Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Fastelavn is a very Danish thing. Danes are by nature very childish and fastelavn is a great childish event where parents dress up their children and themselves as pirates, fairies, …
Fastelavn in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) successfully hosted the “Brand Norway in Thailand – Norwegian Sustainability Business Ethics” roundtable on 27 February 2025 at the Amari Bangkok Hotel, bringing together …
Brand Norway roundtable highlights sustainability collaboration between Norway and Thailand Read More
Thai massage is no longer eligible for reimbursement under Sweden’s tax-deductible wellness benefit (friskvårdsbidrag), following a decision by Epassi, one of the country’s major wellness allowance providers. The move means …
Thai massage removed from Swedish wellness benefits system Read More
A 22-year-old Swedish expatriate in Singapore has expressed surprise at the number of locals considering emigration, despite the city-state’s high standard of living. His comments have sparked discussion online about …
Swedish expatriate in Singapore puzzled why locals want to leave the country Read More
On the night of February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, a 22-year-old Danish national named Daniel was found with multiple stab wounds on Chalerm Phrakiet Road in Nongprue, Bang …
Danish man stabbed in Pattaya Read More
Reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, is the main attr5action in an exclusive Meet & Greet with Miss Universe event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at MGI Hall, Bravo …
Danish Miss Universe in upcoming Meet & Greet event in Bangkok Read More
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya, Thailand, where a 26-year-old Thai woman, Sureethip, was found dead in her condominium. The woman was discovered by her Swedish boyfriend, who was seen …
Swedish man finds Thai girfriend after suicide Read More
Denmark will be the President of the United Nations Security Council for one month starting from 1. March 2025. This presidency comes as part of Denmark’s two-year term as a …
Denmark becomees President of UN Security Council for one month Read More
International Media Support (IMS) conducted in February a training program for dozens of journalists from across Southeast Asia, focusing on the application of constructive journalism in their coverage of climate and environmental …
Southeast Asian journalists trained with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a crucial challenge due to new European Union (EU) sustainability regulations set to take effect in 2026. According to Nation Thailand, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability …
Thai hotels face EU sustainability challenge to remain on OTA’s Read More
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries Read More
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia. This endorsement aligns with Sweden’s active participation in …
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Read More
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Ukraine, emphasizing the broader implications of Russia’s aggression for the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as the rest of …
Sweden, EU backup Ukraine after meeting with Trump Read More
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral relations with Sweden. During a meeting at Malacañang Palace, Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry conveyed that Sweden considers the Philippines …
Philippines President Marcos Jr. wants to strengthen relations with Sweden Read More
Taiwan and Finland have signed a new aviation services agreement, allowing for direct flights between the two countries. The agreement, signed on Wednesday 28 February 2025, allows each side to …
Taiwan-Finland aviation agreement signed Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
China Daily, a media outlet widely regarded as a mouthpiece of the Chinese government, published on 28 February 2025 an editorial urging Europe to adopt an independent foreign policy and …
China urges Europe to distance itself from US and strengthen ties with China Read More
Thailand is experiencing a surge in popularity among Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian travelers, with bookings through leading tour operator TUI rising by 20% this winter compared to last year. Looking …
Thailand’s popularity soars: TV series fuels tourism surge among Nordic travelers Read More A recent investigation by Swedish Radio has uncovered that several Thai massage parlours associated with sexual services are listed on Epassi, a digital platform widely used in Sweden for wellness …
Thai massage parlours in Sweden accept wellness allowance to be used for sexual services Read More
Meat producer Danish Crown said on Thursday it had closed its factory in Pinghu in eastern China, resulting in the layoff of 112 employees. The facility, established in 2019 near …
Danish Crown shuts Pingdu plant and lays off staff Read More
Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2025. Surprisingly short time but nevertheless a milestone that underscores the strong and evolving relationship between the two nations. Since …
New Ambassador reflects on Singapore-Denmark anniversary Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has commemorated the historical ties between Thailand and Norway with an anointing ceremony for a statue of Norwegian explorer and naturalist Carl Bock. …
Thailand honors Norwegian explorer Carl Bock with statue anointing Read More
Danish ambassador to Cambodia, Danny Annan, met with Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and first vice president of the Cambodia Development Council, Sun Chanthol, on Tuesday 25 February 2025, to discuss …
Danish Ambassador discusses maritime infrastructure with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Read More
A Swedish parliamentary delegation recently visited Malaysia as part of a diplomatic initiative to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen their understanding of the country’s political and social landscape. The delegation …
Swedish Parliamentary Delegation Visits Malaysia for Bilateral Discussions Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to Thailand, Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, on Monday 24 February 2025 to discuss cooperation on waste-to-energy, water purification, digital technology, and education. The meeting at …
Bangkok Governor meets Finnish Ambassador to discuss sustainability and education Read More
The Senate Committee on Education, Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, led by Chairman Mr. Kamol Rodklai, was on 24 February 2025 invited by H.E. Mrs. Eva Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, Ambassador …
Senate Committee on Education had dinner with Finnish Ambassador Read More
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often referred to as the “doomsday” vault, has recently received over 14,000 new seed samples, including rice seeds from Thailand. This facility, located deep within …
Thai rice now deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will tomorrow 27 February 2025 close off a short section of Highway 4287 in Songkhla province in order to test the ability of …
Thai Airforce tests landing of Gripen fighter jests on a regular highway Read More
A Swedish tourist who had been missing since Friday 21 February was on 25 February 2025 found dead in a forest near his resort in Pai, Mae Hong Son province. …
Swedish tourist found dead in Pai forest, suspected fall off cliff Read More
Timothy Pilotti is a Swedish actor who has dedicated his career to bridging cultures through Peking Opera, an art form that has fascinated him since childhood. His passion, rooted in …
Swedish actor promotes Peking Opera to young audiences Read More
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling on Chinese authorities to provide information on the whereabouts of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, who has been missing for years after being sentenced to …
RSF demands answers on missing Swedish publisher Gui Minhai Read More
A new guide published by human rights organization Safeguard Defenders aims to help families and friends of foreigners detained in China navigate the country’s opaque legal system. The guide, titled …
New guide warns of risks for foreigners detained in China Read More
A Norwegian tourist has been deported from Bali after attempting to climb Mount Agung without a guide, violating local regulations, Jakarta Globe reports. The 41-year-old, identified as BG, was apprehended …
Norwegian tourist deported from Bali for violating Mount Agung hiking rules Read More
Professor Zhu Min from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) in Beijing has been elected as a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, according to …
Chinese paleontologist elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Read More
Norwegian Offshore Rental (NOR), a prominent provider of offshore equipment rental services, announced earlier this year its strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market through the acquisition of Clockwise Subsea. …
Norwegian Offshore Rental Expands into Asia-Pacific with Acquisition of Clockwise Subsea Read More
The Danish Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad recently announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024, recording an increase in revenue to RM2.4 billion and a rise in …
Carlsberg Malaysia Reports RM337 Million Net Profit – but declining sales in Singapore Read More
Norwegian news outlet Dagbladet has published on 23 February 2025 an article about Swedish footballer Kevin Lidin, whose career took an unexpected turn after injuries derailed his professional ambitions. Once …
Swedish footballer’s surprising new life in Thailand Read More
Indonesia is exploring opportunities to procure waste management technology from Denmark and Norway, according to the country’s Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. The ministry’s deputy for environmental and …
Indonesia seeks funding for Danish and Norwegian waste management technology Read More
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia Read More
A delegation from Sarawak visited Norway last week to explore innovative urban planning strategies in Oslo and Bergen that could be applied to the development of Kapit. Kapit is a …
Sarawak delegation visits Norway to study urban planning Read More
Singaporean chef Mathew Leong, the executive chef of Norway’s three-Michelin-starred Re-Naa, recently brought his expertise back home with a five-day pop-up dining experience titled “A Nordic Expedition.” Held at Dusk …
Singaporean Chef Mathew Leong brings Nordic cuisine to Singapore with exclusive pop-up event Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new direct route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), set to begin on Sunday 26 October 2025. This marks the …
Norse Atlantic launches direct flights to Thailand Read More
Shanghai is set to unveil a new cultural landmark, the Shanghai West Bund Theater, designed by the renowned Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL). Located along the Huangpu River …
Danish and Norwegian designed cultural landmarks to open in Shanghai Read More
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste is now ready to serve the marine industry with renewable diesel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials, after a successful first delivery of the fuel …
Finnish Neste ready to deliver its renewable diesel in Singapore Read More
Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Production has acquired 100% of the shares in Stella Maris CCS from UK floater company Altera Infrastructure. Stella Maris specializes in carbon capture and …
Yinson Production strengthens carbon capture presence with Norwegian acquisition Read More
Swedish businessman Gösta Lindbäck, 75, has passed away following a tragic drowning accident in Thailand, where he was on an extended vacation. According to reports from Swedish media, Lindbäck had …
Swedish businessman Gösta Lindbäck dies in drowning accident in Thailand Read More
Norwegian apparel brand Helly Hansen has been sold to American company Kontoor Brands, known for owning Wrangler and Lee, for approximately $900 million (around 10 billion NOK). Most of Helly …
Norwegian Helly Hansen acquired by Kontoor Brands for $900 Million Read More
Danish carbon reduction technology leader Topsoe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based FatHopes Energy to assess the feasibility of developing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery in …
Danish Topsoe signs agreement with FatHopes Energy to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Malaysia Read More
Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and former Danish diplomat, has released a new book titled “The Battle for Taiwan,” analyzing Taiwan’s geopolitical significance and current …
Danish Security Expert: Taiwan needs enhanced defense preparedness Read More