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Increasing numbers of Danish companies are interested in investing in the food and agri-business industries in the Philippines. According to Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo M. Herrera-Lim, Arla Foods, the …
Denmark aims to invest more in agri-business industries in Philippines Read More
The Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Mellbin has urged the Philippines’s Department of Energy (DOE) to implement policies that will ensure the availability of Filipino talents in the wind …
Denmark urges Philippines to implement policies for talents in wind energy sector Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) based in the Philippines and its international partners launched the new program, “Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP)” joining the …
Asian Development Bank and its international partners launch new program to fight climate change Read More
Concert promoter DMC Philippines announced that Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging another show in the country on June 16 and 17, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in …
Norwegian Fra Lippo Lippi returns to Manila for two-night concert Read More
A group of largest Danish investors are planning to invest approximately $5 billion in the offshore wind farms in the Philippines, according to the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines …
Largest Danish investors to invest $5 billion in Philippines offshore wind farms Read More
Express 5, the Philippine-built ferry, has recently arrived in Denmark and will be ready soon to serve residents and tourists traveling to Bornholm. The ship can accommodate 1,610 passengers and …
Philippine-built ferry arrives in Denmark Read More
The British-Norwegian band, A1, will perform in the Philippines to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry this Autumn. The concert “Twenty Five” is scheduled on 14 October 2023 …
British-Norwegian band “A1” to perform in Philippines Read More
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced the sold out of her concert tickets in Asia and Australia tour. She will start her tour in May 2023 in the Philippines and Taiwan …
Asia & Australia concert tickets of Chinese-Icelandic artist “Laufey” sold out Read More
The Danish company Grundfos Holding A/S, has announced plans to enhance its presence in the Philippines. The Company plans to introduce solar-powered solutions to assist the agricultural sector. According to …
Grundfos to aid Philippines in solar solutions for agriculture Read More
The acclaimed Danish coffee roaster Patrik Rolf is returning to Manila to host an exclusive Barista Table session. Rolf is the founder and head roaster of the Copenhagen-based April Coffee. …
Acclaimed Danish coffee roaster returns to Philippines Read More
The European Maritime Committee including Dutch, German, Nordic, and Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (NordCham Philippines) agreed that the European Commission should maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers’ certificates, reported Manilla Bulletin. …
EU Maritime group agrees that EU should maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers certificates Read More
Denmark is looking to deploy its SMR technology in the Philippines, to help jump-start the country’s nuclear power sector. SMRs can produce up to 300 megawatts (MW) per unit. It …
Denmark offers nuclear reactor expertise to the Philippines Read More
Eight Filipino journalists recently joined a two-week program on media self-regulation in Stockholm, Sweden, reported Phil Star. The program was funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency aiming to …
Filipino journalists join media self-regulation program in Sweden Read More
The Danish firm, Seaborg Technology, is planning to invest in a sea-based nuclear power solution ((SMR solutions) in the Philippines once it passes the licensing phase and approvals by government …
Danish firm plans to invest in nuclear power in Philippines Read More
The Danish firm, Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund (CINMF), will invest $5 billion for three greenfield offshore wind farm projects in the Philippines. According to the Manila Bulletin, the offshore …
Danish firm to invest $5 billion for offshore wind projects in Philippines Read More
The Swedish retailer, IKEA Philippines, urged all customers who own Blavingad fishing game multicolor to stop using it due to potential choking hazard, according to the Department of Trade and …
IKEA Philippines recalls its toys to prevent choking hazard Read More
Norway ends the country’s au pair program. “The system that does not work as intended. It is no longer about cultural exchange as it once was,” Minister of Labor and …
Being an au pair in Norway is over Read More
The 115-meter high-speed ferry, Express 5, and its crew is now sailing from Cebu, the Philippines to Rønne, Denmark, reported the Manila Bulletin. Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo Herrera-Lim said …
High-speed ferry sailing from Philippines to Denmark Read More
A recent study found that the Philippines is one of the most challenging country to begin a startup business. This is mainly due to procedure costs and business tax rates. …
Philippines dubbed one of the worst countries to launch startup business Read More
Neal Imperial, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs of the Philippines recently met with Richard Tibbles, European Union Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific to …
Philippines discusses with EU about South China Sea and West Philippines Sea Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) invites interested attendees to join the “Nordic Innovation Forum: Redefining Technology Trends” in Manila, the Philippines. The event will be …
Invitation to Nordic Innovation Forum in Philippines Read More
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) shared on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 that the Filipino Ambassador to Norway, Enrico Fos, recently had a meeting with Ine Eriksen Søreide, member …
Philippines seeks maritime cooperation with Norway Read More
Norway and ASEAN reaffirmed their commitment to further cooperation during the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee which was held on 14 March 2023 at the ASEAN …
Norway and ASEAN countries reaffirm their further cooperation commitment Read More
In creating the rating, we were taking into account a few criteria, such as: Performances per year. How many displays a firm provides is a point that can’t be missed. …
TOP-10 best Drone Show Сompanies Read More
The third Energy Efficiency Day 2023 event on the topic “Building a net zero future with energy efficiency” will be held by the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) on 23 …
Register to join Energy Efficiency Day 2023 conference in Philippines Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line is installing three ships to the Asia Pacific in 2024 and 2025. Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky are set to sail Asian routes, while Norwegian Spirit will …
Norwegian Cruise Line deploys three ships to the Asia Pacific Read More
Sweden’s IKEA in the Philippines warned customers to be aware of fake online stores as 718 cases were reported of being defrauded. The total of money lost is over P1 …
IKEA Philippines warns of fake online stores Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) will organize a Nordic Business Lunch on 10 March 2023 at the Aquavit Restaurant in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Aquavit …
Save date for Nordic Business Lunch in Philippines Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, along with the Trade Council paid a courtesy visit to Quezon City Government in Quezon City, the Philippines on Monday, 27 February …
Denmark to boost cooperations with Philippines in energy, sustainability, and food security Read More
The recent meeting, Climate Executive Dialogue, between Nordic countries and the Philippines wrapped up successfully. According to the Finnish Embassy in Manila Facebook page, all parties discussed effective ways to …
Climate Executive Dialogue between Nordic countries and Philippines wrap up Read More
The Philippine’s Foreign Affairs Secretary, Enrique Manalo, recently met with foreign ministers from Finland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, and Sweden during the 2023 Munich Security Conference. At the event, they …
Philippines foreign affair secretary meets foreign ministers from Europe Read More
A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) has been set to investigate the death of a 45-year-old Danish man, Tim Moerch and his Filipino wife, Karen Kate Cadiente, after they were …
Special investigation set on death of Danish man and his wife in Philippines Read More
The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states – Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, recently had an inaugural joint committee meeting where they assessed the implementation of …
Philippines and Europe Free Trade Association reaffirm economic cooperation Read More
A 45-year-old Dane and his Filipino wife have been killed in the Philippines. The couple were killed on a motorcycle on their way home from being questioned in a murder …
Dane killed by gunfire in the Philippines Read More
The Swedish Ambassador, Annika Thunborg, visited the Sunnyville Farm in Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City in the Philippines on Friday, 10 February 2023. Quezon City Mayor, Joy Belmonte, accompanied the …
Swedish Ambassador visits farm in Philippines Read More
Four foreigners were rescued off the coast of Calayan Island in Cagayan, the Philippines, by Philippine Coast Guard personnel and were sent to the Bureau of Immigration on Wednesday, 8 …
4 foreigners rescued off Calayan Island in Philippines Read More
The Nordic Embassies including the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, Finnish Embassy in Manila, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, and Embassy of Sweden in Manila will organize the …
Advance sustainability solutions in “Nordic-Philippines Climate Executive Dialogue” Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
Vietnam’s government is considering taxing land and buildings separately as at current, there is no tax on buildings. According to VN Express, the proposal was drafted and will be presented …
Vietnam considering taxing land and building separately Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines)is to host the “Nordic Sustainability Awards” ceremony on 24 May 2023 in Makati, Metro Manila. There are five main award …
NordCham Philippines to host “Nordic Sustainability Awards” Read More
Based on its own survey, Telenor Asia says people across Asia are increasingly socializing more online than they do in person. The survey dives into people’s digital lives and forms …
Telenor Asia survey: Online gaming goes mainstream due to mobile access Read More
Bell Labs Consulting, a branch of the Finish company Nokia, has been chosen by NOW Telecom to develop a 5G network for the entire Philippines as well as planning a …
Nokia teams up with NOW Telecom to design 5G network for the Philippines Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …
In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls! Read More
“Denmark needs to upgrade and intensify its relationships in the Asia Pacific, and I believe we will see Denmark more active in this region,” says new Danish Ambassador to the …
“The Philippines is key to upgrade Denmark’s relationships in the Asia-Pacific!” Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …
Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep Read More
The Philippines’s Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) issued a statement on Monday, 23 January 2023, saying that the country would implement digitization by learning from and collaborating with …
Philippines discusses digital cooperation with Denmark Read More
St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …
Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day Read More
This week, the EU Deforestation Regulation text was approved by the EU Parliament Environmental Committee (ENVI). The Committee vote is not final. The Council and the Parliament will also vote …
Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation Read More
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …
Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas Read More
Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …
Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More