Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On December 8 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the much-anticipated Danish Christmas Bazaar will take place at Gaysorn Urban Resort on the 19th floor, easily accessible via BTS Chit …
Community invited to Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok on December 8 Read More
Victoria Kjær Theilvig, crowned Miss Universe 2024, has officially arrived in Thailand, where she is engaging with the local culture and expressing appreciation for the warm welcome from her fans. …
Victoria Kjær Theilvig visits Thailand as Miss Universe 2024 Read More
Concerns are mounting as investigations reveal that several Danish pension funds have significant stakes in PDD Holdings, the parent company of the controversial Chinese online shopping platform, Temu. The platform …
Danish pension funds has invested in controversial Temu Read More
Finnish artist Jaakko Niemelä is showcasing his first exhibition in Vietnam, titled “Models of Disintegration,” at the APD Centre for Art Patronage and Development in Hà Nội. The exhibition features a …
Finnish artist Jaakko Niemelä holds first exhibition in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Yangon recently shared a significant health success story through its support in Myanmar. U Aung Aung, a carpenter from Hpapun, Karen State, Myanmar fully recovered …
Swedish support helps tuberculosis patient in Myanmar recover Read More
A former high-ranking Danish official has received a six-month prison sentence after being found guilty of multiple instances of domestic violence against his Chinese wife and children. The 61-year-old man …
Former Danish Official sentenced for years of domestic violence against Chinese wife and kids Read More
Three more people allegedly linked to the Laos methanol poisonings that killed two Danish tourists were arrested. Following the tragic methanol poisoning incident that struck a group of tourists in …
New developments in Laos: Three more arrested following methanol poisoning incident Read More
As the festive season approaches, the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Singapore have embraced the holiday spirit by decorating traditional Christmas trees at Gardens by the Bay. This annual tradition …
Nordic Embassies celebrate Christmas cheer at exhibition in Singapore Read More
On November 30, Her Majesty Queen Suthida visited the “2024 Bangkok World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool” held at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena. The event, hosted by the …
Thailand’s Queen visited Para Ice Hockey Championships featuring Finnish team Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a leading Danish offshore wind power developer, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to advance renewable energy initiatives. Stuart Livesey, CEO …
Danish CIP partners ready to collaborate with Vietnamese SOEs in Offshore Wind Development Read More
The tragic deaths of two young Danish women, Freja Vennervald Sørensen and Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, sent shockwaves through Scandinavia and the traveling community, prompting their families to issue urgent warnings …
Freja Vennervald Sørensen’s father: My daughter’s death should not be in vain Read More
China has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the affected countries to investigate the recent damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard …
After Swedish appeal: China will collaborate in cable damage investigation Read More
In response to the tragic deaths of six tourists linked to suspected methanol poisoning, Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky. The decision …
Methanol poisoning: Laos bans sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and whisky Read More
Vietnam has imported more than 24,000 metric tons of Norwegian salmon in the first ten months of 2024, establishing itself as one of Norway’s largest seafood markets in Southeast Asia. …
Vietnam imports over 24,000 tonnes of Norwegian salmon in 10 months Read More
Vietnamese and Danish architects and experts gathered in Hanoi on November 28, 2024. They met to exchange knowledge and strategies about urban green transition during a dialogue titled “Greener Together …
Vietnam and Denmark exchange knowledge about urban green transition Read More
The Finnish Customs Authority has made a troubling discovery of banned titanium dioxide (E171) in candy imported from China. This substance, which the EU prohibited in food products for the …
Finnish customs finds banned additives in imported Candy from China Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently celebrated a significant event with the naming ceremony for the A.P. Møller, one of the world’s largest methanol-powered container ships. The vessel arrived …
Maersk launches one of the world’s largest methanol-powered container ships with naming ceremony in Singapore Read More Sweden has officially requested assistance from China to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent breaks of two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced this …
Sweden’s PM ask China for help in investigation of cable breaks Read More
In a distressing turn of events, six tourists have lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, sending shockwaves through the travel community. The experienced Danish travel agency, …
Danish travel agency shocked by Laos methanol scandal Read More
Vietnam is significantly improving its weather forecasting capabilities through a partnership with Finland. This collaboration focuses on modernizing the country’s meteorological and hydrological systems, which are crucial for predicting and …
Vietnam improves weather forecasts with help from Finland Read More
The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 is under increasing scrutiny following reports of its suspicious maneuvers over three crucial cables connecting Sweden and Denmark. On November 7, 2024, the …
Yi Peng 3 suspected of trying to sabotage cables between Sweden and Denmark Read More
Kjeld Wetlesen, a Danish resident in Thailand suffering from Parkinson’s disease, struggles with severe financial difficulties after Udbetaling Danmark mistakenly stopped his pension payments, believing he had passed away. The …
Danish resident in Thailand faces pension crisis after being declared dead Read More
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is striving to increase capacity for its blockbuster medications, Ozempic and Wegovy. To ramp up production, Novo Nordisk will focus on hiring outside of Denmark, …
Novo Nordisk expands footprint in China with recruitment shift Read More
Anne-Sofie was one of the danish girls that tragically died in Laos. Her parents, Anne-Marie and Didier have been talking to TV2 about their experience and to warn others. The …
Anne-Sofie’s parents warn others about Vang Vieng, Laos Read More The vibrant town of Vang Vieng, renowned for its stunning landscapes and adventurous spirit, has become the focal point of a tragic narrative surrounding the deaths of two young Danish …
Belgian friend to danish girls that died in Laos shares his story Read More
Hemming Van Hemming Van is a man of many titles: the spring roll heir, a second-generation immigrant, a businessman, and Hero of the Year in Funen. However, becoming the successor …
Hemming Van: From Daloon in Nyborg to coconut plantation in Thailand Read More
In a tense diplomatic situation, China holds the decisive role in determining the fate of the Yi Peng 3, a vessel currently anchored in the Kattegat and monitored by Danish, …
Diplomatic tensions erupt over Yi Peng 3 in Kattegat Read More
In a significant development, authorities have officially closed the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos, where two Danish girls tragically lost their lives among 4 other western tourists. This closure comes …
Police close hostel in Laos where the danish girls died Read More
Last week, Swedish Queen Silvia canceled an official state visit to Singapore due to health concerns. The Swedish royal family has now provided an update on the 80-year-old queen’s condition …
Swedish Queen feeling better after cancelling Singapore visit due to illness Read More
Vang Vieng, once hailed as a vibrant party destination, now resembles a ghost town as the shadows of recent tragedies loom large. The streets surrounding the hostel where two Australian …
From Party Town to Ghost Town Read More
ScandAsia can now reveal the identities of the two Danish women who tragically died in Laos on 13 November 2024. The two were Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald …
ScandAsia confirms identities of Danish victims in Laos methanol case Read More
Two Danish women, aged 20 and 21, tragically died in Laos earlier this week. Staff members at their hostel found them unconscious after expressing concerns about their well-being when they …
The two danish women were found unconscious in hostel after reported methanol poisoning Read More Local sources confirm that police apprehended the owner of Nana Backpacker Hostel on Wednesday amid growing concerns about alarming incidents linked to the establishment. However, other reports indicate that authorities …
Local Lao says hostel owner was already detained Wednesday Read More
In a tragic turn of events, police in Laos have detained the owner of Nana Hostel following the suspected poisoning of two Australian women who were staying there. Both women …
Hostel owner in Laos detained after poisoning case Read More
Recent developments in Sweden have raised significant alarms as the government increases its focus on national security by expelling suspected spies. This shift comes in the wake of the decision …
Growing espionage fears prompt Sweden to deport suspected Chinese agents Read More
Recent tragic events in Vang Vieng, Laos, have sparked significant concern among tourists, particularly following the deaths of five individuals, including two Danish women. Reports of methanol poisoning have prompted …
Norwegian and Danish backpackers shocked by tragic deaths in Laos Read More
His Majesty The King of Sweden led a delegation to Singapore from November 19-21, 2024. As a result, over ten memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed, aimed at enhancing collaboration …
Sweden and Singapore sign multiple MoUs during royal visit Read More
A recent investigation by Uppdrag Granskning and Göteborgs-Posten has revealed that the Chinese journalist Xuefei Chen Axelsson managed to issue Swedish ID cards for over a decade. This alarming revelation …
Chinese journalist issued Swedish ID Cards for more than a decade Read More
On November 21, 2024, CentralWorld will host an event featuring Santa Claus from Finland in conjunction with The World’s Great Celebration 2025. This gathering aims to celebrate the holiday season …
Central Pattana’s Finnish Santa Claus celebration kicks off today at CentralWorld Read More The world’s eyes are now centered on the Kattegat, where the Chinese vessel “Yi Peng 3” is under scrutiny for its potential involvement in the sabotage of underwater cables in …
Everything you need to know about the Yi Peng 3 and cable damage in the Baltic Sea Read More
On November 22, 2024, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. During her visit, she will meet with the Thai Minister of …
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Thailand November 22 Read More
The Danish Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that a Danish citizen has died in Vietnam. This confirmation came through a statement reported by Ekstra Bladet. In the statement, the ministry …
Danish citizen has died in Vietnam Read More
Filipino seafarers have received training and stand ready to operate decarbonized vessels, according to Capt. Nebuchadnezzar Rabaya, training manager at the Norwegian Training Center (NTC). He shared this observation during …
Filipino seafarers ready for decarbonized vessels, says training expert from Norwegian Training Center (NTC) Read More
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen has revealed that he has purchased a villa on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. He made the announcement during a recent conversation while celebrating the …
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen buys villa in Koh Samui, Thailand Read More
On November 18, 2024, Cambodia proudly hosted the inaugural South-East Asian School Meals Coalition summit in Siem Reap province. The three-day event aims to promote human capital development and transform …
Cambodia hosts first-ever South-East Asian school meals coalition summit Read More
Authorities are closely monitoring the movements of a mysterious Chinese vessel known as the “Yi Peng 3,” which may be connected to a suspected sabotage operation. This development follows the …
Chinese Vessel ‘Yi Peng 3’ linked to sabotage in Sweden and Finland Read More
The Myanmar Red Cross Society has officially launched a free mobile clinic in the Sagaing Region. This initiative aims to provide essential medical care to temporarily displaced individuals and local …
Red Cross launches free mobile clinic in Myanmar Read More
The Embassy of Finland Jakarta has highlighted a compelling article by Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti in The Jakarta Post, showcasing Finland’s successful school meal program. This initiative represents not just an …
Finnish Ambassador advocates school meal program as a model for cooperation with Indonesia Read More
Novo Nordisk has officially launched its weight loss medication Wegovy in China. This move opens access to over 500 million potential candidates for treatment by 2045. Regulatory approval and market …
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in China Read More
Several Danish companies with ties to the Royal Family are now adapting to the news that they will lose their royal warrants, which have symbolized quality and prestige for decades. …
Danish Royal Warrant loss: Impact on exports to Asia Read More