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Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren held Laos investment talks with Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Vientiane on 26 October. The minister encouraged Swedish companies to invest in clean energy and tourism, …
Anna Hammargren holds Laos investment talks Read More
Denmark and Vietnam have discussed expanding trade, investment and technology cooperation during the sixth meeting of their intergovernmental committee in Copenhagen on 26 October. The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese …
Denmark–Vietnam trade rises 35 per cent in first nine months of 2026 Read More
Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 20 October. The signing took place during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s …
Sweden’s KTH signs cooperation agreement with Singapore policy school Read More
Doctors from Vietnam’s Hospital 19-8 are set to receive training in Denmark under a new agreement with Aalborg University Hospital. The two hospitals signed a memorandum of understanding in Copenhagen …
Aalborg hospital signs deal to train Vietnamese doctors Read More
Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO of the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), has welcomed a new comprehensive strategic partnership between Denmark and Vietnam. The upgrade places relations at the highest level …
Denmark and Vietnam elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership Read More
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has announced plans for Ericsson and universities in Sweden and Singapore to collaborate on positioning technology using artificial intelligence and 6G. Speaking at Stockholm’s Royal Palace …
Ericsson and universities plan Sweden–Singapore 6G cooperation Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined Switzerland and Liechtenstein in signing a free trade agreement with Vietnam, opening the way for lower tariffs and improved market access for Nordic exporters. Norwegian …
Norway and Iceland sign new free trade agreement with Vietnam Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will discuss security, cybersecurity and crisis preparedness at the Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum in Makati on 4 November. Organised by NordCham Philippines, the …
Nordic ambassadors to discuss security and preparedness in Makati Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is scheduled to meet Swedish business leaders at Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo during his state visit, according to a newly published programme from Sweden’s government. The …
Singapore President to visit Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo in Sweden Read More
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam will pay a state visit to Denmark from October 19 to 21, 2026, marking a …
Vietnam-Denmark: Elevating Bilateral Ties and Shaping Future Cooperation Read More
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm will meet Danish business leaders and visit a quantum laboratory during his state visit to Denmark from 19–21 October. Denmark’s Royal House published the detailed programme …
Vietnam’s Tô Lâm to meet Danish business leaders and visit quantum lab Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence. Their joint statement also covers quantum technologies and digital infrastructure. It …
Finland and Singapore deepen AI and quantum technology cooperation Read More
Finland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Riikka Purra participated in a high-level discussion on global economic resilience in Bangkok on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, alongside the heads of …
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra joins global economic leaders in Bangkok Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen criticised the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports during her visit to Singapore on 13 October, Reuters reported. Speaking to Reuters …
Finland’s Valtonen criticises US Russian diesel decision in Singapore Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is visiting Indonesia and Vietnam this week, accompanied by Finnish companies seeking new business opportunities in digital technology, energy and healthcare. …
Finnish trade minister leads business mission to Indonesia and Vietnam Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will focus on creating jobs through cooperation with businesses when he attends the World Bank’s annual meetings in Bangkok from 13 to 15 …
Norway’s Aukrust to focus on job creation at Bangkok meetings Read More
A Chinese heavy-lift cargo vessel linked to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic gas industry has been observed lingering near Norway’s northern maritime border, raising questions about its movements and destination. The vessel, …
Sanctioned Chinese ship spotted near Norway’s Arctic border Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen will visit Singapore on 13 October for talks on artificial intelligence and to deliver an opening address at Singapore International Cyber Week. During the visit, …
Elina Valtonen heads to Singapore for AI and cybersecurity talks Read More
More than 30 Swedish delegates will travel to Bangkok for the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from 12 to 18 October, according to an announcement by Sweden’s embassy on 6 October. …
Sweden sends over 30 delegates to Bangkok Read More
Thailand called for shared regional standards, green skills and better access to finance at the Denmark-backed ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Department of …
Denmark backs ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok Read More Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm will visit Denmark from 19–21 October, with green solutions, health, food and trade among the main themes. He and his wife, …
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to make state visit to Denmark Read More
Sweden and the Philippines discussed closer cooperation on defence technology, logistics and research at a joint committee meeting on 30 September. The two countries held their third Joint Committee Meeting …
Sweden and Philippines discuss closer defence industry cooperation Read More
Sweden has highlighted the potential for closer cooperation with ASEAN, particularly on green transition, climate action and sustainable development, according to a Facebook post from the Vietnamese Embassy in Stockholm. …
Daniel Westlén highlights closer ASEAN cooperation at Stockholm event Read More
Vietnam and Norway are looking to deepen parliamentary, economic and trade cooperation as the two countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations. The issue was discussed during an official visit …
Vietnam and Norway mark 55 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Chinese ambassador to Norway, Zhou Jingxing, warned against growing divisions between countries as he addressed graduates at BI Norwegian Business School, a business university in Oslo, on 24 September. Speaking …
Chinese ambassador warns against division at Norway–China graduation Read More
Thailand and Sweden are looking to deepen industrial cooperation in clean energy, aviation and digital technology, following talks between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Sweden’s ambassador to Thailand, …
FTI and Swedish Ambassador discuss closer cooperation in cleantech Read More
Thailand showcased its medical innovations and traditional health practices to Nordic audiences at an event in Copenhagen focused on healthy ageing, according to a Facebookpost from the Royal Thai Embassy. …
Thailand and Denmark explore healthy ageing through thai massage Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined ASEAN countries in adopting a new economic cooperation plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030. Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar …
Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar Thorvardarson adopt new ASEAN–EFTA work plan Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will bring representatives from the country’s government and business sector on a state visit to Sweden from 19 to 21 October 2026. Sweden’s King Carl XVI …
Tharman Shanmugaratnam to bring Singapore business delegation to Sweden Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland has placed Filipino seafarers and maritime cooperation high on his agenda in the Philippines. More than 25,000 Filipino seafarers work aboard Norwegian or Norwegian-controlled vessels, Netland …
Kristian Netland puts 25,000 Filipino seafarers high on Norway’s agenda Read More
King Carl XVI Gustaf has honoured Thailand’s outgoing ambassador to Sweden, Arunrung Phothong Humphreys. The King gave her the Royal Order of the Polar Star during a farewell audience on …
Arunrung Phothong Humphreys receives Swedish royal order Read More
Norway’s new Ambassador Designate to Thailand, Frode Solberg, has arrived in Bangkok to begin his new diplomatic posting. Solberg previously served as Norway’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. In …
Frode Solberg begins posting as Norway’s Ambassador Designate to Thailand Read More
Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand met with Werapong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative on 11 September at Government House in Bangkok to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and support …
Anna Hammargren meets with Werapong Prapha to discuss trading and investment Read More
Sweden and Thailand are expanding cooperation on sustainable forestry and wood-based solutions, with Swedish expertise in forest management and wood industries being shared with Thai partners. Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér …
Sweden and Thailand deepen cooperation on sustainable forestry Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed hopes for stronger relations between the Philippines and Norway following the arrival of Norway’s new ambassador, Kristian Netland. Marcos received Netland’s credentials during …
Philippines welcomes new Norwegian ambassador as Marcos seeks closer ties Read More
Finland will lead a business delegation to Singapore in October focused on decarbonising cities, digital transformation and the energy transition. The Team Finland network will organise the visit from 28-30 …
Finland to Lead Business Delegation to Singapore on Green Technology Read More
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited Gili Meno in Indonesia on Sunday, September 6. During the visit, she highlighted efforts to protect coral reefs against climate change. The visit formed …
Crown Princess Victoria visits pioneering coral insurance project in Indonesia Read More
Finland’s diplomatic missions in China have held information sessions about the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in …
Finland briefs Chinese travel agents on new EU border rules Read More
Finland’s new ambassador-designate to Indonesia, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury, has begun her assignment in Jakarta. On September 1, she made a courtesy call to Saud Purwanto Krisnawan, Director General for Protocol and …
Finland’s new ambassador-designate begins assignment in Indonesia Read More
Danish and Indonesian partners are exploring ways to make chocolate production more energy efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels. The Royal Danish Embassy in Indonesia, the Danish Energy Agency …
Denmark and Indonesia explore greener chocolate production Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are looking to strengthen cooperation in technology, innovation and the green transition, as the two countries seek to build on their long-standing bilateral relationship. Swedish Ambassador to …
Sweden and Vietnam look to deepen cooperation in technology and green transition Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent his condolences to Norway’s new monarch, King Haakon VIII, following the death of King Harald V. Xi expressed his sympathy to Norway’s royal family, …
Xi Jinping sends condolences following death of King Harald V Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have begun discussing activities to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Patrick A. Chuasoto met Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines …
Philippines and Sweden begin planning 80th anniversary celebrations Read More
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says China has assured Finland that it would not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Stubb made the statement in an interview with German …
Stubb: China assured Finland it would not allow Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine Read More
A representative from Helsinki’s city-owned innovation company has visited Taiwan to examine the country’s robotics sector and explore opportunities for cooperation. Aleksis Pillai, Project Manager at Forum Virium Helsinki, attended …
Helsinki explores robotics cooperation with Taiwan Read More
Sweden’s Chargé d’affaires in Thailand, Per Linnér, met with the country’s Fiscal Policy Office on 21 August ahead of the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Linnér met Nadhavudh …
Swedish envoy discusses Thailand’s economy ahead of IMF–World Bank meetings Read More
Sweden has highlighted its continuing knowledge exchange with the Philippines following the Sustainability Expo 2026 in Taguig City. The expo, held on 5 August at the SMX Convention Center Aura, …
Swedish-Philippine knowledge exchange highlighted at sustainability expo Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Astrid Emilie Helle, has concluded her posting in the country following a royal audience with King Norodom Sihamoni. Helle was received by the Cambodian King on …
Norwegian ambassador meets King of Cambodia as term ends Read More
A Danish delegation focused on food and agriculture has visited the Philippines to explore opportunities for cooperation with local companies. During the visit, the delegation met with major Philippine food …
Danish food delegation explores opportunities in Philippines Read More
Denmark and Indonesia are exploring closer cooperation in pharmaceuticals, laboratory development and life sciences following a visit by Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority to Denmark. Representatives from the two countries …
Denmark and Indonesia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation Read More