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Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life?

March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …

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Dane crashed on ATV during vacation in Thailand, insurance refused to cover

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

A young Danish woman fell down a slope and crashed a rented ATV during her vacation in Thailand last year but realized only afterward that her travel insurance did not …

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Danish Arla experiences huge growth in China

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

Sharp growth in China’s import of milk is greatly benefiting Danish Arla Foods, Scandinavia’s largest producer of dairy products and the company is experiencing increased earnings after recent years stable …

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Medtech innovators invited to Nordic Health Virtual Market Entry Programme

March 27, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 17 March 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore announced the latest opportunity in Medtech, as follow: Are you a Nordic HealthTech or MedTech company looking for new market opportunities …

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Pecunia Asset Management Cup 2021 open for registration

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 22 March 2021 the Thai Nordic Golf Society Captain announced registration to join Pecunia Asset Management Cup 2021 has officially started, as follow: Sign up is now open for …

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China condemns the summoning of its envoys after imposed sanctions

March 27, 2021March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Hua Chunying, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman recently stated that China does not accept some European countries’ unjustifiable practice of summoning Chinese envoys while accusing the EU of engaging in hegemony …

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Denmark summons Chinese Ambassador after imposed sanctions

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

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Chinese ambassador to Denmark, Feng Tie, to a meeting after China introduced sanctions against several people and organizations in Europe. Among …

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Nordic embassies and HCM National Academy celebrated Nordic Day with Nordic Green Capitals seminar

March 24, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

To celebrate the Nordic Day, on 23 March 2021, the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), in coordination with the National Academy of Politics jointly organized a …

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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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Ambassador Thorgaard visited the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC)

March 24, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Earlier this week, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard met with Dr. Samerjai Suksumek, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC), and other senior officers. Together they discussed Thailand’s …

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Danish Embassy in Bangkok announces winner of “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has announced the winner of their “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition with the winning photo capturing “400 years of Thai-Danish relations, friendship, …

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Danish Red Cross launches volcano catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters in Indonesia

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

According to a release from the Danish Red Cross, the disaster relief agency has launched a catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters to quickly get aid to those suffering after the …

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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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Finland won Happiest Country for the fourth consecutive time

March 23, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Finland topped again the list according to survey data from the Gallup World Poll. The country scored well in key areas such as income inequality and recorded exceptionally high trust …

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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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Danish forensic expert describes, among other, his Tsunami experience in Thailand

March 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

For more than 30 years, Hans Petter Hougen has worked as a forensic pathologist in disaster areas around the world, and in his recently published book, ‘At work with death’ …

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Danish woman arrested in Malaysia – accused in drug case with partner

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

A Danish woman has been arrested in Malaysia and charged with drug possession, local media The Star reports. The 35-year-old Danish woman was arrested on Saturday at noon during a …

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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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Novo Nordisk Philippines launches #BeatObesityWithMe campaign

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

Novo Nordisk Philippines launched new #BeatObesityWithMe campaign in celebration of World obesity day with a special edition of its Kalingang Novo Nordisk webinar in partnership with among others, The Royal …

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The late Prince Henrik of Denmark had a continuing interest in environmental programs in Thailand

March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

On 18 March, The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok took another trip down memory lane, this time highlighting the late Prince Henrik’s visit to Thailand 32 years ago and his …

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Are you the new Senior Consular Officer at Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok?

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

The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Consular Officer. If you enjoy helping people and want to ensure that Danish citizens have a positive …

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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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Scientists from Singapore and Denmark find way to improve treatment for breast cancer

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

Researchers from Singapore have in collaboration with researchers in Denmark discovered why cancer drugs stop working and how to make them work again, ultimately improving the treatment for breast cancer, …

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Vietnam needs coal-fired power plants for at least another 15 years

March 21, 2021March 22, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Despite the associated environmental problems, Vietnam cannot do without coal-fired power plants for another 15 years at least, experts say. There is no current alternatives that can help Vietnam ensure …

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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 eases restrictions on 1 April – shorter quarantine and no fit-to-fly certificates

March 20, 2021March 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Thailand will shorten the mandatory quarantine period from 14 days to 10 and 7 days and travelers will not need fit-to-fly documents when arriving into the country starting 1 April, …

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Nordic ambassadors visited Chiangmai governor and CM University

March 19, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On Monday 15 March 2021 the Nordic ambassadors paid a joint visit to the Governor of Chiang Mai province and Chiangmai University. In joint Nordic cooperation, Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen, …

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Ambassador Thorgaard visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss green agenda

March 19, 2021July 19, 2022 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 16 March 2021 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss and continue the shared green agenda. Dr. Piyakasat Suksathit and Dr. Ratchada Kongsatyaipat, gave …

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DABS invites to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion 31 March

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

Danish Business Association Singapore has extended an invitation to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion on 31 March. The invitation reads: DABS is excited to invite you to our very first …

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Danish Seamen’s Church HK delivers books to the maritime library

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

The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong happily delivered books and newspapers to the big container vessel SVENDBORG MÆRSK when it recently docked in Hong Kong. The Danish Seamen’s Church …

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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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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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Nordic ambassadors discussed women empowerment initiatives with Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo

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

On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E.Harald Fries joined Vice President Leni Robredo and other European ambassadors in a working luncheon hosted by Ambassador Alain Gaschen …

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Offer for Nordic tourists: Quarantine on a yacht in Thailand

March 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

In a bid to make mandatory quarantine in Thailand attractive, the popular tourist nation last month introduced the possibility for tourists to spend their 14 days in quarantine at a …

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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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Ambassador Thorgaard and the team visited SKOV A/S Asia HQ in Bangkok

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark and Thailand have a long history of collaboration within agriculture and there is high demand for quality equipment and services from Denmark that can support the increasing production and …

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Singapore opens bubble hotel for business travelers

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Singapore is opening the first corona-friendly business hotel that allows people to work in the same room and business travelers to hold face-to-face meetings. International business travel is still discouraged …

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St Andrew’s S107 host IBCP Discovery Event 1 April

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

St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join a meeting on campus to discover more about the unique new alternative to the IBDP and A-Levels: the IBCP – …

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Danish singer Michael Falch: My heart is 8500 km away in Thailand

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

Danish singer Michael Falch talks to Danish daily BT about his recently published book, written during the pandemic, and in the book, he opens up about his life and health …

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AstraZeneca vaccine rollout continues in Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Vietnam will continue its AstraZeneca vaccine rollout despite the news regarding blood clot risk because it has not yet recorded any case of blood clots as reported in some countries, …

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Joergen Lundbaek has passed away

March 16, 2021September 7, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - 4 Comments.

Joergen Lundbaek passed away on 15 March 2021 shortly before midnight. About half a year ago, he was diagnosed with cancer and although he went into treatment, it was too …

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Vietnamese boat refugee celebrates 40 years of employment at Danish company

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

Friday 12 March 2021 marked the 40-year anniversary of Vietnamese boat refugee Nga Thi Van Doan’s employment at Danish Elvstrøm Sails A/S. Her employment was also the South Jutland sailmakers …

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Philippines built Fjord FSTR sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

A Danish-commissioned high-speed ferry, Fjord FSTR, sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark on 5 March 2021. Fjord Line, a Danish shipping company, commissioned Austal Philippines to build the 109-meter …

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Danish firm laid off hundreds of employees in Thailand factory to make a profit

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

Danish Viking Life-Saving Equipment A / S with around 3,000 employees employed in maritime security globally has just presented a profit for 2020 of DKK 170 million before tax. However, …

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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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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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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 …