Struer – where is that?
Struer is probably the last city that comes to your mind when thinking about Denmark? You probably think of the beautiful capital Copenhagen on Sjaelland. Or maybe Aarhus, I had …
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Bidmath Launches Google DV360 Platform Training Academy in Thai and Vietnamese
Bidmath, a leading programmatic consultancy, launches Display & Video 360 training academy with an aim to increase the adoption of programmatic industry knowledge. DV360 is Google’s unified solution for all …
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Crayfish Party 2020 – most terrific party in living memory
It was a bang of a party! It was the Crayfish Party of the Scandinavian Society Siam at its best! None less than 175 guests had bought tickets for the …
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Singapore-Finland hosts the first EdTech webinar series
The embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to an EdTech (Education Technology) webinar from 8 October -10 November 2020. EduSpaze is the first Singapore Government supported Edtech Accelerator in South …
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Finland receives the Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization award
On 30 September 2020 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman was one the awardees of the first ever “Zijin Friendship Ambassador of City Internationalization”, given by the city of Nanjing. …
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EU remains top non-Asian investor in Indonesia
The EU Delegations in Indonesia published a trade report on 24 September 2020. EU-Indonesia trade in goods amounted to €26.2bio in 2019, with EU exports worth €10.2bio & Indonesia exports …
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Denmark hosted a seminar on how to manage food products
On 29 September the Danish Embassy celebrated the International Day of awareness of Food Loss and Waste by hosting a seminar with the aim that Danish and Vietnamese authorities and …
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Denmark helps Myanmar reform labour market
Denmark announced on 28 September 2020 that they are helping Myanmar to meet international business standards and attract trade and investments from Europe through support to the government’s efforts to …
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Enterprise Singapore and Nordic Innovation House signed MOU to strenghthen digital and sustainable innovation collaborations
On 29 September 2020, Enterprise Singapore and Innovation Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration between Singapore and Norway in these priority sectors: The blue economy, …
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The pros and cons of moving to Taiwan
Despite COVID-19 restrictions disrupting many expat’s moving abroad plans, now is a great time to take a step back and reconsider your options. Awarded 3rd place for quality of life …
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TNCC’s Inspirational Leadership in post-COVID time event a success
On Tuesday 29 September, the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce organized the evening talk: Inspirational Leadership in post COVID time event at the Seven Peaks Software office. We would like to …
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Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerece welcomes October with Sustainability webminars
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce published a thank you note to friends, partners and members on 1 October 2020, that said: Dear Members, Friends and Partners of the TSCC, In …
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Norwegian Commecial Counceller and Director of Innovation Vietnam in exclusive interview with Vietnam Investment Review
On 21 September 2020, the Norwegian Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian, Director of Innovation Norway in Vietnam, shared with the Vietnam Investment Review the prospects of Norwegian and Vietnamese firms in …
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Embassy of Sweden in Manila invites to ‘The Economic Benefits of LGBT’ online Forum
The Swedish Embassy in Manila introduced their panelists for The Economic Benefits of LGBT+ Inclusion Online Forum to take place on 15 October 2020. Marixi Carlos is the Managing Director …
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Team Norway in Hanoi held a virtual meeting with Ambassador Grete Løchen
On 25 September 2020,Team Norway in Hanoi had an interesting virtual meeting with Ambassador Grete Løchen to look back at the impact of the Covid-19 on individuals’ work and performance. …
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Eva Karlberg reflects on her many years in Hong Kong, the SwedCham GM role
The handover to China of the former British colony, and this last year of protests and a new coronavirus, are among the milestones when Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong …
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Danish Chamber of Commerce in China introduces 3Shape
The Danish Chamber of Commerce introduces their corporate member 3Shape, who is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for …
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Celebrate 75th Moomin anniversary, donate to help Hong Kong’s disadvantaged children
The Moomin Charity Initiative – celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publication of the first Moomin book, Moomin and the Great Flood – is an initiative dedicated to helping Hong …
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Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
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Taiga Concept won Kauppalehti Award in Finland
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong congratulated overseas corporate member Taiga Concept on 30 September 2020. The Finnish brand has won the Kauppalehti Award in Finland due to …
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SAS re-opening route Copenhagen – Shanghai
From 29 September, it will once again be possible to fly direct from Scandinavia to China with SAS. There have been no direct flights since 31 January, but SAS has …
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Danish missions in China closing for National Holiday
The Danish Embassy in Beijing and the Consulates General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing will be closed on Thursday 1 October, Friday 2 October and Monday 5 October, due to …
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Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
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The annual ‘Back to Shanghai’ event marked Autumn 2020 start
The annual “Back to Shanghai” event for the Finnish community, normally signalling the start of the autumn season after the summer holidays, was held again on Friday 25 September in …
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Danish Deputy Head of Mission joined the ‘Actions against Food Loss and Waste’ campaign
On 26 September 2020, the Danish Deputy Head of Mission Louise Holmsgaard and Nguyen Anh Minh, Vice Director of International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) jointly …
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Philippines Embassy Copenhagen actively connects Danish SMEs to Philippines
Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim shared investment opportunities in the Philippines during a networking event with Danish SMEs in Copenhagen on 15 September 2020. The meeting took place in the legendary “Asia …
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Danish Ambassador Sillasen attended BikefriendlyMOA event
Danish Ambassador Grete Sillasen attended on 26 September 2020 the #BikeFriendlyMOA launch organized by SM Cares and SM Mall of Asia Official, one of the biggest malls in South East …
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H&M Monki opens two more stores in the Philippines
The Sweden embassy in Manila congratulates H&M for the latest opening of the ‘Monki’ shops. 18 September | SM Mega Mall 25 September | SM Mall of Asia “Congratulations to …
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Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh welcomes new staff
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh welcomed and introduced their new member Ms. Karin Gregebo on 21 September 2020. Ms. Karin is joining the Embassy as Head of Administration …
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Sweden supports Cambodia environmental awareness, gender equality
Supported by Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh and UNDP, the Ministry of Environment and National Council for Sustainable Development have produced educational materials on the environment for Cambodian students. …
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Ambassador Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood, THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kjersti Rødsmoen visited Norwegian Seafood’s booth at THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2020 on 22 September 2020. The event is one of the world’s biggest Food & Beverage …
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Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
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‘Next Normal, New Digital’ Thailand webinar discussed the future of virtual events
A talk-show style webinar titled ‘Next Normal, New Digital’ featuring guests from the government, media, branding & consumer insights, and hospitality sectors discussing the future of virtual events in Thailand …
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Hitachi ABB Power Grids marks 120 years of innovation in Ludvika
On 23 September 2020 the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi announced an auspicious story and congratulates to Hitachi ABB Power Grids for 120 years of innovation in Ludvika, Sweden. “With …
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Ambassador Måwe participated in agricultural developement webinar
On 22 September, The Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe, together with colleagues at the embassy, participated in the webinar organized by the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences (SLU) on evaluating the …
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FinnCham invites to a Building Business in ASEAN through e-commerce webinar
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to join Building Business in ASEAN through e-commerce webinar on 22 September 2020. The invitation said: We are pleased to bring …
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Malaysian Danish Business Council invites to Malaysian Ringgit outlook webinar
MDBC and MBLBC together with CIMB, MFBC and MNBC are pleased to invite you for a webinar addressing the outlook for the Malaysian ringgit. This year saw the Malaysian ringgit …
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Finland announced latest travel restrictions, effective on 28 Sept
On 24 September, the Government of Finland adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. For all other non-Schengen countries …
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Denmark supports Climate Change Adaption Programme in Myanmar coastal communities
The Danish Embassy in Myanmar updated on 23 September 2020 information about their activity in restoring Mangrove forests. The project helps preserve biodiversity in coastal zones and protect the coastline …
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Join the next EuroCham Singapore’s next Green finance webminar on 7 October
The European Chamber of Commerce invites to their next “European Excellence in Sustainability Sharing Session (EESSS)” on Green Finance which will be held virtually on 7 October 2020 (Wednesday) from …
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Ambassador Måwe visited the Vietnam-Sweden General Hospital in Uong Bi
Ambassador Måwe visited on 20 September the Vietnam-Sweden General Hospital in Uong Bi, which constitutes an important pillar in the history of the bilateral relation between Sweden and Vietnam. She …
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Finnish Prof. Jarmo Suominen awarded Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020
Prof. Jarmo Suominen of Tongji University has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020. The awarding ceremony of the 2020 Shanghai Magnolia Award was held in the afternoon of 15 …
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Jon Thorgaard – new Danish ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia
Jon Thorgaard, Denmark’s new ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, has a history of staying a full term and often longer in his assignments. Even his very first job in the …
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The Finnish Salli Saddle Chair won awards from Global Health & Pharma
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced on 22 September 2020 their corporate member Salli Saddle Chair, who was awarded both Best Ergonomic Work Chair Company 2020 and …
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Finnish Terrafame suspected of money laundering
TRAFIGURA, a Singapore-domiciled minority shareholder in Finnish state-owned metals producer Terrafame, is suspected of channeling hundreds of millions of euros to tax havens in transactions that have raised red flags …
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NordCham Vietnam invites to Nordic Alumni Day 2020
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) together with the Nordic embassies are hosting an event for Nordic Alumni on 31 October 2020. The event is an opportunity …
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Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia
The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …
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AstraZeneca with Swedish embassy donates essentials to Singapore migrant workers
CancerCanGive is the latest initiative by AstraZeneca Singapore.Together with SGgratitudepack movement the project has come to an end on 23 September 2020, after a month-long journey. The idea kickstarted by …
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Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020
On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …
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Join FINDS Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020, special menu from 24 Sep-4 Oct
FinnCham HK invites to join their Corporate Member FINDS from 24 September until 4 October 2020, for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Autumn 2020 presented by DiningCity. FINDS has specially curated …
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