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Thai Queen makes history with solo flight in Swedish Gripen fighter jet
Noon found her own way in Sweden
When Does Return to Invoice Car Insurance Actually Matter, and When Does It Not?
Danish sculptor fights for fate of ‘Pillar of Shame’ in Hong Kong
Best Personal Training Studio in the Singapore CBD: What to Measure Before You Commit
Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale
Why Zero Depreciation Cover Is Not Only for Luxury Cars

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General news / Singapore / Sweden

Zara Larsson invites Singaporean dancer onstage at F1 concert

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Swedish pop star Zara Larsson gave a Singaporean dancer an unforgettable moment when she invited him onstage during her performance at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, 10 October 2026. …

Norwegian TV crew films mystery in Thailand

Chinese-made rental cars recorded Norwegian military exercise

Finnish F1 driver Bottas cycles 420 km from Malaysia to Singapore

New Norwegian Ambassador Frode Solberg on trade ties with Thailand: “There Is Potential for More”

Business in Asia

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China / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden

IKEA turns to Douyin as it reshapes retail strategy in China

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Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Douyin, China’s popular short-video and e-commerce platform, as part of its efforts to reach consumers through new digital shopping …

Business Sweden expands operations in Shanghai

Norway’s Astrid Bergmål to attend EFTA–Vietnam trade deal signing

Norwegian mine-clearing technology for Indonesian Navy

Audible to launch in Indonesia and three Nordic countries in 2027

International News

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Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Vietnam’s Tô Lâm to meet Danish business leaders and visit quantum lab

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Vietnamese President Tô Lâm will meet Danish business leaders and visit a quantum laboratory during his state visit to Denmark from 19–21 October. Denmark’s Royal House published the detailed programme …

Finland and Singapore deepen AI and quantum technology cooperation

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra joins global economic leaders in Bangkok

Finland’s Valtonen criticises US Russian diesel decision in Singapore

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Finnish trade minister leads business mission to Indonesia and Vietnam

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Swedish consuls from four countries meet in Bangkok

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Swedish honorary consuls and consular assistants from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar met in Bangkok on 8–9 October 2026 to discuss support for Swedish citizens abroad. The Swedish embassy hosted …

Swedish consulate in Ho Chi Minh City pauses emergency passport service

Danes and Danish Church invite community to Advent lunch in Bangkok

Denmark-Vietnam team takes third at Hanoi dragon boat race

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