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A growing obesity crisis in the Philippines is now raising concerns far beyond public health. The problem is increasingly seen as a threat to the country’s economy and workforce productivity, …
Danish pharma giant steps up obesity campaign in the Philippines Read More
Researchers from the University of Oulu have helped identify a 100-million-year-old insect fossil preserved in amber from Myanmar’s Kachin region. The fossil, discovered in ancient amber dating back to the …
Finnish researchers identifies ancient crab-clawed bug in Myanmar Read More
Carlsberg Malaysia has announced a new 141,000$ partnership with Malaysia Forest Fund to support forest biodiversity conservation projects across Malaysia. The partnership was announced on 25 May during an event …
Carlsberg Malaysia launches forest conservation partnership with Malaysia Forest Fund Read More
As coral reefs decline and fish populations shrink along the Philippine coastline, Søren and Magnus are working with local fishing communities to protect the ocean they still depend on for …
Coral reefs are dying along the Philippine coastline: A Danish organisation is trying to rebuild life beneath the sea Read More
Volvo Cars Thailand says a recent fire involving a Volvo XC60 on a Thai motorway did not originate from the vehicle’s high-voltage battery system, according to an initial investigation, Bangkok …
Volvo says latest Thailand vehicle fire was not caused by battery Read More
The Sartor Studio by Amrapur Tailors celebrated the grand opening of its new flagship branch on May 13, 2026, marking a major milestone for this long-standing, family-run bespoke tailoring house. The …
Amrapur Tailors Proudly Present the New Branch in the Heart of Bangkok Read More
Finnish deputy minister Mika Nykänen visited Singapore during Ecosperity Week 2026 to strengthen cooperation on sustainability, green transition and resilient supply chains. The visit was hosted by the Embassy of …
Finland highlights green cooperation with Singapore during Ecosperity Week Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang met with Danish ambassador Nicolai Prytz on 19 May as the diplomat concluded his term in Vietnam. During the meeting, …
Vietnam and Denmark highlight growing green partnership as ambassador ends term Read More
IKEA Pasay City in the Philippines has been named IKEA Store of the Year 2025, making it one of the few stores globally to receive the recognition. According to IKEA …
IKEA Pasay named world’s best IKEA store Read More
Malaysia is evaluating missile system offers from several countries after Norway cancelled the export permit for Naval Strike Missiles ordered for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s littoral combat ships. Defence minister …
Malaysia looks elsewhere after cancelled Norwegian defence deal Read More