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Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Denmark and The Philippines to vaccine athletes prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Athletes and coaches from Denmark and the Philippines will be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympic Games. The two countries are together with India and Lithuania the latest countries to state …

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Open Democracy: Asian migrant workers are exploited in Danish industries

February 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Nordic welfare states are often considered an exception to the phenomenon of exploitation of migrant workers in various industries across the world. According to Open Democracy, however, despite the …

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New study reveals the best cities to live a healthy and happy life

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

Living a long and healthy life is highly influenced by environmental factors, such as diet and lifestyle. A recent study confirmed the impact of five lifestyle habits, such as smoking, physical activity, …

Finland / General news / Indonesia

Finnish University professor: Crashed Indonesian plane had known maintenance problems

February 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to a preliminary report released about the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500’s crash on 9 January, the engine control system’s malfunction was highlighted but investigators said it was too early …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Filipina seafarer missing after fall from Danish container ship

February 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

A 24-year-old crew member from the Philippines is missing after she allegedly fell off the Danish-flagged container ship Santa Clara in Germany. According to The Maritime Folks, the seafarer identified as Jerlyn …

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Swedish AP2 achieves 3.5% return driven by Swedish and Chinese equities

February 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to the annual report from Swedish AP2, the Public Pension Fund recorded a 3.5% return in 2020 despite the pandemic. The return was strengthened by exposure to Swedish and …

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Thailand not onboard with Nordic and EU vaccine passports yet

February 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 5 Comments.

For countries relying massively on tourism as an economic contributor and large source of employment, vaccine passports appear to be the potential fast track to opening borders and returning to …

Business in Asia / General news / Myanmar / Sweden

H&M will not rush into withdrawal from Myanmar

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

International businesses are starting to reassess their investments in Myanmar after last week’s military coup where the Myanmar military seized power and arrested civilian leaders and other political figures. Swedish …

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Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey

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

Singapore maintains its top spot for digital inclusiveness among 82 countries around the world, in global consultancy Roland Berger’s Digital Inclusion Index 2020. But around 150 million adults in South-east …