Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish DJ and producer Axwell will headline this year’s Heineken House music event in Kuala Lumpur, bringing one of Scandinavia’s biggest electronic music names to Malaysia. The event will take …
Swedish DJ Axwell will headline Heineken House in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries may look beyond Europe for future partnerships if they are treated unfairly, citing Malaysia’s ongoing dispute with Norway over a …
Malaysia may seek alternatives after Norway missile fiasco, says Anwar Read More
Sabah should not depend on pork imports from Denmark and Norway as a long-term solution to supply shortages, according to Luyang assemblyman Samuel Wong, MalayMail reports. The lawmaker made the …
Sabah lawmaker warns reliance on Danish and Norwegian pork imports is unsustainable Read More
Norwegian chess star Magnus Carlsen endured the worst losing streak of his professional career at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong. The world number one …
Magnus Carlsen suffers worst losing streak in more than two decades at Hong Kong championship Read More
Swedish plastics manufacturer Polykemi has taken a major step into Southeast Asia by securing land for its first production facility in Thailand. The company signed a land purchase agreement with …
Swedish Plastics Producer Polykemi Establishes First Factory in Thailand Read More
Norwegian Air has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) in a deal worth approximately SEK 7.94 billion (USD 843 million), creating one of the largest travel groups in …
Norwegian to Acquire Nordic Travel Giant with Hotels in Thailand Read More
Thailand has appointed two former presidents of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to its team for upcoming UN-backed conciliation talks with Cambodia, moving the process …
Thailand appoints conciliators for maritime dispute to meet Cambodia’s Danish conciliator Read More
Finnish telecom company Nokia has been selected to upgrade the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) subsea cable system, strengthening digital connectivity between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The project will be carried out with …
Nokia will upgrade key Southeast Asian subsea cable network Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat, poultry products and eggs from the Municipality of Helsingborg in southern Sweden following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. The …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Swedish municipality after bird flu outbreak Read More
A Swedish court has rejected a legal challenge by a Hong Kong couple seeking to stop authorities from transferring guardianship of their four-year-old daughter to her foster family. The case …
Hong Kong parents lose latest court challenge in Sweden custody case Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced plans to invest an additional 200 million yuan (US$29.4 million) in its production facility in Tianjin, China, expanding both drug manufacturing and injection …
Novo Nordisk invests further in Tianjin production hub Read More
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has become an unlikely internet sensation in China, where fans have turned the Manchester City striker into a meme phenomenon. Fresh from helping Norway qualify …
Haaland becomes viral sensation among Chinese football fans Read More
Outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, in Hanoi on 15 June as the two countries prepare to celebrate 55 …
Danish Ambassador bids farewell as Vietnam and Denmark mark 55 years of ties Read More
Danish renewable energy investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has joined Vietnamese infrastructure company FECON in proposing a 1,000MW onshore wind power project in Laos aimed at exporting electricity to Vietnam, …
Danish investor backs major Laos wind project to supply electricity to Vietnam Read More
A Swedish sustainable tourism company is exploring plans for a net-zero luxury eco-resort and wellness retreat in central Vietnam. Representatives from Stockholm-based Peak Education met with the Vietnam National Authority …
Swedish company explores net-zero luxury resort project in Vietnam Read More
Krabi could soon welcome more Scandinavian visitors as both Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have proposed new direct flights to the southern Thai destination, Bangkok Post reports. According to Thailand’s …
Finnair and SAS plan new direct routes to Krabi Read More
The Danish community in Hong Kong will once again celebrate Sankt Hans at sea. The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Danish Seamen’s Church are preparing for …
Danish community in Hong Kong invited on annual Sankt Hans Junk Trip Read More
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has been named global brand ambassador for WALOVI, the international version of the Chinese herbal tea drink Wang Lao Ji, ahead of the 2026 FIFA …
Norway’s Haaland becomes face of Chinese herbal drink brand ahead of World Cup Read More
Swedish engineering materials company Alleima has secured an order worth approximately SEK 995 million ($105 million) to supply advanced subsea tubing for one of Indonesia’s largest upcoming offshore gas developments. …
Swedish company lands $105 million deal for major Indonesia gas project Read More
Danish artist and designer Victor Miklos Andersen has returned to Shanghai with a new exhibition said to be exploring the relationship between ritual, healing and contemporary art. The exhibition is …
Danish artist returns to Shanghai with new exhibition Read More
Danish-Tanzanian Afrobeat artist JJ Paulo is set to perform in Thailand this month with four appearances in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. The concerts were announced by the Danish Embassy in …
Danish Afrobeat artist JJ Paulo to perform in Thailand Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of commerce thanks members of the Swedish community in Thailand for gathering in Bangkok this weekend, as the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Swedish National Day …
Swedish community celebrates Midsummer in Bangkok Read More
Representatives from the Swedish Church will visit Hua Hin from 12 to 16 June for baptisms, home visits, hospital visits and meetings with local businesses, the church announced on Facebook. …
Swedish Church representatives to visit Hua Hin in June Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Manila has invited movie lovers in Tacloban to a free screening of the Finnish film Summer is Crazy on 15 June. The screening will take place …
Finnish film Summer is Crazy to be screened in Tacloban Read More
Sweden and Cambodia have discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation, trade and sustainable development during a meeting in Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s Secretary of State for Commerce, Tekreth Kamrang, met with …
Sweden and Cambodia discuss stronger trade and sustainability cooperation Read More
A Finnish court has sentenced a former berry company executive to two and a half years in prison for trafficking Thai seasonal workers in what has been described as Finland’s …
Finnish court jails former berry company CEO over trafficking of Thai workers Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has described the recent rescue mission at a flooded mine in Laos as one of the most difficult operations of his career. Paasi, who helped …
Finnish diver Mikko Paasi reflects on challenging Laos cave rescue Read More
Finland has blocked 14 property transactions, including ten linked to a Chinese corporate network, over concerns that the acquisitions could threaten national security, yle reports. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen …
Finland blocks property purchases linked to Chinese corporate network Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More
Indonesian authorities in Bali have intensified enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators using tourist visas for commercial activities, leading to dozens of detentions and deportations. The crackdown follows growing …
Paradise island cracks down on foreign influencers working on tourist visa Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
Eight South Korean-born adoptees have filed a lawsuit against Denmark, claiming the state failed to protect their right to know their origins. The adoptees argue that Danish authorities helped conceal …
South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over adoption records Read More
Norway has launched a new nationwide seafood campaign in China featuring Norwegian football star Erling Haaland as demand for Norwegian salmon continues to grow in the Chinese market. The campaign, …
Norway launches new salmon campaign in China with Erling Haaland Read More
China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights between Stockholm and Shanghai on 22 June. The new route will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Stockholm …
China Eastern flies from Stockholm to Shanghai in 2 weeks Read More
Archaeologists have discovered an 18th-century shipwreck carrying a large cargo of Chinese porcelain in Norwegian waters. The wreck was found about 600 metres below the surface in the Skagerrak Strait. …
Chinese porcelain cargo discovered in 18th-century shipwreck off Norway Read More
An Icelandic man has been reported missing in Pattaya, with family members asking for public help to find him. According to a post shared by his sister in the Facebook …
Icelander reported missing in Pattaya Read More
Danish diplomat Peter Taksøe-Jensen has been appointed as one of the conciliators in a United Nations-backed process aimed at helping resolve the long-running maritime dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, Reuters …
Danish diplomat appointed to help solve Cambodia-Thailand maritime dispute Read More
Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik has apologised to Malaysia over Norway’s decision to revoke an export licence for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy. The …
Norway apologises to Malaysia over cancelled missile deal Read More
A Hong Kong couple involved in a long-running custody battle with Swedish authorities are facing a new challenge involving their newborn son. The couple, identified by the surnames Tsang and …
Hong Kong couple’s newborn faces document dispute as daughter remains in Swedish foster care Read More
Finland has allocated 2.3 million USD in additional funding to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. The funding comes as humanitarian …
Finland allocates 2.3 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Read More
A Thai woman accused of defrauding more than 20 people with promises of seasonal work in Sweden has been arrested in Udon Thani after evading authorities for more than four …
Thai woman arrested over alleged Sweden jobs scam after four years on the run Read More
Chinese renewable energy company Ming Yang Europe has joined Norwegian Offshore Wind, strengthening cooperation between Chinese and Norwegian players in the offshore wind sector. The membership reflects Ming Yang Europe’s …
Chinese wind energy company joins Norwegian Offshore Wind network Read More
Vietnam has introduced new health quarantine rules for people entering, leaving or transiting through the country, with the measures taking effect from 1 July. Under the new decree, travellers may …
Vietnam introduces new health quarantine rules for travellers Read More
A new Danish Chamber of Commerce in South Korea was officially launched on 27 May, reflecting growing business cooperation between Denmark and South Korea. The chamber begins with 34 member …
Danish Chamber of Commerce launches in South Korea Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Shanghai on 29 May, bringing together members to discuss the chamber’s activities and elect its …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China to hold annual general meeting in Shanghai Read More
Swedish legaltech company Legora is opening new offices in Singapore and Tokyo as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows the opening of the company’s Sydney …
Swedish legaltech firm Legora expands into Singapore and Tokyo Read More
Sabah is looking to strengthen cooperation with Norway in areas including renewable energy, green economy, tourism and technology development following a meeting between Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Norway’s Ambassador …
Sabah seeks stronger cooperation with Norway Read More
Danish badminton star Viktor Axelsen made his first public appearance in Malaysia since retiring from professional badminton last month, meeting fans in Penang on 26 May. The former world number …
Danish badminton star Viktor Axelsen meets fans in Penang after retirement Read More