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The agreement for the program ‘The Quality and Inclusive Education Support Partnership” was finalized on 19 February 2020 by the Swedish ambassador in Cambodia Bjorn Haggmark and the Cambodian minister …
Cambodia and Sweden teams up to reform the Cambodian education system Read More
A delegation of ambassadors from Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Vietnam was received by Deputy Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Hoang Quoc Khanh during a formal visit …
Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden visit Son La to develop cooperation Read More
The ‘Fokus 2020’ report from the Norwegian Foreign Intelligence Service lays a heavy focus on China and Chinese relations involving Norway as a potential threat to Norway – especially in …
Ambassador of China in Norway calls report by the Norwegian Foreign Intelligence Service ‘flawed’ and ‘false’ Read More
The Swedish region of Dalarna along with the counties of Linköping, Västerås, Åmåls and Borlänge has discontinued their cultural- and political partnerships with Chinese counties and regions as of 19 …
Swedish regions and counties discontinue several partnerships with China Read More
The audit authority of the Kingdom of Sweden has agreed to collaborate with several corresponding authorities from ten Southeast Asian countries through the organization ASEANSAI, reports the Swedish audit authority …
Swedish authorities to assist ASEAN within auditing Read More
The Vietnamese ambassador in Finland Dang Thi Hai Tam met on 12 February with the Finnish president Sauli Niinistö in Helsinki to present her credential and develop the bilateral ties …
Vietnam’s Ambasador to Helsinki met with President of Finland Read More
A report by The Statistics of Greenland shows that foreigners are a major reason to the population increase in Greenland – in fact the reports shows a 12 % increase …
Thais and Filipinos are increasing the population of Greenland Read More
Originally the Scandinavian flight company only halted their flights to China until 29 February 2020 as a result of the novel coronavirus. “A new evaluation of the situation regarding the …
SAS and Finnair postpone departures to China once again Read More
In October 2019 IKEA Philippines reported the opening of the first IKEA in the Philippines to be initially “by the end of 2020”. But IKEA enthusiast in the Philippines will …
IKEA delays the opening of the first IKEA in the Philippines to 2021 Read More
The Thai learning-space TK Park is looking to promote a culture of reading by hosting the literature event LIT Fest. An event that brings a wide selection of events for …
Jaana Tyrni to talk about the importance of public libraries at LIT Fest Read More
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) signed a three-year agreement with Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) on 11 February 2020. The agreement grants TI Cambodia 25.5 million Swedish Krona …
Sweden to help combat corruption in Cambodia Read More
The joint Singaporean and Norwegian event will not take place on 5 March 2020, as it has been postponed due to the novel coronavirus, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore announced …
Singapore Norway Innovation Conference to be postponed Read More
Letters to and from China has always been a huge part of the Nordic postal business Postnord. But the domestic situation in China makes Postnord temporarily halt their shipments of …
Postnord halts their shipments of packages and letters to China Read More
The Provincial Board of Cebu authorized on 10 February 2020 an international internship program between Denmark and the Philippines. The program details that government-run hospitals in the province of Cebu …
Danish nursing students to take internships at Cebu provincial hospitals Read More
The fear of the Chinese corona virus has affected how Asian people are treated in Finland; several Asians in the Nordic country have reported cases of discrimination, apparently prompted by …
Xenophobia against Asians in Finland prompted by the coronavirus Read More
The famous singer Thomas Brondbo will play at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore Sunday the 16 February 2020 at 7 PM, according to the Church’s newsletter. The price is …
Sjømannskirken in Singapore hosts concert with Thomas Brondbo Read More
Vietnam has experienced a boom in tourism at one of the fastest rates in the world with a staggering number of 18 million visitors according to the 2019 Tourism Highlight …
Tourists from Scandinavia are evolving as great tourism markets for Vietnam Read More
The famous Swedish metal band In Flames, who has accumulated 2.4 million followers and likes on Facebook, will be the main event at the Indonesian metal music festival Java Open …
Swedish band ‘In Flames’ to play at metal music festival in East Java Read More
Danes doing their groceries in Danish supermarkets may have noticed that during 2019 the prices on meat have increased – especially on products containing pork. The price of products containing …
A massive outbreak of swine-fever in China forces the Danish meat prices up Read More
The local health authorities of Chiang Mai reported Wednesday 5 February 2020 the death of an elderly Swedish man. The Swede was reported to have been found dead in his …
Swedish man found dead in Chiang Mai Read More
The current situation in China, where most parts of the country is on lock-down, will make a short-term hit on Carlsberg’s sales. But despite the uncertain future the Danish beer …
Carlsberg beer sales faces impact by China’s closed karaoke bars Read More
A traffic-safety check made by the Malaysian police from January 18 to February 1, 2020 showed that in a period of just 11 days, there had been 171 deaths in …
Consumer association calls for Malaysia to follow Swedish laws to prevent drunk driving Read More
A Danish man died on Saturday 1 February 2020 after his parachute failed to open after jumping from a small plane. The incident occurred near an airfield in the Sri …
Danish man dies during parachute jump in Thailand Read More
The last Finnair flight between Helsinki and China will depart February 6, 2020 in light of the coronavirus epidemic in China. “The health and wellbeing of customers and personnel is …
Finnair announces cancellation of all flights to and from mainland China Read More
Designed to look like the Danish brand’s famous bracelet with charms, one of Pandora’s two jewellery-making facilities in Thailand, is located just under an hour’s drive south of Chiang Mai …
Reuse, recycle, reduce: Pink Pandora goes green Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce marked 30 years as organisation in 2019, culminating with its ‘TSCC Nobel Gala Dinner’ grand celebration, held in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November. Members and …
TSCC held Nobel-themed Gala Dinner and 30th Anniversary Celebration Read More
Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam on 12th January …
Philippines volcano eruption: Airports suspend flight operations Read More
Cavalry Department Task Force 4 officials found a purse belonging to a Danish traveler on 12th January 2020. The purse was found on the curb of a road nearby their …
Thai Cavalry officers found Danish mans purse Read More
Embassy of Denmark announced the winners of the New year quiz game on 7 January 2020. The three winners are Seng Bu Njai, Wai Phyo and Chris. Here are the …
Danish embassy in Myanmar had lunch with three quiz winners Read More
Norway aims to reach a free-trade agreement with China by the end of 2020, Norwegian Industry minister said on 8th January 2020, H.E. Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters during an …
Norwegian industry minister expressed positive progress on free-trade deal with China Read More
Policymakers in Beijing have advised China’s massive workforce that in the interest of a boost to productivity and the economy, they should take a break. According to Humanresource online, in …
China noticed less Scandinavian working hours leads to higher productivity Read More
A 63-year-old Finnish man was arrested after a hoax phone call warned there would be an “untoward incident” at Suvarnabhumi airport. The arrest came after a security officer at Suvarnabhumi …
Finnish man arrested for a hoax bomb threat call in Bangkok Read More
For those not fortunate enough to attend the event on food waste arranged by The Danish Embassy in Thailand in December 2019, a video has now been produced. The video …
Learn more about food waste from a Dane: See video here Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced a new year quiz for all to join, below are the questions. The top three winners who answer all the questions correctly will be …
Danish embassy in Myanmar invites all for a quiz about Denmark Read More
In 2018, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim of educating its own citizens about this new technology. Finland now offers the six …
Finnish government offers online course in Artificial Intelligence: Free worldwide! Read More
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has assumed the role of regent, due to his father, His Majesty King Harald V has contracted a viral infection. The heir to the Norwegian …
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon has assumed the role of regent while the King recovers Read More
On Tuesday 17 December, the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok organised an event featuring how to successfully utilise leftover food. The event was held at The Bangkok Screening Room in …
Danish Embassy puts food waste on the menu with delicious leftovers Read More
The Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Delfin Lorenzana told reporters in the evening of 16th December that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is evaluating two kinds of multirole fighter (MRF) aircraft, one …
Phillippines air force considering Swedish Saab Gripen Jas39 to boost national air defence system Read More
A Danish man charged with ordering livestream videos of the sexual abuse of 346 children in the Philippines has told a court that he did it to help the victims …
Danish pensioner confessed he bought child sex VDO “to help them financially” Read More
When a private chef is required by flown in wedding couples and their entourages, as well as famous figures frequenting Phuket, chances are high that their preferred choice falls on …
Wedding chef in Phuket paradise: Daniel Isberg Read More
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, the world’s oldest serving premier, suggested it would be a good idea for the world’s youngest prime minister, Finland’s Sanna Marin, to ask elders for their advice. …
Longest serving Malaysia PM suggests Finland’s youngest PM combine advice from elders, young ideas Read More
Congratulations to the 76th Finnish government and Ms. Sanna Marin who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Finland. Ms. Marin, age 34, is the youngest prime minister in …
Congratulations to the new Prime Minister of Finland Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong published official statement for Swedish travellers and residents to be more cautious in certain areas of demonstration, recommend to register travellers’ information …
The Swedish consulate general in Hong Kong advice to register if going to Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Lucia tradition was brought to the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay by the talented “SWEA Lucia Choir” on 1 December 2019. The SWEA (Swedish Women’s Educational …
SWEA member celebrated Swedish Lucia tradition at flower dome, Singapore Read More
Consulate general of Finland in Hongkong warn Finnish to avoid demonstration areas. An announcement from Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macau said: “There have been violent contacts …
Consulate general of Finland Hong Kong warn Finns to avoid demonstration areas Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E.Grethe Løchen togther with members of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi wore orange colour every Monday during the period of #16days of Activism against Gender …
Norwegian Embassy Hanoi wearing orange to support movement against gender based violence Read More
Research at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) suggests that using plastic waste as a fuel additive in the cement industry can help with a substantial reduction in marine plastic …
Can the Cement Industry Help Reduce Marine Plastic Waste? Read More
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received the credentials of Her Excellency Grete Sillasen, Resident Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Philippines, in a ceremony held at the Reception Hall …
Ambassador of Denmark received by President Duterte Read More
The TSCC Smart Cities Symposium: Connectivity and Mobility organised by Thai- Swedish Chamber of Commerce took place at the Landmark hotel on 26th November. The event was focusing on possibilities …
Smart city Bangkok symposium successful in bringing experts to share ideas Read More
Embassy of Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Austrian and German in Manila collaborated together with the support of the UNDP Philippines, Film Development Council of Philippines for the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) …
Denmark, Sweden partners in film festival in Manila to support UNPD sustainability goals Read More