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As expected by the media, Jonas Hafstrom has been named by the government as the new Swedish ambassador to the USA without going through a recruitment procedure.Current Swedish ambassador to …
New Post of Swedish Ambassador to Thailand under Criticism Read MoreBetween 1 June to 31 August 2007, the Embassy will only be open in the mornings as follow:Monday-Friday09.00-12.00For more information please contact the Embassy. http://www.swedenabroad.se/Start____7360.aspx
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore Changes Opening Hours Read MoreEvery time furniture giant Ikea sells an Ensta or Jokkmokk dining set in Malaysia, Datuk Kimble Yao hears cash registers ring. One in three pine dining sets Ikea Damansara sells …
Malaysia’s Furniture Exporter Banks on RM900m Ikea Deal Read MoreThe Thai Foreign Ministry has been closely monitoring the movements of Thais allegedly involved in Thailand’s southern unrest in Europe, particularly in Sweden, ministry spokesman Tharit Chalungvat was quoted by …
Thai Government’s Monitoring Exiled Rebels in Sweden Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) has selected three Vietnamese theatres, HCM City’s Drama Theatre and the Small Stage Theatre and Hanoi’s Youth Theatre, to implement a project titled Children’s …
SIDA Supports Theatrical Project for Disadvantaged Children in Vietnam Read MoreA Sweden – Vietnam Cooperation Agreement to support legal and judicial reforms in Vietnam was signed in Hanoi on April 25, 2007 in presence of the Swedish Minister for International …
Sweden Supports Legal Sector in Vietnam Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy in Hanoi co-hosted on May 16, 2007 a “Workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the importance of trade unions” with Vietnam’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) …
Swedish Embassy Held Workshop on Trade Union Read More“Sweden has had a huge involvement in Laos since the end of the Vietnam War and I think it stems from our interest in the politics of that war. It …
Interview with Chargé d’Affairs AnnLis Åberg: The Swedish Presence in Laos Read MoreThe semiannual church service for the Swedish community in Vientiane was held on Saturday May 19 at The International School. The Swedish priest in Bangkok, Lennart Hamark, had traveled to …
Service and Singing in The Swedish Community in Vientiane Read MorePrime Minister Nguyen Vinh Trong was having open discussions on May 18 in Hanoi with international donors in an attempt to fight corruption. The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Rolf Bergman, …
Deputy PM Holds Corruption Talks with International Donors Read MoreMaria and Andreas are leaving the Swedish School in Vientiane after 2 years of service. They will be replaced by Ola and Anna who will arrive in Vientiane around July. …
New Teachers at The Swedish School in Vientiane Read MoreSwedish businesspeople in the Swedish Trade Council have shown interest for investment in Aceh province to Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, chief of Aceh-Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Board (BRR), during his visit in …
Swedish Businesspeople Wish to Invest in Aceh Read MoreThree burglars broke into Renato Petruzzi’s house on 16 May 2007 according to Lumpini Police Station. A loyal housekeeper, Suwat Cokejinda, bravely fought back caused one burglar dead and another …
Swedish Business Man’s House Got Robbed Read MoreThe Swedish Embassy in Bangkok was on Wednesday evacuated as a precaution after an earthquake, estimated at 5.7-magnitude, occurred at the Burma-Laos border, 57 km away from Chiang Rai at …
Embassy Evacuated After Earthquake Read MoreThe SEB bank that usually is located in Singapore – among other places – visited Bangkok on May 10th in order to host an event for its present and potential …
SEB event: An Economic Outlook for the Corporate Gypsies Read MorePacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) said its Asia-Pacific Tourism Forecasts 2007-2009 showed eighteen Asia-Pacific destinations are expected to gain more than US$110 billion in tourism revenue over the next three …
Swedish Ranked Thailand As Top Holiday Destination Read MoreSwedish furniture giant IKEA has won top honours by the Building & Construction Authority (BCA) Universal Design Awards for the Built Environment in Singapore for its unique shopping cart that …
IKEA Won Top Awards in Singapore Read MoreChildren in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will get to see the best of European children’s films for free during the Vietnamese European Children’s film festival which will take …
Free European Children’s Films on Screen in Vietnam Read MoreThe Improving Life: The design of Swedish innovation was officially opened on May 9 2007 with number of Swedish key persons and key members of the media present to listen …
Learning more about Swedish Innovations Read MoreA book entitled “A Vietnam in Common With Us” which was written by Ake Kilander, features activities by a support Vietnam campaign in Sweden over the 1965-1975 period has been …
Book about Anti-Vietnam War Movement in Sweden Published Read MoreMalaysian Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister, Ahmad Husni Mohd Hanadzlah, will visit Denmark and Sweden from May 5-15 to boost trade and attract more investment. Together with the visit, …
Malaysian Trade Visit to Denmark and Sweden Read MoreSwedish telecommunications solutions provider Ericsson will help the Philippine operator SMART enhance the switching capacity of its satellite-based telephony network, called SMART Link. Under the agreement, Ericsson will install its Mobile …
Ericsson to Boost Satellite-based Telephony Network in the Philippines Read MoreYou can say that Tasty Thai is a very first franchise Thai fast food concept with self counter-service restaurants. The kick part is that the idea started by a Swedish …
Tasty Thai – A Healthy Business Opportunity Read MoreHenrik Olsson is not much of a city guy, instead he prefer living in a quiet country side where everything is not so busy and overtake by capitalism or tall …
Small Hotel with a Big Heart Read MoreMalaysian Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ahmad Husni Mohd Hanadzlah will lead a trade mission to visit the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden next month, local media reported Monday. The …
Malaysian Trade Mission to Visit Denmark and Sweden Read MoreJonas Hafström, Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand, has according to several news reports in Sweden been picked to be the next Ambasador of Sweden to USA. The job as Ambassador …
Jonas Hafström Next Ambassador to US Read MoreBertil Andersson has always been fond of speed like the fast biochemical reactions occurring in nerves that capitvated him while he was an undergraduate. It was until he met his supervisor …
Bertil Andersson Holds Top Post at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore Read More“I actually enjoy the ceremonies in Thailand more than I used to enjoy marrying a couple off in Sweden”, says Lennart Hamark, the Swedish priest of The Scandinavian Church in …
Swedish Beach Blessings in Thailand are Booming: “I still do!” Read MoreNot only tour agents and travelers from Sweden, but also Scandinavia on March 22-25 had opportunities to take a closer look on Indonesian traditions and buy travel packages from Indonesian …
Indonesia Showcases in Travel Fair in Sweden Read MoreA Swedish company Alfa Laval, a provider of heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling technologies, has received some purchase agreements, approximately SEK 50 million, from a Vietnamese ship builder.“Vietnam …
Swedish Alfa Laval Takes Steps in Vietnamese Fast Growing Marine Sector Read MoreHans O. Karlsson, Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd., was elected as the new President of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce during the 2007 Annual General Meeting at the Conrad Hotel, Bangkok on the …
New President of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Read MoreThe Annual General Meeting 2007 of Swedish Business Associations (SBA) took place on March 22 at Shangri-La Hotel in Indonesia. All voting members concluded this year AGM by summing up …
SBA New Board after AGM 2007 Read MoreSwedish Business Association of Singapore (SBAS) Annual General Meeting 2007 was held on March 21 at The Tanglin Club with unchanged top positions.SBAS President Jan Djerf was re-appointed to take …
SBAS Annual General Meeting 2007 Read MoreThe World Bank (WB) has approved a US $50 million interest-free credit to support the Vietnamese government’s efforts to reduce poverty among its ethic minorities and communities in remote and …
Sweden and Finland to Co-finance World Bank’s Project in Vietnam Read MoreVolvo Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden-based AB Volvo Group, sees strong demand for trucks and prime movers in a market and expects this year sales of 350 units, worth …
Volvo Malaysia Forecasts Sales for 2007 Read MoreThe Swedish Trade Council in Ho Chi Minh City sees an increased interest in Vietnam from Swedish companies. To meet the demand STC will deploy more resources to consulting activities. …
Swedish Trade Council sees increased interest in Vietnam Read MoreA new collaboration initiated by SENSA (Swedish Environmental Secretariat for Asia) with SIWI (Swedish International Water Institute) is to organize a study trip for participants in ADB’s Working Group on …
Sweden Organizes Study Trip from the Mekong to the Baltic Read MoreOn 12 and 14 March seminars were held in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, titled Swedish Knowledge Economy, From Natural Resources to High-Technology, was organized by the Thai Public Policy Development …
Thailand Seeks Swedish Inspiration for Development Read MoreChemicals inspectors from Indonesia, Cambodia, China, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand are visiting the Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate for three weeks this March. The 27 inspectors represent the chemicals inspections authorities …
Handling Chemicals The Swedish Way Read MoreMalaysia has request tour operators from Sweden to include Penang and Langkawi in Their tour packages to Thailand.Tourism Deputy Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai said this would be a …
New Malaysian Airline to Bring More Tourists from Sweden Read MoreDenmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Per Stig Møller on Wednesday, March 14 recommended Thai government to use carrot-and-stick measures to deal with the insurgency in the deep south of Thailand, …
Carrot-and-Stick for Deep South Situation, Suggested Danish Diplomat Read MoreA 19-year-old Swedish girl, Marion Vik from Malmo, two weeks ago met her Malaysian Chinese father, after taking out all her savings and starting her journey half world from Sweden, …
From Sweden to Malaysia to Meet “Who is Part of Me” Read MoreThailand again on March 5 was honored as “World’s Best Tourist Country” in the prestigious annual Grand Travel Award by Travel News, the Swedish Travel publication, according to the Tourism …
Swedes Prefer Thailand and Singapore Airlines Read More“Once again Indonesia has been struck by disasters and once again many of its people have experienced hardship. On behalf of the Swedish Government I wish to convey my sincere …
Sweden Sends Aid and Condolences to Indonesia Read More“Swedish bosses have more international experience than their Nordic neighbors”, says an advertisement made by an Icelandic advertising agency. The text in itself is not offensive, but these days, the …
Swedish Bosses See More G-strings Read MoreNguyen Van Yeu, the National Assembly’s Deputy Chairman of Vietnam, on February 5 marked his appreciation towards Sweden’s cooperation in nation development of Vietnam during an official visit of the …
Vietnam Appreciates Swedish Help and Hopes for Further Ties Read MoreSweden has actively supported the efforts to reach sustainable peace in the conflict-affected areas of Mindanao, southern Philippines, ever since a peace agreement between the Government of Philippines (GRP) and …
Swedish String in Philippines’ Peace Cords Read MoreThe Linnaeus Essay Competition awarding ceremony was held on February 22, 2007 at the Swedish Residence. The first prize was given to Mr. Jonah Stevens Brocka from the Lyceum of …
Linnaeus Essay Competition Awarding Ceremony Read MoreVolvo Car (Thailand) Ltd. aims to expand sales in automobile market in Thailand for 1,000 units in the year 2007, according to Robert Norman who takes a helm as a …
Volvo Thailand Sets Goal for 2007 Read MoreA Swedish man was arrested Wednesday morning in Pattaya for illegal medicine trade. Among the evidence collected in the home of the Swede, was morphine based pain killers, antibiotics and …
Swedish Man Arrested for Illegal Medicine Export Read More