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.

General News

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Snus and nicotine pouches banned in Singapore, including for transit passengers

Scandinavians travelling to Singapore are warned not to bring snus or nicotine pouches into the country, as the products are prohibited even when carried for personal use or during an …

Business in Asia

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Danish shoemaker ECCO closes Vietnam factory, affecting more than 1,600 workers

Danish footwear manufacturer ECCO has stopped production at its factory in southern Vietnam, affecting more than 1,600 workers as part of a wider restructuring of its global manufacturing operations. The …

International News

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Norway and Vietnam cooperate to improve maritime disaster forecasting

Norway and Vietnam are strengthening their cooperation on maritime weather forecasting as Vietnam seeks to improve its ability to predict and respond to natural disasters at sea. The cooperation was …

Nordic Community News

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Finnish Christmas tradition brings Nordic community together in Bangkok

The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will bring a Finnish Christmas tradition to Bangkok on 20 November 2026 with a festive gathering for the Nordic community. The event, called The Social: Pikkujoulu …