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Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen will co-host the Digital Press Meeting on the Grand Opening of the MUNCH museum together with Director of MUNCH Museum, Stein Olav Henrichsen. The …
Ambassador Løchen to co-host Digital Press Meeting on Grand Opening of MUNCH museum Read More
Sweden together with the other partners in the Capacity Development Partnership Fund (CDPF), EU, USAID, GPE, and UNICEF have financed home learning packages to every Grade 1 and Grade 2 …
Sweden, EU and partners finance home learning packages for Cambodian children Read More
In celebration of 75 Years of Denmark-Philippines Diplomatic Relations on 28 September, the anniversary logo lit up at the SM Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City. The Embassy of …
Denmark-Philippines anniversary logo lid up in Pasay City Read More
On Sunday 26 Sept, YBhg. Datuk Seri Hj. Mahadi Che Ngah, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur with HE Dr. Joachim Bergström, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia participated in the Plogging activity around …
Ambassador Joachim Bergström went Plogging in Malaysia in conjunction with World River Day Read More
An Art show shining a spotlight on women in Cambodia featuring short but powerful videos was recently exhibited at the FT Gallery in the Factory Phnom Penh as part of …
EU and DanChurchAid sponsors campaign for women’s rights in Cambodia Read More
On 28 September, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines celebrated the establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and the Philippines exactly 75 years ago to the date. According to the Embassy, …
Tillykke Denmark – Mabuhay Philippines on 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations Read More
UNDP, with support from the Government of Sweden, is launching “Getting the Story – Reporting Business and Human Rights: A handbook for journalists, communicators, and campaigners” on 30 September. The …
UNDP launches new handbook with support from Sweden Read More
The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) published on Monday its National Security Overview report. According to Supo, Finland has continuously been a target for cyber espionage by authoritarian states …
Finland continues to be a cyberespionage target for China Read More
Recently, Ambassador Gui Congyou visited the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Rydberg and said his goodbyes, the Embassy of China in Sweden reports. During the visit, Ambassador Gui Congyou said …
China’s Ambassador visited Cabinet Secretary Rydberg and said goodbye Read More
On 27 September, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar welcomed the Embassy’s new head of mission, Mr. Anders Graugaard who recently arrived in Myanmar ready to take the helm of the Danish …
Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar welcomes new Head of Missions Read More
China is changing its ambassador to Sweden and the current Ambassador Gui Congyou left his post on 24 September, according to information obtained by local Swedish media Ekot. Ekot writes that …
China’s Ambassador to Sweden is leaving his post Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi affirmed its commitment to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology. Sweden remains one of the most …
Sweden looks to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology Read More
On 22 September, Finland’s Consul General to China, Pasi Hellman participated in Nurminen Logistics business seminar in Shanghai, China, where the Consul General delivered opening remarks. According to the Consulate General …
Consul General Pasi Hellman delivered speech about logistic service between Finland and China Read More
Along with other Philippine Green Building Council partners, Denmarks Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen presented Denmark’s initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainable cities during Episode 7 of the Green Building Conference …
Ambassador Sillasen presented Denmark’s initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainable cities Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia has entered into an agreement to support arts and culture through Cambodian Living Arts, according to this announcement. The Embassy states that the …
Embassy of Sweden supports arts and culture through Cambodian Living Arts Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur will host a virtual discussion forum on the topic of “Strengthening Women’s Participation in Society” on Wednesday 29 September at 3:00 PM. The event will …
Finland to host discussion forum on ‘Strengthening Women’s Participation in Society” in Malaysia Read More
The politically unbiased Swedish think tank Frivärld urges the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to summon the Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, Gui Congyou, for, at least, an apology for the threatening …
Swedish think tank demands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take action against Chinese threats Read More
In connection with the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar recalled the UN Secretary General’s call for a global ceasefire while the Royal Norwegian Embassy in …
Denmark and Norway mark International Day of Peace in Myanmar Read More
The Chinese government has donated a shipment of the country’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines for United Nations Peacekeeping personnel, which arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark on 20 September, China Daily Reports. Zhang Maoyu, deputy …
Chinese donation of covid-19 vaccines for UN peacekeepers arrive in Denmark Read More
On 17 September, Denmarks Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen paid a courtesy call to H.E. the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh. According to the Embassy …
Denmark and Vietnam discussed bilateral cooperation Read More
Last week, Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman participated in the Shanghai Consuls General Charity Tennis tournament which aimed at raising funds to cover two children’s heart surgery, The Consulate General of …
Finland’s Consulate General helps raise funds for Heart to Heart in Shanghai Read More
Between 26 August to 16 September, VnExpress Hope Foundation organized a campaign inviting participants to post articles, photos, and videos on home workouts to raise funds for Medicine packages for …
Ambassador Ann Måwe helped raise funds for Covid-19 campaign in Vietnam Read More
Several European countries have recently opened up for all foreign seafarers to be vaccinated either at ports or airports and now Norway will follow suit and offer vaccines to all …
Norway to vaccinate all foreign seafarers in Norwegian ports Read More
On 16 September, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) had the honor of hosting his Excellency Ambassador Le Hong Lam and Counsellor Nguyen Luong Giang in Oslo, the organization writes in a recent article. NPA Secretary …
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway visits NPA Head Office in Oslo Read More
This year Helsinki and Beijing celebrate the 15th anniversary of sister-city relations. The two capitals became sister cities in 2006 intending to promote cultural and commercial ties and have since …
Helsinki mayor sees continuous friendship and cooperation with sister city Beijing Read More
Indonesia has eased entry restrictions so it is now possible to apply for a business visa, according to the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia. The Embassy notes that it is still …
Indonesia ease entry restrictions – now possible to apply for a business visa Read More
On 15 September, The Embassy of Denmark in China introduced a newly built museum, The Hans Christian Andersen House, to Chinese audiences via a press conference in Beijing, Global Times reports. The …
Denmark launched H.C Andersen museum virtual tour for Chinese tourists Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila affirmed that the country supports UNICEF’s call to safely reopen schools in low-risk areas of the Philippines. According to the statement, …
Sweden supports UNICEF’s call to safely reopen schools in low-risk areas of the Philippines Read More
On 16 September, Finnish Ambassador Jari Sinkari together with Business Finland in Jakarta attended the launch of the new Nokia 5G Experience Centre in Surabaya, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta reports. …
Ambassador Jari Sinkari attended the launch of Nokia 5G Experience Centre in Surabaya Read More
Consul General Pasi Hellman recently visited Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, where he spoke to local news on prospects for Zhejiang-Finland collaboration. According to Consul General Pasi Hellman, …
Consul General Pasi Hellman on prospects for Zhejiang-Finland collaboration Read More
Plogging is exercise and caring for the environment all in one and in connection with World Cleanup Day today 17 September, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe highlights Team Sweden’s efforts to …
Team Sweden has been ‘Plogging for the Planet’ in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta will start their Democracy Talks series with Gustav Dahlin, Deputy Head of Mission, First Secretary, Political and Consular Affairs at the Embassy on 20 September. The …
Sweden host Democracy Talks with Indonesian Journalist Febriana Firdaus Read More
The Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand (SWAT) organized an online Roundtable Workshop for their Plastic Footprint Reduction Project on 9 September 2021 in collaboration with SEA circular, an initiative of the …
Thai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will close on November 30, 2021, but the diplomatic relations between Sweden and Cambodia will continue, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh …
Sweden’s good relations with Cambodia to continue in new forms Read More
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta, the British Embassy in Jakarta, and the Embassy of Italy in Jakarta recently announced …
FPCI, Sweden, and partners announce winners of Climate Change Video Competition Read More
Outbound overseas exchange programs and internships were in March 2020 suspended by the Ministry of Education (MOE) due to the pandemic, but Singaporean students will soon be able to travel …
Singaporean students will soon be able to travel to countries such as Sweden and China Read More
The Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue recently paid an official visit to Finland to promote the Vietnam – Finland traditional friendship …
Vietnamese NA Chairman meets with Finnish leaders and businesses during Finland visit Read More
According to a statement issued by Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry on 10 September, the country has decided to end an agreement with Norway on cooperation to reduce emissions from deforestation due …
Indonesia ends cooperation to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation with Norway Read More
China’s Ambassador to Sweden Gui Congyou has in a letter criticized a statement made by the chairman of the Riksdag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Kenneth G Forslund in support of Lithuania, …
China’s ambassador criticizes Sweden over support for Taiwan Read More
This year marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Denmark established on 28 September 1946 and the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy in Denmark are …
The Philippines and Denmark continue anniversary celebrations all through September Read More
On 8 September, Finnish Ambassador Sami Leino attended a virtual meeting with President Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai and a team of the top management in the Federation of …
Ambassador Sami Leino and FMM discussed potential collaboration during a virtual meeting Read More
On 8 September, Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen shared Denmark’s contribution to food waste reduction during the official launch of GRASP 2030, which is an initiative led by Indonesia Business Council …
Denmark supports Indonesia in achieving sustainable business practices and green goals Read More
To mark International Literacy Day, which is celebrated annually worldwide on 8 September, the Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar affirmed Norway’s commitment to supporting young people’s access to education in Myanmar …
Norway continues to support young people’s access to education in Myanmar Read More
The Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue will pay an official visit to Finland from September 10-11 at the invitation of Speaker …
Vietnamese Legislator’s Finland visit expected to boost Vietnam-Finland bilateral relations Read More
Indonesia has joined Novo Nordisk and partners in the global Changing Diabetes® in Children partnership to support children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) in the country, the Jakarta Post reports. …
Indonesia joins Novo Nordisk and partners in the global Changing Diabetes® in Children partnership Read More
In a recent press release, Finland’s Foreign Ministry recently introduced Finland’s new Honorary Consul Timo Järvinen who was appointed as the first Honorary Consul of Finland to Phnom Penh, with jurisdiction …
Introducing Finland’s new Honorary Consul to Cambodia Timo Järvinen Read More
The EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce invites you to Biztalk with KSK Land on the topic of Placemaking in an Urban Setting Post-Pandemic on 14 September. More about the event: Since …
EuroCham Malaysia invites to Biztalk with KSK Land: Placemaking in an urban setting post-pandemic Read More
The new Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, Annika Thunborg has arrived in Manila, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila announced on 2 September. In the statement, Ambassador Annika Thunborg said that she …
New Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines arrives in Manila Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomed their new Head Of Missions, Ambassador Harald Fries to the city-state. Prior to arriving in Singapore, Ambassador Harald Fries was the …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes new Ambassador Harald Fries Read More
Retired Chief District Judge Richard Rokmat Magnus has been appointed as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, according to this press release. He was presented with the Letters …
Mr. Richard Rokmat Magnus appointed as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland Read More