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EuroCham Cambodia joins consultative meeting on new draft Law on Land Management and Urban Planning (MK)

December 24, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 18 December 2020 EuroCham Cambodia’s advocacy team and members of its Real Estate and Construction Committee joined an online consultative meeting on the new draft Law on Land Management …

China / Denmark / Hong Kong / International relations / Taiwan

Embassy of Denmark in China announce holiday closure dates

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s embassy in Beijing, consulate general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing, the Taipei Trade Council and the 12 Visa Application Centres (VACs) are closed over Christmas and New Year’s from …

China / Denmark / International relations / Norway

Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and Tencent Music launch collaborative cross-border album

December 22, 2020 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and China’s online music entertainment platform, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, has partnered up to launch a collaborative cross-border music album called ‘Norwegian Special: Northern …

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

New EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Luc Véron and spouse arrived in the Philippines

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 16 December 2020 the European Union Ambassador-designate H.E. Mr. Luc Véron arrived in the Philippines together with his spouse, Madame Nicole Weismann. They went into quarantine at the EU …

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

The EU-Vietnam joint committee’s meeting discussed further bilateral corporation

December 22, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The second Joint Committee under the European Union (EU) – Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) met online on 15 December 2020. The EU delegation was led …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

EU-Myanmar discussed possibilities for an economic and sustainable partnership

December 22, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 17 December 2020, the EU Ambassador Ranieri Sabatucci, along with Head of Missions of EU Member States, virtually met with H.E. U Thaung Thun, Minister for Investment and Foreign …

Denmark / Education / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Studying in Asia / Sweden

Erasmus+ helps Asian students achieve their education dreams

December 21, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The European Union’s Erasmus+ programme has since 2014 helped many Asian youth students achieve their dream of studying in Europe. Erasmus+ helps organize student and doctoral candidate exchanges to and …

Education / International relations / Norway / Singapore

The Norwegian School in Singapore now offers learning to children from the age of 3 years old

December 21, 2020 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

As a new initiative, The Norwegian School in Singapore (Norskeskolen i Singapore) now offers classes in Norwegian to young children from the age of 3 years old. Their target group …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar

Denmark handed IT essentials to Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Last week, the Danish Ambassador John Nielsen handed over essential IT equipment to the Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) of Myanmar so the Commission can establish a computer-based data collection and analysis …

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

Nordic Film Fest 2020 in Singapore great Christmas activity

December 20, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s Nordic Film Festival 2020 is a 3 day festival from 25 December until 27 December 2020. The Nordic Film Festival 2020 presents 5 films in cinema during the Christmas …

Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard and team visited Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development

December 20, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard together with Lene Moelsted Jensen, Minister Counsellor, and Khun Chatri Moonstan, Senior Trade Advisor, had on 10 December 2020 a meeting with Director of the Department …

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Startup Guide may help you find your business partner

December 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

In the search of finding the right business partner and connect with impactful Nordic startups (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark) in the economic, social and environmental sustainability sector, a venture …

Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Manufacturing / Philippines

The Future of Mobility – Info Series webinar completed

December 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 16 December 2020 The Trade Council and the Public Diplomacy section of the Royal Danish Embassy announce: “We would like to thank Marianne Weinreich from the Cycling Embassy of …

Denmark / Education / International relations / Myanmar

Denmark supports bridging between education and industry in Myanmar

December 19, 2020December 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 17 December 2020, The Danish Embassy in Myanmar released an update on the latest work of bridging between education and industry. The report says: Universities, Technical, Vocational Education and …

China / Denmark / General news / International relations

Danish researcher part of WHO-led team expected in China in January to examine COVID-19 origins

December 18, 2020 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

In May, health ministers called upon WHO to identify the origins of the virus and how it crossed the species barrier. That came months after China announced the first cases …

Denmark / Education / International relations / Myanmar

Denmark promotes girls’ access to education in Myanmar

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 10 December 2020 the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar released a statement on their latest work regarding gender balance. The statement said: The attitude and behavior towards the opposite …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Swedish Embassy in Hanoi released Lucia celebration photo album

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi have released a collection of photos from the Lucia procession at the Swedish ambassador’s residence. In the comments, the Embassy says: “It was a fantastic …

Construction, infrastructure / International relations / Sweden / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Sweden guaranteed $2Billion in loans to fund Vietnamese airport projects

December 18, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 10 December 2020 the government of Sweden, a long-time ally of Vietnam, guaranteed up to $2bn in loans from its banks to help fund Vietnamese airport projects, including Long …

Denmark / Education / International relations / Myanmar

Denmark supports teaching law students in Myanmar about Human Rights

December 18, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mandalay University to further strengthen the cooperation in Human Rights Education. The Danish support enables the University’s Law Department …

Business in Asia / Finland / International relations / Thailand

Finnish Ambassador Järviaho discussed 2021 plan with TFCC Board members

December 18, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Finland invited recently the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce TFCC Board to discuss and share plans for 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho mentioned a cautious estimate of 3-4% …

Finland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic ambassadors celebrate Finland Independence day together in Hanoi

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 6 December 2020, to celebrate the 103rd Independence Day of Finland, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi had the pleasure of hosting a reception at the Metropole Hotel. As …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Ambassadors attended Father’s day in Thailand

December 17, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 5 December 2020, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, pictured here together with the Nordic Ambassador and Deputies, attended the Auspicious Candle Lighting Ceremony in commemoration of the birthday anniversary of His …

Denmark / Education / International relations / Vietnam

Denmark signed agreement to support anti corruption efforts in Vietnam

December 17, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On the International Anti-Corruption Day 9 December, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen and the Executive Director of Towards Transparency Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Vien signed …

Denmark / Finland / Food & Beverage / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Nordic Embassies in Singapore are bringing Nordic Christmas to you

December 14, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

From 12 to 25 December 2020, the Nordic Embassies are bringing Nordic Christmas to you. While traveling is on hold this festive season, you will still be able to experience …

Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Vietnam

Denmark signed healthcare MOU in Vietnam for another two years

December 14, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 2 December 2020 the Deputy Head of Mission at the Danish Embassy, Ms. Louise Holmsgaard and Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security, Mr. Pham Luong Son, signed the …

International relations / Vietnam

Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide discussed 50 year anniversary celebrations

December 14, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

In the afternoon of 4 December 2020 the Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide had a constructive discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on numerous …

Denmark / Hong Kong / International relations

China praises Danish Governments standpoint in Ted Hui self-exile case

December 14, 2020 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

China closely followed the revelation of Hong Kong activist and ex-opposition lawmaker Ted Huis escape to Denmark. However during his visit, Ted Hui did not obtain any support from the …

Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Danish students donate a day of work worth DKK 194.680 to school in Hanoi

December 14, 2020 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Frederiksborg Gymnasium & HF gives their 1st year and 2nd year students a different school day with the purpose of strengthening students’ global outlook and continuing to raise funds …

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

Denmark commits additional USD 720,000 to Climate Adaption for Coastal Communities programme in Myanmar

December 14, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark has committed additional USD 720,000 to further strengthen the efforts of the Myanmar Forest Department in fostering resilience of coastal communities in Rakhine and Taninthayi against the adverse impacts …

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

EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …

Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce shares photos from the Christmas Lunch

December 12, 2020September 7, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce releases captured moments and a memo from their Annual DTCC Christmas Lunch 3 December 2020. The post says: 130+ guests were registered and almost …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway attended the Vietnam International Conference on 7-9 Dec

December 12, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

In the evening of 8 December 2020 three speakers from Norway including H.E. Marte Ziolkowski, State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E Marita Sørheim-Rensvik, Special Envoy for Women, Peace …

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

Hong Kong activist Ted Hui has gone into exile after traveling to Denmark

December 10, 2020 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Ted Hui’s name went around the world when he, as part of the Hong Kong uprising in May 2020, threw a stink bomb in the Hong Kong Parliament Hall in …

Finland / International relations / Singapore

The Finnish Business Council in Singapore updates on overall 2020

December 9, 2020August 29, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced on 3 December 2020 Year that the year 2020 of FBC had been as usual… almost. “We all have faced a challenging year in …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Services / Sweden / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event

December 9, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Malaysia

Finnish and Danish ambassadors hands credentials to King of Malaysia

December 9, 2020February 24, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The new Finnish Ambassador and the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia handed on 8 December their credentials to the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. …

Finland / International relations / Philippines

Ambassador H.E. Juha Pyykkö presented his credentials to His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte

December 6, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Juha Pyykkö presented his credentials to His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at a virtual ceremony held at the Presidential …

Construction, infrastructure / Education / Energy / Finland / Healthcare / Innovation & Technology / International relations / IT Telecom / Philippines / Sustainability

Embassy of Finland in Philippines reopened

December 6, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Finland reopened its embassy in Manila after almost a decade in apparent recognition of the importance of Asia in world economy and geopolitics. Finnish Ambassador H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkö was …

Denmark / International relations / Malaysia

2020 marks 250th anniversary to Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign affair

December 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

This year, 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On 24 December 1770, King Christian VII of Denmark signed the cabinet order that formally established …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations / Malaysia

Denmark to close embassy in Kuala Lumpur and open a new embassy in Bagdad

December 5, 2020February 24, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 4 Comments.

The Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will be closed in 2021 as previously announced. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Mr. Jeppe Kofod, links the closure to the …

Food & Beverage / International relations / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Tetra Pak celebrates 10th anniversary of The Green Roof Project with partners

December 5, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 5 Comments.

Tetra Pak celebrated on 4 December 2020 with its partners the 10 years anniversary of the Green Roof Project. A decade of helping people in distress by collecting folded and …

Denmark / Energy / International relations / Manufacturing / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard and team visited Thailand’s Minister of Energy and Deputy Prime Minister

December 3, 2020December 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 1 December 2020 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, together with Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs. Ingrid Dahl-Madsen and Khun Nippon Mukdasatien, Senior Trade Advisor, visited the Minister of Energy …

Denmark / Healthcare / International relations / Singapore

Ambassador Landi discussed future cooperation with Singapore’s Minister for Health

December 2, 2020December 4, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 24 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador Sandra Jensen Landi met with Singapore’s Minister for Health, Gan Kim Yong, to share lessons-learned from Covid-19 and discuss the future of healthcare. …

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

Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong looking for Executive Director

December 2, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 1 December that the Chmber is now seeking an outgoing and active candidate for the Executive Director position to be …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Services / Singapore / Sweden

Nordic ambassadors graced the Poinsettia Wishes Flower Dome opening Singapore ceremony

December 2, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Flower Dome’s signature floral displays make a return with the well-loved Poinsettia Wishes on 27 November 2020. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, Ms Grace Fu, together with …

Healthcare / International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Malaysia signed bilateral investor agreement with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Oslo

December 2, 2020December 4, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 30 November 2020 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced: Congratulations to Malaysia for signing the bilateral investor agreement with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations CEPI. As …

Cambodia / International relations / Sweden

Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh to close down

December 2, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 27 November 2020 the Sweden embassy in Phnom Penh announced: Changes are being made to Sweden’s diplomatic presence in Cambodia. The Swedish Government decided on the 26 Nov 2020 …

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

A world-class quarantine center for seafarers in Manila established

December 2, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 27 November 2020 Norwegian shipowners ensured safe crew changes during the pandemic by establishing a world-class quarantine center for seafarers in Manila. The center is set-up and is managed …

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

10 December is new date for “Joint Business Luncheon Webinar” in Hong Kong

December 2, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will deliver her Policy Address to the Legislative Council on Thursday 10th December …

Healthcare / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand signed agreement with AstraZeneca to secure COVID-19 vaccine

December 1, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thailand officially signed an agreement on Friday 27 November 2020 with AstraZeneca securing the kingdom’s access to the company’s Covid-19 vaccine and authorising the right for a local manufacturer to …