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The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects

September 15, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …

Norway / Philippines

Filipino-Norwegian artist Clinton Kane to release debut album with Columbia Records

September 15, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian embassy in Manila introduces young Filipino-Norwegian artist, Clinton Kane as the new up and coming YouTube artist. This self-made artist got his start making YouTube covers and later …

Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Philippines / Services

Creative Denmark hosts ‘Design Talks’ webminar on 4 September

September 3, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish embassy in Manila invites you to watch “Design Talks” on Friday, 04 September 2020 via Youtube. This program brought to you by: @CreativeDenmark, Lifestyle & Design Cluster and …

Denmark / Philippines / Sustainability / Transportation, maritime

Danish embassy in Philippines recommends cycling for urban mobility

August 24, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish embassy in the Philippines has published a recommendations on why cycling should become a New normal part of urban mobility. Using bicycles has been the new normal in …

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Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry

August 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.

Denmark / Philippines / Transportation, maritime

Philippines embassy welcomes 2nd group of Filipino seafarers to Denmark

August 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Ambassador of Philippines to Denmark H.E. Leo M. Herrera-Lim welcomes the second group of 167 Filipino seafarers in Denmark on 13 August 2020. This follows the first batch of …

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Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device

August 14, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …

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The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020

August 14, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …

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Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels

August 10, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …

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The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy

August 8, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 3 Comments.

The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …

Healthcare / Norway / Philippines

Norway gives medical protection supplies to frontliners in Puerto Princesa City

August 7, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

On 6 August 2020, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Philippines visited Puerto Princesa’s City Mayor office to show supports to medical staffs by donating medical supply to front liner staffs. …

Automotive / Philippines / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines co-host a webminar on automotive industry

August 7, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden invites together with Business Sweden and in partnership with the ECCP – European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, to the “Accelerating Change in the Automotive …

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Vestas chosen to service Siemens wind turbines in Philippines

August 6, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Vestas reached on 4 August 2020 an agreement with Vena Energy to service its 54 MW Siemens Gamesa turbines at Pililla Wind Project in Philippines. In the announcement of the …

Denmark / Finland / Healthcare / Iceland / Philippines / Sweden

President Duterte ordered a stricter lock down of Metro Manila as Coronavirus infected numbers rise

August 6, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Philippines prepares for another round of lock down measures to curb Covid-19 spreading. In an announcement on 3 August 2020 by President Rodrigo Duterte, the new ‘Lock Down Manila’ or …

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Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers

August 6, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …

Denmark / Hospitality / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

VFS visa application centres in the philippines for Nordic countries and the UK resumed operations from 22 July 2020

July 29, 2020August 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

VFS Visa Application Centres in the Philippines for Nordic countries announced that operations have resumed from 22 July 2020. VFS Centres also noted that since your safety is their priority. …

Denmark / Healthcare / Philippines

Vestas supports medical staff in Pasay city with bicycles

July 22, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish renewable energy company Vestas donated bicycles for about 23 medical staffs from Pasay City and the southern area on 8 July 2020. Their contribution to society is to …

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Full electric Porsche now available in the Philippines

July 21, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Speedlux, luxury cars news announced on 14 July 2020 that the Porsche’s fully electric model, Porsche Taycan is now available regionally in flagship stores in the Philippines. To support the …

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Academies in Sweden still open for late applications

July 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …

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The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions

July 21, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …

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66 Filipino scholars on their way to the European Union to pursue academic goals

July 20, 2020July 26, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The delegation of European Union in the Philippines published 14 July 2020 a congratulations announcement to 66 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European …

Business in Asia / Norway / Philippines

Jotun Philippines received ISO certificates

July 17, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Jotun Philippines is a local subsidiary of Jotun A/S, one of the world’s top producers of paints and coatings based in Norway. The company was recently awarded ISO (International Organization …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Greta Thunberg support Filipino campaign against the new Anti-Terror law

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The prominent Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined the Filipino opposition against the new Anti-Terror Bill (ATB) in the Philippines. The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duerte, signed on …

Healthcare / Philippines / Sweden

Sweden and EU ambassadors showed support to the Philippines Red Cross

July 12, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden updated on the latest contribution of support to the Philippines’s Red Cross’s blood bank on 8 July 2020. EU ambassadors and diplomats, including Ambassador of Sweden …

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Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports

July 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …

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Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …

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Denmark reopens several visa application centers in Asia

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

After three months of suspension, several Danish Consular authorities have resumed their acceptance of visa applications, reports Schengen Visa Info News. You can file an application for a Danish student …

Denmark / Hospitality / Philippines / Sweden

June 2020 travel restrictions update

June 25, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Various countries around the world adopted different protocols to curb the spreading of Coronavirus in the last few months. Some countries are currently planning to reopen or have announced new …

Healthcare / Philippines / Sweden

Embassy of Sweden in Manila invites women and LGBTQ community to join online discussion on 26 June 2020

June 23, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish embassy in Manila hosts and invites women and members of the LGBTQ community to join an online discussion regarding moments during home quarantine time in the pandemic on …

Hong Kong / Iceland / International relations / Philippines / Thailand

Conviction of Maria Ressa shows importance of Iceland’s resolution

June 20, 2020September 7, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The conviction of one of the best known and respected journalists in the Philippines, Maria Ressa, plainly shows that there was every reason for the United Nations’ Human Rights Council …

Automotive / Innovation & Technology / Manufacturing / Philippines / Sustainability / Sweden

Volvo Philippines offer free electric charging station for T8 Hybrid car owners

June 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo cars Philippines announced of an offer of home Wallbox installation for all Volvo T8 Plug-in Hybrid cars at no cost on 17 June 2020. However the wallbox is a …

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Business Sweden Singapore announced Volvo bus eyeing South East Asia market

June 20, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Business Sweden published an exclusive article that Volvo bus is eyeing to compete in South East Asian market due to urbanization booming on this side of the globe. Volvo buses …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

NordCham Philippines announced new health protocal for Midsummer 2020 celebration

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) in the Philippines announced a new health protocal to celebrate the upcoming annual Midsummer tradition to all their members on 18 June 2020. The …

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Iceland now welcomes EU tourists

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - 2 Comments.

As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …

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Danish Universal robots join forces with Asia Integrated Machine Inc for growing Philippines demand

June 12, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Universal Robots, a Danish manufacturer of smaller flexible industrial collaborative robot arms, based in Odense announced in an official statement regarding their latest cooperation in the Philippines with Asia Integrated …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Danish Maximillian goes viral in the Philippines

June 12, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The Danish ‘soulpop’ artist Maximillian has gone viral in the Philippines with over 15 million streams of the song ‘Beautiful Scars’ on Spotify. The strong Filipino support has made the …

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Norway to help Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines tackle waste and pollution

June 9, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced on 8 June 2020 that the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian …

International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish innovations flourishing in the Philippines

June 9, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish embassy in Manila celebrated the National day on 6 June 2020 along with #TeamSweden around the globe and published stories on how Swedish innovations flourish in the Philippines. …

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Justice for George Floyd: the world is uniting against racial injustice

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The murder of the black American George Floyd, who died by the hands of four local police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota in America, has led to global protests – including …

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Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online

June 5, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The embassy of Sweden in Singapore announced on 3 June 2020 to get comfortable and ready to celebrate national day together online. The statement said: 3 days to go! Swedish …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Children in the Philippines receive help from a Swedish school

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - Leave a Comment

The children of Futuraskolan International, which is a Network of several international in the county of Stockholm, are determined to help the poor and vulnerable impacted by the novel coronavirus. …

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Volvo Philippines launched concierge service to assist their clients during pandemic

June 1, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Philippines continues to strengthen its commitment to its valued clients through the Volvo Concierge service. Launched in March 2020, right after the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) was announced, Volvo …

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Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey

May 29, 2020 - by Sofia Flittner - 1 Comment

The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …

Banking, Fintech / Philippines / Sweden

Sweden participated in Asian Development Bank’s first virtual conference

May 29, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines,H.E. Harald Fries, was the designated representative of Sweden in the first stage of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s 53rd Annual Meeting of the Board of …

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Anna Hallberg and Jacob Wallenberg on Swedish Trade and Covid-19

May 28, 2020 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Members of Nordic and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in APAC can meet Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Jacob Wallenberg, Chairman of Investor AB in a webinar on …

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Denmark cuts prices to get advice at Embassies

May 27, 2020June 1, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod launched a new large export and investment package on 26 May 2020. The packages aim to assist export businesses effected by the Corona crisis.which, …

Denmark / International relations / Philippines

The EU delegation Philippines announced the first ever online Euro Film Festival

May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Union (EU) will host the first ever “Viva Europa 2020,” a series of online cultural shows. The well known European Film Festival is going online this year, starting …

Denmark / General news / Healthcare / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Scandinavian governments donate relief fund to Taal volcano eruption victims in the Philippines

May 25, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Denmatk, Norway and Sweden are part of a multi national donor group of countries that will resume dispersing relief to people affected by the current eruption of the Taal Vocano …

Healthcare / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Wilhelmsen started crowd funding to support seafarers during Covid-19 crisis

May 21, 2020January 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Wilhelmsen, the Norwegian ship management company announced that they have started supporting a crowdfunding campaign by Mission’s Samaritan’s Fund to support affected seafarers during Covid-19 crisis, on 20 May 2020. …

International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

The Philippines re-open Embassy in Stockholm

May 19, 2020 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 3 Comments.

The Philippines’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) published an official announcement on 15 May 2020. The subject regarding reopening of the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm, after the office was closed …