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The Danish embassy in Myanmar announced on 14 July 2020 that together with Ministry of education they have launched E-Library for parents and children during home school moment. The statement …
Denmark announced support for Electronic Library for basic education in Myanmar Read More
The Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam H.E. Mr. Kari Kahiluoto participated in a signing ceremony of a project named “Strengthening Communication Capacity for Better Climate Resilience in the Mekong River Delta …
Finland supports project to assist urgent water resolution for Mekong delta Read More
A new report warns the Nordic countries of threats and challenges to the multilateral, rules-based world order coming from climate change, cyber attacks and geopolitical developments. The report is written …
Nordic report warns of threats from China, Russia Read More
The King of Thailand, His Majesty Mahavajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and the Queen, Her Majesty Suthida Patcharasuthapimollak gave on 7 July 2020 an audience to all ambassadors who had reached the end …
Finnish, Swedish Ambassadors to Thailand met with His Majesty Mahavajiralongkorn, Her Majesty The Queen before leaving Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta has during July gradually expanded its customer service. Now it is on Tuesdays only from 9am to 12am. Appointmen tonly. During this time, the …
Embassy of Finland in Jakarta gradually opening Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Staffan Herrström visited Thai Prime ministry Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on 24 June 2020. In discussion, the representatives expressed that this positive bilateral relationships will …
Sweden-Thailand preparing to recover economy together in the future Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven visited Thai Prime minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to discuss further strengthening bilateral relationship on 23 June 2020. The ambassador expressed her appreciations …
Finnish ambassador discussed further corperation with Thai Prime Minister Read More
The conviction of one of the best known and respected journalists in the Philippines, Maria Ressa, plainly shows that there was every reason for the United Nations’ Human Rights Council …
Conviction of Maria Ressa shows importance of Iceland’s resolution Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …
Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22 Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe says that the latest discussion with Vietnam regarding potential collaboration enhancing climate smart solutions in energy sector is going forward, on 17 …
Vietnam discussed potential cooperation in renewable energy sector with Sweden Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is looking for dedicated candidates for a general manager position for the north China’s position since 1 June 2020. For full information, please …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is looking for a new general manager Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) in the Philippines announced a new health protocal to celebrate the upcoming annual Midsummer tradition to all their members on 18 June 2020. The …
NordCham Philippines announced new health protocal for Midsummer 2020 celebration Read More
The Sweden embassy in Jakarta published a statement on 12 June 2020 regarding a cooperation with Denmark and fellow European Union’s countries in an initiative to assist Indonesia’s response to …
Sweden and Denmark join Team EU to support Indonesia in response of Corona crisis Read More
Danish crane and access and heavy lift group BMS has formed a strategic alliance with Vietnam’s Dang Gia corporation. Based in Hanoi, northern Vietnam, Dang Gia provides crane services to …
Danish crane company joins force with Vietnamese Dang Gia Corperation Read More
The Swedish embassy in Manila celebrated the National day on 6 June 2020 along with #TeamSweden around the globe and published stories on how Swedish innovations flourish in the Philippines. …
Swedish innovations flourishing in the Philippines Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Marina Berg was on 28 May 2020 holding a virtual conference with Kompass senior editor and Indonesian Ambassador in Stokholm H.E. Bagas Hapsoro marking the …
Ambassador Marina Berg in virtual discussion on Sweden’s bilateral relationship with Indonesia Read More
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Pham Binh Minh talked on the phone with Norwegian Foreign Minister H.E. Ine Eriksen Soreide on 26 May 2020. They talked was among …
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minster in phone discussion with Norway Read More
The European Union (EU) will host the first ever “Viva Europa 2020,” a series of online cultural shows. The well known European Film Festival is going online this year, starting …
The EU delegation Philippines announced the first ever online Euro Film Festival Read More
Swedes are participating and sharing to the ones in need, in the “Cupboard of Sharing” – ตู้ปันสุข’s movement in various parts of Thailand. The initiative of “Cupboard of sharing” started …
Scandinavians join ‘Cupboard of Sharing’ movements in Thailand Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok published a statement on 14 May 2020. The announcement is regarding available vacancies at the embassy for interested applicants. The highly attractive positions are: – …
Vacancies at the Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok Read More
The Philippines’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) published an official announcement on 15 May 2020. The subject regarding reopening of the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm, after the office was closed …
The Philippines re-open Embassy in Stockholm Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam would like to urge all parents of children with double Danish/Vietnamese citizenship, who are born before 1 September 2015 to contact the embassy for the …
Five-year transition scheme for re-acquisition Danish citizenship expires August 31st 2020 Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce In Hong Kong published a heartfelt congratulation to Helena Storm, Sweden’s Consul-General, who will leave Hong Kong to become ambassador to Colombia this coming autumn …
Sweden Consul General Hong Kong on her way to be Colombia ambassador Read More
For the third time in a row seasoned diplomat Ms. Ann Måwe has been awarded the job she applied for within the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This time the …
Ann Måwe – Sweden’s new Ambassador to Vietnam Read More
OP-ED by NORWAY’S AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM, H.E. GRETE LØCHEN We all entered the New Year 2020 with ambitious plans and hopes, as it marked the beginning of a new decade. …
International Cooperation and Solidarity – a key to address any global crisis Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila has sent out an important message to Norwegian travelers possibly stranded in the Phillipines due to flights cancellations and border restrictions in various destinations, on …
Norwegian embassy Manila provide contact information to assist stranded travelers Read More
The Norwegian government published on 18 March 2020 an official statement as an update on the Covid-19 vaccine effort. The statement said: “Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for …
Nordic countries contribute funds for Covid-19 vaccine research Read More
Denmark and Sweden are neighbors but have taken very different measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. While the Danish Government has implemented a lock-down of the country …
Denmark and Sweden: Very different Covid reactions Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries joined the Women2020 Summit in Samsung Hall at SM Aura Manila, an event celebrating International Women’s Day, on 5 March 2020. His Excellency shared the …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila co-host Women2020 summit Read More
The Swedish Citizen of Chinese descent Gui Minhai was sentenced to 10 years in prison on 24 February 2020, reports Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court in a statement on its website, …
Swedish-Chinese writer and publisher Gui Minhai sentenced to 10 years in prison Read More
The European commission has developed a comprehensive set of laws that govern the authorization of Novel Foods. Novel Foods are defined as those which have not been consumed to any …
EU to train non-EU countries how to introduce “novel foods” in EU Read More
The Vietnamese ambassador in Finland Dang Thi Hai Tam met on 12 February with the Finnish president Sauli Niinistö in Helsinki to present her credential and develop the bilateral ties …
Vietnam’s Ambasador to Helsinki met with President of Finland Read More
Norway is a consistent partner for peace efforts in the Philippines. Norway’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bjørn Jahnsen recently visited the provinces of Sulu and Basilan to support a project …
Norway promoting peace in the Sulu Archipelago Read More
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) signed a three-year agreement with Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) on 11 February 2020. The agreement grants TI Cambodia 25.5 million Swedish Krona …
Sweden to help combat corruption in Cambodia Read More
Thai embassy in Oslo together with Thai historians initiated in a memorial photography journey of Lady Sirikittiya Jensen who wishes to follow her Great grand father’s footstep in Norway. The …
Bangkok design week hosts photo exhibition celebrating 115 years relationship with Norway Read More
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, received Ambassador Mr Kent Härstedt, Special Representative of the …
Aung San Suu Kyi received new Swedish ambassador Read More
The Norwegian ambassador in Hanoi Grete Lochen was present at the Vietnam Onshore Offshore Wind Summit 2020 in Hanoi to deliver the opening speech. A recurring theme in the ambassador’s …
The Norwegian ambassador in Hanoi proposes wind energy as Vietnam’s new energy source Read More
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have recently tightened their respective national travel-guidelines to China. “We will discourage all unnecessary travel to China”, informs the Civil service of the Danish Foreign …
The Scandinavian Foreign Ministries advises against travelling to China Read More
Norway has officially opened a Honorary Consulate in Sabah to strengthen bilateral relationship between Norwegians and Sabahans on 20 January 2020. Other honourary guests attended the opening ceremony were Ambassador …
Honorary Consulate of Norway opened in Sabah Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce marked 30 years as organisation in 2019, culminating with its ‘TSCC Nobel Gala Dinner’ grand celebration, held in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November. Members and …
TSCC held Nobel-themed Gala Dinner and 30th Anniversary Celebration Read More
Ambassador Björn Häggmark underlined the importance of labour conditions and skills development during the meeting with Labour Minister Ith Samheng, on 13th January 2020. The purpose was to discuss development …
Swedish ambassador met with Cambodian labour minister Read More
The Launching of the Vietnam Corruption Barometer (VCB 2019) had more than 120 delegates attended two events, on 7 January in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on 9 January …
Danish ambassador and UN representative participated in Vietnam corruption barometer 2019 forum Read More
Norway aims to reach a free-trade agreement with China by the end of 2020, Norwegian Industry minister said on 8th January 2020, H.E. Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters during an …
Norwegian industry minister expressed positive progress on free-trade deal with China Read MoreOn 8 January 2020, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board kicked off the year with a football tournament to raise awareness on drugs in Thailand. This is the second …
Kicking off football tournament for drug awareness Read More
The Chinese embassy in Denmark tweeted that “the Chinese Ambassador to Denmark performed his normal duties when discussing with the Faroese government about the relations between two countries.” The tweet …
Faroe islands telecom company and PM did not feel any pressure from China regarding Huawei Read More
The Steering Committee of the Swedish Capacity Development Partnership Fund (CDPF) went on a field visit and study tour to Mondulkiri province in Cambodia from the 10th to 13th December …
Swedish education specialist visited rural cities in Cambodia for better understanding of the situation and how to improve it Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Bangkok announced a new law that allows Norwegians to hold dual citizenship from 1st January 2020. The statement said: If you are a Norwegian …
Norway passed a new law regarding dual citizenship from 1st January 2020 Read More
On 25th December 2019, the Danish Ambassador to Myanmar, H.E. John Nielsen talked to MITV about Denmark-Myanmar relations and extended his Christmas and New Year Greetings. Please watch the video …
Danish ambassador to Myanmar on national television to send Christmas and New Year greetings Read More
Sweden’s new Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Björn Häggmark met with H.E. Samdech Aka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly in Phnom Penh, on 19th December 2019. …
Swedish ambassador to Cambodia met with President of National Assembly Read More
The Danish Environment Minister’s five-day trip in China aimed to create opportunities and exchange knowledge and ideas, includes meeting with public sectors from local ecology and environment bureaus and a …
Danish environmental minister visited China from 25-29 November to discussed green solutions and strengthen bilateral relationships Read More