Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia

ScandAsia is the only website, magazine and online publication serving Nordic communities across Southeast Asia and China with independent English-language news and features.

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Pernilla once thought journalism was not for her. Now she tells Thailand’s stories

After initially turning away from journalism, Swedish-Thai journalist Pernilla Bursell found her way back through a growing interest in storytelling and a desire to understand the country she had come …

Business in Asia

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Norwegian-Singaporean maritime innovators win awards at SNIC 2026

Maritime technology companies Pelagus, SeaTech Solutions International, Lita Ocean and Pascal Technologies received innovation awards at the Singapore–Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) on 4 November 2026. The awards recognised solutions aimed …

International News

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Swedish ambassador backs Thailand’s OECD ambitions in anti-corruption talks

Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Anna Hammargren met with Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on 4 November 2026 to discuss anti-corruption efforts and the country’s bid to join the OECD. Hammargren …

Nordic Community News

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Lars Andersson joins Nordic musicians for Hanoi jazz concert

Swedish musician and educator Lars Andersson will join Norwegian musicians Jan Bang and Ingolv Haaland at Jazz & Friends X in Hanoi on 6 November. The concert brings together nearly …