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Norway has been named Guest Country of Honor at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), one of the world’s largest events focused on global services trade, …
Norway named Guest Country of Honor at CIFTIS 2026 in Beijing Read More
Senior officials from both countries met on May 18-19 to expand cooperation in areas closely linked to economic development, including clean energy, digital transformation, innovation, and education, Vietnam.vn reports. At …
Vietnam and Sweden push for stronger green and tech cooperation in Hanoi talks Read More
The Philippines has officially inaugurated its reopened embassy in Helsinki, marking a new step in relations between the Philippines and Finland. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro led the …
Philippines officially inaugurates reopened embassy in Finland Read More
Malaysia has appointed Datuk S. S. Amarjit Singh as the country’s new ambassador to Finland. The appointment was among 15 diplomatic postings presented by Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, …
Malaysia appoints new ambassador to Finland Read More
More than five decades after Norway became one of the first Western European countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam during the war years, the two countries are now expanding …
Vietnam and Norway celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties Read More
A battle is unfolding in the icy waters of Antarctica. At the centre is krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures that feed whales, penguins and seals, but are also becoming increasingly valuable …
China and Norway push to expand krill fishing in Antarctica Read More
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2026 by video on 12 May, calling for democracies to unite against growing authoritarian pressure. Speaking at the summit in Copenhagen, …
Taiwan president pops in on Copenhagen Democracy Summit Read More
Sweden is stepping deeper into the Philippines with new investments, grants and infrastructure cooperation tied to the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The Nordic country this week joined the expanded LEC …
Sweden joins major Philippine infrastructure push Read More
A new bridge between Sweden and Hong Kong may be taking shape in science and innovation. During an official visit to Sweden, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, …
Swedish universities seek stronger ties with Hong Kong Read More
Malaysia has reacted strongly after Norway unexpectedly stopped the delivery of naval missiles intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy, The Strait Times reports. The missiles, produced by Norwegian defence company …
Malaysia reacts after Norway stops missile delivery: “This is shocking” Read More