Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
It is just before 1 pm at CentralWorld, one of Bangkok’s most visited shopping malls, and the crowds are already flowing steadily past the new pink storefront. Inside, brightly coloured …
How MUMS is turning Swedish sweets into a Bangkok business Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) will host a young professionals networking event in Bangkok next month focusing on Sweden’s global influence in the music industry. The event will feature a …
Swedish music and AI in focus at Bangkok networking event Read More
Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) will host a breakfast event in Singapore next month focusing on geopolitical and market risks expected to shape 2026. The event will feature Charu …
Saxo strategist to discuss geopolitical risks at Singapore event Read More
Poor soundproofing is the biggest irritation for Swedish travellers staying at hotels abroad, according to a new survey commissioned by TUI. The survey, conducted by Kantar Media, shows that 39 …
Swedes more annoyed by noisy hotel rooms than sunbed hogging Read More
Thai authorities have rejected claims circulating online that foreign nationals will be limited to entering Thailand visa-free only twice a year. The warning was issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital …
Thai authorities deny rumours limiting visa-free entry for foreigners Read More
Denmark has received public backing from several Nordic and European allies after renewed US tariff threats linked to Washington’s long-standing interest in Greenland. In a joint statement issued on January …
Nordic and European allies back Denmark amid renewed US pressure over Greenland Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
Several Southeast Asian countries have eased visa rules over the past year, helping drive a strong rebound in international tourism and making travel in the region simpler for foreign visitors. …
Visa-free entry expands across Southeast Asia Read More
A nervous beginner’s honest take on Thai cooking, fiery chillies, bustling markets, and the small triumph of not burning dinner. I’m not exactly known for my cooking skills, so when …
I don’t cook – so I took a cooking class in Chiang Mai Read More
The Philippine passport has climbed six places in the latest global ranking but continues to lag far behind the Nordic countries in terms of travel freedom. According to the Henley …
Philippine passport improves in global ranking but still trails Nordic countries Read More
Foreign investor interest in Vietnam is showing signs of recovery, with a Finland-based investment fund expressing growing optimism about the country’s stock market outlook as 2026 begins. The PYN Elite …
Finnish fund sees strong potential in Vietnam Read More
A Vietnamese edition of Những Bóng Ma Trở Lại (The Returning Ghosts) by Danish author Thomas Bo Pedersen has been published, placing him among a small group of Danish writers …
Danish author’s novel released in Vietnamese Read More
Danish business confidence in China improved slightly at the end of 2025, but the latest figures reveal a clear divide between large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises. According to …
Large Danish firms regain confidence in China, SMEs lag behind Read More
A Norwegian defence company will supply advanced minesweeping technology to the Indonesian Navy as part of a new international contract. Norwegian company H. Henriksen has announced that it will deliver …
Norwegian company to supply minesweeping system to Indonesian Navy Read More
Norwegians who are new to Singapore are invited to a social and informational gathering at Sjømannskirken on Saturday 31 January 2026. The event, titled New in Singapore, is organised in …
Sjømannskirken invites Norwegians to welcome event Read More
A Hong Kong–focused film festival has taken place in Copenhagen, highlighting the city’s cinema scene and its role in international cultural exchange. The Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival was …
Hong Kong film festival launches in Copenhagen Read More
Danes living in Thailand and their families are invited to a joint information meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday 5 February, focusing on key rules and issues affecting Danes abroad. The …
Joint information meeting for Danes in Thailand set for 5 February Read More
Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
Volvo Car Malaysia has opened pre-sales for its new fully electric ES90 sedan, ahead of local assembly scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Customers are invited to …
Volvo opens pre-sales for ES90 electric sedan in Malaysia Read More
Thailand will introduce a new tourist entry fee for foreign visitors from February 2026. The fee will be set at 300 baht and will apply to foreign travellers arriving by …
Thailand to introduce 300-baht tourist entry fee in 2026 Read More
Danish dry bulk shipping and freight trading company Union Bulk has appointed Jens R. Boesen as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. The company confirmed that former CEO Michael …
Danish shipping company Union Bulk appoints new CEO Read More
A 59-year-old Swedish national died after drowning while swimming at Somprasong Beach in Chon Buri province, Thai police confirmed. The incident occurred on Sunday 4 January 2026 in the Na …
Swedish man drowns at popular beach in Thailand Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, hosted the Danish national badminton team and their coaches at the residence ahead of this week’s Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur. The …
Danish badminton team welcomed at ambassador’s residence in Malaysia Read More
Vietnam welcomed its first international visitors of 2026 on New Year’s Day, as major destinations reported a busy start to the year following a record-breaking tourism performance in 2025. At …
Vietnam starts 2026 with strong tourism momentum Read More
Now they have driven 40.000 kilometers, bought 27 SIM cards, wasted 40 hours at border crossings and seen 8 cultural shows. But back in mid-April 2025, when the Danish couple …
From Frederiksberg to Bangkok: Inside the overland life of Anne Linde and David Powonzka Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted marine spatial planning as a key tool for developing a sustainable ocean economy, drawing on Norway’s experience in fisheries, aquaculture and offshore …
Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam Read More
Sweden and the Philippines highlighted shared ambitions on sustainability during a graduation ceremony held by Sustainability PH, a volunteer-led network promoting responsible leadership and governance in the Philippines. The initiative …
Sweden and the Philippines share focus on sustainable leadership Read More
IKEA Thailand is bringing back its Swedish Christmas Buffet for the year-end season, running from 22 to 26 December 2025 at the Swedish restaurants in IKEA Bangna, IKEA Bang Yai …
IKEA hosts Swedish Christmas buffet in Thailand Read More
Sweden is promoting child road safety in Vietnam through a school-based campaign focused on proper helmet use, inspired by the Swedish Vision Zero approach. The initiative was marked on Tuesday …
Sweden promotes child road safety in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam Airlines launched its new direct route between Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 16 December, marking the first-ever nonstop connection between Denmark and Vietnam’s largest city. The …
First direct flight from Copenhagen to Ho Chi Minh City takes off Read More
A Swedish citizen has died while in custody in the Philippines after being arrested in connection with a drug smuggling case, according to Swedish authorities. The woman, who also held …
Swedish citizen dies in prison in the Philippines Read More
Sweden’s electric car maker Polestar has entered into a loan agreement of up to $600 million with its majority owner, China’s Geely Holding, as the company seeks to ease pressure …
Polestar secures $600 million loan from Chinese majority owner Read More
Hong Kong and Norway have signed a comprehensive agreement to avoid double taxation, aimed at strengthening cross-border business and investment between the two jurisdictions. The agreement was signed on Tuesday …
Hong Kong and Norway sign double taxation agreement Read More
A Norwegian education union has supported a regional initiative aimed at strengthening public investment in education and improving teachers’ working conditions in Cambodia. The planning meeting, organised by Education International …
Norwegian education union supports teachers’ rights initiative in Cambodia Read More
Malaysia’s rapidly expanding semiconductor industry could lead to a sharp rise in electricity-related emissions unless manufacturers improve how energy and water are used, experts warned at a sustainability summit held …
Malaysia’s chip boom raises energy concerns Read More
A Denmark–China exchange seminar on neuropsychiatry was recently held in China, bringing together policymakers, medical experts and industry representatives to strengthen bilateral cooperation on mental health. The seminar was hosted …
Denmark–China seminar highlights cooperation on mental health Read More
A Danish film festival dedicated to legendary director Carl Th. Dreyer was held in Guangzhou earlier this month, marking both a cultural milestone and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations …
Danish Carl Dreyer film festival held in Guangzhou Read More
Telenor has issued an official response to the Norwegian OECD National Contact Point’s (NCP) final statement on the company’s forced exit from Myanmar in 2022. The statement follows a period …
Telenor rejects key criticism in OECD review of Myanmar exit Read More
Finland’s Kuva Space has partnered with WWF-Indonesia to monitor and quantify Indonesia’s blue carbon assets using satellite-based climate data. The collaboration, announced on Thursday 11 December 2025, aims to support …
Finnish Kuva Space partners with WWF-Indonesia on blue carbon monitoring Read More
Sweden is stepping up its support for sustainable industrial development in the Philippines, focusing on energy-efficient technologies that can help local companies reduce costs and improve competitiveness. The Embassy of …
Sweden strengthens sustainable industry collaboration with the Philippines Read More
Swedish manufacturer Scania has delivered Malaysia’s first Smart and Safe coach to Gopi Travel Tours Sdn Bhd, expanding the company’s connected-vehicle offering in Southeast Asia. Datuk Gopinathan, Managing Director of …
Scania introduces Smart and Safe coach in Malaysia Read More
Norway has expressed concern over the human rights situation in Myanmar as the military regime continues preparations for elections despite ongoing conflict. In a statement on Tuesday 10 December, State …
Norway voices concern over human rights situation in Myanmar Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports continued growth in travel from Sweden and Norway this year. According to TAT, Thailand welcomed 185,580 visitors from Sweden, up 9.52% year-on-year, while …
Swedish and Norwegian arrivals to Thailand increase, says TAT Read More
For 51-year-old Karin Widell, music has always been part of life’s rhythm. Growing up in Stockholm, she sang in church choirs, school choirs and at home, where melodies were woven …
Karin leads a Swedish choir far from home Read More
Singapore will mark the end of the SG60 year with a series of public activities at Marina Bay throughout December. The programme culminates in a large New Year’s Eve fireworks …
Marina Bay launches December programme for New Year celebrations Read More
A special screening of the Norwegian feature film Sentimental Value took place at the National Cinema Center in Hanoi on Tuesday 25 November. The screening was part of the European …
Norwegian film premieres at European Film Festival in Hà Nội Read More
Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and ASEAN, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, has highlighted the progress of the EU-funded EU-STREIT PNG Programme during a field visit to the Sepik …
Danish ambassador reviews progress of EU-funded agriculture programme in Papua New Guinea Read More
The Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines met with the Danish Maritime Authority to explore new areas of collaboration in green shipping, ship safety and seafarer training. The meeting took …
Marina and Denmark discuss plans for greener maritime sector Read More
Thai immigration police have arrested a Swedish man wanted on an Interpol Red Notice for an arson case in Sweden. According to Thai authorities, the man was detained in Pattaya …
Swedish arson suspect arrested in Pattaya Read More
Thailand’s Deputy Education Minister Ong-at Wongprachum met Finland’s Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz in Bangkok on Tuesday 25 November 2025 to discuss progress and future plans under the Thai–Finnish education …
Thailand and Finland deepen education cooperation Read More