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The big International School issue of ScandAsia is out

April 9, 2018August 29, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

ScandAsia has released its annual big special them issue on “How to Choose an International School”. The April 2018 issue is 60 pages packed with school articles and advice – …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Ingmar Bergman festival coming up in Singapore

April 9, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Ingmar Bergman is without a doubt the most celebrated Swedish movie maker. He is known for his heavy use of symbolism (The Seventh Seal featuring Death playing chess with a …

Entrepreneurship / Services / Sweden / Textile / Trading & Logistics / Vietnam

TMAS established in Vietman – support growing textile industry

April 9, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Textile Machinery Association of Sweden (TMAS) is now firmly established in Vietnam with the purpoise of assistance in making Vietnam one of the world’s leading textile and garments manufacturer. According …

Community news / Entrepreneurship / Sweden

Get experience in launching a start-up with SwedCham Hong Kong

April 5, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The start-up phase of any entrepreneur can be both exciting and frightening. It’s the phase where your product, your company and your passion is truly put to the test, it’s …

Community news / Denmark / Philippines / Services / Singapore / Sweden

DABS invites to roundtable about the Philippines

April 3, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

If you’ve managed to either start a succesful company or expand a company from your home country to SE Asia, chances are that the next logical step is to continue …

Business in Asia / Energy / Hospitality / Singapore / Sustainability / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Singapore delegation visited Stockholm Arlanda, Swedavia

April 1, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

A delegation with representatives from organisations such as Singapore Airlines, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport have visited Swedavia to learn more about the airport’s work to …

Automotive / Business in Asia / Cambodia / Energy / Food & Beverage / IT Telecom / Laos / Manufacturing / Myanmar / Sweden / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime

New Business Sweden frontier SEA markets report

April 1, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

‘Capture the growth of the frontier SEA markets’ Swedish companies can, and should, despite expected challenges, invest in the ‘frontier Southeast Asia markets’ – Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. The business …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Get ready for Swedish networking

March 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

An opportunity to broaden your knowledge on investment strategizing and intellectual property strategizing as well as an opportunity to expand the ever so important important network here in Thailand. On …

Business in Asia / International relations / Sweden / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Major Swedish businesses to visit Vietnam

March 26, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Ambassador in Vietnam, Pereric Hogberg, announced to Vietnamese chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung, that several major Swedish businesses are planning to visit Vietnam in …

Community news / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish fitness opening first branch in Thailand

March 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Swedish fitness chain Fitness24Seven has opened the first branch in Thailand, more precisely at the Summer Hill Project in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district. The Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom accompanied …

Business in Asia / Community news / Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

NordCham Philippines Awards Night 2018

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Nordic Chamber of Commerce the Philippines congratulations to the winners and finalists at the NordCham Philippines Awards Night 2018, held at Fairmont Makati in Manila on 21 March. CSR Company …

Denmark / General news / International relations / Myanmar / Sweden

Scandinavian embassies critical to Myanmar’s arrest of journalists

March 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

“We believe they have done nothing wrong and that the charges against them should be dropped immediately.” That’s the official statement from the Swedish Embassy in Myanmar marking the 100th …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / China / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Nordea Bank navigates the highly regulated markets, the do’s, don’ts in Asia

March 26, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Nordea Bank’s General Managers in China and Singapore talk to ScandAsia about how they navigate the many regulatory challenges and the importance of being on top of things to serve …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / General news / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Nordic Day Hanoi seminar

March 26, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On the occasion the Nordic Day Celebration on 23 March the Nordic Embassies in Hanoi (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) together with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / General news / Indonesia / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Day held in Jakarta

March 26, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On Nordic Day 23 March the respective Nordic embassies in Indonesia arranged a joint event. Collaboration between countries is key to achieve prosperous societies. The Nordic countries have collaborated for …

Community news / Denmark / Education / Entrepreneurship / Finland / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Return of the Vikings – Nordic Leadership has never been more relevant

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 - by Sara Brun Nielsen - 1 Comment

“Hygge”, “fika” and the happiest people. The Nordic countries are trending internationally and taking the lead in many different categories. So, what is it that make these Viking heirs succeed …

China / Community news / Sweden

Get ready for the SwedCham China Easter Mingle in Beijing!

March 21, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

As Easter is coming upon us we thought it was a great idea to get the Sino-Swedish community together for a fun Swedish Easter mingle. Bring your friends, colleagues and …

General news / Sweden / Vietnam

Swedish man arrested for breaking into offices in Ho Chi Minh City

March 21, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

According to VN Express, a Swedish man has been arrested for attempting to break into offices of an air traffic management company in Ho Chi Minh City at 2 a.m …

Community news / Hong Kong / Innovation & Technology / Sweden

Seminar in Hong Kong – How China’s tech firms are outsmarting the West

March 19, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Press release: Johan Nylander is an award-winning author and freelancing China and Asia correspondent. He’s frequently published by CNN, Forbes and Sweden’s leading business daily Dagens Industri. His latest book on Chinese …

Business in Asia / China / General news / Sweden

Next Swedish Anders Wall scholar to China: Carl Johansson

March 19, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China has announced the next Anders Wall scholar winner. Carl Johansson, will from April 2018 spend a year working at the SwedCham office in …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Invitation: EABC Multi-Chambers luncheon with EU Ambassador

March 19, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

EABC Multi-Chambers invites to a luncheon with the Ambassador of the European Union, Pirkka Tapiola. The luncheon will be held on the 27th of March in the Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / General news / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Vietnam

Jan Stjernström, SEB: “Significant growth happening in Asia”

March 18, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

SEB Large Corporates & Financial Institutions has an impressive track record and is today an established player in the global arena. Its presence in Asia is comprehensive, covering an area …

Community news / General news / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand / Traveling around

Swedish hoteliers, 137 Pillars team host organic food, wellness festival

March 17, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Fans of all things healthy, organic, and any wellness modalities that support longevity should here take notice! 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is for the first time bringing its ‘Asian …

Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Get ready for the Vietnam Renewable Energy Summit 2018

March 16, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

One of the fields where Nordic countries may truly have a head-start is within renewable energy. Therefore you shouldn’t miss the three day Renewable Energy Summit 2018 in Vietnam. These …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

TSCC invites to Annual General Meeting 2018

March 16, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has just sent out the invitation to the Annual General Meeting 2018: Date: March 28, 2018 Registration: 6.15 PM – 6.30 PM AGM: 6.30 PM – …

Business in Asia / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Thailand

Ikea’s largest Southeast Asian store opens in Greater Bangkok

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

IKEA Southeast Asia’s largest store to date opened to great fanfare and enthusiasm on 15 March northwest of Bangkok, in the suburban province of Nonthaburi, with a very apparent celebration …

General news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand among the least accepting of immigrants

March 15, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Thailand ranks as one of the least accepting countries when it comes to immigrants. That’s one of the conclusions to draw from the recently published World Happiness Report 2018, which …

Sustainability / Sweden / Vietnam

Swedish Ambassador for Climate Change in debate on Vietnamese tv-show

March 14, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Ambassador for Climate Change Lars Ronnås and Dr Jacob Granit, Director-General of the Swedish Marine and Water Agency, both appeared on the Vietnamese talk-show Bizline earlier this week. …

Automotive / Community news / Singapore / Sweden

EuroCham Vietnam at Asean – EU Business Summit in Singapore

March 12, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

EuroCham Vietnam attended Asean – EU Business Summit in Singapore joined by Swedish EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem, International Trade and Industry Ministers as well as European chambers in SEA. …

Innovation & Technology / Sweden / Vietnam

Spotify is coming to Vietnam

March 12, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

‘No more fake IP-adresses!’ That’s the general reaction after Spotify revealed that the streaming service would be available to the citizens of Vietnam within three days. In general the Swedish …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / General news / Hong Kong / Sustainability / Sweden

EQT increases efforts in Asia

March 11, 2018January 14, 2019 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

EQT Partners Asia Pacific is part of the Swedish private equity (PE) firm EQT and recommends the EQT funds on which companies to invest in. Focus is on control or …

China / Community news / General news / Sweden

Swedcham China International Women’s day seminar

March 9, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On 7 March the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China held its ‘International Women’s day – Breakfast and Inspiring Talks’ event in Shanghai. The Chamber thanks everyone who came to …

Business in Asia / Sweden / Thailand

Thai stock exchanges ‘rings bell’ to help women in businesses

March 9, 2018August 25, 2023 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

At a ceremony held on the International Womens Day in the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand, the Stock Exhange of Thailand (SET) signaled a commitment to make and promote practices …

Denmark / Finland / General news / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Thailand / Trading & Logistics

Nordic Bangkok seminar: EU-Thailand Trade Relations

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

A successful Nordic Seminar on the EU – Thailand relationship and its new diplomatic openings was held at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, as a Luncheon on the 7 March …

Business in Asia / China / General news / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

New direct flight route Shanghai – Stockholm with China Eastern

March 8, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The number of long-haul flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport continues to grow as China Eastern launches the first direct route between Stockholm and Shanghai on June 16 this summer. There …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam, Sweden to collaborate on water preservation

March 8, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Sweden is ready to collaborate with Vietnam on preserving the natural water resources and climate change resistance, according to Viet Nam News. The statement was presented by the Swedish Ambassador …

Business in Asia / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Second ScandBizBar 2018 Singapore

March 7, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

During 2018 FBC- Finnish Business Council Singapore is organizing Singapore’s long-lasting Nordic monthly networking, ScandBizBar. This regular event is a splendid opportunity for networking on every first Thursday of the …

Community news / Innovation & Technology / Sweden

Sweden Abroad launches new website

March 7, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

A lot of websites is often the cause of a lot of confusion, especially when every single small branch of a large organisation has its own unique site. And public …

Community news / Hong Kong / Sweden

‘Svenska språkstugan’ to bridge Swedes with Hong Kong students

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Just as the interest in Asia is large in some communities in Scandinavia, so is the interest in Scandinavia for some communities in Asia. That’s one of the reasons for …

Business in Asia / Singapore / Sweden / Trading & Logistics

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström in Singapore

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The 16th AEM-EU Trade Commissioner Consultation took place on 2 March co-chaired by Sweden’s Cecilia Malmström, the EU Trade Commissioner and and Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng …

Business in Asia / Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Stockholm Chamber of Commerce CEO invited to Singapore

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

At the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s AGM 2018 the CEO of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Maria Rankka is invited as speaker. This Chamber of Commerce one of Sweden’s …

Business in Asia / China / Entrepreneurship / Hong Kong / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability / Sweden

Shenzhen – China’s fast-growing Silicon Valley

March 2, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Swedish journalist Johan Nylander’s book draws big attention Swedish correspondent and journalist Johan Nylander is well situated to follow the development in mainland China. Based in Hong Kong since 2011 …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore has the world’s most powerfull passport

March 1, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

180 countries. That’s how many countries citizens of Singapore are allowed to enter visa-free, which makes it the world’s most powerfull passport, tied with Japan. Once every year Henley & …

China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Sweden

Finnish pork to increase on the Chinese dinner tables

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

The Finnish pork producer Atria is slowly climbing into the biggest pork-consumer in the world, China. In the past eight months Atria has exported 3.000 tons of raw pork, but …

Denmark / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Google Assistant expanding into Scandinavia and Asia

February 28, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Google is adding more languages to the digital assistant, Google Assistant. At Mobile World Congress last week the IT-giant announced that Google Assistant will soon be available in seven more …

Moving to Asia / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore – the best country for expats

February 28, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Singapore is the best place in the world to live as an expat. That is the primary conclusion from the yearly survey done by HSBC, a banking and financial services …

Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

SE Asia and Scandinavia ranks high in 4G access

February 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - 1 Comment

Both Southeast Asia and Scandinavia ranks relatively high in access to 4G network according to a study made by the connection testing company Open Signal. Basically they monitored 4.852.320 devices …

Cambodia / Community news / Denmark / General news / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Corruption still reigns in Southeast Asia

February 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - 1 Comment

Southeast Asia is still among the most corrupt regions in the world and, for the most parts, slowly descending into further corruption, at least according to Transparency International (TI) annual …

Business in Asia / Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish ladies launched Swea Professional Bangkok

February 25, 2018February 25, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Women Abroad‘s Bangkok chapter has launched SWEA Professional. This was announced with a kick-off event on 15 November. Swea met at Hotel Pullman Grande Sukhumvit and after a …

China / Singapore / Sweden

Asia dominates in automation – Europe falls behind

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Sweden, China and Singapore ranks among the top of the most automated countries in the world in 2016 according to a new study published by The International Federation of Robotics. …