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Danish Bestseller, the international, family-owned fashion company has urged the European Union (EU) to develop clear guidelines for how companies should conduct themselves when economic sanctions are imposed, media fibre2fashion …
Danish company Bestseller urges EU to take action on Myanmar Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification Read More
According to media The Globe and Mail, The Swedish embassy in Myanmar said it was following the case of prominent anti-coup activist Wai Moe Naing’s recent arrest in Myanmar. Wai …
The Swedish embassy follows the case of the arrest of anti-coup activist in Myanmar Read More
On 15 April 2021 the Nordic embassies in Myanmar released a joint statement, signed by Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, that read: During this year’s Thingyan holiday, which is a …
Nordic embassies again urge Myanmar army to stop killing and restore internet Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …
Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport? Read More
On Saturday, the junta of Myanmar sentenced 19 people to death by a military court for robbery and murder, with 17 of the people tried in absentia. Norway calls the …
Norway reacts to Myanmar’s 19 death sentences Read More
On 9 april 2021 the joint statement by ambassadors in Myanmar was released, the statement read: Two months ago, on February 9, Mya Thwe Thwe Khine was shot while taking …
International ambassadors share a joint condolence to lost lives in Myanmar protest Read MoreSeveral foreign firms face the fallout of the escalating tumult in Myanmar including the Danish brewer Carlsberg. According to AFP, Carlsberg has stated that the company has no contracts with …
Carlsberg to reduce production capacity in Myanmar as beer consumption declines Read More
Norway’s Telenor has confirmed that the company can no longer offer wireless services in Myanmar due to instructions from Myanmar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications, media Star Tribune reports. Telenor …
Telenor confirm: Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests Read More
Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has joined other countries in urging its citizens in Myanmar to leave the country due to security concerns with the recent escalations of violence. The …
Norway urges its citizens to leave Myanmar Read More
Denmark has updated its travel guide to Myanmar and advised against all travel to the country due to the current security situation. The statement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign …
Denmark encourages Danes in Myanmar to leave now Read More
On 28 March 2021 The US embassy in Rangoon released a joint statement signed by the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, …
Chiefs of Defense condemns Myanmar Army Read More
On 28 March 2021 the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod posted on Twitter, that said: “Violence spinning out of control in Myanmar Tellingly, the deadliest day takes place …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs: ‘Violence must stop in Myanmar’ Read More
Norwegian academic, Prof. Kristian Stokke and five other Norwegian academics have nominated Myanmar protesters for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. According to Bangkok Post, the Norwegian academic says the campaign …
Myanmar protesters nominated for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Read More
The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …
The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist Read More
On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …
Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life? Read More
According to the World Happiness Report sponsored by the UN, Thailand is as happy as last year and the country stayed at 54th in the rankings, local media Bangkok Post …
Global report: Thailand’s happiness ranking remains unchanged Read More
ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The event led by …
DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad Read More
The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …
The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions Read More
On 16 March 2021, military-controlled MRTV announced that Dr. Sa Sa had been charged with high treason under Section 122(2) of the Criminal Code for accepting an appointment as Myanmar’s …
Myanmar military regime charge Dr. Sa Sa with high treason Read More
According to Freedom House’s 2021 freedom rankings, Thailand is described as ‘not free” which puts the country back to the position held during the coup years, Bangkok Post reports. Other …
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia are “not free” Read More
Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad. The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …
Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or Denmark. So quite naturally, …
Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …
Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means? Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M has paused placing orders in Myanmar due to the shocking use of deadly force against protesters in the country, Reuters reports. The fashion retailer has …
Swedish fashion retailer H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar Read More
The military regime in Myanmar is currently cracking down on protesters, the media, and embassies and according to the Danish Ambassador in Myanmar, John Nielsen, Embassies in the country have …
Danish Ambassador in Myanmar: The military forbids us to share information Read More
The Danish window company Velux is, with help of The Worldwide Fund for Nature in Denmark (WWF), paying back the carbon emitted since the company’s start in 1941 through forest …
Danish Velux to confront its historic carbon emissions through forest conservation in Myanmar Read More
Kirin Holdings Ltd has been put under observation by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund due to concerns regarding the Japanese brewery maker’s contribution to serious violations of human rights. According to …
Norway’s Wealth Fund puts Japanese brewery maker on watch for Myanmar ties Read More
3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
Nordic Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström at the informal meeting on the situation in Myanmar, 26 February 2021, New York has been released, as follow: President, I …
Nordic countries release a statement on situation in Myanmar Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More
Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …
Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030 Read More
Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …
Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats Read More
Bilateral relations between Indonesia and Norway have been developing dynamically for the past 71 years and were recently discussed during a virtual meeting between Puan Maharani, Indonesian House of Representatives …
Indonesia hopes for growing support from Norway Read More
Norway’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the country is freezing its NOK 65 million bilateral aid to Myanmar following the country’s military coup earlier this month. Norway’s aid to the …
Norway freezes NOK 65 million bilateral aid to Myanmar Read More
On 15 February 2021 Finland launched the campaign themes for its candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council. The themes of the Finnish campaign are the rights of women …
Finland launched candidacy campaign for the UN Human Rights Council Read More
Jeppe Kofod, Danish Foreign Minister, will cancel support for governmental projects in Myanmar following the military coup there two weeks ago and instead give the money to groups in Myanmar …
Denmark to introduces sanctions against Myanmar Read More
On 17 February 2021, the Swedish Institute announced programme opening in Asia. The statement read: “Are you one of the most ambitious and innovative leaders in Vietnam? Do you want …
Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2021 focus on sustainability Read More
According to the Financial Times, Norway’s Telenor has publicly denounced a cyber security bill that the country’s junta is attempting to introduce after seizing power in a coup. Sigve Brekke, …
Norway’s Telenor chief denounces cyber security bill in Myanmar Read More
Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …
Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia Read More
The partnership between Norway and UN Women on COVID response in Mon and Kayin States has achieved positive results. The partnership has focused on tackling unemployment and lack of income …
Norway and UN Women partnered up against Covid crisis in Mon and Kayin states Read More
According to a statement from Sigve Brekke, Chief Executive of Norway’s Telenor, the telecommunication company expects its large Asian operations to gradually recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in the second …
Norway’s Telenor expects Asia recovery in the second half of 2021 Read More
International businesses are starting to reassess their investments in Myanmar after last week’s military coup where the Myanmar military seized power and arrested civilian leaders and other political figures. Swedish …
H&M will not rush into withdrawal from Myanmar Read More
Singapore maintains its top spot for digital inclusiveness among 82 countries around the world, in global consultancy Roland Berger’s Digital Inclusion Index 2020. But around 150 million adults in South-east …
Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey Read More