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Thailand granted Smart Visa that allows 4 years stay

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thailand has started implementing a new “Smart Visa” a type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in …

Finland / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability

Aalto University researchers found organic substitute for Styrofoam

March 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 23 February 2021 Finnish researchers at Aalto University have utilized artificial intelligence to introduce wood-like properties to a bio-based material in a bid to develop a substitute for Styrofoam …

Business in Asia / China / Energy / Finland / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability

Finnish Olion to supply heat pumps for China’s largest battery energy storage project

March 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Olion, the Finnish energy, and environmental technology company will provide heat pumps for a battery energy storage farm in Dalian, North-eastern China. Dalian Henliu Energy Storage Power Station Company Ltd’s …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Norway / Sustainability

Norwegian Prime Minister welcomes March with Sustainable Ocean Economy standpoint

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 1 March 2021 Norway Prime Minister Erna Solberg welcomes the statement of five of the most influential industry and multi-stakeholder platforms in the seafood sector in combating illegal, unreported …

Business in Asia / Finland / Innovation & Technology / Singapore / Sustainability

FBC Singapore webinar: How sustainability can increase growth and innovation 26 March

March 5, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to their upcoming webinar ‘How sustainability can increase growth and innovation? on 26 March. The invitation reads: Sustainability is one of the key drivers …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

CCCL Film Grant Program has opened for submissions

March 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

CCCL Film Festival offers film production grants to emerging Thai fiction and non-fiction filmmakers. The theme for the 2021 CCCL Film Festival is “Making Peace with Nature.” The program aims …

Business in Asia / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Tetra Pak joins circular economy seminar from concept to practice organized by NXPO

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Swedish-Swiss Tetra Pak, the world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, joined the 2nd Circular Economy Seminar: From Concept to Practice, organized by NXPO or Office of National Higher Education Science …

Business in Asia / Finland / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability / Sweden / Textile

Stora Enzo, IKEA, H&M and UNFCC invested €35 million for TreetoTextile’ s demonstration plant

March 3, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish eco-friendly packaging company Stora Enso together with Swedish fashion H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, and LSCS have formed TreeToTextile. They are constructing a €35 million demonstration plant in …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / China / Finland / Hong Kong / Sustainability

Consul General Karanko discussed circular solutions with Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden

March 2, 2021March 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 27 February 2021 the Finnish Consul-General Johanna Karanko discussed Sustainability, forest rehabilitation, circular solutions and conservation with Michael Wong and Tammy Cheung-Savolainen from the Kadoorie Farm & Bothanic Garden …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Sustainability

Danish Dryk brings its plant-based beverages to China

February 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danish Dryk, producer of plant-based drinks, has recently entered an agreement to supply drinks to several café chains on the Chinese market. Dryk was established in spring 2020 and from …

Business in Asia / China / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Chinese carmaker to boost cooperation with Swedish Volvo

February 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to a recent statement from Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the group company plans to boost cooperation with Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo although the two sides apparently failed …

Denmark / Energy / International relations / Sustainability / Vietnam

Denmark supports Vietnam in green energy development

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

At an online signing ceremony on 24 February, Kim Højlund Christensen, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam stated that Denmark prioritizes supporting Vietnam’s energy sector with green development and transformation, writes Vietnam …

International relations / Norway / Sustainability

Norwegian Minister led virtual UN Environment Assembly

February 28, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) took place on 22-23 February 2021, under the leadership of Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn. The overall …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability

Norwegian Yara International ASA joins industry-led project in Singapore

February 26, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Norwegian chemical company Yara International ASA has in cooperation with The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) joined an industry-led project to advance the use of ammonia as a …

Denmark / Innovation & Technology / Singapore / Sustainability / Transportation, maritime

Danish embassy Singapore invited to Maritime Innovation online

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 22 February 2021 the Danish embassy in Singapore invited to an online event on zero carbon shipping, that read: How do we attract top tech-talents to break down barriers …

China / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Trading & Logistics

Norway and China to enhance trade and climate cooperation

February 25, 2021August 17, 2023 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Norway looks forward to studying China’s new Five-Year Plan which will shape the country’s future social and economic development says Signe Brudeset, Norwegian Ambassador to China in a written interview …

Indonesia / International relations / Myanmar / Sustainability / Trading & Logistics

Indonesia hopes for growing support from Norway

February 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Bilateral relations between Indonesia and Norway have been developing dynamically for the past 71 years and were recently discussed during a virtual meeting between Puan Maharani, Indonesian House of Representatives …

Business in Asia / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

TSCC invites to ‘Enabling Business with positive impact’ webinar on 4 March

February 19, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to their next webinar on 4 March 2021 on Enabling Business with Positive Impact. The invitation read: Social entrepreneurship has been gaining traction …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Cambodia / Sustainability / Sweden

Ambassador Häggmark spoke at the launch of Cambodian climate report

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Sweden is supporting Cambodia in the process of updating the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. In the recent launch at the Ministry of Environment of the updated …

Automotive / Denmark / Energy / International relations / Sustainability / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard and Grundfos team visited Koh Samui

February 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

This week the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard, together with the Danish company Grundfos, visited Koh Samui to meet with some of the key stakeholders in this green and sustainable …

Energy / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability / Transportation, maritime

DNV GL establishes regional Centre of Excellence in Singapore

February 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

DNV GL establishes regional Centre of Excellence in Singapore for South East Asia with motive for decarbonization and autonomy in shipping. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the …

Business in Asia / China / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Volvo Thailand extend hybrid battery warranty to 8 years

February 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Volvo Cars Thailand has extended the hybrid battery warranty from 5 years or 100,000 km to 8 years or 150,000 km (whichever comes first), covering all Volvo plug-in hybrid models …

Business in Asia / Food & Beverage / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Tetra Pak to celebrate 40 years in Thailand with ‘Go Nature. Go Carton.’ campaign

February 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Tetra Pak, the world-leading Swedish-Swiss processing and packaging solutions company, celebrates this year the 40-year anniversary of operations in Thailand. Since 1981 Tetra Pak has been supporting the development of …

China / Denmark / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Sustainability

Danish, Chinese, and Indonesian projects make the Guangzhou Award shortlist

February 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Urban initiatives from Denmark, China, and Indonesia have been shortlisted to be in the top 15 of the prestigious 2020 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation. The award aims to …

China / Denmark / Sustainability

DCCC webinar on “how climate change adaptation can create business opportunities in Denmark”

February 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 8 February 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China released an invitation to their next webinar on 16 February, the invitation read: Did you get a chance to …

Business in Asia / Energy / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability / Sweden / Taiwan / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime

Swedish Climeon AB landed in Taiwan

February 10, 2021June 21, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Waste heat and geothermal heat make up one of the World’s largest energy sources and it is highly underutilized today. The Climeon Heat Power System uses this energy source to …

China / Denmark / General news / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Sustainability

Danish DTU student’s solar power house qualifies for Solar Decathlon China

February 9, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Solar Decathlon China (SDC), the world’s largest student competition has selected a project by students from The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to participate in the competition for the most …

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Helsinki Business Hub partner up with CapitaLand in developing Singapore’s Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab

February 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Helsinki Business Hub (HBH), the international trade and investment promotion agency for the capital of Finland, Helsinki, partnered on 5 February 2021 with the Singapore’s Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab led …

Finland / Hospitality / International relations / Sustainability / Thailand

Ambassador Järviaho and Team Finland visits Thai Ministry of Finance

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 5 February 2021 the Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and Team Finland paid a courtesy visit to Thailand’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Arkom Termpittayapaisith and his team at the Ministry …

Business in Asia / China / Norway / Sustainability / Transportation, maritime

China’s Xpeng to deliver second batch of smart EV cars to Norway

February 7, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Xpeng, Chinese smart electric vehicle company, is marking another step in its international market development with another shipment of G3 SUV’s to Norway. XPeng recently announced that the second batch …

Denmark / Energy / Sustainability

Denmark is establishing the first Energy Islands

February 7, 2021February 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark is establishing two new energy islands off the coast of Denmark. The energy islands will be completed by 2030, and will be able to supply 5 GW of power …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden / Vietnam

EU and Vietnam exchange views on Extended Producer Responsibility

February 3, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The EU, Vietnam Government representatives, business organizations, academia, and relevant stakeholders met on 20 January 2021 in Ho Chi Minh City. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange views …

Denmark / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard discussed Danish Technology and Green solutions with Danfoss Asia Pacific team

February 3, 2021February 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 2 February 2021, Jon Thorgaard, Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, together with Nils Robenhagen, Head of Trade, had a meeting with the Danfoss Asia Pacific team including Mr. Krisada …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / Education / International relations / Myanmar / Sustainability

Denmark assisted University of Yangon to finalized Water Resource Management studies to enhance sustainable development

February 2, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Department of Environment and Water Studies, a new department of the University of Yangon, has finalised the curriculum for its undergraduate programme for water studies. With support from Denmark, …

Cambodia / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Business Sweden and ASEAN Committee webinar on Innovation & Sustainability

February 2, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

ASEAN Committee in Stockholm and Business Sweden invite you to ‘Webinar on Business Opportunities between ASEAN and Sweden: Innovation & Sustainability-The Way of the Future’ on 3 February 2021. Event …

Denmark / Energy / General news / Indonesia / International relations / Sustainability

Danish Prime Minister leads new global commission

January 31, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will be the honorary patron of the new high-level global commission entitled ‘Our Inclusive Energy Future: The Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions’. The …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Laos / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish organized training program on sustainable forestry open for applicants from Thailand and Laos

January 31, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Forest Agency (Skogstyrelsen) announced on 19 January 2021 the following regarding their ‘LoCoFoRest (Locally Controlled Forest Restoration) training programme’: “We depend on forests for our survival, from the …

Denmark / Finland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability / Sweden

Water-Waste-Food Virtual Market Entry Programme 2021 calls for applications

January 31, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 25 January 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore announced a call for applications for ‘Water-Waste-Food Virtual Market Entry Programme – Singapore 2021’ as follow: Are you a Nordic tech …

Indonesia / International relations / Malaysia / News / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sponsored content / Sustainability / Thailand / Vietnam

2020 ASEAN-wide Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge winners announced

January 29, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

26 January, the four winning teams of the 2020 ASEAN-wide Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC) were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi. The competition aimed at finding solutions to …

China / Denmark / Energy / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

China appealed to further cooperation on water resources management

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

China and the European Union held their 8th High Level Dialogue Conference on water resources via video link in Beijing on Friday 22 January 2021, marking an important part of …

Business in Asia / Finland / Food & Beverage / Malaysia / Manufacturing / Sustainability

Finnish Huhtamaki invests in new manufacturing unit in Malaysia

January 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Finnish Huhtamaki, a global food packaging specialist is investing EUR 10 million in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Malaysia, the company sates in a press release. The new site …

Denmark / Food & Beverage / Hong Kong / Innovation & Technology / Malaysia / Singapore / Sustainability / Taiwan / Thailand

Danish app offers a way to rescue delicious, unsold food from local shops and restaurants

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish company, Too Good To Go, is an app where consumers can purchase food that would otherwise be thrown away, and instead pick up the food at cut-down prices. …

Retail & Wholesale / Singapore / Sustainability / Sweden

IKEA turns mistake into marketing pitch in Singapore

January 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Swedish IKEA in Singapore has acknowledged a misprint mistake on their reusable bags candidly with an “alamak…” (“Oh, no!”) and sells them anyway – discounted as a limited edition. A …

Food & Beverage / Singapore / Staying healthy / Sustainability / Sweden

Swedish Oatly is rapidly expanding into the Asian market via Singapore

January 15, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Swedish Oatly is a vegan food brand that produces alternatives to dairy products from oats. With headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, the company started producing alternatives to cow’s milk over 30 …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

Malaysia to file WTO lawsuit against EU

January 15, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Malaysia plans to file a lawsuit on 15 January against the European Union (EU) on the trade bloc’s policy to phase out palm oil-based biofuels imports to the World Trade …

Finland / International relations / Sustainability / Vietnam

Concept Papers for the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility has deadline by 5 March 2021

January 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Finland embassy in Hanoi announced on 8 January 2021 that Concept Papers for the Public Sector Investment Facility should be submitted for appraisal no later than by 5 March 2021. …

Finland / Home and Garden / Retail & Wholesale / Sustainability

Stora Enso’s Eco-friendly pellet packaging wins global Worldstar Award

January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Finnish packaging company Stora Enso’s design for eco-friendly pellet packaging has been awarded with a prestigious global WorldStar award. The renewable and recyclable packaging is designed for heavy use in …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia invites to breakfast talk with European brands on 14 Jan

January 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 5 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invited to a Breakfast Talk on “How can European Brands Meet RE100 and Other Global Goals in Cambodia?” EuroCham …

Denmark / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Myanmar / Sustainability

Danish technology reduces water usage for paper in Myanmar

January 8, 2021January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish support to Pann Thazin, a paper mill in Yangon has demonstrated the value of ‘Dissolved Air Flotation Technology (DAF)’, reducing water usage up to 80 per cent through recirculation …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sustainability / Sweden

Deadline for Nordic Sustainability Award in Philippines nominations ends 15 January

January 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Council Environment Prize is awarded each year to a Nordic company, organization, or individual in the Philippines to recognize “exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into …