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Filipino-born Swedish fashion blogger and TikTok’er, Bryanboy, has announced that more branches of the Swedish furniture chain are set to open in the Philippines soon. “Our mission here at IKEA …
IKEA will open more stores in the Philippines according to blogger Read More
Ikano Retail, the IKEA franchisee that brings the Swedish furnishing chain to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico and the Philippines, has posted a RM5.25 billion in turnover for its 2023 financial …
IKEA franchisee posts RM1.58 billion revenue in Malaysia Read More
Despite the slowing economy, the Swedish retailer still consider China a key growth market, executives at IKEA said on Thursday, October 12. China was for several years the fifth biggest …
IKEA still consider China a key growth market Read More
IKEA Singapore is inviting families to celebrate Children’s Day with a meal on the house for the kids. The “Kids eat for free” promotion is only available for one day …
Kids will eat for free in IKEA Singapore on Children’s Day Read More
IKEA has stated, that the Swedish furniture giant plans to invest CNY6.3 billion ($864 million) in the Chinese market over the next three years. The investment is to enhance and …
IKEA to invest millions in China Read More
The Swedish furniture company, IKEA, will start allowing customers to bring their pets into its shops in Thailand from 6 June 2023 forward. The rules include: Cats and dogs must …
IKEA in Thailand to allow customer bringing pets to stores Read More
IKEA has found inspiration from traditional Indonesian handicraft to protect rattan outdoor furniture against humidity and temperature changes. Swedish Product Designer and Engineer at IKEA, Linn Grahl, is behind the …
IKEA is using traditional Indonesian technique on outdoor furniture’s Read More
IKEA-owner Ingka Investments has agreed to buy a 49% stake in three Finnish offshore wind projects being developed by OX2. The three projects are located in the Gulf of Bothnia …
IKEA owner buys into Finnish offshore wind pipeline Read More
It’s been 45 years since IKEA opened its first outlet in Singapore. To celebrate this long milestone, the Swedish home improvement brand is giving away its exclusive iconic pencils to …
IKEA is giving away super long pencil to celebrate 45 years in Singapore Read More
IKEA is trying to help its suppliers switch to clean energy. In 2021, the firm launched a program to support its suppliers in China, India and Poland in accessing more …
IKEA announces plan to help its suppliers switch to clean energy Read More
IKEA stores in Malaysia have cut ties with the company’s labor provider. This happens after an internal investigation found, that there had been a breach of the Swedish company’s policies. …
IKEA in Malaysia cuts ties with security services supplier over labor policy breach Read More
In cooperation with UNHCR, IKEA has during the last several months provided over 850,000 home furnishing products to support people affected by the war in Ukraine. The donation includes more …
IKEA delivers products worth 9 million EUR to Ukraine Read More
IKEA and social business Little Sun have teamed up to explore how design and solar energy can come together in everyday objects. The result is SAMMANLÄNKAD, consisting of two solar-powered …
IKEA and Little Sun launch lamps powered by the sun Read More
The Swedish retailer, IKEA Philippines, urged all customers who own Blavingad fishing game multicolor to stop using it due to potential choking hazard, according to the Department of Trade and …
IKEA Philippines recalls its toys to prevent choking hazard Read More
Swedish furniture company IKEA has issued a recall for their BLÅVINGAD fishing game, due to a potential choking hazard. IKEA has announced that they have discovered that small bolts on …
IKEA recalls fishing game due to choking hazard Read More
Malaysia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on ensuring a green transition in Malaysia. The MoU between Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change (MGTC) …
Sweden to help Malaysia boost green transition Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer, IKEA, has collaborated with Finnish design house Marimekko to launch a Nordic sauna-inspired collection, “Bastua” for Summer 2023. The collection will feature different items such as …
IKEA collabs with Finnish Marimekko to launch special collection this summer Read More
Sweden’s IKEA in the Philippines warned customers to be aware of fake online stores as 718 cases were reported of being defrauded. The total of money lost is over P1 …
IKEA Philippines warns of fake online stores Read More New complain about bug infestation in IKEA furniture’s are circulating online. This happens only two months after the Swedish furniture brand removed bug-infested baskets from the inventory in Singapore. In …
More IKEA Singapore customers complain about bugs Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer, IKEA, together with Rotterdam based designer Sabine Marcelis will launch the VARMBLIXT collection that explores the emotional possibilities of light at home in Spring 2023. The …
IKEA to launch VARMBLIXT collection highlighting unique possibility of light Read More
After Moscow sent thousands of troops to Ukraine in February, many western companies have decided to leave the country. Swedish IKEA is no exception as the furniture giant seeks to …
IKEA is closing in on exiting Russia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila is to hold “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” via Facebook Live on 7 December 2022 from 2.30 PM to 4 PM. Joining …
Join “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” Read More IKEA’s Ingka Group is to support employees who are struggling in their finances by launching a 10 million USD social fund in all Ingka’s thirty one markets. The money would …
IKEA offers fund to support employees finance and doubles staff discounts Read More
The Swedish company IKEA has been collaborating with Danish shower innovator Flow Loop in developing shower cabins that are able to recycle water using UV light for purifying used water. …
IKEA collabs with Danish Flow Loop to create sustainable bathing Read More
IKEA’s Christmas Shop in Pasay City, the Philippines, announced that it will sell fresh, live Christmas trees soon. The Christmas trees will be imported from Sweden to the Philippines during …
IKEA to bring fresh Christmas tree from Sweden to Philippines Read More
IKEA has recently launched the collection, “OBEGRÄNSAD” in collaboration with the electronic music artists, Swedish House Mafia this month, October 2022. The “OBEGRÄNSAD” or “unlimited” in Swedish is built on …
New collection of IKEA and Swedish House Mafia is launched Read More
Mr. Georg Platzer, the manager of the Swedish furniture retailer IKEA said that the company plans to open more shops in Manila, the Philippines. As the market and consumers’ needs …
IKEA plans to open more shops in the Philippines Read More
The “Embro” collection from the Thai furniture brand, Lasunya, won the Red Dot Design Award 2022 in the Home and Seating Furniture category. “An innovative combination of different fabrics and …
Thai furniture brand “Lasunya” wins Red Dot Design Award 2022 Read More
The Swedish furniture giant will raise prices by an average of 9 percent across its stores worldwide due to problems in the supply chain, TV2 writes. According to IKEA’s press contact in …
Ikea to raise prices worldwide due to supply chain problems Read More
During a meeting on 15 June, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak asked the Swedish Ambassador Björn Häggmark to call on Swedish investors such as furniture giant IKEA and automaker …
Cambodian Minister calls on Swedish investors Read More
11 June 2021 IKEA launched the latest collection LOKALT worldwide. This unique collection promotes social entrepreneurs from Thailand and other places to create opportunities and livelihood for local artisans. ‘LOKALT’ …
LOKALT collection by IKEA is now available Read More
“IKEA urges all customers who owns HEROISK or TALRIKA plates, bowls, and mugs to stop using them and to contact IKEA for a full refund. Safety is a top priority …
IKEA grant full refund to Heroisk and Talrika plates Read More
The grand opening of the new IKEA store in Neihu on the 28th of April started with a Swedish breakfast followed by inspiring speeches by Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and …
IKEA opens a new store in Neihu, Taipei Read More
15 April 2021, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore announced: We are proud to present SwedCham’s Board Committee for 2021. As it would be tough to find a stronger …
SwedCham Singapore welcomed 2021 Board Committee Read More
The Finnish eco-friendly packaging company Stora Enso together with Swedish fashion H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, and LSCS have formed TreeToTextile. They are constructing a €35 million demonstration plant in …
Stora Enzo, IKEA, H&M and UNFCC invested €35 million for TreetoTextile’ s demonstration plant Read More
Will IKEA sell Philippine-made products? According to Georg Platzer, IKEA’s Southeast Asia development manager, the products have “potential” to be sold at IKEA stores globally. Georg Platzer said to ABS-CBN …
Swedish IKEA sees potential in Philippine-made products Read More
IKEA’s new collection of LEGO brick sets and storage boxes is set to officially launch in Singapore on 18 February and online on 25 February The new BYGGLEK (Swedish for …
LEGO x IKEA launches BYGGLEK collection in Singapore Read More
Thailand has come a very long way in regards to online shopping options available. Over the past few years, Thailand has seen a rise in online shopping options with major …
Thailand online shopping guide Read More
Executives from nearly 30 leading European companies, including Swedish furniture maker IKEA, recently attended a live-streamed Forum on New Investment Opportunities between China and the EU. The high-level virtual dialogue …
IKEA and EU companies optimistic about China after teleconference with Chinese Premier Read More
IKEA, Swedish furniture giant announced last year a collaboration with Asus’s Republic of Games (ROG) to create a new range of affordable gaming furniture and accessories to bring the gaming …
IKEA and Asus ROG launches new gaming furniture in China Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries participated in the inauguration of the Oasis Project at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute on 9 October 2020. The Oasis Project provides temporary …
Ambassador Fries participates in opening of shelter project Read More
The Swedish embassy in Manila celebrated the National day on 6 June 2020 along with #TeamSweden around the globe and published stories on how Swedish innovations flourish in the Philippines. …
Swedish innovations flourishing in the Philippines Read More
Ikea Indonesia opened its second outlet in Sentul City, Bogor, West Java on 28th November 2019. The intention is to open two more outlets in 2020, one in Cakung, East …
IKEA opens second outlet in Sentul city, Indonesia Read More
The Embassy of Indonesia to Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden to Indonesia, invite all to participate in a logo design competition as part of the celebration of the 70th …
Logo design competition for Swedish-Indonesia diplomats relationship Read More
IKEA has recalled MATVRÅ Blue/Red 2-pack bib for children worldwide as there is a choking risk, the company has announced in a press release. This includes the firm’s retail stores …
IKEA recalls children’s bib: Risk of choking Read More
IKEA has seen better times in Singapore, which just presented the results for fiscal 2019 ended 31 August. With a turnover of S$341 it is S$1 million lower than this …
IKEA has seen better days in Singapore Read More
Swedish IKEA is planning an investment of 1.41 billion USD in the Chinese market, the company announced at a press briefing in Beijing on 22 August 2019 according to Yicai …
Swedish company to invest millions in Chinese market Read More
Swedish IKEA has announced a new partnership with Chinese Xiaomi. IKEA has teamed up with the Chinese home technology brand Xiaomi in order to make IKEA Smart Lighting available in …
IKEA teams up with Chinese company Read More
After 20 years, IKEA and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have replanted three million rainforest trees in Luasong, Malaysia, to restore 18,000 hectares of severely degraded rainforest. Ulf Johansson, Global …
Ikea has completed replanting of three million trees in Malaysia Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has on 21 November announced they will cut 7500 jobs worldwide in a shift toward smaller stores and more online shopping. Even though 7500 employees will …
IKEA cuts 7500 jobs globally Read More