The Savior and The Saved
A warning to all “farang” men, keep your zip closed and your credit card in your own safe. Meet the Norwegian man Steinar Naglestad, a savior in real life. And …
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Swedish man arrested for working illegally in Phuket
The Swedish man identified as Mr. Sten, aged 57 years old, was arrested by the Karon Police and Phuket Immigration for working without a work permit in Karon. He was …
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Swedish singer based in Thailand has heart attack
The Swedish born country singer Jonas Anderson had a heart attack on 4 March 2024, due to blocked arteries. Jonas Anderson was born in Sweden, but has been raised and …
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Sweden invests in women for a climate-resilient future
Sweden, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland announced their commitment to supporting the second phase of the EmPower Programme “Women for Climate-Resilient Societies” on 6 March 2024, only two days prior …
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Playing with the scammers
I have been a Facebook member for years and I have always enjoyed it and still do. It has brought me long lost friends back, it has reminded me about …
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Swedish metal band Arch Enemy announces Asia tour
The Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy announces their Asia tour in 2024. Tour destinations include China, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. The tour has the …
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China remains important market according to FinnCham
China remains an important market for the member companies of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing (FinnCham). That is according to the chairman of FinnCham in Beijing, Juha Tuominen …
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Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to general meeting
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 March 2024 from 17-21. Between 17 and 18 the event will be open to members only. …
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Bangkok Prep hosts open day
Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School will host an open day event on 26 March 2024. The day will contain educational activities to get an idea of what Bangkok Prep …
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New report on the Nordics’ relation to Taiwan
A new report by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) concludes the Nordic governments have in recent times adopted a more cautious approach towards the One China policy in …
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The Swedish Club extends health screening to Indonesia
The Swedish Club, a maritime insurance company, extends their PEME health screening program for seafarers to three additional countries: Indonesia, Ukraine and India. The PEME, Pre-Employment Medical Examination, program helps …
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Swedish man arrested in Thailand for counterfeit currency scam
A Swedish man was apprehended and accused of attempting to exchange counterfeit €200 banknotes to Thai baht in Patong on Phuket Island, Thailand. The Patong Police received a report through …
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Human trafficking charges filed against Finnish berry boss
Prosecutors have filed charges against Finnish Jukka Kristo, the former CEO of Polarcia Marjanhankinta which is one of the largest berry retailers in Finland, on Monday 26 February 2024. According …
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Swedish, Thai and British drug gang members arrested
Three people of Swedish, Thai and British nationality were arrested Tuesday 27 February 2024 as police catch Costa del Sol-based gang, which has allegedly sent drugs to European countries through …
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Chinese Minister and Swedish Ambassador exchange views
The Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry in China, Liu Jinsong met with Ambassador of Sweden to China, Per Augustsson on 26 February 2024 to …
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Swedish Ericsson updates network in Malaysia
The Swedish vendor Ericsson will upgrade Malaysia’s 5G network to 5G Advanced. This will, according to the vendor, open new features and capabilities which will attract adoption from enterprises. David …
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Swedish chef returns to Kuala Lumpur
The Mandarin Oriental has invited Swedish chef Sayan Isaksson to showcase his food from 26 February 2024 to 3 March 2024. The theme of the eating experience is “Simply Scandinavian”. …
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Thailand shows Swedish jet at Singapore Airshow 2024
Two Gripen fighter jets from the Royal Thai Air Force participated in the Singapore Airshow this month, from 20 to 25 February 2024. The two Swedish built jet fighters were …
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Indonesian business manager praises Swedish leadership program
The business manager, Marmelia Dewi, at PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy in Indonesia shared her experience participating in leadership programs hosted by Swedish Institute (SI) “I was inspired by the way …
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DICT in Philippines might partner with Finland and Sweden
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Manila is looking at possible partnerships with investors and ICT companies from Finland and Sweden. They are exploring this to boost …
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IKEA Philippines donates money through teddy bear-funding
IKEA Philippines donated over 1,2 million Philippine peso to Better World Smokey Mountain (BWSM), a community center managed by the San Miguel Foundation in Tondo, Manila. The money will benefit …
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Thai Air Force choosing between Swedish and American jets
The Royal Thai Air Force is planning on buying 12 new fighter jets, and their main choice is between US F-16 or the Swedish Gripen. They are acquiring new jets …
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Foreign investors are now required to have Laos bank account
Laos is making it mandatory for foreign investors to create a local bank account within 15 days of getting their business license. This new rule has applied since 10 February …
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Discussion on AI and Creative Tech at SwedCham Hong Kong
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting an event about the impact of AI and Creative Tech together with Already Tomorrow, BluAI and CanCham. The event will …
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Sweden fears security threat from China
Lieutenant General Thomas Nilsson, Head of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service said yesterday, 19 February 2024, that the security risks for Sweden has increased lately. He points to …
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Agreement opens for Swedish jet fighters to the Philippines
The Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines announced yesterday that it is finalizing an agreement with Sweden. The agreement is expected to be concluded and signed in the …
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More details available on medical insurance for tourists visiting Thailand
The medical insurance scheme for tourists visiting Thailand, which the Thai government announced last week, will not only cover tourists who have obtained a tourist visa before their arrival to …
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Travelers have to pay more to leave Singapore from 2026
The Singaporean government wants to move the flights departing from the city-state to use environmentally sustainable jet fuel. Therefore the price for a ticket to fly out of Singapore will …
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Foreigners owe Malaysia large sum of money
A sum of RM100 million is owed to the Malaysian government for unpaid medical bills by foreigners. The foreigners owing the money are spread across 38 countries. In Southeast Asia …
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China will provide Sweden with new ships
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard has accepted a contract to build two additional ice-class tankers for Swedish shipowner Furetank. These two vessels will be additional in a series provided. The tankers …
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Sweden will stop support for Cambodia
Sweden plans to phase out its bilateral support in Cambodia. The Swedish government announcement raises concerns in the civil society in Cambodia. The development cooperation between Sweden and Cambodia primarily …
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Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
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Playdates now available in Malaysia
The popular yellow play device is now officially available in Norway, Sweden, Singapore and Malaysia as well as a number of other countries. Malaysia where the devises gets manufactured has …
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Swedish-Cantonese artist showcased at Venice Biennale
Art festival in Vienna will for the first time include a Swedish-born artist of Hong Kong Cantonese descent. The Artist Lap-See Lam will contribute at the upcoming Venice Biennale with …
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Tourism Tax in Bali has already earned $100,000
Over USD 100,000 has already been collected, says leaders from Bali. The head of Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters from The Bali Sun the following: “We tested …
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Norwegian intelligence sees China as a thread
According to the Norwegian national security and intelligence agencies, the threats against Norway are at their highest and have not been this serious in decades. China and Russia are the …
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Automated Passport control for all in Singapore
From the second half of 2024, all foreigners will be able to skip the manual passport control and instead use the automatic lanes in Singapore. The automated passport control lanes, …
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New digital currency in Philippines to learn from Sweden
The Philippines expect a new central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the next two years. The digital tokens are to compete with volatile crypto currencies as an alternative system of …
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Swedish Institute offers full scholarships for global students
Applications are open for the Swedish Institute Scholarships 2024/2025 for international master students for the autumn semester. The scholarship is an academic scholarship for full-time one-year or two-year master studies …
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Nordic MP’s praise access to health services in Cambodia
A delegation of Members of Parliament from Norway, Sweden and Denmark praised the improved access to health services for underprivileged communities in Cambodia on their four day visit. The Nordic …
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28 international health professionals: Corona still actively evolving
According to 28 health professionals from Malaysia, Sweden, USA and India the coronavirus is still evolving and the new mutations can affect vulnerable people even if they are fully vaccinated. …
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AstraZeneca sees China as an important partner
In an interview the British media Bloomberg interviews Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, expresses the importance of China for companies such as their own. When asked to explain why China …
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New Chinese travelers want Northern Lights and adventure
Chinese tourist are more interested in adventurous and experience-based trips for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2024. This is in stark contrast to the trends pre-pandemic, where Chinese tourists …
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SWEA Bangkok Annual meeting 2024
On February 8th 2024, SWEA Bangkok’s Annual meeting took place at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence. There were 16 SWEOR that took part in the meeting, since the membership has decreased …
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Scandinavian graduates can now stay for a year in Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia has now introduced a one-year Graduate Pass, which allows international students to extend their stay in Malaysia for as much as a year. The pass will …
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Chinese embassy warns Gothenburg against closer ties with Taiwan
The Chinese embassy in Sweden warned Gothenburg City Council to adhere to One China principle, as the City Council considered closer cooperation with Taiwan, and concluding sister city agreements. Members …
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Chinese Geely starts mass production of Volvo minibus
The Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely Group has started mass production of Volvo’s first minivan. The car with the name Volvo EM90 will only be available in China and will be …
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Swedish sustainable startup opens first factory in Indonesia
A Swedish sustainable agriculture startup by the name Our Ecolution will open its very first factory in Indonesia 1 July 2024. The startup turns agricultural waste from rice and wheat …
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AstraZeneca Indonesia voted as best workplace once again
AstraZeneca Indonesia -the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company – has been chosen as the Best Place to Work in Indonesia for the second year in a row. According to an internal survey, …
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Europe installing massive amount of Chinese solar panels
European Union countries installed 40% more solar panels in 2023 than the year before. The main supplier being China. There are some cases where 95% of the solar panels were …
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