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Thailand is now preparing a series of measures to protect its vital tourism sector if the conflict in the Middle East begins to affect international travel. On March 13, the …
Thailand prepares tourism crisis plan over Middle East conflict Read More
Foreign nationals whose legal stay in the Philippines expired on or after 28 February 2026 will be allowed to remain in the country without penalties until 1 April 2026, according …
Philippines allows foreign nationals to stay without penalty until April 1 Read More
Sweden’s first astronaut says the Philippines has strong potential to develop its role in space technology through education and international cooperation, Philbiznews reports. During his first visit to the Philippines, …
Swedish astronaut sees space opportunities for the Philippines Read More
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 …
Swedish, Norwegian and Singapore firms team up on floating solar charging for electric boats Read More
A giant transformer built in Sweden is now on its way to China after an unusual journey across Swedish roads, Ny Teknik reports. The transformer, manufactured by Hitachi Energy at …
Giant transformer from Sweden on its way to China Read More
Former Swedish Ambassador Harald Sandberg, with postings in a.o. Jakarta, Seoul and New Delhi, has argued that Sweden’s current development aid system has failed and should be radically restructured. In a …
Ambassador Sandberg: Shut down Sida Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has announced additional passport appointment slots on 18–19 March to meet increased demand for new passports. According to the embassy, extra resources have been allocated …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok adds extra passport appointment days Read More
Thailand has helped more than 40,000 stranded tourists return home after flight disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The emergency response has included hundreds …
Thailand helps stranded 40.000 tourists return home after Middle East flight chaos Read More
Her plans were to study, work and build a life in Sweden. Instead, she has now been sent back to Thailand. Twenty-year-old Thananya Chaiyasonk has been deported from Sweden after …
Thai student deported from Sweden after turning 20 Read More
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 …
Evacuation organiser alerts about airspace in the Middle East; “We have never seen a situation like this” Read More