Sofie Rønnelund, Author at Scandasia

Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world

December 20, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 1 Comment

Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic Ambassadors to PH in opinion piece: “We stand together in support of Ukraine”

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

The Nordic countries and the Philippines stand firm in their commitment to long-term political, financial and military support to Ukraine. In an article published by Phil Star today, Nordic Ambassadors …

Denmark / General news

Denmark creates new electricity bidding zone around Bornholm

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Denmark will facilitate a new electricity market bidding zone, supposed to cover a planned renewable energy (RE) generation cluster around the island Bornholm, the Danish Energy Agency said on Monday. …

China / General news / Indonesia / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Southeast Asian visa simplifications increases tourism

December 19, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

This year, tourism rates has made quite a recovery in Asia, since countries simplified its visa requirements and entry procedures for international tourists. Vietnam In June, Vietnam approved to triple …

China / International relations / Philippines

PH says South China Sea tensions have increased

December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the PH is working to resolve the “exploration issues” in the South China Sea in order to start new energy exploration projects in the …

Finland / International relations / Philippines

Putin warns of problems with Finland after NATO Membership

December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

In an interview published yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of ‘problems’ with the neighbouring country Finland, after it joined NATO earlier this year. The story has reached the Philippines, …

General news / Indonesia

Beware of COVID-19 increase in Indonesia

December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Uno, advises people to be cautious, as increases in COVID-19 cases are increasing in Indonesia. Yesterday, on 17 December 216 confirmed cases were recorded, …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Sweden wins the Women’s World Floorball Championships – again

December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Sweden wins gold in Women’s World Floorball Championships 2023 – for the 9th time in a row. The Swedish nation won the championship after a match against Finland, the scores being …

General news / Norway / Thailand

3. Advent: The youngest participant of Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023

December 17, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 1 Comment

Daniel Thu, 36 years old and from Norway, was the youngest participant in Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023. Normally Daniel works remotely as an agency manager in marketing, which …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Danish Maria wins title in Mrs. National Universe Thailand 2023

December 17, 2023December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

Maria Andreasdottir from Denmark was participant in the Thai beauty contest, Mrs. National Universe 2023, where she won the title as Mrs. National Globe. The Grand Final took place at …

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