Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden is to re-open its embassy in Manila in December 2016 and on 7 November Economic Development and Innovation Minister Mikael Damberg, who arrived with the largest business delegation ever …
Swedish delegation in Philippines, embassy re-opened Read More
Since the beginning of September, Mrs. Satu Suikkari-Kleven has been living in Bangkok with her husband and their 8-year-old daughter. At the presidential session on Friday 8 April 2016, the …
New Finnish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Sweden has made another contribution through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF) of SEK 5 million (approx. US$ 584,000), in addition to the …
Sweden contributes to Myanmar Humanitarian Fund Read More
While the Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Mikael Damberg will officially inaugurate the Swedish Embassy in Manila on 8 November 2016, the mission will tentatively be open to …
New Swedish Manila embassy tentative opening for December Read More
The celebration of 45 years of Vietnam-Denmark relations was done in style at the Hanoi Opera on 25 October 2016, with the two countries’ official representatives and colleagues in attendance. …
Vietnam-Denmark 45 years relations celebrated at Hanoi Opera Read More
In mid-October 2016 Denmark’s Ambassador to Jarta Casper Klynge met with Indonesian Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan from Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kemaritiman Republik Indonesia. The purpose was …
Denmark-Indonesia meeting on energy and maritime affairs Read More
Norway and Singapore has entered into a new agreement that will strengthen the maritime collaboration between the two countries. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), represented by Chief Executive, …
Norway and Singapore strengthens maritime collaboration Read More
Two thirds of all Danish investors based in Vietnam resides in capital, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a reflection of the potential of the southern economic hub, says Foreign Minister of …
Danish investors are drawn to Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi has announced a series of cultural activities to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in connection to the 45th Anniversary of …
Denmark announces Vietnam events: 45 years bilateral relations Read More
On Thursday 13 October 2016, Kristian Jensen, the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, started his two-day visit in the Thai capital. The minister had a tight schedule as he was …
The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs’ visit to Thailand Read More
The Embassy of Finland expressed already on 13 October is condolences to the Thai people. The message on the website of the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok reads: “Finland expresses …
Finland expresses condolences to the people of Thailand Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, visited on Friday the Grand Palace in Bangkok to convey Denmark’s condolences. At the visit, Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel signed the book of condolences with these words: …
Condolences from Denmark’s Ambassador Read More
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kristian Jensen has completed an official visit to Vietnam on 11 – 12 October, covering both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. During the …
Danish Foreign Affairs Minister very satisfied with Vietnam visit Read More
7 October the Vietnam-Denmark economic cooperation forum was held in Copenhagen. Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Tong Thi Phong, was present at the event. She held a speech in which …
Vietnam looks to Denmark for help with agriculture Read More
Despite increased economic growth in Asia, two-thirds of the world’s poorest people live here. In order to stimulate innovative projects to reduce poverty, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) …
Sweden guarantees loans for poverty reduction and inclusive development in Asia Read More
President of Singapore, Tony Tan Keng Yam, has arrived in the capital of Norway, Oslo. President Tony Tan Keng Yam will spend six days there, as well as three days in …
Singapore’s President on state visit in Norway Read MoreDanish Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kristian Jensen will pay a visit to Vietnam from October 11th to 13th, 2016. The main purpose of the visit is to further strengthen …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs to Visit Vietnam this week Read More
During the Swedish trade delegation to Vietnam on 5-6 October Swedish Minister of EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde signed three Letters of Intent concerning Strategic Partnership Sweden-Vietnam. The minister …
Minister delegation: Sweden, Vietnam sign three agreements Read More
What is claimed as the “biggest ever” trade delegation from Sweden is in Vietnam during 5 – 6 October 2016 (though Prime Minister Carl Bildt’s delegation back in the spring …
“Biggest ever” Sweden business delegation in Vietnam Read More
Ahead of the business delegation to Vietnam Swedish Minister of EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde has written about the Sweden-Vietnam cooperation programme and emphasizes the importance of free trade in …
Ann Linde on Sweden-Vietnam cooperation and free trade Read More
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO) have been honoured with The Golden World Award 2016 for their development of a new vocational training …
Golden World Award for Vietnamese and Norwegian cooperation Read More
On Wednesday last week the Danish and Indonesian government signed an agreement that secures cooperation between the two nations until at least 2018. Along with the agreement came a grant …
Denmark assists in restoration of Indonesian forest Read More
On 29 September 2016 H.E. Dorte Bech Vizard presented her credentials to the President of Singapore and is now officially Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore. She was congratualated at the …
Dorte Bech Vizard officially the Ambassador Read More
Over the next four years, Denmark will send millions of Danish kroner to Myanmar to help ensure growth and peace. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, met the …
Denmark will help ensure growth and peace in Myanmar Read More
This year marks half a century of cooperation between Sweden and Singapore. The two countries are both small but export-oriented nations supporting free trade in a global trade regime. Free …
50 years of diplomatic ties between Singapore and Sweden Read More
Finnish Business Partnership Program (Finnpartnership) and the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Management Bureau and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center …
Philippines seminars by BOI, Finn partnership Read More
A Danish delegation led by Denmark’s Minister of Food and Environment, Eva Kjer, visited Hanoi on September 22 where they were greeted by Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Tong Thi …
Danish parliamentarians visit Vietnam Read More
On 22 September Minister for Agriculture & Agro-based Industries, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and his Danish counterpart, Minister Esben Lunde Larsen, finally signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MuO) on …
Denmark and Malaysia signs agriculture deal Read More
Ending on 23 September, Malaysia’s Minister for Agriculture & Agro-based Industries, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, visited Denmark to meet his Danish counterpart Minister Esben Lunde Larsen and sign the …
Malaysia’s Minister for Agriculture visits Denmark Read More
The Government of Norway is assisting South Korea-based Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in preparing a 18,5 million dollar budget and a team of experts to launch ‘green economy’ projects in …
Norway’s government helps ‘green economy’ in Indonesia Read More
On 30 August and 1 September 2016, Thai Ambassador to Norway, Jukr Boon-Long, along with ASEAN Ambassador Stig Ingemar Traavik paid a visit to Stavanger in Norway, as the ASEAN …
ASEAN Committee in Oslo visited Stavanger Read More
Led by H.E. Ambassador Mr Staffan Herrström, Team Sweden in Thailand is represented at the inaugural Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit, held during 21 – 22 September 2016. In addition to …
Team Sweden Thailand at SEA business summit Read More
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Norway diplomatic ties, Vietnamese art performances and photo exhibitions were held in the capital of Norway, Oslo. Tone Skogen, State Secretary of the …
Vietnamese art and photos on display in Oslo Read More
Denmark’s Minister of Climate and Energy, Lars Christian Lilleholt, has worked together with Indonesia’s state-owned energy company PLN. Together with a handful of investors they’ve come to agreement of building …
Denmark is helping out with Indonesia’s biggest wind farm Read More
On Tuesday 20 September 2016, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) hosted a conference titled ‘Power, vulnerability and agency in disaster risk reduction: A knowledge-exchange for sustainable development in Asia’ at …
Norwegian Ambassador at Conference on Sustainable Development in Asia Read More
In 1996 Pereric Högberg visited Vietnam for the first time and was positively surprised by the country’s diversity and cuisine. Since his frist trip, Pereric Högberg has had a strong desire …
Dreams come true for Swedish ambassador in Vietnam Read More
On Monday 5 September 2016, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok welcomed their new ambassador, Uffe Wolffhechel, and his wife, Susie A. Ruff, and the ambassador and his wife invited …
Uffe Wolffhechel new Danish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Today, on 1 September 2016, Maria Sargren has assumed her new post as the Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia. To obtain her new position, she has just left her previous job …
New Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia Read More
On 18 August 2016, The ASEAN Committee in Oslo, ACO, jointly organized the event “ASEAN Cultural Night 2016” at Gamle Logan, Oslo. The purpose of the event was to promote …
ASEAN Cultural Night in Oslo Read More
On 27 August peace negotiations saw a breakthrough in Oslo, Norway between the Philippine Government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines negotiations. The parties signed a historic joint …
Breakthrough in Norway for Philippines peace process Read More
On Sunday 7 August 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm held a ceremony on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 12 August 2016 at …
Special ceremony at the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm Read More
On 15 August 2016, the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen organized a special dinner on the occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Thai …
Special dinner at the Royal Thai Embassy in Denmark Read More
Denmark’s next Ambassador in Singapore as well as the the new Consul and Deputy Head of Mission will be welcomed by the community in Singapore with an evening dinner event on …
Denmark embassy team Singapore welcome dinner Read More
The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) invites all interested to an anti-corruption seminar in the Thai capital, Bangkok. At the seminar, information on corruption prevention and corruption …
Anti-corruption seminar in Bangkok Read More
On 18 June H.E. Petri Puhakka was able to present his credentials to His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia at the King´s palace. He is thus the officially accredited …
Petri Puhakka accredited Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Read More
The Finnish government has appointed Satu Suikkari-Kleven as the new ambassador in Bangkok, Thailand. With this new title, Mrs. Suikkari-Kleven will be the new Ambassador to both Thailand, Cambodia and …
Satu Suikkari-Kleven new Finnish Ambassador to Bangkok Read More
DHI (the Danish water consultancy) has, at the request of Vietnam, studied the water in the Mekong Delta for nutrients. The test concluded that vital vitamens and minerals crucial for …
DHI predicts grim future for fish and rice production in Vietnam Read More
The European Union has issued a statement on the conviction of four Chinese lawyers and human rights activists accused of state subversion in China. The sentences ranged from suspended prison terms to …
EU addresses the conviction of human rights activists in China Read More
“I will miss Cambodia a lot; there is something with Cambodia that gets to you. So, definitely, I will try to return and visit once a year or so. It …
Swedish Ambassador on Cambodia’s potential Read More
Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende; Finland’s Prime Minister Juha Sipilä, and Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Kristian Jensen all participated in the ASEM Summit held in in Ulanbaatar, Mongolia on …
Nordic ministers partake in Mongolia ASEM summit Read More