Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …

Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022

- by Viet Nguyen - Leave a Comment

According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …

Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022 Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / General news / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Thailand / Vietnam

Danish foundation launches biodiversity investment in Southeast Asia

- by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

The Copenhagen-based Hempel Foundation has launched an impact investment initiative for biodiversity. The Foundation made its first investment in two funds backing sustainable plantation – including one in Southeast Asia. …

Danish foundation launches biodiversity investment in Southeast Asia Read More
Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Vietnam

Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place.

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …

Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place. Read More
China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls!

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about the very important Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Chamber has shared the information on behalf of its member, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, who, …

In the name of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, go get screened girls! Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School kindly invites parents and children to join “Secondary Experience Day at Bangkok Prep,” which will be held on Saturday, 4 February 2023. The event …

Experience secondary school day with Bangkok Prep Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

St Andrews International Sukhumvit 107’s Whole School Open Day is set to be on Saturday, 4 February 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM. At the event, parents will get …

Join St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Whole School Open Day Read More
General news / Norway / Vietnam

Ambassadors from Norway and other three of G4 countries visit school for disabled kids in Vietnam

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Ambassadors and Chargé d’affaires designated to Vietnam of the G4 countries including Norway, New Zealand, Canada, and Switzerland recently visited “Village Chance”, a complex of schools and apartments for …

Ambassadors from Norway and other three of G4 countries visit school for disabled kids in Vietnam Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

This week, the EU Deforestation Regulation text was approved by the EU Parliament Environmental Committee (ENVI). The Committee vote is not final. The Council and the Parliament will also vote …

Indonesia and oil palm producing nations in fury over EU vote on deforestation regulation Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has officially requested the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to take place in Belem. Belem is situated in the Northeastern …

Lula wants COP26 to take place in Amazonas Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 3 Comments.

Denmark’s government has published the list of professions which is looking for foreigners with higher education and skilled work to fill in the positions in 2023. “The Danish Agency for …

Denmark looking for foreigners to fill in lists of professions in 2023 Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / General news / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Thailand ranks first in Sustainable Development Report among other ASEAN countries

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Sustainable Development Report of 2022 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) showed that Thailand has been ranked first among other ASEAN countries in progressing towards achieving …

Thailand ranks first in Sustainable Development Report among other ASEAN countries Read More
Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Food & Beverage / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

A report shared by Vietnam’s seafood sector showed that the seafood exports broke the 2022 record with a value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than …

Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter Read More
China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Greenpeace reports Chinese fashion brand Shein’s products are health hazards

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

A new investigation made by Greenpeace in Germany determines products of Chinese fashion brand SHEIN, offering fashion clothes, gadgets and utility items, are health hazards and illegal. As reported by …

Greenpeace reports Chinese fashion brand Shein’s products are health hazards Read More
Cambodia / General news / Laos / Myanmar / Norway / Thailand / Vietnam

Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm.

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conservationists raises alarm after three endangered freshwater dolphins, of the Irrawaddy species, have been found dead within ten days of each other in the …

Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm. Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …

Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
Cambodia / China / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Sponsored content / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …

Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023 Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …

Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …

Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

- by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …

EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway takes part in “Employers Workshop” in Vietnam

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, recently joined “Employers’ Workshop: Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship and other Work-based Training Opportunities” on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. According to the Norwegian Embassy …

Norway takes part in “Employers Workshop” in Vietnam Read More
Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit

- by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …

Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More