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The Philippine’s Defense Chief shared on Thursday, 20 July 2023, that China’s threat to invade Taiwan has been closely monitored by his team on a daily basis. “We really have …
Philippines closely monitors threat of China invasion of Taiwan Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, recently had a meeting with the representatives of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Davao Chamber). The Davao Chamber …
Danish Ambassador to Philippines meets with Davao Chamber representatives Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard, and his team recently had a meeting with Deputy Permanent Secretary,Thalearngsak Petchsuwan, and the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to …
Thailand and Denmark takes first step to collaborate on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin made a visit to Palau where he had the opportunity to meet with high-level partners and discuss cooperation. Mainly, the areas …
Danish Ambassador to Philippines discuss cooperation with high-level partners Read More
EU and China must continue to be partners, but the EU must be less dependent on China in critical areas. This is the conclusion of EU leaders on Friday, June …
EU countries will continue China trade but reduce dependence Read More
A man set fire to pages of the Quran outside Stockholm’s main mosque on Wednesday, June 28. The burning caused an instant condemnation from Turkey, which is holding up Sweden’s …
Man sets fire to Quran outside Stockholm Mosque Read More
The bilateral relationship between Denmark and the Philippines was celebrated during the Denmark Day 2023 celebration held at the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila. On the occasion, the Danish Ambassador …
Denmark celebrates ties with Philippines Read More
A UN expert has emphasized the need for a fundamental reconsideration of the global approach to the crisis in Myanmar. Thomas Andrews, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human …
UN expert urges global reconsideration of Myanmar crisis Read More
Malaysia will take action against U.S. tech giant Meta over its refusal to comply with the country’s rules. The country’s communications regulator said Friday, June 23. Despite requests for cooperation, …
Malaysia to act against Meta Read More
Stricter security checks will be conducted on dual citizens or people with links to foreign countries who apply for sensitive jobs. The head of the Swedish Security Service announced Tuesday, …
Sweden to increase security checks for dual-citizens Read More
Denmark and Vietnam in collaboration with the American Polytechnic College (APC) recently held a job fair aiming to enhance more opportunities for students in the green creative industry. The event …
Denmark and Vietnam hold job fair to enhance opportunities for students in green industry Read More
On Monday, June 19, representatives of Myanmar and their neighboring country will meet in Thailand to discuss the crisis in the country. This is due to the turmoil in Myanmar …
Thailand criticized for hosting meeting to discuss military-ruled Myanmar Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Oslo has sought an agreement with Norway on recognition of Philippine-issued seafarers certificates, according to the Manila Bulletin. The Philippine’s Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) recently …
More opportunities to be available for Filipino seafarers in Norway Read More
After arriving to the Philippines for his first posting as Ambassador, Christian Halaas Lyster could immediately conclude that the ties between his host country and Norway are very strong and …
Ambassador debut and Southeast Asia return for Norway’s Christian Lyster Read More
Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti, Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam on Friday, 16 June 2023 in Hanoi. At …
Vietnam promotes cooperation with EU Read More
10 Chinese warplanes crossed the border at the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, June 11. This is stated by the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense according to the news agency Reuters. Taiwan’s …
Chinese military jets cross Taiwanese border again Read More
Team Sweden has applauded some of its major firms in the Philippines for pioneering the green energy and industrial transition. Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, Annika Thunborg, made this remark …
Sweden praises companies in Philippines for pioneering in green transition Read More
Sweden will allow NATO to base troops on its territory even before the country formally joins the defense alliance. The prime minister and defense minister said on Friday, June 9. …
NATO may base troops in Sweden before they join Read More
Experts said at the Vietnam ESG Investor Conference in Ho Chi Minh City that Vietnam businesses must implement their “sustainable and responsible corporate behavior” in order to expand exports to …
Vietnam businesses must implement green practices to expand export to EU Read More
A seminar, “Norway-Vietnam: Strengthening Cooperation in Marine Aquaculture” was held in Nha Trang city, Vietnam on Monday, 5 June 2023 to promote further cooperation in the fishery sector as both …
Norway and Vietnam promote marine aquaculture cooperation Read More
Estonia opened its embassy’s new premises as well as a trade and business hub in Singapore on Monday, June 5. The new business hub will serve as a gateway for …
Estonia opens business hub in Singapore Read More
Hundreds of people protested against the new anti-terror legislation in Stockholm on Sunday, June 4. The new law was passed to address Turkey’s opposition to Sweden joining NATO. The demonstration …
Hundreds protested Sweden’s new anti-terror laws Read More
Sweden and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Concerning Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Materiel on Saturday, 3 June 2023 at the sidelines of the 20th …
Sweden and Philippines sign MOU on defense material acquisition Read More
China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia this month. Among other countries invited are North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States. The drill …
China joins Indonesia’s multilateral naval drills despite tension Read More
Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, joined the other twelve founding countries of the Group of Friends of the 1982 United Nations Convention on …
Vietnam joins UNCLOS Group of Friends conference in US Read More
China will be a topic at the informal NATO summit in Oslo this week. This is what Norwegian Foreign Minister, Anniken Huitfeldt, told NRK. “Not because we want to isolate …
China is one of the main topics at the NATO summit Read More
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged caution in the Taiwan Strait’s tension in his speech during the Stockholm China Forum on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, saying it can also affect …
Swedish PM says tension in Taiwan Strait also affects Europe Read More
The Philippines Ambassador to Oslo, Norway, Enrico Fos, recently met with International Organization for Migrants (IOM) Chief of Mission, Fumiko Nagano, to discuss collaborations in implementing rights and conditions for …
Philippines and Norway to collaborate in advancing migrant workers welfare Read More
A Myanmar government team visited Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh on Thursday, May 26. The visit is supposedly a part of a proposed deportation scheme. Most of the refugees have …
Myanmar delegation visits Rohingya camps for deportation scheme Read More
The Philippines is ready to resume negotiating about the free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), reassured Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. …
Philippines reassures its readiness to resume free trade negotiations with EU Read More
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told foreign correspondents in Oslo on Monday, May 22, that NATO’s summit in July should give approval for Sweden to become a member of …
Sweden should be admitted to NATO in July according to Norway’s PM Read More
Two members of the Swedish parliament have urged the government and the EU to provide military support to Taiwan. Swedish lawmaker Joar Forssell of the Liberals told SVT on Saturday, …
Swedish legislators urge the government to back Taiwan’s militarily Read More
Sweden’s foreign trade ministry urged the European Union (EU) and the Philippines to resume their negotiations for a free trade agreement, according to Phil Star. “They have not been finalized, …
Sweden urges negotiations for EU-Philippines free trade agreement to resume Read More
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with the Swedish parliamentary delegation at the Presidential Office on Thursday, May 18. After the meeting the President said that she hopes members of the …
Taiwanese President meets with Swedish delegation Read More
A Swedish parliamentary delegation including Markus Wiechel, Sara Gille, Nima Gholam Ali Pour, and Rasmus Giertz arrived in Taiwan for a six-day official visit. According to Taiwan News, the delegation’s …
Swedish lawmakers arrives in Taiwan for official visit Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, attended the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm, Sweden organized by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and High Representative of …
Vietnam attends EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Sweden Read More
Norwegians will no longer have to apply for a visa to China if they are going to stay in the country for no more than six days, and are traveling …
Norwegians get 144 hours of visa-free entry to China Read More
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang said China and Norway need to jointly promote trade liberalization on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Qin is currently in Europe for a three-nation trip. He …
China and Norway need to promote trade liberalization, says Chinese foreign minister Read More
The Danish Royal Court announced that the upcoming official visit of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway to Denmark will occur on 16-17 June 2023. Their royal highnesses will …
Norwegian royals to visit Denmark in June Read More
Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently had a meeting in Hanoi on 9 May 2023 to discuss potential …
Vietnam eyes to expand trade and investment cooperation with Sweden Read More
The crisis in Myanmar is the key issue during the May 9-11 ASEAN summit in Indonesia. This summit is the first of two to be held in Indonesia this year. …
Myanmar crisis dominates ASEAN leaders’ summit Read More
Penang-born Datuk Lio Chee Yeong has been officially appointed as the honorary consul of Norway in Penang, Malaysia. The ceremony was held simultaneously with the announcement of the opening of …
Newly-appointed honorary consul to strengthen ties between Norway and Penang Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang will pay official trips to three European nations from May 8 to 12, Beijing announced on Monday. The spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said in …
Norway among key stops on Chinese foreign minister’s European tour Read More
Director General of Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiation, Mrs. Auramon Supthaweethum, said the country aims to conclude three deals with international partners by 2024 including the free-trade agreement (FTA) with …
Thailand aims to conclude three deals with internationals by 2024 Read More
The EU proposes to introduce sanctions against Chinese companies that support Russia. This is according to documents about a new sanctions package that the Financial Times has come in possession …
EU proposes sanctions against Chinese companies Read More
Increasing numbers of Danish companies are interested in investing in the food and agri-business industries in the Philippines. According to Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo M. Herrera-Lim, Arla Foods, the …
Denmark aims to invest more in agri-business industries in Philippines Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Mellbin has urged the Philippines’s Department of Energy (DOE) to implement policies that will ensure the availability of Filipino talents in the wind …
Denmark urges Philippines to implement policies for talents in wind energy sector Read More
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang and the Norwegian State Secretary Erling Rimestad co -chaired on March 1, 2023 in Hanoi the 9th political consultation …
The 9th political consultation between Vietnam and Norway Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) based in the Philippines and its international partners launched the new program, “Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP)” joining the …
Asian Development Bank and its international partners launch new program to fight climate change Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang is visiting Myanmar. Here he has met the top leader of the military junta, General Min Aung Hlaing, in the capital Naypyitaw, TT reports. On …
The Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs is visiting Myanmar Read More