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The Danish pension fund AkademikerPension, formerly known as MP Pension, announced in the third quarter of 2020 that the fund would no longer invest in the Chinese state after the …
First Danish pension fund blacklists China Read More
On 18 January 2021 the Danish Honorary Consul in Cambodia, Mr Kjeld Michael Olsen, attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Danish Visa Application Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With …
The new Danish Visa Application Center in Phnom Penh is officially opened Read More
On 16 January 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok released a documentary of the Royal Visit of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid to Thailand during which King Frederik …
The Royal Danish embassy released a documentary of King Frederik IX inaugurating Thai-Danish Dairy Farm Read More
On 18 January 2021 the Norwegian ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen invited Thai teens to celebrate international women’s day and a chance to be in the Ambassador shoes for the day. …
‘Ambassador for a day’ with Norwegian Ambassador in Bangkok open for applications Read More
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced on 14 January 2021 a job opportunity that said: Do you enjoy working with people and want be part of our high-performing immigration team? …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for Consular service assistant Read More
On 18 January 2021 the embassy of Denmark announced that “Denmark in Your Eyes”, an annual art contest to celebrate Denmark and Vietnam’s strong and vibrant diplomatic relations, starts accepting …
‘Denmark In Your Eyes’ art contest’s theme this year is “Green Livings” Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has, amongst others, joined in celebrating Singapore’s so-called ‘Hawker Culture’ of unique cultural dishes from around the world. By bringing together Swedish multinational …
Sweden join in raising the profile of street food vendors in Singapore Read More
Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg and the first Asian-born princess in the history of the European Royal family gives viewers a whole new and honest insight into her life as a …
Danish princes Nikolai and Felix and their mother Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg in Chinese documentary Read More
Cambodia and the EU met virtually recently to consult on development priorities between Cambodia and The EU. Present at the meeting was Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister …
EU and Cambodia discuss development priorities Read More
Thomas Østrup Møller, Denmark’s Ambassador to China has published an article in Jyllands Posten about China’s way out of the shadow of Covid-19. The year 2020 was all about Covid-19 …
Ambassador Møller shares his view on China’s way forward in 2021 with Jyllands Posten Read More
For students who are interested in studying overseas are invited to join the biggest event for the education and training sector in Finland – Educa – This year the event …
Finland’s Education and Training sector event goes online on 29-30 Jan Read More
On 12 January 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok released memories from the Royal visit in 1962, as follow: On this day, King Frederik IX of Denmark and Queen …
Denmark shared moments from the Royal visit to Thailand in 1962 Read More
On 11 January 2021, Finnish Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi met with the Deputy District Mayor of Hongkou District and Director of Hongkou District Education Bureau to discuss opportunities for …
Hongkou District Education Bureau discussed future collaboration with Finland Read More
On 13 January 2021 the Swedish Head of Development Cooperation, Samuel Hurtig, welcomed three Cambodian participants who successfully completed the International Training Programme on Gender Statistic. The programme was organized …
Three Cambodians complete Swedish training in gender statistic Read More
The University of Yangon is planning to establish a Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) under the Myanmar Ministry of Education’s Schools and Industry Partnership (SIP). According to the Danish …
Denmark supports school and industry partnership in Yangon Read More
A majority of the Danish parliament, not including the government, has proposed that Taiwan should be allowed to return to the WHO despite strong Chinese opposition. According to Jyllands-Posten, Danish …
Danish parliament wants Taiwan to rejoin WHO – China opposes Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar has released a work update from 8 January 2020. Danish Ambassador John Nielsen gave a speech and engaged in lively dialogue with an impressive …
Denmark supports young change-makers in Rakhine state, Myanmar Read More
On 6 January 2021 the European Union announced paid traineeship positions open for applications as follow: Are you a young graduate? Looking to work in international relations? We have openings …
Paid traineeship positions open for applications for the EU in Malaysia Read More
On 11 January 2021 the Finland embassy in Hanoi announced: Are you interested in diverse immigration issues in an interesting environment? Apply for the consular service team of the Embassy …
Embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for new team members Read More
On 12 January 2021 the Embassy of Sweden section office in Yangon released a welcome note about their new team member, as follow: “We warmly welcome our new colleague Frederik …
Swedish embassy in Yangon welcomes new team member Read More
Norway welcomed 2021 with a launched of a new Climate Action Plan for 2021 – 2030. The new white paper to the Norwegian Parliament presents a path on how to …
Norway launched a new Climate Action Plan for 2021 – 2030 Read More
Finland embassy in Hanoi announced on 8 January 2021 that Concept Papers for the Public Sector Investment Facility should be submitted for appraisal no later than by 5 March 2021. …
Concept Papers for the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility has deadline by 5 March 2021 Read More
Swedish Falun Gong activist Li Zhihui, 53, risks being extradited to China after he has been detained in Poland for almost two years. The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is …
Swedish Li Zhihui could face death penalty if extradited to China Read More
The Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh congratulates eight Cambodian female students who have been granted scholarships. The eight students have been granted scholarships to study the English Language Based Bachelor …
Sweden granted new scholarship to female students in Phnom Penh Read More
Per Augustsson, Swedish Consul General in Hong Kong shared on 7 January 2020 his view with Money Talk at RTHK Radio 3. In the morning talk with Money Talk, RTHK …
Swedish Consul General in HK shares his view with RTHK Radio 3 Read More
China plans to expand the country’s free trade network with agreement negotiations with Norway and other countries. According to Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, China wishes to enlarge its “circle of …
China sees more free-trade deals with Norway and other countries Read More
Members of the Danish Parliament Uffe Elbæk (Independent Greens) and Katarina Ammitzbøll (The Conservative People’s Party) helped in December pro-activist Ted Hui escape Hong Kong police and flee to Denmark. …
Hong Kong is investigating the possibility of prosecuting several Danish top politicians Read More
In a recent interview with Swedish Newspaper Expressen, China’s ambassador to Sweden Gui Congyou makes it very clear that there is no room for negotiation or discussion regarding the case …
No room for negotiation from the Chinese side about imprisoned Swedish-Chinese Gui Minhai Read More
On 5 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invited to a Breakfast Talk on “How can European Brands Meet RE100 and Other Global Goals in Cambodia?” EuroCham …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to breakfast talk with European brands on 14 Jan Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok announced that 2021 marks the 400-year anniversary of relations between Denmark and Thailand. The two nations historical relationship leads back to 1621 when the fist Danish …
Tribute from Danish Embassy on 400 years relationship between Denmark and Thailand Read More
Foreo, Swedish skincare and beauty tech brand received $ 500,000 in compensation for design infringement after a ruling by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court in 2019. The never-before-seen compensation has …
Swedish Foreo successfully fights Chinese copycats in court Read More
Danish support to Pann Thazin, a paper mill in Yangon has demonstrated the value of ‘Dissolved Air Flotation Technology (DAF)’, reducing water usage up to 80 per cent through recirculation …
Danish technology reduces water usage for paper in Myanmar Read More
The Nordic Council Environment Prize is awarded each year to a Nordic company, organization, or individual in the Philippines to recognize “exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into …
Deadline for Nordic Sustainability Award in Philippines nominations ends 15 January Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce invites to the first event of the year – Vietnam Economic Outlook 2021 – with honoured speakers from the World Bank and BIDV | Hanoi …
EuroCham Vietnam invites to the first business briefing of the year on 8 January Read More
Norway has been elected by the General Assembly for the 2021-2022 term and the country took up seat as non-permanent members in the United Nations Security Council on 4 January …
Norway and Vietnam take up seats as non-permanent members of UN Security Council Read More
On 5 January 2020 the embassy of Finland in Bangkok updated Covid situation in Thailand, as follow. In the west of Bangkok, Samut Sakhon Province, cases of coronavirus disease emerged …
Embassy of Finland updated Covid-19 situation in Thailand Read More
Filipino Magazine Lifestyle.INQ celebrates representatives from around the world who plan to help the Philippines. In the seventh article of the series, the magazine highlights, amongst other, Grete Sillasen, Denmark’s …
Ambassadors from Denmark and Laos highlighted by Filipino magazine Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Yangon, Myanmar has welcomed Sigrid-Marianella Stensrud Ekman as a new team member. The embassy welcomed its new member with the following statement: “We are very …
Swedish Embassy in Yangon welcomes new team member Sigrid Read More
“Connecting Jazz” musical event organized by the Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam took successfully place in Hanoi on 29 December 2020. The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi says: “It was …
The Connecting Jazz event by Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam was a success Read More
Photo shows (from left to right) Monique Cornelio-Pronove, CEO, Pronove Tai; Michaella Gwen Tulay, Compliance and Documentation Officer, Pronove Tai; His Excellency Juha Pyykkö, Ambassador and Head of Mission to …
Pronove Tai welcomes the Embassy of Finland back to the Philippines Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society announced the date for first game of the year to be played at Laem Chabang International Country Club on 30th January 2021 In a letter to members …
Thai Nordic Golf Society and TFCC organize first game of the year Read More
The Embassy of Denmark has since 2017 provided MMK 14.6 billion worth of grants to over 450 Myanmar SMEs to implement responsible business projects through the Responsible Business Fund (RBF). …
Denmark offers more money to ‘responsible businesses’ in Myanmar Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has introduced the latest work – “Meet the Member” – series with John Barclay, Founder & Managing Director at Primasia which is …
FinnCham HK introduces new member: Primasia Read More
MK International Investment and Development Co., Ltd. of Norway (MKI Norway) is investing $1.8 million for 3-year educational-entertainment programmes exclusively developed for Cambodia. Educational entertainment or edutainment is media designed …
New Cambodia-MKI Norway partnership for edutainment content development Read More
Finland has been given almost EUR 3 million by the European Union to help finance a project aimed at promoting the export of pork and poultry meat to the Chinese …
EU grants Finland EUR 3 million to promote export of meat to the Chinese market Read More
The Swedish government has provided funding for a pilot project for a solar energy micro grid launched by The Ministry of Mines and Energy and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) …
Swedish government funds solar energy project in Cambodia Read More
The Danish company Nordic Gin House has aligned with new global partners in China, Singapore, Vietnam and Myanmar in the midst of the pandemic, to secure export opportunities and save …
Export to Asia saved Nordic Gin House during the pandemic Read More
Women workers at clothing factories in Asia are particularly hard hit during the corona pandemic. Finnish Finnwatch is now looking for a corporate team both at home and at EU …
Finnwatch wants to ensure human rights for women textile workers in Asia Read More
Finland has achieved a prominent role in a new Chinese romantic drama ‘I remember’ which was shot last year in Lapland and Helsinki. The story of the movie is about …
Chinese movie promotes Finland in new romantic drama Read More
Just before the November election The Danish Embassy’s TechPlomacy (technological-diplomacy) initiative provided six Myanmar based groups with pilot funding for fact checking. The country faces challenges around disinformation, misinformation, hate …
Danish Embassy in Myanmar funds fact-checking groups as fake news mutates Read More