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DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad

March 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The event led by …

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Swedish scholar calls for the Vatican to speak up on China

March 23, 2021March 27, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Swedish Fredrik Fällman, Associate Professor of Sinology at the University of Gothenburg states that the Vatican should speak up about human rights abuses by the Chinese government and that dialogue …

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China fires back and sanctions Denmark’s former Prime Minister and Swedish researcher

March 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 9 Comments.

On 22 March, China responded to EU’s sanctions of four Chinese individuals and one organization with placing ten people and four organizations on their own sanction list. The list includes …

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EU member states sanction China for human right violations

March 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 22 March, foreign EU Ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels to sanction four Chinese persons and one organization over violations of human rights against Muslim minorities. The sanctions …

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Danish Foreign Minister admits meeting with China’s Ambassador

March 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod now admits that the case of the pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has created tensions between Denmark and China. Yet he rejects a diplomatic crisis. According to …

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Nokia aims to improve profit margins

March 22, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Nokia is forecasting a pick up in profit margins to 10%-13% in 2023 as new Chief Executive Pekka Lundmark charts a course to catch up with rivals in the race …

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Syntronic Nanjing has relocated to new premises with a state-of-the-art lab

March 22, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Syntronic China’s Nanjing branch this month relocated to new state-of-the-art premises equipped with a high-end lab. The relocation forms part of Syntronic’s strategy to reinforce its presence, strengthen its offer, …

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The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions

March 22, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …

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You have never been Danish citizens – young Danes of Vietnamese ancestry told by Danish authorities

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Three Danish siblings recently received a letter from the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs assessing that they are not and have never been Danish citizens despite being born …

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China-linked cyber-spying agent in Finnish Parliament identified

March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Supo, The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service recently stated that the state cyber-espionage operation APT31 was responsible for the cyber-attack on Finland’s Parliament last autumn, YLE reports. Security companies such …

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Norwegian documentary can create trouble for the Oscar TV broadcast in China

March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian documentary “Do not split” was on Monday nominated for an Oscar but because the documentary is about democracy rebellion in Hong Kong, China might not broadcast the Oscars …

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ECCO latest office in Xi’An designed by HONG Designworks

March 22, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The recently completed ECCO office in Xi’an China designed by HONG Designworks is a beautifully executed project that’s inspired by the rhythm and movement of nature. The modern office marries …

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Shortage of chips halts Volvo Cars production in China and the US

March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

A global shortage of semiconductor chips halts and adjusts the Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars production in China and the United States for parts of March, Reuters reports. Volvo Cars which …

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Salmon from Norway is popular in China again

March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Imports of frozen and cold-chain food to China are recovering and among other products, Norwegian salmon is popular again amongst Chinese consumers. The country’s cold-chain food industry has been the …

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Danish badminton stars receive harsh messages after Indonesia was eliminated from All England tournament

March 20, 2021March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Several Danish badminton players have been subjected to harsh statements and messages on social media from angry and disappointed Indonesian badminton fans. This comes after the Indonesian squad was sent …

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Thailand is the second unsafest country in the world to drive in

March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

It’s estimated that two persons are killed and approximately forty people are injured every minute on roads around the world so in which parts of the world are you …

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China eases visa policy for receivers of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines

March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

As part of efforts to attract international travelers to China under strict epidemic prevention measures, Chinese embassies in at least 20 countries including Norway and Indonesia have recently started offering …

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Grundfos delivers strong financial performance in 2020

March 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish pump giant Grundfos announced on 15 March 2021 that sales in the second half of 2020 was only 1.0% below 2019. This was better than first half, where …

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Volvo Venture Capital invested unspecified amount in EV charging software company Driivz

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Driivz Ltd., a leading global EV charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles …

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More Finnish food exported to China in 2020

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Increase in meat exports to China was a key part of the overall growth of Finnish food exports in 2020, says Business Finland, a governmental body for promoting trade and …

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China answers back to Denmark’s criticism over Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system

March 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Denmark and Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod should not interfere in China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system, states the Chinese Embassy in Denmark through a recently published statement. The …

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Surveillance equipment from controversial Chinese company is used in Denmark

March 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Chinese company Hikvision supplies surveillance equipment to several public institutes in Denmark but according to US-based think tank Freedom House and the US government, the company’s equipment is involved …

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Betty Chen imports robots from China to help serve sushi in Danish restaurants

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Xia “Betty” Chen came to Copenhagen from China to study 16 years ago. Today the 34-year-old restaurateur is about to open her fourth restaurant where two robots will help servers …

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China and Norway aim to complete free trade agreement negotiations

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

China and Norway moved closer to an agreement on the two nations’ Free Trade agreement during a recent video conference between their chief trade negotiators, China Briefing reports. China and …

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Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …

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Norway’s wealth fund to examine whether firms are using forced Xinjiang labor

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Norway’s wealth fund is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund and operates under ethical guidelines set by parliament. According to the fund’s ethics watchdog, the $1.3 trillion wealth fund is …

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Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong officially opened

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Lego’s first indoor playground in the city at the K11 Musea shopping centre has sold 3,000 tickets for its opening day, the mall said on 6 March 2021. The opening …

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“Team Finland for You” event gathered around 30 Finnish companies

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 8 March 2021 different Team Finland Shanghai actors gathered at the Consul General’s residence to introduce their network and services, thematic priorities and plans for the coming year to …

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Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad. The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …

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Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or Denmark. So quite naturally, …

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Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia … Corona ruined young Danes’ year abroad

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Many young Danes take a year off traveling between studies and Iben Wielandt Nielsen was no different. Before the pandemic, she had high hopes and a ton of expectations for …

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Teknos company visited the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

Finnish company Teknos is one of the newest members to join the Finnish Business Councils in both Shanghai and Beijing. Teknos Coating (Shanghai) management, led by Managing Director Jaime Chee, …

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SwedCham HK launches platform for knowledge and learning

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched ‘THE ACADEMY” which is a platform for knowledge and learning for SwedCham members and friends. THE ACADEMY offers a variety …

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Chinese and US firms take Danish Vestas’s place as the world’s biggest wind turbine maker

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danish Vestas Wind Systems A/S is for the first time in five years no longer the world’s biggest turbine maker but has been usurped by China’s Xinjiang Goldwind and US …

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Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means?

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …

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Finland sees sharp decrease in Schengen Visa Applications from China in 2020

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Finnish consulate in Beijing processed 81 percent fewer applications for a Schengen visa in 2020, while those submitted at The Finnish consulate in Shanghai declined by 77 during last …

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China-Europe train departed Xi’an on maiden trip to Denmark

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 6 March, the first China-Europe train departed Xi’an, headed for Denmark. The service includes a sea leg, covering the Baltic Sea from the Russian port of Kaliningrad to the …

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Norwegian Bjørn Eidsvåg on his classic songs translated to Chinese

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

In a recent interview with Norway’s NRK, the Norwegian singer-songwriter Bjørn Eidsvåg talks about his classic songs being translated into Chinese for the Nordic-Chinese cooperation project Nordic Echo. To NRK, …

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Danish PET warns China critics about travel

March 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Four Danish critics of China, including two members of parliament, say that the Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET) has warned them against traveling to countries from where they may risk …

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Volvo Group delivered a good profitable 2020

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Group recently published the Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 on 26 February 2021. In a year with many challenges the Volvo Group delivered a good profitability and strengthened its …

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China rolls out the first Vaccine Passport

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

China has started implementing an international vaccine health certificate in anticipation that it will be recognized by other countries soon, making global travel easier. The country is among the first …

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Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …

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DCCC Shanghai invites to ‘China’s Home Stretch to Recovery’

March 11, 2021September 5, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Despite the strong finish in 2020, the recovery in China’s domestic demand still lacks a “solid” foundation. Growth in household spending remains well below pre-pandemic trend. Even with the surge …

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Chinese Geely and Taiwanese FoxConn form joint venture

March 11, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture …

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LEGO is gaining fans in China and reports increased consumer sales

March 10, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

LEGO, the Danish toymaker has benefited from pandemic-related lockdowns in 2020 and reports a 21 percent increase in consumer sales in 2020, mainly due to a surge in growth in …

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Swedish Li Zhihui released from custody after two years

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Warsaw court has recently ruled that 53-year-old Swedish Li Zhihui should not be extradited to China, where he risked the death penalty and has released him from custody after …

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Norwegian Multiconsult signed for Norwegian land-based salmon farm project in China

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Norsal, the Norwegian fish farming company has appointed the Norwegian engineering consultancy, Multiconsult to carry out preliminary work on a 30,000-metric-ton land-based salmon farm in Yantai, China. The two parties …

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Finnish Olion to supply heat pumps for China’s largest battery energy storage project

March 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Olion, the Finnish energy, and environmental technology company will provide heat pumps for a battery energy storage farm in Dalian, North-eastern China. Dalian Henliu Energy Storage Power Station Company Ltd’s …

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Old case made public: Finland denies China’s research airbase bid

March 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Two years ago China wanted to buy an airport in northern Finland, saying it was for climate research at the North Pole. But Finland’s Defense Ministry rejected the offer over …

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Lego and Novo Nordisk sign up for China International Import Expo

March 6, 2021March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish companies, Lego and Novo Nordisk have recently signed up for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2021 scheduled to run for five days in November at the National …