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Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement

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Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …

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Sweden tightens citizenship requirements

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Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …

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Swedish Institute opens master’s scholarship for applicants from international students

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The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …

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Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media

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Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …

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Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport

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Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …

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ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership

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ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …

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Sweden strengthens sustainable industry collaboration with the Philippines

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Sweden is stepping up its support for sustainable industrial development in the Philippines, focusing on energy-efficient technologies that can help local companies reduce costs and improve competitiveness. The Embassy of …

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Vietnam set new record with more than 19 million international visitors in 2025

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Vietnam has set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors in 11 months. The figure already surpasses the 18 million visitors recorded in 2019, …

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Sweden backs Philippines’ green mining push with smart technology and training

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Sweden has reaffirmed its support for green mining in the Philippines at a major industry conference. Team Sweden launched new initiatives during the 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment …

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Nordic countries maintain investment confidence in the Philippines despite corruption scandals

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Nordic businesses continue to show confidence in the Philippines despite ongoing corruption issues, said Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez. At ARTA’s 2025 year-end conference, Perez said the country …

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Nordic companies want stronger anti-corruption actions in the Philippines

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Nordic companies are preparing to increase investments in the Philippines, but Nordic business leaders and ambassadors say future growth will depend on the government’s ability to enforce reforms and tackle …

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Danish–Philippine initiative backs Philippines’ journey to become Asian shipbuilding hub

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Philstar Global reports a joint Philippine–Danish effort is positioning the Philippines to scale up as a regional shipbuilding center, with recent OECD and World Bank assessments indicating the country could …

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