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NordCham Philippines announced on 18 December 2020 that it had renewed the relationship with its honorary business partners: Embassy of Denmark, the Philippines The embassy is responsible for the bilateral …
NordCham Philippines introduced its Honorary Business Partners Read More
Malaysian-Danish Business Council (MDBC) initiated more interactions with members in December through online platforms during the past year. The Executive Director Trine Tveen Nielsen invited corporate and SME members to …
Malaysian-Danish Business Council connected members online Read More
In the latest QS Global MBA Rankings 2021, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) ranks #1 in Thailand and #14 in Asia. …
AIT MBA Program Ranks #1 in Thailand and #14 in Asia Read More
On 18 December 2020 EuroCham Cambodia’s advocacy team and members of its Real Estate and Construction Committee joined an online consultative meeting on the new draft Law on Land Management …
EuroCham Cambodia joins consultative meeting on new draft Law on Land Management and Urban Planning (MK) Read More
Three Nordic nations, Denmark, Finland and Norway, are placed well as countries with a robust economic safety in new report ‘The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report Special Edition 2020’. …
Denmark, Finland and Norway praised for having robust economic safety nets during the pandemic Read More
Norwegian drilling solutions provider MHWirth, has secured an order valued at about USD 80 million to deliver a drilling equipment package for a Chinese drillship. MHWirth is part of Asastor, …
Norwegian MHWirth to deliver $80M Drilling Equipment Package for Chinese Drillship Read More
The Guangzhou-based company Xpeng Motors will directly deliver 100 G3 SUVs to individual buyers in Norway. It’s the first time the company delivers the Chinese-made smart EVs directly to individual …
China’s Xpeng delivers first batch of smart electric cars to Norway Read More
Causes Week 2020 runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups in Singapore, and shows how they are making a difference …
New focus on Danish charity ‘Cycling Without Age’ in Singapore Read More
LONGi has set a new record for being the first solar brand to exceed 20GW in shipments of PV modules in 2020. Since its foundation in 2000, LONGi has continuously …
LONGi Solar becomes the first solar brand to exceed 20GW in module shipments in 2020 Read More
Pornkanok Kiattichaikorn (Polla) from Thailand has combined her dream of cooking with the desire to meet people with her new food truck ‘Kao Thai by Chef Polla’ that drives around …
The food truck Kao Thai by Chef Polla brings Thai food to you in Denmark Read More
On 17 December 2020, the EU Ambassador Ranieri Sabatucci, along with Head of Missions of EU Member States, virtually met with H.E. U Thaung Thun, Minister for Investment and Foreign …
EU-Myanmar discussed possibilities for an economic and sustainable partnership Read More
Danish Communication Manager for the Chinese telecom giant Huawei Tommy Zwicky has announced on Twitter that he has resigned his position. The announcement comes after it was revealed in The …
Huawei’s Danish Communication Manager quits his job after revelations regarding face recognition of Uighurs Read More
The European Union’s Erasmus+ programme has since 2014 helped many Asian youth students achieve their dream of studying in Europe. Erasmus+ helps organize student and doctoral candidate exchanges to and …
Erasmus+ helps Asian students achieve their education dreams Read More
As a new initiative, The Norwegian School in Singapore (Norskeskolen i Singapore) now offers classes in Norwegian to young children from the age of 3 years old. Their target group …
The Norwegian School in Singapore now offers learning to children from the age of 3 years old Read More
The Nordics achieved top rankings once again – Finland (1), Sweden (2), Denmark (3), Norway (5), Iceland (11). This time, in the Europe Sustainable Development Report (ESDR) 2020 for meeting …
Nordic countries are in the lead in the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2020 Read More
According to a new report recently released by Finnwatch, a Finnish civic organization focused on global corporate responsibility, logging related to harvesting cinnamon threatens Indonesian biodiversity. Finnwatch examined the origin …
Finnwatch calls out Finnish firms for “unsustainable” cinnamon sourcing in Indonesia Read More
The Danish Transport Authority has reported ten airlines to the police for withholding customers refunds for canceled flights during the corona outbreak. A statement on the website of the organization …
Norwegian and Thai airways reported to the Danish police for withholding customers refunds Read More
The Norwegian funded Youngship Singapore invites shipping professionals to their networking event on 20 December 2020. YoungShip Singapore is glad to start a new initiative, in collaboration with Clubhouse, the …
Join Youngship Singapore’s mini golf networking event Read More
On 9 December 2020 the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore announced a welcome note to Edeenbull Asia Pacific, latest new member in NBAS. CXO Erik Ingvoldstad says that, “As a …
NBAS welcomes new member EedenBull Read More
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
The deep philosophy behind the name of the lifestyle brand BoConcept has made the Danish company a recognizable global brand. The Danish word “bo” translates to “living”, alluding the brand’s …
The Danish BoConcept wins The Luxury Lifestyle Award – Best Furniture and Homeware in the Philippines Read More
The book ”100 social innovations from Finland” have now been translated into Thai by Ms Kunthida Rungruengkiat. The Book launch happened at Bangkok Winter Book Fest and Honorary guests Ambassador …
”100 social innovations from Finland” now available in Thai language Read More
Finnair announced on 10 December 2020 that it is re-opening their Helsinki-Bangkok-route for passenger traffic. The route will be operated once a week on Tuesdays as of 29 December 2020. …
Finnair re-opens Helsinki-Bangkok-route for passenger traffic starting 29 Dec Read More
In the search of finding the right business partner and connect with impactful Nordic startups (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark) in the economic, social and environmental sustainability sector, a venture …
Startup Guide may help you find your business partner Read More
On 16 December 2020 The Trade Council and the Public Diplomacy section of the Royal Danish Embassy announce: “We would like to thank Marianne Weinreich from the Cycling Embassy of …
The Future of Mobility – Info Series webinar completed Read More
Cleansing your liver of alcohol is one of the essential steps in recovering from alcoholism, excessive alcohol consumptions or prolonged alcohol abuse. The liver is critically involved in all metabolic processes …
How to Detoxify Your Liver and Kidneys – United Recovery Project Read More
On 17 December 2020, The Danish Embassy in Myanmar released an update on the latest work of bridging between education and industry. The report says: Universities, Technical, Vocational Education and …
Denmark supports bridging between education and industry in Myanmar Read More
On 10 December 2020 the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar released a statement on their latest work regarding gender balance. The statement said: The attitude and behavior towards the opposite …
Denmark promotes girls’ access to education in Myanmar Read More
Ms. Birgit Hansl, the World Bank Country Manager for Thailand, East Asia and Pacific, shared on 3 December 2020 her insight on ‘the aftermath of the pandemic on the Thai …
Swedish ambassador hosted breakfast meeting at the Bangkok Residence Read More
Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tina Bru, announced on 11 December 2020 an investment of NOK 120 million (EUR 11.3 million) in a new wind power research center in …
Norway launches major wind power research center NorthWind Read More
Norwegian offshore oilfield equipment maker Aker Solutions has signed a letter of intent with compatriot Equinor for the delivery of a subsea production system to the Kristin Sør oil and …
Norwegian Aker Solution to deliver offshore systems to Kristin Sør oil and gas field Read More
On 10 December 2020 the government of Sweden, a long-time ally of Vietnam, guaranteed up to $2bn in loans from its banks to help fund Vietnamese airport projects, including Long …
Sweden guaranteed $2Billion in loans to fund Vietnamese airport projects Read More
The Embassy of Denmark has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mandalay University to further strengthen the cooperation in Human Rights Education. The Danish support enables the University’s Law Department …
Denmark supports teaching law students in Myanmar about Human Rights Read More
The Embassy of Finland invited recently the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce TFCC Board to discuss and share plans for 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho mentioned a cautious estimate of 3-4% …
Finnish Ambassador Järviaho discussed 2021 plan with TFCC Board members Read More
Sten Sønderhousen decided to place his first order of fabric masks from Thailand, after the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced, that it would be mandatory to wear masks in …
Danish Sten Sønderhousen sells fabric masks to help a friend in Thailand Read More
The Danish service group ISS, which is responsible for everything from cleaning to canteen operations and on-call service, is preparing to sell contracts worth DKK four billion a year. Stated …
The Danish service group ISS plans to sell its activities in Taiwan Read MoreVolvo Cars Thailand Company Limited, led by Mr.Pattarapong Achapalasiri, Head of Commercial Operations, Volvo Cars (Thailand) Co., Ltd. received, with great pride, the “Top European Brand For Safety Innovation Award” …
Volvo Cars Thailand wins “Top European Brand For Safety Innovation Award” Read More
With the help of students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade at the primary school Aabenraa Friskole in Aabenraa in the South of Denmark, the organization Innerwheel has succeeded in …
71 kg of aluminium can rings going to Thailand Read More
After being absent in the market for a few years, Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna returns to the Malaysian market in early 2021. Famed for its highly capable off-road motorcycles, as …
Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna returns to the Malaysian market in early 2021 Read More
On the International Anti-Corruption Day 9 December, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen and the Executive Director of Towards Transparency Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Vien signed …
Denmark signed agreement to support anti corruption efforts in Vietnam Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
The Department of Energy Technology (IFE) at the Norwegian town of Kjeller have been producing and exporting approximately 400,000 doses of the cancer drug Xofigo in the last seven years. …
Norway exports cancer medicine to China Read More
On 15 December 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Maritime cybersecurity readiness in 2021 and beyond: Trends, Predictions, Opportunity & Threat landscapes. Time: 6.00-7.30PM Hong …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec Read More
From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …
Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you Read More
On 2 December 2020 the Deputy Head of Mission at the Danish Embassy, Ms. Louise Holmsgaard and Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security, Mr. Pham Luong Son, signed the …
Denmark signed healthcare MOU in Vietnam for another two years Read More
“We are now carbon neutral!” announced the Royal Danish Embassy in Singapore on 3 December 2020. “In what could be seen as an early Christmas gift to the environment, the …
Danish embassy Singapore planted 2040 trees across Asia Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce – NordCham Philippines has announced that this coming Nordic Sustainability Awards Night is set on 19 January 2021, starting at 6:00 PM. “We invite all …
NordCham Philippines’ “Nordic Sustainability Awards Night” set for 19 January 2021 Read More
Did you know that every year, TIME highlights inventions that are impacting the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun? This year, Finnish innovations OURA and Solar Foods …
Finnish products on list of 100 best innovations in 2020 Read More
Denmark has committed additional USD 720,000 to further strengthen the efforts of the Myanmar Forest Department in fostering resilience of coastal communities in Rakhine and Taninthayi against the adverse impacts …
Denmark commits additional USD 720,000 to Climate Adaption for Coastal Communities programme in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish innovation companies in Malaysia, SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall joined forces to create HYBRIT – an initiative that endeavours to revolutionise steel-making. HYBRIT aims to replace coking coal, traditionally …
Sweden introduces fossil-free steel manufacturing in Malaysia Read More