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On 10 June 2007 the Inspector General of Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate, Minister Tran Van Truyen is to lead a high-ranking official delegation to visit Sweden and the Netherlands to explore …
Vietnam’s Senior Officials Take a Field Trip to Sweden Read MoreActing on behalf of His Majesty the King of Sweden, the Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand H.E. Mr Jonas Hafström decorated H.E. Mr Anand Panyarachun with the degree Commander Grand …
Royal Swedish Decoration Awarded to H.E. Mr Anand Panyarachun Read MoreThree high-school students who cleaned up an oil spill on a river using fibres from a local kapok tree have won first prize in a national environment contest. Phan Phuoc …
Vietnam’s Students Represent for Swedish Environment Contest Read MoreAs a leading IT solutions provider of broadband network infrastructure to the telecommunications industry, DMX will further strengthen its position within the digital interactive value added services by offering Operax …
Operax and DMX Technologies Committ to Asian Market Read MoreTo put this statement in action, Pangrekar introduced two ambassadors to a local education department official recently to symbolically commence Ericsson Philippines’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity in the area …
Ericsson Supports More Money for Philippine’s Education Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), the Vietnam Film Institute and the HCM City House of Culture and Cinema will jointly organise a directing programme for teenagers from 11 to 18 …
SIDA Offers a Directing Programme Read MoreThe Thai government reckons that Sweden is willing to hand over information about militant Muslims in the country to Thailand’s military junta, according to Thai newspaper The Nation. However, Swedish …
Thailand Misinterpreted Sweden Read MoreOn behalf of the Swedish government, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency has granted US$2 million to the Philippines’s government to boost tax collection on May 30, 2007.“This grant will …
Swedish Grant US$2M to Boost Philippines’s Tax Collection Read MoreIn the attempt to reduce the use of fossil fuels by 2020, Sweden is eyeing on Indonesia for its supplies in cheap and green biofuel for motor as told by the …
Sweden Looks to Indonesia for Biofuel Read MoreAt the meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh congratulated the outgoing ambassador for his diplomatic achievements in the Lao PDR. The Prime Minister said that …
Swedish Ambassador Bids Farewell to Laos’ PM Read MoreRamboll Natura, a programme of the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Asian Institute of Technology Center in Vietnam (AITCV) held a five-day workshop in Hanoi starting from May 28 …
SIDA Held Workshop on How to Build a Green Future Read MoreSweden is the second after Maldives to have opened a virtual embassy in Second Life, the internet reality world inhabited by computer-generated residents, to provide information about Sweden to the …
Welcome to the Virtual Swedish Embassy Read MoreBroström has been present in Asia since 1998 and gradually built up a product tanker operation based on vessels in the 40,000 to 50,000 dwt range from its office in …
Broström Expands Further in Asia Read MoreDesigners should look into consumers’ needs and not rely purely on the technical idea of designing a product that does not fulfil their needs, says Henrik Otto.He said the approach …
Sweden’s Design Urges Malaysia to Innovate Based on Consumers’ Needs Read More“For over 60 years, Saab has had a rich history of innovation and technological breakthroughs. That’s how they’ve created such successful cars today,” says Ong Lay Ling, Managing Director of …
Saab’s New Print Campaign in Singapore Read MoreMillicom, a subsidiary of Sweden’s Kinnevik group, wants to cooperate with the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to establish the International MobiFone Company to invest in Cuba as announced …
Millicom Plans to Cooperate with MobiFone Read MoreDirector-General for Trade at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Anders Ahnlid, visited Bangkok for the annual meeting in the Joint Cooperation Committee under the Joint Plan of Action between …
Anders Ahnlid Attended Annual Meeting in Thailand Read MoreThe 2007 Stockholm Water Industry Award will be presented to PUB Singapore for its holistic approach to water resources management which made water use sustainable for different sectors of society …
2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award Goes to PUB Singapore Read MoreDuring his visit, which began 25 May 2005, Tolgfors was scheduled to meet with his Indonesian counterpart Mari Elka Pangestu, to discuss ways to improve trade and investment between the …
Sweden Trade Minister to Visit Indonesia Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), the Ministry of Health and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee organized a meeting in Hanoi on May 25, 2007 to mark the …
SIDA Supports Vietnam’s National Non-Smoking Week Read MoreThe focus of the Minister’s trip in South East Asia (Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia) is discussions on trade policy (the free trade agreement EU-ASEAN and WTO) and trade and investment …
Swedish Minister Visits Singapore Read MoreFor 7 years Swedish citizen, Christina Gustafsson, has been jailed in Manila. She misses Sweden, nothing else, because she hardly remembers the outside world. Why?Smuggling narcotics is a serious crime …
Behind Bars and Missing Sweden Read MoreDo you know what a music band, 3G-String, and Ericsson Thailand has in common? Well, they are both run by a Swedish executive, Hans O Karlsson. Karlsson is Ericsson Thailand’s president and country …
Karlsson and His 3G-String Read MoreAs 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 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 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 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