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Cambodia suspends tourist visa from 30 March 2020

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia published an official regulations statement regarding Covid-19 situation on 27 March 2020. The Royal Government of Cambodia is monitoring Covid-19 …

Finland / General news / Hospitality / Sweden / Traveling around / Vietnam

Tommy Franssila at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort And Spa guides us to Danang

March 29, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Tommy Franssila, Director – Culinary Operations, who was previously a familiar Nordic face at Grand Hyatt in Kuala Lumpur is since May 2018 based at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & …

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Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs created facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas

March 29, 2020April 9, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Ministry of Foreign created a facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas due to Coronavirus crisis. The statement was published on 21 March 2020 that said: “Are you …

Norway / Thailand

International ski conference in Pattaya moved

March 28, 2020August 14, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The International Ski Federation FIS has decided to move its world congress planned for May 17-23 in Pattaya, Thailand due to the corona crisis. The Congress gathers every year over …

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Finland install further measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Nationwide, Finland has confirmed 880 cases of COVID-19 and three deaths: the spread of the virus is further along in the region of Uusimaa that surrounds the capitol city Helsinki …

Community news / Norway / Singapore

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore closes temporarily – but offers social solution

March 28, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Due to the novel coronavirus the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore is closing its doors temporarily, announced the Church in its newsletter 26 March 2020. The closure will last until …

Business in Asia / China / Norway

Salmon ocean farm built in China on its way to Norway

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A floating salmon farm to be put into production off the coast of Norway is now on its way from China to Norway where it is expected to arrive during …

Finland / General news / Malaysia

Malaysians in Finland can still return to Malaysia

March 27, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Finnish government has yet to implement any restrictions that will impact the flights in the airspace of Finland due to the novel coronavirus, stated the Embassy of Malaysia in …

Hong Kong / Hospitality / Philippines / Singapore

Flights advisary for travellers in Philippines

March 26, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is streamlining its operations concentrating remaining flights within only one terminal. Beginning on 28 March 2020,12:01AM, the following airlines will be operating to and from …

Cambodia / Education

UNICEF Cambodia encourage online study during school closure

March 26, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Unicef Cambodia encourages online study during pandemic state of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cambodia Ministry of education, youth and Sports, has processed a lesson on electronic system for students of grade 9 …

Business in Asia / Norway

Norwegian government granted state fund to national airlines

March 26, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian government proposed $547( NOK 6 Billion) state aid package for the countries aviation companies. While half of the sum would be distributed among various airlines, including SAS Scandinavian …

Hospitality / Singapore

Singapore Airline reduced 96% flights until end of April

March 26, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 6 Comments.

With ongoing global government policies change in order to combat complex Covid-19 situation, Singapore Airlines is wavering all rebooking fees for tickets issued on or before 15 March 2020, for …

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Chinese doctors to provide WeChat consultations for overseas Chinese

March 26, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Eight doctors from the Tongji Hospital and the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South Univeristy in the Chinese province of Hunan have volunteered to provide online consultations for overseas Chinese …

General news / Thailand

Phuket under lockdown

March 26, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

On 24 March 2020 it revealed that nine new cases had been registered in the Thai paradise Phuket – bringing the provincial total to 26. The revelation led to a …

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Aron Pettersson: Swedish AI specialist co-founder Singapore-based start-up

March 26, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

The birth of Musiio is the story of how an AI (articifial intelligence)-based start-up came about thanks to a ‘talent investor’ facilitator, and where a Swedish tech-talent individual found his …

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Tips for Staying Calm in Uncertain Times

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 - by Anna Frummerin - Leave a Comment

If you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The corona virus epidemic has had a massive impact on our daily lives, and we may not be …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Denmark to send emergency planes to return Danes in the Philippines

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The current outbreak of the novel coronavirus makes it problematic for Danes on vacation in the Philippines to return home to Denmark, according to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs …

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Qatar special offer to fly NordCham members home

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways is offering members of NordCham in Indonesia and their family members 10% discount on economy and business class flights to return home. The offer is valid for bookings …

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Nordic countries contribute funds for Covid-19 vaccine research

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian government published on 18 March 2020 an official statement as an update on the Covid-19 vaccine effort. The statement said: “Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for …

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Ups and downs: Scandinavian and Asian countries fall and rise in World Happiness Ranking

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The annual World Happiness Report was released 20 March 2020. The report revealed an interesting shift in the rankings of the happiness of the countries of the world. The Scandinavian …

China / Norway / Trading & Logistics

China markets welcomes Norway fish products

March 24, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Chinese authorities have announced on 22 March 2020 that they are opening for imports of fishmeal and fish oil from Norway, something the industry has been anticipating with interest. …

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Sweden and Indonesia announced temporary travel ban

March 24, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Sweden Government decided on18 March 2020, to temporarily stop non-essential travel to Sweden to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and reduce the spread of the virus. The …

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Iceland restricts arrivals until 17 April

March 23, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Iceland does only allow foreign nationals from EU (+EFTA) and UK nationals to enter Iceland. All other travellers will not be allowed to board transportation to Iceland until 17 April …

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No tears: All passengers to Europe passed check-in

March 21, 2020January 5, 2021 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

We are in Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. The time is almost 22.00. In a few minutes the check-in counters for Thai Airways flights to Europe will open. We are here …

Thailand

Guidelines for traveling to Thailand

March 21, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

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Life in the time of Corona

March 21, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Agneta de Bekassy - 4 Comments.

In these days, I can’t help thinking of the author Gabriel Garcia Marquez book “Love in the time of Cholera”. Now we have to say “Love in the time of …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Danish Embassy in Bangkok updates Thai Airways daily with instructions

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish Embassy in Bangkok updates the supervisor at Thai Airways daily with a list of criteria which travelers they may allow to board the current flight from Bangkok to …

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Danes, Swedes, Norwegians must now have medical certificates to board planes to Thailand

March 19, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - 4 Comments.

Travellers from Denmark, Sweden and Norway will now have to present medical certificates that they are Covid-19 free and special Covid-19 insurance papers to be allowed to board planes to …

General news / Sweden / Textile / Vietnam

Vietnam expects increase in export to Sweden

March 19, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

It is expected that Vietnam will have great potential in increasing the export of textiles, footwear, farm produce, food, handicrafts and chemicals to Sweden, when the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade …

Denmark / Thailand

Health insurance does not always cover in case of Covid-19

March 19, 2020March 20, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Europæiske Rejseforsikring has informed ScandAsia that Europaeiske’s travel insurance policies bought today will not cover expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to the Corona virus if the person travels to …

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All Scandinavian countries closed for non-EU travelers

March 19, 2020April 9, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Swedish- and Finnish governments announced on17 March 2020 that both Nordic countries will now close their borders for the time ever to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. …

Healthcare / Hospitality / Norway

Norwegian government cooperates with airlines to assist Norwegians coming home

March 19, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian government published an official press release on 17 March 2020 that said: Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ine Eriksen Søreide said “We are in a serious and unpredictable …

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Asian borders restriction policy update

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

As World Health Organisation announced Covid-19 situation reached pandemic state on 11 March 2020, Asian countries have adjusted travel restriction policies to maximise health safeguard for all. Please check with …

General news / Sweden / Vietnam

Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam adjusted operating plan regarding Covid-19

March 19, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The embassy of Sweden in Vietnam announced new operating hours according to Covid-19 situation on 17 March 2020, that said: Due to the development of COVID-19, the embassy will have …

Denmark / General news

Greenland sees its first corona-patient

March 19, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The local government of Greenland announced in a statement by the autonomous island’s health service on the evening of 18 March 2020 that the first case of the novel coronavirus …

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H.M. The Queen Margrethe ll of Denmark held historical speech on Covid-19

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

H.M. The Queen Margrethe II of Denmark held a historical speech to Danes all over the world on 17 March 2020. H.M. The Queen stressed that the corona virus is …

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Outdated: Do I need visa, health certificate and additional insurance when traveling to Thailand?

March 18, 2020April 9, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Read also:Danes, Swedes, Norwegians must now have medical certificates to board planes to Thailand Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has set up a page with requirements for travelers who are …

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Thailand increases restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread

March 17, 2020April 9, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thai Prime minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-o-cha had a press conference to declare the safety agreement regarding Covid-19 situation on 17 March 2020 that said: Temporarily closing of all entertainment venues …

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Norwegian and Danish Chambers of Commerce in Thailand halt events due to coronavirus

March 17, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Due to the coronavirus the Norwegian and Danish Chambers of Commerce in Thailand has decided to cancel and postpone in total three events that would have taken place in March …

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The next Volvo Cars Thailand Center will be an overall service hub for South East Asia

March 17, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Car Thailand, Co, Ltd announced on Monday 16 March 2020 its latest plan to build a massive 23,331 square metre cargo centre on Bangna-Trad Km.23 Rd. in Bangkok. Together …

General news / Indonesia / Sweden

Sweden and Indonesia to cooperate in developing sustainable bioenergy

March 17, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Policy Analysis and Development Department of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm and Sweden hosted together an event in Jakarta in March to discuss and increase …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

No fun – just business – at Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce AGM

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

There will be no cocktails, dinner or entertainment at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) Annual General Meeting on 19 March 2020. So after the general meeting, just go home. …

Community news / General news / Norway / Thailand

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya is closing and cancelling all events

March 17, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya has decided to cancel all physical events due to the coronavirus. The Church will be shut down until Thursday 26 March 2020 and all …

Education / Malaysia / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Scania South East Asia signed Ecolution Partnership Program with Politeknik Sandakan Sabah

March 17, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Director of Politeknik Sandakan Sabah, Mr. Tajul Ariffin Mohamed Arif signed an agreement with Mr. Tom Kuiphuis, the Pre-Sales Director of Scania Southeast Asia on 14 March 2020, which makes …

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Global Speakers Deliver Insights on Talent Development and Leadership Training

March 17, 2020April 29, 2021 - by Sponsored Content - 1 Comment

Recently, SEAC (Southeast Asia Center) hosted a Talent Development and Leadership Training session with the organization’s Lead of Design and Innovation, William Malek, and Past President of the National Speakers …

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Denmark and Sweden: Very different Covid reactions

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - 14 Comments.

Denmark and Sweden are neighbors but have taken very different measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. While the Danish Government has implemented a lock-down of the country …

Community news / Denmark / General news

The secretariat of Danes Worldwide is still open despite corona-measures

March 16, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Due to the strict measures of the Danish government that limits contact in public spaces and institutions, in which private companies and organizations are advised to temporarily shut down, Danes …

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‘Smart energy’ – a circular- and bioeconomy enabler

March 15, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

The energy sector is going through a huge restructuring at the moment. Transformation is now taking hold worldwide where global demand for smart energy solutions is increasing. Finland is here …

Denmark / Finland / Healthcare / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

President Duterte announced lock down regulations regarding Covid-19

March 14, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced the latest regulations regarding Covid-19 at a press conference in Manila on 13 March 2020. “Land domestic air and domestic sea travel to and …

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

Thailand is MOST PREPARED to tackle a Global Pandemic

March 13, 2020April 29, 2021 - by Sponsored Content - 1 Comment

Thailand is among the countries most prepared to tackle a global pandemic according to Global Health Security Index (GHS). Global Health Security Index (GHS) describes Thailand as “an Exemplar” and …