Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is preparing for two major celebrations this year – its 40th anniversary on 13 September 2025 and the beloved annual Christmas bazaar on 29–30 …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore calls for volunteers ahead of 40th anniversary and Christmas bazaar Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila has issued a weather advisory urging Swedish citizens in the Philippines to stay updated on local weather developments due to current rough conditions and …
Swedish embassy in Manila issues weather advisory for citizens in the Philippines Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark has met with key Danish and Philippine agencies to address the future of Filipino au pairs in the country. The meeting, held on Monday 21 …
Philippine Embassy discusses future of Filipino au pairs in Denmark Read More
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
Danish universities have begun rejecting research applicants from China if background checks suggest they may pose a security risk. At Aarhus University, all applicants with not only Chinese citizenship …
Danish universities reject Chinese researchers over espionage concerns Read More
Thailand and Finland are moving forward with educational collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between the two countries’ education ministries. On Tuesday 15 July 2025, the …
Thailand and Finland advance educational collaboration with new joint projects Read More
On Tuesday 15 July 2025, Danish Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Danny Annan, paid a courtesy call on Senate President Mr. Mongkol Surasajja at the Thai Parliament. Ambassador Annan was accompanied …
Danish ambassador meets Thai Senate president Read More
Officials from the Royal Norwegian Embassy visited Roots of Health (ROH) in Puerto Princesa on June 15 to 16 to learn more about the organization’s expanding work in adolescent reproductive …
Norwegian diplomats visit Palawan NGO tackling teen pregnancy, explore deeper partnership on HIV Read More
The 15-year-old Danish warmblood gelding Fredensdals Fountain has been sold to Malaysia as a schoolmaster and potential competitor for the 2026 Asian Games. Bred by Linda Falensteen and Martin Strange, …
Danish Grand Prix horse sold to Malaysia for Asian Games training Read More
Thai police are searching for a woman seen on security footage entering the condominium of a Swedish man found dead in South Pattaya on Thursday 17 July 2025. The man, …
Swedish man found dead in Pattaya condo – police seek woman seen on CCTV Read More
Indonesia and the European Union have reached a political agreement to finalise their long-awaited free trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), by September 2025. The breakthrough was announced …
Indonesia and EU edge closer to trade pact under pressure from US tariffs Read More
An article by Thai business platform ลงทุนแมน, recently shared by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, sheds light on what drives the international success of Nordic companies—despite their countries’ small populations …
Why Nordic companies go global from day one Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) will host its annual Nordic-Philippine Business Awards on Wednesday 6 August 2025, bringing together partners and leaders to celebrate innovation and …
Nordic-Philippine Business Awards to spotlight excellence and new leadership Read More
Vietnam is currently celebrating Finnish literary culture with a special focus on the beloved Moomin characters, as part of Finnish Literature Week taking place in Hanoi from 11 to 20 …
Vietnam celebrates 80 years of Moomins during Finnish Literature Week Read More
On Monday 14 July 2025, Finland and the Philippines celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, first established in 1955 — the same year Finland joined the United Nations. In an …
Finland and the Philippines mark 70 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Business Today Malaysia on Saturday 12 July 2025 published an exclusive interview with Sweden’s Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Niklas Wiberg. While the ambassador did not announce any new agreements …
Swedish ambassador to Malaysia featured in Business Today interview Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has officially launched its once-weekly injectable weight management drug, Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4mg), in Singapore. The treatment received regulatory approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority on …
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in Singapore for weight management Read More
Finnair will operate its flights according to the normal schedule as strikes announced for 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July have been cancelled. The settlement of a dispute between …
Finnair: No strikes – flights as usual Read More
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat Read More
Team Sweden will once again host a national pavilion at ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s leading sustainability conference and expo, taking place on 11–12 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention …
Sweden to showcase sustainability innovations at ReThink HK 2025 Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced that its annual Crayfish Party, co-hosted with SwedCham, will take place on Thursday 19 September 2025. The event promises an …
FinnCham and SwedCham to host annual Crayfish Party in Hong Kong Read More
The Finnish, Swedish and Danish chambers of commerce in Hong Kong are teaming up for a casual Nordic Summer Picnic on Wednesday 23 July 2025. The relaxed get-together will take …
Nordic chambers invite to summer picnic in Hong Kong Read More
A Team Sweden delegation led by Ambassador Anna Ferry and Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk visited Tetra Pak Philippines this week to explore the company’s role in advancing food security and …
Swedish delegation visits Tetra Pak Philippines to discuss sustainable packaging Read More
Denmark showcased its agri-food technology and livestock expertise at IndoLivestock 2025, held from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The Danish pavilion featured seven leading companies in …
Denmark promoted livestock innovation at IndoLivestock 2025 in Surabaya Read More
Denmark hosted the yearly Political Consultations with Vietnam in Copenhagen this week, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The consultations were led by Danish …
Vietnam and Denmark held political consultations in Copenhagen Read More
Thailand has been ranked the safest holiday destination in the world, according to a new analysis by UK-based long-haul travel specialists Travelbag. The ranking is based on safety perceptions and …
Thailand ranked safest holiday destination in the world – Singapore leads in ASEAN Read More
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has announced a new 800-million-yuan (approximately USD 111.9 million) investment to expand its quality-control laboratory in Tianjin, China. The memorandum of cooperation was signed …
Novo Nordisk invests USD 111.9 million to expand Tianjin facility Read More
A trilateral meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur involving the ASEAN Chair Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of …
Trilateral meeting between Norway, Malaysia, and ASEAN Secretariat held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced direct flights from both Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, Thailand, starting this December. The Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline will operate one weekly flight from each …
Norse Atlantic to launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket Read More
Swedish Muay Thai fighter Johanna Persson will make her promotional debut in ONE Championship on Friday 11 July 2025, headlining ONE Fight Night 33 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. In …
Sweden’s Johanna Persson to challenge for ONE Muay Thai World Title in Bangkok Read More
A 41-year-old Swedish man and a 32-year-old Thai woman were arrested in Phuket on Saturday 6 July 2025 for allegedly dealing cocaine, according to a statement from Patong Police and …
Swedish man and Thai woman arrested for cocaine dealing in Phuket Read More Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Manchester and Bangkok starting Wednesday 26 November 2025. The route, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, …
Norse Atlantic to launch first-ever non-stop Manchester–Bangkok route Read More
Following the premiere of season two of Paradise for Men on DR1, viewers were invited to an online chat with Henning Hedegaard — one of the main participants in the …
ScandAsia editor joins live chat on love, culture, and life in Thailand Read More
The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. …
Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation …
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation Read More
The province of Bataan in the Philippines is stepping up its cancer care services through a growing partnership with Sweden, under a health cooperation agreement signed in October 2024. The …
Sweden supports cancer care upgrade in Bataan, Philippines Read More
Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak has inaugurated a major expansion of its aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City, increasing total investment in the facility to EUR217 million. The …
Tetra Pak expands packaging plant in Vietnam with EUR217 million investment Read More
Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos represented Finland at the Renewable Energy Asia (REA) Conference in Bangkok, where she addressed the Plenary Session on Finland’s path toward a carbon-free future. In her speech, …
Finland promotes digital innovation for carbon neutrality at Renewable Energy Asia 2025 Read More
Only 89 Thai berry pickers have been granted permits to work in Sweden this season—down from more than 5,000 two years ago. The drastic cut has sparked alarm within Sweden’s …
Thai berry pickers protest in Bangkok as Sweden slashes seasonal visas Read More
For the 13th consecutive year, Sundsvall in northern Sweden is hosting the Thai Festival – a celebration of Thai culture through food, performances, and sports. The event takes place from …
Thai festival brings authentic food and culture to Sundsvall Read More
Air France-KLM has announced plans to raise its ownership in Scandinavian airline SAS from 19.9 percent to 60.5 percent, further consolidating its influence in European aviation. The Franco-Dutch airline group …
Air France-KLM to take majority stake in SAS and expand long-haul routes from Copenhagen Read More
A 19-year-old Filipino man has been sentenced to one year in prison and expelled from Denmark for his role in a series of violent crimes against prostitutes in Aarhus. The …
Filipino man expelled from Denmark in rape and robbery case Read More
The Filipino community in Denmark is gearing up for the third annual Philippine Cultural Day, taking place on Saturday 5 July 2025 at Rådhuspladsen in the heart of Copenhagen. …
Third Philippine Cultural Day set for 5 July in Copenhagen Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark, in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in London and the local Filipino community, conducted a consular outreach program in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday …
Philippine Embassy brings consular services to Filipino community in Greenland Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen held a community discussion on Tuesday 24 June 2025 to raise awareness about the West Philippine Sea issue and the importance of international maritime law. …
Philippine Embassy in Denmark hosts briefing on West Philippine Sea Read More
Renowned Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen has announced his relocation to Guangdong, China, marking what he describes as a new chapter in his decades-long engagement with the country’s evolving creative …
Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen moves to Guangdong Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association has officially opened registration for its annual Crayfish Party, which will take place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at The Landmark Ballroom in Bangkok. Known for …
Thai-Nordic Crayfish Party returns on 20 September with early bird rates now open Read More
On Monday 1 July, Denmark officially took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, succeeding Poland. In Beijing, the transition was marked with a symbolic …
Denmark assumes EU Council Presidency with symbolic handover in Beijing Read More
A newly published survey by Copenhagen Capacity sheds light on why some internationals choose to stay longer in Denmark than planned — while others leave earlier. The *Expat Survey 2025*, …
New survey reveals why internationals leave or stay in Denmark Read More
ISS Facility Services Singapore, part of the Danish-founded ISS Group, has received extensive coverage by CNA for its ongoing transformation toward sustainability-focused facility services. As Singapore’s largest facility services provider, …
Danish firm ISS Singapore focus on sustainable reskilling Read More