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Olof Skoog Director General for Political Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden visited Indonesia on 11-14 October 2005 to discuss the latest development in Aceh. In Jakarta, Olof Skoog …
Swedish Political Aceh Visit Indonesia Read MoreForeigners who wish to apply for the free visit to Thailand to participate in the Tsunami Commemorative Ceremony on 26 December 2005 must provide a number of traumatic evidence to …
Traumatic Application for Tsunami Commemorative Ceremony Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Manila and International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Foreign Affairs, United Nations Country Team and the …
The Embassy Host a Seminar on Migration and Development Read MoreThe Swedish government’s commission for support and coordination after the tsunami, RSOS, has decided to grant 583 individuals, who are next of kin to Swedes that died in the December …
Tsunami memorials November and 26 December Read MoreA Swedish artificial ‘dog nose’ that instantly reveals drugs wherever it is used may revolutionize drug enforcement in Thailand. Last Wednesday did Thai drug enforcement officers perform a raid at …
Artificial ‘dog nose’ from Sweden employed in war against drugs Read MoreThe Government of Sweden decided on 5 October to provide debt relief to Indonesia. Resources freed by this decision are to be used for humanitarian and reconstruction needs following the …
Sweden Provides Debt Relief to Indonesia Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Malaysia Helena Sångeland accompanied by Malaysia’s Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah attended the officially opening of the Swedish Trade Council office (STC) in …
Swedish Trade Council Opened in Malaysia Read MoreA meeting place is open on Kata beach, Phuket, from 14 October 2005 onwards, and run by the Swedish Red Cross. The purpose is to offer a meeting point for Swedes …
Swedish Red Cross Staff Available on Kata, Phuket Read MoreSingapore’s Defense Ministry is considering to buy Sweden’s Vastergotland-class submarines which is planed to be retired from Royal Swedish Navy to replace some units in their navy, said on 29 …
Sweden’s Submarines is Considered Selling to Singapore Read MoreFilms from Denmark, Sweden and Finland will this year join the 15th European Union Film Festival in Singapore. The event will be run between 7 – 16 October at the …
Nordic Films in Singapore Read MoreVisiting Singapore on 4-7 October, Swedish award-winning Samulesson will be joined by Aquavit’s Executive Chef Nils Noren, a fellow Swedish who brings with him over fifteen years of culinary expertise …
Swedish Chef at Raffles Grill in Singapore Read MoreSwedish and the Philippine organizations jointly host the seminars tilted “Sweden as a Market for Filipino Exporters”. The seminars aim to inform local exporters of the current trends and opportunity …
Seminar on Sweden as a Market for Philippine Exports Read MoreSwedish government will be not attending the Tsunami memorial in Thailand as the Tsunami victim’s relatives have asked for privacy. “The relatives want to have a private, peaceful dignified ceremony …
Sweden to Stay Away from Tsunami Memorials in Thailand Read MoreSAS´s new General Manager for South East Asia expects within the coming year to be able to open a new direct flight to Stockholm. Next, he hopes to open a …
New SAS Manager With a Busy Agenda Read MoreDenmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway were reported on the website oilvoice.com, 24 September, that they are considering to investing in the Philippines’ renewable energy. The country’s emphasis on the development …
Nordic Countries Considering Energy Possibilities in Philippines Read MoreSweden`s Allt om Resor travel magazine awarded Thailand the “The World`s Best Charter Destination” accolade for summer 2005, announced on 1 September. Votes came from the magazine`s more than 200,000 …
Sweden and Denmark Awarded Thailand’s Tourism Read MoreNewly upgraded to a fully fledged private bank in June 2005 this year, SEB Private Bank now offers is accredited customers advisory services, regional equity brokerage, internet banking and offshore …
SEB- first to launch fully fledged Nordic Private Bank in Asia Read MoreSwedish Motors Corporation (SMC), the Volvo retail operations in the Bangkok metropolitan area, invited member of the Nordic community in Bangkok to a Norden Nordic Night at Volvo Sukhumvit showroom …
Swedish Motors Hosted Nordic Event in Thailand Read MoreThe Swedish ball bearings manufacturer SKF announced on Wednesday 14 September that it will erect a second factory next to its existing plant in Jakarta. Is the strong demand for …
SKF doubles capacity in Jakarta Read MoreSvenska Handelsbanken (Handelsbanken) has entered into an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank relating to cash management services in nine Asian countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, UAE …
Svenska Handelsbanken and Standard Chartered Join Hand in Asia Read MoreA writing contest about Sweden, the country and its people was launched on 31 August by The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations in collaboration with the Swedish …
Writing About Sweden Contest in Vietnam Read MoreThe Malaysian operator Maxis has entered an agreement with Ericsson to expand its 3G network and upgrade it to HSDPA, a technology that enables very high speed data downlink capacity …
Maxis signs deal with Ericsson for 3G upgrade Read MoreThe Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines in collaboration with Shang Cineplex co-host the European film festival “Cine Europa 8” between 22 Septemer-2 October, at the Shang Cineplex …
Swedish and Finnish Films Showcase in Philippines Read MoreHome furnishings giant Ikea on 1 September issued a recall of their power strip “Rabalder” sold in Singapore, and some European countries, that could give users electrical shocks. The power …
Ikea recalls three-outlet power strip Read MoreVisits to the headquarters of Ericsson, SKF and Volvo are tentatively scheduled for the Malaysian royal couple during their state visit to Sweden between 14 and 16 September. Crown Princess …
Swedish multinationals to receive Malaysian royals Read MoreEver since the tsunami on Boxing Day last year, a lot of tourists, especially Asian, have stayed away from the beaches that were hit. They have stayed away as they …
The Tsunami-ghosts have left the beaches of Thailand Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden and the National Library Board presents the “Life and Work Exhibition” of Astrid Lindgren, Famous Swedish writer of children’s books, at Woodlands Regional Library, Singapore. …
Astrid Lindgren’s Life and Work Exhibition at Woodland Library Read MoreComvik International Vietnam AB (CIVAB), the Swedish Telecom operator in Vietnam, and Swedish artists co-supports a10-day trip to Sweden titled “Arts Exchange-Path to Friendship and Understanding” for young blind Vietnamese …
Blind Vietnamese Kids’s Trip to Sweden Read MoreThe king of Malaysia, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, will travel to Sweden for an official state visit this month. The Swedish king and queen and government ministers will receive the …
Malaysian state visit mid September Read MoreOn odd robbery took place last week in Junsele, northern Sweden. When nine Thai blueberry pickers returned to their minivan for a break and load 40 kilo blueberries, six mean …
Thais robbed on 40 kilo blueberries Read MoreSome 200 Thai mechanics at the Swedish refinery Preem in Lysekil went on a wild strike on Thursday 1 September, reports regional and national press in Sweden. The cause is …
200 Thais on strike at Swedish refinery Read MoreSelecting a place to live is one of the biggest decisions you make when moving to South East Asia. If you have lived here for some time, finding a better …
Finding a Home in South East Asia Read MoreThailand’s deputy prime minister Dr Surakiart Sathirathai makes an official visit to Sweden Monday 29 August. His visit coincides with a Board of Investment seminar held in Stockholm the same …
Surakiart visits Stockholm Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announced that the Government of Sweden will contribute ten monitors to the EU-ASEAN initial monitoring presence in the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM). The AMM …
Sweden to Monitor Aceh Mission Read MoreThe Swedish golf fashion brand JL, founded by Johan Lindeberg, backs up a new golf tournament in the city state. Named the 2005 J. Lindeberg Cup Challenge, it is held …
JL on course in Singapore Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Laos Annlis Aberg and Lao Acting Education Minister Bosengkham Vongdala signed a document to improve Laos’s educational system in Vientiane on 16 August. Around 14.3 million Swedish …
Sweden Helps Laos Strengthen Educational System Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (SIDA) granted a US$4.5 million to develop micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Vietnam. Delegates from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) of Swedish Government …
SIDA’s aid for MSEs project in Vietnam Read MoreThe Swedish CISL group has through its Thai subsidiary signed a SEK 11.4 million system solution order with Siemens Communications Group. CISL will begin development work in September this year …
CISL Thai subsidiary secures contract Read MoreSwedish telecoms Nolato announced on 27 July to build their new manufacturing operation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new Malaysian unit will initially focus on logistics and assembly, delivering to …
Nolato’s expansion in Malaysia Read MoreSwedish interactive “Brainball” game was among those highlights IT showcases at Bangkok International ICT Expo 2005. The event was opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 3 …
Swedish’s Brainball game showcase at Bangkok International ICT Expo 2005 Read MoreNordic Power 2005 is a joint Nordic Energy exhibition and a special Nordic energy seminar which will take place in Manila 21 – 27 September 2005 during the Power Trends …
Nordic Power to the Philippines Read More36 Thai students recruited from universities from all over the country will arrive in Sweden this Thursday for studies at universities in Kalmar and Västerås. Most of them, 31 students, …
Thai students arrive in Sweden for post graduate studies Read MoreNovacast, a software and system developer in southern Sweden, has reached an agreement with Siam Nawaloha Foundry Co Ltd for the process control system ATAS from Novacast. The contract is …
Novacast signs Thai contract Read MoreSweden will support EU’s observer project in the Indonesian province Aceh, following the signing of a peace agreement 15 August in Helsinki. Initially, the Swedish government has approved to send …
Sweden supports EU action in Aceh Read MoreThree Swedish parliamentarians will attend a roundtable discussion in Vietnam 15-16 August about access to public information. The meeting aims to improve the National assembly of Vietnam’s ability to inform …
Parliamentarians attend roundtable discussion Read MoreThe Swedish documentation software system supplier Readsoft has been awarded a contract by the Laotian statistical agency National Statistics Centre, NSC. Readsoft will supply a system that automatically scan and …
Laotian population counted Read MoreMalaysia Norway Business Council (MNBC) in association with Malaysian Swedish Business Assosiation (MASBA) hosted the Sixth Annual Malaysian-Scandinavian Business Golf Tournament Mines Golf Club on 22 May. Over 60 golfers …
The Sixth Annual Malaysian-Scandinavian Business Golf Tournament Read MoreThe Nordic Development Fund (NDF) has approved a EUR 8.3 million credit to Vietnam in support of the Central Region Transport Network Project. The credit will be extended in co-financing …
Nordic Council Approved Building More Roads in Central Vietnam. Read MoreThe European Young Professional Group is officially launched on 13 July at V9, Sofitel Silom, Thailand. There were more than 150 people from 20 different countries attended the event. The …
Launch of the European Young Professional Group Read MoreThe Swedish high tech company Precise Biometrics has received a first order from the Thai Government concerning licenses for 12 million national ID cards incorporating Precise Match-on-Card(TM) and 36,000 fingerprint …
Precise Biometrics’s 12 Million National ID cards ordered by Thai Goverment Read More