Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, joined members of the United Architects of the Philippines in celebrating World Architecture Day, focusing on this year’s theme, “Design for Strength.” …
Danish Ambassador brings ‘sponge city’ spirit to Manila on World Architecture Day Read More
The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world, including participants from Norway. Organized by Ed Elenzano, also known …
Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival Read More
A recent workshop in Stockholm brought together researchers and policy experts to discuss the challenges and trade-offs of working with China on global energy transitions. Organized by the Raoul Wallenberg …
Swedish workshop explores balancing cooperation and caution in working with China on green energy Read More
As Vietnam pushes to make English a second language in schools, education experts are turning their eyes to Finland’s acclaimed education model for guidance. The Ministry of Education and Training …
Vietnam looks to Finland as it races to train thousands of English teachers Read More
A 46-year-old woman holding a Swedish passport was escorted out of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament after causing a scene during a match on 1 October, according to Chinese media …
Game, set, match — and exit: drunk Swedish woman kicked out of tennis tournament Read More
Norwegian couple Simen and Katrine Solhaug run two hotels in Siem Reap, Babel Boutique and Babel Guesthouse. They are big advocates for sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism is a term often …
Simen and Katrine runs hotels with local hearts Read More
IKEA Thailand has announced that it will not sell real Christmas trees this year, citing quality concerns with the products received. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, …
IKEA Thailand cancels sale of real Christmas trees Read More
Norwegian design firm Snøhetta is playing a key role in transforming Kota Kinabalu’s historic port into a modern hub for business and tourism through the ambitious Jesselton Docklands project. The …
Norwegian architects help shape Kota Kinabalu’s new waterfront vision Read More
Danish foreign policy experts have raised concerns that Denmark is moving closer to Beijing’s position on Taiwan, blurring the line between its long-standing One China policy and China’s One China …
Experts criticise Denmark for adopting Beijing’s language on Taiwan Read More
The head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Simon Lichtenberg, says he was surprised and pleased to receive a personal reply from Chinese President Xi Jinping after writing …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China receives letter from President Xi Read More
A newly identified Chinese state-linked hacking group has been accused of targeting government institutions and embassies, including those in Sweden and several Southeast Asian countries. According to cybersecurity firm Palo …
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Swedish and Asian embassies Read More
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has secured an order for ten electric hydrofoil ferries from Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co., Ltd., which will operate routes between the mainland …
Swedish electric ferries to operate between mainland and Koh Kood Read More
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in northern Norway after operating a drone near Bardufoss Airport, a key dual-use facility that also serves as one of the country’s most important …
Two Chinese nationals detained for drone activity near Norwegian military airport Read More
The United States has announced a new grant of 675,000 USD to support mine-clearing operations in Cambodia, continuing its long-standing collaboration with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the Cambodian Mine …
Norwegian People’s Aid partners with U.S. in renewed mine-clearing support for Cambodia Read More
Cambodia earned more than $408 million from bicycle and e-bike exports in the first eight months of 2025, with Denmark and Sweden listed among the main European destinations, according to …
Cambodia rides high as bicycle exports roll into Scandinavia Read More
Hanoi authorities have deported Norwegian national Berg Robin Grande following an incident in which he broke the rear window of a parked car while under the influence of cannabis. The …
Norwegian man deported from Hanoi after cannabis-related incident Read More
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, delivered an in-depth lecture on Indo-Pacific geopolitics at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila as part of the school’s Ambassador’s …
Danish ambassador highlights Indo-Pacific geopolitics in Manila lecture Read More
The 2025 Right Livelihood Award has been presented to activists from Myanmar and Taiwan as well as Sudan and the Pacific Islands, for their efforts in democracy, human rights, and …
Myanmar and Taiwan activists awarded Sweden’s Right Livelihood Prize Read More
China has moved to curb the use of telecommunications equipment from Finnish Nokia and Swedish Ericsson by ordering that their contracts be submitted to “black box” national security reviews conducted …
China Imposes Restrictions on Nokia & Ericsson in Telecom Networks Read More
Finnish indoor air solutions company Halton Group has appointed two new Executive Vice Presidents as part of its global growth strategy. Sami Piirainen will lead Halton Foodservice, the company’s largest …
Finland’s Halton Group names new executives to drive global growth Read More
Volvo Trucks has expanded its road safety initiatives across Southeast Asia, aiming to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users such as children, pedestrians and motorcyclists. The region records …
Volvo Trucks strengthens road safety programs in Southeast Asia Read More
Norwegian telecom group Telenor has celebrated its 25th anniversary in Thailand, underlining its long-term commitment to the country’s digital transformation and partnership with CP Group through True Corporation. At the …
Telenor marks 25 years in Thailand with focus on digital future Read More
The seventh China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum will take place from 14 to 16 October in Wuhan, Hubei Province, bringing together more than 30 countries and regions alongside over 200 …
China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum returns to Wuhan in October Read More
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several Nordic countries joined international calls urging China to address human rights violations in East Turkestan/Xinjiang , …
Nordic countries raise concerns over human rights in China at UNHRC session Read More
A new training centre for sustainable tourism practices has been launched in Hue, Vietnam, with support from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Norway through WWF-Vietnam. The centre, …
Norway supports sustainable tourism training centre in Hue Read More
China and Denmark are expanding their cooperation in pig farming, moving beyond trade into joint research, technology development and sustainable practices. Denmark is one of China’s main suppliers of breeding …
Oinking up trade ties: China and Denmark fatten pig farming cooperation Read More
Swedish defence company Saab and Singapore’s ST Engineering have joined forces to offer a variant of the Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) to the Estonian Navy. The LMV, already in operation …
Sweden’s Saab and Singapore’s ST Engineering to offer Littoral Mission Vessel to Estonia Read More
On September 29 2025, the Swedish Government announced a new humanitarian support package worth SEK 775 million to address global crises, with Myanmar among the ten countries prioritized for aid. …
Sweden allocates SEK 23 million for humanitarian assistance in Myanmar Read More
Danish engineering company Semco Maritime has entered a consortium with Vietnam’s PTSC to deliver the offshore substation for Taiwan’s Formosa 4 wind project. The contract was awarded by Synera Renewable …
Denmark’s Semco Maritime and Vietnam’s PTSC will deliver Formosa 4 offshore substation in Taiwan Read More
At a side event on Myanmar during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Finland’s Minister of Education, Anders Adlercreutz, underlined his country’s commitment to supporting Myanmar’s younger …
Finland highlights support for Myanmar’s youth at UN General assembly Read More
In downtown Phnom Penh, right by the royal palace, one will find a true case study of symbiotic entrepreneurship. A café, a gym, and Phnom Penh’s main supplier of martial …
Matias makes martial arts equipment in Cambodia Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met with Permanent State Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jumka Salovaara, in Helsinki on Friday to discuss ways to …
Vietnam and Finland pledge stronger cooperation Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University in Shanghai welcomed a group of students from Rysensteen Gymnasium in Denmark on a study visit last week. The programme began with an introduction …
Danish high school students visit Nordic Centre in Shanghai Read More
Norwegian-Filipino artist HILLARI will perform at the Music Matters Live festival in Singapore on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The performance is supported by Air Time, Music Norway, Music Matters and …
Norwegian-Filipino artist HILLARI to perform in Singapore Read More
The Taipei Representative Office in Sweden, led by Ambassador Risheng Gu and his wife, hosted a National Day dinner in Oslo on 25 September to celebrate Taiwan’s 114th National Day. …
Taiwan marks 114th National Day with reception in Oslo Read More
A Report from China Daily shows Sweden among the destinations experiencing a sharp rise in Chinese bookings during China’s upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, according to Beijing-based online travel …
Sweden sees surge in Chinese travellers during Golden Week Read More
“To love and honor, to comfort, and to cherish. In sickness and in health. For better or for worse.” The foundation of love and marriage. But life is filled with …
Life, Love and Football Read More
A Chinese business delegation led by Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), visited Denmark earlier this month as part of efforts to …
China and Denmark strengthen business ties through CCPIT delegation Read More
Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) is sending 2,000 workers to Europe to construct a €4 billion electric vehicle battery plant with Stellantis, the Financial Times reports. …
China’s battery push in Europe raises questions after Sweden’s Northvolt collapse Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, Business Sweden, and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce will host the “Swedish-Thai Sustainable Sustainability Talk Stage and Networking Reception” on 2 October 2025 at …
Swedish leaders to speak on circular future at Bangkok Sustainability Expo Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manila and the Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen have marked 79 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Since the establishment of formal ties in …
Denmark and the Philippines mark 79 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Norway is continuing its cooperation with the United Nations to promote and protect human rights in the Philippines. Earlier this week, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for …
Norway and UN strengthen human rights initiatives in the Philippines Read More
On 26 September 2025, Sweden’s first, and to date only, astronaut, Dr. Christer Fuglesang, visited Thailand for a day dedicated to space diplomacy, science dialogue, and academic collaboration. The visit …
Sweden’s first astronaut visits Thailand for space diplomacy and academic exchange Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila has launched the nomination process for the 2025 Finnish Climate Honours Diploma, an award that will recognise a journalist in the Philippines for outstanding …
Finnish Embassy in Manila launches 2025 Climate Honours Diploma Read More
Two Swedish shipping companies have recently expanded their fleets with new hybrid vessels built at Asian shipyards. The deliveries highlight growing Nordic–Asian cooperation in sustainable maritime transport. Stena Line has …
Swedish shipping companies take delivery of new hybrid vessels from Asia Read More
Iceland is stepping up efforts against labour trafficking after a high-profile case involving a Vietnamese–Icelandic businessman exposed widespread exploitation of foreign workers. In March 2024, police raided restaurants and hotels …
Iceland tackles labour trafficking after Vietnamese worker exploitation case Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced that the Nordic Business Awards 2025 is taking place this week, bringing together the Nordic business community in Vietnam for an evening of celebration and recognition. …
Nordic Business Awards 2025 to be held in Vietnam Read More
In a China Daily interview, Hussein Askary, vice-chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, praised Xinjiang’s transformation from a remote border area into a major logistics hub under …
Swedish scholar hails Xinjiang as Belt & Road gateway — sidesteps human rights issue Read More
IKEA Malaysia has announced that all its restaurants, cafes, and bistros nationwide are now officially certified halal by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). The certification follows nearly three …
IKEA Malaysia outlets receive full halal certification Read More