Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Malaysia’s armed forces expect it could take two to three years to replace the Norwegian missile system originally intended for the country’s navy following the cancellation of the deal with …
Malaysia says replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles could take up to three years Read More
World-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson will open his travelling exhibition “Your Curious Journey” in Manila on July 9, marking the final stop of its tour across Asia and Australia, according …
Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens exhibition on climate change in Manila Read More
Finland has rejected the majority of this year’s seasonal work visa applications for foreign wild-berry pickers after authorities identified risks of labour exploitation and concerns over employers’ ability to meet …
Finland rejects 1,400 berry picker visa applications over exploitation concerns Read More
Swedish automotive safety company Autoliv has signed a new global strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM), expanding a partnership that began in 2023, according to Autoliv. …
Autoliv and Great Wall Motor expand partnership to support overseas growth Read More
Swedish defence company Saab has delivered the composite superstructure – the upper section that houses the bridge, radar and other key systems – for Singapore’s new next-generation warship, Asian Military …
Swedish defence company delivers first superstructure for Singapore’s new warship Read More
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam have signed a new three-year agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable healthcare and health insurance, VnEconomy reported. The memorandum …
Denmark and Vietnam renew healthcare partnership Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has asked to meet with the Malaysian government after a missile deal between the two countries collapsed. Malaysia says it is willing to …
Malaysia agrees to meet Norwegian Kongsberg but makes clear compensation claim cannot be delayed Read More
Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 14.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority …
Vietnam welcomes 15 percent more international tourists, while arrivals from Denmark and Sweden also rise Read More
Thailand is introducing stricter airport security measures after the government approved a series of new screening procedures at a meeting on July 3, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according …
Thailand tightens airport screening after Thai Airways drug-smuggling case Read More