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The Danish embassy in Vietnam invites to the ‘Denmark In Your Eyes’ contest, which has been taking place in Vietnam every year since 2014. However, this year, due to the …
The Danish embassy invites to painting contest on a topic of Vietnam-Denmark relations Read More
Finnair has started co-operation with private Finnish healthcare service company Terveystalo to offer its customers easy and fast access to coronavirus testing prior to travel. The service will be launched on 28 September 2020. …
Finnair partners with Terveystalo to offer coronavirus testing for travellers Read More
Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …
Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry Read More
On 19 September 2020, the Danish embassy in the Philippines published work for SDG week: A number of organisations & companies in Denmark celebrate ‘Verdensmålsugen’ to mark the fifth year …
Danish companies work towards Sustainable Development Goals Read More
On 17 September 2020, The European Deligations in Indonesia held a virtual launch of “EU-Indonesia Cooperation Publication 2020” by Indonesian’s Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa & EU …
EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched Read More
The Oneplus Nord 5G smartphone produced by Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus Technology topped the sale list in Finland in August, reported Helsingin Sanomat (HS), the largest subscription newspaper in Finland, …
China-produced 5G smartphone tops sale list in Finland in August Read More
The Norwegian Red Cross (Nor Cross) announced on 18 September 2020 that they are looking for a Health Delegate officer in Myanmar. Their statement said: The Norwegian Red Cross is …
The Norwegian Red Cross is looking for a Health Delegate Myanmar Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced on 14 September 2020 that members can enjoy 30% partner discount when staying at Alma Resort. Discount 30% on Best Available Rate when entering promotion code ALMAEUROCHAM …
Alma Resort offers discounts to EuroCham Vietnam members Read More
SCCCI Career Women’s Group is inviting friends of the Norwegian embassy to share the love of the Singapore Culture by participating in the virtual LIVE cooking demonstration with Chef David …
Friends of Norway invited to learn how to cook traditional Singaporean dishes Read More
Earlier this week, EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and 9 other Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha to discuss EU and …
EU ambassadors and Vietnam agreed on Post Covid-19 Green recovery Read More
Naturists or nudists who are dreaming to spend 2 -3 months in Thailand during the winter can ask for help from Naturist Association Thailand to apply for the new Special …
Free help with Special Tourist Visa to Thailand – for naturists Read More
Team Sweden met with Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Interior to discuss waste water management and road safety agenda on 14 September 2020. After the fruitful discussion between Mr. Niphon Bunyamanee, …
Sweden and Thailand will collaborate more on waste water management and road safety agenda Read More
The Finnish embassy in Hanoi mentions that the commercial company Envoy may help you find the next flight home. The commercial airline Envoy maps travellers in Laos and Southeast Asia …
The Finnish embassy in Vietnam mentioned rescue flights registration link for stranded travelers in S.E.A. Read More
The Danish embassy in Myanmar has been active in assisting SME businesses in Myanmar. The latest project announced on 14 September 2020, is providing solar panels to limited access areas. …
Denmark assists Myanmar SME businesses with Responsible Business Fund (RFB) Read More
On 14 September 2020 Nokia announced that together with Converge ICT,one of the leading Internet and digital services providers in the Philippines, will bring ultra-broadband services to the island of …
Nokia and Converge ICT roll out home network with ultra-broadband services to customers in the Philippines Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
Supported by the European Union, Sweden, and UNDP Cambodia have helped Cambodia with integrating Climate Change into a new and expanded earth science curriculum for higher secondary schools. The new …
Cambodia integrated climate change into new high school curriculum Read More
The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …
The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects Read More
On 11 September 2020 the Embassy of Sweden signed a new agreement to provide support to the think tank and research training institution, Future Forum. This 3-year agreement (2020-2022) is …
Sweden signed agreement to continue supporting Cambodia ‘Future Forum’ Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh announced, that Swedes in Cambodia who would like to know more about the current situation from the ambassador, please register to join the …
The Swedish embassy will be at Kampot on 16 September to meet the Swedes Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 7 September 2020, to not miss out on E-pitching webminar for Finnish start ups on 15 September 2020. Their statement said: …
Finnish start ups get ready to E-Pitching your projects on 15 September Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order to deliver 62 elevators and 28 escalators to the integrated business park development …
KONE wins order for the Punggol Digital District in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian Embassy launches a logo contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Norway and Vietnam (1971-2021). Contest conditions: Period: From 10 September to 15 October …
Norwegian embassy invites young Vietnamese to join Logo Design Contest. Read More
EuroCham Singapore published an announcement that they are excited to be a supporter of SwissCham Singapore’s digital transformation platform (DT) Award 2020. Submit a nomination by 30 Septemer 2020 if …
Nominate your company to the Digitaltransformation (DT) Award 2020 Read More
On 4 September 2020, the Consulate General of Denmark in Shanghai published an activity on school visited to the office. The Danish team were pleased to hosting the event and …
Consulate General of Denmark in Shanghai hosted a school visit Read More
The Nordic Innovation House-Singapore announced on 11 September 2020, that together with Nordic Health Virtual Market Entry Programme – Singapore 2020, would like to invites to their webinar event on …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to “Healthcare Innovation Platforms” virtual event Read More
On 4 September 2020, the Sweden embassy in Jakarta published a notice regarding Lund University’s programme: Innovation for Change in Public Transport focuses on strengthening the capacity for innovation and …
Lund University offers scholarships to Malaysian, Indonesian civil workers Read More
LR Paris, the international product marketing agency that creates the gifts handed out by the White House and Rolls-Royce, has leveraged a Covid induced slowdown to launch “LRP Essentials” – …
LRP Essentials – Gifting Digitally Transformed in time for the 2021 Holiday Season Read More
The Embassy of Denmark invites to GovInsider’s Live Festival of Innovation on 10 September 2020. The online diplomatic gathering starts from 4pm (SG-time),10 September 2020. The Danish Ambassador Sandra Jensen …
New Danish Ambassador Landi participating in GovInsider’s event in Singapore Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe published her impressions after visiting two craft villages in Ninh Binh and Ha Nam provinces on 7 September 2020. The Ambassador visited …
Ambassador Måwe visited handcraft projects in Vietnam Read More
Finnair announced on 4 September 2020 that the airline has received permission from Chinese authorities to operate one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing as of 11 September. The route …
Finnair resumes operation to Nanjing for September and October with a weekly frequency Read More
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) announced that the ASEM-DUO Thailand Fellowship Programme and the ASEM-DUO Sweden Fellowship Programme are now open for applications. These are opportunities for students to participate in …
ASEM-DUO Fellowship programmes are now opens to students applications Read More
The Danish company SKIOLD A/S has inked a strategic partnership alliance for livestock farming and seed processing with Hong Lai Huat Group (HLH) on 7 September, 2020 witnessed by The …
The Danish SKIOLD signs strategic partnership alliance with Singaporean Hong Lai Huat Group Read More
Are you dreaming of becoming an expert who is involved in security tasks and an asset to the management in your organization? And are you wondering what you should do …
Microsoft MS-101 Exam: How to become a Certified Enterprise Administrator Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Mr. Jon Thorgaard participated in the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) annual general meeting held at the Pandora factory plant last week. The Ambassador …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated in Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce’s meeting Read More
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