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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 …
Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey Read More
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 …
Statistics Sweden advicer Mr. Kjell Tambour recieved hounouring award from Cambodian Government Read More
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 …
Denmark introduces mandatory test and 10 days isolation upon entry Read More
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 …
Swedish Foreo proceeds with Chinese travel retail expansion strategy Read More
One of the advantages of being an expat in South East Asia is the opportunity you have to experience destinations most people back home never hear about. You have probably …
Top 10 little-known destinations in South East Asia Read More
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 …
Business Sweden and ASEAN Committee webinar on Innovation & Sustainability Read More
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 …
Transparency International: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world Read More
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 …
LEGO and Universal Music Group introduce new LEGO VIDIYO Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Phnom Penh announced on 29 January that Swedish Pippi Longstocking has come to Cambodia. The announcement reads: “Pippi Longstocking, unafraid and happy and so strong she …
Cambodia’s Minister of education visits Pippi’s exhibition at the Swedish Residence Read More
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 …
Vote by Mail material for Finland’s municipal election available for Finns abroad Read More
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 …
ASEF Funded Youth Leadership Programme open for applications Read More
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 …
Startups from Cambodia, Malaysia, Sweden and Denmark wins Global Startup Awards Read More
On 26 January 2021 the Cambodia’s National Institute of Statistics published the new ‘General Population Census of Cambodia 2019’ report. The census help paint a picture of Cambodia and how …
General Population Census of Cambodia report released Read More
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. …
Sweden, the EU and Cambodia’s National Institute of Statistics workshop was a success Read More
Falling in love with a non-EU citizen comes with a very high price tag for Danes wanting to settle down with their spouses or partners in Denmark. Family reunification in …
The expensive and long process of settling down in Denmark with a non-EU national spouse Read More
Sweden continues to support enhancement of public services in Cambodia, together with their partner Transparency International Cambodia (TIC), the Embassy announced on 21 January 2021. “Today, a ceremony to …
Sweden continues to support Cambodia with ‘School of Governance (SoG) Project’ Read More
The global trend of democratic backsliding, as well as lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law, are risks being exacerbated by the pandemic says Sweden. “We …
Sweden allocated extra USD 12 million to democracy and human rights in Asia and the Pacific Region Read More
On 21 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia participated in the 7th Project Advisory Board meeting on “Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards in Construction Sector”. …
EuroCham discussed safety matter during a meeting with Cambodia Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. Read More
According to a YouGov survey released in December 2020, suffering from mental health problems including depression and anxiety differentiates according to the country of residence. This is something businesses with …
Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad Read More
On 18 January 2021 the Danish Honorary Consul in Cambodia, Mr Kjeld Michael Olsen, attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Danish Visa Application Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With …
The new Danish Visa Application Center in Phnom Penh is officially opened Read More
Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …
Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
Cambodia and the EU met virtually recently to consult on development priorities between Cambodia and The EU. Present at the meeting was Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister …
EU and Cambodia discuss development priorities Read More
For students who are interested in studying overseas are invited to join the biggest event for the education and training sector in Finland – Educa – This year the event …
Finland’s Education and Training sector event goes online on 29-30 Jan Read More
On 13 January 2021 the Swedish Head of Development Cooperation, Samuel Hurtig, welcomed three Cambodian participants who successfully completed the International Training Programme on Gender Statistic. The programme was organized …
Three Cambodians complete Swedish training in gender statistic Read More
People from Greenland will be able to vote via postal voting in the Greenlandic local election at the Danish embassy in Bangkok or the Danish Honorary Consulate in Phnom Penh. …
Greenlanders in South East Asia can now vote through the Danish representations near you Read More
Looking for some of the best treks in the world? Then look no further than Asia! From the adventurous trails in the deserts, to the breathtaking jungles, to the encounters …
Eight Best (And Challenging) Treks In Asia Read More
The Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh congratulates eight Cambodian female students who have been granted scholarships. The eight students have been granted scholarships to study the English Language Based Bachelor …
Sweden granted new scholarship to female students in Phnom Penh Read More
Royal Embassy of Denmark released on 9 January 2021 an update on the latest travel restrictions. A flight ban has been imposed on transportation of passengers from the entire world, …
Denmark introduces entry restrictions for all travelers until 17 January 2021 Read More
Henley & Partners has released the latest results of the 2021 Henley Passport Index which shows how powerful the Asian and Nordic passports are in terms of travel freedom. The …
Asia’s & Scandinavia’s best and worst visa-free passports revealed Read More
On 5 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invited to a Breakfast Talk on “How can European Brands Meet RE100 and Other Global Goals in Cambodia?” EuroCham …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to breakfast talk with European brands on 14 Jan Read More
Study in Finland announced on 2 January 2020 that the joint application period to studies starting in autumn (September) 2021 will be open 7-20 January 2021 at Studyinfo.fi. See instructions …
Study in Finland Autumn programmes 2021 open for applications on 7 January Read More
Effective from 2 January 2021, the Norwegian government has imposed mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 …
Norway introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing and digital registration for all travelers Read More
MK International Investment and Development Co., Ltd. of Norway (MKI Norway) is investing $1.8 million for 3-year educational-entertainment programmes exclusively developed for Cambodia. Educational entertainment or edutainment is media designed …
New Cambodia-MKI Norway partnership for edutainment content development Read More
The Swedish government has provided funding for a pilot project for a solar energy micro grid launched by The Ministry of Mines and Energy and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) …
Swedish government funds solar energy project in Cambodia Read More
Women workers at clothing factories in Asia are particularly hard hit during the corona pandemic. Finnish Finnwatch is now looking for a corporate team both at home and at EU …
Finnwatch wants to ensure human rights for women textile workers in Asia Read More
The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …
FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia – of which the Nordic Chambers in Cambodia are also a member – released an announcement introducing their Annual partnership Package for 2021. …
EuroCham Cambodia introduces Platinum Package for 2021 Read More
A total of 116 civil society organizations in Cambodia have urged the Swedish government to reverse the decision made in November to move its embassy to Thailand. The groups of …
Civil Society Groups Ask Sweden not to abandon Cambodia Amid Democratic Decline Read More
On 18 December 2020 EuroCham Cambodia’s advocacy team and members of its Real Estate and Construction Committee joined an online consultative meeting on the new draft Law on Land Management …
EuroCham Cambodia joins consultative meeting on new draft Law on Land Management and Urban Planning (MK) Read More
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
A 34 year old Swedish man is accused of arranging to buy 83 firearms through a marketplace on the so-called ‘Dark web’. The dark web is a part of the …
Swedish part time resident of Cambodia accused of illegal international gun trade Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
On 27 November 2020 the Sweden embassy in Phnom Penh announced: Changes are being made to Sweden’s diplomatic presence in Cambodia. The Swedish Government decided on the 26 Nov 2020 …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh to close down Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
The Danish Honorary Consulate in Cambodia has moved to a new address in Phnom Penh. Please be informed that as of today, Monday 16 November 2020 the Danish Honorary Consulate …
The Danish Honorary Consulate in Cambodia has moved to a new address in Phnom Penh Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More