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Copenhagen FinTech aims at more continuous presence in Singapore

December 11, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The largest ever Fintech delegation from Denmark visited Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) in November, comprising a total of 30 companies and 60+ people, exhibiting in the dedicated Danish booth area. …

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Can the Cement Industry Help Reduce Marine Plastic Waste?

December 6, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sponsored Content - Leave a Comment

Research at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) suggests that using plastic waste as a fuel additive in the cement industry can help with a substantial reduction in marine plastic …

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Smart city Bangkok symposium successful in bringing experts to share ideas

December 6, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

The TSCC Smart Cities Symposium: Connectivity and Mobility organised by Thai- Swedish Chamber of Commerce took place at the Landmark hotel on 26th November. The event was focusing on possibilities …

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Denmark, Sweden partners in film festival in Manila to support UNPD sustainability goals

December 6, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Embassy of Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Austrian and German in Manila collaborated together with the support of the UNDP Philippines, Film Development Council of Philippines for the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) …

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Successful Finnish smart energy, circular economy Thailand delegation

December 3, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

A Team Finland business delegation, led by Ms. Nina Vaskunlahti, Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for External Economic Relations,visited Thailand on 30 September to 1 October (followed by Myanmar). Following …

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Finns soft-launch Waste-To-Value Centre in Singapore

November 24, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On 14 November, initiated by Finnish experts and with support from the Embassy of Finland, a Waste-To-Value Centre was soft-launched in Singapore, with Ms Katri Kulmuni, Deputy Prime Minister and …

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The Swedish institute management programme in China celebrated 10th years anniversary

November 23, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) held an event at the Swedish Embassy in China, celebrating its 10th anniversary on 12th November 2019. “Sino-Swedish CSR cooperation exists since our first …

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Norwegian Embassy plants trees to offset own carbon-footprint

November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian ambassador together with the ASEAN green initiative made their first move on reducing carbon footprint by planted 500 trees in Metro Manila on 19th November 2019. The Embassy …

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Nordic Forum Circular Economy, Energy held in Kuala Lumpur

November 21, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

On 9 October a Nordic Forum on Circular Economy and Energy took place in Kuala Lumpur featuring prominent Nordic as well as Malaysian speakers. The Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway …

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Nordic Innovation House Singapore reception celebrated partnership success

November 18, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

As the week-long Nordic activities was drawing to a close in Singapore–probably the most important week of year for the Nordics in Singapore–during Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week …