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Filipino journalist receives Nobel Peace Prize, just as the number of imprisoned journalists is breaking records

December 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

On 10 December, Maria Ressa from the Philippines was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during a pomp-filled ceremony in Oslo, Norway. She was awarded the prize together with Russian Dmitry …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Embassies honor human rights victims in Myanmar

December 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

To mark the annual Human Rights Day on 10 December, all four Nordic Embassies in Myanmar affirmed their continuous support to the people of Myanmar. In a statement, the Embassy of …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Jo Nesbø reveals new Harry Hole book which he plans to write in Thailand

December 11, 2021July 21, 2022 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

Norwegian author Jo Nesbø is known primarily for his crime novels featuring Inspector Harry Hole. In a recent interview with local media VG, he reveals that he is working on …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Big Scandinavian hopes for the World Cup this weekend in Hua Hin

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

This weekend the Scandinavian football pride of Thailand the “Scandinavian Vikings” will be fighting for the title at the Hua Hin World Cup. The Tournament which is played at the …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Finnair to resume direct flights between Helsinki-Krabi with 4 flights a week

December 10, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finland’s largest airline Finnair has become the first international airline to resume flights to Krabi, with the operation of a four times weekly service between Helsinki and Krabi, the Tourist …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Nordic embassies in Bangkok hosted movie event in connection to Human Rights Day

December 10, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 8 December, in connection with Human Rights Day, the four Nordic Embassies in Bangkok including the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Sweden, the Norwegian Embassy, and the Embassy …

Community news / Norway / Singapore / Thailand

Join the Multi Chambers Networking Night at Lancaster Bangkok

December 9, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) and other foreign Chambers in Thailand, invites you to a Multi Chambers Networking Night on …

Finland / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore – The making of a sustainable city-state’ was on the agenda at Swedbank Summit

December 9, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Professor Lily Kong, President of the Singapore Management University, and Lee Kong Chain Chair Professor of Social Sciences was recently invited to give a virtual keynote address on “Singapore – …

Business in Asia / Energy / Malaysia / Norway / Oil and Gas, Mining

Malaysian court dismisses case against accused Aker Solutions director

December 8, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A Malaysian court has cleared the Director of Norway’s Anker Solution branch in Malaysia of accusations that he submitted false documents in dealings with state-owned energy company Petronas, the Norwegian …

General news / Myanmar / Norway

Norwegian Nobel chair: Myanmar’s process against Suu Kyi has low credibility

December 8, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In 1991, Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize – 30 years later she has been indicted by those she has dedicated her life to …

Community news / Norway / Singapore

Team Norway to host ‘The Sound of Norwegian Christmas: A Christmas Concert’ in Singapore

December 7, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Team Norway in Singapore including the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, the Norwegian Cultural Center in collaboration with Innovasjon Norge, Visit Norway, and Gardens by the Bay is hosting a Christmas …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore

December 6, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The 3rd Edition of Nordic Film Festival returns to Singapore with 10 films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden exclusively shown at The Projector from 15 December to 25 …

International relations / Myanmar / Norway

Norway becomes newest donor to the Access to Health Fund managed by UNOPS Myanmar

December 6, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Norway has become the newest donor to the multi-donor Access to Health Fund managed by UNOPS Myanmar, the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon recently announced. The main purpose of the Fund is to …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Philippines court allow Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa to go to Norway

December 4, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In a ruling on 3 December the Philippine court of appeals granted Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa’s request to travel to Norway to accept her Nobel Peace Prize in person …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / Food & Beverage / Norway / Thailand

Export of Norwegian seafood hit new record a month early

December 4, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norwegian seafood exports reached a historic milestone in November with an increase of 28 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Norwegian Seafood …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand ease and update entry rules for international arrivals amid reopening

December 3, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Thailand will be easing entry rules for international arrivals, including returning Thais and foreign residents, under all three schemes – TEST & GO, Sandbox Programme, and Quarantine – from 16 …

Cambodia / International relations / Norway

NPA and CMAC signs cooperation to clear minefields in Cambodia

December 2, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) have signed cooperation to clear land mines in Kep and make it the first mine-free province in Cambodia. Khmer …

China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Taiwan

Norwegian NATO Secretary-General on China: The balance of power is changing

December 2, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norwegian NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns of China’s increasing military presence and during a recent episode of STV’s TV Program ‘Utrikesbyrån’ (the Foreign Office) he said that the country’s power …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Join the Nordic Christmas Eve Service 2021 in Bangkok

December 1, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Scandinavian Society Siam invites you to join the Scandinavian Christmas Service on Christmas Eve, Friday 24 December, at 1.00 pm at Christ Church located at the intersection of Sathorn Road …

General news / Norway / Philippines

UN urges the Philippines to let Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa travel to Norway

December 1, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The UN has urged the Philippines to allow Filipino Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa to travel to Norway next month to receive her award, the Straits Times writes. She is currently on …

General news / Norway / Philippines / Thailand / Vietnam

Hundreds of Asian au pair applications unprocessed in Norway due to entry restrictions

December 1, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

More than 300 applications from Asian au pairs are pending with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) due to entry restrictions. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice is …

Community news / Norway / Singapore

Ambassador Homme joined the Norwegian confirmands at Sjømannskirken i Singapore

December 1, 2021March 6, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Ambassador Homme joined the Norwegian confirmands at Sjømannskirken i Singapore for Sunday Mass and true to the Norwegian traditions, the Christmas tree at Sjømannskirken i Singapore is now decorated, and …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

The Philippines suspend the decision to welcome vaccinated international tourists

November 30, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Concerns over the new covid-19 variant Omicron are prompting the Philippines to temporarily suspend the decision to allow vaccinated international tourists into the country, informed the country’s immigration commissioner, Jaime …

Community news / Norway / Singapore

NBAS event: The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26

November 30, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar entitled ‘The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26’ on 13 December. More about the event, NBAS …

China / Community news / Norway

Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou is looking for an Advisor

November 29, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Would you like to work as part of a team promoting Norway in Guangzhou? The Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou is a small Consulate General with a dynamic team of …

International relations / Myanmar / Norway

Myanmar’s MOFA condemns the joint statement released by Norway and 6 other countries

November 29, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 27 November, Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised strong objectives to a joint statement they called ‘biased’ released by a total of seven countries including Norway, the United …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Philippines classify Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa as a flight risk and oppose her going to Oslo

November 27, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Lawyers from the government of the Philippines have in court documents classified Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa as “a flight risk’ and therefore opposed her traveling to Oslo, Norway …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnam and Norway look into prospect of trade ties during online conference

November 27, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 25 November, Vietnamese and Norwegian agencies held an online business conference where the prospect of Vietnam-Norway trade relations was the theme. The online business conference was held by the …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

EU accepts Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccination certificates

November 26, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Travelers going between Singapore and the European Union (EU) will have an easier time proving their Covid-19 vaccination status from 25 November onwards as the European Commission has announced that Covid-19 certificates …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Join the Closing Event: Minimising carbon footprint in the life cycle of buildings

November 24, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Join the closing event for Nordic Innovation House Singapore – smart and sustainable cities virtual market entry program – Singapore 2021 on 26 November. The event is organized by NIH-SG, …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

The Philippines will open to fully vaccinated international tourists soon

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Philippines will soon open up to international vaccinated tourists from countries with low infection rates, the Ministry of Tourism informs. The Philippines has approved a plan that allows entry …

General news / Hong Kong / Myanmar / Norway

Norway-based DVB journalist recognized with International Press Freedom Award

November 23, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Aye Chan Naing, executive director and chief editor of the independent Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), was recently recognized with an International Press Freedom award for his efforts to …

Business in Asia / IT Telecom / Norway / Thailand

Telenor and C.P. Group support dtac and True in exploring the creation of a new telecom-tech company

November 23, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 22 November, Telenor Group and C.P. Group announced that they have agreed to explore the creation of a new telecom-tech company comprising dtac and True. According to a company statement, the …

General news / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Nordic travelers happy to be back in Vietnam after almost two years of closed borders

November 22, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Last week foreign tourists, including Swedish and Norwegian travelers, arrived in Vietnam for the first time after nearly two years of border closures as the Southeast Asian country gradually reopens …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Join the Nordic Chambers for Nordic Christmas Mingle at Ocean Park

November 22, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Join the Nordic Chambers in Hong Kong for Nordic Christmas Mingle at Ocean Park on 21 December for an unforgettable evening filled with food, drinks, glögg, Christmas songs, lucky draws, …

Business in Asia / IT Telecom / Norway / Thailand

Telenor in talks about a possible merger in Thailand

November 22, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norway’s Telenor is considering merging its mobile operations with Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) , Telenor recently said in a statement. The two parties are exploring a merger of their …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Get an exclusive offer every day until Christmas from SwedCham HK

November 20, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

For the first time ever, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong will present a Digital Advent Calendar, filled with exclusive offers from its members and the members …

International relations / Norway / Philippines / Singapore

Norwegian ballerina is part of Singapore Ballet Festival live at Esplanade Theatre

November 20, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

To close Season 2021 Dance From Within, Singapore Dance Theatre presents Singapore Ballet Festival live at Esplanade Theatre starring amongst others, Norwegian ballerina Henriette Garcia. Henriette was born in Oslo, …

Business in Asia / China / Manufacturing / Norway

Norway’s HydrogenPro sets up joint venture with Chinese THM as basis for global fabrication plan

November 19, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norwegian renewable hydrogen plant manufacturer HydrogenPro has reached an agreement with China’s Tianjin HQY Hydrogen Machinery Co., Ltd. (“THM”) to create a joint venture, which will allow HydrogenPro to utilize …

China / General news / Norway

Norwegian student unable to return to her studies in China due to closed borders

November 19, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Due to the pandemic, Norwegian Signe Johansen has not yet been allowed to travel back to China, where she is studying tourism at the University of Chengdu in China. She …

Community news / Myanmar / Norway

Norwegian Embassy in Yangon welcome new Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission

November 19, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The Norwegian Embassy in Yangon has welcomed Mr. Tommy Flakk who takes up the role as the new Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon. Mr. …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden

Scanity UGM host Scandinavia Day 2021

November 18, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Scandinavian Community of the Faculty of Social and Political Science (Scanity UGM) at Gadjah Mada University is bringing back their largest annual event, Scandinavian Day 2021 on 20 November. …

General news / Norway / Singapore

Norwegian composer is new dean of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore

November 18, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has appointed Norwegian composer and researcher Dr. Peter Tornquist as the new Dean to lead the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST). Dr. …

International relations / Norway / Singapore

Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 was a success

November 18, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 which took place on 20 and 21 October 2021 was a great success and saw close to 200 physical participants, Team Norway writes. Team Norway, …

China / General news / Norway / Vietnam

Report: Foreign adoptees in Norway experience discrimination and racism

November 18, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A new report published by the Institute of Urban and Regional Research NIBR, OsloMet – Metropolitan University shows that half of all children adopted from abroad to Norway experience discrimination …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi attended signing ceremony of the WWF Plastic Smart City Project in Hue

November 17, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

On 11 November, Mr. Jan Wilhelm Grythe, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi attended virtually the signing ceremony of the WWF Plastic Smart City Project in …

General news / Norway / Singapore

Norway and Singapore played leading roles in the negotiations on the rules for quota trading

November 17, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norway and Singapore have played leading roles in the negotiations on the rules for quota trading also known as Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the new rules were …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar / Norway

Denmark and Norway took part in the Remembrance Day ceremony in Myanmar

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On 14 November, a delegation from the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar led by Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy, Mr. Anders Karlsen and a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norwegian Business community ready to partner with Vietnam on offshore wind power potential

November 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian business community is ready to partner with Vietnamese companies, and share experience and technology to help Vietnam build a strong domestic supply chain, Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian recently …

Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Cambodia has lifted all quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travelers

November 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

After having required lengthy quarantine for international travelers for more than 18 months, Cambodia will now allow vaccinated international visitors to enter the country without having to undergo quarantine …