sverker Goranson was in Singapore for an introductory visit from Sunday 21th to Wednesday 24th March. On Monday 22th, he …
Swedish Commander Visited Singapore Read MoreSwedish Importer to Sell Thailand’s Largest Beer in Europe
Which brand is Thailand’s largest beer brand? LEO BeerWho will introduce LEO Beer in Europe? Galatea Spirits AB!Surprised? Well, you are not alone. First surprise is how the quite young …
Swedish Importer to Sell Thailand’s Largest Beer in Europe Read MoreJan Ornert to Give Malaysia Presentation at TUR2010
TUR2010 is Sweden’s largest Travel and Tourist Fair and will again be held at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on March 25-28. On the first two days, the fair is open …
Jan Ornert to Give Malaysia Presentation at TUR2010 Read MoreHard Rocking Jazz in Bangkok
Five Scandinavians Friday night entertained around 100 Thais at Mingles Pub and Restaurant at the Atrium Hotel at Petchburi Road in Bangkok. The band was the Swedish-Danish-Norwegian JazzKamikaze, which plays …
Hard Rocking Jazz in Bangkok Read MorePattaya Bar Girl Woes Cause Swede’s Attempted Suicide
At approximately 4:00pm on Saturday, police Captain Kriengkrai Buakla (Pattaya Police Investigator) was called to a room at the Sanya Apartments in Soi Bua Khow, South Pattaya. The report was …
Pattaya Bar Girl Woes Cause Swede’s Attempted Suicide Read MoreThai-Danish Club, Danish Women’s Network and Thai-Swedish Chamber Postpone Annual General Meetings
All above mentioned organisations in Thailand have postponed their annual general meeting (AGM) this year. ScandAsia asked them why. The Chairman of the Thai-Danish Club, mr. Somsiri explains that they …
Thai-Danish Club, Danish Women’s Network and Thai-Swedish Chamber Postpone Annual General Meetings Read MoreFlying Scandinavians on Ice in Bangkok
At the fifth floor in a huge shopping mall right in the centre of the hot metropolis Bangkok you find a sports centre with the floor covered in ice. Meet …
Flying Scandinavians on Ice in Bangkok Read MoreNew Scandinavian Society Malaysia Committee Formed
After the Annual General Meeting on the 27th February a new committee was formed. See the list of new committee members below: Honorary President – Lisbeth Barclay, (DK) Vice President …
New Scandinavian Society Malaysia Committee Formed Read MoreIce Hockey in The City of Angels
Hockey players from Russia, Austria, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo together with Scandinavian expats will Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March play on the ice venue at the 5th floor at Big …
Ice Hockey in The City of Angels Read MoreSWEA Celebrates 10 Years Annivarsary in Bangkok
Text and Photo by Kia Brodin-Olsson SWEA Bangkok held its annual meeting at Rembrandt hotel on 11 February 2010. We had the honour of having our Regional chairman Madeleine …
SWEA Celebrates 10 Years Annivarsary in Bangkok Read MoreScandinavian Embassies in Thailand: It Is Not Over
Sunday, 14 March began large demonstrations in central Bangkok with the participation of about 100,000 demonstrators. It is not known how long the protests will continue, that becomes clear when …
Scandinavian Embassies in Thailand: It Is Not Over Read MoreSwedish Iron Road Mobile Technology Signs Agreement with Indonesia Muhammadiyah Center
The Muhammadiyah Center has signed an agreement with Swedish Iron Road in order to use VMS to send videos out to their members. The videos will be sent out 2-3 …
Swedish Iron Road Mobile Technology Signs Agreement with Indonesia Muhammadiyah Center Read MoreMalaysia Slams Sweden Over Cartoons
The Malaysian foreign minister has asked Sweden to take action against newspapers which reprinted a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog last week.“Malaysia strongly denounces …
Malaysia Slams Sweden Over Cartoons Read MoreNew Danish and Swedish initiative to address climate change impacts
With support from among others Swedish SIDA and Danish DANIDA, Cambodia has recently launched a fresh initiative aimed at tackling the challenges posed by climate change to support sustainable development …
New Danish and Swedish initiative to address climate change impacts Read MoreNordic Development Fund to Help Laos Fight Climate Change
Laos is to receive grants of $3.1 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Nordic Development Fund to help the country become more climate resilient in the face …
Nordic Development Fund to Help Laos Fight Climate Change Read MoreTiger Airways to Increase Flights to Krabi, Hat Yai and Phuket
Tiger Airways is to increase its services to Thailand. Starting from 20 April 2010, the low cost airline will fly daily from Singapore to Krabi and Hat Yai. This is …
Tiger Airways to Increase Flights to Krabi, Hat Yai and Phuket Read MoreABB Opens New Factory in Vietnam
Press release from ABBABB has opened a new facility for manufacturing power products in Vietnam, as the country builds and strengthens its electricity network to meet rising demand created by …
ABB Opens New Factory in Vietnam Read MoreSweden and Malaysia Met in Putrajaya
Text Nam News Network The Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Kohilan Pillay did Wednesday meet with his Swedish colleague Frank Belfrag in Putrajaya, according to Nam News Network.The ministers discussed the …
Sweden and Malaysia Met in Putrajaya Read MoreSwedish Victory in Singapore
10.03.2010 | news Jan Tommy Fosse | photos Stein Mangersnes The annual Swedish – Norwegian sports day in Singapore took place on Saturday march 6th. This year the event was …
Swedish Victory in Singapore Read MoreChina Denies Spying After Uighur Jailed in Sweden
China on Tuesday denied allegations of spying after a Swedish court sentenced a Uighur man to prison for passing information about a community of Uighur refugees to Chinese agents. Babur …
China Denies Spying After Uighur Jailed in Sweden Read More