Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thailand’s state-controlled airport company Airports of Thailand has confirmed that international passenger service charges will increase by around 50 percent from June 20, 2026, according to Thai Examiner. Under the …
Thailand confirms higher airport departure charges for international travellers Read More
Australian Federal Police investigators told a British court hearing into the deaths they had found no evidence hostel staff added methanol to drinks served to tourists at Nana Backpacker Hostel …
Hostel workers now cleared in deadly Laos methanol case Read More
Swedish electronic music trio Swedish House Mafia has been confirmed as one of the first headline acts for Tomorrowland Thailand 2026. It will be the first time Axwell, Steve Angello …
Swedish House Mafia confirmed for first Tomorrowland Thailand Read More
Thailand is once again considering reducing the length of visa-free stays for foreign tourists less than two years after expanding the scheme to 60 days. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak …
Thailand questions 60-day visa-free stays again as tourists leave after nine days anyway Read More
A majority of Finns support reducing the European Union’s technological and economic dependence on both China and the United States, according to a new survey by the Finnish Innovation Fund …
Finns want Europe to stand more on its own – and less on China Read More
At around 34 kilometres, marathon runners normally “hit the wall”. The moment where the body begins to shut down and every step feels heavier than the last. At the Great …
First you hit the mental wall, then the Great Wall: Danes behind one of the toughest marathons Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) will host the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026 in Manila on June 2. The event, which will take place at Dusit …
Nordic business leaders invited to major awards night in Manila Read More
Danes in Singapore are invited to lace up their running shoes later this month as the annual “Royal Side Run” returns to Mount Faber. The event, organised by the Danish …
Lace up: Royal Run is coming to Singapore Read More
Researchers and labour groups in Thailand are pointing to Nordic countries as examples of stronger worker protections as gig-economy workers face increasing pressure from long working hours and falling income, …
Thai workers pushed to work 18-hour days: Experts point to Nordic model Read More
Tourism operators in Thailand are calling for urgent government support as falling visitor numbers and weaker tourist spending put increasing pressure on the industry. According to Thai Examiner, foreign arrivals …
Hotels struggling, tourists spending less: Thailand’s tourism industry fears tough months ahead Read More