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Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport?

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As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …

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The Swedish Development Agency (Sida) funded WWF Cambodia ‘Leading Positive Change’ initiative

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On 13 march 2021, the WWF Cambodia released a report forest recovery and sustainability project, as follow: 14 forest communities in Mondulkiri, Kratie, Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk and Kampot have …

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The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist

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The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …

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Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life?

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On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …

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Global report: Thailand’s happiness ranking remains unchanged

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According to the World Happiness Report sponsored by the UN, Thailand is as happy as last year and the country stayed at 54th in the rankings, local media Bangkok Post …

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DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad

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ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore.  The event led by …

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The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions

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The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …

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Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March

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Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad.  The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …

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Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad

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An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or Denmark. So quite naturally, …

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Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments

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Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …

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Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030

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3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …

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Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day

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The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …

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Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew

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  A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …

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Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April

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The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …

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Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030

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Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …

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Danish WHO researcher: Coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand

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For a year, we have been told that coronavirus came from Wuhan in China. But now the WHO is questioning the narrative and has instead turned their eyes to Thailand. …

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Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats

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Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …

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Finland launched candidacy campaign for the UN Human Rights Council

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On 15 February 2021 Finland launched the campaign themes for its candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council. The themes of the Finnish campaign are the rights of women …

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Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2021 focus on sustainability

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On 17 February 2021, the Swedish Institute announced programme opening in Asia. The statement read: “Are you one of the most ambitious and innovative leaders in Vietnam? Do you want …

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Sweden helps teachers in Svay Antor and Kand Chreach districts use “positive discipline”

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Representatives from the Embassy of Sweden together with UNICEF and MoEYS participated recently in a training course for teachers in positive discipline in Svay Antor district and a follow up …

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Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia 

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Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …

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Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey

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Singapore maintains its top spot for digital inclusiveness among 82 countries around the world, in global consultancy Roland Berger’s Digital Inclusion Index 2020. But around 150 million adults in South-east …

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Statistics Sweden advicer Mr. Kjell Tambour recieved hounouring award from Cambodian Government

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On 2 February 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released a statement to congratulated Mr. Kjell Tambour, Statistics Sweden’s Advisor based at the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) of the Ministry …

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Denmark introduces mandatory test and 10 days isolation upon entry

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According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Affairs, Denmark has introduced increased restrictions upon arrival in order to limit the spread of new virus variants and prevent the …

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Swedish Foreo proceeds with Chinese travel retail expansion strategy

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Swedish beauty technology company Foreo proceeds with the brand’s aggressive Chinese travel retail expansion strategy with the opening of a counter at DFS Group and Shenzhen Duty-Free Group’s new downtown …

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Business Sweden and ASEAN Committee webinar on Innovation & Sustainability

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ASEAN Committee in Stockholm and Business Sweden invite you to ‘Webinar on Business Opportunities between ASEAN and Sweden: Innovation & Sustainability-The Way of the Future’ on 3 February 2021. Event …

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Transparency International: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world

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According to the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index recently released by Transparency International (TI), Denmark took the top spot with a score of 88 and is the least corrupt country in …

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LEGO and Universal Music Group introduce new LEGO VIDIYO

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LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) introduced last week the new LEGO VIDIYO. LEGO® VIDIYO™ is a playful and innovative music video maker experience designed to celebrate and expand …

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Vote by Mail material for Finland’s municipal election available for Finns abroad

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On 28 January 2021 The Finnish embassy in Hanoi announced: The municipal elections are approaching! Do you have a home county in Finland, but are you temporarily staying abroad during …

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ASEF Funded Youth Leadership Programme open for applications

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25 January 2021 – The Asia-Europe Foundation made the following announcement regarding the 4th ASEF Sustainable Young Leaders Development Summit Post Covid-19: The Asia-Europe Foundation – ASEF is currently having …

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Startups from Cambodia, Malaysia, Sweden and Denmark wins Global Startup Awards

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The winners of the 3rd Global Finale of the Global Startup Awards have just been announced. The Global Startup Award, the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition was founded in …

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Sweden, the EU and Cambodia’s National Institute of Statistics workshop was a success

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National Institute of Planning in Cambodia recently organized a workshop on the use of the reporting program, CamStat, with participation by Mr. Kjell Tambour, Team Leader/Project Manager at Statistics Sweden. …

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