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The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …
EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia Read More
Consul General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao Ms Johanna Karanko is in the news in Finland on 3 September 2020. “The struggle between the United States and China …
The Finnish Consul General expressed concern for banks amid growing China-US tension Read More
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun announced that Erik Berglof has been appointed the Bank’s first Chief Economist, effective 1 September 2020. As head of the Economics …
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) appoints Erik Berglof the first Chief Economist Read More
BI Norwegian Business School invites Norwegian Business Association China members to listen to this livestreaming panel discussion on 16 September 2020. Our world is facing growing challenges such as climate …
Bi Norwegian Business School hosts a panel discussion on ‘Sustainable Finance’ on 16 September Read More
China’s aviation regulator said on 2 September 2020, it will resume direct flights to Beijing from eight countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Canada from 3 September. Earlier …
Direct flights to Beijing from Denmark, Sweden, Thailand resumed Read More
The Danish embassy in Manila invites you to watch “Design Talks” on Friday, 04 September 2020 via Youtube. This program brought to you by: @CreativeDenmark, Lifestyle & Design Cluster and …
Creative Denmark hosts ‘Design Talks’ webminar on 4 September Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Ann Måwe participated in an event to promote women’s leadership in climate change policy on 1 September 2020. Please read Ambassador Måwe’s speech from …
Ambassador Måwe empowered women to partake in climate change action Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi announced on 31 August 2020 contact information to stranded Finnish travelers in Laos – should there still be any left. “The Embassy of Finland …
Finnish embassy announces contact information to stranded travelers in Laos Read More
September is just around the corner and the Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong has plenty of events lined up for their fans. Please read the full information here
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong released all events planned for Autumm Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to learn more of Capital landscape via a webinar on the 10 September 2020 together with the Innovation House in New …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites start ups to webinar Read More
Did you know that Finland offers around 100 Bachelor’s degree programmes, over 300 Master’s degree programmes, and almost 300 Doctoral programmes, all taught in English. The embassy of Finland in …
Study in Europe Fair in Singapore open for registration Read More
Danish Embassy hosted a technical meeting between officials from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) and Vietnam’s Department of Livestock Production (DLP) on feed management and control – all …
Denmark Veterinary and Food Administration held a virtual conference with Vietnam’s livestock department Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, will deliver 83 escalators and 20 elevators to the second phase of the Metro Line 6 in …
KONE to equip phase two of Chongqing Metro Line 6 in China Read More
Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is offering eight scholarships for Cambodian female students to study a Bachelor of Law Program at the Royal University of …
Swedish scholarships for Cambodian female students Read More
Norwegian Energy Partners, in collaboration with Innovation Norway, held a webinar on the development of an offshore wind industry in Vietnam on 25 August 2020. The event was attended by …
Ambassador Løchen on the importance of Vietnam-Norway relations on developing wind energy Read More
Plastic waste in the world’s seas is one of the most alarming indicators that we need to re-think the ways we use and recycle plastics A Hong Kong yacht club …
Hong Kong Yatch Club tackles marine litter with the help of Seabin Project Read More
The Nordic Alumni and Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced an event to take place on 31st of October with the title “Work the Nordic Way”. The networking and …
Nordcham and Danish Alumni Network in Vietnam invites to Alumni event in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires to Vietnam a.i. Ms Nina G. Enger attended online meeting with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee in Lao PDR hosted by UNDP Laos. The meeting was chaired …
Norwegian Charge D’ Affaires attend online conference with UNDP Laos on emergency prepareness Read More
The Sweden Alumni Network (SANV) in Hanoi published a note to the new generation of students who are on their way to study aboard on 24 August 2020.Their statement said: …
Sweden Alumni Network published a note to the new gen on what to prepare before going to Sweden Read More
H.E. Jon Thorgaard, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, along with representatives of 6 other countries in Thailand were invited by Thai PBS television station to participate as an honoured guest …
Danish ambassador invited as a guest of honour to Thai PBS TV Read More
The embassy of Sweden announced on 28 August 2020 that they wish to draw the attention of Swedes in Thailand to the fact that the ongoing visa-amnesty expires on 26 …
Swedish embassy asks Swedes in Thailand to check their visa expiry date Read More
Nordic Innovation House-Singapore introduces their member Unimaze Software Founded in Iceland, Unimaze is a software solution company focusing on providing a digital ecosystem that connects you and your business partners …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore introduces Icelandic member Read More
The Danish Embassy in China introduced on 25 August 2020 Anne Marie Engtogt Larsen who will be Denmark’s new tech ambassador. She replaces Casper Klynge, who left the post at …
The Danish Embassy in China is looking forward to work with the new tech ambassador Read More
On 25 August, H.E. Riikka Laatu, Finland Ambassador to Myanmar and Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, UNFPA Representative for Myanmar signed the agreement for a grant of 4 million Euro to provide …
Finland signed 4mil Euro to support women in conflicted areas in Myanmar Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Vietnam announced on 26 August 2020 that all events has to be postponed all events in September, due to Covid-19 situation in the country.The statement …
NordCham Vietnam decided to Covid all events for September Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore(NBAS) understands that not everyone could attended ‘Super Apps & FinTech: What is the road forward, and who will charge it?’ webminar on 20 August 2020. …
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore recorded the SuperApp webminar so you don’t miss out Read More
Companies continue to recover in the new normal. However, it seems that successful trial-and-error is the most effective–and only– business plan for a post COVID world. An expert panel for …
Unprecedented times, extraordinary solutions: An expert panel on thriving in the new normal Read More
With 20 years’ experience as developer and provider of IoT solutions Telenor Connexion also has over ten years in Asia-Pacific region. The Swedish-based provider is now boosting its organisation to …
Telenor Connexion making headway in Asia-Pacific: Seth Ryding, CSO Read More
Norwegian software provider Visma has announced that Hg, a leading software investor and current majority shareholder of Visma, has agreed to further its investment in the company. Existing investor CPPIB …
Norwegian software company continues to grow with HG being the major stakeholder Read More
Wondering what to expect on the topic of Study in Europe in the middle of the pandemic? H.E Barbara Plinkert, the ambassador of the European Union to Singapore is giving …
EU Ambassador Plinkert introduces Study in Europe as online event Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore published a report on how European companies are committed to sustainable development on 21 August 2020. Find out what 100 senior leaders of …
73% of European companies in Singapore are going towards sustainability Read More
Denmark-based Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been awarded the lead masterplan designer for the Penang South Islands (PSI) project, which involves the development of three man-made islands under the Penang …
The Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group won the Penang South Island Project Read More
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued guidelines for the planning of efficient energy use from 2020 to 2025 at the city and provincial level. The guidelines, compiled …
Denmark supports Vietnam to develop energy efficiency plan Read More
Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) recently signed partnership agreements to continue its support for the Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union (CCAWDU) and the Federation of Associations for Small …
Transparency International Cambodia signed agreement with Action Aid Cambodia Read More
The Danish embassy in the Philippines has published a recommendations on why cycling should become a New normal part of urban mobility. Using bicycles has been the new normal in …
Danish embassy in Philippines recommends cycling for urban mobility Read More
Norwegian polysilicon manufacturer Elkem has selected Herøya Industrial Park as the site for a potential large-scale plant for battery graphite production in Norway. Elkem,which is part of the China National …
Elkem has selected Herøya Industrial Park to for a large scale battery graphite plant in 2021 Read More
The European Union Indonesia has launched a new initiative in Indonesia to accelerate the shift to Green/ Sustainable Public Procurement and enhance SCP. The focus of the action will be …
The European Union launched new initiative to accelerate sustainable development in Indonesia Read More
The daily newspaper Nhà Đầu Tư published an exclusive interview with the Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen on 19 August 2020. Ambassador Christensen talked about the long cooperation …
Ambassador Christensen of Denmark talks about green initiative corporation with Vietnam Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 14 August 2020, that fans of Taiga Chocolate can now purchase the delicate products online in Hong Kong. The statement …
Finnish Taiga chocolate availabe online Hong Kong Read More
Nokia’s headquarter announced the latest achievement on 20 August 2020. Nokia and Singapore-based operator StarHub are conducting South East Asia’s first live 5G non-standalone (NSA) network trial across Singapore, running …
Starhub and Nokia launched first live 5G non-standalone network trial in Singapore Read More
Singaporean fans of Norwegian seafood can enjoy scrumptious products directly from the source with less waiting time for your next dinner gathering. The Norwegian embassy in Singapore announced on 19 …
Norwegian seafood delivers freshness to Singaporean fans Read More
The second round of applications for the Scholarship Programme funded by Denmark and Norway for vulnerable students in Rakhine State is now open for those who have passed the matriculation …
Norway and Denmark funded scholarships for undergrad students in Rakhine state open for applications Read More
Innovation Norway Asia invites wind energy businesses to join their webminar: Opportunities in the Vietnamese Offshore Wind Market. The event is happening on 25 August 2020, at 09:00-10:30am.The invitation said: …
Innovation Norway Asia invites to webinar on Vietnamese Off Shore Wind Market Read More
The EU ambassador H.E.Giorgio Aliberti, together with Mr Dinh Toan Thang, Director General of Europe Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs kicked off a dialogue on Sustainable Maritime Development,on 19 August …
Diplomatic Academy Vietnam hosted an event on Sustainable Maritime Development Read More
The Singapore- Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) based in Oslo announced their latest partnership with Smart Energy Network (SEN) on 18 August 2020.The statement said: “It is our pleasure to …
Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce joins partnership with Norwegian Smart Energy Network Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam will co-host a webminar with HCMC Department of Customs on how to apply to the new rules regarding the Euro-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement …
EuroCham Vietnam co-host a webminar on custom rules and EVFTA Read More
Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.
Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E.Björn Häggmark held a virtual meeting with Cambodian students who are on their way to achieve their higher education goals in Sweden on 14 August 2020. During …
Ambassador Häggmark congratulated Cambodian students going to Sweden Read More
The Ambassador of Philippines to Denmark H.E. Leo M. Herrera-Lim welcomes the second group of 167 Filipino seafarers in Denmark on 13 August 2020. This follows the first batch of …
Philippines embassy welcomes 2nd group of Filipino seafarers to Denmark Read More
The UN published a Sustainable Development Report, base on performance of all member countries on 17 August 2020. Scandinavian countries are leading position in working towards sustainable future. Sweden led …
Sweden leads in the way of sustainable living Read More