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Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September

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The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …

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The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects

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The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …

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Lund University offers scholarships to Malaysian, Indonesian civil workers

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On 4 September 2020, the Sweden embassy in Jakarta published a notice regarding Lund University’s programme: Innovation for Change in Public Transport focuses on strengthening the capacity for innovation and …

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EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia

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The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …

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To file a declaration to reacquire Danish nationality ends on 31 August 2020

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The Royal embassy of Denmark in Bangkok announces on 25 August 2020, a reminder that the 5-year period for filing a declaration to reacquire Danish nationality expires on Monday 31 …

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The European Union launched new initiative to accelerate sustainable development in Indonesia

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The European Union Indonesia has launched a new initiative in Indonesia to accelerate the shift to Green/ Sustainable Public Procurement and enhance SCP. The focus of the action will be …

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Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry

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Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.

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The EU in Indonesia published how to avoid Covid-19 related scam online

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The European Union in Indonesia published an article to help internet consumers recognize and avoid online scam during the pandemic on 14 August 2020. Have you experienced misleading ads or …

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Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device

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Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …

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The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020

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The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …

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Ikea releases new collection collaborated with Grayhound Original Bangkok

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Ikea has released a series called “SAMMANKOPPLA”, which is the work of collaboration with Grayhound Original Bangkok, available to to the public from 7 August 2020. Bhanu Inkawat, the Founder …

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Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels

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The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …

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The EU Ambassador to ASEAN broadcasting live talk show via Youtube channel on 10 August at 2pm Jakarta time

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The European Union in Indonesia announced a live session talkshow by the ASEAN ambassador, broadcasting via Youtube live on 10 August 2020. The EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans will …

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Indonesian XL Axiata chose Ericsson to provide 5G Cloud core technology

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Ericsson announced on 30 July 2020, that the Indonesian mobile telecommunications services operator  XL Axiata has selected Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready cloud core technology solutions in East Indonesia. This includes …

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Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers

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Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …

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Could networking be the post COVID-19 career lifesaver?

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Even before the coronavirus crisis, uncertain conditions threatened numerous mid- to late-career executives. Transformative technology is rendering many formerly respected and highly paid jobs obsolete. Globalization and the rationalization of …

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The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions

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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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Wärtsilä simulator complex delivered to enhance Indonesian National Marine Police operation training

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The technology group Wärtsilä announced on 9 July 2020 that PT MultiIntegra (Wärtsilä’s local representative in Indonesia) have successfully supplied the marine simulator complex to the Marine Police Education and …

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Indonesian Immigration announced that visa holders need to re-apply their visas

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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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Denmark progressing in partnership project for green house gas reduction

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The embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced on 13 July 2020 progress regarding Denmark’s partnership with governments worldwide to reduce carbon emission. The statement said: “The Danish Energy Agency cooperates …

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

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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 …

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Norway funds 530 million NOK for Indonesia in result base carbon reduction and deforestation project

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The Norwegian government published an official announcement regarding the latest achievement on emission reduction and deforestation with Indonesia on 3 July 2020. It is the first time Norway supporting funds …

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Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide

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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 …

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Business Sweden Singapore announced Volvo bus eyeing South East Asia market

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Business Sweden published an exclusive article that Volvo bus is eyeing to compete in South East Asian market due to urbanization booming on this side of the globe. Volvo buses …

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Sweden and Denmark join Team EU to support Indonesia in response of Corona crisis

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The Sweden embassy in Jakarta published a statement on 12 June 2020 regarding a cooperation with Denmark and fellow European Union’s countries in an initiative to assist Indonesia’s response to …

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Norway to help Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines tackle waste and pollution

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The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced on 8 June 2020 that the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian …

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Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online

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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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Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey

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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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Ambassador Marina Berg in virtual discussion on Sweden’s bilateral relationship with Indonesia

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Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Marina Berg was on 28 May 2020 holding a virtual conference with Kompass senior editor and Indonesian Ambassador in Stokholm  H.E. Bagas Hapsoro marking the …

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

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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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Wilhelmsen started crowd funding to support seafarers during Covid-19 crisis

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Wilhelmsen, the Norwegian ship management company announced that they have started supporting a crowdfunding campaign by Mission’s Samaritan’s Fund to support affected seafarers during Covid-19 crisis, on 20 May 2020. …

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King Harald of Norway will participate in NRK’s annual fund raising broadcast for plastic reduction projects in South East Asia

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Each year a member of the Norwegian Royal Family becomes the patron of state television channel NRK’s charity broadcast. Last year, it was Queen Sonja. It’s just been announced on …

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Danida Business Partnership programme in Indonesia: Two named partnerships suspended

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ScandAsia reported previously in April that the Danida Business Programme Partnership in Indonesia had been suspended due to alleged fraud within the programme. Kasper Helmgaard Rask, political and economic advisor …

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5G insight webminar organized by Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore – deadline today

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The insightful host Ludvig Landgren, VP and Head of Network Applications and Cloud Infrastructure at Ericsson (SEA, Oceania and India), will go through the basics of 5G and why it …

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From Bangkok’s luxury hotels to the slum: The truck is loaded with food

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It’s 11.30 AM, and the four trucks are ready to leave the small garage and exit down the narrow alleyway in central Bangkok. The destination is set for supermarkets, restaurants …

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The Nordics, Waste4change mobilise to solve Indonesia’s waste crisis

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Indonesia’s challenges relating to waste are immense, while this sector also constitutes very promising business opportunities – not least for the Nordic countries. There are huge needs for things to …

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