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United Plantations Denies AllegationsIn a press release, Danish company United Plantations denies the allegations made against them by Danish newspaper Politiken yesterday. Read full story.
Big Danish Company Uses Dangerous PesticidesThe Danish-controlled plantation company United Plantations of Malaysia exposes its workers to deadly pesticides - including ”Agent Paraquat”, which even in very small doses can lead to poisoning, which destroys the lungs. Read full story.
Saab Courts Malaysia and ThailandSaab AB is stepping up a campaign to sell its Gripen warplane in Malaysia and Thailand as Switzerland’s decision to delay a $1 billion fighter purchase threatens to curtail production of the 1,320 mile-per-hour jet. Read full story.
Norway Urged to Dump Forest-Destroying StocksNorway's Climate and Forests Initiative, which has set aside billions of dollars for efforts to reduce deforestation, should work with the country's Ministry of Finance to divest the Government Pension Fund from companies that destroy forests, says the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), an environmental group. Read full story.
Fundamental Right of all Swedish CitizensThe out-going Ambassador of Sweden, Mr Rolf Bergman recently cast his vote at the Embassy in Hanoi to fulfil his right to vote in the General Elections in Sweden. He said after his voting: “The right to vote is an important fundamental right of all Swedish citizens who have reached the age of 18. Today, I voted for the party who will represent me at the Parliament, the Municipal Council and the County Council.” Read full story.
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Swedish Pub Night in MalaysiaMalaysian Swedish Business Association (MASBA) was held the Pub Evening in August 12th at The Ronnie Q Pub. Read full story.
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