Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia

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Snus and nicotine pouches banned in Singapore, including for transit passengers

Scandinavians travelling to Singapore are warned not to bring snus or nicotine pouches into the country, as the products are prohibited even when carried for personal use or during an …

Business in Asia

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Sakari Puisto witnesses Finnish nuclear safety deal in Singapore

Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto and Singapore’s minister Tan See Leng witnessed the signing of a five-year nuclear safety cooperation agreement during Puisto’s visit to Singapore. The agreement …

International News

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Denmark and Cambodia agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Denmark and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through more regular consultations, following their first bilateral talks in Phnom Penh on 30 October. The discussions resulted in the signing …

Nordic Community News

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Lars Andersson joins Nordic musicians for Hanoi jazz concert

Swedish musician and educator Lars Andersson will join Norwegian musicians Jan Bang and Ingolv Haaland at Jazz & Friends X in Hanoi on 6 November. The concert brings together nearly …