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3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
The ambassadors of Sweden and Finland both share a common love for the Philippines, but for different reasons. As of 12th in a series, Lifestyle Inquirer magazine highlights the different …
Lifestyle Inquirer: Swedish and Finnish Ambassadors special connection to the Philippines Read More
Austal Philippines has recently delivered a 109m high-speed catamaran ferry, Austal Hull 419, to Norwegian ferry operator Fjord Line, Ship Technology reports. The catamaran will be shuttling between between Kristiansand, …
Austal Philippines delivers new ferry to Norwegian Fjord Line Read More
Currently based in Denmark, Filipinas in Tech Marilag Dimatulac and Michelle Tabirao continue their passion for advocating to help communities in the Philippines by bringing digital literacy programs and young …
Danish ULAP.org launching cloud career Kickstarter scholarship program for Filipino IT aspirants Read More
A recently published study conducted by Finnish researchers in real-time among 20 travelers to Southeast Asia showed that travelers to the tropics are much more predisposed to acquiring super-bacteria …
Research: Nordic travelers to Asia catch super-bacteria faster than we knew Read More
According to a statement from Finnish Nokia, telecom network equipment maker, the company has secured an order from Filipino company Globe Telecom to build a 5G network to the Philippines’ …
Finnish Nokia secures 5G order from Philippines’ Globe Telecom Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More
Filipina Christalline has recently lost her appeal on the Swedish Migration Court’s decision to deport her despite being married to her Swedish husband for five years and sharing two young …
Sweden to deport Filipina despite five years of marriage and two small children Read More
On 19 February 2021 the embassy of Sweden in Manila invited to save the dates for Women2021: Women in Action, weekly series of roundtable conversations. This Women’s Month, the Embassy …
Sweden supports Women in Action in the Philippines Read More
Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …
Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030 Read More
On 24 February 2021 the Embassy of Philippines in Denmark congratulated DFA Undersecretary Elizabeth B. Buensuceso and MFA State Secretary Jesper Møller Sørensen for leading their respective delegations in the …
Philippines-Denmark cherish 75 years of diplomatic relations Read More
The Swedish furniture-maker Ikea will be hiring at least 500 residents of Pasay City once it starts operations later this year. This was announced by Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto …
IKEA Philippines sets to hire 500 residents in Pasay City Read More
Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country – including expats and migrant workers – vaccinations against COVID-19. Those that are …
Covid-centre confirms vaccines will be for everyone in Thailand also expats Read More
Will IKEA sell Philippine-made products? According to Georg Platzer, IKEA’s Southeast Asia development manager, the products have “potential” to be sold at IKEA stores globally. Georg Platzer said to ABS-CBN …
Swedish IKEA sees potential in Philippine-made products Read More
On 18 February 2021 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines introduced the judges for the Nordic Sustainability Wards Night, in a statement that read: We are counting the …
NordCham Philippines introduced the judges for the Nordic Sustainable Awards Night Read More
On 15 February 2021 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines introduced and welcome members in a statement that said: NordCham Philippines introduces its renewing business partner, Pöyry …
NordCham Philippines welcomed renewing business partners Read More
On 15 February 2021 the embassy of Norway in Manila updated on their latest work with IOM BIWAB.: Through the support of the Norwegian Embassy in Manila, more than 15,000 …
Norway supports IOM BIWAB to supply PPEs to internally displaced persons in North Cotabato and Davao del Sur Read More
On 15 February 2021 Finland launched the campaign themes for its candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council. The themes of the Finnish campaign are the rights of women …
Finland launched candidacy campaign for the UN Human Rights Council Read More
On 17 February 2021, the Swedish Institute announced programme opening in Asia. The statement read: “Are you one of the most ambitious and innovative leaders in Vietnam? Do you want …
Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2021 focus on sustainability Read More
According to an IKEA official, the construction of the Swedish furniture-makers outlet in the Philippines is going according to plan despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The IKEA …
World’s largest IKEA on track to open in the Philippines later this year Read More
Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …
Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia Read More
Athletes and coaches from Denmark and the Philippines will be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympic Games. The two countries are together with India and Lithuania the latest countries to state …
Denmark and The Philippines to vaccine athletes prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games Read More
The Nordic welfare states are often considered an exception to the phenomenon of exploitation of migrant workers in various industries across the world. According to Open Democracy, however, despite the …
Open Democracy: Asian migrant workers are exploited in Danish industries Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila announced the latest travel regulations to Sweden, that read: Starting 6 February, all foreign nationals traveling to Sweden must present a negative COVID-19 …
Sweden introduced new entry rules Read More
A 24-year-old crew member from the Philippines is missing after she allegedly fell off the Danish-flagged container ship Santa Clara in Germany. According to The Maritime Folks, the seafarer identified as Jerlyn …
Filipina seafarer missing after fall from Danish container ship Read More
On 11 February 2021 the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö visited the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Corporate Member Lifa Air plant in Espoo on Thursday, …
Finnish President Niinistö visited Lifa Air plant in Espoo Read More
On 10 February 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila released an activity update: With the support from the Norwegian Embassy in Manila, IOM conducted PPE production training for BIWAB …
Norway supports PPEs production training in Mindanoa Read More
Singapore maintains its top spot for digital inclusiveness among 82 countries around the world, in global consultancy Roland Berger’s Digital Inclusion Index 2020. But around 150 million adults in South-east …
Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey Read More
On 5 February 2021 the Philippines Ambassador H.E. Leo M. Herrera-Lim congratulates Arla Foods Country Manager Allan Hansen for his posting to the Philippines next week. The Ambassador and Mr. …
Ambassador H.E. Leo M. Herrera-Lim welcomes Arla Foods to the Philipines next week Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Affairs, Denmark has introduced increased restrictions upon arrival in order to limit the spread of new virus variants and prevent the …
Denmark introduces mandatory test and 10 days isolation upon entry Read More
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong won the International Chamber of the Year Award category at the 4th annual APAC Chamber of Commerce Awards announced by Glue Up on …
FinnCham and Swecham win ‘Chamber of the year’-awards Read More
ASEAN Committee in Stockholm and Business Sweden invite you to ‘Webinar on Business Opportunities between ASEAN and Sweden: Innovation & Sustainability-The Way of the Future’ on 3 February 2021. Event …
Business Sweden and ASEAN Committee webinar on Innovation & Sustainability Read More
According to the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index recently released by Transparency International (TI), Denmark took the top spot with a score of 88 and is the least corrupt country in …
Transparency International: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world Read More
LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) introduced last week the new LEGO VIDIYO. LEGO® VIDIYO™ is a playful and innovative music video maker experience designed to celebrate and expand …
LEGO and Universal Music Group introduce new LEGO VIDIYO Read More
On 28 January 2021 The Finnish embassy in Hanoi announced: The municipal elections are approaching! Do you have a home county in Finland, but are you temporarily staying abroad during …
Vote by Mail material for Finland’s municipal election available for Finns abroad Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines announced a celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relationships with the Philippines, the statement reads: “This year marks the celebration of the 75th anniversary …
Denmark and the Philippines celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relationship Read More
The winners of the 3rd Global Finale of the Global Startup Awards have just been announced. The Global Startup Award, the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition was founded in …
Startups from Cambodia, Malaysia, Sweden and Denmark wins Global Startup Awards Read More
26 January, the four winning teams of the 2020 ASEAN-wide Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC) were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi. The competition aimed at finding solutions to …
2020 ASEAN-wide Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge winners announced Read More
Falling in love with a non-EU citizen comes with a very high price tag for Danes wanting to settle down with their spouses or partners in Denmark. Family reunification in …
The expensive and long process of settling down in Denmark with a non-EU national spouse Read More
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday 19 January 2021 that it may exclude elderly people with critical illnesses from the list of people who could receive Pfizer’s …
Philippines may exclude Covid-19 vaccine to weak elderly people Read More
According to a YouGov survey released in December 2020, suffering from mental health problems including depression and anxiety differentiates according to the country of residence. This is something businesses with …
Latest global mental health statistic is a warning to workers abroad Read More
Paedagogernes Pension (PBU), a Danish pension fund for teaching staff in child institutions, is supporting women’s independence and rights in Asia by becoming the main investor in a newly established …
Danish pension fund becomes main investor in new SE Asia-focused Women’s Fund Read More
Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …
Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
For students who are interested in studying overseas are invited to join the biggest event for the education and training sector in Finland – Educa – This year the event …
Finland’s Education and Training sector event goes online on 29-30 Jan Read More
On 14 January 2021 the Philippine government announced it has secured another 17 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines from British-Swedish pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca. According to Philippines News Agency, …
The Philippines secures another 17 million dose of AstraZeneca Read More
Royal Embassy of Denmark released on 9 January 2021 an update on the latest travel restrictions. A flight ban has been imposed on transportation of passengers from the entire world, …
Denmark introduces entry restrictions for all travelers until 17 January 2021 Read More
Henley & Partners has released the latest results of the 2021 Henley Passport Index which shows how powerful the Asian and Nordic passports are in terms of travel freedom. The …
Asia’s & Scandinavia’s best and worst visa-free passports revealed Read More
The Nordic Council Environment Prize is awarded each year to a Nordic company, organization, or individual in the Philippines to recognize “exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into …
Deadline for Nordic Sustainability Award in Philippines nominations ends 15 January Read More
Filipino Magazine Lifestyle.INQ celebrates representatives from around the world who plan to help the Philippines. In the seventh article of the series, the magazine highlights, amongst other, Grete Sillasen, Denmark’s …
Ambassadors from Denmark and Laos highlighted by Filipino magazine Read More