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Singaporean chef Kenneth Foong recently took the helm as head chef of renowned restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. From his new home in the Danish capital, he reflects on what he …
Copenhagen Noma’s New Head Chef Kenneth Foong shared ‘Where to Eat and Drink in Singapore’ Read More
Four owners, two of which are from Thailand, are behind a new takeaway restaurant that has opened in the Danish city of Vejle and focuses on Thai food with the …
New restaurant Thai Tanic is off to a good start in Denmark Read More
A new Investment Review (VIR) report citing data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), shows that Vietnamese exports to the EU have seen an 18 percent on-year …
Exports from Vietnam to EU reach US$10 billion in first quarter of 2021 Read More
IKEA in the Philippines has been preparing for the opening of the world’s biggest branch at the Mall of Asia complex later this year, ABS-CBN News reports. The preparations have …
IKEA Philippines prepare for the opening of the world’s biggest branch Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
On Wednesday, the administrative court in Stockholm began hearing arguments in the case concerning the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)s decision to ban Huawei’s products from being used in …
Swedish court to hear Huawei’s case against 5G ban Read More
According to an announcement from Novo Holdings, the Danish holding company has joined the US$ 80 million Series C financing in Halodoc, an Indonesia-based health tech platform, media PR Newswire …
Novo Holdings makes its first investment in an Asian health tech company Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …
Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV Read More
Some countries are restricting use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to certain age groups, or suspending use, after European and British regulators confirmed possible links to rare blood clots. Johnson …
Update: How the world response to AstraZeneca vaccine Read More
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
To Celebrate the Earth Day 2021 on 22 April, UNDP Vietnam and Sweden embassy are hosting the Responsible Business Week from 19-25 April. The Swedish embassy says, the week aims …
Embassy of Sweden, UNDP Vietnam host ‘The Responsible Business Week’ Read More
ECMOHO Limited a leading integrated solution provider in the non-medical health and wellness market in China, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Royal Danish …
ECMOHO collaborates with Royal Danish Consulate General to Strengthen Danish Exports among Chinese Consumers Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
The Danish health authorities announced on Monday that AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine can still be given to people who want it, despite the country’s decision to scrap the vaccine from its …
Denmark continues offering Astra Zeneca vaccine on a voluntary basis Read More
Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …
Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing Read More
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard gave a presentation at Novo Nordisk’s Annual Company Meeting where 180 employees of Novo Nordisk Thailand participated. The presentation highlighted Danish values and how the …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated Novo Nordisk Thailand’s annual company meeting Read More
China has major economic interests in Sweden, mainly in strategic industries in western Sweden. According to China expert, it is not unproblematic and can affect Sweden’s ability to talk freely …
China has major economic interests in Sweden but trade is not unproblematic Read More
Is Vietnam on the map when you plan for your company’s next export market? If it is not, Swedish media Dagens Industri has specified why Vietnam should be. Economic growth …
Export companies – that’s why you should keep an eye on Vietnam Read More
The China-Europe freight train has a series of important advantages and Finland welcomes more freight train connections with China, Ville Skinnari, Finnish minister for development cooperation and foreign trade said …
Finnish Minister: Huge potential for trade between China and Finland by rail Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai – Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their joint Danish – Finnish easter lunch in Bangkok. The invitation …
Danish – Finnish Easter Lunch at Stable Lodge in Bangkok Read More
Danish Bestseller, the international, family-owned fashion company has urged the European Union (EU) to develop clear guidelines for how companies should conduct themselves when economic sanctions are imposed, media fibre2fashion …
Danish company Bestseller urges EU to take action on Myanmar Read More
Rigshospitalet, one of Denmark’s largest hospitals and the most highly specialized hospital in Copenhagen declared Danish Mie Chronberg stable enough for a gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in …
Dane was stable enough for gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in Denmark Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to their upcoming webinar covering how to grow your e-commerce business in China on 20 April. The invitation reads: China is the biggest E-commerce …
SwedCham webinar: How to grow your E-commerce business in China? Read More
Business Iceland is proud to present the newly formed Reykjavík Science City which will be a hub for innovation, research, and technology. Creating value and market Iceland internationally as a …
Business Iceland and partners launched Reykjavik Science City Read More
On 8 April 2021 the TSCC released photos from 1994 when Jacob Wallenberg visited Thailand and was a guest speaker at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Jacob Wallenberg is Chair …
Jacob Wallenberg returns to speak at Swedcham’s APAC webinar Read More
On 15 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduced Sustainable committee member, starting with the Chairperson of the team, the statement read: We at FinnCham HK would like to …
Meet FinnCham HK’s monthly sustainable dialogue comitees Read More
On 12 April 2021 the Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho was honored to pay a courtesy call to Professor Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate of Thailand. Deputy Head of …
Ambassador Järviaho met President of the Senate of Thailand Read More
On 16 April 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok announced Phnom Penh consulate temporarily closed for in-person attendance until 28 April 2021 due to lockdown in Cambodia. The consulate …
Consulate of Denmark in Phnom Penh temporary close until 28 April Read More
On 16 April 2021 the Finnish Health Technology Reception was held at the residence of the Consul General in Shanghai. Several Finnish health tech companies displayed their expertise at the …
Finnish Health Technology meeting hosted in Shanghai Read More
With pork production in the Philippines heavily impacted by African swine fever (ASF), President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order temporarily lowering tariff rates for imported pork muscle cuts. The …
Philippines cuts tariffs and increases pork production quota to stabilize market price Read More
On 14 April 2021 the Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Finnish Ambassador to Manila Juha Pyykkö met to discuss ways on how the Philippines and Finland can expand their …
Finland discussed how to expand cooperation with the Philippines Read More
Thaiwise is a charitable organization, established in Malmo with aim to assist Thais moving to Sweden. In April, they offer free online Pre-departure orientation course for those who intend to …
Thaiwise workshop for Thais planning on moving to Sweden Read More
On 12 April 2021, Norwegian Ambassador Løchen had a good meeting with Vice Director of the Youth Theater Mr Nguyen Si Tien and his team. Ambassador Løchen said “We look …
Vietnam Youth Theater will stage Norwegian play writer Henrik Ibsen Read More
On 16 April 2021 The Norwegian embassy in Singapore says “Gearing up for Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) Singapore and Norway are Ocean Partners” According to the NBAS, the Norwegian maritime …
Get ready for Singapore Maritime Week on 19-23 April Read More
The Vietnam Nutrition Food JSC (NutiFood) has launched the company’s NutiFood Nutrition Research Institute in Sweden (NNRIS), local media Vietnam Plus reports. NNRIS was launched during a ceremony in Ho …
Vietnamese NutiFood launches nutrition research institute in Sweden Read More
Sweden has reported a histamine outbreak affecting 19 people at the beginning of April, Food Safety News writes. Guests at three different restaurants all fell ill and reported symptoms of …
Sweden reports histamine contaminated fish from Vietnam Read MoreThe Chinese wind sector has grown enormously within the past 15 years, with Danish expertise acting as a key helper. Danish daily JydskeVestkysten has spoken to Kaare Sandholt, chief expert …
Denmark’s help was important for China’s wind turbine boom Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is welcoming nominations for the Annual Award 2021 with the following update: It’s time to nominate an outstanding company or person for their unique contributions …
SwedCham welcomes nominations for the Annual Award 2021 Read More
The 56-year-old Norwegian national Odd Edvin Engeland has been living in Cambodia for the past 14 years. He tested positive for Covid-19 on 24 March after a woman in his …
Norwegian faces hefty bill for 2nd quarantine after contacting Covid-19 in Cambodia Read More
As of Friday, Cambodia officially has another “root” server with the Swedish company Netnod to support the latest to arrive in the country, local media Khmer Times reports. The internet …
Swedish Netnod operates Cambodia’s fourth root server Read More
Press release via Globe News Wire: 13 April 2021, Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that China Mobile Cloud, the subsidiary of the leading mobile telecom provider China Mobile, …
Nokia’s Nuage Networks to power China Mobile Cloud Read More
Press release: Finnish company HappyOrNot, the leading instant customer experience insights solution relied upon by the likes of Elkjøp, Levi’s Stadium, Autogrill, Good2Go stores, and London Heathrow Airport, has announced it …
AboitizPower partners with HappyOrNot for smiley terminals Read More
Finland is expecting more than 10,000 foreign seasonal workers this year, mainly from Thailand, Ukraine, and Russia, local media YLE reports. The foreign seasonal workers have already begun arriving at …
Finland expects a large number of seasonal farmworkers from Thailand Read More
The Swedish digital book and audiobook platform Storytel has recently launched in Thailand as part of the company’s aggressive international acquisitions and expansion, Publisher Weekly reports. Storytel’s platform has over …
Sweden’s Storytel platform launches in Thailand Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore together with the Danish Maritime Authority hosts “Greening Tomorrow, Today: Partnerships For Zero Carbon Shipping” on 22 April, a virtual event where maritime players will …
Danish Embassy Singapore and partners host ‘Partnership for zero-carbon shipping’ webinar Read More
According to local media Philstar, the Philippines have joined the GloLitter Partnerships Project which is a global initiative backed by the United Nations to tackle the marine litter scourge, clean …
The Philippines joins Norway funded ‘GloLitter Partnership Project’ Read More
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, which was born in 1921 in Shanghai. To mark the anniversary, local media Shine have run …
Shanghai through the eyes of Danish businessman Read More
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany, among others, have mapped the proportion of mothers in 170 countries who have lost a child. The result, now …
Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Singapore, and Hong Kong amongst countries with the lowest infant mortality rate Read More
After a long journey from the Philippines and a year’s delay, Fjord Line’s new catamaran has finally arrived at Hirtshals Harbor in Denmark. Fjord FSTR, which is a state-of-the-art and …
Fjord FSTR finally arrives Hirtshals, Denmark Read More
The Danish company Tajco, which makes tailpipes for cars, has branches in six countries and recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Simultaneously with the celebration in Denmark, the anniversary was also …
Danish company celebrated its 75th anniversary in six countries including China Read More