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The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand recently organized a seminar addressing “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” in Bangkok. Attending the event were the Swedish Ambassador …
Seminar on “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” held in Bangkok Read More
A roller coaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement in Stockholm, Sweden caused one person dead and nine people injured on Sunday, 25 June 2023. Eyewitnesses said the park’s Jetline …
One killed, several injured in roller coaster crash in Sweden Read More
Beijing has been experiencing temperatures above 40 degrees three days in a row. On Thursday, June 22, the barometer reached 41.1 degrees Celsius in the Chinese capital. It is the …
Extreme heat ravages Beijing Read More
The Swedish parliament officially abandoned its 100% renewable energy target to meet net-zero by 2045 this week. Instead, the country is now looking to build more nuclear reactors. “We need …
Sweden abandons 100% renewable energy goal Read More
This year’s Global gender gap index shows that Thailand has significantly improved on gender equality in the category of educational attainment. The country is ranked 61st, which is up from …
Global gender gap index reports progress in Thailand and the Philippines Read More
The launching ceremony of the “electric scooters as motorcycle-taxi” project of the United Nations Environment Program was held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 23. TAILG of China donated electric …
Chinese EV manufacturer supports Thailand to promote electric scooters Read More
The Swedish Nobel Prize Museum has offered scholarship positions for international teachers from several countries including the Philippines to attend the program “Nobel Prize Teacher Summit. The event will take …
Swedish Nobel Prize Museum offers scholarship positions for international teachers Read More
The European Union (EU) recently published a warning of the rise of mosquito-borne viral diseases in Europe due to climate change, reported the Taiwan News. The climate crisis in the …
EU warns of rise of of mosquito-borne viral diseases due to climate change Read More
Swedish arms are still being exported to Myanmar’s military regime via Indian arms sales. This is according to Justice for Myanmar (JFM). An investigation by JFM discovered that the Indian …
Swedish Arms Exported to Myanmar Read More
Threats against LGBTQ+ and the Pride festival for celebrating gender diversity in Oslo, Norway have intensified, the Norwegian Police Security Service said Wednesday. The threats have come from right-wing extremists …
Threats against LGBTQ and Pride festival in Norway increases Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched the “Amazing Muay Thai Travel Experience” campaign to promote the ancient Muay Thai boxing styles from four regions. The four regions include …
Tourism Authority in Thailand launches Muay Thai boxing campaign in four regions Read More
The former headquarters of the East Asiatic Company (EAC), built in 1884 on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is currently undergoing renovations. Asset World Corp Public Company Limited …
EAC’s former headquarters in Bangkok to become luxury hotel Read More
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) invites Finland to participate in building the Nusantara National Capital. Nusantara is the future capital of Indonesia. That is determined and regulated by Law …
Finland invited to participate in building Nusantara National Capital Read More
Norway proposed plans to open its waters to deep-sea mining on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. The areas to be opened are in the Greenland Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the …
Norway proposes plans to open its waters to deep-sea mining Read More
Iceland’s government announced that it would suspend whale hunting until the end of August this year due to animal welfare concerns on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. “I have taken the …
Iceland suspends whale hunting until August Read More
Five of eight civilians taken hostage by the military in Shwebo Township were found dead by locals over the weekend. Their bodies were dismembered in what survivors and members of …
Myanmar military accused of using explosives in execution of five civilians Read More
A former assistant central bank governor in China’s central bank, Fan Yifei, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery. Fan is the highest-ranking official of the People’s Bank of China …
Deputy central bank governor in China arrested on suspicion of bribery Read More
Indonesian police have this month arrested nearly 500 suspects involved in the trafficking of more than 1,500 victims. This is according to officials on Tuesday, June 20. Indonesia is one …
Indonesia arrests nearly 500 for human trafficking Read More
The book series “Nature of Sourdough” by Thai Chef Sakullak Laisuwannchat of Lynn Loaf was awarded the “Best Bread Book in the World” by Gourmand’s 2023 World Cookbook. The Food …
Thai chef book wins “Best Bread Book in the World” award of Gourmand 2023 World Cookbook Read More
The Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 showing that Taiwan rose up to the 6th most competitive …
Taiwan rises to 6th in IMD world competitiveness rankings Read More
The authorities of Lao’s province Luang Prabang recently organized a training session for entrepreneurs under the theme of “Certification of the sustainability of the long-term Lao project for business in …
Laos promotes sustainable tourism Read More
The film festival, Cine Europa 26 (CE26), is screening European and Ukrainian films in selected cinemas across Metro Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Davao in the Philippines from June to …
Immerse yourself to European films via Cine Europa 26 in Philippines Read More
The death of a 21-year-old Chinese influencer Cuihua, has sparked a debate about how the Chinese influencer industry should be regulated. Cuihua reportedly died while participating in an intensive boot …
21-year-old influencer’s death sparks debate in China Read More
It may have been meant as a joke, but the comedian’s words have caused a lot of anger and a diplomatic crisis between two countries. The joke was made during …
Comedian’s joke about plane disaster has created diplomatic crisis Read More
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has encouraged Norway to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry as a part of building a national EV ecosystem. On the sidelines of …
Indonesia encourages Norway to invest in EV battery industry Read More
Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) started to discuss the free trade agreement (FTA) in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, and continued through Friday, 16 June 2023. This round …
Thailand continues to discuss free trade agreement in Oslo Read More
Mercer has launched its 2023 cost of living survey, which ranks 226 of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriate workers. Stockholm, Sweden is ranked 95 out of 226 countries. …
Stockholm is the least expensive city in the Nordics according to Cost-of-Living 2023 Read More
A brand new charter plane from Sunclass Airlines has just landed in Copenhagen. The aircraft has a capacity of 385 seats and a 23% reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger. …
Spies launches new Sunclass neofly with 385 seats Read More
Finnair introduced new flights to Wroclaw, Poland from 2 April 2024 and has added frequencies to Europe and Tokyo and Osaka of Japan for Summer 2024. “We are delighted to …
Finnair starts flights to Wroclaw, Poland and adds frequencies to Europe and Japan for Summer 2024 Read More
The Chinese e-commerce, Alibaba Group, has plans to expand local businesses and online platforms in Europe. “What we will focus more for the future is to build local businesses, so …
Chinese Alibaba aims to expand local business in Europe Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is seeking to buy more F-35A fighter jets from Sweden after the United States recently refused to sell the aircrafts, according to a source. …
Royal Thai Air Force now seeks to buy more fighter jets from Sweden Read More
The Swedish manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, Camfil, announced an information drive to support indoor air quality (IAQ) expertise. Following the major wildfires in Canada, researchers are discussing the …
Swedish Camfil launches global information drive to support indoor air quality expertise Read More
A minivan heading to Krabi crashed on the Petchkasem Road (Phatthalung – Trang in Thailand) on Tuesday, 13 June 2023, causing five people, three foreigners (no specific nationality revealed) and …
Thai and foreign tourists injured after van heading to Krabi crash Read More
Finland’s tourism sector would need more time to recover due to the significant loss of Russian visitors, therefore, the country is focusing on drawing more tourists from Western Europe and …
Finland tourism needs more time to recover Read More
The recently launched Arctic Blue Laku wins the prestigious Double Gold Medal in its first competition at the esteemed Singapore World Spirits Competition (SWSC) 2023. SWSC belongs to the Tasting …
Finnish liqueur wins Double Gold at Singapore World Spirits Read More
The Swedish music streaming giant Spotify was on Tuesday, June 13, fined 58 million Swedish kronor ($5.4 million). The fine is for not properly informing users on how its user …
Spotify fined $5m for breaching GDPR rules Read More
Wonderfruit tickets for 2023 go on sale from today and to June 17. The festival is one of Thailand’s biggest annual events and the tickets has been sold out the …
Wonderfruit 2023 tickets go on sale today Read More
The Danish drugmaker, Novo Nordisk, announced that it will invest 15.9 billion Danish crowns ($2.29 billion) to expand a new production facility in Denmark for producing chronic diseases curing products …
Novo Nordisk invests $2.3 bln to new production facility for producing chronic diseases curing products Read More
The Philippines’s authorities warned ten of thousands of people to evacuate from their homes on Monday, 12 June 2023 due to the eruption of Mayon Volcano spewing lava last Sunday …
Philippines alerts people to evacuate due to the volcano eruption Read More
The Seoul International Book Fair will be held in Seoul, South Korea, from 14-18 June 2023 under the theme of “Nonhuman” which refers to human-related issues like climate crisis, extinctions …
“Nonhuman” themed International Book Fair to be held in Seoul Read More
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other people injured in a shooting in Stockholm Saturday, June 10. Police received reports of the shooting near a square in southern Stockholm …
Teenager killed and three wounded in Sweden shooting Read More
Danish Vestas has received an order for two wind farms in Finland, jointly owned by Neoen and Prokon. The order for the 105 MW Storbötet project consists of 17 V162-6.2 …
Vestas secures order for two projects in Finland Read More
Four restaurants in Vietnam were recently awarded the first MICHELIN Stars which are Gia, Tam Vi and Hibana by Koki in Hanoi and Anan Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. …
First restaurants in Vietnam awarded MICHELIN Star Read More
Norwegian scientists predicted on Thursday, 8 June 2023 that the smoke from wildfires in Canada would enter Norway but would not pose any danger to the health of the average …
Norway expects smoke from Canadian wildfire, Europe joins forces with Canada Read More
Trollhattan-Vanersborg Airport in southwestern Sweden will become the first airport to use blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for aircraft refueling. The fuel is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by …
Swedish airport is the first to use blended sustainable aviation fuel Read More
Several countries will no longer exchange Norwegian kroners for the local currency. This has made Norges Bank warn Norwegians to take action before their trip. Norges Bank informs NRK that …
Scandinavian tourists face problems exchanging kroners for local currency’s abroad Read More
Danske Bank has raised its long-term earnings target and said it plans to divest its Norwegian retail business. The plan is part of a strategy to catch up with more …
Danske Bank puts Norwegian retail unit up for sale Read More
Despite historically high rates of inflation, Hong Kong has lost its status as the world’s most expensive city. Hong Kong is falling one place and is thereby surpassed by New …
Hong Kong is no longer the world’s most expensive city for expats Read More
YLE revealed that on 1 June 2023, not a single Thai worker had been confirmed to come to the country for the upcoming picking season, following changes in visa procedures. …
No Thai arrives in Finland for berry picking Read More
The airline, Norwegian, had a total of 1,900,211 passengers in May 2023, which is up to 17 percent from May 2022. “Many of our customers took advantage of the long …
Norwegian airline receives passengers 17 percent higher in May Read More