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Last week, Swedish Queen Silvia canceled an official state visit to Singapore due to health concerns. The Swedish royal family has now provided an update on the 80-year-old queen’s condition …
Swedish Queen feeling better after cancelling Singapore visit due to illness Read More
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday to strengthen ties between their countries. They discussed boosting trade, investment, and cooperation, with a …
Thailand and Sweden seek stronger ties Read More
His Majesty The King of Sweden led a delegation to Singapore from November 19-21, 2024. As a result, over ten memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed, aimed at enhancing collaboration …
Sweden and Singapore sign multiple MoUs during royal visit Read More
The world’s eyes are now centered on the Kattegat, where the Chinese vessel “Yi Peng 3” is under scrutiny for its potential involvement in the sabotage of underwater cables in …
Everything you need to know about the Yi Peng 3 and cable damage in the Baltic Sea Read More
China has rejected any connection between a Chinese vessel, named “Yi Peng 3″, and the recent damage to two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. The cables, linking Finland …
China denies involvement in Baltic Sea cable damage Read More
On November 22, 2024, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. During her visit, she will meet with the Thai Minister of …
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Thailand November 22 Read More
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden started his state visit to Singapore with a warm welcome at Parliament. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted the ceremony, which included a guard of honour …
Swedish King begins state visit to Singapore Read More
Authorities are closely monitoring the movements of a mysterious Chinese vessel known as the “Yi Peng 3,” which may be connected to a suspected sabotage operation. This development follows the …
Chinese Vessel ‘Yi Peng 3’ linked to sabotage in Sweden and Finland Read More Queen Silvia has fallen ill, forcing her to cancel her expected trip to Singapore. According to a statement from the Royal House, she is currently suffering from a respiratory infection. …
Queen Silvia cancels Singapore trip due to illness Read More
From November 19 to 21, 2024, Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will embark on a historic state visit to Singapore. This visit aims to deepen the long-standing …
King of Sweden to visit Singapore: Strengthening ties and exploring opportunities Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila is calling for international support for the Philippines, which has recently faced a series of devastating tropical storms. These storms have resulted in significant …
Norwegian Embassy urges support for the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently announced a significant milestone in fintech collaboration. This achievement came with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Copenhagen Fintech and …
Danish Embassy in Singapore celebrates MoU between Copenhagen Fintech and the GFTN Read More
The European Parliament’s recent decision has alarmed environmental advocates by delaying crucial action against products linked to deforestation. Lawmakers voted to postpone a key law designed to prevent the import …
EU Politicians vote to postpone anti-deforestation law Read More
Last week, Mrs. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, participated in a field visit with scientists from the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) …
Norwegian Embassy supports plastic monitoring in Vietnam Read More
Donald Trump is gearing up to confront China once again by threatening to impose additional import tariffs starting next year. These potential tariffs could significantly impact other Asian economies. Economists …
Trump’s trade policies spark new concerns for Asian economies Read More
Vietnam’s Vice President, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, has arrived in Stockholm for a two-day visit to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. This visit highlights both …
Vietnam’s Vice President visits Sweden to strengthen diplomatic relations Read More
A Danish delegation led by Pia Kjærsgaard (DF) departed for Taiwan on Sunday. The group, which includes Mikkel Bjørn (DF), Steffen Larsen (LA), and Kim Aas (S), was invited by …
Danish delegation visits Taiwan amid tensions with China Read More
A recent incident in Ny-Ålesund has drawn attention after a group of Chinese tourists, including a woman in military uniform, were seen during a commemorative event at the Yellow River …
Chinese tourists spark controversy in Svalbard with military uniform Read More
November 5 marked a significant day for diplomatic relations between Denmark and Cambodia. On this momentous occasion, Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Danny Annan had the honor of attending a Royal …
Danish Ambassador presented credentials in Cambodia Read More
Starting November 8, 2024, citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland can travel to China without a visa for stays of up to 15 days. This new policy, confirmed by …
Visa-free travel to China for Scandinavian citizens begins on Friday Read More
The EU Delegation, EU Member States, and the embassies of Canada, Norway, and the UK in Vietnam condemn the 12-year prison sentence for Vietnamese blogger Duong Van Thai. On October …
EU and allies condemn harsh sentence for Vietnamese blogger Read More
Malaysia joins Indonesia, Norway, and Qatar in backing a UN resolution to expel Israel if it violates international law, The Star reports. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the coalition, which …
Malaysia joins call for Israel’s expulsion from UN Read More
The Embassy of Sweden proudly co-organized the event titled “Supporting Working Parents with Paid Parental Leave: Status, Sharing Experiences, and Next Steps” alongside UNICEF Thailand and the United Nations Global …
Sweden and UNICEF Thailand collaborate promote paid parental leave Read More
Mr. Pichet Photphakdi, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, led a significant meeting focused on educational collaboration between Thailand and Finland. The meeting took place with representatives from …
Thailand and Finland discuss educational collaboration for future growth Read More
Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in China on Monday for a four-day state visit. His goal is to strengthen relations between Finland and China amid global security concerns. Invited by …
Finnish president Stubb strengthens ties during China visit Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, led a delegation to Vietnam from 21 to 23 October to strengthen bilateral trade and promote Finnish expertise in key sectors …
Finland strengthens trade ties with Vietnam and promotes sustainable development Read More
The United Nations is urging the Indonesian government to help more than 100 Rohingya refugees stuck on a boat near the western coast. The Rohingya are a mostly Muslim group …
UN urges Indonesia to rescue Rohingya refugees at sea Read More
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to take a strong stand against the genocide of Uyghurs during their upcoming visit to China from October 28 to …
World Uyghur Congress urges Finland to address Uyghur genocide during China visit Read More
Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed Vietnam-EU trade relations with Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, on October 21, 2024. The meeting …
Deputy PM of Vietnam Meets EU Vice-President and Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade Read More
A significant day for diplomatic relations unfolded on October 21, 2024, as three Nordic ambassadors officially presented their Letters of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, …
Nordic Ambassadors present credentials to the King of Malaysia Read More
China and the Nordic countries have significantly strengthened their trade and economic cooperation in recent years. In the first eight months of 2024, trade between China and five Nordic nations—Finland, …
China and Nordic Countries expand trade cooperation Read More
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of Vietnam met with Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi in Hanoi. They discussed Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation and how to share sustainable development experiences. This meeting …
Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation: Vice President meets Swedish Ambassador Read More
In light of recent military exercises by China near Taiwan, both Norway and Denmark have voiced their concerns about the escalating tensions. On October 15, 2024, reports indicated that China …
Taiwan-China tensions: Norway and Denmark express concern Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, will embark on a state visit to China from October 28 to October 31. During this visit, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and …
Finland’s President Stubb will be meeting with Xi in China Read More
On October 2, 2024, Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken met with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Vo Thanh Hung, to discuss key financial and energy topics. Ambassador Solbakken pledged USD 250 …
Norway Vietnam energy support expands Read More
The Sweden-Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024 took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. This event, part of the Sustainability Expo (SX 2024), marks the fourth year …
Sweden and Thailand reinforce sustainability ties at 2024 forum Read More
Former Finnish Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi warns of societal impacts stemming from the escalating China-EU trade tensions. Speaking at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference in Uzbekistan, Kiviniemi emphasized …
Former Finnish PM warns about dangers of China-EU trade tensions Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) hosted a workshop to introduce the Deposit Return System (DRS) in the Philippines. Held at …
Norway helps Philippines launch deposit return system Read More
On September 26, Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, was designated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to chair the foreign ministerial meeting of the Foreign Policy …
Thailand hosts foreign ministerial meeting on health promotion Read More
Danish Ambassador supports Philippines Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, warned of rising global instability, highlighting concerns over nations seeking to reshape the international order for their national interests. …
Danish Ambassador supports Philippines amid global tensions Read More
Denmark’s A.P. Moller Holding is looking to expand its investments in Vietnam by constructing large-scale deep-water container ports and enhancing logistics infrastructure. During a meeting in Hanoi on September 23, …
Denmark’s A.P. Moller Holding explores investments in Vietnamese seaports Read More
Danish PM: Hold China accountable for aiding Russia Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for China to be held responsible for supporting Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. …
Danish PM: Hold China accountable for aiding Russia Read More
Visit to Denmark Last week, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Minh Hằng visited Denmark, bringing an invitation from Vietnam’s Prime Minister for Danish participation in the P4G Summit in Hanoi, …
Denmark and Vietnam boost P4G role for global climate action Read More
Danish King Frederik X expressed his hope for strengthened ties between Denmark and China during a ceremony on September 19, 2024, where newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador Wang Xuefeng presented his credentials. …
Danish king hopes for growing friendship with China Read More
Vietnam’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 received a boost through the Just Energy Transition Partnership. During a meeting on September 18 between Deputy Minister of Industry and …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen bilateral cooperation for energy transition Read More
In a joint statement, China’s Premier Li Qiang and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre agreed to establish a dialogue on the green transition. The statement, which was signed by …
China and Norway agree on green dialogue Read More
China and Norway are set to strengthen ties in green energy, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing willingness to promote “friendly” cooperation during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas …
Norwegian Prime Minister and Chinese President promotes green energy cooperation Read More
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden held on August 26, 2024, a press conference to announce all the events planned this autumn to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National …
Many activities to celebrate 55 years of Viet Nam – Sweden relations Read More