How to be a good expat in Myanmar
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to live in a country that has only recently started opening up to the world outside its own borders? ScandAsia has …
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How to enter the Hong Kong e-commerce market?
Year on year, more and more people are gaining access to the internet, thanks to the massive use of smartphones and the ease of access to the web. Not only …
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Taking a break from the Singaporean concrete jungle … in the jungle
“It seemed a bit too sterile and boring.” Heavily polluted, overcrowded, bland, and “basically a complete waste of time.” These are just some of the brutal words I found on …
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Scandinavian ambassadors strutting their silk suits on Thai catwalk
The 9th celebration of Thai silk was concluded in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November 2019. As a cherry on top, those strutting their stuff on the catwalk of the Thai …
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Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be
Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …
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Vietnam and Sweden marked 50 years of diplomatic relationship
Ambassador Ann Måwe participated on 23rd November 2019 in the conference in Hanoi: “The role of Vietnam-Sweden public diplomacy over the past 50 years”. Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister …
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Successful Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok: See the photos
On Sunday 24 November, a very successful Danish Christmas Bazaar took place in Bangkok. The organisers, Danish Women’s Network and the Danish Church in Thailand, estimate that about 1,000 to …
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Finns soft-launch Waste-To-Value Centre in Singapore
On 14 November, initiated by Finnish experts and with support from the Embassy of Finland, a Waste-To-Value Centre was soft-launched in Singapore, with Ms Katri Kulmuni, Deputy Prime Minister and …
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Telenor enters classified app market: Takes 32 pct. stake in Carousell
Telenor Group, the Norwegian multinational telecommunication company, has signed an agreement with Carousell, one of the world’s fastest growing classifieds, in Singapore on 21st November 2019. Johan Rostoft, head of …
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Swedish screen writer participated at Memory! 7th edition Film Festival in Myanmar
Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten, a Swedish screenwriter from the Torino Film Lab was one of the international jury for The 4th film script competition at the seventh memory film …
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The Swedish institute management programme in China celebrated 10th years anniversary
The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) held an event at the Swedish Embassy in China, celebrating its 10th anniversary on 12th November 2019. “Sino-Swedish CSR cooperation exists since our first …
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Danish Embassy urges Danes to install the ‘Rejseklar’ Travel app
After an earthquake hit the border area between Laos and Thailand on 21st November 2019, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam has issued a reminder of the travel app “Rejseklar” (meaning …
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SWEA World meeting, 300 Swedish ladies conquer Dubai!
SWEA 40 years young. During November the 14th until 17th, 300 Swedish women gathered together in Dubai for the World meeting and 40 years SWEA celebration. We were three of …
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Finnish ambassador and Bali vice governor led the opening ceremony of a senior activity centre
H.E. Jari Sinkari, the Finnish ambassador to Indonesia and Vice Governor of Bali, Mr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati led the opening ceremony of “Teuku Umar Hovi Club” a brand …
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Norwegian Embassy plants trees to offset own carbon-footprint
The Norwegian ambassador together with the ASEAN green initiative made their first move on reducing carbon footprint by planted 500 trees in Metro Manila on 19th November 2019. The Embassy …
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Sweden-Phillipines discussed solutions to road congestion
Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries and Business Sweden’s Country Manager Mr. Ulf Wennblom met on 20th November 2019 with Senator Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Chairman Danilo Lim of MMDA …
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Danish embassy co-host a quiz night with the Beijing Postcard on 22 November
The Danish Embassy in China together with The Beijing Postcards, invite all to join the fun and game evening, “The Beijing Postcards Historical Pub Quiz” – the Danish Edition on …
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Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore
Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Finland, published an official statement regarding The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore, which enters into force on …
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Finnish ambassador discussed waste to energy technology with Vietnam
Nguyen Huong Giang, Chairwoman of the People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh hosted a meeting reception with the Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto, to discuss the treatment of …
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Finnish ambassador gave empowerment speech at the Girl Guides Thailand seminar
Girl Guides Thailand invited the Finnish ambassador to Thailand Ms Satu Suikkari-Kleven to act as a speaker in The Juliette Low Seminar on 14th November 2019, in Bangkok. The topic …
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Norwegian ambassador attended religions for peace forum in Myanmar
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Tone Tinnes attended on 14-15 November 2019 the opening ceremony of 3rd Religions for Peace Advisory Forum on National Reconciliation and Peace in Myanmar. The forum …
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Nordic Forum Circular Economy, Energy held in Kuala Lumpur
On 9 October a Nordic Forum on Circular Economy and Energy took place in Kuala Lumpur featuring prominent Nordic as well as Malaysian speakers. The Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway …
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Finnish indoor exercise park in Kuala Lumpur
Superpark Malaysia is a Finnish exercise park providing a safe space for adventurous activities for children and adults, located at Avenue K shopping centre in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. The …
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Consulate general of Finland to Hong Kong tells Finns to avoid demonstrations
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao advised on 19th November 2019 Finnish visitors and residence in Hong Kong to avoid demonstration areas. “Violent clashes have also occurred …
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Koenigsegg cooperates with Chinese investor to expand in electric car market.
Koenigsegg, a Swedish supercar maker together with The Evergrande group, a Chinese property development group are planning to expand together in EV car productions in 2020-21. Eariler in January 2019, …
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Danish artist featuring interactive light arts at Sentosa Cove Singapore
Sentosa’s Island Lights, showcasing installations by local and international artists, takes place at Sentosa Cove Village Singapore until Dec 31. Among the artists, you will find Singaporean Danis artist Tina …
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The Danish Ambassador, Pastor and Santa Claus: All to attend Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to Bangkok. For the annual Danish Christmas Bazaar this Sunday …
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Swedish ambassador to Cambodia received by The King
Mr Björn Häggmark, the new Swedish ambassador to Cambodia, presented his credential letters to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on 7 November 2019. Ambassador Häggmark was accompanied at …
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Norwegian offshore service company announced their closure
Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO), a Norwegian offshore service company, has announced that by February 2020 it will be closing its wholly owned subsea services subsidiary, Swire Seabed AS as a …
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Danish Christmas “hygge” coming up in Singapore
In keeping with the tradition, the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is inviting everyone to its annual Christmas Bazaar. The merry days will take place this coming weekend on 23 …
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Danish Crown Princess to visit Indonesia
HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be going to Indonesia for the sake of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Along with Rasmus Prehn, the Danish Minister for Development …
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Finland and Singapore to collaborate on smart technology for the marine sector
The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore’s PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the creation of smart technologies for the marine sector.The signing ceremony was attended by Finland’s Minister of …
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Nordic Innovation House Singapore reception celebrated partnership success
As the week-long Nordic activities was drawing to a close in Singapore–probably the most important week of year for the Nordics in Singapore–during Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week …
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SFF x SWITCH: Nordic start-up pitches, Singapore Fintech Association partnership
As Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) came together for the first time in 2019 the Nordic countries were present in full force, including …
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Marimekko x Uniqlo second collaboration collection for Fall / Winter 2019
Marimekko, a Finnish design house, announced a collaboration with UNIQLO, a Japanese global apparel retailer, for a new limited edition collection on 15th November 2019. The first collection designed by …
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Norwegian ambassador meets Myanmar’s Minister for Electricity and Energy
Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing received Norwegian Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Tone Tinnes at his office in Nay Pyi Taw on 14th November 2019. During the …
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An ocean of solutions to plastic pollution at SEA circular conference
On Thursday 14 November 2019, the SEA of Solutions was wrapped up after four days of discussing how to combat plastic waste at the United Nations’ Conference Center in Bangkok. …
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School Opens Applications for Full IB Diploma Scholarship
IB DIPLOMA FULL SCHOLARSHIP, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW Join our inspiring community with academic scholarships for the IB Diploma and the IB Middle Years Programme. KIS International School is inviting ambitious …
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Meeting for Nordic students in Hong Kong on Friday
Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and the Church of Sweden in Hong Kong invited Swedish and Danish students in Hong Kong to attend an information meeting held at …
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The Swedish Embassy and businesses proposed circular economy to Vietnam
The Embassy of Sweden together with the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), and the Hanoi People’s Committee hosted a “Promoting a low-carbon circular economy – a Swedish …
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Danish cellist performing the first time at Hanoi Opera House
Jonathan Swensen, a Danish cellist, will take a lead part of the concert ‘the Dramatic Pathetique’ with the Sun Symphony Orchestra’s concert, at the Hanoi Opera House on 15th November …
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Logo design competition for Swedish-Indonesia diplomats relationship
The Embassy of Indonesia to Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden to Indonesia, invite all to participate in a logo design competition as part of the celebration of the 70th …
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A-ha will perform the only concert in southeast asia in March 2020
A-ha, a Norwegian trio synth-pop band will perform at Turf Club (Kranji) on 21st March 2020. This will be their first ever concert in Singapore and their only show in …
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Norwegian indie band returning to Southeast Asia
Boy Pablo, the Norwegian indie singer-songwriter, will be performing at major cities in Southeast Asia such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila on the last week of November …
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Norwegian embassy supported circular economy in Indonesia
Mr Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt, Chargé d’affaires at the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta was a panelist speaker at the 3rd Indonesia Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) which took place at Pullman Jakarta …
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Business Finland to co-host a launching event of a genomic data management platform in Singapore
Business Finland will co host a launching event with BC Platforms and Quintiles and IMS Health.Inc, on 13th November 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. BC Platforms’ …
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The Royal Norwegian Embassy supported Inle Lake Youth Diplomats Program
Lise Nordgaard, the Deputy Head of Mission from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, attended and delivered certificates to the Young Lake Ambassadors on 6th November 2019. Ten enthusiastic youths from the …
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H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok on 7th November 2019. H&M x Giambattista Valli is the latest in the fast fashion empire’s annual collections in cooperation with high-caliber designers. …
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Finland participated at CIIE2 expo in Shanghai
Nina Kopola, the Director General of Business Finland gave an opening speech at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai from 5th – 10th November 2019. Business Finland provides companies …
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Fjällräven store opens in Singapore
Fjällräven collections are now available at the Outside store located at Plaza Kuala Lumpur and at the retailer’s two stores on Singapore’s Orchard Road. The Swedish brand was founded in …
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