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Finland emphasized that it hopes the Philippines through the upcoming administration will continue to uphold the international law and rules-based order, especially with Manila’s position in the Ukraine-Russia war. President-elect …
Finland’s hope for Philippines: Upholding international law and rule-based order Read More
With more borders easing their Covid-19 requirements for entry to welcome back ardent tourists, many people are eager to hop on the next flight to visit their favourite cities. If …
Scandinavians need travel insurance for most Asian countries even if fully vaccinated Read More
The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) has recently announced that the shipment of goods to Denmark has increased significantly. According to recent data, there was over 146 percent increase in …
Philippines potential EU exports Read More
A statement by Finland was delivered at the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 31st March 2022, according to news reports and spoke about the educational situation in …
Finland on school closures in Philippines during Covid-19 Read More
Grete Sillasen, Danish ambassador to the Philippines was impressed on her first visit to Ilocos Norte province and what she saw there left a strong impression on her, a new …
Danish Envoy impressed by Ilocos Norte onshore wind farms Read More
Countries throughout the world are working to save our oceans and to sustain our lives and livelihoods. The following article was posted today, June 8, 2022 to raise awareness in …
World Oceans Day 2022: 5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Ocean Read More
Finland’s fast track service allows specialists, growth entrepreneurs and their family members to obtain a residence permit within 14 days. The service was launched at the beginning of June. This …
Asian skilled workforce to benefit from Finnish fast track service Read More
Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” a satirical dark comedy film starring Filipino actor Dolly de Leon, won Cannes Film Festival’s highest award. “Triangle of Sadness,” which also stars …
Swedish-directed film with Philippina actor wins at Cannes Film Festival Read More
Sweden hopes to promote trade, innovation and sustainability in the Philippines, and the Swedish Embassy in the country explained these and other programmes lined up in an interview with Envoys …
Swedish Embassy’s priority programmes in the Philippines Read More
A US-based research organization has disclosed that Chinese ships shadowed and “interfered” with a Philippine government vessel doing research in the West Philippine Sea. AMTI said in a news report …
Chinese ships bothering Philippine and Norwegian ships Read More
IKEA, the Swedish furniture brand, continues to promote its philosophy of sustainability in the Philippines by encouraging shoppers to buy eco-friendly goods. Enjoying the comforts of your home does not …
IKEA encourages eco-friendly shopping in the Philippines Read More
In celebration of the founding of the European Union (EU), an exhibition, “Ebb and Flow: Return to Nature,” is on view at the Yuchengco Museum at RCBC Plaza. It features …
Scandinavian artists display their work at Philippine art exhibition celebrating the founding of the EU Read More
In an opinion piece in The Inquirer, author Inez Ponce De Leon points out how the Philippines can literally take another page from Finland’s proverbial book when it comes to …
Philippines takes inspiration from Finland in educating youth beyond textbooks Read More
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) concluded its implementation of a project on “Strengthening Bipartite Relations at the National and Enterprise Levels” in partnership with its counterpart organization in …
Philippines’ ECOP and Confederation of Danish Industry create bipartite mechanism to aid labor management relations Read More
A veteran school administrator in the Philippines has been hailed by Norwegian Project Aseano for leading programmes to minimize waste in her community. Rhodora Sacramento, has been waging a War …
Philippine school principal lauded for war on waste with Norway’s Project Aseano Read More
The Philippine Norway Business Council (PNBC) resumed its annual tradition of celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day on Friday the thirteenth of May. For the first time since 2019, a crowd of …
Philippines Norway Business Council resumes tradition of Norway’s Constitution Day Read More
HappyOrNot, a Finland-based digital feedback company, is being presented in the Philippines by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. They are rolling out HappyOrNot’s Smiley Touch™ …
Lexus puts HappyOrNot terminals in its showroom in the Philippines created by the Finland-based digital feedback company Read More
Today is World Press Freedom Day! Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, mentioned Maria Ressa, a Philippina journalist, saying that she was recognized for her efforts to safeguard …
Norwegian Nobel Commission remembers Philippine Journalist on World Press Freedom Day Read More
Ambassador Grete Sillasen and Embassy staff are currently visiting Cebu and on 27 April, the Trade Council witnessed the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). The Embassy of Denmark in …
Danish delegation witnessed the opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Read More
A traveler from Finland was the first case in the Philippines of the Omicron subvariant, BA.2.12. to be discovered in the country. The 52-year-old Finnish national arrived in the Philippines …
Finnish woman first person to present with BA.2.12 Omicron subvariant in Philippines Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen and a delegation of staff from the Embassy of Denmark are there days visiting Cebu. The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines shares that the …
Ambassador Sillasen and Embassy staff visits Cebu Read More
On Earth Day, 22 April, the Embassy of Finland in Manila in partnership with the Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (PRCMO) organized a webinar on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Management: …
Finland and PRCMO organized webinar on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Management Read More
On 1 June, Denmark will hold a referendum on whether to join the European Union’s cooperation on security and defense and abolish the EU defense reservation in Denmark. Eligible voters …
Voters abroad can now vote in Denmark’s referendum on joining EU’s common defense Read More
The mobile telephone, to have or not to have? Not a question anymore. Today we can all agree to that we live in a totally digital world. When I grew …
PANIC!!! I CAN’T FIND MY CELL PHONE!!! Read More
Big Pond Education invites Filipino teachers to the pilot run of their 1-week training on “Introduction to Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)” starting on April 25 – May 1, 2022. The Embassy of …
Big Pond Education invites Filipino teachers to Introduction to SEL Program by Silta Education Read More
To discuss the ongoing peace-building process in the Bangsamoro region, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg recently met with BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila notes …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila is inviting the Finnish Business Community to participate in the webinar ‘NOW (New Opportunities Waiting) in Davao City: Investment Opportunities for Finnish Businesses’ on …
Learn more about new opportunities waiting in Davao City for the Finnish Business Community Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg visited the NGO Islamic Relief in Cotabato City to discuss the projects funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). …
Ambassador Thunborg and NGO Islamic Relief discussed SIDA funded projects in Cotabato City Read More
A voter from the Philippines who is registered in Sweden recently received two ballots for the overseas election from the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm. Reporting on the case, …
Embassy admits ‘human error’ after Filipino voters in Sweden receive 2 ballots Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bjørn Jahnsen recently met with the heads of Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), and the Ministry …
Norway discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
Remote working is no longer a trend – it’s a common lifestyle. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 70% of full-time employees worked from home. Millions of workers adapted to the idea of …
The Ultimate Digital Nomad Guide to Southeast Asia Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg recently met with Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and his team. The visit aimed to discuss potential cooperation in the field …
Ambassador Annika Thunborg discussed potential cooperation in Davao City Read More
The European Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam invite you to join their upcoming webinar covering the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam …
Learn about the future of connected vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen is amongst other distinguished speakers to talk about energy efficiency at Energy Efficiency Day 2022 on 20-21 April. More about the event, the …
Ambassador Sillasen to speak about energy efficiency at EE Day 2022 in the Philippines Read More
A Danish man was recently arrested in the City of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines for sharing sexual photos and videos of his Filipino wife. Media Inquirer.net writes that the 61-year-old …
Dane arrested for sharing sexual photos and videos of his Philippine wife Read More
Bilateral trade between Norway and the Philippines jumped last year by a total of 120 percent. In 2020, the growth rate was 19.53 percent. Manila Bulletin writes that the increase is …
Bilateral trade between Norway and the Philippines jumped 120 percent in 2021 Read More
Thales, the supplier of Norwegian passports, has reported a shortage of raw materials and reduced production capacity, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs. The shortage of raw materials is due to …
Manufacturer of Norwegian passports reports reduced production capacity Read More
On 29 March at midnight, Denmark’s last remaining covid-19 entry restriction was lifted and all travelers regardless of vaccination status can now freely travel into the Nordic country. The last …
Denmark lift all entry restrictions Read More
The Swedish-owned outsourcing firm Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc. has opened a new satellite office in Davao City called T:Space which will serve as a support center and backup space for …
Swedish-owned Transcom opens support space for work-from-home employees in Davao City Read More
The Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP), the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the …
Sign up for the Joint Maritime Committee for March in the Philippines Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen recently met with Managing Director of Svitzer AMEA (Asia, Middle-East & Africa) Nicolai Vinther Friis to discuss Liquified Natural Gas cooperation in the …
Denmark and Svitzer AMEA talked Liquified Natural Gas cooperation in the Philippines Read More
The most recent graduates of the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) recently received their diplomas at a small ceremony at the Swedish Residence in Manila. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila shares …
The Swedish Residence in Manila hosted SIMP graduate diploma ceremony Read More
Join the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in celebrating the Nordic Sustainability Awards Night on 24 March. More about the event, NordCham Philippines writes: The Nordic Chamber of …
Join NordCham Philippines in celebrating the Nordic Sustainability Awards Night Read More
Finland is named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to The World Happiness Report 2022. Myanmar ends up very close to the bottom of the …
Finland crowned world’s happiest nation for the fifth year Read More
Last week, Finland’s Ambassador to the Philippines Juha Pyykkö participated in the “Women & Pandemic” event where he presented the closing remarks. The event was held at the Embassy of …
Ambassador Juha Pyykkö participated in ‘Women & Pandemic’ event in the Philippines Read More
Are you thinking about studying in Finland? Then take this opportunity and meet university representatives from more than 25 universities from 12 European countries online and get all the information …
Malaysia and ASEAN region: Meet Finland at the Study in Europe Virtual Fair 2022 Read More
If you want to learn about Finnish education and how Finnish solutions could be used in the Philippines, the Embassy of Finland in Manila together with Finnish companies Kide Science …
Learn more about Finnish education and how Finnish solutions could be used in the Philippines Read More
Have you ever wondered about Finnish society and the Finnish way of life? If you’re a young journalist or social media influencer, you might have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime …
Finnish Foreign Correspondents Programmme is open to applications from Filipino journalists Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia and other European Chambers in Asia invite you to their upcoming event titled ‘EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines …
EV adoption – Best way forward in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to their event titled ‘Meet the Chambers Part 1: Hong Kong, Vietnam & Philippines’ on 2 March. More about the event, DABA writes: …
Meet the Danish Chambers of Commerce and Business Councils across Asia Read More