Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale

Why Zero Depreciation Cover Is Not Only for Luxury Cars

For nearly two decades, Axel Blom has built bridges in Thailand. Now he has received Norway’s Order of Merit

Video: Living with the danger beneath their feet

Yanika and her family live with the danger of unexploded bombs beneath their home: “We just want to live a normal life”
Fine Scandinavia factory aerial

What Happens When a Metal Manufacturer Moves Beyond Material Handling

The Frustration You Didn’t See Coming: Your Health Insurance Renewal
Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale
Why Zero Depreciation Cover Is Not Only for Luxury Cars
For nearly two decades, Axel Blom has built bridges in Thailand. Now he has received Norway’s Order of Merit
Video: Living with the danger beneath their feet
Yanika and her family live with the danger of unexploded bombs beneath their home: “We just want to live a normal life”
What Happens When a Metal Manufacturer Moves Beyond Material Handling
The Frustration You Didn’t See Coming: Your Health Insurance Renewal

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General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish woman wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket over alleged call-centre scam

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A Swedish woman wanted by international police has been arrested in Phuket after Thai immigration officers located her on the island following an Interpol Red Notice issued by Swedish authorities. …

Historic home of Danish church in Singapore opens for guided tour

Swedish visits to Vietnam up 24.7%

Thai berry picker survives bear attack in northern Sweden

Finnish environmental scientist receives top recognition in Beijing

Business in Asia

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Denmark / Education / Indonesia / International relations

Indonesian pupils explore Danish portrayal of Jakarta

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Indonesian school children have been given an opportunity to see how their country is presented to pupils in Denmark through materials produced for the 2025 Danish Children’s Development Calendar. Representatives …

Norway’s Benchmark Genetics partners with Vietnam’s NAVICO

Novo Nordisk explores chinese manifacturing partnership

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Finnish ambassadors to present Southeast Asia market outlook in Helsinki

Cityview of Singapore and Jakarta

Swedish SMEs on study trip to Singapore and Indonesia

International News

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International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish ambassador attends Ukrainian Film Festival in Bangkok

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Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, attended the opening of the Second Ukrainian Film Festival in Bangkok on 4 August 2026. The festival was organised by the Embassy of Ukraine …

Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin warns ‘One China’ policy could complicate response to Taiwan

Indonesian pupils explore Danish portrayal of Jakarta

Swedish defence minister joins strategic dialogue in Manila

New Danish Ambassador takes office in Vietnam

Nordic Community News

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Community news / Denmark / Thailand

Thai community marks Buddhist celebration in southern Denmark

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The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen joined members of the Thai community for a Buddhist celebration at Wat Pa Lolland in southern Denmark on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The gathering …

Swedes in Vietnam can vote in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Try Danish, Finnish and Swedish at Manila’s ‘Speak Dating’ language event

Norwegian organizations welcome newcomers to Singapore

New Danish Seamen’s Pastor appointed in Singapore