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Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe

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Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …

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Sweden introduces fossil-free steel manufacturing in Malaysia

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The Swedish innovation companies in Malaysia, SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall joined forces to create HYBRIT – an initiative that endeavours to revolutionise steel-making. HYBRIT aims to replace coking coal, traditionally …

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EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership

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The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …

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Aichmi Group visited Danish Ambassador Geelan to discuss sustainable development

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Danish’s Aichmi Group‘s Founder & CEO with Scientific Director, Dr. Nami Traeholt, paid on 2 December 2020 a courtesy call to the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Ambassador Kirsten …

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Malaysia signed bilateral investor agreement with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Oslo

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On 30 November 2020 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced: Congratulations to Malaysia for signing the bilateral investor agreement with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations CEPI. As …

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‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science

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Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …

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Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students

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The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …

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Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec

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Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …

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Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today

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The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …

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Cathay Pacific teams up with selected hospitals for passengers to get COVID-19 PCR tests

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As COVID-19 PCR test is mandatory for arrival in many destinations, Cathay Pacific has cooperated with selected hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket to offer their passengers a special rate for …

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The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project

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Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …

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Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo

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Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …

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Singapore Ministry of Health announced travelers from Norway and Estonia require to stay at dedicated SHN fecilities from 8 Nov

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6 Nov 2020 the Singapore’s Ministry of Health-MOH announced important update on Stay-Home Notice(SHN) for travelers from Norway entering Singapore, that said: The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the …

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Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers

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Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …

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Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21

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The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …

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Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water

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More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …

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Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan

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What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …

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Malaysian born Norwegian writer Long Litt Woon may win the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2020

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On 29 October 2020, the Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala lumpur announced a  Congratulations to Malaysian born Norwegian writer Long Litt Woon for making it to the longlist of the …

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Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G”

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The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …

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New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020

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Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …

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Denmark tops in environmental performance

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Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …

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Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge

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The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …

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Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students

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Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …

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Nobel Prize winners for 2020

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This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …

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Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19

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Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …

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Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students

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Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …

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The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year

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According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …

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Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually

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Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …

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Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target

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The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …

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Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign

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Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …

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Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers

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At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …

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Malaysian Danish Business Council invites to Malaysian Ringgit outlook webinar

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MDBC and MBLBC together with CIMB, MFBC and MNBC are pleased to invite you for a webinar addressing the outlook for the Malaysian ringgit. This year saw the Malaysian ringgit …

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Join the next EuroCham Singapore’s next Green finance webminar on 7 October

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The European Chamber of Commerce invites to their next “European Excellence in Sustainability Sharing Session (EESSS)” on Green Finance which will be held virtually on 7 October 2020 (Wednesday) from …

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Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia

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The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …

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Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year

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Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …

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Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry

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Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …

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China-produced 5G smartphone tops sale list in Finland in August

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The Oneplus Nord 5G smartphone produced by Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus Technology topped the sale list in Finland in August, reported Helsingin Sanomat (HS), the largest subscription newspaper in Finland, …

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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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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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