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The Thailand National Vaccine Institute (NVI) wants the public to be aware, that the occurrence of serious side effects is very low from the Astra Zeneca Covid 19 vaccine. They …
Thai authorities comment on AstraZeneca controversy Read More
AstraZeneca has admitted in court, that their Covid-19 vaccine can cause rare side effects such as blood clots and low platelet count. This was the result of a lawsuit, …
AstraZeneca admits covid-19 vaccine can cause blood clots Read More
According to 28 health professionals from Malaysia, Sweden, USA and India the coronavirus is still evolving and the new mutations can affect vulnerable people even if they are fully vaccinated. …
28 international health professionals: Corona still actively evolving Read More
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Uno, advises people to be cautious, as increases in COVID-19 cases are increasing in Indonesia. Yesterday, on 17 December 216 confirmed cases were recorded, …
Beware of COVID-19 increase in Indonesia Read More
The number of COVID-19 infections are rising in Finland. Hospitals find it necessary to reduce non-urgent services in order to accommodate COVID-19 patients, media reports say. In the biggest health …
Finland struggles with COVID-19 surges Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced its dismissal of a Danish senior scientist, Peter Ben Embarek, for sexual misconduct. “Peter Ben Embarek was dismissed last year following findings of …
WHO dismisses Danish senior scientist for sexual misconduct Read More
A source said that the Chinese government was to release a Chinese man, Fang Bin, after three years in prison for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” According to The Press …
China to release Chinese man who reported on Covid-19 outbreak Read More
Many travelers to China are now able to skip taking a PCR test for COVID-19 prior to departure. This is according to China’s embassies and consulates in the respective countries. …
PCR test is no longer required for travelers to China from 34 countries Read More
on EU countries have agreed to phase out Covid-19 testing on travelers from China by the end of the February, 2023. When China reopened its borders and eased its strict zero-Covid …
EU lifts COVID requirements on travelers from China Read More
Short-term visitors to Singapore, who are not fully vaccinated, will no longer be required to buy travel insurance that covers Covid-19 medical treatment. This is according to a statement by …
Singapore ends Covid restrictions Read More
The Swedish government has decided to extend Coronavirus entry restrictions on travelers from China until February 18, due to the fact that the infection rate in the country remains high. …
Sweden extends COVID-19 entry restrictions on travelers from China Read More
Denmark’s Health Ministry stated on Monday, 9 January 2023 that “there is no binding requirement” for arrivals from China to test for Covid-19 before entering Denmark. However, there will be …
“No significant risk of Covid-19 spreading from China to Denmark,” says Danish Epidemic Commission Read More
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, 8 January 2023 that the country’s border control measures remain “sufficient” as China’s Zero-Covid-19 policy was over. “We are currently implementing …
Philippines border control measures remain “sufficient” as China Zero-Covid-19 end Read More
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry suddenly announced a new requirement for all international travelers on Saturday, 7 January 2023, to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights …
Sudden change on Covid-19 restriction in Thailand affects tourism Read More
The European Union (EU) members had a meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and came to an agreement that they want all arrivals from China to take a pre-departure Covid-test. …
EU agrees they want arrivals from China to take pre-departure Covid-test Read More
The European Union (EU) members are scheduled to discuss a joint response to arrivals from China in the upcoming week. “Sweden is seeking a common policy for the entire EU …
EU to discuss Covid restrictions over arrivals from China Read More
The Malaysian government has announced passengers and wastewater from China is required by undergo COVID testing upon arrival to Malaysia. Minister of Health, Zaliha Mustafa, stated temperatures of all travelers …
Malaysia joins USA, India and Japan in requiring COVID testing from Chinese travelers Read More
Thailand’s Pharmaceutical Organization revealed its success in producing “Molnupiravir” pills in the form of 200-gram capsules for curing Covid-19. According to One News 31, the pills’ quality met the international …
Thailand succeeds in producing “Molnupiravir” pills for curing Covid-19 Read More
The European Union in Malaysia presents its report “Left Far Behind: The Impact of COVID-19 on Access to Education and Healthcare for Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Children in Peninsular Malaysia” by …
European Union Report on impacts of COVID on vulnerable children Read More
An unidentified Chinese citizen who visited his family in Denmark arrived back in Shanghai, China with COVID-19, shine reported in its statistical overview last week. The city reported three locally …
Chinese citizen visiting family in Denmark arrives back in Shanghai with COVID-19 Read More
Grace Fu, the Singaporean Minister for Sustainability and the Environment test positive for Covid-19 while in Denmark, a new report said. According to her own post, Ms Fu said she …
Singaporean Minister for Sustainability and the Environment tested positive for Covid-19 in Denmark Read More
In the global fight against the pandemic, countries are observing each other for reference on how to best cope and handle the spread of covid-19. Regarding the spread amongst children, …
Singapore looks to Denmark in the battle against Covid-19 amongst children Read More
Danes with Asian genes report racism as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. “Wuhan loser”, “Chinese” and “Go back to where you come from” are among some of the derogatory …
Danes with Asian genes report racism as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic Read More
Last week an outbreak of covid-19 was discovered amongst 44 berry pickers from Thailand working at a plant in Kainuu region of Finland and this week another 40 Thai berry …
Dozens of covid-19 infections found amongst berry pickers from Thailand working in Lapland Read More
At the end of last week, an outbreak of covid-19 was discovered at a plant for berry pickers in Jämtland, Sweden which houses 117 berry pickers from Thailand, media Aftonbladet …
Covid-19 outbreak among Thai berry pickers in Sweden Read More
As an unusual arrival procedure Finland’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Jyri Järviaho, along with his wife Elina Multanen, began their new life as ambassador couple with a two weeks’ …
Jyri Järviaho debuts as Finland’s Ambassador to Cambodia and Thailand Read More
On 16 June 2021 the VNExpress reported 924 volunteers participated in the third phase of human trials for the homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Nanocovax. At least one of the participants experienced …
Final phase trials: 924 volunteers vaccinated with made-in-Vietnam vaccines Read More
On 10 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) released an update on the Covid-19 situation, which read: Dear Members, Some very good news! Following tireless lobbying by our …
MDBC releases Covid-19 update for foreigners in Malaysia Read More
When Lars Bo Larsen was appointed as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, little did he know that he would become the Ambassador also to Malaysia! However, a Danish government decision meant …
Lars Bo Larsen – Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia – and Malaysia! Read More
Three of the Nordic chambers of commerce invite members to a joint webinar ‘Experience of a COVID-19 Survivor and Vaccination’ on 27 May 2021. Mr. Jen Meckhayai, Executive Director of …
Get to know more of Covid-19 vaccine with the next joint chamber webinar Read More
On 6 May 2021 The Norwegian embassy in Hanoi gathered all information regarding Covid-19 vaccine for foreigners in Vietnam. The statement read: There are no extraordinary plans from the Norwegian …
Norwegian embassy updated vaccination information for foreigners in Vietnam Read More
Several vaccine passport solutions have begun to roll out in different countries across the world with the most recent one being in Thailand. The idea is simple and a vaccine …
Thailand introduces international vaccine passport for traveling abroad Read More
30 April 2021 Sweden is the world’s largest per capita contributor to COVAX and is investing EUR 240 million in equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The EU has contributed EUR …
Sweden invests USD290 Million in global pandemic recovery Read More
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
ESCAP, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, opened its 77th session in Bangkok with a strong call for strengthening multilateralism, international development coordination, and …
The UN ESCAP 2021 aims for international development coordination to build back together Read More
Denmark and Norway along with 12 other countries have in a joint statement expressed concern that the WHO-led team of researchers behind a report on the origin of covid-19 did …
Data withheld in Wuhan: Denmark and Norway amongst 14 concerned nations Read More
Many young Danes take a year off traveling between studies and Iben Wielandt Nielsen was no different. Before the pandemic, she had high hopes and a ton of expectations for …
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia … Corona ruined young Danes’ year abroad Read More
Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb and it is a scandal that the world has not closed down these infection hot spots, writes Danish daily Politiken in …
Danish daily: Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb Read More
For a year, we have been told that coronavirus came from Wuhan in China. But now the WHO is questioning the narrative and has instead turned their eyes to Thailand. …
Danish WHO researcher: Coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand Read More
According to New Straits Times, Danish tourists are amongst a group of 70 very wealthy foreign tourists traveling in a “bubble” arrangement to Thailand this coming Sunday. The group will, …
Rich Danish tourists to visit Thailand under bubble arrangement Read More
On 25 January 2021 the Singapore government announced the latest restriction for upcoming Chinese New year holiday. One of many things mentioned is maximum 8 visitors per household, per day …
Singapore’s latest restrictions for upcoming Chinese New Year holiday Read More
The global trend of democratic backsliding, as well as lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law, are risks being exacerbated by the pandemic says Sweden. “We …
Sweden allocated extra USD 12 million to democracy and human rights in Asia and the Pacific Region Read More
Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …
Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
Malaysia has declared a national State of Emergency to battle the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed as many people in the past two months, as in the first 10 months …
Malaysia declares Covid-19 state of emergency until 1 August Read More
The town of Tianjin in northern China has found the COVID-19 virus on a sample collected from the packaging of imported pig trotter, local authorities have announced. The food had …
China finds Coronavirus on packaging of imported food from Denmark Read More
On 24 December 2020, Norwegian controlled DTAC helped migrant communities around the central shrimp market in Samut Sakon that were locked down when Covid-19 infections were found earlier this week. …
DTAC handed out essential kits to locked down shrimp industry communities in Samut Sakon Read More
On 22 December 2020 the Norwegian Government introduced a registration requirement for all people entering Norway. As of noon Monday 21 December, all people entering Norway will have to register …
Norwegian Government introduce registration forms for all people entering Norway Read More
In May, health ministers called upon WHO to identify the origins of the virus and how it crossed the species barrier. That came months after China announced the first cases …
Danish researcher part of WHO-led team expected in China in January to examine COVID-19 origins Read More
Swedish fashion giant, H&M, donated 100,000 USD to the Philippine Red Cross to meet immediate needs of the 130,000 most vulnerable people affected by the recent typhoons. Olle Castell, Head …
H&M Foundation donated US$100,000 to help typhoon effected families in Philippines Read More
On 18 November 2020 the UNDP Myanmar announced that the organization this week would be highlighting the cooperation between Norway and United Nations Development Programme – UNDP. Norway contributes over …
Norway continues to contribute funds to UNDP Myanmar for recovery suports Read More