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The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok also covers Cambodia and Deputy Head of Mission Miika Tomi recently visited the country for the first time after travel restrictions were lifted. Miika …
Finland’s Deputy Head of Mission visited Cambodia for the first time Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg recently met with Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and his team. The visit aimed to discuss potential cooperation in the field …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed potential cooperation in Davao City Read MoreHumphrey Lau and Pui Ling Lau came to Denmark as children of Chinese immigrants. Today, both are directors in Danish multi-million businesses, Humphrey Lau as head of Grundfos’ department for …
Children of Chinese immigrants in Denmark are now top leaders in multi-million businesses Read More
A 35-year-old Norwegian woman has, together with three other Europeans, gone missing while diving off the tiny Malaysian island Pulau Tokong Sanggol. According to Daily Mail, the group which besides the …
Norwegian woman and three other Europeans missing off Malaysian island Read More
In a recent article published in Dagbladet, Gunn Wærsted, Chairman of the Board in Telenor speaks about the recent highly criticized sale of Telenor Myanmar while putting into words what …
Many wanted Telenor to stay in Myanmar but the employee’s safety was the overall thing Read More
On 1 April, Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT), represented by H.E. Bun Neary, and the Swedish Taxation Authority (STA) held a closure meeting with GDT staff. The staff have …
Cambodia’s GDT and Sweden’s Taxation Authority held training week in Phnom Penh Read More
The European Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam invite you to join their upcoming webinar covering the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam …
Learn about the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
To promote the Indonesian language and culture in Finland and Estonia, Ambassador of Indonesia to Finland Ratu Silvy Gayatri officially opened the 2022 Indonesian Language Online Course for Foreign Speakers …
The Indonesian Embassy in Helsinki promotes Indonesian language and culture in Finland Read More
In December 2021, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore launched a joint pledge for Swedish multinational companies in Singapore to double their paternity leave benefits from two to four weeks …
New fathers who work at Swedish firms in Singapore cheer SwedCham #Doubleup Pledge Read More
At the end of last week, the District Court of Ostrobothnia in Finland arrested a local greenhouse entrepreneur from Närpes on probable cause on suspicion of exploitation and attempted human …
Finnish greenhouse owner arrested for exploitation and human trafficking of Vietnamese workers Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen is amongst other distinguished speakers to talk about energy efficiency at Energy Efficiency Day 2022 on 20-21 April. More about the event, the …
Ambassador Sillasen to speak about energy efficiency at EE Day 2022 in the Philippines Read More
At a virtual summit last week, the EU and China agreed that the war in Ukraine threatens global security and the economy, BT writes. The summit however did not lead to a …
The EU and China agree that war threatens global security Read More
A Danish man was recently arrested in the City of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines for sharing sexual photos and videos of his Filipino wife. Media Inquirer.net writes that the 61-year-old …
Dane arrested for sharing sexual photos and videos of his Philippine wife Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia is delighted to start the second quarter of the year with another anticipated networking session. Join the Chamber for an evening of networking and …
Join EuroCham Malaysia Networking Event Read More
The shareholders of True Corp. and Telenor’s company Total Access Communication (DTAC), which is Thailand’s second and third largest mobile telecom operators by subscribers, have approved the merger of their …
True and DTAC shareholders approve the creation of Thailand’s largest operator Read More
HRH Princess Marie of Denmark has begun a trip to Cambodia in her role as honorary President of DanChurchAid, the Danish church’s humanitarian foundation. The princess’ journey is also a …
HRH Princess Marie of Denmark begins humanitarian trip to Cambodia with a poignant visit Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their joint Chamber webinar on Russian sanctions on 7 April. More about the event, DCCC writes: On the 24th of …
DCCC invites to joint Chamber webinar on Russian sanctions Read More
Bilateral trade between Norway and the Philippines jumped last year by a total of 120 percent. In 2020, the growth rate was 19.53 percent. Manila Bulletin writes that the increase is …
Bilateral trade between Norway and the Philippines jumped 120 percent in 2021 Read More
MacGregor, part of the Finnish cargo-handling machinery producer Cargotec, has been selected to supply comprehensive packages of RoRo equipment for four Aurora class Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) to …
MacGregor wins RoRo equipment supply contract for Aurora class vessels Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has released a free blueprint on his famous sculpture ‘Pillar of Shame’ for people to 3D print their own copies and therefore annoy China, media Business …
Jens Galschiøt release a free blueprint for his sculpture so 3D printers can annoy China Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is currently looking for a Senior Consular Officer. About the position, the Embassy writes: The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is seeking to recruit …
Are you the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s new Senior Consular Officer? Read More
From 23 to 25 March, Team Europe Political Counselors from the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, France, and Germany, together with EU’s Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Tihamér …
EU Team visited Cambidoa’s Kampot province Read More
The Chinese company Geely started test runs of green e-methanol vehicles earlier this week at the port of Aalborg in Denmark, media Xinhua writes. E-methanol is a sustainable, carbon-neutral, and renewable fuel …
Geely starts test runs of e-methanol vehicles in Denmark Read More
On 29 March, the Finnish Business Council Shanghai’s Annual General Meeting was held with participants joining the meeting both online and offline. The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai informs that during …
New FBCS Board welcomes new Chairman and Vice-Chairman Read More
The 6th Political Dialogue under the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Indonesia took place on 22 March 2022 in Brussels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
European Union and Indonesia hold 6th Political Dialogue Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes Jonas Millqvist who has joined the office as Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit. Jonas is from Sweden …
Meet the new Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit Read More
Luxury goods were flowing when Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and five employees from the Ministry of Foreign affairs went on a long trip to Asia in November last year. …
Denmark’s Foreign Minister and colleagues spend DKK 1.2M on wild Asia trip Read More
The Danish wind turbine company Vestas, has secured a 100 MW order in Vietnam for an undisclosed project. According to this company announcement, the order covers supply, supervision of the installation, …
Vestas wins 100 MW order in Vietnam Read More
On Friday, March 18th, H&M opened its first store in Cambodia. The Swedish retailer said in this release that excited crowds waited in line with great enthusiasm to enter the first H&M …
H&M now open in Cambodia Read More
Karine Hirn is a veteran of the SwedCham HK Board and was first elected in 2014. In a recent article, the Chamber speaks to Karine about her job as Chief …
Meet SwedCham HK Board Member Karine Hirn Read More
Join the 5th episode of the Circular Economy Webinar on “Green Transition in Textile Industry” to gain insights into Experience from Finland & Thailand on 5 April. The event is …
Gain insight into experience from Finland and Thailand on Green Transition in Textile Industry Read More
Denmark is honored to be a trusted partner of Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture and sharing updates on the two nations’ cooperation on organic dairy development, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia informs …
Denmark and Indonesia strengthen organic dairy development cooperation Read More
Thales, the supplier of Norwegian passports, has reported a shortage of raw materials and reduced production capacity, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs. The shortage of raw materials is due to …
Manufacturer of Norwegian passports reports reduced production capacity Read More
On 23 March, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a reception at the Norwegian Residence in conjunction with Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022. About the reception, the Embassy notes that it …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted reception in connection with OTC Asia 2022 Read More
A report from the Tibet Commission in Denmark directs harsh criticism at several authorities who have influenced Copenhagen’s Police’s crime against China-critical protesters, DR News writes. In the report, the Tibet Commission, …
New report criticizes Danish authorities for giving in to Chinese pressure during state visits Read More
Earlier this week, Local media reported that 47-year-old Toni Mikael from Finland was pushed by a guard outside a Pattaya bar and fell to the ground. Later, however, Pattaya police …
Pattaya Police: Drunk Finn was not pushed by a guard but fell over on his own outside bar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ on April 8. More about the webinar, …
SwedCham HK webinar ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ Read More
On 25 March, Telenor announced that the telecom giant had transferred the operational activities of Telenor Myanmar to M1 Group. In a release following the announcement, the Norwegian Forum for Development and …
Norway’s ForUM condemns the sale of Telenor Myanmar Read More
In a statement by the Spokesperson, the European Union deeply regrets the execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman in Singapore. As the first execution to be carried out in more …
EU deeply regrets Singapore’s execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman Read More
On 29 March at midnight, Denmark’s last remaining covid-19 entry restriction was lifted and all travelers regardless of vaccination status can now freely travel into the Nordic country. The last …
Denmark lift all entry restrictions Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘Singapore Budget 2022 and Its Implications’ on 24 April. More about the webinar, FBC Singapore writes: Warmly welcome …
Learn more about Singapore Budget 2022 and its implications Read More
The Swedish-owned outsourcing firm Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc. has opened a new satellite office in Davao City called T:Space which will serve as a support center and backup space for …
Swedish-owned Transcom opens support space for work-from-home employees in Davao City Read More
An unidentified Swedish man in a wheelchair was recently told to stop begging for money in Pattaya and to instead contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Pattaya News reports that …
Broke Swede told to stop begging for money in Pattaya Read More
Last week, #EuatYourSchool 2022 was launched with EU Ambassador to Singapore, Iwona Piórko’s visit to Queensway Secondary School to meet secondary school students. The Embassy of Finland in Singapore shares that during …
EU Ambassador to Singapore launched #EUatYourSchool 2022 Read More
From 1 April 2022, all fully vaccinated travelers can enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore as the city-state is “taking a major step forward to restore air connectivity to the world …
Singapore to end quarantine for vaccinated foreign arrivals Read More
In a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar, the EU and Foreign Ministers from 21 countries including, but not limited to, Norway and Iceland called on Myanmar’s military …
EU and 21 other countries call on Myanmar’s military to stop its violence and restore path to democracy Read More
After a one-year hiatus, the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce are finally able to announce the date of their long-awaited Nordic spring lunch. The …
Joint Danish-Finnish Easter lunch in Bangkok Read More
China will very soon have to decide for itself which side of history it will stand on when it comes to the war in Ukraine. And if the regime in …
China under EU pressure to join ‘right side of history’ Read More
Last week, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen, together with the Norwegian Honorary Consul Mr. Arild Haugan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s …
Norwegian delegation visited the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Committee Read More
In a recent member focus article, NBAS speaks to Carolyne Wallmark from StormGeos about her upbringing in Singapore and her years living in Scandinavia. 46-year-old Carolyne Wallmark is a native …
NBAS member Carolyne Wallmark on cultural differences between Singapore and Scandinavia Read More