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Consul General Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council to discuss future possibilities

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On 8 Ocotober 2020 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC with the representatives from UROS to discuss cooperation in the areas of sustainability, …

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Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Manufacturing / Myanmar / Sustainability

Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme

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Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …

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The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for Rethink 2020 forum

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The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced their Panel Speakers for Rethink 2020. Nigel Mattravers and Alexander Mastrovito, contributors to our Energy and Environment Business Council (EEBC) as …

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Nobel Prize winners for 2020

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This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …

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Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly

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During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …

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RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network

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On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …

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Join Agri-Food Tech webminar on 7 Oct to learn more of Asian markets

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Nordic Innovation House Singapore calling all Nordic AgriFoodTech companies and innovators looking for opportunities towards Singapore and Asia. Join our webinar to know more about the future of Agrifoodtech, AlternativeProteins, …

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Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability

Enterprise Singapore and Nordic Innovation House signed MOU to strenghthen digital and sustainable innovation collaborations

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On 29 September 2020, Enterprise Singapore and Innovation Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration between Singapore and Norway in these priority sectors: The blue economy, …

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Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerece welcomes October with Sustainability webminars

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The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce published a thank you note to friends, partners and members on 1 October 2020, that said: Dear Members, Friends and Partners of the TSCC, In …

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Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target

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The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …

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Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign

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Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …

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Denmark / Food & Beverage / Healthcare / International relations / Sustainability / Vietnam

Danish Deputy Head of Mission joined the ‘Actions against Food Loss and Waste’ campaign

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On 26 September 2020, the Danish Deputy Head of Mission Louise Holmsgaard and Nguyen Anh Minh, Vice Director of International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) jointly …

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Ambassador Måwe participated in agricultural developement webinar

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On 22 September, The Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe, together with colleagues at the embassy, participated in the webinar organized by the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences (SLU) on evaluating the …

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Denmark supports Climate Change Adaption Programme in Myanmar coastal communities

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The Danish Embassy in Myanmar updated on 23 September 2020 information about their activity in restoring Mangrove forests. The project helps preserve biodiversity in coastal zones and protect the coastline …

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Innovation & Technology / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability

Join the next EuroCham Singapore’s next Green finance webminar on 7 October

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The European Chamber of Commerce invites to their next “European Excellence in Sustainability Sharing Session (EESSS)” on Green Finance which will be held virtually on 7 October 2020 (Wednesday) from …

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Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year

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Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …

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Swedish embassy and Business Sweden held a meeting with Swedish Business in Ho Chi Minh City

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On 10 September 2020 the Swedish embassy together with Business Sweden travelled to Ho Chi Minh city. Due to the Covid-19 situation it was their first visit in almost seven …

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EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Awards nomination applications open until 25 September 2020

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The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (EuroCham Singapore) announced on the 14 September 2020, that the deadline for EuroCham’s Sustainability Awards 2020 is drawing close. Seize this opportunity to …

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Innovation & Technology / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Tetra Pak reveals 2020 sustainability report “Enabling Transformation”

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On 16 September 2020 – Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, released the 2020 sustainability report “Enabling transformation”, signifying a new stage of the company’s ongoing journey …

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European Union in Indonesia invites to a webinar on Green Growth Corporation

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The European Union in Indonesia invites to join the EU Ambassador Vincent Piket in a public discussion on the importance of building capacity for #GreenGrowth in EU-Indonesia relations, on 17 …

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EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched

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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 …

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EU ambassadors and Vietnam agreed on Post Covid-19 Green recovery

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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 …

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Healthcare / Manufacturing / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Sweden and Thailand will collaborate more on waste water management and road safety agenda

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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, …

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Cambodia integrated climate change into new high school curriculum

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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 …

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The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects

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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 …

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EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia

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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 …

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Bi Norwegian Business School hosts a panel discussion on ‘Sustainable Finance’ on 16 September

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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 …

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Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong released all events planned for Autumm

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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

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Hong Kong Yatch Club tackles marine litter with the help of Seabin Project

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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 …

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Danish ambassador invited as a guest of honour to Thai PBS TV

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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 …

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The Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group won the Penang South Island Project

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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 …

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The European Union launched new initiative to accelerate sustainable development in Indonesia

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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 …

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Ambassador Christensen of Denmark talks about green initiative corporation with Vietnam

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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 …

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Energy / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability

Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce joins partnership with Norwegian Smart Energy Network

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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 …

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Sweden leads in the way of sustainable living

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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 …

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