Best city for healthy living in the world
Is there a healthier place to live than where you are currently living? If you knew where it is, would you move there? Yes, of course, – if it wasn’t …
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Stockholm best traffic city world-wide
Stockholm takes gold place in the Oliver Wyman Forum’s ranking of the world’s big cities based on mobility. The forum highlights in particular Stockholm’s public transport and infrastructure. “Stockholm has …
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NorCham event: Finding Balance & Resilience for Your Business & Yourself
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and partners invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘Finding Balance & Resilience for Your Business & Yourself’ on 25 January. More about the …
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Norway hosted breakfast meeting with women’s rights advocates from Myanmar
On 19 January, Norway hosted a breakfast meeting with women’s rights advocates from Myanmar, New York-based NGOs, and selected Security Council members. The Norwegian Embassy in Yangon states that nearly one year …
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The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is looking for a full time locally employed Consular Officer
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is inviting qualified candidates (I.e. European Union or Nordic citizens) to apply for a vacant position within the consular section. The consular section handles …
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Embassy of China in Norway oppose Tibetan documentary filmmaker’s “lies”
The Embassy of China in Norway is opposing Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen’s “lies” about China as he travels around Europe to tell his story and call for a boycott …
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Thailand resumes Test & Go scheme, reopens Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox from 1 Feb
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the resumption of the Exemption from Quarantine (Test & Go) entry scheme, the reopening of Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox destinations, …
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Sweden large donor in Typhoon relief in the Philippines but support is still needed
It has been more than a month since Typhoon Rai (locally referred to as Typhoon Odette) hit the Philippines and with several Swedish-backed donations, Sweden has been a large donor …
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Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong showcase what the Church means to the Danish community
The Danish seamen’s Church in Hong Kong recently published a short movie showcasing a glimpse of the Church’s daily routine together with stories from Danes living in Hong Kong who …
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Fully vaccinated travelers from Thailand and Taiwan exempt from Swedish entry and test requirements
The Swedish government has decided to revert to the entry restrictions that applied prior to 28 December 2021 with an exemption for fully vaccinated travelers from, amongst other countries, Thailand …
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Update: Recovered from covid but test positive upon arrival in Singapore
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore shares what will happen if you have recovered from covid-19 but test positive upon arrival in Singapore. The Embassy states that …
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The Norwegian Royal family confirm they will not travel to the Beijing Olympics
The Norwegian Royal family has announced that they will be watching the Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing on TV, media Nordre reports. The decision is based on the strict travel and infection …
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Norwegian Refugee Council condemn deadly attack on displacement camp in Myanmar
The Norwegian Refugee Council has expressed alarm over the recent deadly attack on a displacement camp in Southern Myanmar. In a statement on 18 January, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council …
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Experience award-winning Finnish opera in Hong Kong this spring
This spring, you can enjoy award-winning Finnish opera in Hong Kong when the opera experience ‘Laila – An Immersive and Interactive Opera Experience’ opens its doors from 25 February until …
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Finnish Ambassador Pyykkö to act as the EU Gender Champion in the Philippines in 2022
Finland’s Ambassador to the Philippines Juha Markus Pyykkö will act as the EU Gender Champion in the Philippines in 2022, the Embassy of Finland in Manila shares. In this role, …
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Norwegian Ambassador Morten Paulsen visited Sabah
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen has this week been visiting the Malaysian state Sabah which is located on the northern portion of Borneo. During the visit, the Ambassador together …
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Nordic Ambassadors met with Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics
On 18 January, Norwegian Ambassador Grete Løchen and Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe represented the Nordic Nations in Vietnam during a meeting at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. …
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H&M’s Monki to launch in Singapore through Zalora
H&M’s storytelling brand Monki is set to launch in Singapore in partnership with e-commerce platform Zalora, Insider Retail Asia writes. Monki offers Scandi-cool fashion at a competitive price, aiming to be kind …
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Learn more about Vietnam’s largest economic stimulus package and who is going to benefit
The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘Vietnam’s largest economic stimulus package: Who is going to benefit?’ on 21 January. More about the webinar, …
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Court hearing canceled again: Fraud accused Dane did not return from Singapore
A 49-year-old Danish man who is accused of scamming a dozen of holiday home renters last year failed for the 6th time to show up in Helsingør court, media SN reports. …
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NPA find and remove 37 unexploded artillery shells in Tan Vinh village in Vietnam
While conducting a technical survey in Tan Vinh village of Huong Tan commune in Quang Tri province on 12 January, NPA/RENEW teams detected a cache of anti-aircraft artillery shells in …
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LEGO to accelerate the construction of Binh Duong factory
On 17 January, Vice President of LEGO Group Preben Elnef said that the Danish toy manufacturer will speed up their $1 billion factory project in Binh Duong as committed. Preben …
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Swede reportedly attacked and threatened for no reason while enjoying a beer on Pattaya Beach
A Swedish man was reportedly attacked and threatened for no reason by two Thai men while he was enjoying a beer on Pattaya Beach on 14 January. Pattaya News writes that …
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Telesteps moves production from China to Sweden
The Swedish ladder company Telesteps will move the company’s production from China to a newly built factory in Sweden. Telesteps says in a recent press release that from now on, the company’s …
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Finland is not joining a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics
Finland is not joining several other countries including Denmark in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and the country’s Minister of Sports Antti Kurvinen will represent Finland …
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EuroCham Myanmar provides support to European Businesses in the country
The European Chamber of Commerce Myanmar invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘European Businesses in Myanmar: Update during a challenging period’ on 26 January. More about the webinar, EuroCham …
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Swedish media SVT and TV4 will not cover the Olympics from China
Neither SVT nor TV4 will cover the Beijing Winter Olympics on-site in China, SVT’s sports director Åsa Edlund Jönsson has said in an email. Expressen writes the two Swedish media companies …
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First DABS Coffee Table Meeting in 2022: Executive Loneliness and the Importance of Building Networks
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their first DBAS Coffee Table Meeting in 2022: Executive Loneliness and the Importance of Building Networks on 26 January. More about …
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Embassy of Sweden in Manila kicks off 75th-anniversary campaign
The year 2022 marks 75 years of Sweden’s diplomatic relations with the Philippines and in commemoration of this milestone, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila has prepared a year-long digital …
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Telenor confirms sale of share in Wave Money Myanmar to Yoma Strategic
Rumors have been circulating for a few weeks but Telenor Group has now officially confirmed that the Norwegian telecom giant has agreed to sell its 51 percent share in Wake …
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Learn more about expectations for the global shipping crisis in 2022 and beyond
DCCC invites you to their upcoming event covering expectations for the global shipping crisis in 2022 and beyond on 17 February. More about the event, DCCC writes: The pandemic has …
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New report: China amongst countries behind increased espionage threat against Denmark
The espionage threat against Denmark from foreign countries has become more significant in recent years and China, Russia, and Iran, in particular, are behind the increased espionage threat against the …
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Another Bangkok quarantine on the 10th floor at Fraser Suites!
Here we go again. A few thoughts about my last trip to Sweden, the return to Thailand and the quarantine. After having spent 3 weeks during Christmas and New Year …
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Sweden warns of conflict in space with China and Russia through attack on navigation satellites
In a recent press release, Sweden’s Security Police (Sapo) chief Charlotte von Essen says that security-threatening activities are based on countries’ own strategic objectives and that Space adds a new area …
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Denmark Trade Council in Indonesia and PH conducted a sustainable food webinar
The Denmark Trade Council in Indonesia and the Philippines recently conducted a sustainable food webinar. The Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta states that the webinar was part of the Danish Trade Council …
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Join the first SweCham Off the Clock Business Networking of 2022
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their first SweCham Off the Clock Business Networking of 2022 on 20 January. More about the event, SweCham writes: During the …
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Official: Danish government will not attend Beijing Winter Olympics in China
The Winter Olympics in Beijing will begin next month, but Danish government representatives will not be present. In an email to media BT, Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on 14 …
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Hong Kong airport bans transit flights from more than 150 countries including the Nordic Region
From 16 January, passengers from more than 150 countries including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Finland will be banned from entering transit at Hong Kong Airport. According to a statement on the …
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Two planes to deliver 35 million self-tests from China to Denmark
In the last half of January, two large cargo aircraft will be landing and taking off several times from Billund Airport as they will be transporting 35 million covid-19 self-test …
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Full Gymnastics Show in Bangkok
The National Danish Gymnastics Performance Team held its full gala show at the Nimibutr Arena of the National Stadium in Bangkok on Thursday 14.00 to 16.00. The show was preceded …
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Apply now to the 2022 Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia
Are you an ambitious and innovative leader who wants to learn how to bridge the gap between desire and action on sustainability? Then join the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) …
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Norwegian man dies in fall from a condo in Pattaya
A 63-year-old Norwegian man has died after falling from the fifth floor of his condominium in Jomtien Beach, Pattaya on 11 January. According to reports, the man identified as Roy …
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Danish ad-tech company Adnami enters Vietnam to help brands make a better impression
The Danish ad-tech company Adnami has this week announced that it is entering the Vietnamese market. As one of the world’s leading providers of high-impact advertising, Adnami helps brands and …
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The Swedish Government will not be represented at Beijing Winter Olympics due to covid-19
Sweden will not send any government representatives to the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 due to covid-19, Minister of Sports Anders Ygeman recently said. According to the Minister, it is not …
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Geely and Waymo start collaboration on cars produced in Gothenburg
Chinese carmaker Geely’s premium electric car manufacturer Zeekr begins a partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo to integrate Waymo Driver into a version of the new mobility-focused, all-electric Zeekr vehicle, designed in …
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Roaming traffic reveals sharp increase in Swedes travel to Thailand over Christmas
In a new survey, based on Swedish mobile phone roaming traffic in 17 countries, the mobile operator 3 (Tre) reveals that Swedes travel to Thailand over Christmas and New Year …
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Thai-Swedish couple wins over SEK 40 million in Swedish lottery
The year 2022 is coming off to a good start, to say the least for Thai Wanna Isaksson and her Swedish husband Mikael after the couple recently won a total …
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Meet SwedCham HK Board member Torbjörn Magnusson
Torbjörn Magnusson was elected to be part of SwedCham Hong Kong’s Board at the Chamber’s last Annual General Meeting. Since then he has taken up the position as Chair of …
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Chinese grill bar in Copenhagen is too dirty to be allowed to serve food
One of Copenhagen’s oldest Chinese grill bars was allegedly so dirty that the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration saw no other way than to impose a very drastic sanction on …
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Finnair to reduce flights to Singapore and Hong Kong in February
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will reduce its traffic program for February by around 20% and offer other flight options to its customers, the airline said in a statement. The reduced traffic …
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