ScandAsia Magazine May 2023
The ScandAsia magazine for May 2023 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia May 2023 You can also read …
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Icelandic-Chinese jazz star Laufey announces “Bewitched Tour” in USA and Canada
The beloved Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, announced her next concerts, the “Bewitched Tour” on Monday, 15 May 2023. The tour will be held from October to November 2023 in multiple …
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Norway takes over Arctic Council leadership from Russia
Norway took over the Arctic Council leadership from Russia on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Russia’s role as the chairmanship came to an end after its invasion of Ukraine. It was …
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Thai-Nordic Association to hold “The Social: National Day” in Bangkok
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will organize “The Social: National Day” on Friday, 19 May 2023, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM at The Landmark, Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be …
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Thailand aims to conclude three deals with internationals by 2024
Director General of Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiation, Mrs. Auramon Supthaweethum, said the country aims to conclude three deals with international partners by 2024 including the free-trade agreement (FTA) with …
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Icelandic-Chinese star “Laufey” announces new single “From The Start” to be out soon
The Icelandic-Chinese artist, Laufey, announced Tuesday that her new single, “From The Start” will be out soon. “My new single ‘From The Start’ will be out on May 11th. So …
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Nordic inspired cafe “Pridi” in Bangkok
The Nordic inspired cafe, Pridi, is located at Pridi Banomyong Soi 25, Bangkok, Thailand. It serves variously from coffee, brunch, bakeries, and distinctive main dishes. The food and drinks here …
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Asia & Australia concert tickets of Chinese-Icelandic artist “Laufey” sold out
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced the sold out of her concert tickets in Asia and Australia tour. She will start her tour in May 2023 in the Philippines and Taiwan …
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EU Maritime group agrees that EU should maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers certificates
The European Maritime Committee including Dutch, German, Nordic, and Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (NordCham Philippines) agreed that the European Commission should maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers’ certificates, reported Manilla Bulletin. …
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Join “Easter Nordic Happy Hour” in Vietnam
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host “Easter Nordic Happy Hour” on Wednesday,12 April 2023 in both Hanoi (at Angelina Bar) and Ho Chi Minh City …
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ScandAsia Magazine April 2023
he ScandAsia magazine for April 2023 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia April 2023 You can also read …
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Denmark second safest country to travel to in 2023
A new survey shows that the Netherlands, Denmark, and Iceland are considered the top 3 safest countries for traveling in 2023. This is according to a list recently published, conducted …
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Finland is happiest country in the world sixth time in a row
The World Happiness Report published its 2023 report on Monday, 20 March 2023, revealing that Finland, again, is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a …
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Sweden, Finland, and Norway ranked first in Freedom House country and Taiwan rated the 7th
The Freedom House’s latest report showed that Sweden, Finland, and Norway were ranked the first as the freest countries out of 210 countries, globally. Respectively, Taiwan was ranked the second …
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Nordic films brings sustainability stories to China
Chinese moviegoers had the chance to experience a piece of Scandinavia during the Nordic Cinema Art Week in Beijing. Here, sustainable stories brought filmmakers and audiences together to discuss sustainability …
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Philippines and Europe Free Trade Association reaffirm economic cooperation
The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states – Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, recently had an inaugural joint committee meeting where they assessed the implementation of …
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Finnish president wants Finland and Sweden to join NATO by Summer 2023
The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, said in an interview with STT News Agency that he is certain that Finland and Sweden will be accepted to join NATO by July 2023. …
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Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
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Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …
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Nordic unions to quit global journalists’ federation
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic unions will quit the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in protest of “immoral activity”, including holding a congress in Oman, which has limited press freedom, …
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Join NordCham Business Luncheon in Vietnam
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) invites interested participants to join a special business luncheon in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 10 February 2023, 11.30 AM to 2.00 PM. …
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Thailand to resume Free Trade Agreement discussion with EU
Director General Auramon Supthaweethum from Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department shared that the discussion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will soon be resumed, after …
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NordCham Philippines to host “Nordic Sustainability Awards”
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines)is to host the “Nordic Sustainability Awards” ceremony on 24 May 2023 in Makati, Metro Manila. There are five main award …
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Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Vietnam
Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place.
New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …
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Turkey says it may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, 29 January 2023, that Turkey may accept Finland to join NATO without Sweden. “If necessary, we can give a different response concerning …
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Women4Women and Sweden in Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day with movie screening
To mark the International Women’s Day 2023, SwedCham’s Women4Women Committee and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore invite you to a screening of the movie “She Said” at The Projector …
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EUROCHAM Malaysia and Ericsson to host event on Malaysia’s digital transformation
In collaboration with Ericsson, EUROCHAM Malaysia hosts a session on 5G and how its connectivity capabilities will be crucial for the transformation of the Malaysian digital landscape. The event “5G …
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Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities visited EUROCHAM Malaysia
EUROCHAM Malaysia has not been sitting on its hands lately as it announced a courtesy visit made by the Deputy Prime Minister of Plantations and Commodities, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji …
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EUROCHAM Malaysia emphasizes member B. Braun as part of anniversary celebrations
In connection with the celebration of its 50th year in Malaysia, EUROCHAM Malaysia presented its Platinum Corporate Partner CEO Profile the President and member of the Management Board of B. …
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In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls!
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …
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Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …
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Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day
St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …
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Malaysian government released statements on foreign worker employment plans
EUROCHAM Malaysia has informed the Ministry of Human Resources has issued two statements concerning the Implementation of the Relaxation Plan of the Employment of Foreign Workers and Foreign Workers Employment …
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Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation
This week, the EU Deforestation Regulation text was approved by the EU Parliament Environmental Committee (ENVI). The Committee vote is not final. The Council and the Parliament will also vote …
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EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed Protinus Group as its newest member
Protinus Group has been welcomed as the newest member of EUROCHAM Malaysia. Protinus Group is a digital transformation consultancy working with companies to help them transform by using technology, improve …
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EUROCHAM Malaysia and MITI discussed ESG targets within the manufacturing sector
EUROCHAM Malaysia has informed its CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider, and his team has engaged in a second discussion with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on 12 January …
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EU in Malaysia hosted climate diplomacy forum and discussion on COP27 outcomes
The European Union in Malaysia has announced to have hosted a discussion between various sustainability experts on key issues of climate diplomacy and how EU and Malaysia can ensure cooperation …
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Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …
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Learn more about your educational future at ISKL Open Day 2023
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced that the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is hosting its Open Day on February 22 2023. The Chamber said the day is a great opportunity …
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Malaysia threatens to halt all palm oil exports upon EU passing law on forest protection
It has only been a little over a month since the Members of the EU decided to ban all import and export of products originating from areas of deforestation including …
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CCA Singapore and EU Delegation celebrates diversity by collaborating on cross-regional artistic exhibition
The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the EU Delegation to Singapore has launched a collaborative project, SEA Air, in celebration of diversity and connectivity. The exhibition broadcasts arts …
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Icelandic Chinese artist “Laufey” picks “Elektra” book for January read
The Icelandic Chinese artist, Laufey recently announced that “Elektra” written by Jennifer Saint is the January book of the month for her book club, “The Laufey Book Club.” She has …
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Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
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EU Ambassador to Malaysia met with Malaysian Minister of Higher Education
The European Union in Malaysia announced the EU Ambassador to Malaysia. H. E. Michalis Rokas, has met with the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Hj. Mohamed Khaled Nordin. …
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NordCham Philippines to organize “Sustainability Committee Meeting”
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to organize a “Sustainability Committee Meeting” which will focus on ways to support Biofuel andWaste-toEnergy (WtE) initiatives on 25 January 2023. …
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EUROCHAM Malaysia welcomed new member Asiance Sdn Bhd
EUROCHAM Malaysia has welcomed a new member – Asiance Sdn Bhd. Asiance Sdn. Bhd. is a consulting and trading firm and was registrated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2022. It …
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Embasy of Denmark in Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of Denmark joining EU
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish official enrollment in the former EEC (the European Economic Community), now EU. EEC was a regional organisation created …
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EU in Malaysia offers funded traineeship for young graduates
The European Union in Malaysia has raised awareness of its funded traineeship for young graduates open for applications until 31 January 2023. Trainees will be working within the Press and …
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Sudden change on Covid-19 restriction in Thailand affects tourism
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry suddenly announced a new requirement for all international travelers on Saturday, 7 January 2023, to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights …
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EU agrees they want arrivals from China to take pre-departure Covid-test
The European Union (EU) members had a meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and came to an agreement that they want all arrivals from China to take a pre-departure Covid-test. …
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