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Hexagon AB, the Swedish multinational corporation for metrology and geo-analytics, planned to continue increasing its investment in the Chinese market, said Aime Alexandre, the firm’s vice-president for global marketing and …
Swedish company of innovation Hexagon AB plans to continue increasing investment in China Read More
Laos’s Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently reported a rise of foreign tourists visiting Laos in the first nine months of 2023, resulting in more than 2.4 million foreign …
Laos reports rise of foreign tourists so far Read More
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, President and CEO of Marimekko said in a recent press release reporting the company’s growth that Asia and Scandinavia are the company’s main focus in its current strategy …
Marimekko ensures Asia and Scandinavia as its main markets Read More
Capital city of Laos, Vientiane has developed a green city action plan for achieving its milestone. The project will apply International Finance Corporation practices in conducting a study and data …
Vientiane of Laos aims to become green city Read More
The restaurant, Steak On Stone, invites you to dine with them as they proudly present exclusive dishes like Danish-made duck and apple pie. Steak On Stone is located in Hua …
Treat yourself with Danish-made duck and apple pie at restaurant in Hua Hin Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently paid a visit to Quang Nam province and to Ly Thuong Kiet Elementary and Middle School in Hoi An City on Tuesday 7 …
Swedish Ambassador pays visit to Quang Nam province of Vietnam Read More
Thai fashion retailer, Jaspal Plc, secured the rights to import and distribute products of the Finnish brand Marimekko in Vietnam and Malaysia. It also was appointed to handle the import …
Thai fashion house Jaspal secures rights to import and distribute Marimekko and others Read More
Norway pledged to continue supporting the Alternative Learning System program (ALS) in Maguindanao which it has been partnering with Unicef Philippines. It also stated it will continue to support local …
Norway with UNICEF continue to support Alternative Learning System program in Philippines Read More
Thai rapper and singer, MILLI, was invited to perform at the Swedish music streaming platform’s event, “Spotify House SXSW in Sydney 2023” recently held in Australia. MILLI had been selected …
Thai artist MILLI invited to perform at Spotify event Read More
Swedish security company Securitas recently celebrated the opening of its new combined Head Office and Operations Office in Thailand. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Country President of Securitas …
Swedish Securitas celebrates opening of new offices in Thailand Read More
Vietnam is looking for advanced cooperation with Finland in sectors such as science-technology, innovation, forestry, and telecommunications, said Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, permanent member of the Vietnam’s Party Central …
Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Finland Read More
Scandinavian film enthusiast residing in Vietnam are invited to attend the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival which will be held from 21-25 November 2023 in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands …
You are invited to Vietnam Film Festival Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways recently launched its first direct flight between Oslo, Norway and Bangkok, Thailand on 2 November 2023 in an attempt to strengthen ties and cultural exchange between the …
Norse Atlantic Airways launches direct flights between Oslo and Bangkok Read More
Laos is planning to boost its wood businesses and wood exports to markets of the European Union (EU) countries. Following the attempt, a workshop addressing guides on high value-added wood …
Laos plans to boost wood export to EU markets Read More
Michelle Chen Moeller, consultant for global market development at Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) recently had an interview with Xinhua, discussing Danish businesses and their growth in China and the …
Danish Industry consultant talks about Danish businesses in China Read More
Danish prosecutors reported on Wednesday, 1 November 2023 that Denmark decided to drop charges against a Former minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen and former head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service …
Denmark drops charges against former minister and former spy chief Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launched direct flights from Copenhagen, Denmark to Bangkok, Thailand after a ten-year absence. “Thailand and the Scandinavian countries have a long history of friendship and cooperation and …
Scandinavian Airlines resumes direct flights between Copenhagen and Bangkok Read More
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VOYAH recently opened its showroom in Copenhagen, Denmark. It introduced three models which were the large electric SUV VOYAH Free , the luxury MPV …
Chinese EV VOYAH open showroom in Copenhagen Read More
Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and Sweden’s leader Ulf Kristersson recently held discussions about green transitions and the European Union (EU) affairs on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Both …
Norwegian and Swedish PMs discuss green transitions and EU affairs Read More
Finnish travel agencies recently reported that there is a high demand for holiday packages among Finns, particularly trips to foreign countries as well as domestic destinations, according to YLE. Laura …
Travel agencies report high demand for holiday packages among Finns Read More
Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide said despite Norway’s supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, Norway believes Israel may have broken international law in the ongoing war in the Middle East, …
Norway says Israel may have broken international law in ongoing war in Middle East Read More
The British-Swedish pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has strengthened its commitment to reduce deaths from lung cancer in the Philippines by investing in early lung cancer screening and providing swift …
AstraZeneca sets to reduce deaths from lung cancer in Philippines Read More
The seventh round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on 6-9 November 2023. According to Auramon …
7th round of Thai-EFTA negotiation to be held in Geneva Read More
Travelmedia Nordic awarded Thailand as the “Best Destination Outside Europe,” at the Danish Travel Awards 2023 based on a survey conducted by Epinion, a Danish analytical institution, among 3,000 Danish …
Travelmedia Nordic recognizes Thailand as “Best Destination Outside Europe” Read More
Joint energy venture between Aboitiz Power Corp. and Norwegian Scatec, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), said it aims to continue adopting sustainable practices to help reduce impacts of climate change. …
Filipino-Norwegian firm SNAP reduce impacts of climate change Read More
A 52-year-old woman named Mya Kyay Mon was arrested with an expired Norwegian passport by Manipur police on 23 October 2023 from Khwairamband Keithel market in Imphal city of India …
Myanmar-based armed militant arrested in India with Norwegian passport Read More
Sweden’s Migration Agency has issued a deportation of Quran-burning protester Salwan Momika, Iraqi national, claiming he had provided false information in his application for asylum, but has put the order …
Sweden puts deportation of Quran-burning protester to Iran on hold Read More
Bangkok-based hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels announced the launch of the five-star “NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa” in Helsinki, Finland as a part of its expansion plans in …
Bangkok-based hotel to launch new property in Finland Read More
The Swedish home appliance company Electrolux recently announced that it will cut about 3,000 jobs due to its sales dropped in the third quarter. “Against the background of continued weak …
Electrolux announces to cut 3,000 jobs due to sales drop Read More
Vietnam’s Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) held a meeting to review the three-year implementation of EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA), reporting that the third year’s impact on Vietnam’s exports …
Vietnam reviews three-year implementation of EU-Vietnam free trade agreement Read More
The Norwegian government announced that Norway and Sweden agreed to set up a joint police station against cross-border crimes on Friday, 27 October 2023. “We must have control at the …
Norway and Sweden agrees to set up joint police station against cross-border crimes Read More
Norwegian energy company Equinor announced that it will participate in the first Norway’s offshore wind auction and will submit a proposal for pre-qualification. “It starts with the pre-qualification and then …
Equinor to participate in first Norway offshore wind auction Read More
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Thailand together with the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the EU Member States and Ukraine will hold “The European Union Film Festival 2023: Bridging …
European films to be screened in Bangkok, Thailand in “European Union Film Festival 2023” Read More
Denmark and the Philippines recently held a discussion on marine defense while the tension in the South China Sea (SCS) is ongoing, threatening the Philippines. The discussion was between Denmark …
Denmark and Philippines look forward to maritime defense cooperation and more Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer IKEA will open its new branch, “IKEA Sukhumvit” under the “City-Center Store” concept at Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand on the first of December 2023. The new store …
IKEA to open new branch at Sukhumvit of Bangkok in December Read More
An annual international jazz festival, “ The Rhythm of the Night” will be held at central Pattaya Beach, Chonburi province, Thailand on 10-11 November 2023. The event will feature international …
Jazz festival “ The Rhythm of the Night” to be held in Pattaya of Thailand Read More
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines signed a €60 million Green Economy Program, aiming to assist the Philippines in renewing its economy on Thursday, 26 October 2023 during the …
EU and Philippines sign €60 million Green Economy Program Read More
China has become the biggest Asian market for Norwegian salmon, surpassing Japan and South Korea for the first time ever this year, according to Yicai Global. Norway exported NOK5.6 billion …
China becomes No.1 Asian market for Norwegian salmon Read More
Denmark is seeking to “de-risk” its relationship with China as it has been “too dependent” on the country, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in an exclusive interview with Nikkei …
Denmark seeks to “de-risk” its relationship with China Read More
Norwegian telecom company Telenor reported that its earnings in the third-quarter reached above expectations due to growing mobile service revenue and lower energy prices in the Nordics. “The third quarter …
Telenor reports “solid growth and earnings” in third quarter Read More
Scandinavians who are currently residing in Thailand or are planning to make a visit may reconsider their decisions as Thailand’s Pollution Control Department reported on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 that …
Air pollution in Thailand forecasted to be worse in coming time Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SwedCham) together with Already Tomorrow will hold a panel discussion on the topic of Designing Web3 Policy during Fintech Hong Kong Week 2023, on 2 …
Sweden to discuss “Designing Web3 Policy” during Fintech Hong Kong Week 2023 Read More
The Swedish government is planning to cut social benefits for immigrants from countries outside the European Union, though the details of the changes are still in discussion. According to Info …
Sweden to cut social benefits for non-European immigrants Read More
Thailand’s four-year national innovation plan of Srettha Thavisin’ government is set to elevate the country’s technology and innovation sectors and increase more numbers of startups, beginning in 2024. Thailand aims …
Thailand plans to elevate technology sector and increase numbers of new startups Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam with the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, and Thai Binh Province jointly held several workshops to create complete plans for the development and implementation of a …
Denmark and Vietnam held workshops for tackling lifestyle-related diseases Read More
Experts in Thailand’s foreign policies shared their opinions that the “quiet diplomacy” Thailand has exercised since Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s administration for nine years is “irrelevant” to continue practicing today and advised …
Thailand’s foreign policies must be reviewed, according to experts Read More
Singapore-based insurance technology (Insurtech) company, Bolttech announced its partnership with the Swedish telecommunications service provider based in Sweden, Three Sweden to assist customers with device protection solutions on Monday, 23 …
Singaporean insurtech partners with Swedish telecom firm to elevate device protection Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation paid a visit to the southern border of Thailand which separates the country from Malaysia to gain insights about the current situations in the South. …
EU delegation visits Southern border of Thailand Read More
This is the final call for any student who is interested in exploring possibilities in going to study in Sweden as the Sweden Pavilion at the OCSC International Education Expo …
Shout out to students who want to study in Sweden: Sign up now Read More
Recent research conducted by a sleep researcher Tina Sundelin at Stockholm University showed that snoozing in the morning might not be as bad, though it has some positive effects on …
Snoozing in the morning might not be as bad, according to Swedish research Read More