Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Volvo Cars reported an operating income of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, down sharply from SEK 4.7 billion in the same quarter last year. The result …
Volvo Cars announces SEK 1.9 billion profit in Q1 and launches cost-saving plan Read More
Swedish-Nigerian Eurodance icon Dr. Alban is set to perform live in Malaysia for the first time this May. The concert will take place at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Friday 17 …
Swedish musician Dr. Alban to perform in Malaysia for the first time Read More
Mr. Pichet Chuamuangphan, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, led on 29 April 2025 a 19-member delegation to meet with Mr. Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the …
Thai Parliamentary Delegation Strengthens Ties with Finland Read More
Denmark and Vietnam brought together experts from relevant Vietnamese and Danish authorities regarding sustainable farming practices, with a special focus on organic agriculture. The format was a webinar held on …
Denmark-Vietnam webinar on organic agriculture Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand has issued a reminder via Facebook that all Danish citizens entering Thailand from Wednesday 1 May 2025 must complete a new Thailand Digital Arrival …
Denmark’s embassy reminds Danes of new Thailand arrival card Read More
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially assumed his role as Finland’s Ambassador to Mongolia. On Monday 21 April 2025, he presented his Letter of Credentials to Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh …
Finnish ambassador presents credentials to president of Mongolia Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) hosted the first NBAS Tech Circle Seminar of 2025 on Wednesday 23 April, focusing on customer-centric innovation and practical strategies for breakthrough solutions. Held …
Norwegian business community explores customer-centric innovation in Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Transportation and the Anti-Red Tape Authority, is set to co-host a virtual seminar titled “Revitalizing Philippine …
Denmark to co-host virtual seminar on revitalizing Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
A webinar held on Wednesday 24 April 2025 highlighted the deepening cooperation between Norway and Vietnam in the fields of marine spatial planning (MSP), ocean governance, and sustainable development. Organised …
Norway and Vietnam strengthen partnership on sustainable ocean governance Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) took part in a high-level networking reception on Tuesday 22 April 2025, highlighting recent progress in green collaboration between Denmark and Malaysia. The …
Denmark and Malaysia strengthen green transition alliance Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) is exploring potential collaboration with Axis Communications, a global leader in network video and security solutions with strong Swedish roots. On Wednesday 23 April …
Thai-Swedish Chamber explores collaboration with Axis Communications in Thailand Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong will hold a special service with baptism on Sunday 27 April, which will also be Margith Pedersen’s last service during her current stay …
Margith Pedersen bids farewell – again – at Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will officially change its royal portrait from Queen Margrethe II to King Frederik X during the upcoming Royal Side Run 2025, held on Saturday …
Danish Church in Singapore to unveil new royal portrait at charity run event Read More
Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand, H.E. Anna Hammargren, met with Thailand’s Minister for Social Development and Human Security, H.E. Varawut Silpa-archa, on Wednesday 23 April 2025, to discuss key social …
Sweden congratulates Thailand on child protection law, strengthens social development ties Read More
Denmark has strengthened its food trade with China through three new export protocols, signed during the visit by Denmark’s Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, to Beijing 21-22 …
Denmark signs new food export deals with China, boosting access for fish, barley and horse feed Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand has appointed Peter Emil Romhild as its new Chairman following the Annual General Meeting held on Monday 31 March 2025. The decision was made at …
Peter Emil Romhild elected Chairman of the Danish Church in Thailand Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association held its 106th Annual General Meeting at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. The meeting was chaired by former Chairman Leo Alexandersen, who …
TNA elects new Chairman and new members of the board Read More
Thai Airways International is reinforcing its role as a key link between the Nordic region and the Asia-Pacific by offering daily direct flights between Bangkok and Oslo, according to the …
Thai Airways boosts Bangkok–Oslo route as Nordic–Asia-Pacific hub, marks 120 years of Thai–Norwegian ties Read More
A 52-year-old Swedish tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Patong, Phuket, on Tuesday 23 April 2025. The man, identified by police only as Mr Pierre, had been …
Swedish man found dead in hotel room in Phuket Read More
A Norwegian man’s Thai wife was seriously injured after being shot by a former monk in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on Tuesday 23 April 2025. The attacker, identified as 48-year-old Pongsakorn …
Norwegian man’s wife shot by former monk in Thailand, attacker kills himself Read More
The Norwegian Training Center (NTC) marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday 24 April 2025 with a conference and celebration at the Peninsula Manila Hotel, highlighting three and a half decades …
Norwegian Training Center celebrates 35 years of maritime excellence in the Philippines Read More
Representatives of the Migrant Workers’ Union of Thailand — led by Coordinator and Educator Oranuch Pholpinyoh, Secretary Maliwan Athanu, and Treasurer Sailom Suwanta — held on March 27, 2025 a …
Berry pickers refute Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin’s claims: Over 4,000 affected, not just 30 Read More
Swedish-Thai actress Praya Lundberg, known internationally for her role in White Lotus, will unveil a new campaign with PETA tomorrow, Thursday 24 April 2025, at the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel in …
Praya Lundberg teams up with PETA to promote pet adoption in Bangkok Read More
Malaysian-Norwegian singer, DJ, and creative director Merete Mei-Jin Noer — previously featured on ScandAsia as Miraculous Mera — has returned to Southeast Asia to film and promote her upcoming single …
Meramanja brings Nordic-Asian rhythm to Malaysia with new single ‘Lari’ Read More
Sweden has pledged USD 12.7 million in humanitarian assistance to support more than a million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar and vulnerable host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. According to the …
Sweden boosts aid to Rohingya refugees Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg is stepping up its efforts in Myanmar’s beer market, where international players are gaining ground amid shifting consumer preferences following the 2021 military coup. According to a …
Carlsberg expands presence in Myanmar beer market Read More
The Chinese leader’s recent tour of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam is seen by a Swedish expert as a diplomatic success for Beijing in the wake of new US tariffs. “The …
Swedish scholar sees Xi’s Southeast Asia tour as win for China’s image as stable partner Read More
On Wednesday 17 April 2025, Danish shipping company Norden and its Chinese partner Baosheng HK celebrated the start of construction on a new multipurpose cargo vessel (MPP) with a ceremonial …
Norden marks construction milestone for new multipurpose vessel in China Read More
At the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025, over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries and regions convened to discuss openness and investment in the Hainan Free …
Norwegian professor highlights business potential of Hainan at Boao Forum Read More
Danish companies are among the early foreign investors expressing serious interest in the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with particular focus on the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, according to …
Danish firms eye Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for investments Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur is looking to hire a new Communication & Branding Officer to help promote Sweden’s innovation, trade, and culture in Malaysia. According to the …
Swedish embassy in Malaysia is hiring communication officer Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has introduced two new interns, Marica and Anette, who recently joined the team. Marica, a marketing major from Hanken School of Economics …
FinnCham Hong Kong welcomes two Finnish interns Read More
Thailand and Denmark reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during the 7th Thai-Danish Political Consultation held in Bangkok on Wednesday 10 April 2025. Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary …
Thailand and Denmark hold 7th political consultation in Bangkok Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) will host its first Tech Circle Seminar of 2025 on Tuesday 23 April, focusing on customer-centric innovation and how companies can embed innovation into …
Norwegian innovators in Singapore to share strategies Read More
Ms. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, delivered the opening remarks at a technical meeting focused on improving access to government e-portals for people …
Norway backs digital inclusion for people with disabilities in Vietnam Read More
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains Read More
As part of Shanghai Climate Week, the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, and Norway are uniting to host “Nordics for Climate Action: Nordic Sustainability Day 2025” on April 23 at Studio …
Nordic Sustainability Day 2025 in Shanghai Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, recently visited Transcom Asia, the largest Swedish company in the country, marking her first official visit to the firm’s Philippine operations. Accompanied by …
Swedish ambassador visits largest Swedish employer in the Philippines Read More
Two Thai-Swedish footballers, Aricha “Siri” Sirichang and Matilda Mårtensson, participated in the Thailand women’s national team training camp held at Jaifah Academy in Lopburi, which concluded on April 2, 2025. …
Swedish female football players on Thai national team Read More
The Danish Embassy in China took part in the EU Culture Street 2025 in Chengdu over the weekend, joining thousands of visitors in celebrating European culture and values. At the …
Denmark showcases green lifestyle and cycling culture at EU Culture Street in Chengdu Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, has underlined the importance of placing social responsibility at the core of sustainable business practices during a recent seminar in Hanoi on environmental, …
Sweden highlights social responsibility in ESG at Vietnam seminar Read More
A Swedish academic has quietly become one of the world’s most prolific contributors to Wikipedia — not in his native language, but in Cebuano, a regional language in the Philippines. …
Swedish man boosts Cebuano Wikipedia with millions of AI-generated articles Read More
A man has been detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on members of the Uyghur community on behalf of Chinese intelligence services, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority. On …
Man detained in Sweden suspected of spying on Uyghurs for China Read More
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace Read More
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has suspended the import of poultry meat and products, including eggs, from Vesthimmerland Municipality in Denmark following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after bird flu outbreak Read More
The Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule includes expanded service on several Asian routes, including daily flights to Tokyo and increased frequencies to Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai. The airline has announced plans for …
Finnair’s summer expansion to Asia clouded by pilot shortage Read More
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the European Union to join China in resisting what he termed “unilateral acts of bullying,” a clear reference to the escalating tariffs imposed …
Xi Jinping to EU: Let’s face “unilateral acts of bullying” together Read More