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How to vote in the Danish general election from Southeast Asia

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Denmark will hold a general election on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Danish citizens staying abroad can cast their vote in advance at Danish embassies and consulates across Asia. Voters are …

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Airspace shutdown: What travellers between Southeast Asia and the Nordics need to know

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A military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has prompted several Middle Eastern countries to close or severely restrict their airspace, including the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu …

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Maersk stops Red Sea shipping due to Middle East conflict

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Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to pause some of its ships sailing through the Red Sea because of the growing military conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. In …

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Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …

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120-year-old Danish-founded plantation firm reports strongest results ever

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Danish-founded United Plantations has reported its highest net profit in the company’s 120-year history, according to the Danish-Malaysian company’s own financial statement. The plantation group reported a net profit of …

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Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors

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A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …

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Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement

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Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …

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Sweden tightens citizenship requirements

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Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …

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Swedish Institute opens master’s scholarship for applicants from international students

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The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …

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Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media

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Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …

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20 years as communications expert with Carlsberg Malaysia, and new Dancham Chairperson: Pearl Lai

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‘Zero’ as concept is very much on the agenda for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director Pearl Lai and the entire nine-man strong corporate and sustainability communications team within Carlsberg Malaysia. …

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Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport

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Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …

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ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership

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ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …

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A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen

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He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …

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Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo

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Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …

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