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Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today

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The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …

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Danish Embassy Manila invites to the 4th Series on Green Mobility webinar

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On 11 November 2020 the Royal Danish embassy in Manila announced the date to their next series of webinar discussion on biking. Here comes another Info Series on cycling that …

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Grundfos Foundation gave out a community grant worth P7.1 mil to assist Baseco Compound with clean water

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Baseco Compound, one of the largest and densest slums in Manila, gained access to clean water supply with two new water treatment systems given by the Danish Grundfos foundation. Grundfos …

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The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project

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Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …

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Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo

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Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …

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Sweden, Norway, Denmark embassies in Philippines invites to a webminar aims to share Nordic waste management experience

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Did you know that the Philippines is the 3rd largest generator of solid waste in Southeast Asia and is among the top plastic polluters globally? It is estimated that almost …

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Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers

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Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …

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Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21

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The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …

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Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water

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More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …

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Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan

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What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …

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Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G”

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The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …

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Ambassador Thorgaard participated in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 by Asian Development Bank

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On 26 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard was invited to participate in a virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Denmark organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) …

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New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020

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Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …

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NordCham Philippines invites to an online Nordic Innovation Forum on a topic of Smart technology

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The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is organizing an online Nordic Innovation Forum, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 4 November 2020 on the Zoom platform entitled …

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Nordcham Philippines invites to online Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum on 28 Oct

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The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines), together with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden in Manila, is organizing the online edition of the Nordic Ambassadors’ …

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Swedish Embassy Manila saved The Economic Benefits of LGBT’ online Forum for anyone who missed the event

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The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries was one of a panel speakers in an online forum on 15 October 2020. If you missed the online forum on the Economic Benefits …

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Danish embassy Manila invites to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility

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After the first successful webminar on the same topic, the Danish embassy in Manila invites interested participants to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility on 13 October 2020. …

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Denmark tops in environmental performance

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Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …

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Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge

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The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …

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Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students

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Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …

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Nobel Prize winners for 2020

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This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …

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Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19

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Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …

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Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly

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During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …

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RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network

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On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …

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Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students

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Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …

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The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year

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According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …

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Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually

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Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …

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Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target

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The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …

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Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign

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Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …

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Philippines Embassy Copenhagen actively connects Danish SMEs to Philippines

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Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim shared investment opportunities in the Philippines during a networking event with Danish SMEs in Copenhagen on 15 September 2020. The meeting took place in the legendary “Asia …

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Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers

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At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …

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Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia

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The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …

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Nordic Räkfrossa event by NordCham Philippines moves to 10 October 2020

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On 23 September 2020 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines announced the new date the Nordic Räkfrossa event to be 10 October 2020. NordCham Philippines says: Please be …

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Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year

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Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …

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Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry

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Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …

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Nokia and Converge ICT roll out home network with ultra-broadband services to customers in the Philippines

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On 14 September 2020 Nokia announced that together with Converge ICT,one of the leading Internet and digital services providers in the Philippines, will bring ultra-broadband services to the island of …

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Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September

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The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …

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