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Explore Issue 40 of APAC Outlook Magazine, the B2B magazine for the APAC region.

40 Corporate Stories

Bishops : Driving Diversification

Bishops remains committed to propelling progress in the Pacific Islands via industrial enablement as a one-stop shop operator.

PTC ASIA 2019 to Promote High-Quality Industrial Development

Leading fluid power transmission show, PTC ASIA 2019, will be held from October 23-26 at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC)

By Editorial Team

Volvo : A Touch of Swedish Class

One of Scandinavia's most reputed brands, the automotive giant is also making its mark on the Asian continent, not least in Thailand where its subsidiary Volvo Cars Thailand is going from strength to strength.  

By Editorial Team

News Roundup : July – August

Outlook Publishing rounds up the best and latest news from across the APAC region, from Huawei to Netflix.

By Editorial Team

China Hosts African Energy Chamber Delegation

To support growing energy cooperation and investment between China and Africa, Beijing is set to play host to the African Energy Chamber.

By Editorial Team

Palau : Business Travel Guide

We speak to Palau Visitors Authority about Palau, a nation made up of coral and volcanic islands.

By Editorial Team

Alibaba Cloud : Turning AI into Actionable Insights

The cloud computing arm of Alibaba, one of the world’s largest ecommerce companies and a top three sector-based service provider, has become a market leader in one-stop shop solutions to face and tackle digitalisation challenges across multiple sectors.

By Editorial Team

Now is the Moment for Global Trading in Southeast Asia

If the ASEAN region was a single country it would be the seventh-largest economy in the world, with a combined GDP of $2.92 trillion in 2018. It is projected to rank as the fourth-largest economy by 2050, demonstrating the increasing strength of Southeast Asia’s position in the global trading ecosystem.

By Arnon Goldstein Joon Kim

Asia Outlook Issue 40 | APAC Outlook Magazine

Issue 40 40Corporate StoriesManufacturing Volvo Cars ThailandThe Nordic Touch  Volvo Cars Thailand continues to present the best of Swedish design and safety to Thai consumers, its network of franchise partners creating a second-home experience in their showrooms     Writer: Tom Wadlow  |   Project Manager: Callam Waller    Sweden is synonymous with innovation, design and trust.    Labelled the most reputable country in the world by the Reputation Institute, it is home to a number of enduring global brands which carry a progressive set of values.    Volvo is one of them. Renowned for building reliable and safe vehicles, this cornerstone of its identity has enabled the automaker to penetrate markets all over the world, the combination of safety and Swedish style truly standing the test of time.    Thailand and Chris Wailes are a case in point.    “The reason why I only had an interest in joining the company was down to the fact that I grew up with a Volvo car from a young age,” Wailes, now Managing Director of Volvo Cars Thailand, explains. “My mum had both 240 and 340 models, so I already knew quite a bit about the cars… a good start as a fresh and eager young salesperson!    “I have continued throughout my career with Volvo because I truly believe in the values the company has in terms of protecting people both inside and outside of the car, together with bringing premium mobility solutions for consumers regardless of which country you live in.”      Having worn the…

By Editorial Team