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With over 600 islands spanning a total sea area of 3.1 million square kilometers and 65% of its population residing in in coastal areas, Papua New Guinea (PNG) relies heavily …
European Experts Support Papua New Guinea’s Maritime Safety Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and others to a ‘TSCC Members Dinner’ to welcome the new Ambassador-Designate Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl and spouse. It is a great opportunity …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to a dinner with the new Ambassador-Designate Dinner on 26 Nov Read More
FinnCham in Hong Kong is now offering to FinnCham members an interview based video which will be published on FinnCham’s YouTube channel and all of the social media platforms to …
FinnCham Hong Kong offers Youtube presentation of members Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites to join their webinar on Impact Investment – The Role of Asset Managers in Green Finance which will be held virtually on …
EuroCham Singapore invites to the next webinar on 18 Nov Read More
On Friday 30 October 2020 the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) held its third-annual Gala Dinner & Business Awards in HCMC. Gathering over 450 business leaders, ambassadors and representatives of …
EuroCham Vietnam’s Gala Dinner & Business Award was yet another success Read More
Royal Norwegian embassy in Bangkok released on 6 November 2020, new rules of entry to Norway, effective from 9 November 2020. Travelers from red countries must show a certificate on …
Norwegian embassy announced the latest travel restrictions for Norway Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam released a photobook from “Nordic Alumni Day – Work the Nordic Way” event. The semi-virtual event on 31 October …
NordCham Vietnam invited participants to tag friends in photobook “Nordic Alumni Day” Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to the upcoming NBAS special insight panel “Decarbonization”. Hosted in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA, sponsored by the Norwegian …
NBAS inivites to the next Specialist Insight Panel on Decarbonization Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
Midas PR, Thailand’s leading PR agency, is organizing the highest networking event at Mahanakhon Bangkok Rooftop Bar on 11th November 2020 from 18:30 onwards. The evening will include a speed …
Midas PR brings entrepreneurs together at 314 metres above sea level Read More
Apptio, the leading provider of Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions is partnering with local Thai companies to promote the IT Financial Management solution, TBM in Thailand. Apptio’s TBM solutions help …
Apptio launches Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions in Thailand Read More
Norway welcomes November with the next project spearheading carbon capture and storage (CSS). The Government White Paper proposes to launch a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Norway named …
Norwegian Government proposes to launch Longship: a carbon capture and storage project in Norway Read More
On 4 November 2020 at the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce‘s corporate member Rosewood Bangkok, a three-day B2B event is hosted to build valuable relationships between Taiwan and ASEAN. The event …
Innovative fans are invite to Taiwan Expo 2020 Thailand on 4-6 Nov at Rosewood Bangkok Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in China announced the latest requirements for travelers on 4 November 2020 that said: Attention! China is now tightening the entry rules to China. All foreign …
China tightens travel restrictions from 7 Nov Read More
On 29 October 2020 he Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe noted another positive journey in Vietnam in her memo that said: I kicked off my business trip to Ho Chi Minh …
Ambassador Måwe visited Tuoi Tre’s newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Last week, the Royal Danish Embassy and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) jointly hosted a workshop to discuss barriers and opportunities for improving conduction of research-based …
Danish Embassy and the Vietnamese MARD co hosted policy development workshop Read More
On 30 October 2020 the EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on Thursday in HCMC …
EU Ambassadors discussed EVFTA with the Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Read More
On 29 October 2020 Business Sweden together with the Embassy of Sweden organised a workshop on the topic ‘Enhancing Competitiveness of Supporting Industries in Vietnam’, followed by a fieldtrip to …
Swedish Embassy and Business Sweden hosted “Enhancing Competitiveness of Supporting Industries in Vietnam” workshop Read More
On 23 October 2020, the Danish embassy in Myanmar published the latest work that said: As we near the end of the rainy season, we expect temperatures to briefly drop, …
Danish embassy, MoEE, WWF undertook 2 years programme to assist Myanmar enhancing renewables capability Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites to hear a panel discussion on “What’s ahead in Hong Kong as the financial centre and impact for Swedish fintech” This is a …
Nordic Innovation House HK invites to a panel discussion on fintech Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to “PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass” workshop three days in November. On this unique and practical PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass, developed …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to ‘PowerPoint & Public Speaking Masterclass’ workshop Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Manila released the latest list on how to enter Denmark on 30 October 2020, that said: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN ENTERING DENMARK If you arrive from a …
The Danish Embassy Manila released the latest regulations on how to enter Denmark Read More
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies is presenting the result of its Annual Total Remuneration Survey …
Mercer reveals result of its annual total remuneration survey 2020 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore published on 26 October 2020 a Note of Congratulations to Goodbye Kansas Studios for winning the Swedish government’s export prize for the cultural and …
Goodbye Kansas Studios won Swedish government’s export prize for the cultural and creative industries Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard was invited to participate in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Denmark organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 by Asian Development Bank Read More
On 22 October 2020 The Royal Danish Embassy Beijing published a memo from the Green Day: Biking with the embassy’s activity that said: There was high sun over Beijing when …
Green Day: Biking with the Danish embassy in Beijing was a success Read More
On 24 October 2020, Singapore is now on the list of open countries for entering Denmark. For further info please read here
Singapore is now on Denmark’s list of open countries for entering Denmark Read More
European Chamber of Commerce Cambodia welcomes the new member on 28 October 2020, that said: EuroCham Cambodia is pleased to welcome Jotun (Cambodia) Ltd under NordCham Cambodia as a new …
Jotun Cambodia Ltd is the new member of the EuroCham Cambodia Read More
Did you know the European Union’s Food & Beverage (F&B) market is worth EUR 1,192 billion, and that it employs over 23 million people in its food supply chain? On …
EuroCham Cambodia hosted a 2 days workshop “Get ready for the EU market – the opportunities & requirements” Read More
On 22 October 2020 EU – Vietnam Business Council has established In light of the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which took effect from 1st August 2020, EuroCham and VCCI …
New EU – Vietnam Business Council established Read More
23 October 2020 the Norwegian embassy in Vietnam released a statement on the success of the new partnership on carbon emission subject, that said: Congratulations to Vietnam on the signing …
Vietnam signed the Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Read More
Ecommerce in Singapore is flourishing and is expected to grow to US$27 billion by 2025 (e-Conomy SEA 2019). The onset of COVID-19 has further accelerated this growth. With the increase …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to E-Commerce Supply Chain Challenge 2020 Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong wants to introduce the new member Meniga. “Meniga was founded in Iceland in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. The effect …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong welcomes new member Meniga Read More
On 23 October 2020, experts from the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam, the National Load Dispatch Center, the Danish Energy Agency, the Transmission System Operator – Energinet, presented highlights of …
Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership integrated renewable energy for the future Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their new Start Up & Entrepreneur Member Edunation – Live and Study in Finland. Edunation helps students …
FinnCham HK introduced new member Edunation Read More
On 21 October 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Stipendiefonden för svensk Utlandsungdom are proud to announce a scholarship for a final year student in Sweden. This includes a …
SwedCham Hong Kong offers scholarships to final year students in Sweden Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Thorgaard is participating in the “Celebrations of Silk” event. This year is their 10th annual event and a very special one as they …
Ambassador Thorgaard and Bangsaen Technical College to combine Danish-Thai style for ‘Celebration of Silk’ event in December Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to its next webinar, focusing on the Future of the Shipping Industry. Join us on the 28 of October, 3-4 PM (SGT) where we …
NBAS invites to Maritime webinar on 28 October Read More
On 20 October 2020 the Embassy of Sweden announced a COVID-19 response package to financially support rural communities in Cambodia through tree planting activities. The initiative aims to engage over …
Sweden grants Covid-19 relief funds to Cambodia Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is organizing an online Nordic Innovation Forum, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 4 November 2020 on the Zoom platform entitled …
NordCham Philippines invites to an online Nordic Innovation Forum on a topic of Smart technology Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce together with Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to a free e-Learning Course on “Introduction to CSR for SMEs”. Their statement said: The GIZ …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to “Introduction to CSR” e-learning course Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is looking for a Product Specialist (terracotta products) for Danish company Dymak A/S. For more information about the position and what Dymak will offer, …
Danish company Dymak A/S is looking for Product Specialist in Vietnam Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines), together with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden in Manila, is organizing the online edition of the Nordic Ambassadors’ …
Nordcham Philippines invites to online Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum on 28 Oct Read More
The Norwegian ambassador H.E. Anita Nergaard expressed a positive result of a meeting with Singapore Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat on 19 October 2020. Her statement said: “Excellent …
Ambassador Nergaard discussed maritime industry with Singapore Senior Minister of State Read More
The Swedish Embassy, on 12 October 2020, expressed that they were delighted to witness the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent on the manufacturing and supply of the University …
AstraZeneca to produce COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 for Thailand and South East Asia Read More