Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Susanne Janson manages a home in Thailand that cares for poor children in need Janson’s two young daughters perished in the 2004 tsunami that ravaged nine Asian countries. Since moving …
Grief-stricken Swedish Mom Named CNN Hero Read MoreDuring a ceremony on July 8, 2011 the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) officially declared its new air defence system consisting of the Gripen fighter and Saab 340 Erieye AEW …
Gripen Operational in the Royal Thai Air Force Read MoreSony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB will cooperate with China Mobile Holdings Ltd to develop mobile phones that support China’s domestic fourth-generation telecommunications technology, Sony Ericsson’s global president said.Bert Nordberg, president …
Sony Ericsson, China Mobile to Develop 4G Phones Read MoreIkea has taken further steps to outsource its information technology (IT) operations by awarding contracts to Capgemini, HCL and IBM. According to Swedish press reports, the deals are worth approximately …
Ikea Awards Deals Worth $237M to Outsource IT Read MoreThe Swedish government has approved Saab’s property sale, according to a statement issued from the ministry for enterprise and energy on Thursday. “Yes, we’ve made a decision that they can …
Swedish Government Approves Saab Deal Read MoreIt’s been a big two weeks for Ikea’s Chinese operations, with the opening of a massive new store in Shanghai – its second-largest outlet in the world – and the …
Ikea Aiming to Spread its Influence Across China Read MoreThai furniture manufacturers should improve their standards, quality and design as domestic consumers now have a wide range of high-quality foreign products at competitive prices. Ikea will make Thai rivals …
Arrival of Ikea – Quality Seen as Safeguard Read MoreWithin a decade, all Swedish primary schools should offer Chinese lessons, Sweden’s education minister was quoted as saying Wednesday, insisting the move was needed to improve competitiveness. “I want to …
Chinese to be Taught in all Swedish Schools Read MoreWith the long hot summer ahead, it’s time to hunt down some fresh flavors for palates depressed by the heat. Donna Mah says fresh is best, especially if it’s from …
Cool, Classy Nordic Nosh Read MoreReported By Marites Canlas-PastorfideOn May 31 2011, Scandinavian Society in Philippines organized SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok. Coffee was brewing at 7:30 a.m. while I was waiting at Starbucks …
SSP Goes BIG Binondo Food Wok Read More