I am taking the Azerbaijan Airlines 02.30am Early Bird out of Dubai, heading for Baku. After two days AICE2018 conferencing in Dubai, I am off for the AEO Border Security Conference in Baku where I am knvited to deliver a Key Note Speech on the new generation of Border Security – in the context …

I am a great fan of coffee. Another reason for why I love Brazil, the home of coffee. Sometimes you get lost-in-translation and there is only a thin line between ‘Lars’ and ‘Larrey’ I drink way too much coffee every day. I have always done that. Sweden is a top 3 country in coffee …

According to Bloomberg today, U.K. has a new proposal on the Irish border, as a June deadline looms. The British have a new plan to kick-start Brexit talks and make progress on the Irish border issue, which is still posing the greatest risk to a final deal. Prime Minister Theresa May’s team of negotiators …

Today I am participating in World Freezones Organizations (World FZO) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Dubai. The official opening session of World FZO AICE 2018 was visited by H.E. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We are working with …

World FZO 4th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE 2018) in Dubai starts today with the theme ’Free Zone 10X – The Path to Prosperity’. I am speaking about security/compliance and modeerating a panel.

I love music and especially rock and pop. People who write their own songs, has a specific spund and singers with charachter. These are the five best rock sibgers ever in my mind: 1. Don Henley I love the voice of Don Henley, the enigma of the legendary Eagles, later a solo artist having …

Blockchain is the talk of the town. Buut what is it really? A blockchain is an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value. Blockchain technology is like the internet in that it has a built-in robustness. One can say that …

Zambian Government says it attaches great importance to consolidating trade and investment between Zambia and Sweden. Zambia Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Kayula Siame said government remains committed to creating an open, transparent, stable and predictable business environment and investment climate. The Permanent Secretary was speaking at the Swedish Southern Africa …

Writing a report from excellent work meetings today. Great to be able to do it outside. There are so many challenges right now and I am happy to be able to help.

There are many good penalty shooters in international football. Who is the best? An international statistics and analytics company has done research to find out. Naturally there is a superstar on top of the list, Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic now playing for LA Galaxy has the best statistics of all players the last ten …

On my way from one city to another. New meetings, new clients, new projects. Up at 3.30am, leaving the hotel at 04.00am. Flying 06.00am. Going South. The normal day for a Fixer in Customs, Blrders and international trade.

I am a Member of the Global Trade Development Week Advisory Council. Together we are building the future platform for trade devlopment. You can be there too. Still in UAE and Asia. Soon in China, next year Africa. Check the editions on On Global Trade Development Week KW Group Global Trade Development Week #kwgroup …

I love football and Malmö FF is my club. Ypu know. Swedish football Champions Malmö FF has had a slow start this season. In Sweden we play spring-autumn seasons due to climate. Markus Rosenberg scoring 1-0 tonight After winning all 9 pre-season and cup games, Malmö has 1-1-1 in the forts three ganes. We …

I am in Prague for some meetings. This is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Event though I have been here many times, and spend my time nowadays in meeting rooms, I am still fascinated by the city. Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic and is located …

Don’t miss the Global Trade Development Week at the Grand Kempinksi Shanghai 2-4 July 2018. GTDW for the first time in China. I will be there – will you? Be there to listen to the latest news in Customs and Trade business. Here is the link to the agenda and registration: GTDW China Programme …

Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman. The musician – born Tim Bergling – was 28. Avicii was known as a pioneer of the Electronic Dance Movement. He was one of the most successful and influential DJs in the electronic music industry. “It is with profound sorrow that …

Today the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN ambassadors from the 15 member states of the UN Security Council arrives to my home region Skåne in Sweden for a work meeting at former Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld’s house Backåkra, just a few kilometers from my home. Dag Hammarskjöld was appointed UN Secretary General in …

There is only. One song that can be the best ever made. For me it is easy. I heard this song the first time in 1975. I was eleven years old at the time. Since then, and forever, it is the best song ever made. Layla. Layla is a song written by Eric Clapton …

HM Revenue & Customs chief executive confirms several major programmes will be affected due to prioritising development of new customs IT systems HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) plans to stop or delay a number of its transformation programmes to ensure it has the capability and capacity to complete its new Customs Declaration Services (CDS) …

He is a superstar and it is all about showbiz. Here is the hillarious interview from the Jimmy Kimmel Show. The King is in the U.S.A. Link to the Jimmy Kimmel Show