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On Monday 14 July 2025, Finland and the Philippines celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, first established in 1955 — the same year Finland joined the United Nations. In an …
Finland and the Philippines mark 70 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Denmark hosted the yearly Political Consultations with Vietnam in Copenhagen this week, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The consultations were led by Danish …
Vietnam and Denmark held political consultations in Copenhagen Read More
A trilateral meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur involving the ASEAN Chair Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of …
Trilateral meeting between Norway, Malaysia, and ASEAN Secretariat held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation …
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen held a community discussion on Tuesday 24 June 2025 to raise awareness about the West Philippine Sea issue and the importance of international maritime law. …
Philippine Embassy in Denmark hosts briefing on West Philippine Sea Read More
On Monday 1 July, Denmark officially took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, succeeding Poland. In Beijing, the transition was marked with a symbolic …
Denmark assumes EU Council Presidency with symbolic handover in Beijing Read More
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has emphasized the importance of strengthening democratic cooperation with Norway and other European nations during a recent interview with Norway’s national broadcaster NRK. Speaking with …
Taiwan vice president calls for deeper ties with Norway and Europe in NRK interview Read More
Malaysia has signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement with the four member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The signing ceremony took place …
Malaysia signs free trade pact with Norway, Iceland and other EFTA countries Read More
Denmark and China should continue strengthening their partnership in green technology and sustainable industries, said Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament, during a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy …
Danish parliament speaker highlights green tech cooperation with China Read More
Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Russ Jalichandra, held bilateral talks with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, during an official visit to Helsinki on Tuesday 17 June 2025. …
Finland welcomes Thai startup participation at Slush 2025 Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính paid an official visit to Sweden from 11 to 13 June 2025. The visit included meetings with Swedish government leaders, members of the royal …
Vietnamese Prime Minister’s busy visit to Sweden Read More
Thailand and Norway reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic relationship during the 13th Bilateral Consultations, co-chaired on Friday 13 June 2025 by H.E. Russ Jalichandra, Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and …
Thailand and Norway reviewed bilateral relations in Oslo Read More
A senior delegation from China has concluded a three-day visit to Norway, reinforcing political ties and exploring new areas of bilateral cooperation. Led by Liu Jianchao, head of the International …
Communist Party of China delegation ends three-day visit to Norway Read More
Taiwan and Finland concluded their eighth round of bilateral trade talks in Helsinki on Wednesday 5 June 2025, with both sides committing to expand cooperation across multiple sectors including circular …
Taiwan and Finland conclude trade talks in Helsinki Read More
H.E. Mr. Michael Starbæk Christensen, Denmark’s incoming ambassador to Mongolia, presented a copy of his credentials earlier this week to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, according to the …
Denmark’s ambassador-designate to Mongolia presents his credentials Read More
Norwegian officials and industry leaders have expressed strong optimism about expanding maritime cooperation with China, focusing on sustainable shipping and green technologies. The remarks were made during the 2nd China-Norway …
Norway optimistic about expanding maritime cooperation with China Read More
Following the Philippines’ recent appointment of a non-resident defense attaché to Stockholm, Sweden has named Lieutenant Colonel Anders Nikanorsson as its new non-resident defense attaché to the Philippines, marking a …
Sweden and the Philippines step up defense cooperation Read More
Thailand and Sweden reaffirmed their long-standing bilateral relations during a meeting between Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa on …
Thailand and Sweden reaffirm ties, eye Strategic Partnership and FTA support Read More
Thailand will purchase four Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jets as part of a US$595 million deal to replace its aging fleet of F-16 aircraft, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) …
Thailand confirms Gripen fighter jet deal with Sweden Read More
The official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Sweden from June 11–13, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in …
Elevating Vietnam-Sweden Relations in the Era of Innovation Read More
The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) is working with the Singapore Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross to deliver technical and humanitarian support to communities affected by recent earthquakes …
Myanmar Red Cross collaborates with Singapore and Norway on earthquake relief Read More
In the region he has already called home for the past decade, Emil Akander was in early 2025 appointed by Business Sweden (BuS) as Vice President and Head of Region …
Emil Akander, Business Sweden, Asia-Pacific: Sweden’s biggest economic growth potential at the crossroads of emerging economies and the world’s major economies Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with top Swedish officials during an official visit to Sweden from Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 May 2025, reaffirming …
Vietnam and Sweden reaffirm commitment to deepen cooperation Read More
Norway and Vietnam are stepping up collaboration in green maritime initiatives, renewable energy, and sustainable trade as part of a growing bilateral partnership. The commitment was highlighted during the celebration …
Vietnam and Norway deepen cooperation on green economy and energy transition Read More
Sweden views Vietnam as a key partner for innovation, green growth, and sustainable development, according to Johan Forssell, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade. During a business …
Sweden sees Vietnam as a strategic partner for innovation and sustainable growth Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is set to visit China from Saturday 17 May for high-level talks, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China. According …
Danish foreign minister visits China amid Taiwan tensions Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade and export promotion mission to Singapore and Malaysia from Sunday 19 to Thursday 23 May 2025. He …
Finnish trade delegation led by Minister Tavio to visit Singapore and Malaysia Read More
Ambassador of Finland to China, Mikko Kinnunen, met with senior officials in Guangdong province this week to discuss enhancing commercial cooperation and connectivity between Finland and southern China. In Guangzhou, …
Finland strengthens ties with southern China Read More
Ambassador Anna Ferry of Sweden has paid a courtesy visit to Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in Manila, where they discussed expanding collaboration …
Sweden and Philippines explore deeper cooperation on sustainable mining and forestry Read More
Denmark and China are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties in May 2025, marking a relationship that officially began on 11 May 1950 but stretches back nearly 350 years to …
Denmark and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, has begun an official visit to Vietnam aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and boosting Swedish engagement in the country’s …
Swedish minister begins visit to Vietnam Read More
Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen will visit Denmark from 13 to 14 May to participate in the Copenhagen Democracy Summit—an appearance expected to lead to strong reactions from China. Tsai’s …
Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen to visit Denmark for democracy summit Read More
China has expressed strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality goods and advanced technologies from Finland, highlighting a new chapter in trade cooperation between the two countries. During a meeting …
China to expand imports of high-quality Finnish products and technologies Read More
Norway has called on Indonesia to take a firm stand in support of the global rules-based trade system, as concerns grow over rising protectionism sparked by the United States’ renewed …
Norway urges Indonesia to defend global trade system amid tariff tensions Read More
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, Sweden and Vietnam stand as partners not only in trade, but in trust. What began as a bold diplomatic gesture in …
Sweden’s rare relationship with Vietnam Read More
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef Read More
In a recent interview with the Vietnamese government’s online news portal, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, reflected on the deep and enduring relationship between the two countries—one that began …
Swedish ambassador reflects on Sweden–Vietnam ties 50 years after unification Read More
Mr. Pichet Chuamuangphan, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, led on 29 April 2025 a 19-member delegation to meet with Mr. Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the …
Thai Parliamentary Delegation Strengthens Ties with Finland Read More
A special event to commemorate 50 years since Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) not only honored Vietnam’s historic achievement of national unity after a long …
Vietnam and Sweden: From Shared History to a Future of Enduring Partnership Read More
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially assumed his role as Finland’s Ambassador to Mongolia. On Monday 21 April 2025, he presented his Letter of Credentials to Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh …
Finnish ambassador presents credentials to president of Mongolia Read More
A webinar held on Wednesday 24 April 2025 highlighted the deepening cooperation between Norway and Vietnam in the fields of marine spatial planning (MSP), ocean governance, and sustainable development. Organised …
Norway and Vietnam strengthen partnership on sustainable ocean governance Read More
Denmark has strengthened its food trade with China through three new export protocols, signed during the visit by Denmark’s Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, to Beijing 21-22 …
Denmark signs new food export deals with China, boosting access for fish, barley and horse feed Read More
On the sidelines of the 4th Summit of the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Forum, held on April 16 at the National Convention Center in …
Denmark and Vietnam Strengthen Green Strategic Partnership Read More
The Chinese leader’s recent tour of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam is seen by a Swedish expert as a diplomatic success for Beijing in the wake of new US tariffs. “The …
Swedish scholar sees Xi’s Southeast Asia tour as win for China’s image as stable partner Read More
Thailand and Denmark reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during the 7th Thai-Danish Political Consultation held in Bangkok on Wednesday 10 April 2025. Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary …
Thailand and Denmark hold 7th political consultation in Bangkok Read More
The Danish Embassy in China took part in the EU Culture Street 2025 in Chengdu over the weekend, joining thousands of visitors in celebrating European culture and values. At the …
Denmark showcases green lifestyle and cycling culture at EU Culture Street in Chengdu Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
Denmark has made a strategic return to Malaysia, rebuilding its diplomatic presence with renewed ambition. Leading this resurgence is H.E. Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, a seasoned diplomat with two decades of …
Denmark is back on the scene: new embassy and Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the European Union to join China in resisting what he termed “unilateral acts of bullying,” a clear reference to the escalating tariffs imposed …
Xi Jinping to EU: Let’s face “unilateral acts of bullying” together Read More
Malaysia has attracted 97 Swedish manufacturing projects with a total value of RM7.77 billion, contributing to the creation of 5,982 job opportunities, says Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, …
Sweden has invested in 97 manufacturing projects in Malaysia worth RM7.77 billion Read More