Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In a small, idyllic town deep in the mountainous regions of Thailand, where the lush green rainforest meets a laid-back hippie lifestyle, Danish brothers Julius and Carl-Emil Hauge Johansen have …
A month of adventure with Muay Thai in Pai Read More
Renowned Swedish glove manufacturer Hestra officially opened its state-of-the-art facility in Phnom Penh on January 22, 2025. This new factory, situated within the Royal Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, represents …
Hestra opens facility in Phnom Penh Read More
Auto giant Volvo launched a new facility in Singapore on January 22 to support its goal of becoming a fully electric carmaker and a leader in technology. Specifically, the Volvo …
Volvo opens tech hub in Singapore Read More
Danish Crown, the major pork processing company, announced its decision to sell its facility in Pinghu, China. A company spokesperson confirmed the news, stating that the factory “didn’t develop in …
Danish Crown plans to sell Chinese facility Read More
On January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, warmly welcomed H.E. Mrs. Anna …
Thai Parliament President meets with Swedish Ambassador Read More
Norwegian customs officials report a dramatic increase in drug smuggling via postal services in 2024. Authorities encountered more attempts to smuggle narcotics and illegal medications than ever before, including shipments …
Surge in drug smuggling to Norway involves Thailand Read More
A Finnish court hears a human trafficking trial involving 62 Thai berry pickers. This case exposes allegations of exploitative labor practices and poor working conditions in Finland’s berry industry. The …
Finnish trial highlights the exploitation of Thai berry pickers Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines plans to host an online seminar focused on the shipbuilding industry. This initiative, therefore, aims to strengthen the sector in collaboration with the Anti-Red …
Danish Embassy plans online seminar for Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
On January 19, 2025, three Indonesian ministers and several ambassadors including Norway’s participated in a beach cleanup at Kedonganan Beach in Badung District, Bali. This effort aimed to remove plastic …
Ministers and Nordic representatives unite for Bali beach cleanup Read More
The vibrant purple and turquoise vessel, Northern Pathfinder, is ready for its maiden voyage to Norway. It docked at Tanjong Pagar Terminal in Singapore on January 16 and 17. This …
Norwegian CO2 carrier embarks on maiden voyage for carbon capture Read More