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Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep

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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

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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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Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation

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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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Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas

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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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Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023

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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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Thailand ranks first in Sustainable Development Report among other ASEAN countries

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The Sustainable Development Report of 2022 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) showed that Thailand has been ranked first among other ASEAN countries in progressing towards achieving …

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Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter

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A report shared by Vietnam’s seafood sector showed that the seafood exports broke the 2022 record with a value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than …

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Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm.

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conservationists raises alarm after three endangered freshwater dolphins, of the Irrawaddy species, have been found dead within ten days of each other in the …

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Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media

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The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …

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Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023

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If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …

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Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit

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EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …

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Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter

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The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …

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EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

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The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …

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Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit

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Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …

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New Estonian embassy and Ambassador to Singapore: Priit Turk

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Estonia strongly views itself as belonging to the Nordics. And for Estonia debuting in Southeast-Asia means business! Learn more about the brand new embassy and the first ambassador on the …

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EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride

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Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for intensified collaboration with ASEAN countries

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At a meeting in Singapore on Monday, Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, called for increased collaboration between Germany, Europe, and countries within the Southeast Asian economic- and political union ASEAN. …

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ScandAsia Magazine November 2022

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The ScandAsia magazine for November 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link:  ScandAsia November 2022 You can also read …

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World leaders gathers at G20 Summit in Indonesia in attempt to reach agreement on global critical agendas

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This year’s G20 Summit will in many ways be one to remember as some of the World’s most powerful leaders who are currently in conflict and war with each other …

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North Korea fires 23 missiles escalating tensions with USA and South Korea

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North Korea fired not less than 23 missiles Wednesday and one of them came down very close to the South Korean coastline. The missile landed 57 kilometers east of the …

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Nordic Embassies and ASEAN Nations discussed carbon neutral ambitions at Nordic Green 2022

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  The Embassy of Finland in Singapore announced to have concluded Nordic Green 2022 featuring the Nordic Green Talks – the virtual live-stream event “Green Transition and Energy Resilience”. The …

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Asian markets to prompt Carlsberg’s sales growth

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Growth numbers for the Asian markets are the driving force of Danish brewer Carlsberg’s sales numbers for the quarterly financial accounts. Conversably, the brewer’s growth numbers for Western Europe will …

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South Korea fires warning against North Korean sea vessel on maritime border

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Early Monday morning local time, South Korean military fired warning shots against a North Korean vessel at an inter-Korean maritime border – the Northern Borderline – separating the two countries. …

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H&M collabs with Shopee to expand in Thai e-commerce

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The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, announced its partnership with Shopee to launch the first “H&M Thailand Official Store” on Shopee Mall online platform in the aim of making customers’ shopping …

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North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile

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As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …

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Kim Jong-un: No reason to enter into dialogue with the enemies of North Korea

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North Korea says it has conducted a military training involving tactical nuclear weapons. The military training was held on 25 October and attended by North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. This …

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ScandAsia Magazine October 2022

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The ScandAsia magazine for October 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link:  ScandAsia October 2022 You can also read …

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Mass shooting in Thailand results deadly losses and what Thai laws lack

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The mass shooting incident in Thailand, happened previously this week, at the Child Development Center Uthaisawan in Nong Bua Lamphu Province resulted in the deaths of 37 people, including 13 …

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North Korea fires seventh missile upon joint South Korean-American counteract

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Thursday morning local time, North Korea fired two short-ranged ballistic missiles from its capitol, Pyongyang. According to Danish newspaper Politiken, this was reported by South Korean officers to South Korean …

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Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved

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The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …

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Sweden supports enhancement of human rights in Southeast Asia

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Members from the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently met with two representatives from Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for Southeast Asia to discuss …

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World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner

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The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …

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ScandAsia Magazine September 2022

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The ScandAsia magazine for September 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link:  ScandAsia September 2022 You can also read …

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Learn about reports on “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia”

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The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) with SwedCham China, and FinnCham Beijing are to host a Hybrid event, “Sourcing Trends in China and Southeast Asia” on 7 September …

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Join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” in Thailand next week

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites tourists to join “Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival” from 9 to 11 September 2022 in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. The three-day event aims …

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Bali airport implements monkeypox screening

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Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has implemented screening measures to help halt the transmission of monkeypox, reports The Bali Sun. The virus has not been detected in Bali, …

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Denmark signed the ASEAN treaty in Phnom Penh

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Denmark’s representative, Ambassador Jon Thorgaard signed the ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) on 3 August 2022 during the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (55th AMM) in Phnom Penh, …

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Denmark to sign treaty on 3 August in Phnom Penh

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Denmark will become a signatory to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting which will take place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia …

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Scandinavians need travel insurance for most Asian countries even if fully vaccinated

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With more borders easing their Covid-19 requirements for entry to welcome back ardent tourists, many people are eager to hop on the next flight to visit their favourite cities. If …

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World Oceans Day 2022: 5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Ocean

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Countries throughout the world are working to save our oceans and to sustain our  lives and livelihoods. The following article was posted today, June 8, 2022 to raise awareness in …

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Asian skilled workforce to benefit from Finnish fast track service

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Finland’s fast track service allows specialists, growth entrepreneurs and their family members to obtain a residence permit within 14 days. The service was launched at the beginning of June. This …

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Burapha Agro-Forestry, the Laos-Swedish plantation to continue improving product quality

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Laos Deputy Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone, urged the management of Laos-Swedish plantation and wood product manufacturer Burapha Agro-Forestry to continue to improve the quality of its products to meet the …

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Voters abroad can now vote in Denmark’s referendum on joining EU’s common defense

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On 1 June, Denmark will hold a referendum on whether to join the European Union’s cooperation on security and defense and abolish the EU defense reservation in Denmark. Eligible voters …

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