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Danish Ambassador to Indonesia highlighted the role of the shipping industry in supporting global trade and driving economic growth in the region and globally. Indonesia has a strategic role given …
Danish ambassador to Indonesia speaks at Jakarta School of Maritime Transportation Read More
The UNDP, the EU, and the government of Sweden have been working through the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance to support the country in developing multi-sectoral plans with concrete and ambitious …
UNDP, EU, Sweden stand by Cambodia Climate Change Alliance Read More
Taiwan will now also unveil a replica of the ‘Pillar of Shame’ as did artist Jens Galschiøt at the University of Oslo in Norway, to honour victims of the 1989 …
‘Pillar of Shame’ replica statue unveiled in Taiwan Read More
Sweden hopes to promote trade, innovation and sustainability in the Philippines, and the Swedish Embassy in the country explained these and other programmes lined up in an interview with Envoys …
Swedish Embassy’s priority programmes in the Philippines Read More
A US-based research organization has disclosed that Chinese ships shadowed and “interfered” with a Philippine government vessel doing research in the West Philippine Sea. AMTI said in a news report …
Chinese ships bothering Philippine and Norwegian ships Read More
Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, is currently on an official visit to Sweden, Denmark and Norway, which started on 29 May until 5 June 2022. The visit to the …
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister on official visit to Sweden, Denmark and Norway Read More
In Cambodia the Commerce Ministry has encouraged Swedish businessmen and investors to expand investment opportunities in Cambodia, and also expressed the readiness of the country to co-operate with Sweden for …
Swedes urged to invest more in Cambodia Read More
The first batch of a delivery of more than 1.2 million Moderna vaccines from Denmark arrived in Thailand on 26 May 2022. With this delivery, Denmark has reached its goal …
Denmark donates 1,266,000 Moderna-Spikevax vaccines to Thailand Read More
Norwegian expats in Taiwan were delighted to commemorate their National Day in true style after three years of lockdowns kept them from their annual celebrations. Their National Day parade was …
How Norwegians in Taiwan celebrated their National Day this May Read More
Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi of Vietnam met with Danish counterparts recently where he suggested that Denmark-Vietnam Friendship Association (DAVIFO) co-ordinate with relevant agencies to organize forums for young people of …
Denmark and Vietnam in people-to-people exchange Read More
The council of the EU decided last Tuesday to extend the framework for restrictive measures against cyber-attacks that threatened the EU until 18 May 2025. The latest crackdown by the …
Travel Ban for 2 Chinese nationals accused of cyber-attacks on the EU Read More
Swedish municipalities and regions terminate twinning agreements and other collaborations with Chinese counterparts at a rapid pace. In five years, almost half of all collaborations have been terminated or paused. …
More Swedish towns cancel twin-city agreements with China Read More
The Philippine Norway Business Council (PNBC) resumed its annual tradition of celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day on Friday the thirteenth of May. For the first time since 2019, a crowd of …
Philippines Norway Business Council resumes tradition of Norway’s Constitution Day Read More
When Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod recently spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, via the phone where issues were discussed to improve bilateral relations between the two countries. On …
Foreign Minister tells Denmark China is working for peace ‘in its own way’ Read More
Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, will engage seriously with Norway in an earnest effort towards the successful formation and management of its own sovereign wealth fund, Sarawak Premier Tan …
Malaysia’s Sarawak region to receive advice from Norway creating a sovereign wealth fund Read More
European Union leaders described Asia as a “theatre of tensions” last Thursday as the warned of the increasing assertiveness of China even as they called on Beijing to defend the …
The EU wants to take on a bigger role in Asia Read More
On Thursday the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod, held talks via the phone with China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, a news report said. Both sides …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds talks via phone with Chinese counterpart Read More
A summit was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, last week where Prime Minister Barendra Modi, met with four Nordic Prime Ministers from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe …
Five Scandinavian countries meet with India’s Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties Read More
The Finnish Business Chamber Corporate member, Aalto Executive Education Academy, invites you to join the free webinar “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Just another management fashion or a source of sustainable …
Finnish Business Council announces free Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with FinnCham Hong Kong and Aalto EE, Singapore Read More
The Thai ambassador to Finland, H.E. Ms. Chavanart Thangsumphant met with H.E. Mr. Jari Sinkari, Director General of Department for the Americas and Asia, Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 26 …
Thai and Finnish ambassadors meet to discuss and strengthen bilateral ties Read More
As Team Sweden in Vietnam is preparing ”Pioneer the possible” to take place in Ho Chi Minh City the 2-3 June, Ambassador Ann Mawe together with the Embassy team and their newly …
Team Sweden in Vietnam is preparing “Pioneer the possible” in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On 27 April, a court set up by the Myanmar State Administrative Council in Naypyitaw sentenced detained State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to an additional 5 years’ imprisonment. …
Statement by EU External Action on the latest sentencing of State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Ky Read More
Ambassador Grete Sillasen and Embassy staff are currently visiting Cebu and on 27 April, the Trade Council witnessed the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). The Embassy of Denmark in …
Danish delegation witnessed the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Read More
Earlier this week, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen together with a delegation from the large Norwegian energy company Equinor paid a visit to Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. The Norwegian …
Ambassador Løchen and delegation from Equinor discussed green transition in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen and a delegation of staff from the Embassy of Denmark are there days visiting Cebu. The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines shares that the …
Ambassador Sillasen and Embassy staff visits Cebu Read More
On 14 April, as previously reported by ScandAsia, a Swedish delegation visited Taiwan at which time it was proposed that they rename the Swedish Trade and Invest Council in Taipei …
‘House of Sweden’ in Taiwan symbolizes expansion of diplomatic work Read More
On 25 April, Denmark’s Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen presented The Letter of Credence to the King of Malaysia His Majesty Yang Di-Pertoan Agung, Sultan Abdullah of Pahang. The Embassy …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen presented The Letter of Credence to the King of Malaysia Read More
Cambodian national Kim Tol Tan has been appointed as the consular officer for Sweden’s newly opened ‘honorary consulate’ in the capital city, Phnom Penh, on 22 April 2022. Kim Tol …
Swedish honorary consulate opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Read More
On Earth Day, 22 April, the Embassy of Finland in Manila in partnership with the Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (PRCMO) organized a webinar on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Management: …
Finland and PRCMO organized webinar on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Management Read More
Last week, Denmark’’s Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen together with high management delegations from Copenhagen Infrastructure Copenhagen (CIP) and Vestas met with Vice Minister of MOIT Dand Hoang An …
CIP and Vestas high-level management met with the Vice Minister of MOIT in Vietnam Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen had a courtesy meeting with the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Panglima TNI Andika Perkasa. During the meeting, the …
Denmark and Indonesia discussed the importance of international defense cooperation Read More
Earlier this month, Norwegian People’s Aid – NPA/RENEW’s non-technical survey (NTS) team reached an important milestone when they visited the last accessible villages in Huong Hoa district and this marks …
NPA/RENEW’s NTS team has reached important milestone in Huong Hoa district Read More
The Food & Agriculture team from the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia visited Carlsberg Brewery Sdn Bhd during its first official trip to neighboring Malaysia. In a statement, the Embassy notes Carlsberg’s …
Danish Food & Agriculture team visited Carlsberg Brewery Sdn Bhd in Malaysia Read More
On 14 April, Denmark’s Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen participated in the launch of a Greening Cement Project in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The launch was also witnessed by …
Ambassador Christensen participated in launch of Greening Cement Project in Quang Ninh Read More
It is now easier for people from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to visit Vietnam and see what the country is known for. According to the news on Vietnamplus.vn the Ministry of Culture, …
Updated Vietnam entry requirements for Scandinavian visitors Read More
Big Pond Education invites Filipino teachers to the pilot run of their 1-week training on “Introduction to Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)” starting on April 25 – May 1, 2022. The Embassy of …
Big Pond Education invites Filipino teachers to Introduction to SEL Program by Silta Education Read More
On 18 April, Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen had a successful meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dato’ Sri Saifuddin bin Abdullah. The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur notes that …
Ambassador Morten Paulsen discussed bilateral ties between Norway and Malaysia Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia have strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden last week. Riots broke out in the country after the Quran was burned on 14 and …
Malaysia and Indonesia condemn burning of Quran in Sweden Read More
Malaysian citizens who have completed primary vaccinations with Sinovac can now receive an additional dose of Pfizer, which allows them to travel to Denmark, Iceland Norway and Sweden and other …
Additional Pfizer dose for Malaysian travellers to Scandinavian countries Read More
To discuss the ongoing peace-building process in the Bangsamoro region, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg recently met with BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila notes …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen, together with Minister Counselor for Food and Agriculture, Hanne Larsen, were invited to participate in a public hearing for Embassies hosted …
Danish delegation participated in public hearing for Embassies in Indonesia Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg visited the NGO Islamic Relief in Cotabato City to discuss the projects funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). …
Ambassador Thunborg and NGO Islamic Relief discussed SIDA funded projects in Cotabato City Read More
This week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen visited the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province Bandung to meet with West Java Governor, Ridwan Kamil. According to the Embassy of …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen visited Bandung to meet with West Java Governor Read More
A 12-member Swedish parliamentary delegation recently embarked on a five-day visit to Taiwan to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. The Swedish delegation met with President Tsai Ing-wen, Premier …
Swedish delegation proposes new name for Trade Office in Taipei Read More
On 13 April, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, UNDP, and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under MONRE jointly organized the official launch …
Official launching of Stockholm+50 National Consultations in Vietnam Read More
Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) promotes participation and empowerment of local women through ‘Women Saving Groups’ in villages in Southern Shan State in Myanmar. In a recent statement, the Embassy …
Denmark supports MIID in empowering women of the rural communities in Myanmar Read More
On 3 April, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam Country Director Jan Erik Støa attended an event to celebrate the International Mine Awareness Day held by Quang Tri Provincial Mine Action …
NPA Vietnam Country Director attended event in celebration of International Mine Awareness Day Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia visited Riau Islands to continue the discussion on how Denmark can support the green transition and sustainable waste management in the province as part …
Denmark visited Seven Clean Seas on Riau Islands to discuss green transition Read More
On 1 April, a delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi led by Ambassador Keijo Norvanto visited the Vietnam National University of Forestry, the Embassy informs. Ambassador Norvanto is the …
Finland fosters collaboration in forestry in Vietnam Read More
Last week, national staff from the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon joined the field monitoring visit of the UN-led LIFT project in Rakhine State and met different project partners and beneficiaries. …
Norway participated in field monitoring visit of the UN-lead LIFT project in Rakhine State Read More