Summer in Stockholm!
End of June I landed on Swedish ground at Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg. I must admit, I was unsure if it was a clever decision to leave Bangkok again or …
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Embassy of Sweden in Manila participates in this year’s Teatro Europa with the play “Pariah”
During the two month’s long Teatro Europe PH festival, Filipino Students promote Europe’s rich culture and heritage through stage performances, and this year, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila participates with the …
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Denmark, Singapore, Iceland, and Sweden are amongst top-10 countries with excellent quality of water
Although it is believed that the cleanest water in the world is found in Puerto Williams, Chile and it was discovered by the scientists of the University of Texas and …
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Sweden’s new Trade Commissioner to Thailand
The Government of Sweden has appointed Carl Lindwall as Sweden’s Trade Commissioner to Thailand, including the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. The Trade Commissioner is responsible for the …
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Sign up for SwedCham China’s upcoming event ‘A Bold move: IPO in China’
If you want to know more about innovation in economics and going public with a Chinese subsidiary, then sign up for SwedCham China’s upcoming event titled ‘A BOLD MOVE: IPO …
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H&M renounced as FC Barcelona uniform sponsor reportedly over China backlash
The Swedish fashion retailer H&M has been in far-reaching negotiations with the Spanish football club FC Barcelona, affectionately known as Barça to become the main sponsor for the first-team’s walking …
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Sweden joins China and other countries in offering benefits to be vaccinated
Several countries including China and India have already introduced benefits in the form of gifts or cash amounts to motivate citizens to be vaccinated and now the Nordic country of …
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The Swedish business community is exploring investment opportunities in Davao City
More and more Swedish investors are exploring investment opportunities in Davao City, Philippines, and looking at ventures on business process outsourcing (BPO) and dealerships where some companies from the Nordic …
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All foreigners in Thailand can now register for covid-19 vaccine
A new platform for COVID-19 vaccination registration for foreign residents of all age groups in all provinces in Thailand is available from 1 August 2021 at 11.00 am onwards, the Thai …
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Covid-19 outbreak among Thai berry pickers in Sweden
At the end of last week, an outbreak of covid-19 was discovered at a plant for berry pickers in Jämtland, Sweden which houses 117 berry pickers from Thailand, media Aftonbladet …
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Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok marks International Friendship Day with Swedish-Thai relations
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok celebrated the 30 July International Day of Friendship by highlighting the long-standing bilateral relations between Sweden and Thailand while sharing a few of the …
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H&M to open first store in Cambodia next year
The Swedish multinational clothing retail company H&M plans to open its first store in Cambodia next year, according to a recent article by local media Phnom Penh Post. H&M has not …
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Swedish entrepreneur gear up at the CIIE Commodity Bazaar in Shanghai
The China International Import Export (CIIE) Commodity Bazaar in Shanghai opened its doors in April and the retail bazaar offers great opportunities and clear benefits for Foreign entrepreneurs, the media Global …
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EU sending students from the Philippines to study in Europe in August
The European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme is a mobility and scholarship initiative which makes it possible for students to pursue their master’s and a doctorate in more than one EU member …
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Norwegian in infection chaos in Thailand: Must go to Norway for vaccination
With infection rates increasing sharply in Thailand, a very slow rollout of vaccines and no vaccine assistance from the Norwegian Government, 77-year-old Knut Hauslo now has to travel back to …
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Swedes and Singaporean are optimistic about the children’s finances
A recent survey by the American Think-Tank Pew Research shows that not all countries are equally optimistic about their children’s future and although economic attitudes have improved in many nations Sweden …
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Filipino Students promote Europe’s rich culture and heritage during Teatro Europe PH festival
The Embassy of Finland in Manila recently announced that the Teatro Europe PH festival is back again this year and will showcase European theatre plays preformed by Filipino University students to …
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Asian countries give million bonuses for Olympic gold – but not the Nordic
Several countries around the world pay their Olympic gold medal winners million bonuses and among the nations participating in the Olympics, Singapore and Indonesia reportedly pay the most for winning …
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Sign up for SwedCham’s Workshop on Team Leadership & Development in Shanghai
SwedCham China is hosting a workshop covering team leadership and development on 6 August at the SwedCham Shanghai Office. More about the workshop from SwedCham: How a team handles a …
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Mizuno China expands the versatility of its products with Polygiene Technology
Global sportswear brand Mizuno has begun a partnership with Swedish firm Polygiene® targeting the rapidly growing demand for durable and high-performance activewear in the Chinese market, the Swedish firm recently …
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TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Place of 2021: Nordic and Asian highlights
Time Magazine’s third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places is this year a tribute to the people and businesses that have found ways to adapt amid the extraordinary circumstances …
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Did you know that the Thai language is one of the languages taught in Swedish schools?
In celebrating National Thai Language Day on 29 July, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok shares that the Thai language is actually one of the languages taught in Swedish …
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SwedCham HK says goodbye to scholar Jennifer Ren Liu
In a recent article, SwedCham Hong Kong says goodbye to their scholar Jennifer Ren Liu who joined the SwedCham HK team last year in September and will have her last working …
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SwedCham YP join forces with Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian YP’s for Nordic Quiz night
SwedCham Young Professionals are joining forces with Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian Young Professionals and hosting a Nordic Quiz Night at Nordic Fika in Shanghai on 5 August. More about the …
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Nokia Mobile team up with ExpressVPN for service in selected Nordic and Asian countries
Nokia Mobile has partnered with ExpressVPN to offer a virtual private network service allowing users to encrypt the traffic between their Nokia phones and online sites. The service will be …
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NordCham Philippines invites to Nordic Sundowner
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their Nordic Sundowner event on 5 August. More about the event from NordCham PH: We at NordCham Philippines are looking …
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Sweden and Switzerland fund BBC Media Action to support youth participation and civic engagement in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, 27 July 2021 – Sweden and Switzerland provide funding to BBC Media Action to implement the new project Klahan9 SPACE, according to this press release published by the Embassy of …
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Swedish professor on why Vietnam is experiencing its first wave now
Most countries are somewhere in their third, fourth, or even fifth wave of the pandemic but Vietnam is only experiencing rapid infection rates now. On Friday, 7,307 cases of infection …
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Foreo launches at CDF Macau e-shop
The Swedish beauty tech and wellness company Foreo has launched at CDF Macau e-shop with China Duty-Free Group and King Power Group (HK) joint venture that operates stores at Macau …
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New Nordic Café Hjem opens in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan district
There is good news for Nordic food lovers in Hong Kong as TimeOut Hong Kong has announced the opening of a new Nordic cafe in Sheung Wan district near Man Mo Temple. …
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SwedCham Hong Kong: Book your Crayfish Party tickets now
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched the ticket sales to the Event of the Year – the annual Crayfish Party. Make sure to book your tickets …
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DCC Hong Kong invites all Nordic Chamber members to Nordic Lunch
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites all Nordic Chamber members to a Nordic Lunch @FINDS in Tsim Tsa Tsui, Hong Kong on 6 August. More about the event: We …
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Volvo Cars to take full control of its Chinese business
Volvo Cars have agreed to buy out parent company Zhejiang Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) from their joint ventures in China, potentially boosting the Swedish automaker’s valuation ahead of a planned share …
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Meet the new acting manager at Business Sweden in Hanoi
In a recent update from the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, the new acting manager at Business Sweden in Hanoi, Ludvig Hermansson introduces himself. Ludvig Hermansson came out of his four-week …
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Ambassador Harald Fries visited the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm
During his annual leave in Sweden, Ambassador Harald Fries visited the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm, the Embassy of Sweden in Malina shares in a recent update. The Embassy writes that the Philippine …
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Embassy of Sweden in Manila encourages studying or training in Sweden
The Embassy of Sweden in Manilla encourages students or professionals who want to build their career in sustainable business and ethical leadership, to consider training or studying in Sweden. According to the …
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Sweden reintroduces advice against travel to Thailand
On 22 July, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to reintroduce the advice against unnecessary travel to Thailand, the Ministry writes in a press release. Thailand has recently …
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Join “Colours by Europe.Taste of excellence” virtual event
Euagrifood Thailand is in cooperation with the European Union hosting a one-of-a-kind food experience presenting Europe’s beloved agri-food products in an exclusive virtual event on 24 July. More about the …
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Nokia secures 5G win with China Mobile, Ericsson loses share
Finnish network equipment maker Nokia has won part of three new 5G mobile phone technology contracts with Chinese telecom operator China Mobile, local media Helsingin Sanomat reports. China Mobile released the results …
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The Philippine Embassy in Stockholm showcased art by Filipino artists in Sweden
The Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm aims to showcase the talents of unique Filipinos living in Sweden and recently works by Filippino artists were featured in their conference hall. …
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Sign up for Swedcham’s China News Flash
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China is inviting you to join the webinar: China News Flash on 6 August. More about the webinar: Swedcham’s China News Flash is a collaboration …
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IDUN Minerals and Aventura partner to launch the brand in China
Swedish beauty brand IDUN Minerals and brand and e-commerce accelerator Aventura have entered into an agreement to further expand IDUN’s brand presence in the fast-growing Chinese market. The announcement was …
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48 percent of Swedish and Chinese consumers say their next car will be electric
A recent survey by EY shows that 41 percent of consumers say their next car will be electric and in Sweden and China that number is even higher with 48 percent wanting …
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General manager returns to Denmark after 12 years in Southeast Asia
After twelve years in Southeast Asia, Martin Hein has returned to Denmark where he has been appointed as country manager for the global brand Klarna, which with the appointment will …
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NordCham PH’s key information to doing business with the Philippines and the Nordics
Established in 2012, The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines brings together the Nordic-Philippine business community and promotes and facilitates trade, commerce, industry, and investment between the Philippines and …
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Swedish esports powerhouse to merge with Chinese team
The Swedish esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has merged with the Chinese counterpart ESV5 to form a new entity. Reuters reports that the new entity could be listed in the …
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ISR signs investment agreement with Singaporean company for development of inhaled covid-19 vaccine
Sweden-based ISR Immune System Regulation Holding AB (publ), which develops inhalation vaccines against Covid-19 has signed an investment agreement with Singapore Resources Development PTE. Ltd, the company announced in this press …
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Swedish chemists played a part in the history of plastic and injection molding
Some innovations are impacting the world better, smarter, and even a bit more fun, and when a Nordic company, organization, or individual plays an important role it’s important to …
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Forestry has played a major role in the history of Sweden and Thailand relations since 1897
The relations between Sweden and Thailand have strong deep roots and in a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok highlights how forestry has especially played a major role …
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Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt cherish long-standing Sweden-Malaysia ties
In a recent interview with local media Bernama, Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt shared the longstanding and unique ties between Sweden and Malaysia that span over more than six decades and described Malaysia …
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