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Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City

September 27, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …

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Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …

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Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …

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Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …

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AstraZeneca opens new headquarters in Manila

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

AstraZeneca Philippines has inaugurated its new headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Manila as the Swedish-British healthcare company marks 50 years of operations in the country. The company currently employs …

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Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand

September 23, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …

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Nordic ambassadors reaffirm peace support in Bangsamoro

September 23, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Nordic ambassadors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently visited the Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines to strengthen cooperation with local partners and reaffirm their commitment to peacebuilding. The …

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Nordic ambassadors visit Bangsamoro to support peace process

September 20, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway jointly visited Cotabato City and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025. It …

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Philippines and Finland boost cooperation on skilled worker mobility

September 19, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

The Philippines and Finland have strengthened their cooperation on the mobility of skilled workers through their first Joint Committee Meeting on Skills Mobility, held on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in …

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Wärtsilä partners with GigaMare to boost crew training in the Philippines

September 18, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic training partnership with GigaMare Inc., making the Philippine company an official Wärtsilä training partner. Under the agreement, GigaMare will deliver crew training on …

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Finnish and Danish films at Cine Europa in Manila

September 15, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Two Nordic films will be screened on Tuesday 16 September as part of Cine Europa 28, the Philippines’ longest-running European film festival. The festival, now in its 28th year, is …

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Sweden promotes greener buses and safer roads in the Philippines

September 15, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Sweden is stepping up its support for sustainable transport in the Philippines. At the 2025 Transportation Forum, held on Thursday 11 September at The Westin Manila, Swedfund announced new studies …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Nordic embassies strengthen disaster preparedness in the Philippines

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

The Nordic embassies in Manila have concluded a two-day Emergency Preparedness Workshop to improve coordination and safeguard Nordic citizens in the Philippines. The initiative was led by the Royal Norwegian …

Community news / Denmark / Philippines

Danish Embassy and companies support first Obesity Summit in the Philippines

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila partnered with Novo Nordisk Philippines and Quezon City Government to organise the country’s first Obesity Summit on Wednesday 10 September 2025. Several Danish companies …

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ScandAsia Magazine September 2025

September 11, 2025September 12, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The September 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …

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IKEA Philippines brings Swedish crayfish tradition to Manila

September 10, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

IKEA Philippines is introducing a classic Swedish tradition to Manila with its new Crayfish Buffet Party, held every Friday evening at the brand’s Swedish restaurant in Pasay City. According to …

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Philippines and Sweden strengthen civil defense cooperation

September 10, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

The Philippines and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation in civil defense and security during the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2025 in South Korea. On Monday 8 September, Philippine …

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Hillari in Makati, Norwegian-Filipino artist will perform live

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has announced a special concert with Filipino-Norwegian singer Hillari, set to take place in Makati on Sunday, 21 September. Hillari, who has roots in …

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Norwegian Embassy in Manila encourages women’s inclusion in maritime sector

September 8, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, together with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and maritime agencies, organized the seminar “Training Women to Rise: Navigating the Future of the Maritime …

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Norwegian author Alex Dahl to appear at Manila International Book Fair

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Norwegian author Alex Dahl will take part in this year’s Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), where she will meet readers and sign copies of her work. The event takes place …

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Swedish Embassy in the Philippines to host Transportation Forum on sustainable mobility

September 4, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Embassy in the Philippines has announced that in collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), it will host the inaugural Transportation Forum: Connecting the …

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Denmark joins Philippines’ Sustainability Expo 2025

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila took part in the inaugural Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025), held in the Philippines and co-organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), SM …

International relations / Norway / Philippines

Philippine Embassy strengthens ties with Svalbard community

September 1, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Philippine Embassy in Norway, led by Ambassador Enrico T. Fos, visited Longyearbyen on 29–30 August 2025 to meet local authorities and join the Filipino community in a series of …

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Danish Grundfos partners with Million Trees Foundation in Philippines

August 25, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) of the Philippines and Denmark’s Grundfos have launched the “Circle of Life” project at the La Mesa Watershed in Quezon City on 18 August …

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Swedish experience drives smoke-free future in Asia

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - 1 Comment

Sweden is moving closer to becoming one of the first smoke-free countries in the EU, and lessons from this transition are now reaching Southeast Asia. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is …

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Denmark and Norway support Energy Smart Forum 2025 in the Philippines

August 19, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila have joined as advocacy partners for the Energy Smart Forum 2025, organised by the European Chamber …

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Norwegian Ambassador meets Philippine Navy leadership to support arms management initiative

August 18, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Norwegian ambassador Christian Lyster of the Embassy in Manila paid a courtesy call to Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta, Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy, on Monday morning …

International relations / Norway / Philippines

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila welcomes new First Secretary

August 16, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has welcomed Øystein Bell as its new First Secretary, Head of Administration, and Consul. Øystein previously served as First Secretary at the Norwegian Embassy …

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Danish consultants shares expertise at circular economy in the Philippines

August 16, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Danish consultant agency NIRAS contributed its expertise in sustainability at the Innovation for Circular Economy (ICE) Hackathon, organised by the Pasig City Government and UNDP Philippines. Senior Business Development Manager …

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Danish foreign minister meets ASEAN ambassadors in Copenhagen

August 14, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met on 13 August 2025 with ambassadors from four ASEAN member states. The purpose was to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and support …

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Filipino-led agency takes over Miss Universe Denmark franchise

August 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

House of Yugen, an international media and talent agency founded by Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen, has been officially appointed as the new franchise holder of Miss Universe Denmark. The announcement …

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Indonesia becomes first ASEAN country granted 5-year Schengen visa privilege

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Indonesian travellers can now apply for a five-year multi-entry Schengen visa under a new EU Visa Cascade scheme — and other ASEAN countries may soon follow. Indonesia has become the …

International relations / Norway / Philippines

Philippine Embassy in Oslo explores migration cooperation with IOM Norway

August 6, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The International Organization for Migration (IOM Norway) was invited to the The Philippines Embassy on 5 August 2025 for discussions regarding migration governance. Chief of Mission Fumiko Nagano and Programme …

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Leadsinger of Fra Lippo Lippi, Per Sorensen visits Norwegian Embassy ahead of Cebu concert

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Per Sorensen, lead vocalist of the Norwegian pop band Fra Lippo Lippi, made a visit to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila ahead of the group’s upcoming concert in Cebu. …

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Finnish KONE opens first training academy in the Philippines

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Finnish elevator and escalator company KONE has opened its first training facility in the Philippines. The new KONE Academy is located in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, and will serve as …

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Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …

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Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections

August 2, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …

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Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe”

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Filipino academic draws parallels between Danish hygge and Filipino ginhawa

July 29, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Patrick Adriel Aure, founding director of the Phinma-DLSU Center for Business and Society, has highlighted similarities between the Danish concept of hygge and the Filipino notion of ginhawa. In an …

Denmark / International relations / Philippines

Denmark thanks outgoing Philippine Ambassador to Denmark

July 28, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines has extended its warmest greetings to Ambassador Leo-Herrera Lim, who has recently concluded his tour of duty as the Philippine Ambassador to Denmark. …

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Swedish embassy in Manila issues weather advisory for citizens in the Philippines

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden in Manila has issued a weather advisory urging Swedish citizens in the Philippines to stay updated on local weather developments due to current rough conditions and …

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Philippine Embassy discusses future of Filipino au pairs in Denmark

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Philippine Embassy in Denmark has met with key Danish and Philippine agencies to address the future of Filipino au pairs in the country. The meeting, held on Monday 21 …

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ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia

July 22, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Norwegian diplomats visit Palawan NGO tackling teen pregnancy, explore deeper partnership on HIV

July 18, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Officials from the Royal Norwegian Embassy visited Roots of Health (ROH) in Puerto Princesa on June 15 to 16 to learn more about the organization’s expanding work in adolescent reproductive …

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Nordic-Philippine Business Awards to spotlight excellence and new leadership

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) will host its annual Nordic-Philippine Business Awards on Wednesday 6 August 2025, bringing together partners and leaders to celebrate innovation and …

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Finland and the Philippines mark 70 years of diplomatic relations

July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On Monday 14 July 2025, Finland and the Philippines celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, first established in 1955 — the same year Finland joined the United Nations. In an …

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Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …

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Swedish delegation visits Tetra Pak Philippines to discuss sustainable packaging

July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A Team Sweden delegation led by Ambassador Anna Ferry and Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk visited Tetra Pak Philippines this week to explore the company’s role in advancing food security and …

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ScandAsia Magazine July-August 2025

July 8, 2025July 29, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The ScandAsia magazine for July-August 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …

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Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. …