Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Trading & Logistics

IKEA and EU companies optimistic about China after teleconference with Chinese Premier

- by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Executives from nearly 30 leading European companies, including Swedish furniture maker IKEA, recently attended a live-streamed Forum on New Investment Opportunities between China and the EU. The high-level virtual dialogue …

IKEA and EU companies optimistic about China after teleconference with Chinese Premier Read More
Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

EU Business Climate Index predicts Vietnam’s economy likely to improve in the first quarter

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The latest Business Climate Index (BCI) unveiled by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam on 3 February indicates that EU companies in Vietnam ended 2020 with overall optimistic …

EU Business Climate Index predicts Vietnam’s economy likely to improve in the first quarter Read More
Denmark / Finland / Healthcare / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

The EU announced “We stand for vaccine cooperation instead of vaccine nationalism”

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

4 February 2021 the European Union in Vietnam announced the EU remains its obligation to provide Covid-19 Vaccine to all countries, the statement read: As vaccinations against COVID-19 start being …

The EU announced “We stand for vaccine cooperation instead of vaccine nationalism” Read More
Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

NordCham Vietnam’s signature event ‘Work the Nordic Way’ 2021 set to 17 April

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 4 February 2021 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce announce: NordCham is excited to announce that we will organise our signature event “Work The Nordic way” to facilitate the connection …

NordCham Vietnam’s signature event ‘Work the Nordic Way’ 2021 set to 17 April Read More
Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Finland / Iceland / International relations / IT Telecom / Norway / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Taiwan / Working in Asia

Young Professionals in Taiwan are invited to “Swedish Entrepreneurs Guide to Taiwan” interactive seminar on 23 Feb

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Do you want to know what it’s like to go from entrepreneur to business owner in Taiwan? Young Professional in Taiwan invited to an interactive seminar on 23 February 2021. …

Young Professionals in Taiwan are invited to “Swedish Entrepreneurs Guide to Taiwan” interactive seminar on 23 Feb Read More
Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden / Vietnam

EU and Vietnam exchange views on Extended Producer Responsibility

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The EU, Vietnam Government representatives, business organizations, academia, and relevant stakeholders met on 20 January 2021 in Ho Chi Minh City. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange views …

EU and Vietnam exchange views on Extended Producer Responsibility Read More
Business in Asia / Denmark / Doing things legally / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce launched Online One-Stop Service

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Thailand Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has launched an Online One-Stop Service, covering 85 services including new business registration, intellectual property, international and internal trade. With the new online service, clients …

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce launched Online One-Stop Service Read More
Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Staying healthy / Sweden / Thailand

The Nordics and Singapore amongst top 20 healthiest countries in the world

- by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Nordics and Singapore are ranked amongst the 20 healthiest countries to live in the world, according to a new report from Money.co.uk, a UK-based price comparison website. The report …

The Nordics and Singapore amongst top 20 healthiest countries in the world Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Transparency International: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world

- by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index recently released by Transparency International (TI), Denmark took the top spot with a score of 88 and is the least corrupt country in …

Transparency International: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Education / Entrepreneurship / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

ASEF Funded Youth Leadership Programme open for applications

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

25 January 2021 – The Asia-Europe Foundation made the following announcement regarding the 4th ASEF Sustainable Young Leaders Development Summit Post Covid-19: The Asia-Europe Foundation – ASEF is currently having …

ASEF Funded Youth Leadership Programme open for applications Read More
China / Denmark / Energy / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

China appealed to further cooperation on water resources management

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

China and the European Union held their 8th High Level Dialogue Conference on water resources via video link in Beijing on Friday 22 January 2021, marking an important part of …

China appealed to further cooperation on water resources management Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

EuroCham discussed safety matter during a meeting with Cambodia Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 21 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia participated in the 7th Project Advisory Board meeting on “Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards in Construction Sector”. …

EuroCham discussed safety matter during a meeting with Cambodia Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. Read More
China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Services / Sweden / Vietnam

Comic competition on Gender Equality by EU in Hong Kong and Macao now open for applications

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Union in Hong Kong and Macao are inviting for participants in a Comic and Cartoon Competition on a topic of Gender Equality. : Participants must be between 18 …

Comic competition on Gender Equality by EU in Hong Kong and Macao now open for applications Read More
Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam / Working in Asia

Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad

- by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to a YouGov survey released in December 2020, suffering from mental health problems including depression and anxiety differentiates according to the country of residence. This is something businesses with …

Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / News / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster

- by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …

Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
Banking, Fintech / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Innovation House HK supports Asian Financial Forum 2021 Online

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 15 January 2021 the Nordic Innovation House-Hong Kong announced: The NIH-HK is supporting AFF2021 event as a community partner to kickstart this new year. Insurtech start-ups worldwide will bring …

Nordic Innovation House HK supports Asian Financial Forum 2021 Online Read More
Community news / Denmark / Finland / Healthcare / Iceland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

NIH-SG invites to pitch your projects in MedTech Innovation Asia Pacific Program 2021

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 13 January 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore invited to join a competition “MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Accelerator 2021” MedTech Innovator is the largest accelerator of medical devices in …

NIH-SG invites to pitch your projects in MedTech Innovation Asia Pacific Program 2021 Read More
Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden / Working in Asia

Paid traineeship positions open for applications for the EU in Malaysia

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 6 January 2021 the European Union announced paid traineeship positions open for applications as follow: Are you a young graduate? Looking to work in international relations? We have openings …

Paid traineeship positions open for applications for the EU in Malaysia Read More
Business in Asia / Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia invites to breakfast talk with European brands on 14 Jan

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 5 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invited to a Breakfast Talk on “How can European Brands Meet RE100 and Other Global Goals in Cambodia?” EuroCham …

EuroCham Cambodia invites to breakfast talk with European brands on 14 Jan Read More
Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sustainability / Sweden

Deadline for Nordic Sustainability Award in Philippines nominations ends 15 January

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Council Environment Prize is awarded each year to a Nordic company, organization, or individual in the Philippines to recognize “exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into …

Deadline for Nordic Sustainability Award in Philippines nominations ends 15 January Read More
Banking, Fintech / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

EuroCham Vietnam invites to the first business briefing of the year on 8 January

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Chamber of Commerce invites to the first event of the year – Vietnam Economic Outlook 2021 – with honoured speakers from the World Bank and BIDV | Hanoi …

EuroCham Vietnam invites to the first business briefing of the year on 8 January Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023

- by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …

FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023 Read More
Business in Asia / Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Services / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia joins consultative meeting on new draft Law on Land Management and Urban Planning (MK)

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 18 December 2020 EuroCham Cambodia’s advocacy team and members of its Real Estate and Construction Committee joined an online consultative meeting on the new draft Law on Land Management …

EuroCham Cambodia joins consultative meeting on new draft Law on Land Management and Urban Planning (MK) Read More
Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

New EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Luc Véron and spouse arrived in the Philippines

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 16 December 2020 the European Union Ambassador-designate H.E. Mr. Luc Véron arrived in the Philippines together with his spouse, Madame Nicole Weismann. They went into quarantine at the EU …

New EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Luc Véron and spouse arrived in the Philippines Read More
Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

The EU-Vietnam joint committee’s meeting discussed further bilateral corporation

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The second Joint Committee under the European Union (EU) – Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) met online on 15 December 2020. The EU delegation was led …

The EU-Vietnam joint committee’s meeting discussed further bilateral corporation Read More
Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden

EU-Myanmar discussed possibilities for an economic and sustainable partnership

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 17 December 2020, the EU Ambassador Ranieri Sabatucci, along with Head of Missions of EU Member States, virtually met with H.E. U Thaung Thun, Minister for Investment and Foreign …

EU-Myanmar discussed possibilities for an economic and sustainable partnership Read More
Denmark / Education / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Studying in Asia / Sweden

Erasmus+ helps Asian students achieve their education dreams

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The European Union’s Erasmus+ programme has since 2014 helped many Asian youth students achieve their dream of studying in Europe. Erasmus+ helps organize student and doctoral candidate exchanges to and …

Erasmus+ helps Asian students achieve their education dreams Read More
China / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites to Maritime cyber security webinar on 15 Dec

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

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
Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sustainability / Sweden

NordCham Philippines’ “Nordic Sustainability Awards Night” set for 19 January 2021

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce – NordCham Philippines has announced that this coming Nordic Sustainability Awards Night is set on 19 January 2021, starting at 6:00 PM. “We invite all …

NordCham Philippines’ “Nordic Sustainability Awards Night” set for 19 January 2021 Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …

EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Services / Sweden / Thailand

Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event

- by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the “10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World” held at the Thai Royal Navy Convention Hall on Sunday 6 December 2020. …

Ambassador Thorgaard attended the ’10th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World’ event Read More