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19 April 2021 The EU approves sanctions targeting individuals and military-controlled entities, announced in the European Council’s press statement. The EU Council on 19 April 2021 decided to sanction 10 …
EU imposes sanctions 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies in Myanmar Read More
20 April 2021 Singapore’s Maritime an Ports Authority (MPA) announced plan to boost Maritime startups to explore digital solutions, as follow: A new Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund grant …
Singapore government renews maritime research MOU with Norway Read More
Finland and Nanjing have ongoing significant cooperation in many areas, including in sustainable city development in the form of the Nanjing Sino-Finnish Centre designed by Finnish PES Architects. On 20 …
Team Finland China business delegations visited Nanjing Read More
On 7 April, two years after the first cut for the construction, the giant MSF module for the Johan Sverdrup P2 platform left Aibel’s yard in Thailand, and is now …
Aibel Thailand completed record breaking project Read More
Singaporean chef Kenneth Foong recently took the helm as head chef of renowned restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. From his new home in the Danish capital, he reflects on what he …
Copenhagen Noma’s New Head Chef Kenneth Foong shared ‘Where to Eat and Drink in Singapore’ Read More
The Annual General Meeting of the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce was attended by only 12 members, but since the membership has gone down, the required quorum of 10 percent …
Dancham elected 3 new board members Read More
Lægelinien is a private service that complements the public health services in Denmark and Lægelinien can help Danes abroad who have been vaccinated already to get a corona passport in …
Get a corona passport for Denmark as a Dane abroad Read More
Four owners, two of which are from Thailand, are behind a new takeaway restaurant that has opened in the Danish city of Vejle and focuses on Thai food with the …
New restaurant Thai Tanic is off to a good start in Denmark Read More
A new Investment Review (VIR) report citing data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), shows that Vietnamese exports to the EU have seen an 18 percent on-year …
Exports from Vietnam to EU reach US$10 billion in first quarter of 2021 Read More
IKEA in the Philippines has been preparing for the opening of the world’s biggest branch at the Mall of Asia complex later this year, ABS-CBN News reports. The preparations have …
IKEA Philippines prepare for the opening of the world’s biggest branch Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
Singaporean Harsh Dalal started Team Labs with four other teenagers in Norway, Russia, and the US, whom he had met online when he was just 13 years old. Today he is 19 …
CEO of Norwegian co-founded ‘Team Labs’ on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list Read More
On Wednesday, the administrative court in Stockholm began hearing arguments in the case concerning the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)s decision to ban Huawei’s products from being used in …
Swedish court to hear Huawei’s case against 5G ban Read More
The Finnish government has adopted a decree bringing into force the establishment of a China Cultural Center in Finland, local media Foreigner.fi reports. The purpose of the China Cultural …
China Cultural Centre to open in Finland Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore is welcoming everyone to join their official launch on 1 June with a reception at HUONE Singapore from 5-7 pm. The launch will feature …
Join the celebration of The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore’s official launch 1 June Read More
According to an announcement from Novo Holdings, the Danish holding company has joined the US$ 80 million Series C financing in Halodoc, an Indonesia-based health tech platform, media PR Newswire …
Novo Holdings makes its first investment in an Asian health tech company Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …
Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV Read More
On 12 April 2021 the embassy of Sweden in Manila released a memo from December 2020, the Embassy of Sweden and International IDEA held Democracy Talks in Manila to discuss …
Swedish embassy and International IDEA hosted Democracy Talks in Manila Read More
Some countries are restricting use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to certain age groups, or suspending use, after European and British regulators confirmed possible links to rare blood clots. Johnson …
Update: How the world response to AstraZeneca vaccine Read More
The Finnish Olympic team has chosen Lifa Air as its health safety partner for the two consecutive Games of Tokyo Summer Olympics in July this year and the Beijing Winter …
The Finnish Olympic team chose Lifa Air as Olympics health partner Read More
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
To Celebrate the Earth Day 2021 on 22 April, UNDP Vietnam and Sweden embassy are hosting the Responsible Business Week from 19-25 April. The Swedish embassy says, the week aims …
Embassy of Sweden, UNDP Vietnam host ‘The Responsible Business Week’ Read More
ECMOHO Limited a leading integrated solution provider in the non-medical health and wellness market in China, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Royal Danish …
ECMOHO collaborates with Royal Danish Consulate General to Strengthen Danish Exports among Chinese Consumers Read More
On 19 April 2021, H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl presented to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua the Letters of Credence accrediting him as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary …
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn received Letters of Credence from Swedish and Finnish ambassadors Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
The Danish health authorities announced on Monday that AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine can still be given to people who want it, despite the country’s decision to scrap the vaccine from its …
Denmark continues offering Astra Zeneca vaccine on a voluntary basis Read More
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s Family Fun Day Concert: Let’s tour the world: II on 24 April in Kuala Lumpur will take the audience on a voyage around the world, performing …
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra features music from Denmark Read More
Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …
Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog cart (pølsevogn) at the embassy’s yard in Beijing on 16 April with the following update: …
Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog stand Read More
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard gave a presentation at Novo Nordisk’s Annual Company Meeting where 180 employees of Novo Nordisk Thailand participated. The presentation highlighted Danish values and how the …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated Novo Nordisk Thailand’s annual company meeting Read More
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) next webinar on 29 April will cover “Screening and approval of foreign investments- new strict rules proposed by the Danish government” About the webinar: Nikolaj Juhl …
Danish government proposes new strict rules on approval of foreign investments: DCBF webinar Read More
Swedish electronic artist and producer Alesso returns with his latest hit single “Going Dumb,” which comes in two versions with the EDM superstar joined by Chinese producer CORSAK across both …
Swedish DJ Alasso collaborated with Chinese producer CORSAK and Kpop Stray Kids Read More
The Danish artist Ole Aakjær only discovered his passion for watercolor art seven years ago and now he has been invited to exhibit his art in China – something he …
Danish artist invited to exhibit his art in China Read More
China has major economic interests in Sweden, mainly in strategic industries in western Sweden. According to China expert, it is not unproblematic and can affect Sweden’s ability to talk freely …
China has major economic interests in Sweden but trade is not unproblematic Read More
Is Vietnam on the map when you plan for your company’s next export market? If it is not, Swedish media Dagens Industri has specified why Vietnam should be. Economic growth …
Export companies – that’s why you should keep an eye on Vietnam Read More
The China-Europe freight train has a series of important advantages and Finland welcomes more freight train connections with China, Ville Skinnari, Finnish minister for development cooperation and foreign trade said …
Finnish Minister: Huge potential for trade between China and Finland by rail Read More
For several months the whole world has been a red zone according to The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel guidelines which means that all travel from Denmark is discouraged. …
Denmark is opening up for travel from Thailand, Singapore, and parts of the Nordic Region Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai – Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their joint Danish – Finnish easter lunch in Bangkok. The invitation …
Danish – Finnish Easter Lunch at Stable Lodge in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar covering: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage on 26 April. More about the webinar: In …
TNCC webinar: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage Read More
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 MoreBali police have arrested a 44-year-old Swedish national for alleged assault against a sex worker, local media Coconuts Bali reports. According to a recent statement, Hadimastika Karsito Putro, head of …
Swedish man arrested in Bali for allegedly assaulting and refusing to pay a sex worker Read More
The Trade Council at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently looking for a dedicated and dynamic Digital Sales / E-Commerce Commercial Advisor to assist Danish businesses’ digital sales activities …
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Digital Sales/E-Commerce Commercial Advisor 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
Rigshospitalet, one of Denmark’s largest hospitals and the most highly specialized hospital in Copenhagen declared Danish Mie Chronberg stable enough for a gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in …
Dane was stable enough for gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in Denmark Read More
According to an international survey by the Nippon Foundation of female attitudes, East Asia women showed a tendency to view giving birth out of wedlock negatively whereas most Northern European …
Survey: Asian Women less open to having children outside marriage than Nordic counterparts 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
The Philippines is seeking to obtain the Covid-19 vaccines leftovers particularly from Denmark that has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Manila Bulletin reports. According to a tweet on …
The Philippines seeks to obtain ‘leftover’ COVID-19 vaccines from Denmark Read More
Norway together with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has again strongly asserted their commitment and desire to work and support Vietnam in ending gender-biased sex selection (GBSS), local media Vietnam …
Norway continue to support Vietnam in ending gender biased sex selection Read More
Peace activist Sköld Peter Matthis, called “Sweden’s first Vietnam protester”, has died at the age of 83, Swedish media Expressen writes. Sköld Peter Matthis was an ophthalmologist by profession …
Sweden’s first “Vietnam protester” has died at the age of 83 Read More