Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thailand has entered a period of mourning following the announcement that Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on 11 June at the age of 47. The Princess had …
Thailand enters mourning following death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Read More
A newborn baby girl has died after being found abandoned beneath a tree in Udon Thani, Thailand, prompting a police investigation and the detention of a Swedish man and an …
Newborn found dead after being abandoned in Udon Thani: Swedish man detained Read More
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has congratulated Mette Frederiksen on her re-election as Danish prime minister, Big News Network reports. In his message, Li highlighted Denmark’s early role in establishing diplomatic …
Chinese premier congratulates Frederiksen on her re-election as Danish PM Read More
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has been named global brand ambassador for WALOVI, the international version of the Chinese herbal tea drink Wang Lao Ji, ahead of the 2026 FIFA …
Norway’s Haaland becomes face of Chinese herbal drink brand ahead of World Cup Read More
After more than two weeks without any contact, an Icelandic man who disappeared in Thailand has been located in immigration detention in Bangkok, Icelandic media Rúv reports. Sindri Freyr Jensson …
Missing Icelander found in immigration detention in Bangkok Read More
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani in Mindanao on 8 June, causing widespread destruction across several provinces. At least 37 people have been confirmed dead, hundreds …
Sweden expresses solidarity with the Philippines after deadly Mindanao earthquake Read More
A Finnish court has sentenced a former berry company executive to two and a half years in prison for trafficking Thai seasonal workers in what has been described as Finland’s …
Finnish court jails former berry company CEO over trafficking of Thai workers Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has described the recent rescue mission at a flooded mine in Laos as one of the most difficult operations of his career. Paasi, who helped …
Finnish diver Mikko Paasi reflects on challenging Laos cave rescue Read More
A powerful earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 and triggering a tsunami, 1News reports. The 7.8-magnitude …
At least 35 dead after powerful 7.8-magnitude quake strikes Philippines Read More
Finland has blocked 14 property transactions, including ten linked to a Chinese corporate network, over concerns that the acquisitions could threaten national security, yle reports. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen …
Finland blocks property purchases linked to Chinese corporate network Read More