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Denmark, Sweden partners in film festival in Manila to support UNPD sustainability goals

December 6, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Embassy of Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Austrian and German in Manila collaborated together with the support of the UNDP Philippines, Film Development Council of Philippines for the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) …

Denmark / Indonesia / Traveling around

Danish owned diving center in Bali

December 5, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Anita Surewicz - 3 Comments.

With the slogan “come as a stranger, leave as a friend,” Amed Jepun Divers on the island of Bali in Indonesia sees many return visitors. The small dive shop is …

Community news / Denmark / General news / International relations / Thailand

The Danish Royal Lifeguard will perform “Siamese Marsch”: Thai Embassy invites all Thais in Denmark to join

December 4, 2019December 11, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On Thursday 5 December 2019 at around 12pm, the Danish Royal Lifeguard band will perform a special song “Marsch Siamese” during the ceremony of the changing of the guard at …

Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Trading & Logistics

EU Ambassador met with Cambodian premier to further strengthen relationship

December 4, 2019December 10, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 3 Comments.

European Union Ambassador to Cambodia, Ms. Carmen Moreno told Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that the EU will continue to be a development partner of the kingdom, assisting Cambodia’s sustainable …

Banking, Fintech / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Cambodian government reserved $3billion in case EU withdraws EBA agreement

November 30, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

The Cambodian government has reserved around $3 billion to cope with a possible suspension of the Kingdom’s access to the EU’s preferential “Everything But Arms” (EBA) agreement. “The government did …

Cambodia / Denmark / General news / International relations

Royal Danish Consulate in Phnom Penh officially opened

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

H.E.Uffe Wolffhechel, Danish ambassador to Thailand join an official opening ceremony at the Royal Danish Consulate in Phnom Penh on 27th November 2019. The ambassador also announced the appointment of …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / International relations

H.R.H. Crown Prince of Denmark becomes patron of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

November 29, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

H.R.H Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark follows in the footsteps of his father, H.R.H. Prince Henrik as patron of the Chamber of Commerce Danish-Chinese Business Forum, which supports Danish companies, …

Denmark / General news / Hospitality / Norway / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Norwegian cuts Thailand bound flights

November 29, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - 3 Comments.

By the end of March, users of Norwegian from Denmark and Sweden will no longer have a direct route to Thailand. The airline has announced in a press release that …

Denmark / Entrepreneurship / IT Telecom / Myanmar / Sponsored content

Martin’s Myanmar mission: Getting a grip on the work place hierarchy

November 29, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

“I felt I came too late,” Martin Hamann says about his arrival in Myanmar in 2014. He felt that it was too late to experience the real, unspoiled Myanmar. “I …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Sweden / Thailand

Finnish, Swedish and Danish films in Open-Air EU Film Festival 2019

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

An Open-Air European Union Film Festival 2019 is back for film lovers to watch under the stars. The two week festival (29 November – 15 December 2019) takes place at …

Denmark / Finland / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Malaysia announced ban on discharge wash water from open-loop scrubber

November 29, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Malaysia has joined the major bunkering hubs of neighbouring Singapore and UAE’s Fujairah in effecting a ban on discharge of wash water from the open-loop style of exhaust gas cleaning …

Denmark / General news / Services / Singapore

LEGO Singapore invited all to play at National Design Centre

November 29, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Lego Group partnered up with National Design Centre, DesignSingapore, Participate in Design, as well as the Infocomm Media Development Authority, to host the first ever “Build The Change” …

How to be a good expat in Myanmar

November 29, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to live in a country that has only recently started opening up to the world outside its own borders? ScandAsia has …

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Scandinavian ambassadors strutting their silk suits on Thai catwalk

November 25, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

The 9th celebration of Thai silk was concluded in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November 2019. As a cherry on top, those strutting their stuff on the catwalk of the Thai …

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Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be

November 25, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Anniken Celina Grinvoll - Leave a Comment

Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …

Community news / Denmark / Thailand

Successful Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok: See the photos

November 25, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - 1 Comment

On Sunday 24 November, a very successful Danish Christmas Bazaar took place in Bangkok. The organisers, Danish Women’s Network and the Danish Church in Thailand, estimate that about 1,000 to …

Denmark / General news / Laos / Thailand / Vietnam

Danish Embassy urges Danes to install the ‘Rejseklar’ Travel app

November 23, 2019September 7, 2023 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

After an earthquake hit the border area between Laos and Thailand on 21st November 2019, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam has issued a reminder of the travel app “Rejseklar” (meaning …

China / Denmark / General news / International relations

Danish embassy co-host a quiz night with the Beijing Postcard on 22 November

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Embassy in China together with The Beijing Postcards, invite all to join the fun and game evening, “The Beijing Postcards Historical Pub Quiz” – the Danish Edition on …

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Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Finland, published an official statement regarding The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore, which enters into force on …

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Nordic Forum Circular Economy, Energy held in Kuala Lumpur

November 21, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

On 9 October a Nordic Forum on Circular Economy and Energy took place in Kuala Lumpur featuring prominent Nordic as well as Malaysian speakers. The Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway …

Denmark / General news / Services / Singapore

Danish artist featuring interactive light arts at Sentosa Cove Singapore

November 19, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Sentosa’s Island Lights, showcasing installations by local and international artists, takes place at Sentosa Cove Village Singapore until Dec 31. Among the artists, you will find Singaporean Danis artist Tina …

Community news / Denmark / Thailand

The Danish Ambassador, Pastor and Santa Claus: All to attend Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok

November 19, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to Bangkok. For the annual Danish Christmas Bazaar this Sunday …

Community news / Denmark / Singapore

Danish Christmas “hygge” coming up in Singapore

November 19, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

In keeping with the tradition, the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is inviting everyone to its annual Christmas Bazaar. The merry days will take place this coming weekend on 23 …

Denmark / Healthcare / Indonesia

Danish Crown Princess to visit Indonesia

November 19, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be going to Indonesia for the sake of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Along with Rasmus Prehn, the Danish Minister for Development …

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SFF x SWITCH: Nordic start-up pitches, Singapore Fintech Association partnership

November 17, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

As Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) came together for the first time in 2019 the Nordic countries were present in full force, including …

China / Denmark / General news / Hong Kong / Norway / Sweden

Meeting for Nordic students in Hong Kong on Friday

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and the Church of Sweden in Hong Kong invited Swedish and Danish students in Hong Kong to attend an information meeting held at …

Denmark / General news / Vietnam

Danish cellist performing the first time at Hanoi Opera House

November 14, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Jonathan Swensen, a Danish cellist, will take a lead part of the concert ‘the Dramatic Pathetique’ with the Sun Symphony Orchestra’s concert, at the Hanoi Opera House on 15th November …

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ScandAsia puts the spotlight on the Nordics’ circular economy Asian outreach

November 10, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

During SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology) and Singapore Fintech Festival, Denmark’s ‘Sustainability Thought Leader Forum’ showcases Denmark and the Nordics as frontrunners in sustainable development, while the Nordic …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden / Trading & Logistics / Vietnam

Vietnamese shrimp quality approved for Scandinavia market

November 10, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

A Vietnamese shrimp farming cooperative, part-funded by Danish firm Northcoast Seafoods, has been certified to Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standards, according to the WWF. Nong Ngu 14/10 Hoa Nho A, …

Denmark / General news / Indonesia / International relations / Manufacturing / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

The Nordics shared green economy experience at the EBTKE2019 expo in Indonesia

November 10, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish, Norwegian and Danish embassies together created a Nordic Pavilion at the EBTKE2019 expo in Jakarta on 6 – 8 November 2019. The pavillion provided information about green economy …

Denmark / Energy / International relations / Sustainability / Vietnam

Danish-Vietnamese renewable energy seminar

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

A seminar regarding energy consumption in Vietnam was organized by the Embassy of Denmark, in collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Energy and with Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade …

Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Danish Permanent Secretary for Climate, Energy and Utilities visits Vietnam

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Danish Permanent Secretary for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Mr. Morten Bæk visited 4 – 6 November 2019 Vietnam to enhance the government-to-government partnership between Vietnam and Denmark within the energy …

Denmark / Finland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Danish ambassador adds Nordic touch to Christmas Wonderland event

November 5, 2019November 6, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

H.E Dorte Bech Vizard, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, has been giving creative direction to the Poinsettia Wishes floral display that adds iconic Nordic landmarks to the annual Christmas Wonderland …

China / Denmark / Vietnam

Danish artist rocked the crowd at Monsoon Music Festival in Hanoi

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Mariyah LeBerg, award winning Danish/Lebanese singer with roots in punk, world and rap, performed at Monsoon Music Festival on Friday 1st November 2019 in Hanoi in the rain for her …

Cambodia / Community news / Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Danish Honorary Consulate opens in Cambodia

November 4, 2019 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Denmark opened its first Honorary Consulate in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 1 November 2019. The Honorary Consul is Mr. Kjeld M. Olsen, a long time Danish businessman and resident of …

Community news / Denmark / Singapore

Spiderweb and bloody soup haunted the Danish Church in Singapore

November 4, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - 1 Comment

On a dark and not so stormy night of Halloween in Singapore, the Danish Seamen’s Church on Mount Faber was haunted. Upon entering the church, guests had to navigate through …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Colourful festival of lights in Thailand 11th November

November 3, 2019November 10, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Loy Krathong Festival is an auspicious occasions celebrated by locals and visitors during the full moon night in November – this year on the night of the 11th November 2019. …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar

Danish ambassador signed MOU with Myanmar Anti-Corruption Commission

November 1, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Mr. John Nielson, Danish Ambassador to Myanmar signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission. The diplomatic meeting was to acquiring technical assistance in compiling surveys related …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Malaysia / Singapore / Vietnam

Carlsberg agreed to buy remaining share in Cambrew

November 1, 2019November 11, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

Danish brewer Carlsberg reported third quarter sales topped forecasts thanks to a strong performance in Asia. Carlsberg’s sales in the third quarter came in at 18.5 billion Danish krones ($2.76 …

China / Denmark / General news

Dane violates Chinese ancestors’ shrine

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A Danish cyclist made many Taiwanese upset by violating a strict taboo in Taiwan. He was posing for a photo while sitting on the alter of a Taiwanese family’s tomb. …

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Nordic tourism is safe: Ving Gruppen gets new owners

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Billionaire Petter Stordalen’s Strawberry Group will team up with Altor Fund V and TDR Capital to take over the assets of Thomas Cook Northern Europe, or Vinggruppen, as it is …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Patong’s past and present inspire Danish chef Morten Nielsen

November 1, 2019November 23, 2019 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Chef Morten Nielsen is back in Thailand, following his most recent stint with Dusit Thani Guam Resort in remote Micronesia. But Morten has now been for a bit over a …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Hospitality / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Traveling around

Nordic Sunday Brunch at InterContinental, Singapore

October 31, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

At InterContinental Singapore in Bugis, famous for its historic precinct and the hotel for its amazing Peranakan-style and Heritage Suites, there is still time to enjoy the Nordic Sunday Brunch …

Cambodia / Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Sponsored content / Thailand

Asian adventures: The sun always shines on Birgitte

October 29, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

Birgitte Weeke might just have the most genuine smile I have ever seen despite the fact that I’m late due to Yangon’s morning traffic. She’s sipping coffee as she sits …

Automotive / Denmark / Sponsored content / Vietnam

Universal Robots Future-Proofs Production Processes with Collaborative Robots

October 28, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

Vietnam’s Vinacomin Motor Industry Joint Stock Company (VMIC) integrates collaborative robots Enhanced productivity and output quality 50 to 60 percent increase in orders Danish robot manufacturer Universal Robots (UR), the …

Community news / Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Finland / Innovation & Technology / International relations / IT Telecom / Norway / Philippines / Sustainability / Sweden

Winners of Nordcham awards night

October 28, 2019January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Nordcham Philippines has announced the winners and finalists at Nordic Awards Night 2019. And the winners are Corporate Sustainability Company of the Year co-presented by Trends And Concepts …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar / Singapore / Thailand

Dane about life in Myanmar in 1991: “My phone was tapped”

October 24, 2019April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

No shops, no good restaurants, no super markets and no private satellite dishes allowed, so no international news. That was the reality when Jørn Kristensen and his wife, Astri, arrived …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

Lombok and Sumbawa seek energy cooperation with Denmark

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The West Nusa Tenggara provincial government is exploring cooperation opportunities with the Government of Denmark for adopting the application of renewable energy and waste management from the country, according to …

Denmark / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Royals attended Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement

October 24, 2019August 24, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria on Tuesday 22 October 2019 attended the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito together with Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown …

Business in Asia / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Finalists revealed for tomorrows Nordic Awards Night

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

NordCham Philippines have announced the names of the companies, that are the finalists for this year’s Nordic Awards Night 2019 taking place at the Fairmont Makati Ballroom on Wednesday, October …