Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is launching a creative project called “Conversation Pieces”, bringing together three Swedish creatives to explore what Swedish values mean in an international …
Swedish Chamber in Hong Kong celebrates Swedish values through art Read More
The Independent Schools Show will be hosting three complimentary events across Asia this December, giving international families the opportunity to meet leading British independent and boarding schools and speak directly …
Independent Schools Show returns to Asia Read More
A 49-year-old Norwegian citizen of Vietnamese origin was sentenced to two years and one month in prison by Bangkok South Criminal Court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for possessing and …
Norwegian man sentenced to two years in Thai prison for methamphetamine Read More
Siamese Cat Café began with an adoption. Lucy, a Siamese cat who had been rescued after being abandoned on the streets of Pattaya, became the first cat in a family …
The Cats Who Inspired Siamese Cat Café Read More
A sunny autumn welcome, a royal carriage procession, a state banquet and a personal connection stretching back generations marked Vietnamese President Tô Lâm’s three-day state visit to Denmark from 19 …
Royal hospitality and family ties mark Vietnamese state visit to Denmark Read More
Danish companies Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Semco Maritime have signed cooperation agreements with Vietnamese energy companies to advance offshore wind development and strengthen international supply chains. The agreements were …
Danish companies expand offshore wind cooperation with Vietnam during state visit Read More
Danish technology company Topsoe has signed a new cooperation agreement with Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo–Phú Mỹ) to expand their longstanding partnership into low-carbon energy and advanced chemical …
Danish Topsoe expands cooperation with Vietnam’s Petrovietnam on green energy technologies Read More
Danish infrastructure investment firm A.P. Moller Capital and Vietnam’s VinaCapital have signed an agreement to explore new investments in transport infrastructure and air cargo logistics, including possible expansion to two …
Danish A.P. Moller Capital and VinaCapital eye expansion at two Vietnamese airports Read More
Vietnam’s new ambassador to Sweden, Pham Thi Kim Hoa, has formally begun her diplomatic mission, pledging to strengthen cooperation in business, technology, education and culture while encouraging the Vietnamese community …
New Vietnamese ambassador to Sweden pledges closer ties with business and community Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined Switzerland and Liechtenstein in signing a free trade agreement with Vietnam, opening the way for lower tariffs and improved market access for Nordic exporters. Norwegian …
Norway and Iceland sign new free trade agreement with Vietnam Read More
Norway’s Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark have agreed to acquire a combined 49 percent stake in a 500-megawatt solar power project in the Philippines. The investment will support one of …
Norwegian and Danish funds invest in major Philippine solar project Read More
Danish business executive Henrik Poulsen, who led Ørsted’s transformation into a global renewable energy company and now chairs Carlsberg, has been appointed to the board of Singapore Airlines. The appointment …
Former Ørsted CEO Henrik Poulsen joins Singapore Airlines board Read More
Swedish healthtech company Encare AB has signed an agreement with the National Cancer Institute of Thailand to introduce a system designed to improve surgical care and patient recovery. The agreement, …
Swedish healthtech company Encare enters Thailand with cancer hospital agreement Read More
Films from Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia will feature at Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden from 28 October to 4 November 2026. The festival opens with Thailand’s …
Asian films at Lund Fantastic Film Festival 2026 – dates and screening times Read More
A Philippine delegation visited Norway from 4 to 9 October 2026 to study Norwegian recycling systems and explore opportunities for cooperation on waste management and the circular economy. The study …
Philippine delegation visits Norwegian recycling companies Read More
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Clyde Haumann on 10 October 2026, at the age of 88. Born on 25 February 1938, Clyde …
In Memory of Clyde Haumann Read More
Finland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Riikka Purra participated in a high-level discussion on global economic resilience in Bangkok on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, alongside the heads of …
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra joins global economic leaders in Bangkok Read More
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson gave a Singaporean dancer an unforgettable moment when she invited him onstage during her performance at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, 10 October 2026. …
Zara Larsson invites Singaporean dancer onstage at F1 concert Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Douyin, China’s popular short-video and e-commerce platform, as part of its efforts to reach consumers through new digital shopping …
IKEA turns to Douyin as it reshapes retail strategy in China Read More
Business Sweden has strengthened its presence in China with additional staff, expanded local expertise and newly renovated offices in Shanghai. The investment is intended to help Swedish companies develop business …
Business Sweden expands operations in Shanghai Read More
A Norwegian television crew was in Thailand last week to film an episode of Forsvunnet (Missing), a TV 2 programme investigating the disappearance of people whose families are still searching …
Norwegian TV crew films mystery in Thailand Read More
Norwegian defence equipment manufacturer H. Henriksen AS will supply mine-clearing technology for the Indonesian Navy’s new unmanned vessels, marking the first export of its HEMLIS system outside Europe. The Norwegian …
Norwegian mine-clearing technology for Indonesian Navy Read More
Norwegian soldiers discovered that Chinese-made rental cars had recorded military movements and security codes during a major defence exercise near Oslo, raising concerns about the security of data collected by …
Chinese-made rental cars recorded Norwegian military exercise Read More
Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas chose an unusual way to travel between two Grand Prix races in Southeast Asia: he cycled nearly 420 kilometres from Malaysia to Singapore. Instead …
Finnish F1 driver Bottas cycles 420 km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is visiting Indonesia and Vietnam this week, accompanied by Finnish companies seeking new business opportunities in digital technology, energy and healthcare. …
Finnish trade minister leads business mission to Indonesia and Vietnam Read More
Queen Suthida of Thailand has completed her first solo flight in a Swedish-built Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, marking a remarkable milestone in her aviation career and highlighting the …
Thai Queen makes history with solo flight in Swedish Gripen fighter jet Read More
Foreign residents applying for Finnish citizenship will face a new citizenship test from March 2027 as Finland introduces stricter requirements for becoming a citizen. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) announced …
Finland to introduce citizenship test for foreign applicants in 2027 Read More
Audiobook platform Audible plans to expand into Indonesia, Denmark, Norway and Finland in 2027, not Sweden, bringing its services to new audiences in Southeast Asia and Northern Europe. Audible is …
Audible to launch in Indonesia and three Nordic countries in 2027 Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is preparing its stores in Denmark to help people during major emergencies, including power outages, flooding and other crises, as European countries strengthen their civil preparedness. …
IKEA stores in Denmark prepare to serve as emergency shelters Read More
Norwegian aquaculture company Nordic Aqua Partners increased its salmon harvest in China by 35 percent in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, as production at its …
Norwegian salmon producer boosts harvest in China by 35% Read More
A Chinese heavy-lift cargo vessel linked to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic gas industry has been observed lingering near Norway’s northern maritime border, raising questions about its movements and destination. The vessel, …
Sanctioned Chinese ship spotted near Norway’s Arctic border Read More
A chance encounter between Danish visitor Strit Bram and a young street musician in Phuket developed into a lasting friendship. Years later, Nene Royal has taken a vintage guitar given …
Danish supporter helped Nene Royal on her journey from Phuket to America’s Got Talent final Read More
A Thai berry picker is recovering in hospital after surviving a rare bear attack while picking cloudberries in northern Sweden. Police launched an overnight search to destroy the bear responsible …
Thai berry picker survives bear attack in northern Sweden Read More
Swedish television producers Christer Björkman and Peter Settman are moving closer to bringing the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia to Bangkok, with Sweden’s public broadcaster SVT now considering broadcasting the …
Eurovision Asia gathers momentum ahead of Bangkok debut Read More
Thousands of Southeast Asians have quietly become an essential part of Greenland’s workforce, but many now face an uncertain future as international attention on the Arctic island continues to intensify. …
Greenland’s Southeast Asian workers face uncertain future Read More
When Chinese Coast Guard vessels recently began patrolling the waters east of Taiwan, many Europeans saw another incident in the long-running tensions across the Taiwan Strait. They should have seen …
Chinese patrols east of Taiwan represent an economic threat for EU Read More
The Economist recently described Beerlao as “probably the most important lager in the world”, echoing Carlsberg’s famous slogan. The newspaper recognised what many visitors to Laos have known for decades: …
Beerlao wins global praise Read More
Vietnamese mobility company Green SM has launched a fully electric taxi service in Copenhagen, making Denmark the company’s first European market and marking the first export of Vietnam’s integrated electric …
Vietnamese taxi model launched in Copenhagen Read More
Norwegian seafood producer Osland is introducing its premium Norwegian Fjord Trout to Malaysian consumers through an exclusive launch at Jaya Grocer’s Seafood Fiesta. The campaign gives Malaysian shoppers an opportunity …
Norwegian fjord trout brand enters Malaysian retail market Read More
One of the most recognisable landmarks of the Scandinavian community in Singapore has been put on the market, as the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission (Sjømannskirken) seeks a buyer for its hilltop …
Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale Read More
The Thai courts are looking for a person with an excellent command of both Norwegian and Thai to assist as a court interpreter in cases involving Norwegian nationals. While English …
Thai court seeks Norwegian–Thai court interpreter Read More
Contrary to popular belief, condominiums in Phuket are now more expensive than villas, according to a 2026 property market index highlighted by Expat Guide Thailand. The findings challenge the common …
Phuket condos cost more than villas, new index shows Read More
Air China will launch a new route connecting Beijing, Copenhagen and Reykjavik on 26 October 2026, creating a direct air link between the Chinese capital and Iceland via Denmark. The …
Air China launches Beijing–Copenhagen–Reykjavik route Read More
Without thousands of Thai berry pickers, there was a fear that the berries would rot in the forest. Now it seems that demand has pushed the prices so high, that …
Finns go picking own berries as the prices go up Read More
Cambodian Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha led a delegation on an official visit to Finland from 27 to 29 July, during which they visited the Finnish weather …
Cambodia looks to Finnish technology to strengthen weather forecasting Read More
Sweden has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Ungerth as its new Defence Attaché to Vietnam, continuing the country’s defence representation and cooperation in Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, …
Sweden appoints new Defence Attaché to Vietnam Read More
Swedish luxury fashion brand Acne Studios has officially entered the Malaysian market with the opening of its first standalone store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, marking another step in the company’s …
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios opens first store in Malaysia Read More
Swedish athlete David Thid, who competes in the 400-metre hurdles — a track event in which runners must clear 10 evenly spaced hurdles while sprinting one lap around the track …
Swedish athlete David Thid switches allegiance to Thailand Read More
Working conditions for Thai berry pickers in Sweden appear to be improving after years of criticism over exploitation, although labour representatives say further reforms are still needed. Thousands of Thai …
Working conditions improve for Thai berry pickers in Sweden, but concerns remain Read More
Vietnam recorded strong export growth to Sweden, Denmark and Norway during the first half of 2026, supported by improved market access under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Vietnamese exports to …
Strong growth in exports from Vietnam to the Nordic countries Read More