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2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications

April 30, 2021August 23, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Ambassador Måwe shares photos with Ambassador-for-a-day Ms Tran Le Quynh Mai

April 29, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 23 April 2021 the Swedish Ambassador released a memo from ‘Ambassador for a day’ activity, as follow: This is an inspiring story from Ms Tran Le Quynh Mai, a …

Denmark / International relations / Norway / Singapore

First Danish F-35s land at Luke AFB for training with allies

April 29, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Royal Danish Air Force pilots delivered 26 April 2021 the first two RDAF F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Luke Air Force Base, April 13, 2021, in preparation of pilot …

Indonesia / International relations / Sweden

The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia extends its deepest condolences to the Indonesian Navy

April 29, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia extends its deepest condolences to the Indonesian Navy via a recent post on the Embassy’s Facebook page. The statement reads: The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia …

China / Denmark / Finland / International relations / Sweden

New study: Climate should be top priorities in Europe’s relationship with China

April 29, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Citizens of six European countries, including Denmark, believe climate and climate change should be top priorities in Europe’s relationship with China, media NordJyske reports. The study from YouGov, conducted on …

International relations / Thailand

The UN ESCAP 2021 aims for international development coordination to build back together

April 29, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

ESCAP, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, opened its 77th session in Bangkok with a strong call for strengthening multilateralism, international development coordination, and …

Finland / Hong Kong / International relations

Consul General Karanko visited Haustage boutique

April 29, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 23 April 2021 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Haustage sustainable lifestyle boutique at the K11 Art Mall today. She discussed sustainability and bringing Finnish more Finnish …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway supports UNDP Vietnam in improving life quality for disables

April 29, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe attended Workshop “Opportunities, challenges and solutions to promote political rights of Persons with disabilities in Vietnam” organized by CEPEW …

China / Denmark / International relations / Philippines

Danish Ambassador to the Philippines propose rules-based tack in settling WPS row

April 29, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to a recent article published by local media, The Manila Times, the Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen has proposed a rules-based approach to settle the West Philippine …

International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden

Sweden, Norway shared Nordic values with Universiti Malaya and Asia Europe Institute

April 29, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Two Nordic nations shared perspectives on the Nordic Model with Universiti Malaya and the Asia Europe Institute today, 20 April 2021. Ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Ambassador Roset talked about joint values, …

Swedish Ambassador discuss upcoming programs with Transport Minister of Malaysia

April 28, 2021August 24, 2023 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to local media The Star, Swedish ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong have discussed two upcoming programs that would be jointly organized by …

General news / International relations

The EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific focuses on Post-Pandemic Recovery

April 25, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The EU and its Member States have long enjoyed a broad and comprehensive relationship with its partners in the Indo-Pacific, a region spanning from the east coast of Africa to …

China / Finland / International relations

Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi led Team Finland to visit Wuxi

April 25, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 21 April 2021 the winter sport and education business delegates of Team Finland China visited Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The delegation, lead by Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi, was welcomed …

China / Denmark / General news / Indonesia / International relations / Singapore / Vietnam

Nordic and Asian countries for virtual climate summit, but what is it all about?

April 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The President of the United States, Joe Biden is these days hosting a climate summit with the participation of 40 different leaders – including leaders of Denmark, Norway, Indonesia, Singapore, …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden

EU imposes sanctions 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies in Myanmar

April 23, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

19 April 2021 The EU approves sanctions targeting individuals and military-controlled entities, announced in the European Council’s press statement. The EU Council on 19 April 2021 decided to sanction 10 …

China / Finland / International relations

Team Finland China business delegations visited Nanjing

April 23, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Finland and Nanjing have ongoing significant cooperation in many areas, including in sustainable city development in the form of the Nanjing Sino-Finnish Centre designed by Finnish PES Architects. On 20 …

Business in Asia / International relations / Norway / Oil and Gas, Mining / Thailand

Aibel Thailand completed record breaking project

April 23, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 7 April, two years after the first cut for the construction, the giant MSF module for the Johan Sverdrup P2 platform left Aibel’s yard in Thailand, and is now …

China / International relations / IT Telecom / Sweden

Swedish court to hear Huawei’s case against 5G ban

April 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, the administrative court in Stockholm began hearing arguments in the case concerning the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)s decision to ban Huawei’s products from being used in …

China / Finland / International relations

China Cultural Centre to open in Finland

April 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

The Finnish government has adopted a decree bringing into force the establishment of a China Cultural Center in Finland, local media Foreigner.fi reports. The purpose of the China Cultural …

General news / International relations / Norway / Singapore

Join the celebration of The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore’s official launch 1 June

April 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore is welcoming everyone to join their official launch on 1 June with a reception at HUONE Singapore from 5-7 pm. The launch will feature …

Business in Asia / Denmark / International relations / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV

April 23, 2021May 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …

International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish embassy and International IDEA hosted Democracy Talks in Manila

April 23, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 April 2021 the embassy of Sweden in Manila released a memo from December 2020, the Embassy of Sweden and International IDEA held Democracy Talks in Manila to discuss …

Business in Asia / International relations / Sustainability / Sweden / Vietnam

Embassy of Sweden, UNDP Vietnam host ‘The Responsible Business Week’

April 21, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

To Celebrate the Earth Day 2021 on 22 April, UNDP Vietnam and Sweden embassy are hosting the Responsible Business Week from 19-25 April. The Swedish embassy says, the week aims …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Healthcare / International relations

ECMOHO collaborates with Royal Danish Consulate General to Strengthen Danish Exports among Chinese Consumers

April 21, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

ECMOHO Limited a leading integrated solution provider in the non-medical health and wellness market in China, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Royal Danish …

Finland / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn received Letters of Credence from Swedish and Finnish ambassadors

April 21, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 19 April 2021, H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl presented to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua the Letters of Credence accrediting him as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations / Myanmar

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra features music from Denmark

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s Family Fun Day Concert: Let’s tour the world: II on 24 April in Kuala Lumpur will take the audience on a voyage around the world, performing …

China / Denmark / General news / Healthcare / International relations

Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …

China / Denmark / General news / International relations

Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog stand

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog cart (pølsevogn) at the embassy’s yard in Beijing on 16 April with the following update: …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard participated Novo Nordisk Thailand’s annual company meeting

April 21, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard gave a presentation at Novo Nordisk’s Annual Company Meeting where 180 employees of Novo Nordisk Thailand participated. The presentation highlighted Danish values and how the …

China / Denmark / International relations

Danish artist invited to exhibit his art in China

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish artist Ole Aakjær only discovered his passion for watercolor art seven years ago and now he has been invited to exhibit his art in China – something he …

China / International relations / Sweden / Trading & Logistics

China has major economic interests in Sweden but trade is not unproblematic

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

China has major economic interests in Sweden, mainly in strategic industries in western Sweden. According to China expert, it is not unproblematic and can affect Sweden’s ability to talk freely …

Denmark / General news / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Thailand

Denmark is opening up for travel from Thailand, Singapore, and parts of the Nordic Region

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 3 Comments.

For several months the whole world has been a red zone according to The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel guidelines which means that all travel from Denmark is discouraged. …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden

TNCC webinar: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage

April 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar covering: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage on 26 April. More about the webinar: In …

Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind

April 20, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …

China / Denmark / International relations / Philippines

The Philippines seeks to obtain ‘leftover’ COVID-19 vaccines from Denmark

April 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Philippines is seeking to obtain the Covid-19 vaccines leftovers particularly from Denmark that has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Manila Bulletin reports. According to a tweet on …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway continue to support Vietnam in ending gender biased sex selection

April 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Norway together with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has again strongly asserted their commitment and desire to work and support Vietnam in ending gender-biased sex selection (GBSS), local media Vietnam …

International relations / Myanmar / Sweden

The Swedish embassy follows the case of the arrest of anti-coup activist in Myanmar

April 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to media The Globe and Mail, The Swedish embassy in Myanmar said it was following the case of prominent anti-coup activist Wai Moe Naing’s recent arrest in Myanmar. Wai …

Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Danish embassy flooded with kids paintings from the Denmark in Your Eyes 2021 contest

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 April 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Vietnam announced: We are very happy at the Danish Embassy! The Denmark in Your Eyes 2021 Contest has received more than …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / Entrepreneurship / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Jacob Wallenberg returns to speak at Swedcham’s APAC webinar

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 8 April 2021 the TSCC released photos from 1994 when Jacob Wallenberg visited Thailand and was a guest speaker at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Jacob Wallenberg is Chair …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / Hong Kong / International relations / Sustainability

Meet FinnCham HK’s monthly sustainable dialogue comitees

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 15 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduced Sustainable committee member, starting with the Chairperson of the team, the statement read: We at FinnCham HK would like to …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norwegian embassy in Hanoi welcomed the winner of Ambassador for a day campaign

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 17 April 2021 the Norwegian embassy released “Ambassador for a day” activity with the winner, Ms Do Quyen. “This week, we had a hectic but very interesting day with …

Education / Finland / International relations / Services / Thailand / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime

Ambassador Järviaho met President of the Senate of Thailand

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 April 2021 the Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho was honored to pay a courtesy call to Professor Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate of Thailand. Deputy Head of …

Cambodia / Denmark / International relations / Services / Thailand

Consulate of Denmark in Phnom Penh temporary close until 28 April

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 16 April 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok announced Phnom Penh consulate temporarily closed for in-person attendance until 28 April 2021 due to lockdown in Cambodia. The consulate …

International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Norwegian Honorary consulate and team visited Sabah

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 14 April 2021 the Norwegian embassy released a thank you note from a visit to Sabah, that read: Norway is proud to have an honorary consulate in Kota Kinabalu …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / International relations

Finnish Health Technology meeting hosted in Shanghai

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 16 April 2021 the Finnish Health Technology Reception was held at the residence of the Consul General in Shanghai. Several Finnish health tech companies displayed their expertise at the …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden

Nordic embassies again urge Myanmar army to stop killing and restore internet

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 15 April 2021 the Nordic embassies in Myanmar released a joint statement, signed by Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, that read: During this year’s Thingyan holiday, which is a …

Construction, infrastructure / Education / Finland / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Malaysia / Philippines

Finland discussed how to expand cooperation with the Philippines

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

On 14 April 2021 the Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Finnish Ambassador to Manila Juha Pyykkö met to discuss ways on how the Philippines and Finland can expand their …

Entrepreneurship / International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnam Youth Theater will stage Norwegian play writer Henrik Ibsen

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 April 2021, Norwegian Ambassador Løchen had a good meeting with Vice Director of the Youth Theater Mr Nguyen Si Tien and his team. Ambassador Løchen said “We look …

International relations / Laos / Norway / Vietnam

Norway participated in the UN Security Council on Mine Action

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 8 April 2021 the Norwegian Embassy released a thank you note, that read: Congratulations to Vietnam and its newly appointed Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on the success of …

International relations / Norway / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Get ready for Singapore Maritime Week on 19-23 April

April 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 16 April 2021 The Norwegian embassy in Singapore says “Gearing up for Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) Singapore and Norway are Ocean Partners” According to the NBAS, the Norwegian maritime …