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Join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” in Thailand next week

September 2, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites tourists to join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” from 9 to 11 September 2022 in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. The three-day event aims …

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Rhenus acquires Danish logistics company

August 20, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The global company Rhenus Warehousing Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire the Danish company DKI Logistics A/S and its warehouse investment affiliate DKI Automatic A/S. The Danish logistics provider …

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Bali airport implements monkeypox screening

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 - by Anna Stensdotter - Leave a Comment

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has implemented screening measures to help halt the transmission of monkeypox, reports The Bali Sun. The virus has not been detected in Bali, …

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Finnish technology powers ultra-high-speed broadband in Cambodia

August 9, 2022 - by Anna Stensdotter - Leave a Comment

Cambodian businesses will soon enjoy network connectivity at greater speeds as Finnish Nokia and Cambodian SINET team up to deploy the Finnish company’s XGS Passive Optical Network solution to service …

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Swedish embassy welcomes new head of administration in Phnom Penh

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh welcomed Mrs. Maria Bendel as a Head of Administration on 5 August 2022. Mrs. Maria Bendel as a Head of Administration …

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Embassy of Finland in Bangkok welcomed a new intern

August 6, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Finnish embassy welcomed a new intern, Miss Aini, to Bangkok on 1 August 2022. She will be staying in Thailand for three months to work on political and economic …

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Denmark signed the ASEAN treaty in Phnom Penh

August 5, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s representative, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard signed the ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) on 3 August 2022 during the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (55th AMM) in Phnom Penh, …

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Swedes abroad, make your vote count

August 3, 2022 - by Anna Stensdotter - Leave a Comment

Swedish citizens all over the world have the chance to make their opinions heard in the national, regional and local elections held in their country on September 11, 2022. Though …

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Denmark to sign treaty on 3 August in Phnom Penh

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

Denmark will become a signatory to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting which will take place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia …

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Most expats are ‘burnt out’

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Expat stress world wide has reached an all-time high. Almost all expats are having symptoms of burnout. These are some of the findings of a Global Well-Being Survey of 11.922 …

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700.000 Swedes live abroad

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A new survey from Swedes Worldwide, which has just been released, shows that almost 700,000 Swedes are estimated to live abroad. The exact number is just over 685,000 Swedes. This …

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Scandinavian and Asian countries final fossil fuel vehicles dates

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

Singapore appears set to become the first Asian country to impose a ban on the sale of new fossil fuel vehicles, said a statistical report by an Indonesian news outlet …

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Scandinavians need travel insurance for most Asian countries even if fully vaccinated

June 14, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - 2 Comments.

With more borders easing their Covid-19 requirements for entry to welcome back ardent tourists, many people are eager to hop on the next flight to visit their favourite cities. If …

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Royal Cambodian cookbook wins award in Sweden

June 10, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

A Cambodian cookbook and culinary guide, originally published in 1960 by Princess Norodom Rasmi Sobbhana, has won a prestigious ‘Special Award of the Jury’ in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards …

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World Oceans Day 2022: 5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Ocean

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

Countries throughout the world are working to save our oceans and to sustain our lives and livelihoods. The following article was posted today, June 8, 2022 to raise awareness in …

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UNDP, EU, Sweden stand by Cambodia Climate Change Alliance

June 7, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - 6 Comments.

The UNDP, the EU, and the government of Sweden have been working through the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance to support the country in developing multi-sectoral plans with concrete and ambitious …

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Asian skilled workforce to benefit from Finnish fast track service

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

Finland’s fast track service allows specialists, growth entrepreneurs and their family members to obtain a residence permit within 14 days. The service was launched at the beginning of June. This …

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Norwegian citizen arrested in Cambodia

June 3, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

Authorities in Cambodia on Monday arrested a former youth activist and Norwegian citizen who recently returned from exile to support the opposition Candlelight Party in the June 5 local communal …

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Swedes urged to invest more in Cambodia

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

In Cambodia the Commerce Ministry has encouraged Swedish businessmen and investors to expand investment opportunities in Cambodia, and also expressed the readiness of the country to co-operate with Sweden for …

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Denmark is one of the countries providing a factory safety programme to Cambodia

May 20, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - 3 Comments.

Garment factories in Cambodia will now be able to make use of the safety programme for garment workers that is funded by the Danish International Development Agency, the Dutch Ministry …

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Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen invites Norwegians to social gathering in Phnom Penh

April 27, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand Kjersti Rødsmoen will visit Phnom Penh on 5 and 6 May and therefore invites Norwegians in Cambodia to a social gathering on 5 May from 16.30 …

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Swedish honorary consulate opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

April 25, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Jaqueline Deeon - Leave a Comment

Cambodian national Kim Tol Tan has been appointed as the consular officer for Sweden’s newly opened ‘honorary consulate’ in the capital city, Phnom Penh, on 22 April 2022. Kim Tol …

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Join EuroCham’s sunset minigolf tournament in Cambodia

April 21, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

EuroCham Cambodia to invite you to the Chamber’s newest event, the “Sunset Minigolf Tournament” on 29 April. More about the event, EuroCham writes: The Sunset Minigolf Tournament promises to provide …

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Voters abroad can now vote in Denmark’s referendum on joining EU’s common defense

April 21, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

On 1 June, Denmark will hold a referendum on whether to join the European Union’s cooperation on security and defense and abolish the EU defense reservation in Denmark. Eligible voters …

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DABAs ‘Meet the Chambers’ continues with Indonesia & Cambodia

April 16, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to join the second webinar out of a series of four webinars in 2022, where you will get a chance to meet the …

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Opportunity to renew passport for Norwegians in Phnom Penh

April 15, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On Friday 6 May, Norwegian citizens with passports that are about to expire, have expired, or are full will have the opportunity to renew them in Cambodia as the Norwegian Embassy …

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Danish Princess Marie celebrated DanChurchAid’s 100 anniversary in Cambodia

April 12, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Last week, Danish Princess Marie visited Cambodia to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of DanChurchAid, which she is a protector of. The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, which also covers Cambodia shares …

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RoCK presented civil society´s report at the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh

April 12, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) recently visited the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh to present a civil society report on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) …

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Finland’s Deputy Head of Mission visited Cambodia for the first time

April 7, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 3 Comments.

The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok also covers Cambodia and Deputy Head of Mission Miika Tomi recently visited the country for the first time after travel restrictions were lifted. Miika …

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Cambodia’s GDT and Sweden’s Taxation Authority held training week in Phnom Penh

April 6, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 1 April, Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT), represented by H.E. Bun Neary, and the Swedish Taxation Authority (STA) held a closure meeting with GDT staff. The staff have …

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HRH Princess Marie of Denmark begins humanitarian trip to Cambodia with a poignant visit

April 5, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

HRH Princess Marie of Denmark has begun a trip to Cambodia in her role as honorary President of DanChurchAid, the Danish church’s humanitarian foundation. The princess’ journey is also a …

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EU Team visited Cambidoa’s Kampot province

April 4, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

From 23 to 25 March, Team Europe Political Counselors from the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, France, and Germany, together with EU’s Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Tihamér …

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H&M now open in Cambodia

April 1, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

On Friday, March 18th, H&M opened its first store in Cambodia. The Swedish retailer said in this release that excited crowds waited in line with great enthusiasm to enter the first H&M …

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Manufacturer of Norwegian passports reports reduced production capacity

April 1, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Thales, the supplier of Norwegian passports, has reported a shortage of raw materials and reduced production capacity, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs. The shortage of raw materials is due to …

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Denmark lift all entry restrictions

March 30, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 29 March at midnight, Denmark’s last remaining covid-19 entry restriction was lifted and all travelers regardless of vaccination status can now freely travel into the Nordic country. The last …

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Finland crowned world’s happiest nation for the fifth year

March 21, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finland is named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to The World Happiness Report 2022. Myanmar ends up very close to the bottom of the …

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US provides over $ 6M in grant support through NPA Cambodia for clearing of cluster munitions

March 11, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 9 March, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia signed Cooperation Agreements covering three main projects in the total amount of USD 6,444,808 million funded …

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Ambassador Thorgaard finally able to visit Cambodia

March 5, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Last week, Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard finally had the pleasure of visiting Cambodia and officially assuming his position as Ambassador of Denmark to Cambodia, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares. The …

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Young Norwegians want to travel – Kilroy says Thailand is a popular destination

March 4, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 3 Comments.

After saving for months and months during the pandemic, young people want to travel and according to Kilroy Norway, the travel bug is bigger than ever. NRK writes that the travel …

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Sweden is supporting COMFREL through their programme support to Diakonia in Cambodia

March 4, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Sweden is supporting COMFREL through their programme support to Diakonia in Cambodia and last month, the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh and Diakonia made a joint field visit …

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Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh attended the ECCC meeting

February 28, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh recently attended the meeting of the Group of Friends of the Extraordinary Chambers within the Cambodian Courts (ECCC), also known as the Khmer …

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Delegation of the EU to Cambodia brings the European Film Festival back to Phnom Penh

February 18, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Cambodia brings the European Film Festival back to Phnom Penh for the first time since 2014. The European Film Festival …

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Embassy of Swedish Section office visited partner activities in Prey Veng Province

February 16, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Last week the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh visited partners’ activities in Prey Veng Province. Sweden is supporting Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC Cambodia), through their program support …

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Cambodia and Norway renew mine clearance cooperation

February 7, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

During a recent meeting between Cambodian Mine Action Center and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia, Cambodia and Norway reaffirmed the mutual commitment for both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, in particular regarding …

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Denmark lifts all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 1 February, Denmark lifted all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers. This means that from 1 February 2022 onwards, all persons from anywhere in the world with valid proof of …

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The Nordic Region and Singapore again ranks among the world’s least corrupt countries

January 31, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Nordic Region and Singapore once again take the lead as some of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index. Every year, the …

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EU High Representative spoke to Cambodia Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

January 26, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 20 January, High Representative Josep Borrell spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Cambodia, Prak Sokhonn, the European External Action Service (EEAS) informs. According to this press …

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EuroCham Cambodia to host training course on Leadership for First Line Managers

January 11, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The European Chamber of Commerce Cambodia is hosting a two-day training course on Leadership for First Line Managers on 17 and 18 January. More about the course, EuroCham Cambodia writes: …

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Ambassador Ann Måwe on what keeps Sweden on top of the Global Innovation Rankings

January 8, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The program Vietsucess, formerly known as The Quoc Khanh Show recently welcomed Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe and General Director of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, Denis Brunettito …

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Trade between the EU and Cambodia up 11 percent

January 7, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Trade between Cambodia and the European Union was valued at approximately $3.48 billion in the period January to October 2021 which is an increase of 11 percent year-on-year, according to …