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Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment affirmed its intentions to address plastic usage issues in the country, collaborating with international partners such as Sweden, Japan, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). …
Cambodia affirms intentions to address plastic usage issues Read More
A big cruise ship from Norway docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia before continuing its journey towards Thailand. The ship, ‘The Viking Orion of Norway’, comes from the …
Viking Orion ship of Norway enters Cambodia Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes. Anna …
Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide said despite Norway’s supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, Norway believes Israel may have broken international law in the ongoing war in the Middle East, …
Norway says Israel may have broken international law in ongoing war in Middle East Read More
Denmark and Sweden are among the top five countries to live in for remote employees, out of 108 countries evaluated. Southeast Asia can be found further down the line. The …
The best countries to live in for remote working Read More
On Tuesday 2 November 2023 the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand will visit Phnom Penh, Cambodia to meet fellow Danes and present their work. And you can join! The event …
Meet the Danish Embassy in Phnom Penh Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM Cambodia) invites you who are a researcher, communications expert, or senior executive to join the upcoming “AI Boot Camp: For Professionals.” The …
EUROCHAM looks forward to share knowledge about AI in Cambodia Read More
Last week ScandAsia reported that three Cambodian activists have been banned from going to Sweden to accept a Right Livelihood Foundation award. Now, the three environmental activists are back out …
Cambodian activists challenges travel ban to Sweden Read More
The Right Livelihood Foundation has expressed concerns over Cambodia banning three environmental activists from traveling to Sweden to receive the prize known as the “Alternative Nobel.” Thon Ratha, Phuong Keo …
Concerns over Cambodia banning activists from going to Sweden Read More
Danish TROFACO is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental conservation, climate action and social development by planting trees. The organization operates primarily in Southeast Asia, focusing on initiatives that go …
Danish TROFACO is planting trees in Southeast Asia for climate action Read More
Norwegian Katrine Solhaug’s journey into the world of social consciousness and her commitment to making a positive impact have for several years been manifested in Babel Guesthouse in Siem Reap, …
Norwegian couple expands their eco-friendly concept in Cambodia Read More
The Swedish Ministry of Justice has awarded VFS Global to provide visa services in 37 countries. Under the new agreement, VFS Global will continue to operate on behalf of the …
The Swedish ministry of Justice has renewed the global visa contract with VFS Read More
Cambodia and China will sign six more Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in an attempt to boost investment cooperation . According to the Khmer Times, the expansion of investment will cover …
Cambodia to sign six more MoUs with China to boost investment cooperation Read More
Nutrition plays a crucial role in children’s overall health and development, especially during the early stages of life. In Cambodia, like in many other countries, undernutrition remains a significant public …
Dane working with malnutrition among children in Cambodia Read More
Vietnam’s wooden furniture and handicraft exports have shown signs of recovery in the past three months, according to Nguyễn Xuân Truyền, deputy director in charges of sales and marketing at …
Vietnamese wooden furniture and handicraft exports show signs of recovery Read More
The Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia has welcomed 498,513 international visitors from January to August of 2023, reported Xinhua. The significant rise of foreigners’ visit made 23.09 million USD in …
Cambodia expects to welcome more foreigners to visit Angkor Archeological Park Read More
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) reported that imports from China, Vietnam, and Thailand have grown in the first seven months of 2023 as these three …
Cambodia imports from neighboring countries grow Read More
After a four month pause, the Cambodian low-cost airline Sky Angkor is back with twice-daily flights from Phnom Penh to the Don Mueang airport in Bangkok from 25 August. The …
Sky Angkor is back with more routes to Bangkok Read More
The new Cambodia’s government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet was predicted to prioritize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its foreign policy. According to The Khmer Times, …
Cambodia to prioritize ASEAN in foreign policy Read More
Ninety leaders and staff of the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) joined in planting trees in Angkor Park on 24 August 2023 in Cambodia. The APSARA National Authority (ANA) said 180 …
Norwegian People’s Aid helps planting trees in Angkor Park in Cambodia Read More
The Khmer Times reported on Thursday, 24 August 2023 that Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia and Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, vowed to work together on tackling challenges …
New PMs of Thailand and Cambodia vow to work together Read More
Hun Sen’s eldest son, Hun Manet officially became the Prime Minister of Cambodia on 22 August 2023. The National Assembly (NA) gave a vote of confidence, 123 out of the …
Hun Manet officially becomes Cambodia PM Read More
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) recently signed an agreement on “The Project for Humanitarian Demining in Cambodia” to manage mine clearance in the …
Cambodia and Norwegian People’s Aid sign deal for mine clearance Read More
Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration (FiA) recently announced the enforcement of law in the confiscation and destruction of piranhas and prohibiting piranha imports and online marketing. “This type of fish is completely …
Cambodia enforces law on prohibiting piranha imports and online marketing Read More
Thai Vietjet encourages travelers to embark on family holidays by offering bargain deals during its ‘Family Fun Month’, until August 17. The promotion presents special fares starting from THB1,688 (including …
Vietjet offers family fun fares Read More
King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia recently appointed Hun Manet, the eldest son of Cambodia’s longtime leader Hun Sen, as the next prime minister. The King has named Manet as “Prime …
Cambodian King appoints Hun Manet as next PM Read More
Three Bali immigration officers have been arrested for their alleged role in an illegal organ ring. The trafficking syndicate ferried victims from Indonesia to Cambodia to sell their kidneys, Indonesian …
Bali immigration officers arrested over Cambodian organ ring Read More
The recent general election of Cambodia resulted in Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party, Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) winning a landslide victory after being in power for almost four decades. Hun …
Cambodia next PM Hun Manet and his cabinet to start office in 22nd of August Read More
Cambodia’s one-sided election has kicked off on Sunday, 23 July 2023 in which Hun Sen from his Cambodian People’s Party who has ruled the country for almost four decades is …
Cambodia one-sided election kicks off Read More
The fire at a nightclub in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, killed at least six people including four men and two women on Saturday, 1 July 2023. According to AFP via the …
Fire at Nightclub in Cambodia kills at least 6 people Read More
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened to block Facebook after he recently quit using the application and switched to use other social media platforms including Telegram and TikTok. He warned …
Cambodia PM threatens to ban Facebook “for a short period or forever” Read More
Indonesian police have this month arrested nearly 500 suspects involved in the trafficking of more than 1,500 victims. This is according to officials on Tuesday, June 20. Indonesia is one …
Indonesia arrests nearly 500 for human trafficking Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) will organize the Green Business Forum on “Pioneering Innovation for a Sustainable Future” on Friday, 9 june 2023 at Oakwood Premier …
Join EuroCham Green Business Forum in Cambodia Read More
Vietnam-based firm, Mekong Capital is planning to set up a climate fund approximately $200 million as early as 2024 for helping forest regeneration and global warming in the Mekong region …
Vietnamese firm Mekong Capital plans fund for forests regeneration Read More
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and several partner organizations held a two-day workshop on clean vehicles and fuels in Cambodia on 24-25 May 2023 to discuss ways to reduce air pollution. …
Workshop for discussing ways to reduce air pollution held in Cambodia Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) will organize the “Open Office Day” event on 13 June 2023 from 5 PM to 7 PM. The event’s purpose is …
EuroCham Cambodia to organize “Open Office Day” event Read More
The general trade between Cambodia and Indonesia increased by 43.2 per cent to $304 million in the first quarter of 2023. Cambodia is a net exporter to Indonesia when it …
Cambodia’s textile exports to Indonesia in consistent growth Read More
Every year during March to April, many provinces in the Northern region of Thailand have been known to go through the “Burning Season” and have the areas covered in PM2.5 …
Clean Air: Fundamental right that many Thais still lack access to Read More
Eight Filipino journalists recently joined a two-week program on media self-regulation in Stockholm, Sweden, reported Phil Star. The program was funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency aiming to …
Filipino journalists join media self-regulation program in Sweden Read More
Cambodia has committed to adopt practices in green energy transition to reduce greenhouse emissions as well as aim to become a major exporter of clean energy in the region. The …
Cambodia cooperates with Singapore in becoming major exporter of green energy Read More
On March 25, Destination Mekong (DM) and Siem Reap Tourism Club (STC) co-hosted their first Destination Siem Reap networking day. The theme was ‘Together Smarter Stronger’. The event was primarily …
Siem Reap networking day Read More
More than $5 billion of upstream assets are available for sale across Southeast Asia, according to Norwegian Rystad Energy. Most of the opportunities are in Indonesia, where more than $2 …
Upstream assets available for sale across Southeast Asia Read More
Malaysia and Cambodia signed the agreements on the recruitment, employment and repatriation of Cambodian workers in Malaysia on Monday, 27 March 2023. On the occasion of the signatory, it was …
Malaysia and Cambodia sign agreement on Cambodian workers Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh signed an agreement with Transparency International Cambodia (TIC) for support in 2023 last week. According to the embassy’s Facebook page, the …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh signs agreement to support Transparency International Cambodia Read More
Norway and ASEAN reaffirmed their commitment to further cooperation during the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee which was held on 14 March 2023 at the ASEAN …
Norway and ASEAN countries reaffirm their further cooperation commitment Read More
The authorities from Laos and Cambodia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on boosting cooperation in tourism between the two countries through privately organized package tours in Vientiane in …
Laos and Cambodia to boost cooperation in tourism between the two Read More
The women empowerment campaign, “One Billion Rising (OBR) 2023”in Cambodia received support from the EU, Save the Children, Sverige, Diskonia, Heinrich Boll Stiftung and Norwegian People’s Aid, reported the Phnom …
EU supports “One Billion Rising” campaign in Cambodia to empower women Read More
Vallu and Alvis, the two Finnish friends who cycled from Helsinki to Singapore, has shared their stories going through Southeast Asia on a bike with ScandAsia. The two have spent …
Southeast Asia stories from the back of a bike Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) will hold the “Afternoon Talk and Networking on Gender Equality” topic on 7 March 2023 in Raintree, Cambodia. The discussion will …
Important talk on gender equality to be hosted by EuroCham Cambodia Read More
Health officials in Prey Veng province have confirmed the death of an 11-year-old girl from H5N1, also known as bird flu. This is Cambodia’s first known human bird flu infection …
An 11-year-old girl has died from Bird Flu in Cambodia Read More