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Letter from Peter Björk, newly elected President of Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce: Dear Members, It was a great honour to be elected the new President of TSCC at the …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce elected new president Read More
Almost 40 Media and Communication students from Mahidol University International College got marketing communications experience working on a real business case in a challenging virtual environment. The students presented their …
24 FIX runs case study project with Mahidol University International College Read More
The Government will screen inter-provincial travelers at more than 357 checkpoints across the country to help control the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). When stopped at a …
357 checkpoints established all over Thailand Read More
Thailand’s popular seaside resort island of Phuket has closed all land and sea entry and exit points until 30 April to limit the spread of COVID-19. Phakaphong Tavipatana, Phuket Governor …
Phuket closed land and sea borders and soon also air border Read More
“It is now, you must come home,” says Head of Department for citizen service Erik Broegger Rasmussen. In an unusually strong appeal, he tells Danish tourists as well as residents …
“Danes in Thailand, come home now!” Read More
It has been reported that a group of NGOs’ has urged Norway to divest from Chinese technology companies after their involvement in human rights violations in China’s Uyghur region has …
Several NGO’s asks Norway to divest Chinese tech companies after violation of human rights Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Manila has sent out an important message to Norwegian travelers possibly stranded in the Phillipines due to flights cancellations and border restrictions in various destinations, on …
Norwegian embassy Manila provide contact information to assist stranded travelers Read More
Despite almost 3.500 confirmed cases of Swedes infected with the novel coronavirus and 105 deaths, Sweden refuses to install restrictions to prevent spreading of the virus. A clear contrast to …
Sweden continues to reject isolation Read More
One of the most important source of funding of international vaccine research is the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, or CEPI, a public-private partnership launched in 2017 by Norway and …
Norway funded CEPI the key to a fast Covid-19 vaccine Read More
The first experimental treatment of patients infected with COVID-19 has started in Norway, reports Euronews. The experimental treatments will be seen as studies and will involve tests of three drug …
Norway begins experimental treatment of the coronavirus Read More
Laos Immigration Department announced that foreigners and stateless people who can not leave Laos due to temporary closure of all borders, are able to request visa extensions,on 25 March 2020. …
Stranded travelers in Laos can apply for stay-permits Read More
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 …
Cambodia suspends tourist visa from 30 March 2020 Read More
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 & …
Tommy Franssila at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort And Spa guides us to Danang Read More
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 …
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs created facebook group to assist stranded Danes overseas Read More
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 …
International ski conference in Pattaya moved Read More
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 …
Finland install further measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Read More
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 …
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore closes temporarily – but offers social solution Read More
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 …
Salmon ocean farm built in China on its way to Norway Read MoreThe 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 …
Malaysians in Finland can still return to Malaysia Read More
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 …
Flights advisary for travellers in Philippines Read More
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 …
UNICEF Cambodia encourage online study during school closure Read More
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 …
Norwegian government granted state fund to national airlines Read More
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 …
Singapore Airline reduced 96% flights until end of April Read More
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 …
Chinese doctors to provide WeChat consultations for overseas Chinese Read More
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 …
Phuket under lockdown Read More
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 …
Aron Pettersson: Swedish AI specialist co-founder Singapore-based start-up Read More
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 …
Tips for Staying Calm in Uncertain Times Read More
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 …
Denmark to send emergency planes to return Danes in the Philippines Read More
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 …
Qatar special offer to fly NordCham members home Read More
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 …
Nordic countries contribute funds for Covid-19 vaccine research Read More
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 …
Ups and downs: Scandinavian and Asian countries fall and rise in World Happiness Ranking Read More
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. …
China markets welcomes Norway fish products Read More
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 …
Sweden and Indonesia announced temporary travel ban Read More
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 …
Iceland restricts arrivals until 17 April Read More
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 …
No tears: All passengers to Europe passed check-in Read More
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 …
Life in the time of Corona Read More
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 …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok updates Thai Airways daily with instructions Read More
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 …
Danes, Swedes, Norwegians must now have medical certificates to board planes to Thailand Read More
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 …
Vietnam expects increase in export to Sweden Read MoreEuropæiske 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 …
Health insurance does not always cover in case of Covid-19 Read More
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. …
All Scandinavian countries closed for non-EU travelers Read More
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 …
Norwegian government cooperates with airlines to assist Norwegians coming home Read More
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 …
Asian borders restriction policy update Read More
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 …
Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam adjusted operating plan regarding Covid-19 Read More
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 …
Greenland sees its first corona-patient Read More
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 …
H.M. The Queen Margrethe ll of Denmark held historical speech on Covid-19 Read More
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 …
Outdated: Do I need visa, health certificate and additional insurance when traveling to Thailand? Read More
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 …
Thailand increases restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread Read More
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 …
Norwegian and Danish Chambers of Commerce in Thailand halt events due to coronavirus Read More