Danish Christmas Market in Beijing
Just a few days ago, the Embassy of Denmark in China hosted its annual Danish Christmas Market in Beijing. A clear sky joined the party and cold air was full …
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Earthquake advisory for people in Manila
Yesterday an earthquake was recorded and felt in parts of Metro Manila, Philippines and nearby provinces around 4 pm. Workers, students and residents evacuated from buildings after the 5.9 magnitude …
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Visit to Shinnabhura Historic Boutique Hotel in Phitsanulok
Khun Na and Bent Laasholdt are clearly thriving in their new roles as resident managers of the Shinnabhura Historic Boutique Hotel in Phitsanulok. Their change from being the owners of …
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Hillari’s song “Blind then” paints picture of what can happen when you take things for granted
Filipino-Norwegian singer, Hillari Alison recently dropped her latest single titled “Blind then.” The song talks about how a person has taken someone for granted and by the time he or …
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Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …
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H&M targeted in pro-Palestine boycott campaign
The ongoing pro-Palestine boycott campaign is causing Swedish fast fashion giant, H&M, to withdraw from the Moroccan market by December. The campaign, directed at Western brands supporting Israel, has sparked …
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Norway optimistic about FTA with Malaysia
Norway aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), by 2024. Finalizing the agreement would foster more opportunities for Norwegian …
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Maersk plans to invest more than $500 Million in Southeast Asian supply chain
A.P. Moller-Maersk is set to invest over $500 million in expanding its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The three-year plan is focusing on strengthening its Logistics and Services arm …
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Chinese XPeng places third in Denmark’s 2024 Car of the Year
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, XPeng Motors, secured the third position in Denmark’s Car of the Year 2024 awards with its XPeng G9 SUV. The recipients were announced by the association …
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Finland insists that investigators aboard Hong Kong ship linked to pipeline damage
Finland is urging investigators to board the Hong Kong-flagged vessel, NewNew Polar Bear. The ship is suspected of damaging a Baltic gas pipeline near Finnish waters back in October. “We …
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AstraZeneca to build R&D center in Hong Kong
AstraZeneca, the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, is building a research and development center in Hong Kong. The new center will be focusing on cell and gene therapy drugs. Set to be …
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP 28
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently met with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP 28. At the meeting Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam always attaches importance to …
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Spotify marketing strategy creates greater results than expected
Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has created a phenomenon over the internet in the past week with its marketing strategy. The “2023 Spotify Wrapped” which imitated the short video of …
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Cambodia and Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payments
Cambodia and Vietnam jointly launched a cross-border QR code payment system on Sunday, December 3. The new method will allow people in Cambodia and Vietnam to make payments using local …
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Norwegian man accused of murder in Thailand now back in Norway
The Norwegian man who was initially suspected of murdering his partner in northern Thailand returned yesterday to Norway. The Norwegian left Thailand before the case was formally closed. According to …
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11 hikers have been found dead after a volcanic eruption in Indonesia
11 out of 26 hikers reported missing after the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi have been found dead. This is according to local rescuer Abdul Malik. The volcano, situated on …
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IKEA donates to community center in the Philippines
Swedish IKEA has partnered with Better World Smokey Mountain, a community center in Manila, to improve the lives of Filipinos. IKEA has already provided furnishing for the center and is …
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IKEA Philippines marks second anniversary with sustainable studio unit giveaway
Celebrating two years in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines, the world’s largest IKEA store, is giving away a sustainable studio unit from Una Apartments by Arthaland. Exclusively for IKEA Family members, …
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Yinson Production invests in Norwegian carbon capture project
Yinson Production (YP), a Singapore-based unit of the Malaysian Yinson Group, has invested in Norway’s Carbon Removal for direct air capture projects. The undisclosed investment supports YP’s goal of decarbonizing …
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TikTok taking a step towards launching Norwegian data center
Social media giant TikTok has now acquired a facility in Norway from Green Mountain AS, to establish its largest European data center. A data center that has formerly been raising …
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Tree planting marks 50th anniversary of cooperation between Vietnam and Finland
Celebrating the 106th anniversary of Finland’s Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam, a tree planting day was held at Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh …
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Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at COP28
Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on the sidelines of COP28 on Friday, December 1. During the meeting, PM Chinh mentioned …
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1. Advent: “Biking made me free again”
Welcome to our first Advent Christmas Calendar! From this Sunday and up until Christmas Eve, ScandAsia has made little portraits of some of the participants from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s …
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Finland believes evidence points to deliberate damage by Chinese ship to Baltic pipeline
Finland’s Minister of European Affairs, Anders Adlercreutz, suspects intentional sabotage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline damaged in October. “I think everything indicates that it was intentional. It’s hard to believe …
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Maersk settles Ever Given dispute three years after canal chaos
AP Møller-Maersk has recently reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the companies involved in the six-day blockage of the Suez Canal. The incident was caused by the Taiwanese operated …
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Denmark and Sweden report surge in cases of pneumoniae after China outbreak
Denmark and Sweden are coping with a surge in pediatric pneumonia cases, resembling the cases witnessed in China. Suspected culprits include mycoplasma pneumoniae, flu and respiratory syncytial virus. Denmark’s Statens …
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Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia
ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …
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Chaos in China after two directors have disappeared without a trace
Two Chinese directors have been reported missing after a major financial scandal in China. One of China’s largest investment funds, Zhongzhi International Group, recently went under supervision of the authorities …
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New episode of ‘Without a trace’ in Thailand
Sporløs, the Danish program series about Danes who travel the world in search of missing relatives, has released its newest episode featuring Caroline who was born in Thailand. According to …
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Finnish business delegation exploring automotive opportunities in China
A Finnish business delegation, led by Consul General Anu Vuori and Executive Director of FinnCham Shanghai, Ville Lintervo, undertook a visit to the Shanghai Auto Innovation Park in Anting on …
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Sweden and Bangkok forge sustainable partnership for livable cities
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, met with Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt at Bangkok City Hall, about fostering further collaboration. Discussions were centered on sustainable urban living, encompassing topics …
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Vietnamese Vice President explores offshore wind collaboration with Equinor in Norway
During her official visit to Norway, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Vice President of Vietnam, led a delegation to Equinor’s office in Oslo to explore offshore wind collaboration between the …
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Vietnam and Norway strengthen multifaceted cooperation
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised the growth of Vietnam-Norway relations in all fields at her meeting on Thursday, November 30, with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus …
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Hormonal change women suffer from every month called PMDD
Imagine you are a woman (if you are not one) who wakes up one morning and feels down without a reason. You believe you have taken really good care of …
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IKEA Sukhumvit opens tomorrow on December 1
IKEA is set to launch its fourth Thai location, IKEA Sukhumvit, tomorrow on December 1. Spanning 12,000m² on The Emsphere’s third floor, the store offers a familiar layout for IKEA …
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Singapore, Hong Kong and Copenhagen among the most expensive cities in the world
Singapore has once again secured the position as the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey. This marks the …
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Indonesia’s tourism sector shows signs of recovery in 2023
The tourism sector in Indonesia, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry is now witnessing a positive turnaround. With the first semester of 2023 reporting around 13 …
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AirAsia to increase flights between China and Malaysia in 2024
AirAsia have announced that they will increase weekly flights between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia from 2024. This follows Malaysia’s move to grant 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian travelers starting …
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Large human trafficking case involving Thai berry pickers in Finland
Finnish authorities have wrapped up an investigation into a human trafficking and bribery scandal. The case involves Thai berry pickers who worked in Finland from 2020 to 2022. This is …
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Thailand allows clubs and bars to extend opening hours to boost tourism
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation aimed at enhancing tourism by extending the opening hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 28. Under …
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LEGO version of “Wish” movie
Danish toy maker company LEGO had made a recent collaboration with Disney on launching the LEGO version of the movie “Wish.” “Every great LEGO build began with a wish,” said …
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H&M Move to launch new collection with Zlatan Ibrahimović
World-renowned Swedish football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimović, is set to launch the latest “Selected by Zlatan” collection in collaboration with H&M Move. The fitness-inspired menswear collection will be available globally in …
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Thailand ranks among lowest in English proficiency index in Asia
Thailand’s English proficiency ranks among the lowest in Asia. According to the latest EF English Proficiency Index survey, Thailand ranks 101 out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries. With a score …
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Swedish winter market to be held in Hong Kong
Experience of Swedish winter will be brought to people in Hong Kong on 1-2 December 2023. The event will feature Swedish winter market and creative workshops like gingerbread decoration and …
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AstraZeneca makes deal with Chinese biotech Usynova
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca has made a deal with Chinese biotech Usynova. The Chinese company announced a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for the clinical-stage small molecule KRASG12D inhibitor UA022. …
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H&M collaborates with Singapore-based DBS to help suppliers decarbonize
H&M, the Swedish fast fashion retailer, has joined forces with Singapore’s DBS Bank to introduce an innovative green loan initiative. The program aims to assist clothing manufacturers in cutting down …
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Celebrate “Cake Day” with some homemade bakery in town
Two days ago, the 26th of November every year was considered “National Cake Day.” If we traced back, cakes were believed to have been made since the Ancient Greek and …
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Denmark eases work permit rules for foreign affiliated companies
Denmark has implemented new regulations allowing employees from foreign companies affiliated with Danish businesses to work in Denmark without the need for a separate work permit. The move, effective from …
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Indonesian influencers explored sustainable living in Denmark
In an effort to foster cross-cultural exchange and promote sustainable practices, a group of Indonesian influencers embarked on a journey to Denmark in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in …
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Danish Christmas Bazaar 2023 well visited
This year’s Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok was very well visited. Without knowing the numbers, the constantly long queue of people buying the traditional Danish hotdogs sent a clear message. …
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