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Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in the Philippines has signed a partnership with Danish-based Bixter Academy to launch a paid international internship programme. The agreement was formalised on 27 April …
Eastern Samar university partners with Danish firm on paid global internships Read More
Ericsson has celebrated its 120th anniversary in Thailand by announcing a partnership with the country’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Ericsson reports in a press release. The collaboration will integrate …
Ericsson marked its 120th anniversary in Thailand with a new education partnership Read More
Two students from VIA University College in Denmark recently attended a history-related class at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) in Indonesia. Cecilie Andersen and Clara Bucio Broch-Mikkelsen have been staying in …
Danish students join history class at Indonesian university Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) are looking to strengthen cooperation in education and research, according to Ecobiz Asia. During a visit to the university, …
Sweden and Indonesian University plan closer cooperation Read More
Finland is emerging as a key partner for Malaysia as the two nations ramp up collaboration in education centred on sustainability, circular economy and climate solutions. Speaking at the “Climate …
Malaysia and Finland deepen cooperation in education and circular economy Read More
As Vietnam pushes to make English a second language in schools, education experts are turning their eyes to Finland’s acclaimed education model for guidance. The Ministry of Education and Training …
Vietnam looks to Finland as it races to train thousands of English teachers Read More
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University in Finland have signed a historic agreement to jointly offer a Double Degree program in Animal Health Technology. The signing ceremony took place on …
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University Collaborate on Double Degree in Animal Health Technology Read More
iCare Thailand is presently doing work all over Thailand. Trying to make life better for Thai people living in poverty or without access to education. This article is the backstory …
Danish-Norwegian founded NGO fighting against poverty in Thailand Read More
Norway pledged to continue supporting the Alternative Learning System program (ALS) in Maguindanao which it has been partnering with Unicef Philippines. It also stated it will continue to support local …
Norway with UNICEF continue to support Alternative Learning System program in Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Sweden and the other thirteen EU member states embassies and cultural institutions in Thailand will organize the first edition of “European Languages Cafe 2023” on Wednesday, 26 …
Save your space for European Languages Cafe 2023 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, Thailand, has welcomed Annika Vatanen as its new advisor in Labour and Educational Affairs. Previously, Annika lived and worked in Shanghai, China for five …
Finnish Embassy in Bangkok welcomes new Education Advisor Read More
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
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
The “Safe & Sound” program was recently organized at the campus of the Vietnam National University (VNU) in Hoa Lac, Vietnam to enhance the quality of education in Norway and …
Norway funds program “Safe & Sound” in Vietnam to enhance quality of education Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reports to have gathered with educators and educational institutes on 28 November to discuss the generational and global challenges we face today and how education …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore looked for answers to educational challenges Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the Nordic Embassies are to organize the “European Higher Fair 2022: Youth for Excellence and Innovation” on 18 to 19 …
Join the European Higher Education Fair 2022 in Philippines Read More
Trawise and the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam invite any interested participants join the “Road to Finland 2023” seminar on tomorrow, 10 November 2022, at 5.30 PM at the Hotel …
Learn about Finnish Higher Education at “Road to Finland 2023” event in Vietnam Read More
The biggest international education event in Thailand, “OCSC Education Expo 2022” is to be held from 12-13 November 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, Floor 5, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Over 250 …
Save the dates for OCSC Education Expo 2022 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok and the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) are to host a “Future Trends in Education” webinar via Zoom on 10 September 2022 from 10:30 …
Register for “Future Trends in Education” webinar Read More
The Study In Sweden tour will visit Chulalongkorn University, Thailand on 1 September 2022 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Mahitaladhibesra Building. Alumnis and representatives from the Embassy of …
Study In Sweden to visit Chulalongkorn University in Thailand Read More
In an opinion piece in The Inquirer, author Inez Ponce De Leon points out how the Philippines can literally take another page from Finland’s proverbial book when it comes to …
Philippines takes inspiration from Finland in educating youth beyond textbooks Read More
In an activity as part of an environmental hygiene campaign, with a focus on preserving the marine environment, three Scandinavian swimmers – two Swedes and a Danish citizen – took …
Three Scandinavians do a marathon swim across from Karimunjawa island to Jepara in Indonesia in the name of preserving the environment Read More
The Thai Ministry of Education and the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on primary and secondary education, curriculum development, teacher training …
Finnish education model tried out at 12 Thai schools Read More
On 15 The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho and Team Finland had earlier this February a luncheon with executives from SCG led by Mr.Roongrote Rangsiyopash, President & CEO of SCG. …
Ambassador Järviaho and Team Finland had lunch with SCG Executives Read More
During the recent UN General Assembly in early October 2020, Norway highlighted the following priority areas: •Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council, Be at the …
Norway declares its priorities at the UN General Assembly Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Staffan Herrström visited Thai Prime ministry Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on 24 June 2020. In discussion, the representatives expressed that this positive bilateral relationships will …
Sweden-Thailand preparing to recover economy together in the future Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Riikka Laatu signed an agreement of 5 Million Euros with UNESCO to continue their support in Strengthening Pre-Service Teacher Education in Myanmar on 21 May 2020. …
Finland signed agreement with UNESCO to strengthen teachers and students in Myanmar Read More
H.E. Bjorn Haggmark, a Swedish Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia showed support of higher education to “the Sweden Alumni Network night” attendee at the Swedish ambassador residence in Phnom …
Swedish ambassador hosted Alumni Phnom Penh networking Read More
Hundreds of declassified diplomatic reports on Cambodia’s contemporary history from Norway, Sweden, Australia, Britain, Canada, France, New Zealand and Switzerland are among the documents that former Ambassador of Cambodia and …
Declassified Norwegian and Swedish diplomatic documents donated to Cambodia Read More
The Embassies of Norway and Denmark together with Centre for Diversity and National Harmony (CDNH) will launch a scholarship programme for disadvantaged students from all communities in Rakhine State. Rakhine …
Danish, Norwegian Myanmar embassies to grant Rakhine state scholarships Read More
H.E.Bjorn Haggmark, recently appointed Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia, met on 29th November 2019 with Mr Prak Sokhonn, Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the ministry where both parties discussed further …
Swedish ambassador discussed further cooperation with Cambodia Read More
Lise Nordgaard, the Deputy Head of Mission from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, attended and delivered certificates to the Young Lake Ambassadors on 6th November 2019. Ten enthusiastic youths from the …
The Royal Norwegian Embassy supported Inle Lake Youth Diplomats Program Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Vietnam will host a 2 days convention “Study and work in Sweden information day” at Pullman hotels in Hanoi and Saigon. Starting from Saturday 9th until …
The Swedish embassy hosts education days in Vietnam Read More
No shops, no good restaurants, no super markets and no private satellite dishes allowed, so no international news. That was the reality when Jørn Kristensen and his wife, Astri, arrived …
Dane about life in Myanmar in 1991: “My phone was tapped” Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is preparing warm welcome all at ‘Swedish Education and Career Days 2019’. The free entry programme includes: 1. Swedish Pavilion at the OCSC (Office of …
Swedish education and career day 2019 Read More
Chinese students looking to Finland for education has declined by 24 percent since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of Asians of all foreign students has risen by 30 percent during the …
Finland struggles to attract Chinese students Read More
ScandAsia has spoken with a few Scandinavians living and working in Singapore about their children and how they handle the challenge of maintaining their mother tongue when living in a …
How expats maintain their children’s native language in Singapore Read More
Many university students today take a part of their degree abroad. If you ask the students, the reasons are many: to compliment your degree, improve your CV, learn a language, form an international …
Study abroad: Edu Danmark sends 100 students per year to Asia Read More