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

September 15, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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

September 15, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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 …

International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Norway-Asia Business Summit 2020 Kuala Lumpur Postponed

September 15, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian Norway Business Chamber (MNBC) released an announcement that the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2020 is postponed. The new date may be set to 2021. The statement said: In light …

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Lund University offers scholarships to Malaysian, Indonesian civil workers

September 12, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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 …

International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden

Ambassador Roset visited Kota Bharu and Kelantan, Malaysia

August 28, 2020August 31, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian ambassador H.E. Gunn Jorid Roset visited Kota Bharu – Kelantan on 24-25 August 2020. The occasion aimed to experiencing local livelihood and meet with key members of the …

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

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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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Telenor Connexion making headway in Asia-Pacific: Seth Ryding, CSO

August 25, 2020August 17, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

With 20 years’ experience as developer and provider of IoT solutions Telenor Connexion also has over ten years in Asia-Pacific region. The Swedish-based provider is now boosting its organisation to …

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The Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group won the Penang South Island Project

August 24, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Denmark-based Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been awarded the lead masterplan designer for the Penang South Islands (PSI) project, which involves the development of three man-made islands under the Penang …

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Ambassador Roset held a meeting with Norwegian businesses in KL

August 20, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Gunn Jorid Roset, welcomed a group of Norwegian companies for a meeting to discuss how they see the situation, challenges and opportunities to look …

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

August 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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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Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device

August 14, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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

August 14, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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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Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels

August 10, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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 Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy

August 8, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 3 Comments.

The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …

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Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers

August 6, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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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Ericsson appoints the new executive to Malaysia, Sri lanka and Bangladesh markets

August 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Ericsson announced on 3 August 2020 on the appointment of David Hägerbro as Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh and Global Customer Unit Axiata. Prior to taking on …

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VFS visa application centres in the philippines for Nordic countries and the UK resumed operations from 22 July 2020

July 29, 2020August 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

VFS Visa Application Centres in the Philippines for Nordic countries announced that operations have resumed from 22 July 2020. VFS Centres also noted that since your safety is their priority. …

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Could networking be the post COVID-19 career lifesaver?

July 26, 2020August 11, 2023 - by Sponsored Content - 1 Comment

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 …

Food & Beverage / Malaysia / Norway

Demands in Malaysia for Norwegian fjord trout, salmon steadily increasing

July 21, 2020July 26, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian New Straits Times announced on 20 July 2020 the 50 Years Anniversary of the first ever successfully farmed salmon in Norway. It all started on 28 May 1970 …

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Academies in Sweden still open for late applications

July 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …

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

July 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

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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Scania cutting down workforce globally

July 2, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Scania is working on minimizing the company’s global workforce due to global pandemic crisis along with other issues. “The Coronavirus crisis had led to a sharp decline in revenues,” Scania …

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Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

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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Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22

June 20, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …

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Business Sweden Singapore announced Volvo bus eyeing South East Asia market

June 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

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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Iceland now welcomes EU tourists

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …

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Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online

June 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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

May 29, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

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

May 28, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

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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Malaysian Danish Business Council Chairman published concern letter over Corona Crisis

May 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Allan Jensen, Chairman of the Malaysian Danish Business Council published a letter to members on 21 May 2020 with concern on Corona Crisis in Malaysia. In the letter, Allan Jensen …

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Denmark cuts prices to get advice at Embassies

May 27, 2020June 1, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod launched a new large export and investment package on 26 May 2020. The packages aim to assist export businesses effected by the Corona crisis.which, …

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

May 21, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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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Norwegian offshore engineering won Malaysian base crude oil production company contract

May 14, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Norwegian offshore EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor Aragon has won a contract to deliver topside modules for Malaysia-based Yinson’s Anna Nery FPSO that will produce oil from Petrobras’ Marlim field …

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European Union in Malaysia announced education opportunity webminar

May 11, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

European Union in Malaysia published an announcement on study in Europe opportunity on 7 May 2020. An official statement said: Join our special talk with EU Delegation, EU Member States, …

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Grundfos ready to support Denmark healthcare system

May 11, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Grundfos’ production in Bjerringbro will deliver up to 5000 face shields a day to aid Danish health services in the fight against coronavirus, according to Grundfos’s official statement update. 36 …

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Volvo Vietnam asks owners of certain models to return cars for repair

April 23, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Vietnam has asked owners of 476 specific models to bring their cars back for a minor modification of the automatic break system. The models are XC40,XC90,S90 and V90. These …

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

April 22, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

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 …

Community news / Denmark / Malaysia

At home in Malaysia: Frank’s dilemma

April 13, 2020April 29, 2021 - by Sigrid Friis Neergaard - Leave a Comment

Frank Poulsen’s favourite aspects of living in Penang are the laid-back lifestyle and the variety of small, intriguing places to visit. Beautiful beaches, tropical jungle and stunning viewpoints are also …

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ASEAN update on restrictions to combat Covid-19

April 9, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Scandasia is monitoring daily updates in Asia / South East Asia to make sure we serve the latest update on the region to our readers. Here’s the latest information from …

Denmark / General news / Malaysia

Malaysian business group to build a hotel and apartment complex in Greenland

April 6, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian business group Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) announced their plans to build a luxury hotel and apartment project in Nuuk, the capitol of Greenland, according to Edge Prop. According …

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Destination Da Nang – emerging Vietnamese resort and business destination

April 5, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

While tourism, like most other sectors, unexpectedly is down for the count in 2020, Asia will – hopefully relatively soon – once again be open for travelling. Da Nang is …

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Asian countries rank high in new corona-fear survey

April 3, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Asian countries are more scared to contract the novel coronavirus than Scandinavian countries, according to a new survey from YouGov based on the percentage of 27,000 participants from 26 countries …

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Stranded travelers in Laos can apply for stay-permits

March 30, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Laos Immigration Department announced that foreigners and stateless people who can not leave Laos due to temporary closure of all borders, are able to request visa extensions,on 25 March 2020. …

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Cambodia suspends tourist visa from 30 March 2020

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia published an official regulations statement regarding Covid-19 situation on 27 March 2020. The Royal Government of Cambodia is monitoring Covid-19 …

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Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs created facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas

March 29, 2020April 9, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Ministry of Foreign created a facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas due to Coronavirus crisis. The statement was published on 21 March 2020 that said: “Are you …

Finland / General news / Malaysia

Malaysians in Finland can still return to Malaysia

March 27, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Finnish government has yet to implement any restrictions that will impact the flights in the airspace of Finland due to the novel coronavirus, stated the Embassy of Malaysia in …

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Chinese doctors to provide WeChat consultations for overseas Chinese

March 26, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Eight doctors from the Tongji Hospital and the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South Univeristy in the Chinese province of Hunan have volunteered to provide online consultations for overseas Chinese …

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Ups and downs: Scandinavian and Asian countries fall and rise in World Happiness Ranking

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The annual World Happiness Report was released 20 March 2020. The report revealed an interesting shift in the rankings of the happiness of the countries of the world. The Scandinavian …

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Asian borders restriction policy update

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

As World Health Organisation announced Covid-19 situation reached pandemic state on 11 March 2020, Asian countries have adjusted travel restriction policies to maximise health safeguard for all. Please check with …