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Join the Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with Team Finland China and other Finnish Chambers and Councils working in China to a webinar for Finnish companies about the business impact …
EU, US and China relations the topic for Team Finland webinar Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China (DCCC) invites to their next webinar DCCC & DCBF Webinar: Understanding Patent Protection and the Revised Patent Law of the PRC from 1st June …
Next DCCC & DCBF Webinar on 2 March about patent protection in China Read More
Singapore, Sweden, and Denmark are amongst the top 10 countries with the most automated production in the world according to new World Robotics statistics by the Frankfurt, Germany-based International Federation …
Singapore, Sweden & Denmark top as most automated manufacturing countries Read More
Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth Sports (MoEYS), Sweden, and UNICEF are working together to urgently respond to the learning needs of students whose schools are currently being used as COVID-19 …
Cambodia, Sweden, and UNICEF unite to protect education during Covid-19 Read More
Danish Dryk, producer of plant-based drinks, has recently entered an agreement to supply drinks to several café chains on the Chinese market. Dryk was established in spring 2020 and from …
Danish Dryk brings its plant-based beverages to China Read More
According to a recent statement from Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the group company plans to boost cooperation with Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo although the two sides apparently failed …
Chinese carmaker to boost cooperation with Swedish Volvo Read More
At an online signing ceremony on 24 February, Kim Højlund Christensen, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam stated that Denmark prioritizes supporting Vietnam’s energy sector with green development and transformation, writes Vietnam …
Denmark supports Vietnam in green energy development Read More
23 February 2021 the first batch of 117,600 doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine arrived in HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport in the morning. Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) said it had …
Covid-19 vaccine by AstraZeneca arrived Vietnam and Thailand Read More
The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) took place on 22-23 February 2021, under the leadership of Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn. The overall …
Norwegian Minister led virtual UN Environment Assembly Read More
24 February 2021 the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E.Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen hosted a virtual MoUs signing ceremony for the La Gan offshore wind project. The four important MoUs on …
Virtual MoUs signing ceremony for the La Gan offshore wind project Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
On 17 February 2021 Thailand’s Telenor, Dtac launched a special WFH package to let you work remotely and securely. Dtac Smart Connect license can be installed to employees’ portable devices …
Dtac offers VPN Solution Read More
The by northern Europeans much loved destination of Khao Lak is suffering another setback but it is only a matter of time before everyone will once again be able to …
Khao Lak, Thailand, lifestyle destination update Read More
A new survey conducted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showed that the vast majority of Finns request a removal of the 14-day quarantine or they simply will not …
TAT survey: Finns not likely to travel to Thailand if quarantine continues Read More
The Danish group Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) with its partners from Asiapetro and Novasia promotes the construction of the new wind energy project, La Gan offshore wind power project in …
Danish group CIP promotes new wind energy project in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian chemical company Yara International ASA has in cooperation with The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) joined an industry-led project to advance the use of ammonia as a …
Norwegian Yara International ASA joins industry-led project in Singapore Read More
According to a statement from Finnish Nokia, telecom network equipment maker, the company has secured an order from Filipino company Globe Telecom to build a 5G network to the Philippines’ …
Finnish Nokia secures 5G order from Philippines’ Globe Telecom Read More
On 22 February 2021 the Danish embassy in Singapore invited to an online event on zero carbon shipping, that read: How do we attract top tech-talents to break down barriers …
Danish embassy Singapore invited to Maritime Innovation online Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore invited on 23 February 2021 companies to nominate candidate for the prestigious award “HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Awards” by 31 March. The …
HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Awards open for nomination Read More
Earlier this week, Danish daily Politiken cited Danish epidemiologist Thea Fischer saying that the coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand and questioning whether Chatuchak was indeed “the place …
Danish WHO researcher claims to be misquoted & Thailand rejects speculation Read More
A Swedish national has just purchased a Bugatti Chiron built entirely by hand using only scrap metals from Scrap Metal Art Thailand. Scrap Metal Art Thailand is located about two …
Swede buys Bugatti Chiron replica made from scrap metal in Thailand Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam supported a workshop on 22 February 2021 to discuss Vietnam Statistical Development Strategy for the period 2021-2030 and vision to 2045 with a focus …
Denmark supported workshop on statistics in Vietnam Read More
Volvo Bus Thailand continues to expand into the Thai market together with local distributors CherdChai Motorsales and Volvo Bus Thailand Mr Dech-chai Kulgrineetham, Managing Director of Volvo Bus Thailand revealed …
Volvo Bus Thailand continues to expand into Thai market Read More
For a year, we have been told that coronavirus came from Wuhan in China. But now the WHO is questioning the narrative and has instead turned their eyes to Thailand. …
Danish WHO researcher: Coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand Read More
Norway looks forward to studying China’s new Five-Year Plan which will shape the country’s future social and economic development says Signe Brudeset, Norwegian Ambassador to China in a written interview …
Norway and China to enhance trade and climate cooperation Read More
Singapore is a wealthy Island city-state, once a British colonial trading post, today it is a thriving global financial hub, a multi-cultural food paradise, and a diverse society jammed with …
Norwegian Mette Visted: My Singaporean adventures Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand, TAT states that Denmark and Norway have just been added to the country list of citizens who can travel into Thailand. They still have to be …
Now Danes and Norwegians can play quarantine golf in Thailand Read More
The Swedish furniture-maker Ikea will be hiring at least 500 residents of Pasay City once it starts operations later this year. This was announced by Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto …
IKEA Philippines sets to hire 500 residents in Pasay City Read More
Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …
Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats Read More
As Sweden and China’s fight continues, the EU is not showing signs of unity in regards to China and Sweden has once again emerged as the EU member state adopting …
EU is divided as Sweden adopts the hardest stance against China and sides with the USA Read More
On 17 February 2021 the Norwegian Business Association Singapore welcomed their new member in a note that read: We are happy to welcome Kristine Schi Nordvold as our new Digital …
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore welcomes new member Read More
Business reporter Tim McDonald from BBC News, Singapore has explored the various vending machines in Singapore that seem to be on the rise and it’s not only Norwegian Salmon and …
Singapore vending machines now dispense Norwegian salmon, crab, and Wagyu beef Read More
As of 27 February, residents of Thailand can travel to Finland without travel restrictions only when there is a direct flight and while taking into account the provisions on the …
Finnish Border Guard updated travel restriction guide Read More
The Government of Sweden recently supported the United Nations Development Programme’s event “Preparing for Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals” in Indonesia. The event was a …
Sweden supports UNDP’s event on human rights in Indonesian business operations Read More
Bilateral relations between Indonesia and Norway have been developing dynamically for the past 71 years and were recently discussed during a virtual meeting between Puan Maharani, Indonesian House of Representatives …
Indonesia hopes for growing support from Norway Read More
On 18 February 2021 the Innovation Norway Singapore announced: Are you based in Singapore and seeking new and exciting work opportunities? Innovation Norway Singapore is expanding it’s team. Innovation Norway …
Innovation Norway Singapore is looking for Digital Technology Special Advisor and Senior Market Advisor Maritime & Offshore Read More
On 15 The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho and Team Finland had earlier this February a luncheon with executives from SCG led by Mr.Roongrote Rangsiyopash, President & CEO of SCG. …
Ambassador Järviaho and Team Finland had lunch with SCG Executives Read More
What do you know about life and studies in Sweden for a Cambodian? Meet Ms. Muy Hung, a Swedish scholarship holder! Hung Muy is one of 11 Cambodians who in …
Cambodian scholarship student shares what its like to study in Sweden during the pandemic Read More
Will IKEA sell Philippine-made products? According to Georg Platzer, IKEA’s Southeast Asia development manager, the products have “potential” to be sold at IKEA stores globally. Georg Platzer said to ABS-CBN …
Swedish IKEA sees potential in Philippine-made products Read More
On 18 February 2021 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines introduced the judges for the Nordic Sustainability Wards Night, in a statement that read: We are counting the …
NordCham Philippines introduced the judges for the Nordic Sustainable Awards Night Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei welcomed their new member in a statement,as follow: We’re pleased to welcome yet another individual member to the ranks of the Swedish Chamber …
SwedCham Taipei welcomed February with a new member Read More
At least four leading Danish, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Singaporean, and US-based offshore contractors or consortia are said to be chasing a prized engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract tied to …
Danish and Asian companies compete for contract to build offshore wind project in Taiwan Read More
On 15 February 2021 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines introduced and welcome members in a statement that said: NordCham Philippines introduces its renewing business partner, Pöyry …
NordCham Philippines welcomed renewing business partners Read More
A total of 55 electric busses from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong have just been delivered via Kreolis multinational transportation company in Denmark. The e-busses will be used for two projects …
Chinese Yutong delivers 55 e-buses to Denmark Read More
Finland is amongst three countries that have recently expressed deep concern about China’s espionage and political influence in democracies. According to Axios, the concern was expressed through intelligence agencies in …
Finland issue warnings on China’s espionage Read More
On 15 February 2021 the embassy of Norway in Manila updated on their latest work with IOM BIWAB.: Through the support of the Norwegian Embassy in Manila, more than 15,000 …
Norway supports IOM BIWAB to supply PPEs to internally displaced persons in North Cotabato and Davao del Sur Read More
Finnair is planning to recycle for the first time an A319 plane in Helsinki Airport. This will be the first commercial airliner to be recycled in Finland. The project will …
Finnair will soon have their first commercial airliner to be recycled in home soil Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to their next webinar on 4 March 2021 on Enabling Business with Positive Impact. The invitation read: Social entrepreneurship has been gaining traction …
TSCC invites to ‘Enabling Business with positive impact’ webinar on 4 March Read More
According to a company statement, Atria Finland, which is the biggest among Atria Group’s four operations of meat producers, was the main source of profit in 2020. Atria Finland’s profit …
Finnish Atria reports profit gain partly due to increased exports to China Read More
Many companies in the European Union (EU) and China were pleased to see EU-China bilateral trade boom in 2020 — a year that was marred by lockdowns and industrial disruptions …
China-EU trade grew in 2020 Read More