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On 21 October 2020, FinnCham HK’s Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee announced and welcomed you to join our Online Panel Discussion “What is inclusive workplace and how to build it?” on …
FinnCham Hong Kong invited to a webminar on 11 November Read More
On 21 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong cordially invite you to participate as a vendor in the Finnish Online Christmas Market on 4-20 December 2020. The …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites to Jetour Mall X Finnish Online Christmas Market Read More
On 22 October 2020 Ambassador Anita Nergaard was invited to launch the Roadmap for Smart & Autonomous Maritime Transport Systems together with Senior Minister of State, Mr.Chee Hong Tat 徐芳达. …
Norwegian Ambassador Norgaard joined the Roadmap for Smart & Autonomous Maritime Transport Systems Read More
The Royal Danish embassy in Singapore has received several inquiries regarding travel rules for Christmas. Please view the most important rules and procedures that the embassy has gathered for Danes …
Danish embassy released travel rules and procedures for your Christmas plan Read More
On 21 October 2020, the Swedish ambassador H.E. Ann Måwe released the latest work in advancing responsible business practice in Vietnam that said: This morning, I was pleased to join …
Sweden and UNDP hosted ‘Advancing responsible business practices in Vietnam workshop on 21 Oct Read More
On 22 October 2020 the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi participated in the highly topical ASEAN smart cities summit. The Swedish Trade Commissioner Mr Bjorn Savlid shared how Sweden works …
Sweden highlighted renewable energy and fossil-free transportation in ASEAN Smart Cities Summit Read More
Team Finland China business delegation’s two-day visit to Hangzhou in Zhejiang province kicked off successfully on 21 October 2020. The delegation consists of 28 companies making it the biggest business …
Team Finland’s Business Deligations visited Hangzhou in Zhejiang province enhances China-Finland relations Read More
On 20 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. John Nielsen participated in a high-level meeting between the Danish Confederation of Industries (DI) and Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of …
Denmark-Myanmar launched a new business relation collaborations Read More
The Chinese carrier Juneyao Air celebrated the opening of its second direct flight to Finland at Zhengzhou airport on Sunday 18 October 2020. The opening ceremony was attended by, among …
Ambassador Syrjälä attended the opening ceremony of Juneyao Air’s second route Finland-Zhengzhou Read More
On 21 October 2020, the Norwegian ambassador H.E. Anita Norgaard announced a fruitful discussion last week with the Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and Environment H.E. Grace Fu, on the matter …
Ambassador Norgaard discussed sustainability matters with Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and Environment Read More
Nordic Innovation House – Singapore and its core partners invites to their next webinar ‘Development of Smart Cities – Perspectives from the Nordics and SoutheastAsia’. The event will highlight examples …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to webinar on Smart Cities Read More
11 October is International Day of the Girl Child. Investing in girls means investing in a sustainable and equal future. In Indonesia, the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Marina Berg and met …
Wafi experienced Ambassador Marina Berg’s duty on GirlsTakeOver Day Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries participated in the inauguration of the Oasis Project at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute on 9 October 2020. The Oasis Project provides temporary …
Ambassador Fries participates in opening of shelter project Read More
After the first successful webminar on the same topic, the Danish embassy in Manila invites interested participants to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility on 13 October 2020. …
Danish embassy Manila invites to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility Read More
NordCham Vietnam participated in the opening ceremony of the Architectural Technology & Construction Management (ATCM) program on 16 October 2020. The event hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce’s member …
Denmark and NordCham participated a new architecture programme opening in HCMC Read More
Finnair cuts approximately 700 jobs, long-term temporary layoffs continue for thousands of Finnair employees Finnair has completed the co-operation process started in September on its plans to reduce up to …
Finnair cuts 700 jobs, temporary layoffs continue for thousands Read More
Since the breakout of Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, Thailand announced all borders closure to curb virus spreading. Recently after the country has been keeping a good record of infected …
Special Tourist Visa to Thailand is now available Read More
Yindii, a Thai anti-food-waste startup, launches a mobile application designed to match hungry, deal-seeking Bangkok residents with environmentally-conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes offering delicious food that could otherwise go …
Yindii launches a mobile application to connect consumers with food joints to tackle climate change Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Finnish H.E.Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto visited the Vietnam-Finland International School VFIS at TDT University in HCMC on 9 October 2020. Ambassador Kahiluoto had a Q&A meeting with parents of VFIS …
Ambassador Kahilouto ‘meet the parents’ at Vietnam-Finland International School Read More
On 8 Ocotober 2020 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC with the representatives from UROS to discuss cooperation in the areas of sustainability, …
Consul General Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council to discuss future possibilities Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
On 7 October 2020, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta introduced Teemu Leppälä, a professional sea captain and icebreaker operator. After a tough night shift on an icebreaker in icy …
Finnish ‘Pemecah Es Snow’ children book series now available in Bahasa Indonesia Read More
The ASEM “High-Level Dialogue on women’s economic empowerment amid the Covid-19 Pandemic event”, hosted by Vietnam, co-sponsored by Denmark and seven other ASEM member states, took off in Hanoi on …
Denmark co-hosted an Asem event on women empowerment Read More
Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe and the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Kari Kahiluoto attended the 75th Anniversary Ceremony of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology on 3 October …
Norway and Finland celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore presented on 8 October 2020 the companies nomitaed for the EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2020: Evonik / DEMEGroup / SwissRe / Finnair / wbcsd …
Finnair and Lego nominated for EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Award 2020 Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Marina Berg shared her view on the pancdemeic with Jakarta Now. “This pandemic is far from over, and we continue to see new local outbreaks …
Ambassador Marina Berg shared her thoughts on the pandemic Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to their next webminar “Life is an unpredictable project. What can I do about it?” with Ingvard Wilhelmsen. The webinar starts on 26 October, …
NBAS invites to their next webminar with Ingvard Wilhelmsen Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced their Panel Speakers for Rethink 2020. Nigel Mattravers and Alexander Mastrovito, contributors to our Energy and Environment Business Council (EEBC) as …
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for Rethink 2020 forum Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invited on 14 October 2020 to the Nordic Green virtual Conference taking place 29 October 13.00-18.00. The event aim to share on how Nordic experiences …
Join the virtual Nordic Green Conference 2020 and learn more of Nordic sustainable solutions Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish company SKIOLD Group has been chosen as a technical partner of this project which are led by the Hung Nhon Group of Vietnam and …
Danish SKIOLD joined De Heus and Vietnames Hung Nhon Group in creating sustainable agriculture complex Read More
On 4 October 2020, two important things coincided – “the Day of the cinnamon bun” and the “Bicycle journey of Friendship for the 2020 Green Hanoi” Ambassador H.E. Ann Måwe …
Ambassador Måwe joined the Bicycle journey of Friendship for the 2020 Green Hanoi Read More
On 6 October 2020, the Dialogue between the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department and the Business Community Partners with theme: “Collaboratively Implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) Joining …
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) event was a success Read More
On 1 October 2020, EuroCham Cambodia had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Dr. PHAN Phalla, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary-General of the Committee …
EuroCham in meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance to discussed strengthen corporation Read More
Working toward a sustainable future is one of the most important steps we can take to create a better world in the coming years. Check out some of the technology …
Sustainability Solutions: 5 Steps Going Ahead Of Time Read More
Palm Oil Monitor, a pro-palm oil organisation, has published an article questioning: Why Is Norway Secretly Funding Attacks Against President Jokowi’s Omnibus Law? The biggest international story around Indonesia over …
Palm Oil Monitor questions Norwegian intentions in Indonesia Read More
On 9 October 2020 the Finnish Ambassador-Designate Jyri Järviaho and Commercial Adviser Kimmo Pekari visit Fiskars factory in Saraburi, Thailand. The visiting team expressed that the production of Royal Copenhagen …
Ambassador Järviaho visited Fiskars porcelain factory in Saraburi Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has currently no trainees due to the entry restrictions to Thailand. But the Embassy looks forward to welcoming four trainees again as soon as the …
Danish embassy Bangkok opens for applications for internship all through October. Read More
To celebrate the International Day of the Girl (IDG2020), at the Swedish embassy, H.E. Ann Måwe, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam became the first person to sign the open letter to …
Ambassador Måwe initiates the ‘Safety Online For Girls’ campaign Read More
The exhibition ”Flow with Matter” by Finnish artists Tommi Grönlund and Petteri Nisunen will continue through the end of November at the Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum. In connection with the …
The Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum hosts “Listening to Finland” exhibition on 17 Oct until end of Nov – 16 Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, was invited to the launch event of Thailand NOW application endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission invited to the launch event by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to Training Course on Enhanced Creative & Critical Thinking Skills. The course takes place 20-21 October 2020. The announceent said: “The ability …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to creative thinking workshop on 20-21 Oct Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao invites to a Webinar series: Future is Made in Finland taking place 14 October 2020. The invitation said: Join us …
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong invites to a webinar series Read More
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …
Nobel Prize winners for 2020 Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …
Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly Read More
On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …
RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network Read More
The Danish government launched on 1 October 2020 its new global climate action strategy “A Green and Sustainable World” setting the direction for Denmark’s international climate efforts over the years …
Government of Denmark launched Global Climate Action Strategy Read More