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The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites Fintech fans to join their upcoming Webminar event on 13 August 2020. The invitation said: NBAS would like to invite you to our upcoming …
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites Fintech fans to join their Webminar on 13 August 2020 Read More
The Danish Ambassador, H.E. John Nielsen met on 23 July 2020 with the U Thant House Chairman, U Thant Myint-U to discussed on promoting the venue as a learning centre. …
Denmark to promote U Thant House as education centre in Yangon Read More
The Embassy of Norway has published a heart warming farewell message to Ambassador H.E. Tone Tinnes on the occasion of her term’s completion on 29 July 2020. The statement said: …
Norwegian Ambassador leaving Myanmar Read More
Norway has joined the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund “LIFT” as its newest donor on 24 July 2020. Norway joins the existing donors to the pooled fund, which are the …
Norway is the latest donor to LIFT to support vulnerable groups in Myanmar Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Morten Hoglund gave on 27 July 2020 the Radio Voice of Vietnam an exclusive interview on the occasion of Vietnam’s 25th anniversary of the ASEAN …
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN reflects his view in an exclusive interview with Voice of Vietnam Read More
The Swedish embassy in Vietnam sums up a successful event organized with the aim to empower women and connect women entrepreneurs in Vietnam on 27 July 2020. Marie Schram, the …
Swedish Charge d’ Affaires participated in event connecting women entrepreneurs in Vietnam Read More
VFS Visa Application Centres in the Philippines for Nordic countries announced that operations have resumed from 22 July 2020. VFS Centres also noted that since your safety is their priority. …
VFS visa application centres in the philippines for Nordic countries and the UK resumed operations from 22 July 2020 Read More
On 24th July, The Danish Ambassador, H.E. John Nielsen handed over 50,000 reusable masks worth of 30 million Kyats to the Deputy Mayor of Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) for …
Denmark donates 50,000 reusable masks to Deputy Mayor of Yangon City Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announce on 27 July 2020 that The Hong Kong luxury five-star Hotel ICON offers FinnCham HK members promotional prices until 30th of …
Special holiday package offer for FinnCham HK Members Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce announced on 24 July 2020 a welcome note to their new member: Eliron “Eliron provides a global, real-time tracking and monitoring solution for international trade …
FinnCham in HK welcomes new member … and board member Read More
Leckerbaer, the world class dessert brand from Copenhagen, has reach out to the eastern side of the world As of 23 July 2020, Leckerbaer has opened a flagship store in …
The Danish Leckerbaer opens first Asia store in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Mr Jan Whilhelm Grythe attended the Launching Ceremony of the UNFPA’s State of World Population (SWOP) 2020 report event on 17 July 2020. Speaking as …
Norwegian Charge d’ Affairs attended UNFPA’s event Read More
Ms. Aisma Vitina, a Danish Energy Agency’s expert, presented the long-term perspectives for sustainable energy transition in Vietnam at the Vietnam Energy Summit 2020. One of the key recommendation is …
Denmark signed MOU with Binh Thuan People’s Committee to develop the 3.5 GW offshore wind project Read More
Tung Tak School, established in 1957 and located in Kam Tin in New Territories,Hong Kong has added a touch of Finland to the curriculum. Principal of the school, Wong Wai-lap, …
Tung Tak school in Hong Kong adds Finnish education style into their curriculum Read More
In the wake of Vietnam’s first ever National Energy Summit in July 2020,the Swedish ambassador Ann Måwe reflects over Sweden’s journey, and areas where the two countries can cooperate in …
Ambassador Måwe on how Sweden’s renewable energy helps economy growth Read More
Denmark continues to support Myanmar in education sector. The latest achievement was announced by The Danish Embassy on 23 July 2020. The Danish Embassy congratulates the 50 senior officials from …
Denmark funds Education Management diploma courses in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published an invitation for everyone who are interested to join sustainable objective Conference, happening on 2-3 September 2020. The statement said: We …
European Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites to Rethink 2020 conference Read More
EuroCham Cambodia has successfully hosted the Webinar “Updates During Covid-19” on topics of Real Estate and Construction Sector on 16 July 2020. Our speakers walked us through many aspects of …
EuroCham Webminar vdo on Cambodian real estate, construction sector Read More
The VFS Global Visa Application Centres in Bangkok for visa to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have relocated to ChamChuri square building from 20 July 2020. Unit 404 – 405, …
Bangkok VFS Global Visa Application Centre relocated Read More
The Danish container shipping firm Maersk announced on 20 July 2020 that all solid and chemical waste cargo are not acceptable to be ship to Mainland China and Hongkong from …
Maersk stops transporting waste to mainland China, Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E.Grete Løchen recently shared her thoughts with the Dangkongsan newspaper about the importance of consular affairs in the crisis situation like the Covid-19 pandemic, and the need …
Ambassador Løchen shares thoughts on consular affairs during pandemic Read More
The Danish embassy in Denmark announced a progression on a project to establishes community centres for fishing families in Tanintharyi and Rakhine state on 16 July 2020. The coastal communities …
Denmark funded community centres for fishermen in Tanintharyi, Rakhine state, Myanmar Read More
The Myanmar Health and Sport Ministry announced they are going to work on healthcare in conflict zones project for the next 5 years on 14 July 2020. The project is …
Sweden supports health care in Myanmar conflict areas Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam has announced regarding a vacant post of temporary secretary working within the Cooperation Section with a 6-month contract on 17 July 2020. …
Job opportunity at the Delegation of EU Vietnam Read More
Sweden together with partners of ‘The Access to Health Fund’ is supporting healthcare service providers in Myanmar during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team has been contributing to that critical need, …
Sweden hands out healthcare items in Myanmar Read More
The Danish renewable energy company Vestas donated bicycles for about 23 medical staffs from Pasay City and the southern area on 8 July 2020. Their contribution to society is to …
Vestas supports medical staff in Pasay city with bicycles Read More
Speedlux, luxury cars news announced on 14 July 2020 that the Porsche’s fully electric model, Porsche Taycan is now available regionally in flagship stores in the Philippines. To support the …
Full electric Porsche now available in the Philippines Read More
The Swedish embassy in Yangon announced on 8 July 2020 that they are proud to be among the supporters for online learning in Myanmar during the difficult situation of the …
Sweden supports Myanmar online learning during Coronavirus pandemic Read More
The Malaysian New Straits Times announced on 20 July 2020 the 50 Years Anniversary of the first ever successfully farmed salmon in Norway. It all started on 28 May 1970 …
Demands in Malaysia for Norwegian fjord trout, salmon steadily increasing Read More
The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …
Academies in Sweden still open for late applications Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced on 16 July 2020 that travelers to Copenhagen are able to get a Covid-19 test at the airport. At the new Covid-19 test …
Copenhagen airport Covid-19 test centre now open Read More
Finnair announced on 21 July 2020 that they have received permission from Chinese authorities to begin operating one weekly flight starting from 23 July 2020. The route opens between Helsinki …
Finnair restarts weekly flight to Shanghai from 23 July Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Riikka Laatu has signed an agreement with the UN Women on a project supporting women’s and girls’ social inclusion in Myanmar. The agreement that …
Finland signed Myanmar agreement to support inclusion of girls and women Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
The year 2020 has been a challenging year so far globally, yet NordCham Vietnam chose not to let the obstacles prevent their members from a good time. In cooperations with …
NordCham in Vietnam offers special summer staycation 2020 package Read More
The delegation of European Union in the Philippines published 14 July 2020 a congratulations announcement to 66 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European …
66 Filipino scholars on their way to the European Union to pursue academic goals Read More
On 10th July 2020, Ambassador Staffan Herrström paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. He thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand for great …
Ambassador Herrström visited Thailand Ministry of Foreign affairs to bid farewell Read More
The technology group Wärtsilä announced on 9 July 2020 that PT MultiIntegra (Wärtsilä’s local representative in Indonesia) have successfully supplied the marine simulator complex to the Marine Police Education and …
Wärtsilä simulator complex delivered to enhance Indonesian National Marine Police operation training Read More
The Indonesian Immigration Directorate General announced 12 July 2020 on the official Twitter account @ditjen_imigrasi, that foreigners holding temporary stay permits, visas on arrival and free visas who have been …
Indonesian Immigration announced that visa holders need to re-apply their visas Read More
The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra together with Canada and the Netherlands will be co-hosting events to promote circular economy for coronavirus economy recovery strategies in the the World Circular Economy …
Finland,Canada and the Netherlands aim to promote circular economy for post Coronavirus recovery Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe published a report of her visit to Vietnam’s Ethnology Museum on 3 July 2020. The Ambassador noted that it was a great …
Ambassador Måwe visited Vietnam Ethnology Museum in Hanoi Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Staffan Herrström paid a farewell courtesy call on Dr. Sansern Samalapa, Thai Vice Minister for Commerce on 9 July 2020. According to the Embassy of Sweden …
Swedish ambassador discussed further collaborations with Thai Vice Minister of Commerce Read More
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao posted on 2 July 2020 an update regarding protests and meetings in Hong Kong. The notice said: “There are demonstration and …
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao warned Finns to avoid demonstration areas Read More
Telecommunication market has seen strong growth during the pandemic as people wish to remain connected together and cope with lock down measures. Ericsson expects that this trend will continue on …
Ericsson South East Asia expects 5G subscriptions to reach 190 million by the end of 2020 Read More
Finnair announced on 9 July 2020, that they are operating commercial flights after the Finnish Government lessen restrictions and decided to re open borders. Finair has start operating to various …
Finnair operating again from Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea for Asian destinations Read MoreSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong asked their team members to share their 2020 summer experience from the beginning of July. There are many possibilities to enjoy moments in …
SwedCham HK members suggest Stay-cation in Hong Kong Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced on 13 July 2020 progress regarding Denmark’s partnership with governments worldwide to reduce carbon emission. The statement said: “The Danish Energy Agency cooperates …
Denmark progressing in partnership project for green house gas reduction Read More
The Danish embassy in Myanmar announced on 14 July 2020 that together with Ministry of education they have launched E-Library for parents and children during home school moment. The statement …
Denmark announced support for Electronic Library for basic education in Myanmar Read More
Jotun Philippines is a local subsidiary of Jotun A/S, one of the world’s top producers of paints and coatings based in Norway. The company was recently awarded ISO (International Organization …
Jotun Philippines received ISO certificates Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 10 July 2020 their borders are going to reopening to certain countries from 15 July 2020. As well as additional advice that …
Norway opens borders for most European countries on 15 July 2020 Read More