Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A delegation of Nordic buyers will attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnamese producers seek to expand their presence in Nordic food markets. Vietnam International …
Nordic food buyers return to Vietnam sourcing fair Read More
Norway’s public transport authority Ruter has completed an extensive cybersecurity assessment of two electric buses, concluding that while there is no evidence of surveillance through onboard cameras, remotely connected vehicle …
Oslo transit authority tests cyber risks in Chinese electric buses Read More
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the energy transition, sustainable fisheries, forestry and climate action following a meeting between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of …
Indonesia, Norway expand cooperation on energy transition and forestry Read More
Sweden has formally acceded to the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), marking a new milestone in its engagement with Southeast Asia. The accession was signed in Manila on …
Sweden joins ASEAN friendship treaty during Manila visit Read More
The Nordic business community in the Philippines is preparing for the return of Viking Party Manila, which will take place on 12 September 2026 at the Dusit Thani Manila. Organised …
Viking Party Manila returns on 12 September Read More
Bangladesh has launched a new eco-tourism vessel powered by Swedish thin-film solar technology in a project that also marks the expansion of Swedish solar company Midsummer into the Bangladeshi market …
Swedish solar technology powers Bangladesh’s newest eco-tourism vessel Read More
The outlook among Danish companies operating in China has improved significantly, according to the latest Danish Business Outlook on China (DBOC) Index for the first half of 2026. The index …
Danish business confidence in China reaches highest level since 2023 Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has introduced its board for 2026, headed by newly elected President Sarah Katz, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 March. Katz, …
Sarah Katz takes over as President of DABS Singapore Read More
The Danish church community in Singapore has received a major financial boost with donations totalling DKK 1.125 million from the Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond and Jens og Margrethe Withs Fond …
Danish Church in Singapore secures DKK 1.125 million for parsonage renovation Read More
IKEA Thailand and Midsummer Siam have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways of making renewable energy solutions more accessible to consumers in Thailand. The agreement was signed during …
Swedish firms team up to bring solar technology closer to Thai consumers Read More
Thailand has entered a period of mourning following the announcement that Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on 11 June at the age of 47. The Princess had …
Thailand enters mourning following death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Read More
“Why Sweden?” That was the question posed by H.E. Mrs. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, as she opened The Wood Solution Thailand Forum 2026 in Bangkok on …
Thailand and Sweden deepen cooperation on sustainable timber industry at Bangkok forum Read More
I attended The Wood Solution Thailand Forum in Bangkok this week expecting to learn about forestry, timber construction and climate solutions. Instead, I found myself reflecting on something else entirely. Sweden. …
How Sweden started a Thai movement Read More
The 6th Sweden–Thailand Sustainable Development Forum brought together government officials, business leaders, academics and sustainability experts in Bangkok on 29 May 2026 to discuss how international cooperation can help Thailand …
Sweden and Thailand strengthen climate cooperation at sustainability forum Read More
The first industrial delegation from the Nordic region organised by the Thailand Board of Investment office in Stockholm, ended its official week-long programme in Thailand yesterday, Friday 15 May 2026. …
BOI Stockholm concludes first Nordic industrial delegation to Thailand Read More
A delegation of Nordic companies will this week take part in a coordinated industrial mission to Thailand organised by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) office in Stockholm in connection …
Thailand’s BOI office in Stockholm expands Nordic industrial outreach Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok on Friday celebrated the launch of the new publication “Nature Plan for the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand” at a small book launch event …
Royal Danish Embassy publishes ‘Nature Plan for the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand’ Read More
A Danish, Dutch and Thai partnership is expanding wind turbine repair operations across Asia, following a new agreement to roll out mobile repair technology in up to 12 countries. The …
Danish, Dutch and Thai companies expand wind turbine repair operations across Asia Read More
Peter Kristian Vind, a Danish long time resident of Thailand, passed away in Thailand on 8 April 2026 at the age of 64. The news was shared by his friend …
Peter Vind passed away Read More
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida are scheduled to pay an official visit to Sweden from 29 April to 2 May 2026, according to a Thai-language announcement circulating in …
Thailand’s King and Queen to pay official visit to Sweden Read More
When your day includes deep tillage, heavy haulage, or long hours on mixed terrain, the right tractor is the one that can hold pull without guzzling fuel or overheating. Mahindra …
New Mahindra NOVO tractors built for long hours and tough terrain Read More
Thailand wants more tourists. It wants them to stay longer. It says so repeatedly. The official policy reflects this ambition. Nordic travellers, like many others, are now granted 60 days …
Thailand’s visa confusion risks pushing long-stay visitors elsewhere Read More
Southeast Asia continues to attract Nordic travellers seeking longer stays, whether for winter escapes, remote work or semi-retirement. However, visa rules across the region have changed significantly in recent years, …
Thailand vs Malaysia vs Vietnam: Where is it easiest for Nordic expats to stay long-term? Read More
Former Swedish Ambassador Harald Sandberg, with postings in a.o. Jakarta, Seoul and New Delhi, has argued that Sweden’s current development aid system has failed and should be radically restructured. In a …
Ambassador Sandberg: Shut down Sida Read More
A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …
Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised Read More
A new book has been published in Iceland that aims at helping foreigners in the country better integrate into Icelandic society. Titled “Handan dalanna” (Beyond the Valleys), the book focuses …
New Icelandic book offers cultural guide for foreigners Read More
The Danish former missionary Peder M. Jørgensen passed away in the early morning hours of Monday 2 February 2026. “The past few weeks have been especially challenging, as he endured …
Peder M. Jørgensen has passed away Read More
Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …
Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media Read More
Vietnam values its long-standing friendship with Sweden and welcomes increased Swedish investment, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a meeting in Hanoi with Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Johan Ndisi …
Vietnam welcomes planned Swedish circular textile investment Read More
Norwegian and Swedish recycling technology companies will play a central role in Singapore’s new nationwide Beverage Container Return Scheme, which launches on 1 April and is expected to handle more …
Nordic recycling technology powers Singapore’s bottle return system Read More
A Sweden-based non-profit organisation has urged the European Union to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 Hong Kong government and Hong Kong Police Force representatives over alleged human …
Sweden-based NGO urges EU sanctions against Hong Kong officials over protest abuses Read More
An Asian pop-up food market will return to Kolding in early February, offering local residents access to Asian groceries and kitchenware usually found only in Denmark’s larger cities. AsiaTorvet, a …
Asian food pop-up market returns to Kolding in Denmark early February Read More
The Thailand and Nordic countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) is a relatively new Thai embassy-based initiative that aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as innovation, sustainability and green transition between …
A Nordic-Thai innovation unit is exploring new possibilities of embassy cooperation Read More
A Danish-backed offshore wind development in the Philippines is aiming to begin commercial operations in 2028, as the project moves through early-stage preparations ahead of a planned renewable energy auction …
Danish-led offshore wind project in the Philippines targets opening in 2028 Read More
Much of the diplomatic, trade and institutional activity between the Nordic countries, the EU and parts of Asia during the past tumultuous year has been business as usual. But given …
The EU-US aliance is irreversibly damaged Read More
Hong Kong has used a series of Year of the Horse receptions in Sweden and Norway to highlight new trade and investment opportunities between the Nordic region and Asia. The …
Hong Kong uses Year of the Horse events to promote trade ties with Sweden and Norway Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has arrived in Beijing for an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. According to …
Finnish prime minister arrives in Beijing for four-day visit to China Read More
Greenland has emerged as the focal point in rising geopolitical tensions between the United States, Europe, Russia and China. As Washington and NATO allies prepare for talks on Arctic security, …
Greenland at centre of Arctic tensions: China watches fallout Read More
Thai immigration police, working with several agencies and representatives of the Finnish Embassy, have rescued an 11-year-old Finnish girl from a house in Sa Kaeo province after authorities were alerted …
Finnish girl rescued in Sa Kaeo in Thailand: Finland confirms consular case Read More
Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …
Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline Read More
Singapore-based offshore engineering group Seatrium and Norwegian contractor Aibel have both filed arbitration proceedings over disputes related to their consortium agreement for the DolWin 5 offshore converter platform in the …
Seatrium and Aibel enter arbitration over North Sea offshore wind platform Read More
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines will relaunch a direct route between Beijing and Helsinki from 29 March 2026, restoring a connection that was removed five years ago amid pandemic disruptions …
China Southern Airlines to relaunch Beijing–Helsinki route after five-year break Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will pay an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, where he is scheduled to meet the country’s top leadership in Beijing. According …
Finnish prime minister to meet Chinese leadership during Beijing visit Read More
Telenor has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Thailand’s leading telecom operator True Corporation, ending a 25-year presence in the Thai market. According to a stock …
Telenor to exit Thailand after 25 years, selling True stake for about NOK 39 billion Read More
Practical scam rules for all staff: Never believe it’s me (or any manager) if I ask for passwords, codes, or urgent payments. I do not ask for passwords, MFA codes, …
Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam Read More
Norwegian authorities have expelled 12 foreign nationals from Malaysia and China over the past three months as part of a wider crackdown on illegal Northern Lights tourism in northern Norway, …
Norway expels Malaysian and Chinese nationals in crackdown on illegal Northern Lights tours Read More
Söderberg & Partners has announced that ANE Services AS is being fully integrated into the group’s Global Mobility unit, according to a press release issued on 6 January 2026. Söderberg …
Söderberg & Partners integrates ANE Services AS into Global Mobility unit Read More
Novo Nordisk said China’s Supreme People’s Court has upheld the validity of its semaglutide compound patent, according to a company statement issued on Saturday. China’s Supreme People’s Court thereby confirmed …
Novo Nordisk says China court upholds its semaglutide patent Read More
Chinese shipping group COSCO SHIPPING Specialised Carriers has added Thailand to its European export network for Chinese car brands, linking manufacturing in Southeast Asia directly with markets in Europe and …
First export from Changan’s factory in Thailand to Norway Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More