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In Bangkok, he met with Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kasit Piromya, and discussed topical bilateral and regional issues, as well as global issues of common concern. In Naypyidaw, …
Norwegian Minister Visits Thailand and Myanmar Read MorePhoto by Londal Consulting Co., Ltd.The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce would like to express their warmest appreciation to all the players, who joined in The Ambassador’s Cup on Saturday 7 …
The TFCC Ambassador’s Cup 2011 Read MoreSwedish defence firm Saab has announced that it intends to investigate new allegations that a secret payment of over 50 million kronor was paid to an advisor in the deal …
Saab to Examine new JAS Gripen Bribe Report Read MoreIngvar Kamprad, the founder of Swedish furnishings giant Ikea, has promised more transparency over the firm’s business affairs, saying that it has nothing to hide after a slew of allegations …
Kamprad Pledges Ikea ‘Transparency’ Read MoreImmigrants from developed countries should get preferential treatment, says The Danish immigration minister Søren Pind. Exempting immigrants from developed countries from some of the toughest immigration requirements is ‘just the …
Danish Immigration Minister to Cherry Pick Immigrants Read MoreEuropean Union regulators raided several liner shipping companies on Tuesday, including Danish group A.P. Moller-Maersk, on suspicion of price fixing, the European Commission and Maersk said. “The commission has reason …
EU Watchdogs Raid Maersk and Other Liner Shippers Read MoreThe OECD has criticised Sweden for using money from the development aid budget to finance embassy operations, in contravention of international regulations. The OECD is critical that the foreign ministry …
OECD Slams Sweden for Using Aid for Embassies Read MoreIkea, the Swedish build-it-yourself furniture chain, is preparing to stage a job open house this month to recruit at least 500 Thai employees to join its first store in Bang …
Ikea Thailand Looks to Hire 500 With Job Fair Read MoreMay 13 the ”Simply Scandinavian” was launched at the Plaza Athénée Hotel Bangkok and will last until May 22.Simply Scandinavian promotes both Scandinavian food and jazz. Guests will enjoy the …
Scandinavian Food & Jazz Week in Bangkok Read MoreDanish service sector giant ISS reported a net loss of DKK 25 million in the first quarter of 2011. However this figure compares favorably with a Q1 2010 loss of …
ISS Posts Impressive Operating Profit, Reduces Net Loss Read More