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Nordic ambassadors visited Chiangmai governor and CM University

March 19, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On Monday 15 March 2021 the Nordic ambassadors paid a joint visit to the Governor of Chiang Mai province and Chiangmai University. In joint Nordic cooperation, Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen, …

Cambodia / General news / International relations / Sweden

Cambodian Ex-Senator gets pardon while living in self-exile in Sweden

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

Cambodian Thak Lany, a former Senator from the former Sam Rainsy Party has recently been pardoned by acting head of state Say Chhum, following a request from Cambodia’s Prime Minister …

Business in Asia / Education / Hong Kong / Sweden / Working in Asia

SwedCham HK members can save up to HKD 120,000 in new job creation scheme

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

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced the launch of The Future International Talent (FIT) programme with an extended deadline until 31 March. The announcement from SwedCham …

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DABS invites to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion 31 March

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

Danish Business Association Singapore has extended an invitation to “Future of Sustainability” Panel Discussion on 31 March. The invitation reads: DABS is excited to invite you to our very first …

China / General news / Iceland / Malaysia / Norway / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Thailand is the second unsafest country in the world to drive in

March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

It’s estimated that two persons are killed and approximately forty people are injured every minute on roads around the world so in which parts of the world are you …

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Volvo Venture Capital invested unspecified amount in EV charging software company Driivz

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Driivz Ltd., a leading global EV charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles …

Denmark / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic ambassadors discussed women empowerment initiatives with Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo

March 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E.Harald Fries joined Vice President Leni Robredo and other European ambassadors in a working luncheon hosted by Ambassador Alain Gaschen …

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Offer for Nordic tourists: Quarantine on a yacht in Thailand

March 17, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

In a bid to make mandatory quarantine in Thailand attractive, the popular tourist nation last month introduced the possibility for tourists to spend their 14 days in quarantine at a …

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Singapore opens bubble hotel for business travelers

March 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Singapore is opening the first corona-friendly business hotel that allows people to work in the same room and business travelers to hold face-to-face meetings. International business travel is still discouraged …

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St Andrew’s S107 host IBCP Discovery Event 1 April

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

St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join a meeting on campus to discover more about the unique new alternative to the IBDP and A-Levels: the IBCP – …

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AstraZeneca vaccine rollout continues in Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines

March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Vietnam will continue its AstraZeneca vaccine rollout despite the news regarding blood clot risk because it has not yet recorded any case of blood clots as reported in some countries, …

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Sweden representatives participated in Wind Energy Asia 2021 Opening Ceremony

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

On 10 March 2021 the Swedish Representatives Mr. Bengt G Carlsson and Acting Market Manager Mr. Jaani Heinonen participated Wind Energy Asia 2021 Opening Ceremony and visited Swedish Pavilion at …

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SG-Sweden experts will discuss ‘The future of electric mobility’ on 17 March

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

12 March 2021 – Are you curious on how we are able to change #transportation landscapes by adopting electric mobility? Join SGInnovate and Embassy of Sweden in Singapore as they …

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TSCC welcomes new member Epiroc Thailand

March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 12 March 2021 the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce team visited Epiroc in the morning to meet Khun Somnath Dutta Majumdar, Managing Director at Epiroc N. South East Asia. …

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Denmark criticizes Chinese changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system

March 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

A large number of major Western powers are criticizing China’s changes in Hong Kong’s electoral system including Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod says, according to Danish daily BT, that …

Cambodia / Finland / General news / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia are “not free”

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

According to Freedom House’s 2021 freedom rankings, Thailand is described as ‘not free” which puts the country back to the position held during the coup years, Bangkok Post reports. Other …

International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Young, inspiring Vietnamese ladies invited to be “Ambassador for a day”

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 8 March 2021, the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi announced: Do you want to be an Ambassador for a day and learn about her work at a foreign embassy in …

Business in Asia / Hong Kong / Sweden

Are you SwedCham HK’s new Marketing Committee Member?

March 12, 2021June 21, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is looking for a Marketing Committee Member to join SwedCham HK and have made the following announcement: “We Want You! Are you passionate …

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SwedCham HK launches platform for knowledge and learning

March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched ‘THE ACADEMY” which is a platform for knowledge and learning for SwedCham members and friends. THE ACADEMY offers a variety …

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H&M, AstraZeneca won 2021 Nordic Sustainability Awards

March 12, 2021March 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Swedish fashion giant, H&M, for winning The Sustainability Business Partner of the Year Award at the recently concluded Nordic Sustainability Awards Night 2021! Being at the forefront of …

Business in Asia / International relations / Sweden / Trading & Logistics / Vietnam

Free trade agreement pushes up Vietnam’s exports to Sweden

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

According to the Vietnamese Trade Office in Sweden, Vietnam is greatly benefiting from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and it has helped promote trade between Vietnam and Sweden. In …

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Have you ever wondered what the three-finger hand symbol used in Asian demonstrations means?

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Over the years, Asian military dictatorships are opposed by a three-finger symbol taken straight out of a Hollywood movie. Most recently the world has witnessed protesters in Myanmar use the …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

The EU Delegation in the Philippines celebrate International Women’s month

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The European Union Delegation in the Philippines is launching several activities to celebrate the 2021 International Women’s month, including a cycling tour, a series of film screenings, dialogues, and roundtable …

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International Diplomatic Missions joined forces to empower women in Indonesia

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Ambassadors and foreign representatives in Jakarta’s diplomatic circles have taken a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions where women’s voices are not represented, part of a …

International relations / Sweden / Thailand

”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” Winner announced

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok announced the winner of the ”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” to be “The Big C (Conversation)” by Naruemon Chaingam This is how Khun Naruemon describes her …

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Swedish embassy and UNDP team in Cambodia visited Siem Reap

March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 1 March 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released an update from field visit to Siem Reap province with UNDP team. The visit aimed to following up on the implementation …

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Cambodia received the first AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The first 324,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility have been delivered to Cambodia on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Cambodia becomes the first country in Western Pacific Region and …

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Nordic countries tops best place for working women

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Despite progress for women in the workplace, it is still a long way to go for many countries according to The Economist’s latest glass-ceiling index, which ranks conditions for working …

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Volvo Group delivered a good profitable 2020

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Group recently published the Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 on 26 February 2021. In a year with many challenges the Volvo Group delivered a good profitability and strengthened its …

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Thailand granted Smart Visa that allows 4 years stay

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Thailand has started implementing a new “Smart Visa” a type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in …

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China rolls out the first Vaccine Passport

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

China has started implementing an international vaccine health certificate in anticipation that it will be recognized by other countries soon, making global travel easier. The country is among the first …

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Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments

March 11, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …

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Chinese Geely and Taiwanese FoxConn form joint venture

March 11, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture …

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Swedish Zinzino Group reports strong sales growth during February

March 10, 2021June 24, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Zinzino Group announced on 3 March 2021 that the group’s revenue increased with a total of 33% during February 2021 compared to the year before. Zinzino AB is …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Indonesia / International relations / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Ambassador’s in Indonesia pledge to end all-male discussions

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

As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, male ambassadors and foreign representatives in Indonesia’s diplomatic circles took a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions …

Business in Asia / International relations / Manufacturing / Myanmar / Sweden

Swedish fashion retailer H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar

March 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish fashion giant H&M has paused placing orders in Myanmar due to the shocking use of deadly force against protesters in the country, Reuters reports. The fashion retailer has …

China / General news / International relations / Sweden

Swedish Li Zhihui released from custody after two years

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

The Warsaw court has recently ruled that 53-year-old Swedish Li Zhihui should not be extradited to China, where he risked the death penalty and has released him from custody after …

International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Sweden Embassy Bangkok Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge finalist revealed

March 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Sweden Embassy Bangkok released the finalist of Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge Vdo clip before announcement for the winner on 8 march 2021, their statement says: We were overwhelmed by …

Community news / Living in Asia / Sweden / Thailand

Mega Bangna opens 90,000 sqm. space for skaters from 4-10pm

March 6, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Mega Bangna mall opened on 4 March 2021 over 9000 square metre of free space, free of charge, for skate lovers. It is the new carpark space for IKEA store …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish man pled guilty to operating a $16 million crypto fraud business from Thailand

March 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 6 Comments.

A Swedish national charged with running an international scheme from Thailand that defrauded more than 3500 victims in 46 countries recently pled guilty in a US federal court, reports Finance …

Business in Asia / Community news / Sweden / Thailand / Working in Asia

Swedish run dog rescue charity in Thailand suffers during the pandemic

March 5, 2021March 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Swedish Michael Baines has since 2011 been rescuing and rehabilitating street dogs in Thailand through what today is called ‘The Man That Rescues Dogs’. The charity is home to 600 …

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Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030

March 5, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …

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HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden voted Hetero of the Year 2021 by QX Magazine readers

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Readers of the Swedish QX Magazine have voted HRH Crown Princess Victoria as the “Hetero of the Year 2021” in this year’s Gay Gala, partly due to the speech the …

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Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day

March 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …

Finland / International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Lifestyle Inquirer: Swedish and Finnish Ambassadors special connection to the Philippines

March 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The ambassadors of Sweden and Finland both share a common love for the Philippines, but for different reasons. As of 12th in a series, Lifestyle Inquirer magazine highlights the different …

Banking, Fintech / Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduces Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF) speakers

March 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 3 March 2021 NIH-HK is a supporting partner of Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF), which will be hosted on 18th March 2021. This one-day virtual forum will showcase the …

Denmark / International relations / Sweden

Danish Embassy Singapore’s Trade Department is looking for a student assistant

March 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish embassy in Singapore has announced a vacancy opening as follow: Do you want to work within international trade and help some of the world’s most sustainable and forward-looking …

Denmark / Education / Finland / Iceland / IT Telecom / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Learn how to enhance community engagement in NIH-SG webinar

March 4, 2021March 6, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Want to know more about engaging the community with digital tools? Join Maarit Kahila and Anna Broberg, Founders of Maptionnaire will teach about the trends of of community engagement on …

Business in Asia / International relations / Sweden / Thailand / Working in Asia

Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok on the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia

March 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently updated the following statement aimed at inspiring ambitious leaders in Thailand to join the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia: “Are you one of …

China / General news / Healthcare / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand kicks off Covid-19 vaccine program with China’s Sinovac shot

March 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 28 February, Thai state-owned NBT television network showed in a national live broadcast how Thailand kicked off the country’s Covid-19 vaccine program using China’s Sinovac vaccine. Presided by Prime …