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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …
Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas Read More
European Royals from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Britain, Monaco, and Luxembourg are expected to attend the funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine II on Monday, 16 January 2023 …
European Royals to attend funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine II Read More
Upon Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO – an major U-turn for two nations with long histories of wartime neutrality and staying out …
Erdogan’s spokesman: Turkey is running out of time to ratify Swedish and Finnish NATO membership bids Read More
It has only been a little over a month since the Members of the EU decided to ban all import and export of products originating from areas of deforestation including …
Malaysia threatens to halt all palm oil exports upon EU passing law on forest protection Read More
Danish newspaper, CPH Post, reports Finland and Denmark is ranked joint fourth and fifth, respectively, in the World of passports opening the doors to more countries than most other passports. …
Finland and Denmark rank top of list of passport holders able to access most countries Read More
The Icelandic Chinese artist, Laufey recently announced that “Elektra” written by Jennifer Saint is the January book of the month for her book club, “The Laufey Book Club.” She has …
Icelandic Chinese artist “Laufey” picks “Elektra” book for January read Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
A flower street, “Home Hanoi Spring 2023” is to be organized from 13-25 January 2023 in the Splendora urban area of Hoai Duc District, west of Hanoi, Vietnam. According to …
Vietnam with international collaborations to organize “Home Hanoi Spring 2023” Read More
On Monday, Danish Michelin-awarded restaurant, noma, announced its closing at the end of 2024 saying it will begin a new chapter. Online media, Yahoo News, reported the restaurant will reinvent …
Danish Michelin-awarded noma to close down and reinvent itself. Again. Read More
Denmark’s Health Ministry stated on Monday, 9 January 2023 that “there is no binding requirement” for arrivals from China to test for Covid-19 before entering Denmark. However, there will be …
“No significant risk of Covid-19 spreading from China to Denmark,” says Danish Epidemic Commission Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and other foreign Chambers in Thailand are to organize “Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Baan Amata” …
Join Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Baan Amata Read More
The Sustainable Development Report of 2022 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) showed that Thailand has been ranked first among other ASEAN countries in progressing towards achieving …
Thailand ranks first in Sustainable Development Report among other ASEAN countries Read More
The “Safe & Sound” program was recently organized at the campus of the Vietnam National University (VNU) in Hoa Lac, Vietnam to enhance the quality of education in Norway and …
Norway funds program “Safe & Sound” in Vietnam to enhance quality of education Read More
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, 8 January 2023 that the country’s border control measures remain “sufficient” as China’s Zero-Covid-19 policy was over. “We are currently implementing …
Philippines border control measures remain “sufficient” as China Zero-Covid-19 end Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Vietnam, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), the People’s Committee of Quảng Bình Province, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) recently co-hosted …
Norway and Vietnam co-host workshop on marine spatial planning Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish official enrollment in the former EEC (the European Economic Community), now EU. EEC was a regional organisation created …
Embasy of Denmark in Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of Denmark joining EU Read More
On behalf of Danish energy giant, Danfoss, the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DanCham) encourages ambitious, young talents with new ideas and the initiative to bring about change to apply for …
DanCham Malaysia: Join the Danfoss Postgraduate Program and become tomorrows changemaker Read More
The European Union in Malaysia has raised awareness of its funded traineeship for young graduates open for applications until 31 January 2023. Trainees will be working within the Press and …
EU in Malaysia offers funded traineeship for young graduates Read More
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry suddenly announced a new requirement for all international travelers on Saturday, 7 January 2023, to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights …
Sudden change on Covid-19 restriction in Thailand affects tourism Read More
The European Union (EU) members had a meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and came to an agreement that they want all arrivals from China to take a pre-departure Covid-test. …
EU agrees they want arrivals from China to take pre-departure Covid-test Read More
The Swedish director, Ruben Ostlund, shared his ambition to make the audience experience more interactive with his special film of Palme d’Or-Winning satire, “Triangle of Sadness,” by asking them to …
Swedish director aims at making audience experience more interactive with his film “Triangle of Sadness” Read More
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Norway achieved the world’s highest proportion in 2022 according to registration data, however, due to the Norwegian government’s decision to adjust taxes on EVs, …
EV sales in Norway might drop due to new taxes Read More
Danish Queen Margrethe II has withdrawn from her protectorate of the Hans Christian Andersen Award awarded every year to writers and illustrators of children’s books. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, …
Russian IBBY Chairwoman participating in Russian war propaganda; Danish Queen withdraws as protector Read More
An EU-Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EU-MY PCA) was signed between EU and Malaysia on 14 December 2022. According to EUROCHAM, the PCA is a significant milestone in the history …
Malaysia and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Read More
Increased living costs has apparently not scarred the Danes as much as two years of major COVID-19 travel restrictions. According to digital news publisher, The Local, Danish travel agencies, Bravo …
Higher living cost crisis has not preventet Danes from seeking warm holiday destinations Read More
Former Danish Prime Minister and secretary General of NATO, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has confirmed he will be visiting Taiwan from 3 to 5 January. This was reported by Danish tabloid …
Danish ex-PM and NATO Secretary General to visit Taiwan: Taiwan is a lighthouse for freedom Read More
Vietnam’s Department of Tourism reported that during the New Year holidays, which was on 31 December 2022 to 2 January 2023, Hanoi welcomed 208,000 tourists including both domestic and international. …
Hanoi welcomes 208,000 tourists during New Year holidays Read More
A new investigation made by Greenpeace in Germany determines products of Chinese fashion brand SHEIN, offering fashion clothes, gadgets and utility items, are health hazards and illegal. As reported by …
Greenpeace reports Chinese fashion brand Shein’s products are health hazards Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur wants you to check out the new Work in Finland Website. Maybe you are interested in working in Finland and wish to view …
Finland launched new Work in Finland website Read More
In her New Year’s Speech, officially called the New Year Address, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark addressed the challenges the royal family has faced during 2022. The Queen expressed her …
Danish Queen Margrethe addressed family dispute in 2022 New Year Address Read More
At the entry of 2023, many international tourists are planning their trip to visit several cities of Vietnam. Regions like Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Mui Ne are some …
International tourists expect visa relaxation for traveling to Vietnam Read More
The Philippines’ Magindanao province has faced another Nalgae storm in the past week, causing extensive flooding, landslides, and the death toll reaching up to 46. According to CNN Philippines, thirteen …
Deaths after recent flood in Philippines reach 46 Read More
The European Union (EU) members are scheduled to discuss a joint response to arrivals from China in the upcoming week. “Sweden is seeking a common policy for the entire EU …
EU to discuss Covid restrictions over arrivals from China Read More
The Royal Thai Navy recently found deceased foreign bodies on Racha Noi Island, Phuket. On 30 December 2022, they found a male body and a female body on a beach …
Foreign bodies found on Racha Island of Phuket Read More
Vietnam’s Organizations related to environment protection urges locals to join hands in improving the management of forest conservation in Quang Nam, Thua Thien Hue, and other provinces. “Community-based forest management …
Vietnam urges locals to improve management of forest conservation Read More
The Malaysian government has announced passengers and wastewater from China is required by undergo COVID testing upon arrival to Malaysia. Minister of Health, Zaliha Mustafa, stated temperatures of all travelers …
Malaysia joins USA, India and Japan in requiring COVID testing from Chinese travelers Read More
After Moscow sent thousands of troops to Ukraine in February, many western companies have decided to leave the country. Swedish IKEA is no exception as the furniture giant seeks to …
IKEA is closing in on exiting Russia Read More
Spotify presented its prodcution of a series of five Spotify Original Video Podcasts “reflecting Indonesia’s vibrant and diverse music, youth and cultural scenes” in cooperation with VICE Media Group, the …
Spotify and VICE Media joins in content partnership in Indonesia Read More
A fire incident in Cambodia’s Grand Diamond City casino located in Poipet province, on the Thai border, killed at least ten people and injured over thirty. More than 400 people, …
Fire incident in Cambodia casino killed at least 10 people Read More
The foreign man, now identified as a 49-year-old Norwegian, was arrested and fined for 5,000 baht on Wednesday, 28 December 2022 for committing public lewdness with a Thai woman in …
Norwegian man arrested and fined for public lewdness in Pattaya Read More
On behalf of the Malaysian Youth Association for Diplomacy and Policy, the European Union in Malaysia encourages the youth to join the EU-ASEAN Youth Diplomats Programme on 17-19 February 2023. …
Malaysian Youth Association with visionary simulation exercise for future diplomats Read More
Thailand’s Pharmaceutical Organization revealed its success in producing “Molnupiravir” pills in the form of 200-gram capsules for curing Covid-19. According to One News 31, the pills’ quality met the international …
Thailand succeeds in producing “Molnupiravir” pills for curing Covid-19 Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion, as part of the European Green Deal, in support of 61 clean energy transition projects in eight …
The European Green Deal allocated €4.11 billion to accelerate clean energy transition projects Read More
As reported by Danish news media, DR, 71 Chinese military aircrafts and drones has crossed the border of the Taiwanese Air Defense Identification Zone in 24 hours. The Taiwanese President, Tsai …
Chinese drones and warplanes violated Taiwanese Air Defense Zone Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday, 27 December 2022 that at least twenty Rohingya people have died at sea in recent weeks after boats arrived …
At least 20 Rohingya dead after boats arrives in Indonesia Read More
Netflix has announced the release of Danish shows and movies further expanding its international content. The Danish titles include, among others, the thriller series “The Nurse” and feature film “A …
Streaming giant Netflix expands content with Danish shows and movies Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conservationists raises alarm after three endangered freshwater dolphins, of the Irrawaddy species, have been found dead within ten days of each other in the …
Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm. Read More
Dr. Tares Krassaniyawiwong, Director General of Thailand’s Department of Disease Control shared more about the “Naegleria fowleri” that caused by amoeba infection or “brain-eating amoeba on 27 December 2022, following …
Get to know “Naegleria fowleri” caused by amoeba infection Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More A foreign man and Thai woman were spotted having sex against an electricity pole on a roadside of Pattaya early morning of today, 26 December 2022. Eyewitnesses said the scandalous …
Foreign man and Thai woman caught shamelessly doing scandalous act on Pattaya street Read More