ScandAsia Magazine January 2024
The ScandAsia magazine for January 2024 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia January 2024 You can also read …
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Volvo Cars celebrates sales surge in 2023 fueled by growth in China
Volvo Cars announced a stellar performance in 2023 with a total of 708,716 cars sold during the year. The Swedish automaker attributed the success to a 15 percent overall sales …
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Challenges persist for LGBTQ couples in Singapore post anti-gay law repeal
Despite the repeal of an anti-gay sex law in Singapore a year ago, LGBTQ couples continue to face challenges in achieving equal rights. Issues persist in crucial areas such as …
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Indonesia AirAsia launches Bali-Bandar Lampung route
Indonesia AirAsia is launching a new route from Bali to Bandar Lampung, with the first flight on January 17, 2024. The airline aims to boost tourism in Lampung by providing …
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The Philippines sets ambitious 2024 tourism target after remarkable rebound in 2023
In a new move to revitalize its tourism sector, the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has set an ambitious target of 7.7 million international visitors for the year 2024. The …
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Norwegian Airlines and AirAsia secures position among the safest low-cost airlines
In the comprehensive assessment conducted by AirlineRatings.com to determine the safety rankings of low-cost airlines globally for 2024, Norwegian Airline secured the fourth position and AirAsia came in 12th. The safety …
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Tourists to Finland must have minimum 50 Euro per day
Finland has announced a hike in the minimum daily financial requirement for a Schengen visa, elevating it from €30 (RM 152) to €50 (RM 254). This change, effective from January …
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Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
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Northern lights and direct flights behind tourism boost in Norway
Tourism has increased in northern Norway – and northern lights are the main reason for it, said tourism industry workers. Until December, the tour guiding company Best Arctic said their …
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Apply for fully-funded scholarship at The Swedish Insititute
If you wish to pursue a Master’s Degree in Sweden, you now have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship – without financial worries, as the scholarship is fully-funded. The …
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A Norwegian venture into hotel entrepreneurship in Cambodia
In 2003, Norwegian Karl Johan Remoy embarked on a journey. A journey that would take him from being a globetrotting consultant to becoming an entrepreneur in Cambodia’s hotel industry. Initially, …
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Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok
On 19 and 20 January 2024, you can come along for The Nordic Film Festival hosted by the Nordic Embassies of both Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland! The event takes …
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Now, who is the soon-to-be Queen Consort of Denmark?
Crown Prince Frederik is knowingly about the take over the Danish throne after Queen Margrethe II’s abdication. But who is his wife? This is Mary Elizabeth, the Crown Princess of …
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3000 days since detention: Where is Gui Minhai?
Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai lost his freedom in 2015, taken by Chinese intelligence agents, as per Reporters Without Borders. On January 3, 2024, marked the 3000th day since …
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IKEA furniture-speakers series launches in Thailand
Swedish IKEA has unveiled a blend of furniture and speakers – the SYMFONISK series – to be launched in Thailand on 5 January 2024. The speakers ultimately look like any …
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Thai Airways resumes flights to Oslo
Thai Airways International will resume flights to Oslo and Milan during its summer timetable for 2024. This means flights between Bangkok and Oslo will take place daily from 1 July …
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Danes, use your cash before it becomes invalid
From 2025, all banknotes issued before 2009, plus the 1000-krone banknote will become invalid as a means of payment. There, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore encourages Danes to pay …
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Arctic chill sweeps Scandinavia
Record-breaking cold struck Finland and Sweden on Tuesday, January 2, with temperatures plummeting to minus 40 degrees Celsius. Nikkaluokta in Sweden hit a bone-chilling minus 41.6 degrees, causing rail disruptions …
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Maersk continues to pause all cargo movement through the Red Sea
Danish shipping company Maersk, will continue to halt all cargo movement through the Red Sea following a recent attack on one of its ships by Houthi militants, the company stated …
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Eight new Thai airlines to debut in 2024
2024 will witness the entry of eight new Thai airlines into the aviation industry. The move is clear sign of an industry, hoping to capitalizing on the anticipated revival in …
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Stoltenberg confidant that Sweden will join NATO by July
NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, has expressed confidence that Sweden will officially join the military alliance by July at the latest. This was reported by the German news agency DPA this …
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First made-in-China cruise ship with a Finnish control system has been launched
China’s first large cruise liner, Adora Magic City, recently embarked on its maiden voyage, symbolizing a significant achievement for the nation’s shipbuilding industry. Despite the celebration, it’s noteworthy that the …
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Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council
Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, affecting January 1, 2024. The nations’ goal is to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and …
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Finnish and Norwegian Governments intensify support for Ukraine
In an effort to bolster Ukraine’s defense, both Finland and Norway have unveiled strategic initiatives to escalate their support. Finland stands firmly behind Ukraine Finnish Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo, in …
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Chinese automakers surge in 2023 sales with growing focus on Scandinavia
Geely Automobile Holdings and BYD Co reported notable increases in their 2023 vehicle sales. The two China-based companies are now setting ambitious targets for 2024, according to Reuters. Geely’s global …
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Singapore implements sales tax hike
Singapore is implementing a sales tax hike to 9 percent on January 1, 2024. This is the first phase of a two-stage increase. The initiative is to address financial needs …
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H&M in forefront of content revolution with AI virtual influencers
Swedish H&M and other major brands are turning to AI-generated virtual influencers to promote their products on social media. Faced with escalating fees from human influencers, companies like H&M have …
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates
H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced in her New Year’s speech on 31 December 2023 that on 14 January 2024 the Queen will step down as Queen of Denmark …
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ScandAsia joined Tour de Gulf – Sofie
It’s been many months since I have used a bicycle. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I’ve been living abroad in places where biking isn’t the go-to form …
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When our boss initially suggested Sofie that she should join the Norwegian Seamen’s Church on their week-long cycling excursion called Tour de Gulf, I couldn’t help but laugh and think …
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Bruneian and Norwegian Royals to be wed in 2024
A stream of royals around the world are looking to tie the knot next year. Some of them from Scandinavia and Southeast Asia. Daily Mail UK revealed that Princess Märtha …
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Danish researchers found a way to predict one’s death date
Danish researchers have come up with a tool that is supposedly able to anticipate an individual’s life expectancy. Free Malaysia Today reports the story. A team of Danish researchers has …
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Hong Kong and Denmark in top ten coolest neighbourhoods in the world
The world’s coolest neighbourhoods in 2023 have been revealed in Time Out’s annual list. And both Hong Kong and Denmark made it to the top ten of the list. The ranking …
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Finland and Vietnam discuss gender equality in natural disaster prevention
The Vietnam Hydro and Meteorology Administration organized a seminar on gender equality within natural disaster prevention departments, in collaboration with the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). On 23-24 November 2023, the …
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Join Educa 2024 in Helsinki – or online
Experience it, when the largest event on education and training in the Nordics takes place for its fourth time in Helsinki on 26-27 January 2024. Also virtually! Educa offers international …
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Swedish School in Singapore open for admissions
Registration for the spring semester 2024 at the Swedish School in Singapore is now open for new students, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore. “We have had a …
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Swedish Dala Horse Design Challenge
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is inviting everyone to participate in its Dala Horse Design Challenge. Redesign the iconic Swedish Dala horse in your own unique style – and …
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Copenhagen Mayor in Filipino Magazine
In the latest issue of the Filipino Magazine, League Online, Copenhagen Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen talks about what makes CPH one of the most liveable cities in the world. LEAGUE …
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Travel Guide: Go to these places in Norway
Travel Daily News has written a small travel guide for Norway, for all who wish to discover the Scandinavian country. Besides stressing that it is easiest to reach Norway by …
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Finnish craftsman featured in The Star Malaysia
87-year-old Erkki Pekkarinen carves strips of birch bark with his knife before intricately weaving them into ‘anything you can imagine.’ He started practicing at the age of 10, and for …
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The Norwegian Warrior who fought in Vietnam
Norwegian Col. Henrik ‘Hank’ Lunde published a book about his experiences in the U.S Army as a senior military officer rank during the Vietnam War. Lunde was born in Norway …
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Danish man on trial for theft in Bangkok Airport
A 47 year old Danish man was on 18 November 2023 apprehended in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on charges of stealing an expensive Celine handbag and five less expensive items in …
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Indonesia allows visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry
Indonesia announced a five-year new visa program, enabling visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry instead of 30. Previously, it was possible to simply extend the 30-day single …
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Singapore and Norway in top ten richest countries
In its latest report on relative levels of wealth and poverty released on Dec. 21 titled “Richest Countries in the World 2023,” Global Finance listed both Singapore and Norway in the …
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Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation
In Hanoi, Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam received a Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation from Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations. This is due to its ‘outstanding performance’ in 2023, …
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Finnish Embassy organizes maritime workshop in Vietnam
The Embassy of Finland organized the workshop “Solutions for Transitioning Vietnam’s Ports to Smarter and Greener – Experiences from Finland” in HCMC on 23 December. It did so in collaboration with …
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Floods affecting thousands in Thai South
Floods caused by intense rainfall have affected tens of thousands of people in Thailand’s deep south, officials said on 25 December. Authorities have warned residents in the provinces to be …
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Mærsk ready to resume operations in Red Sea despite unrest
Mærsk warned about the unrest in the Red Sea on 22 December, after having had to pause its shipping operations for a while, due to danger in the water passage. …
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Filipino Christmas spirit in Norway
Every year, many Filipinos gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through traditions such as ‘Simbang Gabi’ and ‘Noche Buena.’ Even abroad. Despite being far from PH itself, a …
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Swedes in Thailand: Holiday Nightmare
20-year-old Linnea Pakermo has been traveling around Thailand for two months with her friend. For Christmas, they would spent the holiday with her friend’s family, who came to Thailand to …
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