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PH and Sweden held a joint workshop on 13 December in order to explore further opportunities for cooperation. Specifically regarding finance and development projects in the Philippines. The Filipino government …
Sweden and PH strengthening ties Read More
Non-Resident Ambassador of Finland to Brunei, Daraussalam Sami Rafael Leino visited Alias Abu Bakar, Center Director at the Seameo Voctech Regional Centre in Brunei on 13 December. At the meeting, …
Brunei and Finland in educational collaboration? Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are counting down to the celebration of their 55th Anniversary of their diplomatic relations, which will be on 11 January 2024. According to the Embassy of Sweden …
Sweden and Vietnam to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia, Daniel Blockert, has expressed a desire to boost bilateral trade between the two nations. While Indonesia primarily exports palm oil and leather footwear to Sweden, …
Sweden wants to import more from Indonesia Read More
China is capable of achieving carbon neutrality in its energy supply ahead of schedule. This is according to a Danish-Chinese report presented at COP28. The report is named “China Energy …
China may achieve its climate goals ahead of schedule according to a new Danish-Chinese report Read More
The Senate of the Philippines adopted a ‘resolution in recognition’ of the cooperation between Norway and the Philippines. This means the The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila was invited to …
Norway-Philippines cooperation recognized by Filipino Senate Read More
Sten Frimodt Nielsen, the recently new Danish ambassador to Indonesia, presented his Letter of Credence from Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The happening took …
New Danish Ambassador to Indonesia meets President Widodo Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Finland relations. Also to celebrate the 106th Independence Day of Finland. In HCMC …
Finnish Embassy celebrates 50th anniversary of Vietnam Read More
Norway aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), by 2024. Finalizing the agreement would foster more opportunities for Norwegian …
Norway optimistic about FTA with Malaysia Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently met with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP 28. At the meeting Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam always attaches importance to …
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP 28 Read More
Celebrating the 106th anniversary of Finland’s Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam, a tree planting day was held at Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh …
Tree planting marks 50th anniversary of cooperation between Vietnam and Finland Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on the sidelines of COP28 on Friday, December 1. During the meeting, PM Chinh mentioned …
Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at COP28 Read More
Finland’s Minister of European Affairs, Anders Adlercreutz, suspects intentional sabotage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline damaged in October. “I think everything indicates that it was intentional. It’s hard to believe …
Finland believes evidence points to deliberate damage by Chinese ship to Baltic pipeline Read More
During her official visit to Norway, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Vice President of Vietnam, led a delegation to Equinor’s office in Oslo to explore offshore wind collaboration between the …
Vietnamese Vice President explores offshore wind collaboration with Equinor in Norway Read More
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised the growth of Vietnam-Norway relations in all fields at her meeting on Thursday, November 30, with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen multifaceted cooperation Read More
In an effort to foster cross-cultural exchange and promote sustainable practices, a group of Indonesian influencers embarked on a journey to Denmark in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in …
Indonesian influencers explored sustainable living in Denmark Read More
A delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai, visited Finland on November 22, to strengthen ties and celebrate the 50th …
HCMC delegation visited Vietnamese Embassy in Finland Read More
In a meeting between Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen on November 21, both nations affirmed their commitment to implementing the …
Vietnam, Denmark agree to soon implement green strategic partnership Read More
Norwegian Liberal Party Chairwoman, Guri Melby, has expressed support for reestablishment a Norwegian representative office in Taipei. During a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, November 22, Melby stated …
Visiting delegation wish to reopen Norwegian office in Taiwan Read More
An Honorary Consul has been appointed in Phuket by the Swedish Embassy in Thailand to amplify Thai-Swedish relations. Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, visited Phuket from 20 to 21 …
Thai-Swedish relations amplified in Phuket Read More
The diplomatic journey of the newly appointed Danish ambassador to Indonesia was delayed due to a process involving two key stages: the sender state, Denmark, notifying the receiving state, Indonesia, …
Sten Frimodt Nielsen: From EU Judge to being the new Danish Ambassador in Jakarta Read More
Denmark’s parliament has started discussions concerning the proposed bill seeking to outlaw protests involving the burning of the Quran. The government argues that the ban is necessary to safeguard national …
Denmark debates Quran burning bill Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand in collaboration with the Danish firm Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Limited joined hands with the Diabetes Association of Thailand and Association of Thailand NCD …
Denmark together with Novo Nodisk joins hands with Thailand to tackle health issues Read More
Indonesian Ambassador to Sweden, Kamapradipta Isnomo, stressed full support for Palestine from Indonesia during a meeting with Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister, Tobias Billström in Stockholm. Since Thursday, 9 November 2023, …
Indonesia in support of Palestine to Sweden Read More
Malaysia is strengthening its diplomatic relations to both Norway, Sweden and Finland – with the aim of expanding further bilateral trade relations. At the Nordic Day Celebration 2023, Communications and …
Malaysia strengthening its relations to the Nordics Read More
From November 2-4, following the working visit to Sweden of Politburo member, Permanent member of the Central Committee (PCC)’s Secretariat and Head of the PCC’s Organisation Commission Ms. Truong Thi …
Vietnam is Finland’s most important trading partner in Southeast Asia Read More
Vietnam is looking for advanced cooperation with Finland in sectors such as science-technology, innovation, forestry, and telecommunications, said Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, permanent member of the Vietnam’s Party Central …
Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Finland Read More
The Communist Party of Vietnam delegation led by Madam Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organizing Committee, had a working visit to …
Vietnam – Sweden exchange experiences Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes. Anna …
Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Politburo and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat, Truong Thị Mai, paid a working visit to Sweden from 28 October to 1 November 2023. During …
Vietnamese party official visits Sweden Read More
PM of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen and PM of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, came together virtually yesterday on 1 November 2023, in establishing a Green Strategic Partnership (GSP). After 10 years …
Denmark and Vietnam in green ties Read More
Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and Sweden’s leader Ulf Kristersson recently held discussions about green transitions and the European Union (EU) affairs on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Both …
Norwegian and Swedish PMs discuss green transitions and EU affairs Read More
The seventh round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on 6-9 November 2023. According to Auramon …
7th round of Thai-EFTA negotiation to be held in Geneva Read More
Vietnam’s Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) held a meeting to review the three-year implementation of EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA), reporting that the third year’s impact on Vietnam’s exports …
Vietnam reviews three-year implementation of EU-Vietnam free trade agreement Read More
The Norwegian government announced that Norway and Sweden agreed to set up a joint police station against cross-border crimes on Friday, 27 October 2023. “We must have control at the …
Norway and Sweden agrees to set up joint police station against cross-border crimes Read More
Denmark and the Philippines recently held a discussion on marine defense while the tension in the South China Sea (SCS) is ongoing, threatening the Philippines. The discussion was between Denmark …
Denmark and Philippines look forward to maritime defense cooperation and more Read More
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines signed a €60 million Green Economy Program, aiming to assist the Philippines in renewing its economy on Thursday, 26 October 2023 during the …
EU and Philippines sign €60 million Green Economy Program Read More
Denmark is seeking to “de-risk” its relationship with China as it has been “too dependent” on the country, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in an exclusive interview with Nikkei …
Denmark seeks to “de-risk” its relationship with China Read More
The Chinese government has cautioned Finland and Estonia about the ongoing investigation into damage to an undersea pipeline in the Baltic Sea. It comes after Finnish police revealed that a …
China cautions Finland and Estonia over pipeline investigation Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam with the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, and Thai Binh Province jointly held several workshops to create complete plans for the development and implementation of a …
Denmark and Vietnam held workshops for tackling lifestyle-related diseases Read More
A Norwegian Navy ship shadowed a Chinese container ship after accusations concerning damages to a gas pipeline in the Gulf of Finland. The Norwegian Navy observed the Chinese ship for …
Norwegian Navy shadows Chinese vessel after pipe damage Read More
Norway is planning to assist the Philippines in its training offshore wind workforce as many Norwegian stakeholders have their expertise in the energy and maritime sectors. According to the Norwegian …
Norway to assist Philippines in training offshore wind workforce Read More
Norway is eyeing expanding cooperation with the Philippines in the aquaculture and retail sector, according to Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas Lyster. The Ambassador shared with Manila Bulletin …
Norway eyes expanding ties with Philippines in aquaculture and retail sector Read More
China’s Vice President, Han Zheng, met with Jacob Wallenberg, Chair of the Board of Sweden-based Investor AB, in Beijing on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, Han stated that China’s …
Chinese VP meets board chair of Sweden-based Investor AB Read More
The Chinese ambassador to Norway, Hou Yue, paid a courtesy call to Norwegian State Secretary, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, the ambassador stated that China …
Chinese ambassador to Norway on courtesy call Read More
The Senior Advisor of Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership, Jørgen Hvid, talked about the green growth in the economic and industrial sectors ofVietnam. In an interview titled “Environment and Life: Green Growth …
Senior Advisor of Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership talks about green growth Read More
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Vo Van Hoan, hosted a reception on October 11 for Deputy Mayor of Tampere city of Finland, Ilkka Sasi, who …
Ho Chi Minh City and Tampere in good friendship Read More
The Philippines government is planning to reopen its embassy in Helsinki, Finland in 2024, aiming to strengthen relations between the two countries. According to the Philippine’s Vice President Sara Duterte, …
Philippines will reopen embassy in Finland Read More
AstraZeneca Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under the campaign named “Don’t Wait. Get Checked” last week. The campaign aims to screen 500,000 individuals …
AstraZeneca signs MoU with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to screen for lung cancer Read More
Chinese party leader, Li Xiaopeng, has been thrown out of the Communist Party. Li has been party secretary of the Communist Party for years, and was appointed Minister of Transport …
China’s Tranport Minister excluded from the Communist Party Read More