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Danish Consulate General Shanghai at the heart of Chinese trade, digitalisation

December 4, 2020August 11, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Looking, in year 2020, at Shanghai, and from a Nordic perspective in particular Danish activity seems to be incredibly brisk. Their flow of trade-related undertakings are relentless, paired with the …

General news / International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Ambassador Roset announced the embassy remains open through out CMCO

October 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Gunn Jorid Roset announced a message to the to the Norwegian community in Malaysia: the embassy remains open throughout CMCO. Monday to Thursday: 10.00 – 12.00 …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden

European Film Fest 2020 in Indonesia moves to online platform this year

October 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Delegations in Indonesia invites movie lovers to enjoy 2020 European Film Fest online edition this year. Since Corona Pandemic has change many things to our daily life, this …

Business in Asia / China / Community news / General news / Hong Kong / Sweden

Eva Karlberg reflects on her many years in Hong Kong, the SwedCham GM role

October 1, 2020August 11, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

The handover to China of the former British colony, and this last year of protests and a new coronavirus, are among the milestones when Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong …

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Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers

October 1, 2020August 11, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …

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Free help with Special Tourist Visa to Thailand – for naturists

September 16, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Naturists or nudists who are dreaming to spend 2 -3 months in Thailand during the winter can ask for help from Naturist Association Thailand to apply for the new Special …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thai Nordic Golf Society asks members to update contact info by 6 Sep

September 3, 2020August 29, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Captain of the Thai Norway Golf Society, Henrik Friis, asks members to update their contact information before 6 September 2020. “Dear TNGS/SSS Members As advised last week we need to …

Cambodia / General news / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Ambassador Björn Häggmark heads Sweden’s development cooperation change with Cambodia

August 27, 2020August 9, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - 2 Comments.

Seasoned diplomat Björn Häggmark is on his debut mission as ambassador for Sweden, which has brought him to Phnom Penh and Cambodia, a country that has been encountering many challenges …

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Telenor Connexion making headway in Asia-Pacific: Seth Ryding, CSO

August 25, 2020August 17, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

With 20 years’ experience as developer and provider of IoT solutions Telenor Connexion also has over ten years in Asia-Pacific region. The Swedish-based provider is now boosting its organisation to …

Finland / General news / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Thai Airways and Thai embassy in Frankfurt bring Thais living in Finland and Sweden home

August 24, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 21 August 2020, Thai airways together with the General Consulate of Thailand in Frankfurt coordinated to bring Thai people with expired student and work permits from Sweden, Finland, Germany, …

Community news / Finland / General news / Hospitality / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand / Traveling around

On Covid-19 and the future of hospitality: Sam-Erik Ruttman

August 14, 2020August 17, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Back in the 1990’s and until the early 2000’s Swedish-Finnish hotelier Sam-Erik Ruttman was a well-known face within Bangkok’s expatriate community. Then, working for Dusit Hotels & Resorts he was …

Denmark / General news / International relations / Thailand

Danish Ambassador visited DanCham

August 13, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On August 10 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard visited the shared offices of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce and LV Technology & Shaw Group. Here the Ambassador met with …

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Could networking be the post COVID-19 career lifesaver?

July 26, 2020August 11, 2023 - by Sponsored Content - 1 Comment

Even before the coronavirus crisis, uncertain conditions threatened numerous mid- to late-career executives. Transformative technology is rendering many formerly respected and highly paid jobs obsolete. Globalization and the rationalization of …

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Copenhagen ideal as hub for Japanese tech-startups

July 22, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 3 Comments.

Japan is globally known as a technologically advanced country. The Japanese economy, which is one of the largest in the world, is based mostly on technology, and Japanese technology businesses …

MAD House Saigon: Casper and Camilla’s journey from Denmark to Vietnam

July 18, 2020December 18, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Outside the Nordic communities in Ho Chi Minh City few people noticed when five years ago two Danes opened a restaurant with the crazy name “MAD House”. Today, five years …

Denmark / General news

Expats love life in Denmark

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - 3 Comments.

Denmark breeds happy foreign citizens. In fact, 9 out of 10 expats in Denmark are happy or very happy with their life in Denmark, a new study shows. Work-life balance …

China / Denmark / General news / Hong Kong

Danish Foreign Ministry warns against visiting Hong Kong

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 2 Comments.

The Foreign Ministry of Denmark updated their travel guide for China on 8 July 2020 with the purpose to warn Danes either residing in Hong Kong or Danes who wishes …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Greta Thunberg support Filipino campaign against the new Anti-Terror law

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The prominent Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined the Filipino opposition against the new Anti-Terror Bill (ATB) in the Philippines. The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duerte, signed on …

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Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …

China / Denmark / General news

LEGO opens new flagship store in Hangzhou

July 8, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish toy production giant LEGO has announced the opening of a new flagship store in Hangzhou, the capital city of the province of Zhejiang, to boost the presence of …

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Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …

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Denmark reopens several visa application centers in Asia

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

After three months of suspension, several Danish Consular authorities have resumed their acceptance of visa applications, reports Schengen Visa Info News. You can file an application for a Danish student …

Danish Weilbach to provide IMDG courses in Singapore

June 25, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish nautical charts supplier Weilbach has been approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to deliver and supply International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. As the …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Export webinar: Meeting the new Danish ambassador to Thailand

June 17, 2020June 25, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The new Danish ambassador designate in Thailand Jon Thorgaard had on 17 June 2020 his first public appearance during the webinar ‘Denmark Means Business’. The webinar was hosted as a …

Cambodia / General news / Sweden

Sweden to focus on human rights in Cambodia

June 17, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

Sweden has announced a shift of focus of their aid in Cambodia. According to a press statement by the Swedish Foreign Ministry and the Swedish Embassy in Phnom Penh on …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Danish Maximillian goes viral in the Philippines

June 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish ‘soulpop’ artist Maximillian has gone viral in the Philippines with over 15 million streams of the song ‘Beautiful Scars’ on Spotify. The strong Filipino support has made the …

China / General news / Sweden

Former Swedish ambassador to undergo trial

June 11, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The former ambassador of Sweden in China, Anna Lindstedt, is facing a trial on accusations of overstepping her mandate when she allegedly arranged meetings that would seal the fate of …

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Norway to help Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines tackle waste and pollution

June 9, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced on 8 June 2020 that the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian …

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Danish Crown to end deal in China

June 9, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish meat giant Danish Crown has discontinued a ‘manufacturing and distribution’ agreement in China, according to the site Just Food. The partner was Win-Chain. The decision to end the …

Cambodia / General news / Norway

Norway gives $5 million to mine clearing in Cambodia

June 8, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The Norwegian government has confirmed its dedication and involvement in supporting the Cambodian mine clearance efforts. The Norwegian support will come through Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and will provide $5 …

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Justice for George Floyd: the world is uniting against racial injustice

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The murder of the black American George Floyd, who died by the hands of four local police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota in America, has led to global protests – including …

Denmark / General news / Singapore / Sweden

Get export advice from a Danish ambassador on 11 June

June 5, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Foreign Ministry of Denmark are hosting a live event on 11 June 2020, where you can ask questions and get advice from Danish ambassadors in Sweden, Singapore, the UK …

China / Denmark / General news

Danish footballer Bendtner changes to Chinese club

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The controversial Danish football player Nicklas Bendtner has accepted an offer from a Chinese football club. “I have said ‘yes’ to an offer in China,” says Nicklas Bendtner in an …

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Norwegian Film Institute awards two SEA film-projects

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Film Institute has awarded six international film productions with a monetary award, amongst which two of the projects are Southeast Asian; one from Vietnam and one from Myanmar. …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Children in the Philippines receive help from a Swedish school

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The children of Futuraskolan International, which is a Network of several international in the county of Stockholm, are determined to help the poor and vulnerable impacted by the novel coronavirus. …

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Lasse Stålung: “I never planned to stay”

May 29, 2020May 30, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

I meet Lasse Stålung in front of his company KB Plus. He had gone out himself to buy soft drinks for our meeting. We don’t shake hands for the sake …

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Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey

May 29, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …

Denmark / General news / Indonesia

Denmark to send $5.5 million to Indonesia

May 28, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

In a new political agreement between the government and the supporting parties it has been decided to send 37,5 million DKK ($5.5 million) to Indonesia with the purpose of starting …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / General news / Indonesia / Norway

Indonesia to receive $56 million reward from Norway for reducing emission

May 25, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

Indonesia will receive a $56 million fund from Norway as a reward for the Southeast Asian country’s efforts and success in reducing deforestation and carbon emission, reports the Indonesian daily …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya continues to give back to Thai locals

May 25, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s weekly event handing out food packages to Thai locals in Pattaya, distributed on 21 May 2020 a record breaking 3.000 packages. As each package contains produce …

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Swede Nick Jonsson and partners purchase EGN Singapore franchise

May 25, 2020July 30, 2020 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

“The way we network is changing now and it will probably be with us for the rest of our lives; it will be a different networking landscape when we come …

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Happy 75 birthday to Pippi Longstocking

May 25, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Danish embassy in Bangkok announced a special occasion of Pippi Longstocking turns 75 years today – on 22 May 2020. Happy birthday from the Royal Danish Embassy to Pippi …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Scandinavian governments donate relief fund to Taal volcano eruption victims in the Philippines

May 25, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Denmatk, Norway and Sweden are part of a multi national donor group of countries that will resume dispersing relief to people affected by the current eruption of the Taal Vocano …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Myanmar

Denmark donates 50,000 masks to Hlaing Tharyar community in Myanmar

May 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark has donated 50,000 medical grade masks for the vulnerable community in Hlaing Tharyar Township, which is one of the most populated townships in Yangon Region with a large number …

Community news / Denmark / Food & Beverage / General news / Thailand

Overview: Nordic food in Bangkok and Pattaya

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 3 Comments.

Danes, Swedes, Finns and Norwegians have rich opportunities in finding a little slice of their homeland while in Thailand through familiar and comforting cuisines. Several Nordic-focused restaurants and web-shops has …

General news / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Scandinavians join ‘Cupboard of Sharing’ movements in Thailand

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Swedes are participating and sharing to the ones in need, in the “Cupboard of Sharing” – ตู้ปันสุข’s movement in various parts of Thailand. The initiative of “Cupboard of sharing” started …

China / General news / Sweden

Sweden has closed all Confucius Institutes and Classrooms

May 20, 2020October 20, 2022 - by Sofia Flittner - 21 Comments.

The deteriorating bilateral ties between Sweden and China has resulted in closure of all Confucius Institutes in Sweden – making the Scandinavian country the first country in Europe to close …

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Covid-19 business impact on Southeast Asia: Danish business webinar report

May 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On 5 May some 150 representatives of the various stakeholders and Danish businesses representatives attended a webinar hosted by the Confederation of Danish Industry

Representatives from the Danish missions in Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam outlined the situation in the respective countries on the topic: ‘Markets in the shadow of Covid-19’.

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Vietnam to bring back Vietnamese citizens from Scandinavia and SEA-countries

May 20, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The government of Vietnam has announced 17 May their plans to bring back Vietnamese citizens stuck all over the globe, according to the Saigon-based Vietnamese daily Saigon Online. The Civil …

Denmark / General news / Vietnam

Danish business to open office in Vietnam

May 20, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish company Copenhagen Offshore Partners are opening an office in the Vietnamese capitol Hanoi. The Scandinavian company provides project development, construction and operational management services to offshore wind projects. …