Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A stretch of coastline in Bataan could soon become a testing ground for a new kind of sea travel that quite literally lifts above the water. In a recent meeting, …
Philippines province explores electric “flying” ferries with Swedish firm Read More
High in the mountains of northern Luzon, something unusual is happening. Energy companies are planting forests to keep the lights on. A renewable energy partnership between Filipino utility SN Aboitiz …
With help from Norway, trees are now part of the power grid in the Philippines Read More
The June 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Swedish furniture giant IKEA is expanding in the Philippines with the opening of its first physical store outside Metro Manila, Sunstar reports. The new store, IKEA Mandaue City, will open …
IKEA to open first store in Cebu Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Manila has invited movie lovers in Tacloban to a free screening of the Finnish film Summer is Crazy on 15 June. The screening will take place …
Finnish film Summer is Crazy to be screened in Tacloban 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 new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta 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
A night of celebration and goodbyes marked Norway’s Constitution Day in Manila, as diplomats gathered in Pasay City to honour both history and a long-standing partnership. The Royal Norwegian Embassy …
Norway marks Constitution Day in Manila with diplomatic reception and farewell to ambassador Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More