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China and Denmark ranked highest on 2021 Shanghai Ranking amongst Nordic and Asian universities

August 26, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Tsinghua University in eastern China and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark are the two highest-ranked Asian and Nordic universities listed on the 2021 global Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), …

International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Thai-Swed PITCH event promotes efforts in enhancing cooperation on sustainable development

August 26, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Thailand & Sweden Sustainable Development Forum 2021 aims at promoting the two countries’ efforts in enhancing cooperation on sustainable development. ‘The Thai-Swed PITCH – from green and inclusive development …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand

Aegirbio’s saliva test approved by Thailand’s FDA

August 26, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish company Aegirbio’s test for Covid-19 has been the only test for saliva detection approved by the Thai equivalent of the FDA (US Medicines Agency) for sale on …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

NIH Hong Kong is calling all startups to sign up for EPiC 2021

August 26, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong is a global partner for the Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) 2021 and is currently calling all startups with innovative ideas to apply to give the pitch …

Business in Asia / Oil and Gas, Mining / Sweden / Vietnam

Buyer of power plant in Sweden to negotiate re-sale with potential buyers in Vietnam and Dubai

August 26, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

German utility Uniper UN01.DE recently announced the sale of its 450-megawatt gas power plant in Malmo, Sweden to Dutch PACO Holding which plans to dismantle the facility and rebuild …

Cambodia / International relations / Sweden

Sweden co-funds third and final phase of PaFF’s initiative in Cambodia

August 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 19 August, the third and final phase of the Partnership for Forestry and Fishery Communities in Cambodia (PaFF)’s initiative was launched with $6.2 million in funding from the Swedish …

Cambodia / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Sweden

EuroCham Cambodia to host 2-day online training course on Financial Analysis

August 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

EuroCham Cambodia is hosting a 2-day online training course on Financial Analysis on 26 & 27 August 2021 from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM via Zoom. Business performance is measured …

Cambodia / China / Community news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

The Global School accepts fall semester applications for Norwegian children abroad

August 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Global School (Globalskolen) is an online teaching platform offering Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE for primary school-age students living abroad. The offer is adapted to families who want to …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

Maersk accelerates fleet decarbonization with 8 large ocean-going vessels to operate on carbon-neutral methanol

August 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

In the first quarter of 2024, A.P. Moller – Maersk will introduce the first in a groundbreaking series of 8 large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

NordCham Philippines presents a guide to Visa applications and travel exemptions

August 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

In recent weeks, applying for a Visa to enter the Philippines or just travel to the country has gone through many changes. These regulations and procedures have changed so often …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / Innovation & Technology / Sustainability / Sweden

SSAB delivers the world’s first fossil-free steel to Volvo Group

August 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Steel company SSAB, has produced and delivered the world’s first fossil-free steel to its first customer, the Volvo Group, according to this press release. The trial delivery is an …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

NIH HK and Business Sweden to host Meet-the-Buyer Event for Nordic elderly-care companies

August 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong and Business Sweden are calling on Nordic Elderly Care companies to register to participate in the Virtual Meet-the-Buyer Event to gain hands-on knowledge about the Hong Kong …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Malaysia / Sweden

EuroCham Malaysia is looking for a new Business Development Executive

August 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

EuroCham Malaysia is looking for a new Business Development Executive. If you are interested in joining the EuroCham Malaysia team, then this is for you. More about the position from …

General news / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish national in Singapore criticize the city-states reopening plan

August 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Swedish Andreas Birnik, who was an adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) recently took to his LinkedIn page to express his dissatisfaction and disappointment with Singapore’s reopening plan, media The …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Eurocham Vietnam launch campaign to support medical centers in the fight against Covid-19

August 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) has launched the ‘Breathe Again Fund – Help frontline bring back life” to raise funds to support Vietnamese medical centers in the …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Norway / Services / Sweden / Transportation, maritime

SAS appoints Anders Wahlström as General Manager of Asia

August 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

SwedCham China recently announced that General Manager of Greater China Anders Wahlström, who is also a member of the Swedcham Beijing Board, has been appointed as SAS’s General Manager of Asia. …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Join SwedCham SG’s upcoming webinar ‘Preparing Singapore’s electricity grid for a new era’

August 23, 2021August 29, 2023 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to sign up for their upcoming webinar titled ‘Preparing Singapore’s electricity grid for a new era’ on 15 September. More about the …

Cambodia / Indonesia / International relations / Philippines / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Swedish Institute launches the “Young Voices Initiative” in several Asian countries

August 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Institute Svenska institutet is launching the “Young Voices Initiative” in more than 30 countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. According to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, at …

China / General news / Sweden

Chinese Embassy accuses Swedish freelance journalist and author of lies

August 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish freelance journalist and author Kurdo Baksi is in an email from the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm accused of spreading lies and “contributing to crime”, Swedish media SVT Nyheter reports. The …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Myanmar / Sweden

Nordic Embassies in Myanmar highlights EU Humanitarian action

August 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Following World Humanitarian Day, the Nordic Embassies of Finland, Denmark, and Sweden in Myanmar share the European Union in Myanmar’s statement regarding the organizations continuing work to secure the safety of humanitarian workers and crisis-affected …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Updates from Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl on the current situation in Thailand

August 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

In Swedish Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl’s monthly letter to all Swedes in Thailand, the Ambassador comments on the current situation regarding the rise in Covid-19 infections in Thailand as …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Closing event for Nordic Innovation House Singapore: Healthcare Beyond Hospital to Community

August 20, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites you to their ‘Nordic Health Programme 2021 Closing Event: Healthcare Beyond Hospital to Community’ on 17 September. More about the event: With increased life …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Laos / Malaysia / Sweden / Vietnam

Carlsberg reports sales growth despite continuing low sales in Asia

August 20, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish brewer Carlsberg has reported a 10 percent overall sales growth in the second quarter of this year compared to the same time last which was heavily affected by …

Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Sweden reiterates its call on Cambodia to allow freedom of speech

August 20, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 18 August, the prominent labor rights activist Rong Chhun was sentenced by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court to two years in prison and fined two million riels ($500) for …

Community news / Malaysia / Sweden

Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur welcomes new Ambassador Joachim Bergström

August 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 17 August, the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur welcomed the new Ambassador-Designate of Sweden to Malaysia, Joachim Bergström. According to the Embassy, Ambassador-Designate Joachim Bergström was previously posted as Sweden’s …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / Food & Beverage / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Chiang Mai-based Monsoon Tea opens branch in Sweden

August 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Founded and driven by Swedish tea merchant Kenneth Rimdahl, the Chiang Mai-based forest-friendly tea, Monsoon Tea, is introducing Monsoon Tea to Sweden. Monsoon’s forest-friendly Monsoon Tea is grown and harvested …

China / Community news / Sweden

SwedCham China’s upcoming webinar covers the ‘The Shipping Crisis’

August 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The international shipping industry is in a turbulent time dealing with a container shortage crisis, price volatility, and delays; causing disrupted supply chains for companies in all industries. On 24 …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Join Nordcham’s virtual speed networking event ‘Making Business Connections’

August 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is inviting you to join their upcoming virtual speed networking event titled ‘Making business connections’ on 26 August. More about the event: …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish-Filipino study makes new discovery on mysterious early human race

August 19, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

The early human race, Denisovan, has so far been associated with a lot of mystique. Since there have only been one finding of Denisovan fossils ever, in form of five …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Learn more about EuroCham Thailand’s core focus and benefits

August 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Mr. Jan Eriksson is the President of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) and he is also the Vice-President of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. In a recent …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam approves Norwegian EU/EEA digital covid-19 vaccination certificate

August 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 17 August Vietnam announced to the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi that they are temporarily approving the Norwegian EU / EEA digital covid-19 vaccination certificate, the Embassy writes in a recent update. …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Sweden highlights its longstanding tradition of working with LGBTIQ issues in Vietnam

August 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

In connection with Copenhagen 2021 WorldPride and EuroGames hosted in Copenhagen and Malmo these days, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights Sweden’s long-standing tradition of working …

Community news / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries is ending his tour of duties in the Philippines

August 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Ambassador Harald Fries is now ending his tour of duty in the Philippines after five years, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila writes in a recent update. “It is under his leadership …

Business in Asia / China / Construction, infrastructure / Retail & Wholesale / Services / Sweden

IKEA is expanding with housing adjacent to its shopping centers in China

August 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish furniture giant IKEA has started selling 500 apartments in Changsha in southern China, as the company invests in a combination of shopping centers and housing, Expressen writes. IKEA’s shopping malls …

Cambodia / International relations / Sweden

Ambassador Björn Häggmark reflects his work in the country during his term

August 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Upon Ambassador Björn Häggmark’s departure from Cambodia, RWI Cambodia made an interview which reflects on the Ambassadors work in the country during his term. In a recent update, the Embassy of …

International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Sweden partners with UNDP to support women, peace & security in Bangsamoro

August 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

UNDP Philippines, together with the Embassy of Sweden and the Bangsamoro Women’s Commission, had an online launch of a two-year program for increasing women’s participation in peacebuilding in the Bangsamoro …

China / General news / Sweden

RSF calls for release of Swedish journalist in China accused of espionage

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The international non-profit and non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the immediate release of Chinese-born Swedish book publisher and writer Gui Minhai and two other foreign journalists, Cheng Lei and …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

HE Niclas Kvarnström is concluding his term as Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore

August 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish Government appointed in May 2018 Niclas Kvarnström as Ambassador to Singapore and after three wonderful years in the island-city state, HE Niclas Kvarnström is concluding his term as …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Covid-19 update from the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore

August 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

In a recent update, the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore shared information useful to all Nordic citizens about the resumption of entry approvals to Singapore, registration of overseas vaccines, and the easing of …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Ambassador Ann Mawe welcome Vietnamese students to Sweden

August 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 11 August, Ambassador Ann Mawe delivered an opening speech at the online meeting “Welcome to Sweden and Welcome back” organized by Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam to more than 35 …

General news / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden

Experts urge Telenor to stop sale of Myanmar business

August 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

A group of over 40 global and Myanmar human rights, media, and other organizations has in a letter to the Chair of the Board of Telenor Group, Gunn Wærsted urged …

Community news / Sweden / Vietnam

Swedish family establish charity organization to help Vietnamese during the pandemic

August 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The non-profit charity organization Wandi Union in Hoi An, Vietnam was established over a year ago by a Swedish family who came to the country just before the pandemic hit. …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / Manufacturing / Sweden

Volvo halts production at Swedish factory due to chips shortage

August 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Volvo Cars in Sweden is experiencing a shortage of semiconductor chips which temporarily halts production at the carmaker’s factory in Torslanda near Gothenburg in Sweden. Volvo, which is owned by …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Norway / Sweden

Go sailing with the Nordic chambers on their joint Nordic Junk tour in Hong Kong

August 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

FinnCham junks are back – and this time together with the other Nordic Chambers. FinnCham has teamed up with NorCham, SwedCham, and DCC Hong Kong and invites you to their …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Malaysia / Manufacturing / Sweden

A worldwide shortage of bicycle parts creates problems for Finnish company

August 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

For bicycle manufacturers and subcontractors around the world, the pandemic has brought problems with a reduced supply of bicycle parts and according to Finnish Tähtipyörä, manufacturer of bicycles in Solf …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Finland / Hospitality / Services / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Air Traffic between the Nordic Regions and Asia is not currently expected to recover

August 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Although Eurocontrol (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) reported that airlines in central Europe last week operated about 70 percent of their pre-pandemic flights, it does look like …

International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish and Filipino collaboration launch the Sea Mariners program

August 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 10 August, The Embassy of Sweden in Manila in cooperation with Philippine Transmarine Carriers, and Sweden Alumni Network in the Philippines launched the Sea Mariners Program, the embassy writes in a …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Hospitality / Norway / Sweden

Scandinavian Tourist Board is ready for ITB China

August 11, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

Denmark and Norway will be representing the Scandinavian tourism board at the ITB China trade show, which focus on the travel market. The Scandinavian Tourist Board will be part of …

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

Join NordCham’s Panel Discussion on sustainable practices that help protect & restore life on land

August 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join NordCham PH Sustainability Series: A Panel Discussion On Sustainable Practices That Help Protect & Restore Life on Land …

China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Sweden / Thailand

China and Norway tops in overall Olympic medal totals of Asian and Nordic countries

August 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Olympics are in the books and with 38 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals, China is the second most successful nation at the Tokyo Olympics this …