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The first forum of overseas Vietnamese women forum was held in Europe on 3 June 2023, gathering nearly 250 delegates from 21 countries. The forum was an initiative of the …
First Vietnamese Women Forum held in Europe Read More
The European Association for Business and Commerce in Thailand (EABC) invites you to join the Luncheon Seminar on “The Next Phase of EU-Thailand Free Trade Negotiation” which will be hold …
Join seminar “The Next Phase of EU-Thailand Free Trade Negotiation” Read More
The Website, Resume.io, ranked Thailand at the third top destination for digital nomads. Cities including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Surat Thani’s Pha-ngan Island, and Krabi are the most preferred. The United …
Thailand ranked in top 3 most popular destination for digital nomads Read More
Sweden and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Concerning Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Materiel on Saturday, 3 June 2023 at the sidelines of the 20th …
Sweden and Philippines sign MOU on defense material acquisition Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce of Thailand (DTCC) will host the Danish Midsummer Sankt Hans lunch at Stable Lodge, Sukhumvit Soi 8, Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, 23 June 2023. There …
DanCham to host Midsummer Sankt Hans lunch in Bangkok Read More
The NASA Space Week will be held in three locations in Vietnam next week making Vietnam the first Southeast Asian country to be a part of the event. “We look …
Vietnam to be first Southeast Asian country to host NASA event Read More
The Swedish furniture company, IKEA, will start allowing customers to bring their pets into its shops in Thailand from 6 June 2023 forward. The rules include: Cats and dogs must …
IKEA in Thailand to allow customer bringing pets to stores Read More
Finland’s SuperPark partnered with the Philippine’s Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to open new amusement parks in the Asian country. Both companies previously signed the partnership agreement, reported Manila Bulletin. SuperPark Philippines …
Finland-branched amusement park to open in Philippines Read More
The Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, has begun her sold-out Asia Tour, first in Manila, the Philippines and Taiwan. “My biggest concert yet. Thank you Manila for a magical night,” she …
Laufey kicks start Asia Tour in Manila and Taiwan Read More
Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, joined the other twelve founding countries of the Group of Friends of the 1982 United Nations Convention on …
Vietnam joins UNCLOS Group of Friends conference in US Read More
The 2nd annual “Walking Street and Halal Foods” event will be held at the Nongprue Health Garden/Nongprue Public Park in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand from 2-5 June 2023. There will be …
Walking Street and Halal Foods to be held in Pattaya Read More
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged caution in the Taiwan Strait’s tension in his speech during the Stockholm China Forum on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, saying it can also affect …
Swedish PM says tension in Taiwan Strait also affects Europe Read More
The Chinese automaker, Geely, is in the early stages of planning to enter Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The people said …
Chinese automaker Geely plans to enter Thailand EV market Read More
Laos hosted the celebration of the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day under the theme of “Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share a Beautiful Life and Jointly Promote Tourism Revitalisation” on …
Laos marks International Mountain Tourism Day Read More
The Philippines has now become the 37th member of the Group of Friends (GoF) of the Mandela Rules which supports human rights of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), said the …
Philippines now becomes member of Mandela Rules group supporting human rights Read More
An International Smart Cities Conference will be held from 25-28 June 2023 at the PEACH convention center located at the Royal Cliff Hotel in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand. The theme …
Pattaya to hold International Smart Cities Conference Read More
Vietnam-based firm, Mekong Capital is planning to set up a climate fund approximately $200 million as early as 2024 for helping forest regeneration and global warming in the Mekong region …
Vietnamese firm Mekong Capital plans fund for forests regeneration Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) extended congratulations to Peter Björk for being elected as SweCham President at its recent Annual General Meeting 2023. In addition, warm congratulations were also …
Congratulations to new SweCham president and vice presidents Read More
The Danish Trade Council’s Missions from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Myanmar successfully wrapped up the regional meeting held in Vietnam last week. According to the Embassy of Denmark …
Danish Trade Council Missions wrap up successful regional meeting in Vietnam Read More
CNN Travel reported the top 24 best sandwiches in the world for 2023 and the Vietnamese “Banh mi” (Vietnamese baguettes) are among the lists. Banh mi was ranked the fifth …
Vietnamese baguettes are among world best sandwiches Read More
The Philippines Ambassador to Oslo, Norway, Enrico Fos, recently met with International Organization for Migrants (IOM) Chief of Mission, Fumiko Nagano, to discuss collaborations in implementing rights and conditions for …
Philippines and Norway to collaborate in advancing migrant workers welfare Read More
The Danes Worldwide and Danish Women’s Network (DWN) invites all members to join “Sankt Hans”, which will be held at the beautiful garden of the Danish Embassy in Bangkok on …
Join Sankt Hans to celebrate Danish Summer Read More
Statistics Finland revealed that 49,998 people immigrated to Finland in 2022. According to Johannes Hirvelä, the director of development at the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), Russia is the largest source …
Nearly 50,000 people immigrated to Finland in 2022 Read More
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and several partner organizations held a two-day workshop on clean vehicles and fuels in Cambodia on 24-25 May 2023 to discuss ways to reduce air pollution. …
Workshop for discussing ways to reduce air pollution held in Cambodia Read More
Thailand Board of Investments (BOI), Nordic office, will organize the webinar, “Doing Business in Thailand: Opportunities in the Green Technology sector” via Zoom on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 from 10 …
Webinar organized for Nordic businesses eyeing to invest in Thailand Read More
Ivy Nord, the Swedish tin duo consisting Sara and Matilda Hesslind, will release their new single, “Closer” on 26 May 2023. According to a press release, the track is a …
Swedish Twin Duo “Ivy Nord” release new single presenting self-love journey Read More
Vietnam’s city, Da Nang, is ready for its International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2023) which will be held from 2 June to 8 July 2023. This year’s main theme is” The …
Da Nang of Vietnam all set for international firework festival Read More
Many areas of Pattaya experienced flooding last night, 24 May 2023 as Thailand’s officially entering rainy season. Roads including Sukhumvit, South Pattaya, Pattaya Beach, Third Road near the Paniat Chang …
Many areas of Pattaya experience flood Read More
The Philippines is ready to resume negotiating about the free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), reassured Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. …
Philippines reassures its readiness to resume free trade negotiations with EU Read More
The Norwegian artist, Peder Elias, announced on his social media that he will perform at “So Wonderful Festival” in Taoyuan, Taiwan on 3 June 2023. Elias is known from his …
Norwegian artist Peder Elias to perform in Taiwan Read More
The European Film Festival 2023 is taking place in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue of Vietnam. The event is screening nearly twenty contemporary European films including multiple award-winning …
European Film Festival 2023 taking place in multiple cities of Vietnam Read More
Fire accident in Thon Buri district, Bangkok happened during the early morning of Wednesday, 24 May 2023, damaging more than forty houses. Firefighters spent about an hour before they could …
Fire accident in Bangkok damages more than 40 homes Read More
The Finnish telecommunication firm, Nokia, announced its partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT) on Tuesday to bring the first deployment of 10G fiber broadband into Vietnam. According to a …
Nokia partners with Vietnam telecom to bring 10G broadband to region Read More
The Norwegian energy corporation, Equinor, announced to postpone its Trollvind offshore wind farm project in Norway on Monday. “This decision is based on several challenges facing the project, including technology …
Equinor postpones its offshore wind farm project in Norway Read More
The Thai-Norwegian star, Urassaya Sperbund, shared that she will attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2023 event as a Friend of the House of the brand. The event will be …
Urassaya to attend Louis Vuitton event as Friend of the House in Italy Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) will organize the “Open Office Day” event on 13 June 2023 from 5 PM to 7 PM. The event’s purpose is …
EuroCham Cambodia to organize “Open Office Day” event Read More
Thailand’s government handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar to the country’s ambassador, U Chit Swe, at Government House on Monday, 22 May 2023. According to …
Thailand hands over humanitarian aid to Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha Read More
The Philippines recently announced that there will be six high school students to represent the country in the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The students were chosen based on the …
Six students to represent Philippines in International Mathematical Olympiad Read More
Deputy Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Ha Van Sieu, shared that the amount of foreign tourists coming to Vietnam may surpass this year’s target of eight million. …
Vietnam may surpass its foreign tourist target this year Read More
The Move Forward Party and its coalition will announce the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in forming a new Thailand government on Monday, 22 May 2023 at 4.30 PM. The date …
Move Forward Party and coalition to announce MOU in forming Thailand government Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites you to join the “Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch,” which will take place on Saturday, 10 June 2023, from 11 AM to …
Join Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch in Bangkok Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation in the Philippines will hold the campaign, “Euro Village” on 27-28 May 2023 at Capitol Commons Park in Barangay Kapitolyo in Pasig City, Philippines. The …
Euro Village to be held in Philippines Read More
Asia internet cable projects by leading telecoms and technology firms are facing delays due to the tensions involving South China Sea and how China positions itself. Because China has claimed …
Asia internet cable projects delay due to South China Sea tensions Read More
Swedish Foreign Trade Minister Johan Forssell recently shared that many Swedish companies are interested in investing in expanding their businesses in the Philippines. “At present, there are about 40 Swedish …
Swedish companies interested in investing in Philippines Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department reported that the rainy season in the country will officially start on 22 May 2023. The amount of rainfall for the whole country is predicted to be …
Thailand rainy season to officially start next week Read More
Myanmar authorities revealed on Friday that Cyclone Mocha killed at least 145 people last weekend. Cyclone Mocha brought heavy rain and winds of 195 kilometers per hour to Myanmar and …
Cyclone Mocha kills at least 145 in Myanmar Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Spanish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SPTCC) and The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand will hold the event, “AI and …
Learn and network during “AI and Machine Learning -Trends and Caveats” event Read More
Finnair announced on Friday, 19 May 2023, that it made a long-time agreement with its oneworld partner Qantas to lease two A330 aircraft with crew (wet lease) to Qantas for …
Finnair to lease two A330 aircrafts to its oneworld partner Qantas Read More
Sweden’s foreign trade ministry urged the European Union (EU) and the Philippines to resume their negotiations for a free trade agreement, according to Phil Star. “They have not been finalized, …
Sweden urges negotiations for EU-Philippines free trade agreement to resume Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join the school Open House event which will be held on 8 June 2023. This engaging event is open to parents …
Save date for St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Open House event Read More