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Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Deputy Prime Minister Rikka Purra in Helsinki during his official visit to Finland on November 28. …
Vietnam seeks stronger ties with Finland in green growth Read More
In response to the tragic deaths of six tourists linked to suspected methanol poisoning, Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky. The decision …
Methanol poisoning: Laos bans sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and whisky Read More
The Philippines lifts its import ban on Swedish poultry products following the containment of the avian influenza outbreak in Sweden. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that poultry meat, …
Philippines lifts import ban on Swedish poultry Read More
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) highlighted opportunities for overseas Filipino workers in Finland during the 2025 Overseas Labor Market Forum held Thursday in Mandaluyong City. Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan …
Finland and Philippines explore new paths for overseas workers Read More
Starting Dec. 1, facial recognition services will be available for international passengers at six major Thai airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai, according …
Thailand expands facial recognition to international travelers Read More
The surge of Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein in Finland has sparked concerns among lawmakers and authorities. Shipments from non-EU retailers have soared from 4 million in 2023 …
Finnish lawmakers raise alarm over Chinese e-commerce boom Read More
In a distressing turn of events, six tourists have lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, sending shockwaves through the travel community. The experienced Danish travel agency, …
Danish travel agency shocked by Laos methanol scandal Read More
The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 is under increasing scrutiny following reports of its suspicious maneuvers over three crucial cables connecting Sweden and Denmark. On November 7, 2024, the …
Yi Peng 3 suspected of trying to sabotage cables between Sweden and Denmark Read More
Swedish TV reporters from SVT have contacted the captain of a Chinese vessel, Yi Peng 3, suspected of involvement in recent cable damage in the Baltic Sea. “Stay away from …
Chinese captain to Swedish reporters: ‘Stay away from my ship’ Read More
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing. The request follows an ICC investigation, which found “reasonable grounds …
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta leader Read More