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Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …

China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic report warns of threats from China, Russia

July 8, 2020September 7, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A new report warns the Nordic countries of threats and challenges to the multilateral, rules-based world order coming from climate change, cyber attacks and geopolitical developments. The report is written …

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Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …

Hong Kong / Iceland / International relations / Philippines / Thailand

Conviction of Maria Ressa shows importance of Iceland’s resolution

June 20, 2020September 7, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The conviction of one of the best known and respected journalists in the Philippines, Maria Ressa, plainly shows that there was every reason for the United Nations’ Human Rights Council …

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Iceland now welcomes EU tourists

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …

China / Community news / Hong Kong / Norway / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Next online maritime discussion for young professionals starts on 5 June

June 5, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian embassy Singapore announced on upcoming maritime online event on 3 June 2020. The statement said: The Norwegian young professional community in Singapore is closely linked to the maritime …

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Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online

June 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The embassy of Sweden in Singapore announced on 3 June 2020 to get comfortable and ready to celebrate national day together online. The statement said: 3 days to go! Swedish …

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Anna Hallberg and Jacob Wallenberg on Swedish Trade and Covid-19

May 28, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Members of Nordic and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in APAC can meet Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Jacob Wallenberg, Chairman of Investor AB in a webinar on …

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Denmark cuts prices to get advice at Embassies

May 27, 2020June 1, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod launched a new large export and investment package on 26 May 2020. The packages aim to assist export businesses effected by the Corona crisis.which, …

Community news / Denmark / General news / Hong Kong

Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong cancels Sunday service

May 14, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong announced in its newsletter, that the Sunday service has been cancelled due to continuous restrictions of the coronavirus. “We were too optimistic and …