Taiwan - Scandasia

North Zealand International School’s new building to unite Danish and international pupils

April 3, 2024April 4, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

The North Zealand International School (NIS) in Hørsholm is building a new school, which aims to further unify the International and Danish pupils. The project has been eight years in …

Denmark / General news / Taiwan

Earthquake in Taiwan the strongest in 25 years

April 3, 2024April 4, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

This morning, 3 April 2024, at around 8 am the biggest earthquake in 25 years rocked Taiwan. So far seven people have been reported dead while more than 700 have …

Denmark / International relations / Taiwan

Minister opens investigation on status for Taiwanese in Denmark

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke, has publicly stated that he wishes to investigate if it makes sense to change how people from Taiwan is registered in Denmark. …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Finland / Food & Beverage / Norway / Taiwan / Thailand

Scandinavian and Southeast Asian countries win medals at brewing awards

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

115 medals were awarded to winners from Cambodia, China, Finland, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, UK and Czech Republic at the International Brewing & Cider Awards. A panel of 38 international …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Malaysia / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

IKEA furniture from Asia on crashed Mærsk vessel

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

The Mærsk-chartered Dali container ship, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, was carrying tons of IKEA-products from Asia. The 984-foot ship had containers from …

China / Denmark / International relations / Taiwan

AFP corrects anti-Taiwan subtitles on video of Danish PM

March 28, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

An old video of the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen laughing has been given false Chinese subtitles, which quote her mocking Taiwan’s leadership. The correction of the false subtitles was …

Denmark / General news / Taiwan

Denmark doesn’t acknowledge Taiwan

March 26, 2024March 27, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - 1 Comment

It is no longer possible for foreigners from Taiwan to have Taiwan as their origin country on documents in Denmark. Earlier it has been an option, but now it has …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Hong Kong / Indonesia / IT Telecom / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Ericsson names new head of South East Asia market

March 21, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Network gear maker Ericsson has named Andres Vicente as the new head of South East Asia, Oceania and India market as well as Senior Vice President. Currently …

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Cambodia will have traditional dancers in airport

March 19, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

For the upcoming Khmer New Year celebration traditional Chhay Yam dancers will perform for foreigners in international airport. This idea was suggested by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The Prime Minister …

Cambodia / China / Finland / General news / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Finnair forced to make stops on long trips

March 12, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Finnish airline company Finnair has been forced to add stops on long-haul trips to add fuel. The decision has been made due to the strikes that is currently happening …