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Norway welcomes the peace agreement signed Thursday by the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, says Foreign Minister Børge Brende (photo). The agreement brings an end to the …
Norway welcomes Philippine peace accord Read More
DTU Wind Energy and EMD International have been awarded Dkr7m to support a Danish-Chinese research and development effort focused on optimising projects in mountain landscapes. Copenhagen awarded funding under its …
Danish tech tames China’s mountains Read More
Vietnam urges greater official development assistance (ODA) from Norway to help the country respond to climate change and protect ecology, said Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Wednesday. Dung …
Vietnam seeks additional Norwegian aid to tackle climate change Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto in the Netherlands on 23 March, and the two leaders pledged to boost bilateral cooperation. It was the second …
Finnish, Chinese presidents pledge closer ties Read More
Finland has offer to help Indonesian government and private sector to secure the country’s internet infrastructure and suppress cyber crimes. In a report by Akamai Technologies last year, Indonesia was …
Finland helps Indonesia tackle cyber crimes Read More
It is high season for issuance of visas to go to Denmark, and the visa section receives about 100 applications daily. It is about four times as many as on …
Application deluge at Danish embassy’s visa section Read More
Two members of The Elders will travel to Nay Pyi Taw and Myitkyina in Kachin State during a three-day visit to Myanmar this week. They will then visit the Thai-Myanmar …
Elders to visit Myanmar this week Read More
Vietnam would like Sweden to provide it with further assistance in cementing ties with the European Union (EU) and in negotiating the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement, Deputy Prime Minister Vu …
Vietnam seeks Sweden’s support in FTA talks with EU Read More
OSLO — A Norwegian ship on 20 March reached the Indian Ocean area where possible debris of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 plane was spotted, shipping company Hoeeg Autoliners said. …
Norwegian ship searches for possible MH370 debris Read More
The Norwegian aid organizations work in Vietnam impressed Crown Prince and Princess, who concluded their visit to this Southeast Asian country on 21 March. Much of the second day of …
Norway’s aid agencies impress Royal couple on Vietnam visit Read More
Denmark has initiated The Danish Active House in Vietnam, a project partnership for showcasing green technology and sharing knowledge within energy-optimization when designing buildings. It is a joint project between …
Denmark showcases a “Green” House in Vietnam Read More
Swedish Secretary of Foreign Affairs Frank Belfrage reiterated on March 18 that trade-economics has become an important pillar in Vietnam-Sweden relations over the past 45 years. While meeting local media …
Swedish FM: trade is key in Vietnam-Sweden ties Read More
During the 17 and 20 of March the Swedish diplomatic presence in Vietnam is up dramatically as the Swedish ambassadors in the Asian region have gathered in Hanoi for the …
Asia-based Swedish envoys converge on Hanoi Read More
The Dalai Lama has announced that he is scheduled to visit Norway on 7-9 May, adding new complications to Norway’s efforts to mend its troubled relationship with China. The Dalai …
Dalai Lama to visit Oslo in early May Read More
The Government of Hong Kong SAR has announced that the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) between Hong Kong and Finland enters into force today (March 16). Under the IPPA, …
Finnish-Hong Kong investment protection pact enters into force Read More
Crown Prince Haakon Magnus has treasured cooperation between Norway and Vietnam in his interview granted to Vietnam News Agency prior to his official visit to Vietnam from March 18-21. “The …
Norway’s Crown Prince lauds Norwegian-Vietnamese partnership Read More
In early March, Ambassador Ewa Polano and Trade Counsellow Erik Milfors visited Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm to present the potential in collaborating with and doing business in Indonesia. Three presentations …
Indonesian roadshow across Sweden Read More
The Danish Embassy visited Bogor Agricultural University for a seminar on climate change, deforestation and impacts on local people on 10 March. The seminar marked the beginning of an ambitious …
Denmark, Indonesia, Vietnam in joint environmental research Read More
More effective and mutually beneficial dialogues with China concerning the field of environment and climate are expected by Swedish Environment Minister Lena Ek, who expressed the expectation to Xinhua in …
Sweden expects more dialogues with China on environment Read More
Speaking about the ongoing parliamentary and the ruling party committee meetings, Danish Ambassador to China Friis Arne Peterson said on Monday 10 March at the Embassy of Denmark that he …
Danish envoy lauds openness in China’s policy-making process Read More
The Vietnamese and Finnish governments on March 6 signed an EUR11 million agreement for the second phase of their joint innovation partnership programme (IPP). The phase, which will run from …
Finland supports Vietnam’s tech development Read More
Yuan Longping, father of China’s hybrid rice, has been nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, according to the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten. Yuan, an 84-year-old academic from the Chinese Academy …
China’s hybrid rice researcher nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Read More
With support from Sweden, SEI will be funding events focused on sustainable development, gender equality and poverty reduction; organizations across Asia are invited to submit concept notes. The Regional Asia …
Sida-SEI call for sustainable development proposals Read More
Mu The village is in a tight spot. Not only is it in Karen National Union-held territory abutting Burmese government-controlled territory, but it is geographically remote as well. Virtually no …
Despite Norway’s Best Efforts, Peace Remains Elusive in Myanmar Read More
The Norwegian author Endre Lund Eriksen and illustrator Endre Skandfer will attend the annual Shanghai International Literary Festival on March 16th and the Capital M Literary Festival in Beijing on …
Norwegian author of children’s book visits China Read More
Three Danish Universities – Copenhagen Business School, Technical University of Denmark and Aarhus University – have opened up for application to their summer university programs. Summer University at Copenhagen Business …
Time to apply for a Danish Summer University Read More
HELSINKI, Feb. 27 — Speaking highly on bilateral relationship with China, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto on Thursday expected more cooperation with the Asian country. Niinisto told Yu Qingtai, the new …
Finland deepens cooperation with China Read More
On February 25, 2014, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing with visiting Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, who was attending “Stockholm China Forum” in China. Wang Yi said that …
Swedish FM meets Chinese counterpart in Beijing Read More
European envoys, led by Norwegian Ambassador Katja Nordgaard, have expressed their hope to see peace between the Thai government and insurgents in the deep south of Thailand. They traveled to …
Norwegian envoy leads EU tour of Thailand’s restive South Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, has approved the second phase of the Vietnam-Finland Innovation Partnership Programme, which will be carried out during the 2014-2018 period by the Ministry of …
Finland, Vietnam extend innovation partnership Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark has launched the largest reform and modernisation of the Danish Foreign Service in recent times, which includes opening an Embassy in Manila. The …
Denmark to open Embassy in The Philippines Read More
Finland’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Koskinen and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Chen of China, signed a co-operation agreement on water. The pact will open up opportunities and demand …
Finland, China signs water cooperation pact Read More
The Philippine government on Friday said it has sought the assistance of Norway to determine how peace negotiations with leftist rebel group Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) can move …
Philippines Wants Norway to Mediate Talks With Rebels Read More
The Arctic Ambassador the Kingdom of Denmark and the Deputy Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs of Greenland visited China on February 17-20 to discuss ways to increase cooperation between China …
Danish Arctic delegation seeks China’s cooperation Read More
A federal lawmaker urged Putrajaya today to set up a special oil fund for Malaysians like Norway’s pension fund, which recently ballooned to US$828.66 billion (RM2.7 trillion) and turned every …
Malaysian lawmaker wants Norway-style oil fund Read More
Today, Ambassador Ewa Polano met with Vice Minister of Health Dr. Ali Ghufron to discuss increased collaboration in the health care sector, including finalizing negotiations on a Memorandum of Understanding …
Sweden, Indonesia discuss initiative on heart surgery Read More
With the help of the Asian Development Bank and the Norwegian government, Myanmar is embarking on an ambitious 7-year tourism development to put in place a responsible tourism policy, build …
Myanmar develops ‘responsible tourism’ with help from Norway, ADB Read More
The Chief of Staff of the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) Rear-Admiral (RADM) Jan Thörnqvist was conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), or the Meritorious Service Medal …
Swedish navy chief receives Singapore’s military honour Read More
Denmark welcomes China being more involved in the Arctic, particularly in sectors such as mining, fishing and sea route development. Danish Arctic Ambassador Erik Vilstrup Lorenzen and Greenlandic Deputy Foreign …
Denmark welcomes bigger Chinese role in Arctic Read More
The Danish humanitarian organization, Folkekirkens Nødhjælp, has begun sending clothes and blankets to Thai victims of landmines along the borders with Cambodia and Myanmar.Due to past conflicts in those areas, …
Danish humanitarian aid for Thai victims of landmines Read More
The future is looking a little brighter for small farmers in the Khan Hoa province. With support from the Danish Embassy, the small scale vegetable farmers have been able to …
Denmark helps Vietnamese farmers export to Europe Read More
The preparations for this summer’s Asian Culture Festival in Aalborg in June has already begun. This year the festival will be held at Gammel Torv in Aalborg from the 20th …
Aalborg’s Asian again Read More
Danish Ambassador, Mr. Martin Bille Hermann met with Mr. Ganjar Pranowo, Governor of Central Java in Semarang on 13 February 2014 to confirm their commitment to cooperate under the Environmental …
Denmark, Indonesia reaffirm environmental cooperation Read More
The Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), which is expected to come to fruition in 2014, will grant trade opportunities between Finland and Malaysia, said Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia Matti …
Finland, Malaysia expect to reap free trade windfall Read More
The Lord Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal, and Ambassador Nicolai Ruge launched the exhibition “Copenhagen Solutions” at the City Hall (DBKL) on 10 February 2014. The exhibition …
Denmark showcases ‘Copenhagen Solutions’ in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Seven marble columns from the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, acquired more than a century ago by a former Norwegian cavalry officer who had settled in China, are set to …
Despite Frigid Relations, Norway Returns Chinese Relics Read More
A Malaysian couple accused of hitting their children in Sweden for not performing their prayers, have been formally indicted in a case that has caused outrage back in Malaysia. If …
Malaysians formally charged in Sweden’s court for hitting kids Read More
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Director General Rida Mulyana of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, signed the work plan for 2014 for the Energy and Environment Partnership Program. The EEP …
Finland, Indonesia conclude energy, environment partnership Read More
The number of victims of human trafficking to Denmark has increased in the past several years, statistics from Center mod Menneskehandel, Socialstyrelsen shows. The majority of them were from Nigeria, …
Human Trafficking to Denmark on the rise Read More
Countries praised by the European Commission for experiencing little or no corruption at home are failing to stop their own companies paying bribes overseas, raising concerns that the squeaky-clean reputations …
Least corrupt Scandinavians fail to police bribery abroad Read More