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The enterprise Hygge Bev Co., launches a plant-based vegan alternative to regular dairy ice cream in the Philippines with ‘Alt Scoops’. Hygge is a wholesaler of Swedish Oatly! Oat Milk …
The enterprise Hygge launches ‘Alt Scoops’ vegan ice cream in the Philippines Read More
Rooted in Danish Innovation origin, COWI is the owner’s engineer for the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway The project is expected to ease traffic congestion in Metro Cebu. It is also expected …
Danish engineering firm builds Cebu-Cordova Link Read More
Telenor Group and Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”) released an announcement that they are in advanced discussions regarding a potential merger of its Malaysian mobile operations Digi and Celcom, in which …
Telenor and Axiata in advanced discussions to merge Malaysian operations Read More
On 8 April 2021 Sweden and UNESCO signed an agreement to initiate the project “Strengthening Media Development and Freedom of Expression”, to be implemented in partnership with UN Human Rights. …
Sweden and UNESCO signed agreement to strengthen media development in Cambodia Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is warmly welcome to workshop by the LinkedIn Rock Star Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed. on May 5 2021. For interested participants, please sign up …
Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to a workshop with Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed Read More
Tetra Pak, the world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, together with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Thailand and Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) held a media roundtable to discuss …
Tetra Pak, WWF Thailand and Forest Stewardship Council Discuss Environmental Challenges of Food Packaging Read More
“Designed with Finnish heart and Finnish know-how, SuperPark is a unique, purpose built, indoor activity park.People of all ages and fitness levels come here for movement, friendship and fun,” said …
SuperPark Singapore reopened on 9 April Read More
The Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce says they are open to applications for an Event and Marketing officer. The statement read: The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) was established in …
The TSCC is looking for a Thai Events and Marketing Officer Read More
The value of Norwegian seafood exports reached an all-time high in March than in 2021. The March volume pulled the amount for the first three months of the year up …
Norwegian Seafood Council’s March value reached all time high Read More
ABB Electrification is calling out for Thai tech startups to join the global sustainability challenge. The ABB Electrification Startup Challenge is now open for registration. They are looking for a …
ABB Electrification calls out for Thai tech startups Read More
A subsidiary of First Gen Corp. has entered into a five-year contract to charter a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from a unit of Norway-based BW Gas Ltd. in line …
Philippines First Gen Corps signs 5 years contract with Norway BW Gas Ltd. Read More
On 6 April 2021 the Norwegian Embassy supported the UNDP and Action to the Community Development Centre (ACDC) to organize a “Workshop on monitoring the implementation of Article 27 of …
Norway supports workshop on equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Vietnam Read More
As part of the 400th years relation of Denmark-Thailand, the Royal Danish embassy released a historical memo on 7 April 2021, as follows: Did you know that Denmark played a …
Denmark-Thailand relations taking shape towards green energy Read More
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has won contracts to build three Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for the UK-based North Star Renewables. The three SOVs will be built at VARD’s Vung Tau shipyard …
VARD wins contract to build service vessels in Vietnam Read More
The Nordic Chambers of Commerce in China invites to a seminar on the topic of M&A investment in China. The invitation read: As China’s economy is growing, so are the …
Nordic Chambers invites to investment in China seminar Read More
On 2 April 2021 the NordCham Vietnam invited to their annual ‘Work the Nordic way’ Event. The aim of the event is to elevate and communicate the strong Nordic employer …
‘Work the Nordic way’ event sets for 17 April in Hanoi Read More
Chinese scientists have recently planted rice that has received radiation from space. The hope is that it can lead to the development of new species of rice plants. Danish expert …
Danish expert doubts China’s ‘space rice’ will mutate beneficially Read More
The 25th China International Boat Show (CIBS) is held in Shanghai 1-3 April 2021 as part of Tourism Plus Shanghai. The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman gave a speech at …
Pasi Hellman participated in China International Boat Show Read More
Pinda Frost and her Danish husband Niels Frost have bought the legendary Hot dog stand at Vejgaard Torv in the Northern Danish city of Aalborg and renamed it ‘Bangkok Kitchen’. …
Thai Chef and Danish husband buy legendary Hot Dog stand and add Thai food to the menu Read More
On 31 March 2021 The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) granted Honorary Membership to H.E. Ambassador Nopporn Adchariyavanich for his efforts to boost Thai-Finnish trade and develop co-operation, especially …
TFCC granted Honorary Membership to H.E. Nopporn Adchariyavanich Read More
A new legislation by the Finnish Government aims to improve the legal status of foreign berry pickers coming to pick berries in the high season. It includes an absolute ban …
Finnish government writes new law for foreign berry pickers Read More
“Together with our European partners and friends, Denmark is happy to support and contribute to the COVAX programme,” stated he Danish Ambassador H.E. Kim Højlund Christensen. The handover ceremony of …
Sweden, Denmark joined TeamEurope in supporting COVAX programme in Vietnam Read More
A Finnish food-tech startup, Solar Foods has developed the ‘food out of nowhere’ initiative that creates protein from air and solar energy. This is a zero-carbon emission product to tackle …
Solar Food developed ‘Food out of nowhere’ Read More
Founded in Iceland, Meniga has closed a €10m strategic investment round led by institutional investors Velocity Capital and Frumtak Ventures, along with Industrifonden, the UK Government’s Future Fund, and existing …
Maniga recieved €10m strategic investment fund for R&D development Read More
The Swedish retail giant H&M finds itself in yet another line of fire, this time from angry Vietnamese Twitter users. The Vietnamese social media users lashed out to H&M after …
H&M upset Vietnam after agreeing to “rectify” map of the South China Sea Read More
A study by property consultant Savills of industrial real estate in 54 cities in 21 countries shows that Vietnam has among the lowest warehouse rents in the world. In addition, …
New study: Vietnam has lowest warehouse operating costs, Sweden among the highest Read More
NORAd and the Royal Norwegian Embassy supports the ENDING PLASTIC POLLUTION INNOVATION CHALLENGE (EPPIC) to combat plastic pollution in four coastal cities across the ASEAN region of UNDP in Thailand.. …
NORAD supports UNDP challenge to end plastic pollution Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Consular Assistant. The announcement read: “Do you want to work on exciting and responsible tasks at our embassy? Are you …
Consular Assistant at the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok open for applications Read More
Helena Helmersson took over the role of CEO of the Swedish fast-fashion company H&M from founding family heir Karl-Johan Persson who is now chairman. But just 14 months ago into …
H&M CEO Helena Helmersson facing Covid-19 and China backlash Read More
The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra will host the World Circular Economy Forum + Climate virtually on 15-16 April 2021 together with the Netherlands. The forum aims at drawing attention to …
Sitra will cohost a circular economy discussion at the World Circular Economy Forum Read More
On 2 March 2021 the Finnish water resource management company UROS Oy won a IBRAA 2020 award. The embassy of Finland said in an announcement “It was a pleasure and …
Finnish Smart Water Solution won International Award in Malaysia Read MoreSeveral foreign firms face the fallout of the escalating tumult in Myanmar including the Danish brewer Carlsberg. According to AFP, Carlsberg has stated that the company has no contracts with …
Carlsberg to reduce production capacity in Myanmar as beer consumption declines Read More
Norway’s Telenor has confirmed that the company can no longer offer wireless services in Myanmar due to instructions from Myanmar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications, media Star Tribune reports. Telenor …
Telenor confirm: Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests Read More
According to Schengen Visa Info, Finland extended the country’s entry restrictions until 30 April 2021, due to the COVID-19 situation that continues to prevail. The new decision will be effective …
Finland extends entry restrictions until April 30 Read More
Sweden and Vietnam have expanded the two nations’ long-standing energy cooperation from hydropower to safe and sustainable energy development. According to Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) newspaper, Ann Måwe, Swedish …
Sweden and Vietnam cooperate in renewable energy Read More
The International Committee of the Red Cross Malaysia had the opportunity to brief the Nordic and Switzerland embassies on the work that the organization is doing alongside the efforts of …
Nordic Ambassadors meets with Red Cross in Malaysia Read More
Dr. Chalermpong of Vachira Phuket Hospital recently announced that foreigners will be included and receive Covid-19 vaccines as part of the Thai government’s vaccination scheme, local media The Thaiger reports. …
Confirmed: Foreigners in Phuket Thailand will receive Covid-19 vaccine Read More
Astrid S is one rising Norwegian singer to watch out for is! This singer-songwriter is climbing the South East Asian Spotify hitlists with “Hurts So Good”. Spotify listeners in Indonesia, …
Astrid S climbing up Spotify’s charts in South East Asia Read More
On 17 March, the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries joined an on-site demonstration of INERO™, a Swedish flood barrier system. INERO™ barriers are designed to be used as fast protection …
Ambassador Fries watched demonstration of INERO’s fast flood protection Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming webinar covering ‘Risk Management in the New Normal’ on 8 April. The invitation reads: DCCC is honored to co-host …
DCCC East webinar: Risk Management in the New Normal 8 April Read More
Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …
Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave Read More
Ever wanted to know how to start selling physical products on Amazon or learn more about sponsorships which are great marketing tools with lots of potentials, but that many times …
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Online Marketing webinar on 19 April Read More
Finnish wood materials and products were on display at an exhibition in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, on 31 March 2021 as part of the 2021 China-Europe Wood Industry Development Forum. The …
Finnish companies at China-Europe Wood Industry Development Forum Read More
Malaysia has become an attractive destination for companies looking to establish themselves in Asia. Swedish media Dagens Industri has spoken to Erik Thomaeus, CEO of SIBS Group on why they …
Why Scandinavian IBS has chosen to put its production in Malaysia Read More
According to a recent update from the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, this week Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport to continue the close cooperation between Denmark and …
Denmark’s Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport in Bangkok Read More
In 1956, plant care products did not exist in Vietnam but nearly 44 years later in the first half of 2020, the country had imported more pesticides than gasoline. Danish …
Danish Christian and Signe aims to be part of the change in Vietnam Read More
The Danish high-tech group Terma is expanding into the Indonesian market to pursue business opportunities within the aerospace, defense, and security sector, with the opening of PT Terma Technologies Indonesia, …
Danish Terma opens offices in Indonesia Read More
Meet this young couple, Samantha and Nicolas, who are dedicated to food and who run VIVIN Grocery & Restaurant, a local Artisan shop on Sukhumvit, soi 63 (Ekamai). On a …
Dedicated couple behind VIVIN Grocery & Restaurant Read More
Your roadmap to a vacation in Thailand without any quarantine is now ready, following the Thai government’s approval of a detailed proposal announced on 31 March 2021. The first phase …
Clear roadmap to a vacation to Thailand Read More
From the moment a child is born, parents bear witness to their growth and development by observing key milestones; their first steps, their first words, their first day of school. …
Music and Child Development Read More