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Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats

February 24, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …

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Finland launched candidacy campaign for the UN Human Rights Council

February 19, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 5 Comments.

On 15 February 2021 Finland launched the campaign themes for its candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council. The themes of the Finnish campaign are the rights of women …

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Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2021 focus on sustainability

February 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 17 February 2021, the Swedish Institute announced programme opening in Asia. The statement read: “Are you one of the most ambitious and innovative leaders in Vietnam? Do you want …

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Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …

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Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Singapore maintains its top spot for digital inclusiveness among 82 countries around the world, in global consultancy Roland Berger’s Digital Inclusion Index 2020. But around 150 million adults in South-east …

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Denmark introduces mandatory test and 10 days isolation upon entry

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Affairs, Denmark has introduced increased restrictions upon arrival in order to limit the spread of new virus variants and prevent the …

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Top 10 little-known destinations in South East Asia

February 5, 2021February 8, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

One of the advantages of being an expat in South East Asia is the opportunity you have to experience destinations most people back home never hear about. You have probably …

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Business Sweden and ASEAN Committee webinar on Innovation & Sustainability

February 2, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

ASEAN Committee in Stockholm and Business Sweden invite you to ‘Webinar on Business Opportunities between ASEAN and Sweden: Innovation & Sustainability-The Way of the Future’ on 3 February 2021. Event …

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

January 31, 2021February 8, 2021 - 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 …

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Swedish organized training program on sustainable forestry open for applicants from Thailand and Laos

January 31, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Forest Agency (Skogstyrelsen) announced on 19 January 2021 the following regarding their ‘LoCoFoRest (Locally Controlled Forest Restoration) training programme’: “We depend on forests for our survival, from the …