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Electricity prices across Europe are expected to fall below zero this weekend due to the rise of renewable energy from a surge of summer winds. According to Bloomberg, the negative …
Electricity prices in Europe fall below zero due to rise of renewable energy Read More
Vietnam’s Central Weather Agency forecasted that a tropical depression storm that took shape in the Philippines’s Luzon Island will strengthen and enter Vietnam. According to the Tuoi Tre News, there …
Vietnam expects tropical depression storm Read More
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi had discussions with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday, 14 July 2023, saying the European Union should “clarify” the positioning of the strategic …
China tells EU to “clarify” its position on strategic partnership with Beijing Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) invites you to join the event, “Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard” that will be held on Friday 18 August 2023 at The Deck, Renaissance Pattaya. …
Join Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard event Read More
A 27-year-old woman’s body was found dead under Tha Phra sky train station on Friday night, 14 July 2023. According to the Thai PBS World, she was found on the …
Woman body found dead under sky train station in Bangkok Read More
The main parties of Thailand’s government coalition, Move Forward Party and Pheu Thai Party have held a new discussion on the next steps to take after the Parliament’s voting majority …
Thailand government coalition holds talk after Parliament rejected nomination of Pita as new PM Read More
The Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Keijo Norvanto, paid a survey visit to the waste to energy project (W2E) in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam. Also joining were Mr. Mikko Osara, …
Finnish Waste to Energy Project in Bac Ninh of Vietnam expected to run next year Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, recently had a meeting with the representatives of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Davao Chamber). The Davao Chamber …
Danish Ambassador to Philippines meets with Davao Chamber representatives Read More
Indonesia’s officials announced that its island, Bali, will impose a 150,000-rupiah ($10) tax on tourists entering the “Island of Gods” starting next year, giving reasons related to preserving its …
Indonesian Bali to impose tax on tourists entering its historical place from next year Read More
The municipal Department of Tourism announced that Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to host its first river festival on 4-6 August 2023 in various tourist sites of the city …
Ho Chi Minh City to host first river festival in August Read More
A high-ranking source in the Karenni Army reported that about 1,000 Karenni refugees fled from Myanmar military aggression across the Thai-Myanmar border to Mueng district, Mae Hong Son province, Thailand …
Some 1,000 Karenni refugees flee from Myanmar military aggression to Mae Hong Son Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association and all Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand will host the annual event, “Crayfish Party 2023” on Saturday, 16 September 2023 at The Landmark Ballroom in Bangkok. …
Be ready to book seat for Crayfish Party 2023 Read More
A joint statement by sixteen European countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden was issued on …
European countries back Philippines up on West Philippine Sea territory Read More
Thailand’s Election Commission made a decision to send files about Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat’s ITV shareholding to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, 12 July 2023. The announcement came …
Controversy rises as Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita’s ITV shareholding issue to be sent to Court Read More
Anyone is interested in traveling to Sweden to live & study might be excited about this as the “Study in Sweden” event is back. The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand …
“Study in Sweden” event is back Read More
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that a volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland, near the capital Reykjavik erupted on Monday, 10 July 2023 and caused intense earthquake …
Volcano in southwest Iceland erupts Read More
The bridge “Lat Krabang” in Bangkok, Thailand that has been under construction, collapsed on Monday evening, 10 July 2023, killing at least 2 people and 13 were injured. According to …
Collapsing bridge in Bangkok kills at least 2 people, many injured and still trapped Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin and Mme. Eva Fischer-Mellbin recently hosted a dinner meeting with representatives of Danish companies with expertise on energy efficiency in the …
Danish Ambassador hosts dinner meeting for Danish companies with expertise on energy efficiency in Philippines Read More
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) held in Vietnam recently wrapped up its two month-long festival and awarded France’s “Light Up With Love” performance to win this year’s firework …
France wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard, and his team recently had a meeting with Deputy Permanent Secretary,Thalearngsak Petchsuwan, and the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to …
Thailand and Denmark takes first step to collaborate on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce are joining a “Multi-Chamber Networking Night,” at Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai, in …
Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish chambers of commerce join Multi-Chamber networking in Bangkok Read More
Russia announced the expelling of nine Finnish diplomats and shutting down Finland’s consulate in St. Petersburg on Thursday, 6 July 2023, according to Associated Press via the Taiwan News. The …
Russia expels nine Finnish diplomats and shuts down Finnish consulate Read More
Malaysia forecasted that the peak of the El Nino phenomenon would be at the beginning of 2024 on Friday, 7 July 2023. “At the beginning of 2024, the El Nino …
Malaysia forecasts peaks of EL Nino to be in early 2024 Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin made a visit to Palau where he had the opportunity to meet with high-level partners and discuss cooperation. Mainly, the areas …
Danish Ambassador to Philippines discuss cooperation with high-level partners Read More
Thai Diplomats from the Royal Thai Embassy in Finland joined the film festival, “Love is Love – LGBTQ+Summer Film Festival” that recently was organized in Helsinki, Finland. According to The …
Thailand joins film festival supporting LGBTQIA+ in Finland Read More
The Swedish firm, Bloom, was recently opened in Binh Duong, Vietnam with the goal to offer the first ever global innovation center for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. The …
Swedish firm offers first global innovation center for F&B industry in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged relevant ministers and departments to boost the country’s rice export rates by building rice brands, improving the quality of rice and diversifying …
Vietnamese PM urges related ministers to boost rice export rates Read More
The freshly elected House Speaker of Thai Parliament, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, announced on Wednesday, 5 July 2023 that the 13th July will be the date for the House and …
Thailand announces date to vote for next prime minister Read More
The United Nations (UN) recently warned the world to prepare for the EI Nino phenomenon’s impacts on humans’ health, ecosystem, and economies as it is likely to persist throughout 2023. …
UN warns world to prepare for EI Nino phenomenon impact Read More
The 26th Thai Parliament with the 500 Members of the House of Representatives successfully elected the 79-year-old Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party (one of the government coalition) …
Thailand new parliament successfully elects House Speaker Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (Nordham Philippines) with its premium business partners invites you to join the event, “Nordic Viking Party 2023” which will be held on …
Nordic Viking Party 2023 to be held in Philippines Read More
Taiwan has started a two-day missile live-firing test in southern Pingtung county as a part of its annual military exercises on Monday, 3 July 2023. According to AFP via the …
Taiwan starts two-day missile live-firing test Read More
The fire at a nightclub in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, killed at least six people including four men and two women on Saturday, 1 July 2023. According to AFP via the …
Fire at Nightclub in Cambodia kills at least 6 people Read More
Vietnam’s media reported that the Asian country has banned Warner Bros’ upcoming movie “Barbie” from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory in …
Vietnam bans Warner Bros’ Movie “Barbie” over scene featuring South China Sea map Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites you to join the sixth edition of “Pai Jazz & Blues Fest” which will be held on 7-9 July 2023 in Pai, Mae …
Music lovers can’t miss event “Pai Jazz & Blues Fest 2023″ Read More
The Swedish Television (SVT) reported on Saturday, 1 July 2023, that the restart of the nuclear reactor, “Ringhals” 3 reactor of Vattenfall company in Sweden has been postponed for three …
Restart of nuclear reactor in Sweden postponed for 3 more weeks Read More
A chemical factory owned by silicon oil production company Jiangxi QianTai New Materials located in Guixi city in Southeast China had an explosion on Saturday, 1 July 2023. The explosion …
Explosion at Chemical factory in China Read More
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened to block Facebook after he recently quit using the application and switched to use other social media platforms including Telegram and TikTok. He warned …
Cambodia PM threatens to ban Facebook “for a short period or forever” Read More
The Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) reported the latest Global Peace Index(GPI), showing that Iceland was ranked at the top of the list, followed by Denmark, Ireland, New …
Iceland ranked top of Global Peace Index, Singapore makes to highest in Asia Read More
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said that the country’s economy has been positively recovered in May due to the rising tourism on Friday, 30 June 2023. “The economic recovery remained …
Thailand economy constantly grows in May due to rising tourism Read More
Indonesia needs funding of about 1.5 billion USD from the International Partnership Group (IPG), to terminate coal mining and production under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)’s program. Executive director …
Indonesia needs 1.5 billion USD from international partners to terminate coal in production Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) invites you to join a trip to the historical city of Thailand, Ayutthaya, on 5-6 August 2023. DTCC will guide you through the Medieval …
Join DanCham in visiting historical city of Thailand Ayutthaya Read More
The team from Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) recently joined the “JFCCT Reunion 2023” organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites in …
SweCham team joins JFCCT Reunion 2023 Read More
The Ho Chi Minh City Welfare Association and the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association cordially reviewed and promoted a project to support child protection from child abuses under the United Nations’ Sustainable …
Vietnam and Denmark coordinately promote child protection models Read More
Vietnam’s lawmakers recently approved extending the validity of electricity visas (e-visa) for tourists to 90 days from the current 30 days. According to the reports, the new policy will be …
Vietnam to extend e-visa validity to 90 days Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) and other foreign Chambers in Thailand will organize an event, “Live Music Networking” on Thursday, 6 …
Invitations to join Live Music Networking played by “Old Doctor Band” Read More
The Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affair revealed that the Malaysian government would assist Laos in preparing to become the ASEAN chair in 2024. Both parties discussed the matter during the …
Malaysia to assist Laos in preparing for ASEAN chairmanship Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) urged people to come and visit the event, “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023” that is currently ongoing in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Udon Thani, …
Join Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023 Read More
The bilateral relationship between Denmark and the Philippines was celebrated during the Denmark Day 2023 celebration held at the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila. On the occasion, the Danish Ambassador …
Denmark celebrates ties with Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand recently organized a seminar addressing “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” in Bangkok. Attending the event were the Swedish Ambassador …
Seminar on “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” held in Bangkok Read More