Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish companies are still focusing on China, even though there are growing political tensions in the world. According to CGTN, Finnish companies expressed continued interest in China as business leaders …
Finnish firms keep focus on China despite tensions Read More
The Norwegian hydrogen company, Umoe Advanced Composites, has opened a 12,000 square metre factory in Jiaxing, China, where it has begun producing hydrogen storage cylinders as part of its expansion …
Norwegian hydrogen company opens factory in China Read More
The Chinese shopping platform Temu is now among the most visited online stores in Finland. Temu ranks seventh in terms of website visits, according to a recent survey by the Finnish …
One in ten euros from online shopping in Finland ends up in China Read More
A Vietnam–Sweden research project shows that cultural beliefs play a big role in when babies are born in Vietnam, according to research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The goal is …
Why fewer babies are born on ‘unlucky days’ in Vietnam Read More
Finnish volleyball player Suvi Kokkonen has joined Vietinbank’s women’s volleyball team ahead of the 2026 national championship in Vietnam, Laodong reports. The 1.82m outside hitter is expected to arrive in …
Only foreign player: Finnish star joins Vietnamese volleyball club Read More
Danish Miss Universe winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig has taken over the Miss Universe franchise in Denmark, marking a new chapter for the Scandinavian country in the global pageant. The announcement …
Danish Miss Universe winner replaces Filipino franchise holder Read More
Thailand has joined a growing Indo-Pacific defense cooperation initiative as its 15th member, alongside countries including Norway and Sweden, The Dallas Express reports. The United Kingdom was also added as …
Thailand teams up with Nordic countries in defense cooperation in Asia Read More
Swedish transport and outdoor brand Thule has spotlighted changing mobility habits in the Philippines during an event at its concept store in Manila’s Mall of Asia, Daily Tribune reports. “Filipinos …
Thule opened in Manila: Bringing mobility-driven lifestyle to the Philippines Read More
A 55-year-old Finnish man has died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in Pattaya late Friday night, according to Here Pattaya.The crash happened around 9:40pm on March 20 on …
Finnish man dies in Pattaya road accident after being hit by speeding bike Read More
A 59-year-old Swedish man, identified as Mr. Magnus, was injured in an assault in Jomtien, Pattaya, in the early hours of March 22. Rescue services responded to a call around …
Swede in Pattaya refused transgender woman’s invitation – then he was attacked Read More
Travellers pass by on scooters and on foot while Arne watches the street from his usual spot just inside the entrance of what used to be Nam Song Garden Guesthouse. …
Looking for Arne? Forget Google. Try the streets of Vang Vieng Read More
Around 43 percent of students in Ho Chi Minh City are overweight or obese, which points to a growing public health challenge in Vietnam, according to the Danish Embassy in …
Novo Nordisk steps in as 43 percent of students are overweight in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Vestas is no longer among the world’s five largest wind turbine manufacturers, after Chinese companies installed more turbines in 2025. According to a report from the World Forum Offshore Wind, …
Chinese wind boom pushes Danish Vestas out of global top five Read More
Novo Nordisk will lose patent protection for its blockbuster drug Ozempic in several major markets from Saturday. The patent expiry opens the door for other manufacturers to produce cheaper generic …
Novo Nordisk will lose patent protection on Saturday Read More
A delegation from the Finnish Parliament visited Taiwan this week to discuss closer cooperation on technology and security. The group, led by Mats Löfström, met with Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao …
Finland and Taiwan discuss closer cooperation on AI and technology Read More
AstraZeneca plans to build a cell therapy manufacturing and supply base, as well as an innovation centre, in Shanghai, according to Reuters. The facility will produce CAR-T cell therapies, a …
AstraZeneca aims to be first with full cell therapy capabilities in China Read More
China will introduce revised rules for imported food from June 1, tightening oversight of overseas manufacturers, according to the General Administration of Customs. The new regulations require foreign food producers …
China tightens food import rules, affecting overseas exporters including Nordic producers Read More
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen is testing a new retail concept in Singapore that combines a showroom with a restaurant, according to Tatler. The concept, launched at Henderson Road, pairs …
Danish brand Fritz Hansen tests new retail concept in Singapore Read More
A Vietnamese tourist, Nguyen Le Quang Vinh, was rescued after suffering from hypothermia while hiking alone in the snow-covered mountains of Norway, according to Vietnam.nv. The incident took place in …
Vietnamese tourist rescued after hypothermia scare in Norway Read More
Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk has opened a new fully automated warehouse in Singapore, marking its largest investment in the country to date, according to a press release from …
Danish giant Maersk opens SGD 200 million automated warehouse in Singapore Read More
Vietnam is looking to improve access to public services by learning from Nordic countries’ use of digital solutions, VnEconomy reports. The country is currently working to streamline its administrative system …
Vietnam plans easier access to public services using Nordic digital solutions Read More
British-Swedish curator James Taylor-Foster has been appointed executive director of Para Site in Hong Kong, according to Artforum. Para Site is one of Hong Kong’s leading independent contemporary art centres. …
Swedish curator to lead Hong Kong’s Para Site art centre Read More
A Filipino nurse in Finland failed a required Finnish language exam, putting her job at risk, according to Yle. The case, reported by Helsingin Sanomat, highlights how language barriers can …
Language test puts Filipino nurse’s job at risk in Finland Read More
Global fintech company Wise has become the first non-bank to secure five regulatory licences in Thailand, allowing it to expand its services and operate locally, the company said in a …
Wise secures licences in Thailand: Sending money just got easier for expats Read More
Anna Maria Oltorp, Head of Regional Development Cooperation Section from the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has called for a fairer green transition in Asia-Pacific, warning that vulnerable groups risk being …
Swedish diplomat warns green transition risks leaving people behind Read More
The floorball sticks had been stored away under the stairs in Emanuel Lakongsengs house for years when his wife finally told him to do something about them. Either throw them …
Emanuel wants to make floorball bigger than football in Laos Read More
Denmark is stepping up its focus on Vietnam’s fast-growing agri-food sector with a new export delegation planned for Ho Chi Minh City later this year. The initiative is organised by …
Denmark plans agri-food export push in Vietnam Read More
Cambodia and Denmark are looking to expand their cooperation as the two countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, according to Fresh News English. The outlet reported …
Denmark and Cambodia look to strengthen ties ahead of 60th anniversary Read More
Sweden’s telecom giant Ericsson has entered Vietnam’s airport sector through a new partnership with state-owned operator VNPT, according to a press release by Ericsson. The collaboration will deliver next-generation mobile …
Ericsson partners with VNPT to upgrade Vietnam’s airports Read More
Foreign nationals whose legal stay in the Philippines expired on or after 28 February 2026 will be allowed to remain in the country without penalties until 1 April 2026, according …
Philippines allows foreign nationals to stay without penalty until April 1 Read More
The Thai ambassador to Denmark, Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, opened the event “Muay Thai Experience Copenhagen 2026” on 14 March at Matrikel 1 in Copenhagen. Organised by the Thai Trade Center …
Muay Thai training event draws full house in Copenhagen Read More
Lone Lindholt – a Dane living in Vientiane, Laos – travelled all the way to Bangkok on Friday 6 March to cast her ballot for Denmark’s parliamentary election on 24 …
Lone travelled 600 kilometres to vote in Denmark’s election, only to learn her ballot is not guaranteed to count Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has announced additional passport appointment slots on 18–19 March to meet increased demand for new passports. According to the embassy, extra resources have been allocated …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok adds extra passport appointment days Read More
More than 20 Norwegian retirees have filed a complaint over a housing project in Chon Buri after a change in ownership, according to Thaiger. The residents live at Thai-Norway Resort, …
Norwegian retirees complain of harassment and new fees after project takeover Read More
Denmark will hold a general election on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Danish citizens staying abroad can cast their vote in advance at Danish embassies and consulates across Asia. Voters are …
How to vote in the Danish general election from Southeast Asia Read More
Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to pause some of its ships sailing through the Red Sea because of the growing military conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. In …
Maersk stops Red Sea shipping due to Middle East conflict Read More
Chiang Mai has been ranked the most affordable city in the world for digital nomads living on a monthly budget of $2,000, according to a February 2026 report by Life …
Chiang Mai named world’s cheapest city for digital nomads Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, the Swedish and Finnish embassies in Manila, is supporting a new food rescue project in …
Nordic embassies step up fight against hunger in Manila Read More
Travellers in Southeast Asia are being reminded not to collect souvenir stamps in their passports following a warning from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA cautioned that …
Philippines warns against souvenir passport stamps Read More
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …
Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote Read More
Artists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are among the 30 finalists selected for the 2026 Loewe Craft Prize, with the winner set to be announced in Singapore this May. The …
Nordic artists shortlisted for Loewe Craft Prize in Singapore Read More
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars is recalling more than 40,000 of its electric EX30 SUVs worldwide due to a potential battery overheating risk, Reuters reports. The batteries were produced by a …
China-linked battery issue forces Volvo to recall 40,000 SUVs Read More
Novo Nordisk and China’s United Laboratories International Holdings have announced promising results from a clinical trial of a new experimental obesity drug, the company reports in a press release. In …
Novo and Chinese partner report strong weight loss results Read More
The Thai version of Never Violence! has now been officially launched in Bangkok. The launch took place at TK Park in CentralWorld in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in …
Astrid Lindgren’s anti-violence message for children launched as a book in Thailand Read More
When Swedish toddler Alma Macall was not granted gene therapy in Sweden, her parents travelled to China in 2024 in a final attempt to save her life, after doctors warned …
Doctors believed Alma would die before turning five: Now she’s back in kindergarten Read More
Danish-founded United Plantations has reported its highest net profit in the company’s 120-year history, according to the Danish-Malaysian company’s own financial statement. The plantation group reported a net profit of …
120-year-old Danish-founded plantation firm reports strongest results ever Read More
Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …
Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond Read More
Philippine authorities have rescued 18 minors in three separate operations as part of an intensified campaign against online child sexual abuse and trafficking. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), …
Norwegian national linked to child abuse case as 18 minors rescued in Philippines Read More
Thailand has ranked 28th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries ranking and is included in Architectural Digest’s list of 20 design-focused countries considered among the best places …
Thailand joins Nordic nations on list of world’s most liveable countries Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong is preparing a series of community events in the coming weeks, offering both children and adults a chance to gather in a Danish …
Spring activities at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More