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A Helsinki District Court has sentenced the CEO of a cleaning company to one year and 10 months in prison for aggravated fraud and other offences after the company collected …
Finnish court jails cleaning company CEO for scamming Filipino job seekers Read More
After more than 20 years in Norway’s energy sector, Chinese energy expert Yang Tao has begun a new chapter as a distinguished professor at China University of Petroleum-Beijing. Yang previously …
After 20 years in Norway, Chinese energy expert takes university role in China Read More
A Helsinki court has ordered the detention in absentia of an Indonesian man in his 50s, suspected of leaking classified security information connected to Finland’s nuclear infrastructure, Finnish media Yle …
Finnish authorities suspect Indonesian man of leaking security secrets Read More
A Danish tourist has died after falling ill shortly after returning from a snorkeling trip off Indonesia’s popular island of Nusa Penida, with local police believing he may have suffered …
Danish tourist dies after snorkeling trip off Bali Read More
A Finnish man wanted through an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in Bangkok after Thai immigration police disguised themselves as gardeners to lure him out of hiding, Bangkok Post …
Finnish fugitive arrested in Bangkok after police pose as gardeners Read More
Renny Harlin says his six years working in China gave him valuable insights into Chinese filmmaking and audiences, experiences that continue to shape his work today. Speaking during the Mediterrane …
Finnish director Renny Harlin reflects on China’s film boom and embraces AI Read More
IKEA has launched a new rainforest research centre in Malaysia, building on more than 25 years of forest restoration work in Sabah. The Living Rainforest Restoration Lab was launched together …
IKEA launches rainforest research lab in Malaysia after 25 years of forest restoration Read More
The case centres on the 14th Meeting of the International Society on Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-14), held in Copenhagen from 17 to 21 May. The allegations were first raised …
Indonesian authorities continue investigation of research fraud uncovered at Denmark conference Read More
A Hong Kong court has ordered that a baby boy remain under state protection for three years following concerns over child welfare. The ruling comes as the child’s family is …
Hong Kong court keeps baby under state protection for three years amid neglect concerns Read More
Bangkok is heading into its governor and city council elections on June 28, and with them comes the familiar rule that shuts down alcohol sales across the capital for a …
Bangkok set for 24-hour alcohol ban as city prepares for election day Read More