Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish Trade Council announces a plan to open its first trade office in Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur mid of next year to respond to the growing interest for …
New Swedish trade office to open in KL next year Read MoreScandinavian Airlines International, the long haul operator of SAS, carries about 1.6 million passengers a year using 11 Airbus 330 and 340 aircraft. The possibility to use the SAS Net …
Scandinavian Airlines long-haul flights soon connected Read MoreThe new Consulate in Pattaya will bring assistance to the city known for its night life and favored by Swedish tourists. The Consulate’s services include passport applications, certificates and application …
Swedish Consulate in Pattaya opens Read MoreSEB Private Bank, the international private banking arm of leading Nordic Banking Group SEB, plans to open a fully-fledged private bank in Singapore early 2005. “This is a natural step …
SEB Private Bank upgrades Asian presence Read MoreThe Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) concluded on December 10 their ninth annual Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Exchange Programme, codenamed Lejon Singa, in the island …
Singapore, Sweden conclude countermine exercise Read MoreMölnlycke Health Care AB is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of single-use surgical and wound care products with its corporate headquarters in Göteborg, Sweden. Mölnlycke Health Care …
Prominent Businessman Prapat Phupinyokul Read MoreAnders Palm and Pelle Johansson from Sweden saw this trend coming and established early on their company “Thailandspecialisten” specialising serving their clients via the Internet. Today they can consider themselves …
Thailandspecialisten – online travel agency with a difference Read MoreSwedish owned Lundin Petroleum AB has entered a farm-out agreement with Star Energy in which the Swedes transfers a 25 percent participating interest in the Indonesian Banyumas block to Star …
Lundin enters new agreement in Indonesia Read MoreBut talking to him, as relaxed and has modest as he seems, it’s important not to forget that he has a lead role in the world’s largest mobile systems and …
Ericsson head Hans O. Karlsson returns to Thailand Read MoreThere are strong indications of and belief among the vital players that Thailand – and Phuket specifically – has now started its growth and development towards becoming a world class …
Boating boom about to take off in Phuket Read MoreSwedish flooring company Pergo has signed a licence agreement with Robina, a leading laminate flooring enterprise in Malaysia. The deal, which gives production rights for Pergo’s click-joint system SmartLock, will …
Pergo enters licence agreement in Malaysia Read MoreOn March 1, 2005 will HMS Carlscrona, the royal Swedish navy’s training ship, arrive in Singapore on its fourth trip around the world since the launch 1983. Bangkok is the …
HMS Carlscrona visits Singapore and Bangkok Read MoreA delegation from the International Council of Swedish Industry, NIR, visits Indonesia between 6 and 10 December. The group consists of nine people, representing Volvo, Ericsson, Tetra Pak, Electrolux, Confederation …
Business delegation to Jakarta Read MoreFamous for the Singapore Sling legendary Raffles hotel in Singapore now introduces Swedish glögg. Well, at least as a one off during the Swedish style christmas evening held 7 December …
Glögg at Raffles Read MoreTwelve safety and security companies from the Nordic countries toured the Philippines and Thailand the past week, showcasing the latest products and solutions in this growing niche. “We witness the …
Nordic security solutions showcased in Manila and Bangkok Read More
Managing and training nearly 350 Thai locals how to achieve a five-star level; experiencing the ‘Thai way’ of things; hosting cocktail parties for Koreans, Japanese, or guests from Kazakhstan; visiting …
The best routine to have is no routine at all: Sam-Erik Ruttmann Read MoreBringwell International AB in Stockholm has signed a distribution contract with LifePharm Pte Ltd in Singapore. The agreement gives LifePharm, a member of the Lifebrandz group, rights to distribute all …
Bringwell appoints distributor Read MoreAfter only a year in operation of its production facilities in Rayong, the Swedish electrical appliance producer Electrolux is already planning to invest THB 2 billion more to expand the …
Electrolux plans big for Rayong Read MoreElectrolux Malaysia aims to change the perception that it is a high-end brand in the coming months through strategic marketing and the launching of affordable products. General manager Koh Soh …
Electrolux hopes to expand market with affordable product range Read MorePhilippine Ambassador Victoria S. Bataclan conducted a “Pilong ng Bayan 2004: Balikatan para sa Kaunlaran” conference in Helsingborg, Sweden on 13 november 2004. The conference brought together over 50 …
Filipinos in Nordic region gather in Sweden Read MoreThe Scandinavian Week “Simply Scandinavian” was officially opened Monday the 22nd of November by the Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Arild Eik, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Børge Petersen, Swedish Counselor Ms. Eva …
Simply Scandinavian in KL launched Read MoreProfessor Said Irandoust from Sweden has been appointed the next President of Asian Institute of Technology, AIT. He is currently serving as President of the University College of Borås, Sweden, …
Swede appointed head of AIT Read MoreMake the Royal Thai Air Force, RTAF, even more aware of the Gripen system. Increased interest from the Royal Thai Navy for more cooperation and an opportunity to introduce Swedish …
Good vibrations but no concrete deals yet Read MoreA Singaporean producer of crab sticks has been identified by the Swedish national food administration, SLV, as one of four companies that fail to declare soy protein in their products …
Crab sticks fingered by Sweden Read MoreA 30 to 40 percent increase in tourist arrivals from Sweden to Malaysia is expected next year, following the recent introduction of Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) direct flights between the two …
Direct flights expected to boost Malaysian tourism among Swedes Read MoreSwedish golf enthusiast Sven Tumba and his old buddy HRH princess Birgitta of Sweden formed one of the teams competing in the 2004 World Golfers Championship amateur tournament played 7 …
Tumba and princess Birgitta golfed on eastern seaboard Read MoreThe Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame reports a five percent turnover dip in Asia for the first three quarters 2004 to Euro 7.7 million. Turnover in local currencies did however grow …
Weak local currencies affect Oriflame Read MoreA specific agreement on the Swedish financial support worth US$25 million for a programme for environmentally sustainable development in Vietnam was signed by the Charge d’Affaires and Minister for Development …
Sweden sponsors programme for Vietnam’s environment Read MoreTwo economic crime investigators from Sweden recently taught colleagues from over 90 countries the basics of money laundering techniques at a workshop held at the UN regional headquarters in Bangkok. …
Combat money laundering taught by Swedish specialists Read MoreSweden’s minister of defence, Ms Leni Björklund, visits Singapore and Thailand between 16 and 20 November. In Singapore she will have talks on the 16th with her Singaporean colleague Teo …
Defence minister holds talks in Singapore and Bangkok Read MoreDuring the darkest period of the year in Sweden it is usually time for the film freaks to seek the dark movie theatre to find the warmth and light. Again …
Gay Night with Thai movies, Oliver Stone’s Alexander at Stockholm Int’l Film Fest Read MoreStockholm’s City Hall will transform into a piece of Vietnam on Monday 8 November as the building hosts the Vietnam Day in Sweden event. Among the main attractions showcased are …
Delegation from Vietnam joins Vietnam day in Sweden Read MoreVu Khoan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, and Swedish Minister for Industry and Trade Thomas Östros, inaugurate a trade and investment seminar in Stockholm on Monday 8 November. The …
Vietnam Deputy PM visits Sweden Read MoreEricsson has been selected by Malaysian operator DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) as prime supplier for upgrading and expanding their nationwide GSM/GPRS network with the high speed data transfer technology …
Digi places new order with Ericsson Read MoreTelenor’s operation in Malaysia, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, has appointed Mr. Johan Dennelind as Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Ho Meng who has resigned. Johan Dennelind will be the …
New CFO at DiGi mid November Read MoreBangkok-based Swede Nick Jonsson was on October 18 honoured at the Golden Target Awards dinner on day two of the Public Relations Institute of Australia’s national conference held in Canberra. …
Young Swedish executive wins award for charity project Read MoreKey in all these bilateral projects is Thailand’s commitment to intensify discussions with Sweden about a possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets. Commerce Minister Watana Muangsook has been …
Discussions between Sweden and Thailand intensify in the light of possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets Read MoreA business delegation led by the Swedish Thai Chamber of Commerce, STTC, kicked off a road show in the northeastern Thai business capital Khon Kaen on Monday 1 November. After …
Roadshow and mou in Khon Kaen Read MoreA Swedish couple, Julia and Erik Wirdheim, has launched the first guide book about Thailand written for children. The title is “Vera and Victor discover Thailand” in the English version …
Travel book for kids Read MoreThe brutal slaying by a policeman, working extra as a restaurant patron, of two young British tourists near River Kwai 9 September was an eerie reminder of a similar attack …
Sweden submits note after three months wait Read MoreThe three new additional direct Bangkok flights will be flown with the airline’s Boeing MD-11 aircraft between 11.12.04 – 7.1.05 and 9.2-2.4.05. The flights will depart Bangkok on Mondays, Thursdays …
Three new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki Read MoreSweden fields three participants in this year’s world cup shooting final which is held in Bangkok 26 to 31 October. Anders Bonander from Gothenburg competes in the 50 m pistol …
Three Swedes shoot in Bangkok Read MoreHave you encountered an obstacle when trading with Sweden? Or have you got suggestions how to get rid of unnecessary or stupid Swedish trade regulations? Whatever trade issue you like …
Open Trade Gate Sweden launched Read MoreThe Scandinavian hotel chain Scandic is putting up a hotel in the Pratunam area of Bangkok, due to be ready by first quarter 2006. It will be a four star …
Scandic to Bangkok Read MoreSwedish exports of goods are down to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam and up to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Imports of goods dip from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and …
Great variation in trade statistics first half 2004 Read MoreThe Swedish National Food Administration, SLV, has issued a warning against too high amounts of pesticides in Chinese kale imported from Thailand. SLV’s warning comes after tests found the pesticide …
Sweden warns against Chinese kale from Thailand Read MoreThe Urban Connection from Norway and the Swedish Jazz Kings have performed at the Bangkok’s sixth annual International Music and Dance Festival on October 6 at Thailand Cultural Center. …
Norwegian and Swedish jazz bands on Bangkok stage Read MoreThe official inauguration of SWEA Kuala Lumpur followed immediately after the Regional SWEA meeting in Singapore 6-9 October. The opening took place at a function at the residence of the …
SWEA KL officially opened Read MoreA trade delegation from the Philippines will visit Stockholm 16 November and have business-to-business meetings with potential Swedish clients. The participants come from the IT and service industries, a successful …
Filipino IT-industry delegation to Sweden Read MoreSweden’s offset trade negotiations with Thailand regarding a sale of JAS Gripen jet fighters hit turbulence today as a Russian aircraft deal may be in the making. The Thai government …
Thai Gripen chickens go to Russia? Read More