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The Chinese School in Norway celebrated its 30th anniversary on 21 September with more than 300 participants, including students, teachers, and members of the overseas Chinese community. Founded in the …
Chinese School in Norway marks 30th anniversary Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted a cultural diplomacy program in Phetchaburi, inviting diplomats from six countries, including Norway, to experience the province’s heritage and gastronomy. The initiative, …
Norwegian diplomat joins Thai tourism showcase in Phetchaburi Read More
Nordic ambassadors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently visited the Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines to strengthen cooperation with local partners and reaffirm their commitment to peacebuilding. The …
Nordic ambassadors reaffirm peace support in Bangsamoro Read More
The 2025 CEOWORLD Health Care Index places Taiwan first in the world, highlighting Asia’s growing leadership in healthcare, while several Nordic countries also secure top positions. Taiwan ranks highest with …
Taiwan tops 2025 global healthcare ranking as Nordic countries secure strong positions Read More
From Saturday 8 November 2025, individuals in Thailand can face fines of up to 10,000 baht if they drink alcohol in licensed venues outside permitted hours. The Department of Provincial …
Thailand introduces fines for late-night drinking Read More
Vietnam has introduced new rules requiring police approval for foreign investments in the energy, construction, and telecommunications sectors. According to the Ministry of Public Security, the measures aim to ensure …
Vietnam tightens control over energy investments Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway jointly visited Cotabato City and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025. It …
Nordic ambassadors visit Bangsamoro to support peace process Read More
Malaysia’s Yinson Production has received main scantling approval from Norwegian classification society DNV for its first-ever purpose-built floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. The new design, called Meridian, …
Yinson’s FPSO hull design wins DNV approval Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive welcome reception on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence, bringing together Norwegian …
Norwegian and Thai food supplement industries connect in Bangkok Read More
From 12–14 September 2025, the Department of European Affairs, in collaboration with Kasetsart University and Yara (Thailand) Company, hosted an Agri-Hackathon under the theme “Farming the Future: Advancing Thai Agriculture …
Thai–Norwegian agri-hackathon marks 120 years of relations Read More