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On Wednesday 14 December, Sweden and the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a one year extension of the ongoing agreement on SIG, School Improvement Grants, of SEK 61.5 million. The …
Sweden to support Cambodian schooling Read More
In 2016, SOS Children’s Villages in Sønderborg, Denmark, have sent 62,000 DKK to children in Laos and Cambodia. A Christmas raffle at a market in Cathrinesminde gave a surplus of 20,000 …
62,000 DKK from Sønderborg to Laos and Cambodia Read More
Finnfund writes in a press release that they will provide support to the micro-finance sector in Cambodia. This, they will do by investing in PRASAC Microfinance Institution Ltd, one of the leading …
Finnfund to invest in Cambodian-based Microfinance Institution Read More
On Wednesday 7 December 2016, Sam Serey, the Denmark-based leader of anti-government Khmer National Liberation Front (KNFL), was sentenced to nine years of imprisonment by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. …
Denmark-based KNFL leader sentenced to prison Read More
On 25 November Sweden signed an agreement on continued support to Mekong River Commission (MRC) for more sustainable development of the Mekong basin. Sweden emphasized the importance of gender integration …
Sweden continues Mekong River Commission support Read More
From 13-18 November 2016, Sweden’s Secretary of State, Ulrika Modéer, travelled to Myanmar and Cambodia. In Myanmar, Modéer visited the capital, Yangon, and Nay Pyi Taw for talks with government …
Ulrika Modéer visits Myanmar and Cambodia Read More
In 2016 the start-up hype in Southeast Asia (SEA) has reached new heights. But there are different perceptions of what ‘start-up’ really comprises. Join ScandAsia for a lesson by Bangkok-based …
True start-ups, TechGrind, Southeast Asia’s first tech incubator Read More
As part of enhanced efficiency and coordination within the ‘Team Finland’ umbrella, Asia can now benefit from an extra resource: one of six persons spread out globally is placed in …
Riku Mäkelä is Team Finland’s extra resource for SEA Read More
The first ever Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit contained a number of prominent business representatives, not least Mr Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman of the Board, SEB, SAAB Group & Foundation Asset Management, …
Marcus Wallenberg: We can do more in Southeast Asia Read More
Day 2 of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit continued with a highly insightful session on CSR, followed by more ‘Success stories – perspectives from the ground’, where the Swedish …
Swedish-SEA business summit: Ambassador announces continuation Read More
As Mr Mikael Damberg, Sweden’s Minister of Enterprise & Innovation, and Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry held their insightful opening speeches the very first Sweden-Southeast …
Sweden, Singapore ministers open inaugural Sweden-SEA business summit Read More
Today, Southeast Asia is experiencing a boom in number of retirees, raising the demand for retirement homes and additional smart solutions in eldercare and related sectors. The UN estimates that …
Southeast Asia’s ageing population: new markets for Scandinavian companies Read More
In September and October, several thousand Danes join the ECCO Walkathon in four different Danish cities. For every kilometre the Danes walk, ECCO donates 7,50 DKK for a good cause. …
Danes march for Cambodian orphans Read More
On Monday 12 September 2016, Swedish Gunnar Bergström visited a Cambodian high-school to tell them about the mistake he made almost 40 years ago supporting Khmer Rouge. Gunnar Bergström is …
Former Khmer Rouge supporter gives talk at Cambodian high school Read More
On 2 September 2016, Angkor Beer Company in Cambodia held a special event to launch the Danish Tuborg premium lager. For the first time ever, Cambodians were introduced to Denmark’s …
Angkor launches Tuborg premium beer Read More
The previous China manager Tobias Glitterstam has been appointed to lead Business Sweden for the Asia Pacific, from 1 September 2016. Glitterstam will report to CEO Ylva Berg and be …
Business Sweden appoints Tobias Glitterstam to head Asia Pacific Read More
As the first ever, and very timely ‘Sweden–Southeast Asia Business Summit’ is around the corner (21–22 of September 2016), Team Sweden presents the details for the two days in Singapore …
Sweden gears up for SEA business summit Singapore Read More
Today, on 1 September 2016, Maria Sargren has assumed her new post as the Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia. To obtain her new position, she has just left her previous job …
New Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia Read More
The Finnish government has appointed Satu Suikkari-Kleven as the new ambassador in Bangkok, Thailand. With this new title, Mrs. Suikkari-Kleven will be the new Ambassador to both Thailand, Cambodia and …
Satu Suikkari-Kleven new Finnish Ambassador to Bangkok Read More
“I will miss Cambodia a lot; there is something with Cambodia that gets to you. So, definitely, I will try to return and visit once a year or so. It …
Swedish Ambassador on Cambodia’s potential Read More
On 23 June 2016 Sweden and European Union, EU signed a three-year agreement through which the EU will provide 7 Million Euro to Sweden for targeted capacity building. Sweden will …
EU funds Swedish transparency effort in Cambodia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden, Phnom Penh reports of great turnout and interactive discussions at the workshop on “ICT in Education as a tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”, which …
Sweden holds First Generation Workshop in Phnom Penh Read More
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ScandAsia appeals for people to subscribe Read More
In early July 2016 Ambassador Anna Maj Hultgård’s posting as Sweden’s Ambassador to Phnom Penh came to an end. During her week of farewell the Ambassador met with Prime Minister …
Swe Ambassador’s Cambodia posting ends Read More
The German travel agency, Diethelm Travel Group, appointed Danish Ronni Dalhoff as new Managning Director of Diethelm Travel Cambodia. “We look forward to welcoming Dalhoff to the Diethelm Travel Cambodia …
Dane is New Director at Big Travel Group in Cambodia Read More
6 June 2016 fell on a Monday, as the Embassy of Sweden Phnom Phen celebrated the Swedish National Day in style at the InterContinental Hotel. The event was presided over …
Cambodia celebrates Swedish National Day in style Read More
With almost 30 years of experience in diplomacy and international relations, Susanne Rumohr Hækkerup can be described as a diplomatic powerhouse. From March 2016 she was appointed new Executive Director …
Susanne Rumohr Hækkerup: Asia House’s new Executive Director Read More
The Swedish-Thai business community was given a rare opportunity to get a heads up on the investment climate in Cambodia, courtesy of departing Ambassador of Sweden to Cambodia, Ms Anna …
Sweden’s ambassador presents Cambodia business opportunities Read More
Southeast Asia is one of the most polluted regions in the world. But the grey polluted future could turn green for the region World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) writes …
New Report: Sustainable energy could cover SEA-needs by 2050 Read More
Premature deaths from outdoor air pollution are projected to rise from 3 million today to 4.5 million by 2040, concentrated mainly in developing Asia, International Energy Agency writes in a …
Deaths from air pollution expected to explode in Asia Read More
In the summer of 2013, the seven year old Mingus Lund threw at Coca Cola bottle with a postcard inside into the ocean by Geitskjæret on Nøtterøy near the town of Tønnsberg …
Bottle letter from Norway found in Cambodia Read More
The government has appointed Minister Maria Sargren ambassador to Phnom Penh. Maria Sargren today serves as Minister Counsellor at the Permanent Representation in Brussels. She has previously served inter alia …
Sweden Cambodia: new ambassador and Bangkok seminar Read More
Asian tourists trying to obtain a visa to Denmark are in Bangkok met with a sign at the VFS visa center counter saying that it is currently not possible to …
Visa to Denmark not possible until further notice Read More
Carlsberg denies that Cambrew, which brews Angkor beer and is half-owned by the Danish beer giant, illegally fired 11 beer promoters for striking against longer working hours and fixed-term contracts. Carlsberg …
Carlsberg Defends itself in conflict with beer selling bar staff Read More
It is a big job to have responsibility to promote educational, scientific and technological development of aquaculture in Asia. Luckily, the new elected President to The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) …
Great Dane is new President to World Aquaculture Society Asia Read More
Saturday the 6th February 2016 Danish public service broadcaster, DR, was airing the annual charity show, Danmarks Indsamling 2016. The final donations ended on 97 million DKK earmarked to help …
Danish TV-show funds projects in SEA Read More
Lisbeth Reuss-Schmidt has many butterflies in the stomach. The reason is that she just before Christmas was hired as the new team manager for LM’s (Luthersk Mission) mission work in …
Danish Luthersk Mission team leader prepares for Cambodia Read More
A new National Employment Policy drafted with the help of Sweden will improve Cambodia’s economy for the young generation, according to the International Labor Organization. According to the ILO statement …
Inspired by Sweden: Cambodia initiates first ever employment policy Read More
Norwegian businessman Morten Bosterud will return a 9th century head of Shiva God and a 12th century head of Male Divinity to Cambodia. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also …
Norwegian hands over two artefacts to Cambodia Read More
With Danish support from Danmission and University of Copenhagen local activists in Cambodia fight against illegal lumbermen and corrupt politicians. By using mobilephones and a special-developed app the activists from Prey …
Forest project in Cambodia funded by Denmark wins UN-prize Read More
IFU – the Danish Investment Fund for Developing countries – has developed a new strategy that makes it easier than ever to qualify to be an IFU supported company or …
New strategy makes Danish IFU an attractive investment partner Read More
Sweden’s international fashion giant H&M meets huge criticism from a new report. The Stockholm-based organization Fair Action claims H&M to break the rules in Cambodia by systematically employ people using …
Fair Action accuses H&M for breaking the law in Cambodia Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church employees have set out to help daily Norwegians in small and large crises abroad. The organization has developed an app, “Nødnummer”, to make your stay abroad …
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church emergency app Read More
Are you ready to travel? With the new app from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs you will be. The travel app ”UM Rejseklar” (=ready to go) will make you …
Denmark releases new worldwide travel app Read More
Last year Denmark passed a dual citizenship bill. On 1st September 2015 the law became effective and it is now possible for foreign nationals living in Denmark to become naturalized citizens …
A guide to dual citizenship Read More
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ScandAsia now on Instagram! Read More
The Swedish Embassy and United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia are the funders to a new multimedia initiative “Klahan9” (which means “Brave9”). The project is aimed to support young Cambodian …
Swedish Embassy funds multimedia developing project in Cambodia Read More
H&M’s unique fair living wage strategy, launched in 2013, is showing progress on many fronts, H&M has reported in an update for the first half of 2015, describing their goals …
H&M’s steps towards fair living wages Read More
A delegation from the Swedish Tax Agency visited earlier this month Cambodia. In a meeting with the Cambodian minister of economy and finance, the ministry requested assistance from Sweden in strengthen Cambodia’s …
Cambodia asks Sweden to help collect more tax Read More
Carlsberg Group has reported on its worldwide H1 performance for 2015. Weak results in Western Europe and market decline in Eastern Europe partly offset by strong Asian results. CEO Cees …
Carlsberg H1 2015 report: strong Asia growth, incl. Tuborg brand Read More