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Martin Glaumann: Business Sweden’s new resource for Southeast Asia

August 27, 2018August 28, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Business Sweden has appointed Martin Glaumann as Market Area Director to boost their capabilities in terms of serving Swedish companies.Business Sweden is the public-private export-promoting organisation, with a very positive …

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Clean Energy Investor Workshop took place in Bangkok

August 21, 2018August 27, 2018 - by Lærke Weensgaard - Leave a Comment

EEP Mekong project developers, funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, met interested investors at the Clean Energy Investor Workshop on 21 August. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs …

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Carlsberg increases ownership in Cambodian company

August 17, 2018 - by Lærke Weensgaard - Leave a Comment

The Danish brewer Carlsberg has increased its ownership in the Cambodian brewer Cambrew Limited by 25%. Next time you drink an Combodia beer it might have a touch of something …

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Swedish embassy provides millions to train Cambodian chefs

August 6, 2018 - by Lærke Weensgaard - Leave a Comment

Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia has been given $2 million from the Swedish Embassy to train students to become chefs. The aid runs from 2018 – 2020. Samuel Hurtig, head …

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Thai Ice Cream Rolls takes on Denmark

July 23, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Thai Ice Cream Rolls are making an impact in Denmark as several companies are making a move to introduce the Danes to the Thai dessert. Thai-style ice cream rolls are …

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Danes abroad, who are moving home to Denmark

July 19, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

Danes abroad who want to move back to Denmark have few places to seek proper information. One website, where most everything you may need is included, is the website of …

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UN delegation visit Khmer Rouge tribunal

June 29, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

A delegation from the Principal Donors Group of the UN visited Phnom Penh on a three day visit to oversee the trials against surviving Khmer Rouge leaders. The trials against …

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QuizRR: digital tools to safeguard rights & responsibilities and worker engagement

May 20, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

QuizRR is a Swedish-founded start-up (in Hong Kong and Stockholm) that has come up with a successful method to assist brands and suppliers concerning, in particular, rights and responsibilities and …

Cambodia / Denmark / General news / International relations / Thailand

Thailand detains Cambodian opposition leader based in Denmark

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

Thailand has detained the leader of the Cambodian opposition party Khmer National Liberation Front, Sam Serey, who lives in Denmark. He was detained by Thai police on Thursday the 28th …

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What will happen to the next generation of Cambodian farmers?

April 16, 2018April 24, 2018 - by Sara Brun Nielsen - Leave a Comment

The future of Cambodian farmers is unknown. The country’s political situation is extremely unpredictable and so is the weather. Illegal logging of the forests contributes to climate changes and the …

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The big International School issue of ScandAsia is out

April 9, 2018August 29, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

ScandAsia has released its annual big special them issue on “How to Choose an International School”. The April 2018 issue is 60 pages packed with school articles and advice – …

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Norway-Asia Business Summit 2018 details

April 9, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore presents the seventh edition of the Norway-Asia Business Summit (NABS), taking place 16-18 April in Singapore. The summit will explore how to navigate the …

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New Business Sweden frontier SEA markets report

April 1, 2018January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

‘Capture the growth of the frontier SEA markets’ Swedish companies can, and should, despite expected challenges, invest in the ‘frontier Southeast Asia markets’ – Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. The business …

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Help the Danish police counter sexual assault on children

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - Leave a Comment

If you see something that indicates sexual assault on children, do not hesitate to report it to the authorities. But as a Dane new in Southeast Asia, making your way …

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Denmark issues warning for Cambodia

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - 1 Comment

The Foreign Ministry of Denmark has issued a warning to all Danes staying in the Snuol district in the northeastern Cambodia after police and protesters crashed on March 8th. …

Cambodia / General news / Norway

Norwegian watchdog urges residents in Cambodia not to vote

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - 1 Comment

The Norwegian-based watchdog Cambodia Watchdog Council International (CWCI) has asked the people of Cambodia not to vote on the upcoming election as long as the former opposition CNRP isn’t allowed …

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Corruption still reigns in Southeast Asia

February 26, 2018 - by Henrik Vinther - 1 Comment

Southeast Asia is still among the most corrupt regions in the world and, for the most parts, slowly descending into further corruption, at least according to Transparency International (TI) annual …

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Sweden held Southeast Asia ambassador’s meeting

February 4, 2018 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

“The importance of the Southeast Asia region cannot be overstated. The region consists of 11 countries and around 620 million people. Therefore; the Swedish ambassadors conduct annual meetings to discuss …

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Denmark to strengthen regional coordination

January 24, 2018April 23, 2018 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish Ambassadors from accross South East Asia and trade advisors from each embassy’s commercial department met Monday and Tuesday 22 and 23 January 2018 in Singapore to disguss how they …

Cambodia / General news / International relations / Sweden

CCHR allowed continue promoting human rights in Cambodia

December 29, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) is a non-aligned, independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) promoting and protecting human rights in the Kingdom of Cambodia. CCHR currently has support from Sweden’s Diakonia (for …

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Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit 2018 announced

December 11, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Team Sweden in Malaysia has announced the second Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 6-7 February 2018. The inaugural, successful summit was held in Singapore …

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Nordcham Christmas event in Phnom Penh

December 1, 2017December 11, 2017 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On December 6, 2017, Nordcham in Phnom Penh is holding a Christmas Dinner with special Nordic Christmas dishes at the Exchange Restaurant, Phnom Penh.

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Sweden to review engagement with Cambodia

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - 6 Comments.

The Swedish government takes today’s decision by the Supreme Court in Cambodia to dissolve the leading opposition party, Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) very seriously. CNRP received 43.8% of the …

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Sweden’s Margot Wallström visits Bangladesh, Myanmar and Vietnam

November 17, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

During 19–23 November Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström visits Bangladesh, Myanmar and Vietnam. Margot Wallström will begin her journey by visiting refugee camps in Bangladesh, to which more than …

Cambodia / General news / Sweden

Cambodia Communication Institute training opened

November 5, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

On 18 October the Cambodia Communication Institute of Royal University of Phnom Penh organized an opening ceremony of the training course on ‘Access to Information’ phase 3 for journalists and …

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55 organisations request to reconvene the Paris Conference on Cambodia

November 1, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

A large number of international and regional organisations, no less than 55, have written a Joint Open Letter requesting to reconvene the members of the Paris Conference on Cambodia. The …

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Sweden expresses great concern for Cambodia’s democracy

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

The 6th annual human rights dialogue between Sweden and Cambodia took place from 16-18 October in Phnom Penh. The deliberations were led by Sweden’s Ambassador for human rights, democracy and …

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Danish freight company Damco opened in Cambodia

October 16, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Damco’s expertise is not just freight movements, but the entire sequence of interdependent connections that make goods visible and available wherever, whenever. With that in mind, Damco on 5 October …

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Sweden Alumni Network of Cambodia launched

August 24, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Sweden’s Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Maria Sargren on 17 August hosted a networking event and the launching of Sweden Alumni Network of Cambodia. The reception marked the first ever gathering …

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Anders Fagerdahl new Head of Handelsbanken South Asia Pacific region.

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 - by Sopida Yatprom - Leave a Comment

In April 2017, Anders Fagerdahl took over as Head of Handelsbanken South Asia Pacific region. He is based in Singapore and oversees the bank’s business in entire South East Asia, …

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Swedish National Day celebrated all over Southeast Asia

June 12, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

Tuesday 6 June 2017 was a celebratory day for all Swedes around the world, and Southeast Asia was no exception. As the calendar turned to the Swedish National Day, Swedes …

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NordCham new National Chapter at EuroCham Cambodia

May 31, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

EuroCham Cambodia launched a new Nordic Chapter on Tuesday 30 May 2017 as they introduced the new Nordic Chamber of Commerce, NordCham, at Raffles Hotel in Phnom Penh. As spring …

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Ambassador Maria Sargren on developing Cambodia

May 26, 2017August 11, 2023 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

Going from working with development policies in the busy and lively EU capital, Brussels, to being an Ambassador in still developing country Cambodia is quite a change of settings. Maria …

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Sweden attends forum on Pak Beng Hydropower Project

May 17, 2017May 18, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

Using the Mekong River as a source of sustainable energy was discussed as the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok participated in a regional stakeholder forum on Lao PDR’s Pak Beng Hydropower Project, …

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EU and ASEAN: free trade talks possible

March 26, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

At the annual EU-ASEAN ministerial consultations held in the Filipino capital of Manila on 10 March trade leaders from the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed …

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Cambodians fight to save their forest against illegal logging with Danish help

March 24, 2017March 27, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

Motorcycles are roaring, leaves rattle and every now and then a twig snaps under a shoe as a group of people, trying to protect the place they call home, gather …

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Saab Group, Vestergaard target Asian air traffic expansion

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Saab Group and Vestergaard Company, where also among the Nordic companies attending the Inter Airport South East Asia trade show, held in Singapore on 15 – 17 February 2017. Technology …

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Swedish BIMA brings security to uninsured Cambodians

March 14, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

“Many people just don’t even know what insurance is. So the very concept of insurance, it is something we have to explain a lot,” says Sebastian Morck, General Manager at …

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No more driving license for Swedes in Asia

March 13, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - 2 Comments.

Swedes living in Asia ought to pay attention: Under a bill before the Riksdag, new rules will come into force that will affect people who are permanently resident abroad and …

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Survey: Thailand the Asian country with least increase in corruption

March 12, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

In your opinion, over the past year, has the level of corruption in this country increased or decreased or stayed the same? This was among questions asked to nearly 22,000 …

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NordCham Cambodia for better business and viking parties

March 6, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

On Wednesday 1 March 2017 a new chapter began in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A new Nordic Chamber of Commerce had their very first meeting where they presented their ideas and …

Cambodia / Denmark / Doing things legally / General news

After 6 years in Cambodian prison: Dane freed by Royal pardon

March 6, 2017January 12, 2021 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

After being accused of forcing minor male staff member at his guesthouse in Siem Reap to have sex with costumers, Danish Sven Erik Jonasson was imprisoned in 2010. After serving 6 …

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First Nordic Chamber meeting in Cambodia

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

The first get together meeting of the new Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, was held last night, on Wednesday 1 March 2017, at restaurant Black Bambu in Phnom Penh. The …

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A new and innovative approach to build a resort

February 21, 2017 - by Sopida Yatprom - Leave a Comment

To the naked eye the stunning villas of The Royals Sands may look like any other luxurious 5-star resort but Thai Swedish-owned, Maxxi Factory, used a new and innovative approach …

Cambodia / General news / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian Ambassador meets Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

February 20, 2017 - by Nadja Dam Jensen - Leave a Comment

Kjetil Paulsen, Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, met with newly appointed executive director of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, ADPC, Hans Guttman, on Friday 17 February 2017. They discussed the …

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Cambodia Focus event in Bangkok

February 20, 2017 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

In partnership with among other all the Nordic chambers of commerce organisations in Bangkok, EuroCham Cambodia organises the full-day seminar: ‘Cambodia Focus: Explore opportunities across the border on 14 March …

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Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland – and Singapore – least corrupt countries

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Nordic counrtries together with New Zealand and Singapore in the Asia Pacific are this year once again on the top of the list of the World’s least corrupt countries. …

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Business Sweden in Southeast Asia busier than ever

January 6, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

At last, ScandAsia has caught hold of a Trade Commissioner to learn more about Business Sweden (since the organisation was changed and renamed) and their activities, scope of work, clients …

Cambodia / Finland / General news / News

Finn arrested for drug producing and trafficking

December 28, 2016September 7, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

A 28-year-old Finnish woman was among five foreigners who were arrested for allegedly producing and trafficking drugs during police raids at two locations in Sihanoukville, southern Cambodia, on Saturday 24 …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / General news / International relations / Sweden

National Conference on Business Integrity in Phnom Penh

December 21, 2016September 7, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

On Thursday 15 December 2016, Ms. Martina Fors Mohlin, First Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh, participated in the National Conference on Business Integrity organised annually by …