https://www.scmp.com/rss/321326/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The beautiful scene unfolding in front of me could be straight out of one of Disney's all-time classics, Bambi (1942). A pair of pointed ears, eyes darker than midnight and a smallish frame covered in sleek russet fur signifies that I'm peeking at one of God's most timid creatures: the roe deer.  Well it is about 250 metres away - I'm using high-powered binoculars. This is the sort of animal activity you would normally only expect to see in the middle of the wilderness. I'm less than half an... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874188/memories-elks-gait-charge-wild-boar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874188/memories-elks-gait-charge-wild-boar?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:00:30 +0000 Swedish companies play a high-profile role in Hong Kong's everyday life, whether it's the handy designs on sale in one of the three Ikea stores, or the trendsetting fashion items laid out in H&M's new flagship store opening this week at Causeway Bay's Fashion Walk. But Sweden's trade relations with Hong Kong stretch well beyond retail offerings. More than 160 Swedish companies have established offices in the city, including Alfa Laval, which deals in the production of specialised products and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874189/trade-link-goes-beyond-furniture-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874189/trade-link-goes-beyond-furniture-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:59:45 +0000 The relationship between Sweden and Hong Kong, where trade and investments are key areas, dates back many years. Today, there are around 1,500 Swedes living in Hong Kong and 160 to 180 Swedish companies present here.  In September, I took up the position of Swedish consul general in Hong Kong. A few days later, the Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Mikael Damberg, visited. The main purpose was to discuss areas of possible collaboration. During his visit, he inaugurated Business... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874186/message-consul-general-sweden-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874186/message-consul-general-sweden-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:53:12 +0000 Hedson Technologies is racing to serve Asia's budding automotive aftermarket. Forecasting the continued growth of the vehicle service and repair business, the leading body and paint shop equipment provider is pursuing partnerships, acquisitions and joint ventures to triple its revenue in the next three years.  The company's goal of growing its business is plausible. With China being the largest car market in the world, and with more prospering populations across borders desiring to own cars, the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874181/hedson-technologies-speeds-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874181/hedson-technologies-speeds-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:50:15 +0000 Sustainability is a way of life at Callans Tra, a mid-sized forest and sawmill owner, and a leader in Sweden's bioenergy scene.  Operating through four generations in one of the world's best districts for spruce and pine timber, the family-owned business combines age-old craftsmanship with modern technology to keep the forest evergreen.  "We do something special for clients visiting us for the first time," says Arvid Callans, president and CEO. "We rent a helicopter, take them to a lake in our... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874185/environmental-thinking-sustains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874185/environmental-thinking-sustains?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:48:15 +0000 Swedish speciality pharmaceutical company Moberg Pharma has brought its flagship product, Kerasal Nail, to China, capitalising on the brand's strong market acceptance in Europe, Canada and the United States. "We're getting a very positive response, confirming that our product satisfies a huge unmet need in Asia," says Peter Wolpert, founder and CEO.  The China launch in May was initiated by the company's partner Menarini Asia-Pacific, which oversaw the introduction of Kerasal Nail in Malaysia,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874184/moberg-pharma-nails-asian-foothold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874184/moberg-pharma-nails-asian-foothold?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:45:53 +0000 The same passion that has raised the efficiencies of leading European financial institutions will soon sweep Asia, starting in China. Lean, agile and continuously innovating, Swedish financial software specialist LeanDev will introduce its cutting-edge solutions on the mainland this year, giving potential local clients a technological edge in the market.  "Through creative dialogues, we're able to understand what customers actually need," says managing director Per Nyfelt, who speaks fluent... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874183/leandev-brings-latest-financial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874183/leandev-brings-latest-financial?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:43:14 +0000 Asia's maritime sector is making huge strides in global trade traffic - nine out of the top 10 busiest port cities are in the region. With 90 per cent of its business coming from Asia, Scanjet Group reinforces regional dominance in tank management and tank-cleaning systems for marine, offshore and industrial applications.  "Being a Swedish company, we strive for the highest standards of quality, design and performance," says Niklas Falkmer, managing director for the group's subsidiary Scanjet... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874182/scanjet-goes-full-steam-ahead-asias?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874182/scanjet-goes-full-steam-ahead-asias?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:39:19 +0000 Supporting electronics manufacturers as they respond to increasingly sophisticated market demands, innovation-driven firm Mycronic offers cutting-edge solutions that pave the way for the next big breakthrough in the electronics industry.  Mycronic's commitment to improving production standards and efficiency levels of customers has been vital to its growth since it started in the early 1970s. Having built a 450-strong patent portfolio, Mycronic has become a trusted name in high-quality pattern... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874177/electronics-makers-improve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874177/electronics-makers-improve?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:33:47 +0000 Skype and Spotify, two technological breakthroughs making waves in the digital world, count two enterprising Swedes among their founders. AstraZeneca and Volvo are home-grown Swedish companies that have become renowned globally in their respective fields. The list of Sweden's finest would not be complete without IKEA, the iconic company that popularised Scandinavian minimalistic furniture and the cult-classic Swedish meatballs. Sweden is leaving its mark around the world and is continuing to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874169/discovery-reports-showcases-socio?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1874169/discovery-reports-showcases-socio?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:29:53 +0000 There is little room for mistakes when it comes to transporting high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and health care products. This is why industry leaders such as Roche, Novartis and Pfizer take no chances - and turn to Envirotainer and its active temperature-controlled solutions. "When human health is on the line, the quality and integrity of any product cannot be compromised," says Envirotainer CEO Simon Angeldorff. "Beyond moving precious cargoes from point A to B, we protect... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873839/envirotainer-protects-product?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873839/envirotainer-protects-product?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:00:29 +0000 The reliability of data communications in mission-critical operations - whether on the road, below the earth's surface or out in the open seas - can spell the difference between ground-breaking success and utter disaster. Few understand this better than Westermo, whose diverse industrial switches, routers, extenders, modems and converters are used for data communications in demanding applications. "Personal security and income can be at stake when a water treatment plant breaks down, when a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873838/westermo-provides-reliable-data?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873838/westermo-provides-reliable-data?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:58:22 +0000 Asia's growing economy, projected to average 5.4 per cent annually from 2014 to 2018, is creating the need for more reliable logistics providers that can offer a wide range of versatile transport solutions. Positioned to enhance trade between Asia and the Nordic region, the Sweden-based subsidiary of DB Schenker is primed to provide clients first-rate land, air, rail and ocean logistics solutions.  "Asia is very important for DB Schenker. It's an area with sustained growth for several years, and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873836/db-schenker-strengthens-asian-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873836/db-schenker-strengthens-asian-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:55:46 +0000 Excavators have been indispensable construction machineries since their invention more than a century ago, but with the advent of engcon's cutting-edge tiltrotators, the capabilities of the heavy equipment have expanded far beyond excavation. Serving as the excavator's wrist, tiltrotators allow the machine to tilt and rotate work tools. Its hydraulic quick hitch makes it possible to safely switch between tools and attachments on the excavator faster.  A frontrunner in the manufacture of the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873835/excavators-can-do-more-less-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873835/excavators-can-do-more-less-time?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:53:21 +0000 Ingenious ideas start with a spark; great innovations begin with the right set of tools and machinery. For industry leaders whose ideas shape industries the world over, this means making no compromises on quality while maximising value for money. Understanding such a philosophy has made Luna Verktyg & Maskin the partner of choice - from supplying hand tools, measurement, compressed air and heavy equipment to training clients how to combine theory, practice and product knowledge. Built over... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873809/luna-boost-asian-innovation-through?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873809/luna-boost-asian-innovation-through?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:40:12 +0000 Having built a strong and trusted reputation in insurance and reinsurance in more than 145 countries, Sirius International Insurance Corp has extensive capacity to adapt its expertise to meet the varying demands of clients from different cultural backgrounds.  Sirius International credits this success to its people who are committed to providing clients personalised service.  "We bring on board all the right people. They have the knowledge and understanding of the market and company culture to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873801/asian-owner-broadens-sirius?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873801/asian-owner-broadens-sirius?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:32:21 +0000 Supplying superior quality raw ingredients to leading food and nutrition companies in Sweden, Ewalco is distinguished as a strong and reliable business partner with a robust network of contacts across Europe and worldwide. Using natural ingredients in all its food products and recipes, the 35-year-old company is serving various segments in the food industry such as dairy, sport nutrition and ready-made food with its certified products.  "Our philosophy is to find new products, tastes and forms... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873736/reliability-makes-ewalco-preferred?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873736/reliability-makes-ewalco-preferred?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:20:53 +0000 As extreme weather conditions heightened by climate change usher in the need for increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, the global market for district heating and cooling (DHC) systems is forecast to grow steadily over the next few years. Powerpipe Systems, a Nordic leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of pre-insulated pipes and components, brings 30 years of reliability and Swedish expertise in DHC systems to the growing markets of Asia-Pacific. "We keep... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873701/powerpipe-systems-warms-asias?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873701/powerpipe-systems-warms-asias?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:03:49 +0000 With the urbanisation of Asia's major cities opening doors for global construction projects, Nordic market leader Svedbergs - a Swedish pioneer in the development, manufacturing and marketing of the complete bathroom experience - brings its expertise to the region's growing metropolises. "We focus on developing practical, high-quality products merged with Scandinavian design," says Fredrik Bjorkman, CEO. "Our aim is to strengthen the brand through the development of new products. This allows... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873699/svedbergs-ushers-scandinavian-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873699/svedbergs-ushers-scandinavian-design?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 06:59:50 +0000 A market leader in airflow component design, Fergas lives by its slogan, "Experts in moving air - everywhere". The company brings more than 65 years of industry experience in delivering air moving solutions that address thermal, acoustic and energy efficiency requirements. "'Everywhere' refers to our professional knowledge of air moving technology across applications," says Rikard Wallman, president and CEO. "It also speaks about our commitment to support our customers globally with a reliable,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873652/fergas-sweeps-across-asia-air-moving?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873652/fergas-sweeps-across-asia-air-moving?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:58:30 +0000 In an increasingly competitive market, Swedish speciality pulp producer Rottneros is building on its niche strategy and independent status to differentiate itself and sustain corporate growth. "We have secured a strong market position with our culture of innovation and specialised production focus," says Per Lundeen, president and CEO. "Our priority is to optimise pulp to meet the high standards of select niches in the paper industry." At its two mills - Vallvik Mill and Rottneros Mill,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873643/rottneros-draws-strength-specialised?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873643/rottneros-draws-strength-specialised?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:51:38 +0000 China has won six out of 10 men's world table tennis championships since 1959 and has topped all but two of the women's world championships since 1971.  Apart from having a large talent pool and rigid training, the country makes sure to have the best equipment available.  For the Chinese national team and world's top players such as Xu Xin and Fan Zhendong, the choice falls on a company that is small in size but big in numbers. These players use blades or paddles that are precisely engineered in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873642/stiga-sports-packs-technology-table?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873642/stiga-sports-packs-technology-table?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:41:36 +0000 Asia's robust construction equipment industry spurs demand for market-tailored man-machine interface control solutions. As a leading original equipment manufacturer of customer-adapted control components for various industries, Caldaro harnesses internal and external competencies to bring added value to its customers. "We work closely with our customers and technology suppliers towards developing optimal solutions, enabling us to deliver flexible and competitive products," says managing director... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873638/caldaro-customises-link-between-man?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/sweden-country-report/article/1873638/caldaro-customises-link-between-man?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:30:45 +0000