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Despite almost 3.500 confirmed cases of Swedes infected with the novel coronavirus and 105 deaths, Sweden refuses to install restrictions to prevent spreading of the virus. A clear contrast to …
Sweden continues to reject isolation Read More
Laos Immigration Department announced that foreigners and stateless people who can not leave Laos due to temporary closure of all borders, are able to request visa extensions,on 25 March 2020. …
Stranded travelers in Laos can apply for stay-permits Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia published an official regulations statement regarding Covid-19 situation on 27 March 2020. The Royal Government of Cambodia is monitoring Covid-19 …
Cambodia suspends tourist visa from 30 March 2020 Read More
Tommy Franssila, Director – Culinary Operations, who was previously a familiar Nordic face at Grand Hyatt in Kuala Lumpur is since May 2018 based at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & …
Tommy Franssila at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort And Spa guides us to Danang Read More
Eight doctors from the Tongji Hospital and the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South Univeristy in the Chinese province of Hunan have volunteered to provide online consultations for overseas Chinese …
Chinese doctors to provide WeChat consultations for overseas Chinese Read More
The birth of Musiio is the story of how an AI (articifial intelligence)-based start-up came about thanks to a ‘talent investor’ facilitator, and where a Swedish tech-talent individual found his …
Aron Pettersson: Swedish AI specialist co-founder Singapore-based start-up Read More
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The corona virus epidemic has had a massive impact on our daily lives, and we may not be …
Tips for Staying Calm in Uncertain Times Read More
Qatar Airways is offering members of NordCham in Indonesia and their family members 10% discount on economy and business class flights to return home. The offer is valid for bookings …
Qatar special offer to fly NordCham members home Read More
The Norwegian government published on 18 March 2020 an official statement as an update on the Covid-19 vaccine effort. The statement said: “Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for …
Nordic countries contribute funds for Covid-19 vaccine research Read More
The annual World Happiness Report was released 20 March 2020. The report revealed an interesting shift in the rankings of the happiness of the countries of the world. The Scandinavian …
Ups and downs: Scandinavian and Asian countries fall and rise in World Happiness Ranking Read More
The Sweden Government decided on18 March 2020, to temporarily stop non-essential travel to Sweden to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and reduce the spread of the virus. The …
Sweden and Indonesia announced temporary travel ban Read More
We are in Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. The time is almost 22.00. In a few minutes the check-in counters for Thai Airways flights to Europe will open. We are here …
No tears: All passengers to Europe passed check-in Read More
Travellers from Denmark, Sweden and Norway will now have to present medical certificates that they are Covid-19 free and special Covid-19 insurance papers to be allowed to board planes to …
Danes, Swedes, Norwegians must now have medical certificates to board planes to Thailand Read More
It is expected that Vietnam will have great potential in increasing the export of textiles, footwear, farm produce, food, handicrafts and chemicals to Sweden, when the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade …
Vietnam expects increase in export to Sweden Read More
The Swedish- and Finnish governments announced on17 March 2020 that both Nordic countries will now close their borders for the time ever to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. …
All Scandinavian countries closed for non-EU travelers Read More
As World Health Organisation announced Covid-19 situation reached pandemic state on 11 March 2020, Asian countries have adjusted travel restriction policies to maximise health safeguard for all. Please check with …
Asian borders restriction policy update Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Vietnam announced new operating hours according to Covid-19 situation on 17 March 2020, that said: Due to the development of COVID-19, the embassy will have …
Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam adjusted operating plan regarding Covid-19 Read More
Read also:Danes, Swedes, Norwegians must now have medical certificates to board planes to Thailand Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has set up a page with requirements for travelers who are …
Outdated: Do I need visa, health certificate and additional insurance when traveling to Thailand? Read More
Thai Prime minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-o-cha had a press conference to declare the safety agreement regarding Covid-19 situation on 17 March 2020 that said: Temporarily closing of all entertainment venues …
Thailand increases restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread Read More
Volvo Car Thailand, Co, Ltd announced on Monday 16 March 2020 its latest plan to build a massive 23,331 square metre cargo centre on Bangna-Trad Km.23 Rd. in Bangkok. Together …
The next Volvo Cars Thailand Center will be an overall service hub for South East Asia Read More
The Policy Analysis and Development Department of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm and Sweden hosted together an event in Jakarta in March to discuss and increase …
Sweden and Indonesia to cooperate in developing sustainable bioenergy Read More
There will be no cocktails, dinner or entertainment at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) Annual General Meeting on 19 March 2020. So after the general meeting, just go home. …
No fun – just business – at Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce AGM Read More
Denmark and Sweden are neighbors but have taken very different measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. While the Danish Government has implemented a lock-down of the country …
Denmark and Sweden: Very different Covid reactions Read More
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced the latest regulations regarding Covid-19 at a press conference in Manila on 13 March 2020. “Land domestic air and domestic sea travel to and …
President Duterte announced lock down regulations regarding Covid-19 Read More
Thailand is among the countries most prepared to tackle a global pandemic according to Global Health Security Index (GHS). Global Health Security Index (GHS) describes Thailand as “an Exemplar” and …
Thailand is MOST PREPARED to tackle a Global Pandemic Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia signed an agreement with Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law 12 March 2020. The agreement aims to strengthen human rights …
Sweden and Cambodia to cooperate in education of human rights Read More
Thai government announced the latest policies regarding the Coronavirus – Covid 19 situation in Thailand, at the government house, on 12 March 2020. An hour long press conference gave insight …
Thai government announced new travel policy regarding COVID19 Read More
Check later news here: https://scandasia.com/all-travellers-to-thailand-must-have-visa-obtained-in-advance-health-certificate-and-additional-insurance/ Travelers who come to Scandinavia won’t be met with screenings and temperature-checks in the airport, according to the National Health Agencies of Finland, Denmark, Sweden …
Travelling to and from Scandinavia during corona-chaos: what to expect and do Read More
The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian official travel advice to their citizens is to “be cautious” when travelling to countries in Asia in order not to get infected by the corona …
Coronavirus: Scandinavians in Asia urged to “be cautious” Read More
A recent report of a study made by Bloomberg shows the most innovative countries in the world based on criteria within research and development spending, manufacturing capability and the countries’ …
Singapore, Denmark, Sweden and Finland in top 10 of the worlds most innovative countries in 2020 Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries joined the Women2020 Summit in Samsung Hall at SM Aura Manila, an event celebrating International Women’s Day, on 5 March 2020. His Excellency shared the …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila co-host Women2020 summit Read More
Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa-wavier program for citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic from …
Vietnam suspends visa-wavier program for Nordic countries Read More
In regards of global epidemic virus, the constantly evolving COVID19 outbreak, Thai Airways has cancelled some of its international flights as follows: Flights to Denmark Bangkok-Copenhagen: Cancellation of flights TG950/951 …
Thai airways cancels certain flights to Scandinavia due to COVID19 Read More
ScandAsia showcases in this theme examples of Circular Economy, how the Nordic countries view the business opportunities and how Nordic companies embrace the concept. By Joakim Persson Circular economy reduces …
ScandAsia Theme on Circular Economy: Sustainability-driver and business model game changer Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam celebrated its 100 Year Anniversary in magnificent style on 5 March 2020 – exactly on the same day as Dansk Samfund Siam was established one hundred years …
Party of the Century: Scandinavian Society Siam celebrates 100 Years Read More
Sweden signed on 27 February 2020 a five-year agreement with the Arbitration Council of Cambodia. The agreement includes a $530.000 grant. The agreement is also in partnership with the United …
Sweden to help make Cambodia’s labour services more effective Read More
Norway, Sweden and Finland all announced cases of people testing positive to the novel coronavirus in their respective countries the 26 February 2020, according to The Local Sweden, Yle from …
Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark confirm positive cases of coronavirus Read More
The Swedish Citizen of Chinese descent Gui Minhai was sentenced to 10 years in prison on 24 February 2020, reports Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court in a statement on its website, …
Swedish-Chinese writer and publisher Gui Minhai sentenced to 10 years in prison Read More
The renowned saxophonist from Sweden Anders Paulsson has written and donated a song “The Eyes of All Future Generation Are on Us” to the Filipino environmental group ‘the Philippine Reef …
Swedish saxophonist Anders Paulsson donates song to environmental group in the Philippines Read More
An overview of 10 strategies to increase Women Leadership. Why strategies exclusive for women? These strategies are building leadership presence and impact as well enhancing networking, communication and influencing skills. …
Tea talk with Executive Coach Swedish Anna Frummerin Read More
The agreement for the program ‘The Quality and Inclusive Education Support Partnership” was finalized on 19 February 2020 by the Swedish ambassador in Cambodia Bjorn Haggmark and the Cambodian minister …
Cambodia and Sweden teams up to reform the Cambodian education system Read More
A delegation of ambassadors from Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Vietnam was received by Deputy Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Hoang Quoc Khanh during a formal visit …
Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden visit Son La to develop cooperation Read More
The European commission has developed a comprehensive set of laws that govern the authorization of Novel Foods. Novel Foods are defined as those which have not been consumed to any …
EU to train non-EU countries how to introduce “novel foods” in EU Read More
The Swedish region of Dalarna along with the counties of Linköping, Västerås, Åmåls and Borlänge has discontinued their cultural- and political partnerships with Chinese counties and regions as of 19 …
Swedish regions and counties discontinue several partnerships with China Read More
The audit authority of the Kingdom of Sweden has agreed to collaborate with several corresponding authorities from ten Southeast Asian countries through the organization ASEANSAI, reports the Swedish audit authority …
Swedish authorities to assist ASEAN within auditing Read MoreHis Majesty King Carl Gustaf XVI sent a letter of condolences to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand via Sweden embassy in Bangkok on 13 February 2020, …
King Carl Gustaf sent condolence letter to King Mahavajiralongkorn Read More
Originally the Scandinavian flight company only halted their flights to China until 29 February 2020 as a result of the novel coronavirus. “A new evaluation of the situation regarding the …
SAS and Finnair postpone departures to China once again Read More
In October 2019 IKEA Philippines reported the opening of the first IKEA in the Philippines to be initially “by the end of 2020”. But IKEA enthusiast in the Philippines will …
IKEA delays the opening of the first IKEA in the Philippines to 2021 Read More
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) signed a three-year agreement with Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) on 11 February 2020. The agreement grants TI Cambodia 25.5 million Swedish Krona …
Sweden to help combat corruption in Cambodia Read More
Wednesday February the 12th, SWEA Bangkok had its Annual Meeting at, for us SWEOR, a new location, Oriental Residence. This beautiful building is located on Wireless Road, very close to …
SWEA Bangkok’s Annual Meeting 2020 at the Oriental Residence Read More