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The Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe visited Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, formerly known as the Olof Palme hospital or the Swedish hospital on 20th January 2020. Accompanied by veterans in Swedish …
Swedish Ambassador visited Vietnam’s national children hospital Read More
The Philippines’ trade secretary urged Nokia to assist its soon-to-be unemployed workers in finding jobs at other companies on 23rd January 2020. A week earlier, the company announced that it …
Nokia is closing R&D center in Phillippines Read More
Finnair published an official statement regarding change or cancellations policies for travel to China due to Corona virus situation on 25th January 2020. The statement said: Due to the corona …
Corona virus: Finnair offers cancellation options to China Read More
From the street, it looks like any cute, little restaurant in the Instagram-friendly city Chiang Mai. A wooden arch marks the entrance to a garden with outdoor seating among trees …
Fed and kneaded by inmates: Thai prison programme offers food and massage Read More
RecyGlo, a waste-management and data analytics startup based in Yangon, Myanmar is planing to expands further into other ASIAN countries. RecyGlo has been part of several accelerator programmes, such as …
Myanmar waste management start up brings positive change Read More
The EU Committee on International Trade decided to back the free trade and investment protection agreements between the EU and Vietnam on 21 January 2020. According to Europarl, the official …
EU committee voted in favour of free trade agreement to Vietnam Read More
Wärtsilä has announced that it is launching its new LNG Bunkering & Supply System simulator at the Global LNG Bunkering Summit 2020 conference, which will be held in Amsterdam, the …
Wärtsilä launched new LNG bunkering and supply system Read More
Designed to look like the Danish brand’s famous bracelet with charms, one of Pandora’s two jewellery-making facilities in Thailand, is located just under an hour’s drive south of Chiang Mai …
Reuse, recycle, reduce: Pink Pandora goes green Read More
Finnish design company Marimekko has traded the airline’s blue colour scheme for a red and gold jacquard pattern to a special edition amenity kit for Chinese New Year. The kit …
Finnair launched Chinese new year amenity kit Read More
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto will purchase more warships built in Denmark, possible similar to the Iver Huitfeldt size frigates, which Indonesia bought from Denmark last year. The warships will reportedly …
Indonesia to buy Danish ships to strengthen coastal guard patrol Read More
Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor who owns Thailand’s Total Access Communication Company (DTAC) has appointed Mr Sharad Mehrotra as a new chief executive, replacing Alexandra Reich, according to official statement on …
DTAC announced new CEO Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce marked 30 years as organisation in 2019, culminating with its ‘TSCC Nobel Gala Dinner’ grand celebration, held in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November. Members and …
TSCC held Nobel-themed Gala Dinner and 30th Anniversary Celebration Read More
This summer, Swedish fashion brand Monki will enter the Philippine fashion scene with its creative collections, strong brand values and inspiring store concept described as “Scandi-cool-meets-Asian-street-style.” ”Monki’s mission is to empower …
H&M News: Monki brand to open stores in Manila Read More
Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam on 12th January …
Philippines volcano eruption: Airports suspend flight operations Read More
Ambassador Björn Häggmark underlined the importance of labour conditions and skills development during the meeting with Labour Minister Ith Samheng, on 13th January 2020. The purpose was to discuss development …
Swedish ambassador met with Cambodian labour minister Read More
China granted its 2019 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award on 10th January 2020, Norway won for the first time ever while Finland got scientific honour for another year. This …
Norwegian biologist received honorary award from China Read More
Finnlines has signed an order for two vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Today, both shipyards are part of China Merchants Group. The two …
Finnlines ordered super ferries from China Read More
Vietnam will have to import 12 million tons of coal in 2020 to avoid electricity shortage due to increasing demand in electricity and rapidly growing economy. This situation was predicted …
Denmark and Norway suggested alternative sources to battle electricity shortage in Vietnam Read More
Physical contact, meat balls, parent-teacher relationship and hours spent in the class room. These are merely some of the differences between teaching in Denmark and in Thailand. Read about two …
Kathrine and Simon teach in Thailand: “Like running your own company” Read More
Norway aims to reach a free-trade agreement with China by the end of 2020, Norwegian Industry minister said on 8th January 2020, H.E. Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters during an …
Norwegian industry minister expressed positive progress on free-trade deal with China Read More
Danish consulting engineer Ramboll has announced the acquisition of Singaporean consultant Web Structures, which specialises in design and engineering services for high-rise buildings, on 7 January 2020. The deal will …
Ramboll acquires Singaporean consultant Web Structures Read More
NORWAY’S seafood industry enjoyed its best ever year in 2019 with export sales hitting a record 107.3 billion kroner – or £9.25 billion – despite slightly lower volumes. Seafood trade …
Norway seafood industry hits record breaking export sale in 2019 Read More
The Chinese embassy in Denmark tweeted that “the Chinese Ambassador to Denmark performed his normal duties when discussing with the Faroese government about the relations between two countries.” The tweet …
Faroe islands telecom company and PM did not feel any pressure from China regarding Huawei Read More
Laos welcomed 4.58 million international visitors in 2019, representing growth of nine percent over 2018 when tourist numbers failed to reach the target. Local daily Vientiane Times quoted Director General …
Finnish and Danish travellers decreased in Laos in 2019 Read More
Denmark’s largest sports chain Sportmaster has been sold to a Singaporean company, which coincidentally has the same name, Sportmaster Operations. The Singaporean company operates hundreds of stores in Easterne Europe …
Danish largest sport store chain sold to Singaporean company Read MoreIf you’re planning on backpacking around Asia or visiting one of it’s stunning cities on holiday, cost is likely to be a factor in deciding where to go. To help …
Cheapest cities for backpacking in 2020 Read More
Study in Finland website announced “It’s time to apply for autumn 2020 entry in Finnish Universities. For anyone interested to apply, all information available through this link
Study in Finland season started Read More
Denmark has reportedly set a record by sourcing almost half of its power from wind energy according to the Wind Europe report 2019. The European country received 47 percent of …
Denmark sources 47% of power from wind in 2019 Read More
The first cargo train loaded with Norwegian salmon is expected to depart Narvik for China early next year, the Norwegian Jernbanemagasinet reports. Thanks to new transport technology, the salmon will …
First cargo train bringing Norwegian salmon to China is set to make maiden trip in 2020 Read More
The Steering Committee of the Swedish Capacity Development Partnership Fund (CDPF) went on a field visit and study tour to Mondulkiri province in Cambodia from the 10th to 13th December …
Swedish education specialist visited rural cities in Cambodia for better understanding of the situation and how to improve it Read More
For those not fortunate enough to attend the event on food waste arranged by The Danish Embassy in Thailand in December 2019, a video has now been produced. The video …
Learn more about food waste from a Dane: See video here Read More
World leaders used their New Year messages to stress the importance of preserving the environment, while some discussed internal political issues and foreign policy. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, the world’s …
Finnish PM set 2020 goal for sustainabilty while the King of Malaysia asked for unity and harmony Read More
Biennial Art Festival in Helsinki will take place in a former military base by the sea to reflect on artistic theme of preserving history and moving towards nature conservation future. …
Helsinki Biennial 2020 takes place in a UNESCO world heritage site Read MoreChina appears likely to add Norway into the list of its regular crude oil suppliers in 2020, with the country’s independent refineries especially finding North Sea’s new Johan Sverdrup crude …
China’s refinery sector to buy Norwegian Johan Sverdrup crude oil in 2020 Read More
Danish architecture studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) together with Central Embassy mall, home of selected luxury brands in Bangkok are giving back joy to their visitors with a Christmas-themed architectural …
Danish architecture studio created a Christmas theme park and filled Central Embassy Bangkok with the spirit of the season Read More
Swedish Embassy’s in Asia are closed during Christmas holiday period but they do not stop to assist to travellers in need. With concerns that travelling overseas may include language and …
Swedish embassies announces new app for Swedes travelling overseas Read More
The Swedish Embassy’s Green Group in Thailand visited Chak Daeng temple on 19th December 2019, to learn from and get inspired by their efforts to tackle plastic waste in their …
Swedish embassy Thailand visited temple recycling plastic bottles into monk ropes Read More
For the last six months, during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Embassy of Finland has focused actively in the theme of sustainability. The highlights of the …
Finnish embassy in Singapore sum up their sustainability movements in 2019 Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe published her statement regarding circular economy on 19th December 2019. In the statement, the ambassador said: What is the circular economy? What does …
Swedish ambassador to Vietnam and Tetrapak marketing director invited for a TV talkshow and weekend workshop regarding circular economy Read More
H.E. Mrs Dorte Bech Vizard, Danish Ambassador to Singapore invited 17 kids from Touch Community Services for a tour around Garden by the bay’s Flower Dome to see the Nordic …
Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore had a fun day with children from Touch community services Read More
Knowing how much the Danes like to complain about the weather, many of them are probably envious of their fellow countrymen living in the Southeast Asian heat in Thailand. However, …
Pepper, vanilla and melted chocolate: Full house at Conrad’s cookie workshop Read More
Vestas has received a 38MW turbine order from the utility Finnmark Kraft for the repowering of Havoygavlen wind farm on the island of Havoy in northern Norway. Egon Leonhardsen Finnmark …
Danish Vestas chosen to enhance wind farm in northern Norway Read More
During the recent celebration of World Diabetes Day, global healthcare company Novo Nordisk Philippines together with the Lions Clubs of the Philippines, Quezon City local government, American Association of Clinical …
Novo Nordisk at world diabetes day in Cuezon city Philippines Read More
The Danish Environment Minister’s five-day trip in China aimed to create opportunities and exchange knowledge and ideas, includes meeting with public sectors from local ecology and environment bureaus and a …
Danish environmental minister visited China from 25-29 November to discussed green solutions and strengthen bilateral relationships Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Philippines, H.E. Harald Fries paid a courtesy call to Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City Government on 20th December 2019. The meeting was to discussed common …
Swedish ambassador met with Mayor of Cuezon Read More
The Swedish Transport Agency recently approved the permit application filed by Chinese’s T Engineering AB for testing autonomous vehicles (self drive) on public roads in Sweden. With the approval, T …
Chinese developed self driving vehicle is currently on the test run on public roads in Sweden Read More
Greenland has picked Sweden’s Ericsson over China’s Huawei to supply equipment for its fifth-generation (5G) telecoms network, state telecoms operator Tele Greenland announced on 19th December 2019. “5G is coming …
Greenland telecom network chose Swedish Ericsson to supply 5G equipments Read More
In 2018, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim of educating its own citizens about this new technology. Finland now offers the six …
Finnish government offers online course in Artificial Intelligence: Free worldwide! Read More
China’s Geely Sweden Holdings AB, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd, and Denmark’s Copenhagen Saxo Bank A/S signed an agreement on 17th December to established a new …
Danish Saxo bank partner up with Geely Sweden Holding AB to strengthen financial establisments in China Read More
Singapore aircraft leasing company, Avation has taken out a green loan from Deutsche Bank to finance its purchase of an ATR 72-600 plane. Aviation will then lease it out to …
Singapore company leases new environmentally friendly aircrafts to Braathens Regional Airways Read More