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

- by Jaqueline Deeon - 2 Comments.

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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Manufacturer of Norwegian passports reports reduced production capacity

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Thales, the supplier of Norwegian passports, has reported a shortage of raw materials and reduced production capacity, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs.  The shortage of raw materials is due to …

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Finland crowned world’s happiest nation for the fifth year

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Finland is named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to The World Happiness Report 2022. Myanmar ends up very close to the bottom of the …

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Denmark lifts all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers

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On 1 February, Denmark lifted all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers. This means that from 1 February 2022 onwards, all persons from anywhere in the world with valid proof of …

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The Nordic Region and Singapore again ranks among the world’s least corrupt countries

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The Nordic Region and Singapore once again take the lead as some of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index. Every year, the …

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Norway removes travel quarantine requirements

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The Norwegian Government will from 26 January 2022 remove the requirement of travel quarantine. Travelers still need to get tested and complete registration upon arrival in Norway.  Travelers still need …

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Ambassador Ann Måwe on what keeps Sweden on top of the Global Innovation Rankings

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The program Vietsucess, formerly known as The Quoc Khanh Show recently welcomed Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe and General Director of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, Denis Brunettito …

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Denmark, Norway, and Finland amongst countries added under Laos Green Zone entry plan

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Following Laos’ announcement of their plans to re-open for fully vaccinated travelers starting 1 January 2022, 14 more countries including Denmark, Norway, and Finland were recently added to the list …

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Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country

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    Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …

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Swedish pension fund blacklist five Chinese companies due to the Paris Agreement

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The Swedish pension fund AP7 has on 8 December updated its black list and added a total of seven new companies including five Chinese coal-fired power companies, the fund recently announced. …

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Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region

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Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …

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Team Europe mobilizes € 783 million for green infrastructure to boost economic recovery in ASEAN

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On 2 November, at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Koen Doens, Director-General for International Partnerships at the European Commission, highlighted the crucial role of programs such …

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Tetra Pak Thailand appoints new Managing Director

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Swedish-Swiss Tetra Pak, the world-leading processing and packaging solutions company has appointed Ratanasiri Tilokskulchai as the new Managing Director, according to this company statement. With over 10 years of experience at …

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Thailand based Danish journalists publish fiction novel about expat jetset in Vietnam and Laos

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Thailand-based Danish journalists Flemming Thomsen and Niels Seeberg have written a fiction novel ‘Sultne spøgelser’ (Hungry ghosts) which is set to be released in December this year.   Flemming Thomsen is …

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Danes Worldwide webinar: Family reunification according to the Danish rules

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Do you dream of moving to Denmark with your foreign spouse, but the process seems unmanageable? Danes Worldwide helps you understand the rules and the application process at their three …

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Danes can vote by mail for the local and regional elections at their local Embassy 

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Local and regional elections will be held in Denmark on Tuesday 16 November 2021. Voters who are eligible to vote in the election can submit their postal vote at their …

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Johnson and Johnson to be offered for a fee to foreign seafarers and Danes abroad 

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From 1 September, Johnson & Johnson’s covid-19 vaccine will be released for private directing in Denmark and offered for a fee amongst other things as an offer for foreign seafarers …

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The Global School accepts fall semester applications for Norwegian children abroad 

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The Global School (Globalskolen) is an online teaching platform offering Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE for primary school-age students living abroad. The offer is adapted to families who want to …

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Embassy of Finland in Jakarta invites to AIPR’s Discussion Series 

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  The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) is pleased to bring back the Discussion Series, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta announced in a recent update. Organized by the ASEAN Institute …

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Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes abroad

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Along with sharing the news that Thailand will allow some foreigners to pre-register for the covid vaccine, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok notes that Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes …

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Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU

- by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …

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Finland faces acute workforce shortage, eyeing experts from Southeast Asia

- by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Finland is facing an acute workforce shortage with the country’s working-age population decreasing. The Finnish government has warned that the nation needs to raise immigration levels to 20.000 to 30.000 …

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Virtual Finland village open for Finnish expats abroad

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The Virtual Finland village is a week-long event organized by Finland-Seura ry. and the Suomi-village is a meeting place for all Finnish expats abroad. The village aims to create cross-border …

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Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia

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The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …

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Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July

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On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …

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Denmark opens for Covid-19 vaccine for Danes abroad

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  After fighting for months for Danes abroad to be included in the Danish corona vaccination program, Danes Worldwide has succeeded in its case, Danes Worldwide reports in a recently …

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UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May

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Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea?  You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …

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