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The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong welcomes a new Startup & Entrepreneur member ‘Gothenburg Consulting’. The announcement on 14 December through FinnCham HK Facebook page also introduced Swedish …
FinnCham HK introduces new members Read More
Finnair announced on 22 December 2020 that is is now possible to fly to Santa’s Finnish home from your own sofa! Santa’s official airline, Finnair, will offer eight ‘flights’ using …
Fly virtual flight to Santa’s hometown and support UNICEF’s work with Finnair Read More
Denmark’s embassy in Beijing, consulate general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing, the Taipei Trade Council and the 12 Visa Application Centres (VACs) are closed over Christmas and New Year’s from …
Embassy of Denmark in China announce holiday closure dates Read More
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …
Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe Read More
On 15 December 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to Maritime cybersecurity readiness in 2021 and beyond: Trends, Predictions, Opportunity & Threat landscapes. Time: 6.00-7.30PM Hong …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec Read More
China closely followed the revelation of Hong Kong activist and ex-opposition lawmaker Ted Huis escape to Denmark. However during his visit, Ted Hui did not obtain any support from the …
China praises Danish Governments standpoint in Ted Hui self-exile case Read More
Ted Hui’s name went around the world when he, as part of the Hong Kong uprising in May 2020, threw a stink bomb in the Hong Kong Parliament Hall in …
Hong Kong activist Ted Hui has gone into exile after traveling to Denmark Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites members to join the virtual event: CHRISTMAS @ THE CHAMBER on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 (07:00 – 21:00) First 20 minutes …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a virtual Christmas party Read MoreColin Rampton interviews the Finnish bussiness entrepreneur in Hong Kong, Mika Jokela Perhaps it is a generalisation to say that Finnish folk are a resilient race, but my recent interview …
Mika Jokela – a hardy Finn in Hong Kong Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced on 1 December that the Chmber is now seeking an outgoing and active candidate for the Executive Director position to be …
Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong looking for Executive Director Read More
The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will deliver her Policy Address to the Legislative Council on Thursday 10th December …
10 December is new date for “Joint Business Luncheon Webinar” in Hong Kong Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for their next webinar on 30 November 2020: Get to know more about our “Designing health?” speaker Annastiina Hintsa, …
FinnCham HK introduces speakers to health webinar Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
On 19 November 2020 the Finnish Consul General in Hong Kong, Johanna Karanko shared with Vocational Training Council (VTC) students and teachers the success factors that make Finland the world’s …
Consul General Karanko shared Finland’s value at Vocational Training Council (VTC) Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
As COVID-19 PCR test is mandatory for arrival in many destinations, Cathay Pacific has cooperated with selected hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket to offer their passengers a special rate for …
Cathay Pacific teams up with selected hospitals for passengers to get COVID-19 PCR tests Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
6 Nov 2020 the Singapore’s Ministry of Health-MOH announced important update on Stay-Home Notice(SHN) for travelers from Norway entering Singapore, that said: The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the …
Singapore Ministry of Health announced travelers from Norway and Estonia require to stay at dedicated SHN fecilities from 8 Nov Read More
Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …
Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers Read More
FinnCham in Hong Kong is now offering to FinnCham members an interview based video which will be published on FinnCham’s YouTube channel and all of the social media platforms to …
FinnCham Hong Kong offers Youtube presentation of members Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong announced on 2 November that Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar with Mrs Carrie Lam is postponed. New date will be informed later. According …
Hong Kong’s Joint Business Community Luncheon webinar postponed Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites to hear a panel discussion on “What’s ahead in Hong Kong as the financial centre and impact for Swedish fintech” This is a …
Nordic Innovation House HK invites to a panel discussion on fintech Read More
On 24 October 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced a relaunch of the monthly get together event that said: Meet the Swedish community in Hong Kong! …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong re-launches a monthly get together event Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong wants to introduce the new member Meniga. “Meniga was founded in Iceland in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. The effect …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong welcomes new member Meniga Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their new Start Up & Entrepreneur Member Edunation – Live and Study in Finland. Edunation helps students …
FinnCham HK introduced new member Edunation Read More
On 21 October 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Stipendiefonden för svensk Utlandsungdom are proud to announce a scholarship for a final year student in Sweden. This includes a …
SwedCham Hong Kong offers scholarships to final year students in Sweden Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …
New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020 Read More
On 21 October 2020, FinnCham HK’s Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee announced and welcomed you to join our Online Panel Discussion “What is inclusive workplace and how to build it?” on …
FinnCham Hong Kong invited to a webminar on 11 November Read More
On 21 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong cordially invite you to participate as a vendor in the Finnish Online Christmas Market on 4-20 December 2020. The …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites to Jetour Mall X Finnish Online Christmas Market Read More
Finnair cuts approximately 700 jobs, long-term temporary layoffs continue for thousands of Finnair employees Finnair has completed the co-operation process started in September on its plans to reduce up to …
Finnair cuts 700 jobs, temporary layoffs continue for thousands Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
On 8 Ocotober 2020 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC with the representatives from UROS to discuss cooperation in the areas of sustainability, …
Consul General Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council to discuss future possibilities Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced their Panel Speakers for Rethink 2020. Nigel Mattravers and Alexander Mastrovito, contributors to our Energy and Environment Business Council (EEBC) as …
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for Rethink 2020 forum Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao invites to a Webinar series: Future is Made in Finland taking place 14 October 2020. The invitation said: Join us …
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong invites to a webinar series Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
From 25 October, 2020 to 31 March 2021, Finnair will serve 45 domestic and European destinations with reduced weekly frequencies on almost all routes. The airline’s long-haul flights will focus …
Finnair re-open more destinations Read More
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More