Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A 67-year-old Danish woman was injured while hiking the Ton Sai–Bang Pae route in Phuket, Thaiger reports. Rescuers from Guardians of Life Medical & Rescue received a call on 16 …
Danish woman seriously injured in Phuket Read More
Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) and the EU have launched talks on a project to modernise tax administration. GDT Director-General Kong Vibol and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans co-chaired a …
Finland joins EU project to modernise Cambodia’s tax system Read More
EU and EU member state ambassadors made a joint visit to Northern Mindanao from 14 to 16 January, in what the EU Delegation said was their first coordinated trip to …
Denmark, Sweden and Finland join EU trip to Northern Mindanao Read More
Finnish marine technology company Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year lifecycle service agreement for 12 LNG carriers managed by Singapore-based MOL Global Ship Management, a unit linked to Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. …
Wärtsilä wins 10-year service contract for MOL LNG carriers Read More
Volvo has told 143 owners of the EX30 Ultra in Singapore not to charge beyond 70% for now. The advice is linked to a potential battery defect and fire risk. …
Volvo warns Singapore EX30 Ultra owners over battery fire risk Read More
A Danish-Vietnamese research team supported by Copenhagen University has published a saola genome study in the journal Cell. The saola is often called the “Asian unicorn” because it is rarely …
Danish-Vietnamese study maps saola DNA and outlines rescue path Read More
Philippine immigration officials said they denied entry to two foreign nationals flagged as sex offenders. The cases were linked to the Bureau of Immigration’s #ShieldKids campaign. The Bureau of Immigration …
Philippines blocks Swedish man at border under #ShieldKids campaign Read More
Rex International with headquater in Singapore said its Norwegian subsidiary Lime Petroleum Holding is seeking a deferment on 2027 and 2028 bond interest payments. A deferment is a temporary delay …
Rex International’s Norwegian unit seeks bond payment delay Read More
Chinese officials have delivered “legal advice” to European countries, urging them to bar Taiwanese politicians from entry. Diplomats told the Guardian the messages warned against crossing China’s “red lines”. The …
China urges Norway, Finland and other European states to deny visas to Taiwan politicians Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR said Sweden has contributed 2.9m$ to support the SAFE+2 programme for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The programme focuses on expanding access to …
Sweden gives 2.9m$ to UN Rohingya clean energy programme in Bangladesh Read More
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
TGS said in a pressrelease, that it has opened a new Imaging Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 12 January 2026. The Oslo-headquartered energy data and intelligence company said the …
Norway’s TGS opens new centre in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Ocean Infinity has selected Vard, a Norwegian shipbuilder to design and build four optionally crewed vessels. The contract for the four multi-purpose robotic vessels is valued at more than €200 …
Ocean Infinity orders robotic vessels from Norwegian and Vietnamese yards Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has introduced a Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea at One-Ninety Bar. The set is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. The afternoon tea runs …
Four Seasons Singapore launches Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea Read More
A technical malfunction in Copenhagen Airport’s baggage handling system left around 60 checked bags behind on a TUI flight to Phuket. The airport said problems in its automated baggage sorting …
Copenhagen Airport baggage failure leaves TUI passengers without luggage on Phuket flight Read More
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it arrested a 21-year-old woman using a Swedish passport at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Manila, according to Philstar Global. The …
Swedish ‘impostor’ arrested at Manila airport Read More
New developments in the Finnish berry-picker case as Finnish police have completed a preliminary investigation into suspected bribery involving berry picking businesses and Thai authorities. The case is now being …
Finnish berry firms suspected of bribery linked to Thai labour officials Read More
Thai immigration police said they raided a foreign-run poker den in central Pattaya, Chonburi, on 10 January 2026. Police said 10 people were arrested, including two Finns, two Danes, three …
Finns and Danes arrested during Pattaya immigration police raid on poker den Read More
Danish shipping company AP Moller – Maersk is exploring increased use of ethanol as a marine fuel, Reuters reports. CEO Vincent Clerc said China dominates supply of fuels such as …
Maersk explores more ethanol use as green fuel to reduce reliance on China Read More
New research from the Swedish Defence University examines disaster response after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state on 14 May 2023. The study says the Arakan Army became a central …
Swedish Defence University study examines Cyclone Mocha relief and conflict risks in Myanmar Read More
Metso, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is investing in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province. The company said the investment will meet growing demand and improve service in …
Finnish firm Metso to build new rubber products factory in China’s Zhejiang Read More
China Southern Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between Beijing Daxing Airport and Helsinki. The route is described as Daxing’s first direct link to Europe. Most flights from Europe …
China Southern to launch Beijing Daxing–Helsinki nonstop route Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
A Danish-Indonesian research group says Indonesia needs updated grid code standards to integrate higher shares of renewable energy and support its solar expansion, according to a report published 7 January …
Danish-Indonesian study highlights need for upgrade in Indonesia’s solar energy Read More
Sweden and Indonesia marked 75 years of diplomatic relations with an official visit to a factory in Karawang, West Java. The Swedish Embassy and the Sweden–Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) delegation …
Sweden and Indonesia mark 75 years of ties with sustainability partnership visit Read More
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Ayala Corp.’s sale of a 40% stake in its logistics arm, AC Logistics. The PCC said it cleared the transaction on 20 November …
Philippine regulator clears Ayala sale to AP Moller-linked buyer Read More
IKEA will close seven of its large stores in China from 2 February, the company said. The Swedish retailer cited a restructuring to move resources closer to consumers. Stores affected …
IKEA to close seven stores in China as it shifts to smaller formats Read More
A 47-year-old Swedish man has died after a motorcycle crash in Rayong province, according to Thaiger. Police from Klaeng Police Station said the crash happened around 5pm on January 6. …
Swedish groom-to-be dies after motorcycle crash in Rayong Read More
Swedish biopharma company BioArctic said its partner Eisai has filed a subcutaneous version of Leqembi in China. The application was accepted by China’s National Medical Products Administration. BioArctic said the …
Swedish BioArctic takes step towards at-home Alzheimer’s treatment in China Read More
Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025. The Norwegian Seafood Council called it a record export value. Undercurrent News reported that exports to China …
Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025 Read More
Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV), a grassroots programme founded by the Football Association of Norway and the Vietnam Football Federation, previously covered by Scandasia, has announced the death of …
FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad Read More
A dream vacation to a Thai island paradise quickly turned into a nightmare for a Swedish family, as a four-year-old Swedish boy was injured after walking into a closed glass …
Swedish boy, 4, receives 239 stitches after walking into glass door at Koh Lanta hotel Read More
DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-based data centre company, says it has raised over 2.0bn$ in new funding. The company called it a Series C equity round. The round was led …
DayOne Data Centers raises 2.0bn$ and plans Finland expansion Read More
Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has awarded Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore a contract for a new pure car and truck carrier. The vessel will be from the same series as NOCC …
Norwegian Car Carriers orders new 7,000-car ship in China Read More
Vietnamese businesses highlighted green transformation and the circular economy at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, Outlook 2026. Companies said greener production can also deliver economic benefits. Speakers also said state …
Norwegian embassy urges stricter EPR enforcement in Vietnam Read More
“What the fuck was that?” Norwegian Espen Jacobsen thought when a loud bang awoke him and his girlfriend Friday night at 4 a.m. on 19 December. The couple lives in …
Norwegian witness fleeing the war in Cambodia Read More
Swedfund has invested in Vietnam’s EVF General Finance JSC through a loan of up to 20$ million. The funding is intended to expand access to capital for micro, small and …
Swedfund invests 20$ million loan in Vietnam’s EVF to expand MSME finance Read More
Philippine rum producer Tanduay has signed a distribution partnership with Denmark-based Bastard Spirits. The companies said the deal supports Tanduay’s push deeper into Europe. Tanduay Brands International Inc. said Denmark …
Filipino rum debuts in Denmark Read More
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has launched its new Wind Ace vessel at COSCO Qidong in China. With the launch completed, Wind Ace will now enter final construction and …
Cadeler launches new Wind Ace offshore wind installation vessel in China Read More
It was in the afternoon on Monday 15 December when Norwegian Espen Jacobsen and his girlfriend first became aware that things between Cambodia and Thailand were getting serious. Families of …
Norwegian eyewitness to Thai-Cambodia conflict: “This is gonna mark people forever” Read More
Tampere University has hosted 30 master’s students from the Education University of Hong Kong for a two-week academic programme. The visit focused on higher education policy, governance, and innovation. The …
Tampere University hosts Hong Kong students for two-week programme Read More
Danish DJ and producer MORTEN is scheduled to perform in Bangkok at end-of-the-year event. He is listed on the White Party Bangkok programme. The 4-day event will run from 27 …
Danish Future Rave DJ MORTEN set for New Years Bangkok performance Read More
Reuters reports that Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo issued a public apology on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The apology addressed offensive images posted by far-right parliament members. Orpo’s apology was …
Finnish prime minister apologises to Asian nations after MPs share racist posts Read More
In July 2025, news of military clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border dominated headlines around the world. Ever since, the border crossings between the two countries have been closed, and tensions …
Holiday plans on hold: Nordic travelers navigate changing government guidance Read More
Norway’s Parliament control committee is moving ahead with a probe into how Telenor and the state handled the company’s exit from Myanmar. The Norwegian state owns just under 54% of …
Norwegian Parliament committee probes Telenor’s controversial Myanmar exit Read More
SwedCham Indonesia announced the election of a new Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting on 12 December 2025. The chamber said the new board will focus on advocacy, …
SwedCham Indonesia elects new board at annual meeting Read More
Sun Sun Lim received an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen. The ceremony was held at Vor Frue Plads in Copenhagen. Lim is Professor of Communication and Technology at …
Singaporean professor Sun Sun Lim receives honorary doctorate from University of Copenhagen Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, presented her letter of credence on 16 December 2025. The ceremony took place at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim …
Norway’s new ambassador to ASEAN presents credentials in Jakarta Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Ministry has updated its travel guidance for Thailand after an escalation in the Thailand–Cambodia border dispute. It now advises against all travel to a 50 km zone along …
Denmark updates Thailand travel advice amid worsening Cambodia border dispute Read More
The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 concluded its two-day onsite event at Robinsons Manila and an online edition, drawing more than 3,800 attendees. Organisers said participants included students, university …
Finland and Sweden join EU higher education fair in Manila Read More