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Nordic ambassadors visited Chiangmai governor and CM University

March 19, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On Monday 15 March 2021 the Nordic ambassadors paid a joint visit to the Governor of Chiang Mai province and Chiangmai University. In joint Nordic cooperation, Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen, …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss green agenda

March 19, 2021July 19, 2022 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 16 March 2021 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss and continue the shared green agenda. Dr. Piyakasat Suksathit and Dr. Ratchada Kongsatyaipat, gave …

Cambodia / General news / International relations / Sweden

Cambodian Ex-Senator gets pardon while living in self-exile in Sweden

March 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Cambodian Thak Lany, a former Senator from the former Sam Rainsy Party has recently been pardoned by acting head of state Say Chhum, following a request from Cambodia’s Prime Minister …

China / General news / Healthcare / Indonesia / International relations / Norway

China eases visa policy for receivers of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines

March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

As part of efforts to attract international travelers to China under strict epidemic prevention measures, Chinese embassies in at least 20 countries including Norway and Indonesia have recently started offering …

Education / Finland / International relations / Vietnam

Ambassador Kahiluoto visited Vietnamese Journalist Associations office

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

Professor Kaarle Nordenstreng author of the ‘history of the International Organisation of Journalists (IOJ)’ was recognized at the Vietnamese Journalist Associations in Hanoi on Tuesday 9 March 2021. The Finnish …

China / Denmark / General news / Hong Kong / International relations

China answers back to Denmark’s criticism over Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system

March 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Denmark and Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod should not interfere in China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system, states the Chinese Embassy in Denmark through a recently published statement. The …

Denmark / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic ambassadors discussed women empowerment initiatives with Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo

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

On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E.Harald Fries joined Vice President Leni Robredo and other European ambassadors in a working luncheon hosted by Ambassador Alain Gaschen …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Manufacturing

Surveillance equipment from controversial Chinese company is used in Denmark

March 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Chinese company Hikvision supplies surveillance equipment to several public institutes in Denmark but according to US-based think tank Freedom House and the US government, the company’s equipment is involved …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / Denmark / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard and the team visited SKOV A/S Asia HQ in Bangkok

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark and Thailand have a long history of collaboration within agriculture and there is high demand for quality equipment and services from Denmark that can support the increasing production and …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Hospitality / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore opens bubble hotel for business travelers

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Singapore is opening the first corona-friendly business hotel that allows people to work in the same room and business travelers to hold face-to-face meetings. International business travel is still discouraged …

Community news / Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Danish singer Michael Falch: My heart is 8500 km away in Thailand

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danish singer Michael Falch talks to Danish daily BT about his recently published book, written during the pandemic, and in the book, he opens up about his life and health …

International relations / Norway / Transportation, maritime

Norway tighten entry restriction to limit the risk of imported infections

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Government of Norway announced on 15 March 2021: In order to limit the risk of infections imported from abroad, the government further tightened non-Norwegian citizens’ entitlement to enter Norway. Read …

International relations / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian embassy Bangkok welcomed Ambassador for a day winner

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On International Women’s Day 8 March 2021 Kuhn Nee (19) from Narathivas had the opportunity to be ambassador for a day at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok. The program activities …

China / International relations / Norway / Trading & Logistics

China and Norway aim to complete free trade agreement negotiations

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

China and Norway moved closer to an agreement on the two nations’ Free Trade agreement during a recent video conference between their chief trade negotiators, China Briefing reports. China and …

Healthcare / International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) visited Norwegian residence

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 9 March 2021 the Norwegian embassy hosted a discussion with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) and representatives from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. …

Business in Asia / Finland / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Singapore

Nordic Innovation House welcomes Connected Finland to Singapore

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Connected Finland, the Finnish company develops and manufactures low power, ultra low cost Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for smart buildings and facility management, utilising the global, seamless Sigfox 0G …

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

TSCC welcomes new member Epiroc Thailand

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 March 2021 the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce team visited Epiroc in the morning to meet Khun Somnath Dutta Majumdar, Managing Director at Epiroc N. South East Asia. …

Community news / Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Vietnamese boat refugee celebrates 40 years of employment at Danish company

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

Friday 12 March 2021 marked the 40-year anniversary of Vietnamese boat refugee Nga Thi Van Doan’s employment at Danish Elvstrøm Sails A/S. Her employment was also the South Jutland sailmakers …

Denmark / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Transportation, maritime

Philippines built Fjord FSTR sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

A Danish-commissioned high-speed ferry, Fjord FSTR, sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark on 5 March 2021. Fjord Line, a Danish shipping company, commissioned Austal Philippines to build the 109-meter …

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Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …

Business in Asia / China / General news / International relations / Norway

Norway’s wealth fund to examine whether firms are using forced Xinjiang labor

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Norway’s wealth fund is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund and operates under ethical guidelines set by parliament. According to the fund’s ethics watchdog, the $1.3 trillion wealth fund is …

Cambodia / Entrepreneurship / International relations / Laos / Norway / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Norwegian MFA invites to women empowering discussion

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Join Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Anita Nergaard and H.E. Morten Høglund Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN among others as they discuss on “Empowering Women: UN Year of the Creative Economy”. …

Healthcare / Indonesia / International relations / Norway

Norwegian Ambassador in Indonesia: The vaccine offers hope, we can not afford to leave the poor behind

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Jakarta Post recently published an opinion piece by Vegard Kaale, the Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste. As Indonesia recently received the country’s first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines, the …

International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Young, inspiring Vietnamese ladies invited to be “Ambassador for a day”

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 8 March 2021, the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi announced: Do you want to be an Ambassador for a day and learn about her work at a foreign embassy in …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / International relations

“Team Finland for You” event gathered around 30 Finnish companies

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 8 March 2021 different Team Finland Shanghai actors gathered at the Consul General’s residence to introduce their network and services, thematic priorities and plans for the coming year to …

Business in Asia / International relations / Sweden / Trading & Logistics / Vietnam

Free trade agreement pushes up Vietnam’s exports to Sweden

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

According to the Vietnamese Trade Office in Sweden, Vietnam is greatly benefiting from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and it has helped promote trade between Vietnam and Sweden. In …

China / Finland / General news / International relations / Thailand

Finland sees sharp decrease in Schengen Visa Applications from China in 2020

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Finnish consulate in Beijing processed 81 percent fewer applications for a Schengen visa in 2020, while those submitted at The Finnish consulate in Shanghai declined by 77 during last …

China / Denmark / International relations / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime

China-Europe train departed Xi’an on maiden trip to Denmark

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 6 March, the first China-Europe train departed Xi’an, headed for Denmark. The service includes a sea leg, covering the Baltic Sea from the Russian port of Kaliningrad to the …

China / Community news / Denmark / International relations / Norway

Norwegian Bjørn Eidsvåg on his classic songs translated to Chinese

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

In a recent interview with Norway’s NRK, the Norwegian singer-songwriter Bjørn Eidsvåg talks about his classic songs being translated into Chinese for the Nordic-Chinese cooperation project Nordic Echo. To NRK, …

International relations / Sweden / Thailand

”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” Winner announced

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok announced the winner of the ”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” to be “The Big C (Conversation)” by Naruemon Chaingam This is how Khun Naruemon describes her …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Cambodia / International relations / Sweden

Swedish embassy and UNDP team in Cambodia visited Siem Reap

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 1 March 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released an update from field visit to Siem Reap province with UNDP team. The visit aimed to following up on the implementation …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations / Sustainability

JakPost webinar: Combating food loss and waste, Lessons from Denmark and Indonesia

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Jakarta Post editorial team invites participants to register for the next Jakpost Up Close webinar ‘Combating food loss and waste: Lessons from Denmark and Indonesia’ on 12 March. The …

China / Denmark / General news / International relations

Danish PET warns China critics about travel

March 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Four Danish critics of China, including two members of parliament, say that the Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET) has warned them against traveling to countries from where they may risk …

Denmark / History & Heritage / International relations / Thailand

Danish Society Siam (Dansk Samfund Siam) was founded on 5 March 1920

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 5 March 2021 the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok released ‘On this day’ Historial memo of Denmark-Thailand 400 years relationship, as follow: 5 March 1920: On this day, the …

Denmark / International relations / Malaysia

Embassy of Denmark in KL announced consular services continues until 31 March

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur released a note saying that Consular services and Passport services will be extended until 31st March 2021. For more information, please read here. …

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

Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …

Finland / International relations / Thailand

Ambassador Järviaho met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho had recently the pleasure of paying a courtesy call to H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social …

Finland / International relations / Thailand

Consul Katarina Hautamäki-Huuki awarded Medal of Merit for her years of dedication

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 25 February 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced: Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki has been awarded with a central government medal of merit as recognition for her 30 years …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Indonesia / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Ambassador’s in Indonesia pledge to end all-male discussions

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, male ambassadors and foreign representatives in Indonesia’s diplomatic circles took a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions …

Business in Asia / International relations / Manufacturing / Myanmar / Sweden

Swedish fashion retailer H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish fashion giant H&M has paused placing orders in Myanmar due to the shocking use of deadly force against protesters in the country, Reuters reports. The fashion retailer has …

Denmark / General news / International relations / Myanmar

Danish Ambassador in Myanmar: The military forbids us to share information

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The military regime in Myanmar is currently cracking down on protesters, the media, and embassies and according to the Danish Ambassador in Myanmar, John Nielsen, Embassies in the country have …

China / General news / International relations / Sweden

Swedish Li Zhihui released from custody after two years

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Warsaw court has recently ruled that 53-year-old Swedish Li Zhihui should not be extradited to China, where he risked the death penalty and has released him from custody after …

Community news / Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Final call for ‘Danish traces in Thailand’ photo competition

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark is announcing a final call to participate in their ‘Danish traces in Thailand’ photo competition in celebrations of 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand. …

Finland / International relations / Thailand

Finland embassy in Bangkok welcomes new team member

March 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The embassy of Finland in Bangkok released a welcome note to their new team member on 1 March 2021, that read: Meet our new colleague Gitta Hägg-Lundvall. Gitta joined the …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / International relations / Myanmar

Danish Velux to confront its historic carbon emissions through forest conservation in Myanmar

March 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish window company Velux is, with help of The Worldwide Fund for Nature in Denmark (WWF), paying back the carbon emitted since the company’s start in 1941 through forest …

China / Finland / General news / International relations

Old case made public: Finland denies China’s research airbase bid

March 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Two years ago China wanted to buy an airport in northern Finland, saying it was for climate research at the North Pole. But Finland’s Defense Ministry rejected the offer over …

International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Sweden Embassy Bangkok Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge finalist revealed

March 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Sweden Embassy Bangkok released the finalist of Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge Vdo clip before announcement for the winner on 8 march 2021, their statement says: We were overwhelmed by …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / International relations

Lego and Novo Nordisk sign up for China International Import Expo

March 6, 2021March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish companies, Lego and Novo Nordisk have recently signed up for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2021 scheduled to run for five days in November at the National …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / Food & Beverage / International relations / Myanmar / Norway

Norway’s Wealth Fund puts Japanese brewery maker on watch for Myanmar ties

March 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Kirin Holdings Ltd has been put under observation by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund due to concerns regarding the Japanese brewery maker’s contribution to serious violations of human rights. According to …

Education / Finland / International relations / Thailand

Join online International Teacher Meet up on 6 March and get to know Finnish Education System

March 5, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

What are the best practices for teaching techniques from Finland? Hear more from the Finnish Curriculum Education Philosophy in Rainbow Trout Creativity International School from Phuket on this coming Saturday …