Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
As part of our ongoing coverage of the topic of unequal access to pension supplements for Danish retirees living outside the EU, ScandAsia has on many occasions reached out to …
Political parties comment on Denmark’s pension discrimination Read More
The Philippines, Norway and the ASEAN Secretariat met in Manila on 22 July to review their growing cooperation under the ASEAN-Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The trilateral meeting was chaired by …
Philippines, Norway and ASEAN review partnership at trilateral meeting in Manila Read More
Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson is set to visit the Philippines on 23 July for talks with Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on defence cooperation and the possible purchase …
Swedish defence minister to visit Philippines for talks on Gripen fighter jets Read More
A Danish gymnastics coach has shared his expertise with young athletes in Malaysia after leading a workshop in Sabah during a family holiday. Jimmi Anderson conducted the training session in …
Danish gymnastics coach shares expertise with Sabah athletes Read More
Chinese Ambassador to Norway Hou Yue has bid farewell to Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide as she prepares to conclude her diplomatic posting in Oslo. The farewell meeting took …
Chinese ambassador bids farewell to Norway’s foreign minister Read More
Finnish design brand Marimekko is inviting visitors to explore its colourful prints at a special pop-up exhibition in Bangkok. The event runs until 22 July at Mega FoodWalk in Mega …
Finnish design brand Marimekko opens floral pop-up in Bangkok Read More
Thailand’s air force plans to seek funding for eight additional Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jets, completing a new squadron of 12 aircraft to replace its ageing F-16 fleet. The Royal …
Thailand plans to buy eight more Swedish Gripen fighter jets Read More
Finland has approved visas for just 123 Thai berry pickers this year after rejecting more than 2,000 applications, a decision expected to worsen labour shortages during the country’s wild berry …
Finland grants visas to only 123 Thai berry pickers Read More
Norwegian salmon exports to China rose sharply in June, with the Norwegian Seafood Council linking part of the growth to its marketing campaign featuring football star Erling Haaland. According to …
Haaland campaign helps drive 31% rise in Norwegian salmon exports to China Read More
A Hong Kong couple has filed a complaint with the United Nations over Swedish authorities’ plans to permanently transfer the guardianship of their four-year-old daughter to a foster family. The …
Hong Kong couple files UN complaint over Swedish custody case Read More
Indonesia is looking to strengthen defence cooperation with Finland in cybersecurity, data protection and advanced defence technology. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin …
Indonesia seeks stronger cybersecurity cooperation with Finland Read More
Finnish Nokia has signed a new agreement with Taiwan Mobile to expand its 5G partnership and help develop AI-powered mobile networks across Taiwan. The agreement will see Nokia deploy its …
Finnish Nokia expands AI-powered 5G partnership with Taiwan Mobile Read More
Chulalongkorn University’s Thai Youth Orchestra (CHULA ThaiYO) will travel to Sweden this week to perform at events marking the 129th anniversary of King Chulalongkorn’s historic visit to Europe. The university …
Chulalongkorn youth orchestra to perform in Sweden for King Chulalongkorn commemoration Read More
Laotian authorities will hold a press conference this week on the 2024 deaths of two Danish backpackers who died after suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng. The press conference is …
Laos will hold press conference on deaths of two Danish backpackers Read More
Thai teenage guitarist and singer Nene Royal has received support from a Danish fan as she prepares for the next round of America’s Got Talent in the United States. Nene …
Nene Royal plays Danish guitar on the road to America’s Got Talent Read More
Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to relations with Malaysia after Malaysia decided to halt future military purchases from Norway. The decision follows Norway’s withdrawal of export licences linked to the …
Norway pledges to preserve Malaysia ties after defence procurement fiasco Read More
Indonesia has imported live breeding pigs from Denmark for the first time as the country works to rebuild its swine population after years of losses caused by African Swine Fever …
These 546 Danish pigs went to Indonesia Read More
Vietnamese teachers and volunteers in Sweden have launched the country’s first Vietnamese Teachers’ Club, creating a national network to strengthen Vietnamese language education and preserve cultural heritage among younger generations. …
Vietnamese teachers launch first national language club in Sweden Read More
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark have named a newly identified genus of beetles after Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of the popular Japanese manga and anime series …
Danish researchers name new beetle genus in Laos after One Piece hero Luffy Read More
Swedish nationals were among 1,362 foreigners deported from Cambodia during the first 10 days of July. The removals came as authorities stepped up a nationwide crackdown on online scam operations …
Swedes among more than 1,300 foreigners deported from Cambodia Read More
A Swedish man wanted by International authorities has been arrested in Jomtien and is being prepared for deportation to Sweden, Thailand News reports. The 26-year-old Swedish national was detained on …
Swedish fugitive arrested in Jomtien on Interpol warrant Read More
A Swedish man was taken to safety by police in Chiang Mai after he was found wandering in traffic in a distressed state, with locals claiming he had been left …
Swedish tourist found wandering Chiang Mai after alleged romance scam Read More
Whether for work, retirement, love or adventure, thousands of Danes are living all over Thailand. Isolated in bustling cities, far-off villages, and touristy beach towns, it can be hard to …
Peter Romhild heads a special place for Danes in Thailand, “We are so much more than a church” Read More
The Norwegian Church Abroad in Pattaya is inviting members of the local Norwegian community to join a shared dinner on 8 July. The gathering will take place at Scandic Apartments …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya invites community to shared dinner on 8 July Read More
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, Reuters reports. The decision is the ending of more than a decade of talks …
EFTA concludes free trade agreement negotiations with Vietnam Read More
A 59-year-old Finnish man was stabbed in Pattaya by his partner in the early hours of 2 July after an argument over about 200 baht, according to local police. The …
Finnish man stabbed in Pattaya by partner after dispute over 200 baht Read More
Malaysia’s Sunway University has made history by becoming the first Malaysian team to compete at the FISU World University Championship Cheerleading, returning home with a silver medal from this year’s …
Malaysian university wins first ever medal at world cheerleading championship in Sweden Read More
Norwegian shipping group Eitzen has signed a contract with China’s Zhejiang Dongpeng Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. to build two of what are expected to become the world’s largest fully battery-powered …
Norwegian Eitzen orders giant electric container ships from Chinese shipyard Read More
Consumers across the EU, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland, will now pay more when ordering goods from non-EU online retailers such as Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The new customs …
3 euros more; EU’s new import duty goes into effect hitting Chinese products Read More
A Danish tourist has died after falling ill shortly after returning from a snorkeling trip off Indonesia’s popular island of Nusa Penida, with local police believing he may have suffered …
Danish tourist dies after snorkeling trip off Bali Read More
A Finnish man wanted through an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in Bangkok after Thai immigration police disguised themselves as gardeners to lure him out of hiding, Bangkok Post …
Finnish fugitive arrested in Bangkok after police pose as gardeners Read More
Renny Harlin says his six years working in China gave him valuable insights into Chinese filmmaking and audiences, experiences that continue to shape his work today. Speaking during the Mediterrane …
Finnish director Renny Harlin reflects on China’s film boom and embraces AI Read More
IKEA has launched a new rainforest research centre in Malaysia, building on more than 25 years of forest restoration work in Sabah. The Living Rainforest Restoration Lab was launched together …
IKEA launches rainforest research lab in Malaysia after 25 years of forest restoration Read More
The case centres on the 14th Meeting of the International Society on Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-14), held in Copenhagen from 17 to 21 May. The allegations were first raised …
Indonesian authorities continue investigation of research fraud uncovered at Denmark conference Read More
Norwegian energy data company TGS has been awarded exclusive rights to carry out a new multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brunei, marking a further expansion of its presence in the …
Norwegian TGS secures exclusive seismic survey contract offshore Brunei Read More
Finland is exploring new education partnerships with universities in Mindanao, Finnish Ambassador Saija Nurminen said during a forum in Davao City. Finland is also considering expanding labor recruitment beyond Metro …
Finland explores education and labor partnerships with Mindanao Read More
Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has opened its first Culture Store in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new flagship boutique at Scotts Square in Singapore. The …
Bang & Olufsen opens Southeast Asia’s first Culture Store in Singapore Read More
Norwegian women’s choir Cantus, internationally recognised for its vocals on Disney’s Frozen soundtrack, will headline this year’s Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF), bringing one of Norway’s best-known vocal ensembles to …
Cantus will headline Singapore choral festival Read More
Danish celebrity hairdresser Dennis Knudsen says he has ended his collaboration with a Thailand-based business team after a troubled beauty venture left customers without promised products and sparked police reports …
Dennis Knudsen in hot water and blames Thailand partners Read More
A cooperation agreement between Denmark’s Esbjerg Port and the Chinese state-owned Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is facing growing political scrutiny, with critics questioning how the deal was reached without the Danish Ministry …
Criticism grows over Chinese port agreement signed by Denmark’s Esbjerg Port Read More
Denmark has appointed Lina Gandløse Hansen as its next ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, with the posting taking effect on 1 August. Gandløse Hansen announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying …
Lina Gandløse Hansen appointed Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos Read More
China has begun harvesting salmon from what is described as the world’s first 100,000-ton-class salmon farming vessel, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported …
China launches first harvest from giant offshore salmon farming vessel Read More
Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk has appointed Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific, making permanent a role he has held on an interim basis since January. Based …
Maersk appoints Singapore-based Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific president Read More
Swedish companies in the Philippines are more optimistic about future investments than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to a new survey. The 2026 Business Climate Survey found …
Philippines tops global ranking for Swedish investment plans Read More
The Swedish restaurant at IKEA Cheras in Kuala Lumpur has reopened after a five-day closure ordered by health authorities, but the reopening has been overshadowed by customer complaints about food …
IKEA Cheras restaurant reopens after hygiene closure amid customer complaints Read More
A new methanol-ready offshore vessel built in Vietnam has begun its journey to Norway. Norwegian shipping company Rem Offshore announced that its second Energy Subsea Construction Vessel (ESCV), REM Ocean, …
Vietnam-built vessel heads to Norway for final completion Read More
Indonesia expects its growing green economy to create around 3.88 million jobs in 2026, highlighting opportunities for deeper cooperation with Denmark on skills development and the green transition. The projection …
Indonesia eyes 3.9 million green jobs as cooperation with Denmark expands Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam joined a green cycling event in Da Nang on June 20 as part of celebrations marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark. The “DaNang–Copenhagen: Green …
Carlsberg Vietnam joins green cycling event celebrating 55 years of Denmark-Vietnam ties Read More
Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will expand its Thailand network for the Winter 2026/27 season, adding more flights from the United Kingdom, Norway and Sweden as demand for travel …
Norse Atlantic expands Thailand routes for winter season Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar joined a growing international call for the release of detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi by marking her 81st birthday on 19 June. …
Norwegian Embassy joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release on 81st birthday Read More