Yesterday I was invited to speak and participate in a panel on the ‘EU Customs – Making a difference in modern trade?’ seminar that was organized by IATA jointly with six other trade associations at the WCO premises. It was a high-level seminar about The future of trade and how the new European Customs …
Yesterday evening Sweden played Netherlands at home in the opening game of the FIFAWorld Cup Qualifyer. The game ended 1-1 after Sweden scoring in the first half, a great goal by striker Marcus Berg and Wesley Sneijder equalizing in the middle of second half. Netherlands was the better team and had the ball possession …
Tonight we will play Netherlands in the FIFA 2018 Soccer World Cup Qualifyer group stage. It is the first game in the new campaign. Sweden is in a very difficult group with recent European Silver medalists France and the last World Cup bronze winners Netherlands. We have a new young national team, since four …
When Prime Minister Stefan Löfven received US Vice President Joe Biden on 25 August, their meeting focused on global challenges. Special attention was given to the refugee situation and how to create sustainable conditions for peace and prosperity around the world. ”The relations between our countries are stronger than ever. We will continue to …
A few days ago I wrote in this blog about my friend Johan Norbergs new book: ‘Progress: Ten reasons to look forward to the future’. Human life has improved in many ways, both recently, according to a Swedish economic historian, and in the 19th century. Here is The Economist‘ article about my FB Friend …
We have spent a few days st the very top of Denmark – in beautiful Skagen. This is a very special place that I highly recommend. Skagen has a beatiful scenary, small streets full of shops, great restaurants and wonderful museums. We also went to Grenen where two oceabs, Skagerack and Kategatt, meet. A …
Like a better wine becomes our only superstar nicer the older he gets. Zlatan has had a dream start in his new club Manchester United. What people might not know is that he has the best avarage score of all players in global football. Statistics also show that Zlatan score more than one goal …
Yesterday was great day for me. I was awarded the title Doctor of Education (honoris causa) from Charles Sturt University (CSU) at a ceremony in Sydney. Doctor of Education (honoris causa) This is a fantastic honor and I want to thank the University for acknowledging me and the area of Customs in this prominent …
This is the diploma announcing that Charles Sturt University conferred a Doctor of Education (honoris causa) earlier this week. This was a tremendous honor and a very proud moment for me. I want to thank the leadership of CSU, Pro Chancellor Dr. Angelos Frangopoulos, Chancellor Dr. Michelle Allen, Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann ä, Professor …
Emirates, only on Emirates. The best airline in the world right now. By far. The economy/coach service is amazing. Especially in the A380 plane. Wifi aboard, 400 movies on a 15 inch screen, TV Shows, live television, music and a lot of exiting documentaries. I just watched two very good documentaries on Emirates ICE. …
World Customs Organization (WCO) reports that the five African countries in thr East African Community (EAC) now have agreed on the technological foundation to facilitate the administration of the regional Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme in order to support, facilitate and secure trade. The WCO – EAC CREATe Project, funded by Sweden, supports the …
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There are very few places in the world I love more than Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia. I fell on love with place already when I saw ot the first time 1988. I can sit there forever and just study the view and people passing by. Great place. There is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. …
New discoveries, intelligent devices and irrepressible dreamers are once again making space exciting. It may turn out to be a bare and barren rock. The fact that liquid water could be flowing across the surface of the planet just discovered orbiting Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to the sun, does not mean that any …
We live in the age of information technology and communication. Still we have only scratched the surface of the potential in ICT and broadband based Internet communication. As Randy Bachman and BTO once said: You ain’t seen nothing yet. Numbers rule our world. 0 and 1. The power of digital communication is impossible to …
The 19 countries with the highest reputation have been announced by the Reputation Institute in its annual Country RepTrak index. Rankings are based on numerous key drivers, including the quality of exports, contribution to global culture, standard of living, general tolerance, beauty, and safety. Europe dominates the list, especially smaller countries that balance strong …
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Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg was a Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat and humanitarian. He is widely celebrated for saving tens of thousands of Jews during the later stages of World War II. While serving as Sweden’s special envoy in Budapest between July and December 1944, Wallenberg issued protective passports and sheltered Jews in buildings designated as …
They did it again! Jose Mourinhos’ – The Special One – new dynamic superduo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic (34) and his young protégée Marcus Rushfird (18). Manchester United beat Hull away on a goal from Rushford in the 92nd minute of the game. Winning with a single goal, away, in pouring rain. That’s how you win …
There is a saying in Sweden about Swedish international soccer superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic – now playing for Manchester United – he is everywhere, all the time. Well, it really is true. Soccer is popular also in Australia. Manchester United is the number one club, so…..also in Australia, Ibrahimovic ia everywhere. In newspapers, media, on …
Back in one of my favourite countries in the world, Australia for work. I always enjoy returning down under. I am in Sydney over the weekend for meetings early next week. I love Sydney. It is a truly amazing city. My first ever long journey in 1988 took me here, to Sydney, where I …
I love movies. I always have. Travelling as much as I do, also presents a great opportunity to watch a lot of movies – especially on the long hauls. I like different kinds of movies, from thrillers to biograhies. What I do prefer is an intelligent plot (or true story), told in an original …
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