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Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring

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Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …

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Swedish, Norwegian and Singapore firms team up on floating solar charging for electric boats

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Sweden’s Candela, Norway’s Ocean Sun and Singapore’s Canopy Power have joined forces to develop floating solar-powered charging stations for electric vessels in remote parts of Asia-Pacific. The partnership aims to …

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Evacuation organiser alerts about airspace in the Middle East; “We have never seen a situation like this”

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As conflict continues in the Middle East, thousands of foreigners remain stuck in the crossfire, and even more are stranded on either side of the world, with only limited means …

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Danish Foreign Ministry: Remember to leave the Danes List when returning home

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Tensions and conflicts around the world have made it more important than ever for authorities to know where their citizens are. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reminding citizens abroad …

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Middle East turmoil may delay overseas votes from Danes in Asia

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Denmark’s government has warned that postal votes from abroad may not arrive in time for the general election on 24 March, Reuters reports. The warning comes as war in Iran …

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Asian tourists also stranded in Europe as Middle East conflict disrupts flights

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Several thousand Asian tourists are stuck all over Scandinavia and the rest of Europe and may be unable to return home after airspace closures over the Gulf disrupted key flight …

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How to vote in the Danish general election from Southeast Asia

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Denmark will hold a general election on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Danish citizens staying abroad can cast their vote in advance at Danish embassies and consulates across Asia. Voters are …

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Airspace shutdown: What travellers between Southeast Asia and the Nordics need to know

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A military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has prompted several Middle Eastern countries to close or severely restrict their airspace, including the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu …

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Maersk stops Red Sea shipping due to Middle East conflict

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Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to pause some of its ships sailing through the Red Sea because of the growing military conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. In …

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Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …

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Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors

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A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …

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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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Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline

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Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …

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Seatrium and Aibel enter arbitration over North Sea offshore wind platform

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Singapore-based offshore engineering group Seatrium and Norwegian contractor Aibel have both filed arbitration proceedings over disputes related to their consortium agreement for the DolWin 5 offshore converter platform in the …

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Reducing Regression Testing Time Without Sacrificing Quality

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In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, speed and quality are equally critical. Development teams face constant pressure to release updates quickly, yet rushing releases without thorough testing can lead to …

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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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