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EU and EU member state ambassadors made a joint visit to Northern Mindanao from 14 to 16 January, in what the EU Delegation said was their first coordinated trip to …
Denmark, Sweden and Finland join EU trip to Northern Mindanao Read More
Chinese officials have delivered “legal advice” to European countries, urging them to bar Taiwanese politicians from entry. Diplomats told the Guardian the messages warned against crossing China’s “red lines”. The …
China urges Norway, Finland and other European states to deny visas to Taiwan politicians Read More
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
A Hong Kong–focused film festival has taken place in Copenhagen, highlighting the city’s cinema scene and its role in international cultural exchange. The Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival was …
Hong Kong film festival launches in Copenhagen Read More
Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted marine spatial planning as a key tool for developing a sustainable ocean economy, drawing on Norway’s experience in fisheries, aquaculture and offshore …
Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam Read More
Sweden and the Philippines highlighted shared ambitions on sustainability during a graduation ceremony held by Sustainability PH, a volunteer-led network promoting responsible leadership and governance in the Philippines. The initiative …
Sweden and the Philippines share focus on sustainable leadership Read More
Tampere University has hosted 30 master’s students from the Education University of Hong Kong for a two-week academic programme. The visit focused on higher education policy, governance, and innovation. The …
Tampere University hosts Hong Kong students for two-week programme Read More