Zazithorn Ruengchinda, Author at Scandasia

NIH-SG invites to pitch your projects in MedTech Innovation Asia Pacific Program 2021

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 13 January 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore invited to join a competition “MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Accelerator 2021” MedTech Innovator is the largest accelerator of medical devices in …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar

Denmark supports young change-makers in Rakhine state, Myanmar

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar has released a work update from 8 January 2020. Danish Ambassador John Nielsen gave a speech and engaged in lively dialogue with an impressive …

General news / Sweden / Vietnam

Ambassador Måwe visited EVN-NPT and Hitachi ABB in Bac Ninh

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe has published a note from her visit to the Hitachi ABB production site and EVN-NPT power station in Bac Ninh province, as follow: …

Business in Asia / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Textile / Thailand

EFTERTRÄDA – IKEA’s first fashion collection landed in Thailand

January 15, 2021January 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

IKEA’s first fashion collection, EFTERTRÄDA has landed in Thailand and the country becomes the third country worldwide to welcome the collection. EFTERTRÄDA means ‘to succeed’ in Swedish and the collection …

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

Malaysia declares Covid-19 state of emergency until 1 August

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Malaysia has declared a national State of Emergency to battle the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed as many people in the past two months, as in the first 10 months …

China / Denmark / Innovation & Technology / Retail & Wholesale

DCCC Shanghai hosts webinar on AI in China’s E-commerce and Retail Industry

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites to their next webinar, co organized with the Danish-Chinese Business Forum, on a topic of AI in China’s E-commerce and Retail industry. 16:00 …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Nordic Innovation House Singapore hosted SGInnovate webinar

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Nordic Innovation House Singapore held on 13 January an SGInnovate webinar with DeepTech ecosystem players to better understand the state of Deep Tech in Asia and what we can expect …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden / Working in Asia

Paid traineeship positions open for applications for the EU in Malaysia

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 6 January 2021 the European Union announced paid traineeship positions open for applications as follow: Are you a young graduate? Looking to work in international relations? We have openings …

Finland / International relations / Vietnam / Working in Asia

Embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for new team members

January 15, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 11 January 2021 the Finland embassy in Hanoi announced: Are you interested in diverse immigration issues in an interesting environment? Apply for the consular service team of the Embassy …

International relations / Myanmar / Sweden

Swedish embassy in Yangon welcomes new team member

January 15, 2021August 19, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 January 2021 the Embassy of Sweden section office in Yangon released a welcome note about their new team member, as follow: “We warmly welcome our new colleague Frederik …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway launched a new Climate Action Plan for 2021 – 2030

January 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Norway welcomed 2021 with a launched of a new Climate Action Plan for 2021 – 2030. The new white paper to the Norwegian Parliament presents a path on how to …

General news / Norway / Vietnam

Winner of logo contest ’50th anniversary of Norway-Vietnam diplomatic ties’ found

January 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Mr. Arild Haugan, Norwegian Honorary Consul in Ho Chi Minh City awarded on behalf of the Norwegian Embassy 1st prize winner Ms. Do Vuong Nguyet Linh on 7 January. Ms. …

Finland / International relations / Sustainability / Vietnam

Concept Papers for the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility has deadline by 5 March 2021

January 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Finland embassy in Hanoi announced on 8 January 2021 that Concept Papers for the Public Sector Investment Facility should be submitted for appraisal no later than by 5 March 2021. …

Cambodia / Denmark / Thailand

Greenlanders in South East Asia can now vote through the Danish representations near you

January 14, 2021January 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

People from Greenland will be able to vote via postal voting in the Greenlandic local election at the Danish embassy in Bangkok or the Danish Honorary Consulate in Phnom Penh. …

Finland / Home and Garden / Retail & Wholesale / Sustainability

Stora Enso’s Eco-friendly pellet packaging wins global Worldstar Award

January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Finnish packaging company Stora Enso’s design for eco-friendly pellet packaging has been awarded with a prestigious global WorldStar award. The renewable and recyclable packaging is designed for heavy use in …

Community news / Norway / Thailand

TNCC’s Seafood under the Stars 2021 event postponed

January 12, 2021August 29, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thai Norwegian Chamber of Commerce has announced a postponement of the event “Seafood under the Stars 2021” as followed: “Due to the concerns over the spread of COVID-19 virus outbreak …

Cambodia / Education / International relations / Sweden

Sweden granted new scholarship to female students in Phnom Penh

January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh congratulates eight Cambodian female students who have been granted scholarships. The eight students have been granted scholarships to study the English Language Based Bachelor …

Community news / Denmark / Malaysia / Services

Malaysian Danish Business Council continues to keep in touch with members online

January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian Danish Business Council updated on recent activities to keep in touch with members via online connection during the pandemic, as follow. On 5 January 2021 our Executive Director …

Business in Asia / China / Hong Kong / International relations / Sweden

Swedish Consul General in HK shares his view with RTHK Radio 3

January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Per Augustsson, Swedish Consul General in Hong Kong shared on 7 January 2020 his view with Money Talk at RTHK Radio 3. In the morning talk with Money Talk, RTHK …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

TSCC’s networking event on 14 January postponed until further notice

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

he Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce announced that with the new wave of the pandemic, the risks have been increased. In the interest of health and safety, the event originally scheduled …

Cambodia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Hospitality / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Denmark introduces entry restrictions for all travelers until 17 January 2021

January 11, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Royal Embassy of Denmark released on 9 January 2021 an update on the latest travel restrictions. A flight ban has been imposed on transportation of passengers from the entire world, …

Community news / Denmark / Healthcare / Indonesia

Danish Embassy Jakarta invites Danes to online Covid dialog

January 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta invites all Danish residents in Indonesia to an online meeting with the embassy and the Danish Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen regarding the current Covid-19 …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Hospitality / Norway / Sweden

EuroCham member Hyatt Regency opens in Phnom Penh

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, member of the European Chamber of Commerce has finally stepped into the Cambodian market with the opening of its state-of-the-art modern and luxurious five-star hotel. At …

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

Finnish New Year Cup 2021 postponed to 6 March

January 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society have announced a new date set for the first game of The Finnish New Year Cup 2021 at Laem Chabang International Country Club. …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia invites to breakfast talk with European brands on 14 Jan

January 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 5 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invited to a Breakfast Talk on “How can European Brands Meet RE100 and Other Global Goals in Cambodia?” EuroCham …

Malaysia / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Premium Swedish motorcycle brand, Husqvarna Motorcycles is now officially back in Malaysia

January 8, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Husqvarna Motorcycles’ new importer Eurotech Wheel Distribution Sdn. Bhd just launched a fleet of bikes for the Malaysian market on 6 January 2021. The models that get the most attention …

Denmark / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Myanmar / Sustainability

Danish technology reduces water usage for paper in Myanmar

January 8, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish support to Pann Thazin, a paper mill in Yangon has demonstrated the value of ‘Dissolved Air Flotation Technology (DAF)’, reducing water usage up to 80 per cent through recirculation …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sustainability / Sweden

Deadline for Nordic Sustainability Award in Philippines nominations ends 15 January

January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Council Environment Prize is awarded each year to a Nordic company, organization, or individual in the Philippines to recognize “exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Education / Singapore

Maersk invites to “Threads That Bind” webinar on 21 January

January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Maersk invites interested participants to a webinar with experts on January 21st for tips on how to bind your fashion supply chains together, seamlessly. With the theme “Threads That Bind”, our …

Banking, Fintech / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

EuroCham Vietnam invites to the first business briefing of the year on 8 January

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Chamber of Commerce invites to the first event of the year – Vietnam Economic Outlook 2021 – with honoured speakers from the World Bank and BIDV | Hanoi …

Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand

IKEA Bangyai found Covid-19 infected person visited on 27 December 2020

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

IKEA Thailand released on 7 January 2021 an update statement regarding Covid-19, as follow: Dear IKEA clients and fans According to the latest confirmation from Ministry of Health, of patient …

IT Telecom / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam launched 5G network through its relationship with Ericsson

January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The year of 2020 will be remembered as a milestone in Vietnam’s ICT history as three of the country’s largest mobile operators, Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone gave consumers the first …

Indonesia / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

H&M and Danone AQUA turns PET plastic into comfy kids wear

January 8, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Swedish fashion brand H&M has in collaboration with Danone AQUA, Indonesia’s number one water bottled brand turned PET plastic into colorful and comfortable kids wear. The project ‘bottle2fashion’ initiated in …

Finland / International relations / Thailand

Embassy of Finland updated Covid-19 situation in Thailand

January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 5 January 2020 the embassy of Finland in Bangkok updated Covid situation in Thailand, as follow. In the west of Bangkok, Samut Sakhon Province, cases of coronavirus disease emerged …

International relations / Myanmar / Sweden / Working in Asia

Swedish Embassy in Yangon welcomes new team member Sigrid

January 7, 2021August 19, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The embassy of Sweden in Yangon, Myanmar has welcomed Sigrid-Marianella Stensrud Ekman as a new team member. The embassy welcomed its new member with the following statement: “We are very …

Cambodia / China / Education / Finland / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Study in Finland Autumn programmes 2021 open for applications on 7 January

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Study in Finland announced on 2 January 2020 that the joint application period to studies starting in autumn (September) 2021 will be open 7-20 January 2021 at Studyinfo.fi. See instructions …

Healthcare / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam secures 30 million doses of Swedish-British AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines

January 7, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Vietnam has signed an agreement to secure the purchase of 30 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca Plc, British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company, the government said …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

The Connecting Jazz event by Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam was a success

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

“Connecting Jazz” musical event organized by the Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam took successfully place in Hanoi on 29 December 2020. The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi says: “It was …

Cambodia / China / Healthcare / Hospitality / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Norway introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing and digital registration for all travelers

January 7, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Effective from 2 January 2021, the Norwegian government has imposed mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thai Nordic Golf Society and TFCC organize first game of the year

January 6, 2021August 29, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Thai Nordic Golf Society announced the date for first game of the year to be played at Laem Chabang International Country Club on 30th January 2021 In a letter to members …

Denmark / Healthcare / Hong Kong / Hospitality / Iceland / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

No entry to Philippines until 15 January 2021

January 5, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 30 December 2020 the Philippines Authorities introduced new travel restrictions as followed: Effective from 30 December 2010 until 15 January 2021, as a precaution to the possible entry of …

Business in Asia / Denmark / International relations / Myanmar / Sustainability

Denmark offers more money to ‘responsible businesses’ in Myanmar

January 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark has since 2017 provided MMK 14.6 billion worth of grants to over 450 Myanmar SMEs to implement responsible business projects through the Responsible Business Fund (RBF). …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / China / Finland / Hong Kong / International relations

FinnCham HK introduces new member: Primasia

January 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has introduced the latest work – “Meet the Member” – series with John Barclay, Founder & Managing Director at Primasia which is …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden / Working in Asia

Internship opportunities open at the EU in Jakarta

December 27, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 21 December 2020 the European Union in Jakarta announced that traineeship vacancies are open for applications. The EU Delegation to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam and the EU Mission to …

Denmark / Hospitality / Indonesia / International relations

Indonesia restricts entry from the Scandinavia, EU, Australia and the UK

December 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia announced on 24 December 2020 that Indonesia has introduced tougher entry restrictions for all entry from the European Union and Australia as well as …

Healthcare / IT Telecom / Norway / Thailand

DTAC handed out essential kits to locked down shrimp industry communities in Samut Sakon

December 27, 2020December 28, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 24 December 2020, Norwegian controlled DTAC helped migrant communities around the central shrimp market in Samut Sakon that were locked down when Covid-19 infections were found earlier this week. …

China / Finland / International relations

Consulate General and Business Finland visited Sino-Finnish Center and Tongji D&I

December 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Tongji University’s College of Design & Innovation and Sino-Finnish Center welcomed on 22 December 2020 a delegation from the Consulate General and Business Finland. This visit was led by Consul …

Finland / Singapore

Moomin’s adventures on screen at the ArtScience Museum Singapore

December 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Moomin fans are invited to enjoy a very Moomin Christmas with free screening until 10 January 2021 at the ArtScience Museum Singapore. ArtScience on Screen is bringing some festive cheer …

Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia introduces Platinum Package for 2021

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia – of which the Nordic Chambers in Cambodia are also a member – released an announcement introducing their Annual partnership Package for 2021. …

Denmark / International relations / Malaysia

Danish Trine Tveen Nielsen received Malaysian Women Leaders Award 2020

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish Trine Sofie Tveen Nielsen, Executive Director of Malaysian Danish Business Council released recently a thank you note for having received the Malaysia Women’s Leader Award 2020. Trine Sofie Tveen …

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