First death from Covid-19 in Vietnam
A 70 years old man was recorded as patient 428 became the first reported death from COVID-19 in Vietnam. The man lived in Hoi An Town of Quang Nam Province. …
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EuroCham Vietnam is looking for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Business Adviser
EuroCham Vietnam is also in charge of developing and updating publications in the Intellectual Property (IP) field. The firm has an important role in building and maintaining relationships with enforcement …
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Job opportunity: Executive Director for EuroCham Myanmar
EuroCham Myanmar announced an Executive Director position has open for applicators, on 28 July 2020. Application closes on 15 August 2020. For more information please read here
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European Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites to Rethink 2020 conference
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published an invitation for everyone who are interested to join sustainable objective Conference, happening on 2-3 September 2020. The statement said: We …
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EuroCham Webminar vdo on Cambodian real estate, construction sector
EuroCham Cambodia has successfully hosted the Webinar “Updates During Covid-19” on topics of Real Estate and Construction Sector on 16 July 2020. Our speakers walked us through many aspects of …
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Job opportunity at the Delegation of EU Vietnam
The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam has announced regarding a vacant post of temporary secretary working within the Cooperation Section with a 6-month contract on 17 July 2020. …
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The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
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NordCham in Vietnam offers special summer staycation 2020 package
The year 2020 has been a challenging year so far globally, yet NordCham Vietnam chose not to let the obstacles prevent their members from a good time. In cooperations with …
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66 Filipino scholars on their way to the European Union to pursue academic goals
The delegation of European Union in the Philippines published 14 July 2020 a congratulations announcement to 66 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European …
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Indonesian Immigration announced that visa holders need to re-apply their visas
The Indonesian Immigration Directorate General announced 12 July 2020 on the official Twitter account @ditjen_imigrasi, that foreigners holding temporary stay permits, visas on arrival and free visas who have been …
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Norway opens borders for most European countries on 15 July 2020
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 10 July 2020 their borders are going to reopening to certain countries from 15 July 2020. As well as additional advice that …
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Nordic report warns of threats from China, Russia
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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EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 August 2020
Vietnam’s Council of Ministers has approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements. The agreement is set to bring unprecedented benefits for European and Vietnamese companies, consumers and workers, while promoting …
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Thailand opens its air borders to certain groups of foreigners
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(CAAT) published another air border restriction announcement due to Covid-19 pandemic on 29 June 2020. The majority details remain the same as the first temporary …
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Cambodian immigration request all foreigners to register their residency before 1 July 2020
The Norwegian embassy in Bangkok published an important notice from The Cambodian Immigration’s latest policy on 16 June 2020. The statement said: “Cambodian authorities require foreign citizens to register their …
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Cambodia reopens to tourism – if you pay 3000 USD in deposit for Covid-19 treatment
Travel industry has been on hold during the pandemic breakout, although a few countries have reopened for tourism. For South East Asia, Cambodia has opened up to tourism again on …
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Conviction of Maria Ressa shows importance of Iceland’s resolution
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
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 …
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Embassy of Denmark Vietnam invites all to explore ideas for Nordic Project grant
The Royal Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam published an announcement on 12 June 2020, inviting all to participate in a Nordic Talk Grant. The statement said: “If you have an …
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Deputies in the national’s assembly of Vietnam approved free trade agreement with the EU
On 8 June 2020, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen together with the EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Giorgio Aliberti and other EU countries’ representatives attended the ninth session …
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Justice for George Floyd: the world is uniting against racial injustice
The murder of the black American George Floyd, who died by the hands of four local police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota in America, has led to global protests – including …
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Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey
The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …
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SwedCham Hong Kong and Finnair offer members discount
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published a statement on 8 May 2020, that together with Finnair, the Chamber isoffering a Member to Member discount. For example, enjoy 20% …
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Singapore Vikings Football Club raised funds for migrant workers
Two weeks after the Singapore Vikings Football Club with more than 100 of its members opened a fund raising campaign with the aim of collection 22.000 SGD, the club has …
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UNPD Singapore and the Nordic Innovation house co-organize a webinar on how to fight Covid-19 digitally
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, UNDP Singapore Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, Sustainable Developement co organize an upcoming webminar (online conference) happening on 22 April 2020. The topic of the …
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The EU Delegation Singapore published list of emergency contacts
The European Union Delegation Singapore published an emergency contact information for every EU citizens to get in touch and coming home on 16 April 2020. The list of contacts is …
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Vietnamese industries affected as major orders from EU and US freeze
Vietnam’s textile, auto and timber industries are facing challenges with plummeting revenues threatening massive job cuts as the Covid-19 pandemic intensifies. First of all, yhe number of textile orders in …
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TUI: All 30.000 Nordic travelers now back home
TUI Nordic announced on 31 March that they had completed repatriating over 30,000 Nordic travelers from different parts of the world to Scandinavia. The evacuation was part of TUI’s worldwide …
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Stranded travelers in Laos can apply for stay-permits
Laos Immigration Department announced that foreigners and stateless people who can not leave Laos due to temporary closure of all borders, are able to request visa extensions,on 25 March 2020. …
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Cambodia suspends tourist visa from 30 March 2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia published an official regulations statement regarding Covid-19 situation on 27 March 2020. The Royal Government of Cambodia is monitoring Covid-19 …
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Qatar special offer to fly NordCham members home
Qatar Airways is offering members of NordCham in Indonesia and their family members 10% discount on economy and business class flights to return home. The offer is valid for bookings …
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Ups and downs: Scandinavian and Asian countries fall and rise in World Happiness Ranking
The annual World Happiness Report was released 20 March 2020. The report revealed an interesting shift in the rankings of the happiness of the countries of the world. The Scandinavian …
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Iceland restricts arrivals until 17 April
Iceland does only allow foreign nationals from EU (+EFTA) and UK nationals to enter Iceland. All other travellers will not be allowed to board transportation to Iceland until 17 April …
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All Scandinavian countries closed for non-EU travelers
The Swedish- and Finnish governments announced on17 March 2020 that both Nordic countries will now close their borders for the time ever to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. …
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Outdated: Do I need visa, health certificate and additional insurance when traveling to Thailand?
Read also:Danes, Swedes, Norwegians must now have medical certificates to board planes to Thailand Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has set up a page with requirements for travelers who are …
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Thailand increases restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread
Thai Prime minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-o-cha had a press conference to declare the safety agreement regarding Covid-19 situation on 17 March 2020 that said: Temporarily closing of all entertainment venues …
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President Duterte announced lock down regulations regarding Covid-19
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced the latest regulations regarding Covid-19 at a press conference in Manila on 13 March 2020. “Land domestic air and domestic sea travel to and …
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Thai government announced new travel policy regarding COVID19
Thai government announced the latest policies regarding the Coronavirus – Covid 19 situation in Thailand, at the government house, on 12 March 2020. An hour long press conference gave insight …
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Party of the Century: Scandinavian Society Siam celebrates 100 Years
Scandinavian Society Siam celebrated its 100 Year Anniversary in magnificent style on 5 March 2020 – exactly on the same day as Dansk Samfund Siam was established one hundred years …
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New rules for Schengen Visa now active
New EU rules on short-stay visas to the EU – Schengen area came into effect the 2 February 2020. The intention is to make it easier for legitimate travellers to …
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Amazing 100 Year Anniversary of Scandinavian Society Siam: What are you waiting for?
Scandinavian Society Siam invites all Nordic people and people related to the Nordic countries to join the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Society on Thursday 5th of March …
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EU committee voted in favour of free trade agreement to Vietnam
The EU Committee on International Trade decided to back the free trade and investment protection agreements between the EU and Vietnam on 21 January 2020. According to Europarl, the official …
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Research 2019: Reasons Why Singapore Is the Best Country for Scandinavian People
Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, consisting of small islands, in which the progress of the Western world and Asian culture are harmoniously interwoven. Today, it is one of …
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EU Ambassador met with Cambodian premier to further strengthen relationship
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 …
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Chinese Juneyao Airline opens a new route to Iceland in March 2020
With increasing number of Chinese travellers towards Iceland, Chinese Airline Juneyao Air will embark upon its maiden voyage to Iceland in March of next year, Juneyao Airlines (“auspicious airlines”) was …
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Cambodian government reserved $3billion in case EU withdraws EBA agreement
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 …
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Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be
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 …
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Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore
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 Innovation House Singapore reception celebrated partnership success
As the week-long Nordic activities was drawing to a close in Singapore–probably the most important week of year for the Nordics in Singapore–during Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week …
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ScandAsia puts the spotlight on the Nordics’ circular economy Asian outreach
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 …
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