Jeannette Hinrup, Author at Scandasia

Nordic Embassies and ASEAN Nations discussed carbon neutral ambitions at Nordic Green 2022

October 31, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Finland in Singapore announced to have concluded Nordic Green 2022 featuring the Nordic Green Talks – the virtual live-stream event “Green Transition and Energy Resilience”. The …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

DABS encourages to join SwedCham Women4Women’s “Cross-Chamber After Work”

October 31, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Danish Business Association in Singapore would like to draw attention to the upcoming “Women’s Cross-Chamber After Work” hosted by SwedCham Women4Women Forum on 10 November. Members from 12 other …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden

EUROCHAM Malaysia attends Carlsberg’s ZERO & Beyond launch

October 31, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

EUROCHAM Malaysia announced to have attended Carlsberg Malaysia’s presentation of its “ZERO & Beyond” – Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and priorities. Carlsberg says it is, from now on, …

Living in Asia / Singapore / Sweden

SWEA Singapore podcast episode with Ida Esmaeili on growing up abroad

October 29, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

SWEA Singapore presents a new episode of their podcast in which they have talked to actress, playwriter and singer, Ida Esmaeili in New York on what it is like growing …

Finland / General news / Norway / Sweden

The Norwegian Embassy is excited for the European Film Festival and so are we

October 28, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is excited for the 23rd edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF) in Malaysia which will feature movies from 17 European countries. Norway …

Denmark / General news

Danes Worlwide presents new relevant webinars and events

October 28, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Danes Worldwide presents various events and webinars relevant for Danes, and their family members, who are returning home either permanent or for a longer period of time; Danes-træf i København …

Community news / Denmark

Are you a Dane abroad? Here’s how to convert to Danish MitID

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Danish NemID-users are required to convert to MitID as NemID for accessing banks online and undertaking online purchases expires on 31 October. As previously reported, the organization Danes Worlwide raised …

General news / Norway / Singapore

The day has come: Norwegian educational vessel, Staatsraad Lehmkul, to arrive in Singapore

October 27, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore wishes to remind anyone interested that the tallship, Staatsraad Lehmkul, will arrive at Singapore Cruise Centre Harbourfront Tuesday afternoon on 27 October. As previously …

China / Denmark / General news

Danish missions in China hosts event to share information on visa/work permit procedures

October 27, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China draws attention to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs experiencing an increased demand from business owners and employees for information on which …

Denmark / General news

Insurance uncertainties as damage to North Stream 1 is yet a mystery

October 26, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

We still do not know what caused the damage on the North Stream 1 pipeline and insurance companies are considering how to respond to potential claims which will likely amount …

General news / Indonesia

Fire on Indonesian ferry kills 14 passengers

October 26, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Ferry KM Express Cantika 77, carrying more than 300 passengers, caught on fire off the coast of Indonesia on Monday killing 14. The ferry was on its way from Kalabahu …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Asian markets to prompt Carlsberg’s sales growth

October 26, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Growth numbers for the Asian markets are the driving force of Danish brewer Carlsberg’s sales numbers for the quarterly financial accounts. Conversably, the brewer’s growth numbers for Western Europe will …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Mat Rahmström, CEO of Atlas Copco, to talk at SwedCham APAC CEO Series

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore announces Mats Rahmström, president and CEO of Atlas Copco group, as its next guest for the SwedCham APAC CEO series. on 22 November …

General news / Malaysia / Norway

Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur celebrates UN anniversary

October 25, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur celebrated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations, marked by the UN Day on 24 October on which the UN Charter came into …

Cambodia / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

South Korea fires warning against North Korean sea vessel on maritime border

October 25, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Early Monday morning local time, South Korean military fired warning shots against a North Korean vessel at an inter-Korean maritime border – the Northern Borderline – separating the two countries. …

General news / Singapore

Otter-gangs invading Singapore

October 24, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

As reported by Swedish tabloid media, Expressen – and many other news medias – otters have become an increasing problem in Singapore with its doubling in population since 2019. …

General news / Sweden

H&M tops list of 7 most polluting fast fashion companies

October 24, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 3 Comments.

Humankind’s devotion to the throwaway culture is hard to change and undeniably strongly influenced by consumerism. A throwaway lifestyle is seen as a sign of modernity – single use plastic …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

SWEDCHAM in Singapore to host “Market Outlook: Malaysia”

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore will host its Market Outlook: Malaysia on 5 December. Ambassador Dr. Joachim Bergström and Trade Commissioner Emma Broms will provide an overview of …

Community news / Denmark / Malaysia

DanCham in Malaysia celebrated its 30th anniversary

October 23, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian Danish Business Council (DanCham) celebrated its 30th anniversary on 19 October with DanCham members, European Chamber members and other invited guests. The celebration was hosted by DanCham’s supporting …

Finland / General news / Singapore

Join the Embassy of Finland in Singapore at SWITCH for a sustainable future

October 23, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to its SWITCH experience on 25 October as a part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology where panelists will share their …

General news / Iceland / Malaysia / Norway

EFTA and Malaysia met for 13th round of FTA-negotiations

October 23, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Malaysia and member states – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) met last week for a 13th round of negotiations on an Economic …

China / General news

Biden pressures China with export ban on microchips

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

American President Joe Biden has introduced a ban on exports of microchips and semiconductors to China infuriating the Chinese while leaving the atmosphere between the two countries at an absolute …

Community news / Finland / Singapore

Singaporean actress Munah Bagharib interviews Finnish writer Johanna Nylund on happiness

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Embassy of Finland in Singapore asks fundamental questions as “How to achieve happiness?” and “What does it mean?” by drawing attention to a interview with Johanna Nylund, Finnish writer, photographer …

General news / Sweden

Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic as H&M Global Brand Mover

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

H&M Moves announces collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their mission to get “the whole World and everybody” moving through democratizing sports and says Zlatan has embarked on a long-term commitment …

General news / Indonesia

Indoneasia bans all liquid medicines after deaths of children

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

As reported by Danish public-service media, DR, 200 Indonesian children have been affected by acute renal impairment from which around half of the children has died. Liquid medicine such as …

Denmark / General news / Singapore

Danish sustainability forum Global Fashion Summit to feature a Singapore Edition

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Embassy of Denmark in Singapore calls to join the first-ever Global Fashion Summit: Singapore Edition on 3 November 2022. The Global Fashion Summit is the leading international forum for …

General news / Malaysia

Malaysian General Election to be held on 19 November

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Following a special meeting relating the 15th General Election (GE15) chaired by Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh on Thursday, it was announced that polling day for …

Community news / Malaysia

EUROCHAM Malaysia hosted biomonthly Healthcare Sector Comittee

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced to have organized the bimonthly Healthcare Sector Committee on 5 October 2022 and reports the meeting saw attendance of pioneers within the Malaysian healthcare sector. Dr. …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Malaysia

Finland fifth of friendliest European countries followed by Iceland and Denmark

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 1 Comment

The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur draws attention to, and shares the article on, Finland being appointed one of the friendliest countries across Europe by readers of the Condé …

Community news / Malaysia / Norway

Norwegian Embassy in KL hosted ROV technology demonstration event

October 17, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted an innovative event at the Ambassador’s Residence showcasing cutting-edge Norwegian technology on 13 October. The event featured a lunch, during which participants …

Community news

Exhibition opening of “Natasha” as part of Singapore Benniale 2022

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore congratulates Singapore Benniale 2022 and Singapore Art Museum on its art exhibition opening of “Natasha”, on 15 October, featuring over 50 artists and collaborators displaying …

General news / Norway

Russian arrested for flying drone near Norwegian airport

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

A Russian man was arrested for flying a drone at the airport in Tromsøe, Norway, on Saturday. According to Reuters, Norwegian police said they seized several memory cards and a …

China / General news / Iceland

NATO pressures China on reluctance to condemn invasion of Ukraine

October 17, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

An unusually straightforward confrontation took place at the Arctic Circle Assembly on Saturday. Upon a speech from Dutch Navy Officer, Rob Bauer, chair of the alliance’s Military Committee, on the …

Business in Asia / Sweden

H&M launces independent innovations stories collection for kids

October 14, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

H&M has announced the launch of its ‘Imagine That’, the first independent kidswear collection from H&M’s Innovation Stories initiative. Produced from recycled bottles and a cactus-derived leather alternative, the kids …

Cambodia / China / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile

October 14, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …

Finland / General news

Finnish Valio creates milk chocolate of the future through artificial intelligence

October 14, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 3 Comments.

Finnish manufacturer of dairy products, Valio, has harnessed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a “future-proofed” milk chocolate. This was announced through a press release on the company’s official website. “The …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Putin: Up to the EU whether they want Russian gas or not

October 13, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Russian President Putin said yesterday, on 12 October, that the sabotage of North Stream was “an international act of terror” but that the pipelines are able to be repaired. This …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Sweden

Finland joins Nordic countries in ending finances into fossil fuels leaving Norway behind

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 2 Comments.

As a result of Finland signing the Glasgow Statement on International Public Support for the Clean Energy Transition at the COP26 summit in November 2021, Finnvera, a Finnish state-owned financing …

Business in Asia / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Thailand

Catching opportunities: Telenor to strengthen Singapore operations

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 1 Comment

Telenor expands its presence in Singapore to capture regional opportunities. – The strengthened team at our Singapore headquarters will add value to our operations and safeguard our interests in the …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden

EUROCHAM Malaysia on courtesy visit at MDEC

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

EUROCHAM Malaysia thanks the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for welcoming and receiving its CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider, together with the EUROCHAM team and delegation in Cyberjaya on 11 of …

Denmark / General news

Danes abroad face significant constraints in transitioning to MitID

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 1 Comment

If you are a Danish expat experiencing issues related the transition from NemID to MitID, the Danish Agency of Digitalisation’s best advice is to come home and show up at …

Community news / Malaysia / Norway

Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosts Seafood Gala Dinner

October 11, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

After 3 years with Covid restrictions, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur was finally able to host its well-known Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner on Friday 7 October. 700 guests attended …

General news / Malaysia

Joint statement: European and World Day against Death Penalty

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The European Union in Malaysia stated on 10 October their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty at all times, in all places and under all circumstances. The 10th of October …

Community news / Denmark / Malaysia

DABS and DTCC hosts “Meet the Chambers”

October 11, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) are very excited to invite to its third online edition of “Meet the Chambers” on 19 October. Should you be interested in joining, you will …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Malaysia

Danish Chr. Hansen launches “lab in the sky” in Malaysia

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Danish bioscience company Chr. Hansen announces the launch of their new ‘lab in the sky’, located on the 15th floor of a commercial building in Kuala Lumpur. This was published …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

SWEA hosts “Lucia-train” event for Christmas 2022

October 10, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

SWEA announces to soon initiate this year’s rehearsals for Lucia 2022 and expresses joy of being able to organize a “Luciatrain” without masks or other restrictions. Come along and sing …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Germany to investigate pressumed sabotage on North Stream

October 10, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

German divers will contribute to the investigation of the presumed sabotage on North Stream pipelines 1 and 2 near the Danish Island Bornholm. The team of investigators is established and …

Cambodia / China / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Vietnam

Kim Jong-un: No reason to enter into dialogue with the enemies of North Korea

October 10, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

North Korea says it has conducted a military training involving tactical nuclear weapons. The military training was held on 25 October and attended by North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. This …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

US admits aircraft flewing near North Stream only hours after leakage was American

October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 1 Comment

A United States reconnaissance aircraft has been observed flying near the site of the damaged Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Baltic Sea only hours after the first leakage emerged. …

China / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Vietnam

North Korea continues “missile testings”

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

According to South Korean Military, North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday night, local time, says Norwegian news media VG. The firing was the sixth missile testing North Korea …

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