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China has criticized Sweden after Dane, Rasmus Paludan, the leader of a far-right group burned a copy of the Muslim holy Quran in Linkoping, Sweden, last week and threatened to …
China criticizes Sweden for Quran burning incident Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Beijing is in the process of moving to a new location and from 25 April 2022, the Embassy will be located at Genesis Beijing. The Embassy has …
The Embassy of Finland is relocating to Genesis Beijing Read More
Earlier this week, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe met with the award-winning Vietnamese writer and journalist Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. In 2020, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai’s debut novel ‘The …
Ambassador Måwe meet award-winning writer and journalist Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Read More
FinnCham Hong Kong invites you to sign up for the upcoming webinar “Finland Talks: Premium Design that Is a Joy to Use” on 27 April. The event is co-hosted together …
Sign up for Finland Talks: Premium Design that Is a Joy to Use Read More
There was a wave of panic regarding a fuel shortage in Myanmar on 19 April when rumours began to spread of the announcement by Shwe Byain Phyu, the local corporation …
Myanmar panic about fuel shortage by takeover corporation of Norwegian Telenor Read More
EuroCham Cambodia to invite you to the Chamber’s newest event, the “Sunset Minigolf Tournament” on 29 April. More about the event, EuroCham writes: The Sunset Minigolf Tournament promises to provide …
Join EuroCham’s sunset minigolf tournament in Cambodia Read More
On 1 June, Denmark will hold a referendum on whether to join the European Union’s cooperation on security and defense and abolish the EU defense reservation in Denmark. Eligible voters …
Voters abroad can now vote in Denmark’s referendum on joining EU’s common defense Read More
The Swedish Honorary Consulate in Phuket will be closed all week due to Covid, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok informs. For any questions, Swedes in Phuket can contact the Embassy Monday …
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Phuket closed this week due to Covid Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia have strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden last week. Riots broke out in the country after the Quran was burned on 14 and …
Malaysia and Indonesia condemn burning of Quran in Sweden Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is delivering their special SwedCare Member Gift to all members and individual pass holders in the form of a mindful morning titled “SwedCare: …
Sign up for SwedCare: Lockdown Mood Booster Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center (NCC) in Singapore is organizing a concert on 24 April in support of the war victims of Ukraine. NBAS is a co-host and partner of the …
NCC and NBAS partners in a fundraising concert for Ukraine in Singapore Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is reaching out to its members in Shanghai, many of whom have been locked down for over a month while China is …
Danes locked down in Shanghai as China battles Covid Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to their upcoming webinar titled “Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges” on 20 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: Due …
Briefing about Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila is inviting the Finnish Business Community to participate in the webinar ‘NOW (New Opportunities Waiting) in Davao City: Investment Opportunities for Finnish Businesses’ on …
Learn more about new opportunities waiting in Davao City for the Finnish Business Community Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to join the second webinar out of a series of four webinars in 2022, where you will get a chance to meet the …
DABAs ‘Meet the Chambers’ continues with Indonesia & Cambodia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will be the first-ever Chamber of Commerce to launch operations in the Metaverse, according to this news release. “We were the first foreign …
SwedCham to open first-ever Chamber of Commerce in the Metaverse Read More
On Saturday the 9th, Hua Hin was busy again with the Princess Pa’s Polo tournament taking place. It’s now 3 years since the last time polo was played on the …
Princess Pa’s Cup back in Hua Hin after 3 years absence. Read More
On Friday 6 May, Norwegian citizens with passports that are about to expire, have expired, or are full will have the opportunity to renew them in Cambodia as the Norwegian Embassy …
Opportunity to renew passport for Norwegians in Phnom Penh Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Manufacturing in China – Best Practices for Handling Uncertainty and Shaping the Future Footprint” on 20 …
Learn more about manufacturing in China Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their upcoming event titled “Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs and more” on 26 April. More about the event, …
Join the Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs, and more Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation” on April 27. More about the webinar, DBAS writes: At …
DBAS webinar: Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Navigating SME Support and Funding Opportunities in Hong Kong’ on 14 April. More about the …
Learn more about navigating SME support and funding opportunities in Hong Kong Read More
During a recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the Nordic Day Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto also visited KONE Academy, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi shares. …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto visited KONE Academy in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The DCCC and partners invite to their upcoming webinar covering an overview of the recent IP-related legal developments in China on 12 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: On …
DCCC and partner’s webinar: Overview of the recent IP-related legal developments in China Read More
The Danish sailor priest Rebecca Holm recently visited the Danish flagged vessel Nakssov Maersk when it docked in Hong Kong. Rebecca Holm shares that she was well-received by Sean and Captain Morten …
Danish sailors priest visited Danish flagged vessel in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites its members to the free event “Let’s Meet – Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” on 19 …
SwedCham HK event: “Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” Read More
The annual Nordic Ambassador Round-Table was proudly held on 31 March at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam informs. The event was attended by the four Nordic …
The Nordic Ambassador Round-Table 2022 in Hanoi was a success Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai invites you to join their upcoming event covering HR Management in China on 12 April. More about the online and offline event, FBCS writes: …
FBCS invites to event covering HR Management in China Read More
The European Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam invite you to join their upcoming webinar covering the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam …
Learn about the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen is amongst other distinguished speakers to talk about energy efficiency at Energy Efficiency Day 2022 on 20-21 April. More about the event, the …
Ambassador Sillasen to speak about energy efficiency at EE Day 2022 in the Philippines Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia is delighted to start the second quarter of the year with another anticipated networking session. Join the Chamber for an evening of networking and …
Join EuroCham Malaysia Networking Event Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their joint Chamber webinar on Russian sanctions on 7 April. More about the event, DCCC writes: On the 24th of …
DCCC invites to joint Chamber webinar on Russian sanctions Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is currently looking for a Senior Consular Officer. About the position, the Embassy writes: The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is seeking to recruit …
Are you the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s new Senior Consular Officer? Read More
On 29 March, the Finnish Business Council Shanghai’s Annual General Meeting was held with participants joining the meeting both online and offline. The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai informs that during …
New FBCS Board welcomes new Chairman and Vice-Chairman Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes Jonas Millqvist who has joined the office as Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit. Jonas is from Sweden …
Meet the new Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit Read More
Karine Hirn is a veteran of the SwedCham HK Board and was first elected in 2014. In a recent article, the Chamber speaks to Karine about her job as Chief …
Meet SwedCham HK Board Member Karine Hirn Read More
Earlier this week, Local media reported that 47-year-old Toni Mikael from Finland was pushed by a guard outside a Pattaya bar and fell to the ground. Later, however, Pattaya police …
Pattaya Police: Drunk Finn was not pushed by a guard but fell over on his own outside bar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ on April 8. More about the webinar, …
SwedCham HK webinar ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘Singapore Budget 2022 and Its Implications’ on 24 April. More about the webinar, FBC Singapore writes: Warmly welcome …
Learn more about Singapore Budget 2022 and its implications Read More
An unidentified Swedish man in a wheelchair was recently told to stop begging for money in Pattaya and to instead contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Pattaya News reports that …
Broke Swede told to stop begging for money in Pattaya Read More
After a one-year hiatus, the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce are finally able to announce the date of their long-awaited Nordic spring lunch. The …
Joint Danish-Finnish Easter lunch in Bangkok Read More
In a recent member focus article, NBAS speaks to Carolyne Wallmark from StormGeos about her upbringing in Singapore and her years living in Scandinavia. 46-year-old Carolyne Wallmark is a native …
NBAS member Carolyne Wallmark on cultural differences between Singapore and Scandinavia Read More
The Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP), the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the …
Sign up for the Joint Maritime Committee for March in the Philippines Read More
In a recent update, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce shared the main takeaway points from a press conference held on 21 March by the Chief Executive, Mrs. Carrie Lam on Hong …
SwedCham updates on travel restrictions to Hong Kong Read More
In a recent update, The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced the new Board which was elected for the next term at FBC’s Annual General Meeting 2022 on March 16th at HUONE. …
FBC Singapore announces newly elected Board members Read More
Metaverse? VR-glasses? Not really sure what everyone is talking about, or do you want to learn more? SwedCham and FinnCham, together with Immersal, invite you to join their upcoming webinar …
Learn more about Metaverse Beyond the Hype: Unleashing the Potential of Augmented Reality Read More
In the Embassy of Finland in Beijing’s new blog post, Press Secretary Timo Sysiö writes about the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Beijing. The 2022 Winter Olympics were …
Press Secretary Timo Sysiö on the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Beijing Read More
The most recent graduates of the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) recently received their diplomas at a small ceremony at the Swedish Residence in Manila. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila shares …
The Swedish Residence in Manila hosted SIMP graduate diploma ceremony Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming Coffee Table Meeting titled ‘UNMUTED – A book talk by Heather Hansen’ on 31 March. More about the event, …
Join DABS Coffee Table Meeting: UNMUTED – A book talk by Heather Hansen Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to Singapore Kent Härstedt attended Singapore Smash, the inaugural marquee table tennis event in Singapore. The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore informs that Ambassador Härstedt had the opportunity …
Ambassador Kent Härstedt attended Singapore Smash Read More