Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden is serving as Country of Honor at this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. A Swedish delegation …
Sweden takes spotlight at China import expo Read More
Nordic energy company Neste is marking two major milestones, celebrating 15 years of renewable refining in Singapore and 60 years of operations at its Porvoo oil refinery in Finland. The …
Neste marks 15 years in Singapore, 60 years in Finland Read More
Two leading Danish musicians, Kira Skov and Michael Rexen, will perform in China for the first time as part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and …
Danish singer-songwriters to debut in China Read More
Norway has launched a cybersecurity review after public transport operator Ruter discovered that electric buses supplied by Chinese manufacturer Yutong contained hidden SIM cards enabling potential remote access. According to …
Norway reviews cybersecurity after hidden remote-access feature found in Chinese buses Read More
Norwegian pop duo M2M will return to Thailand for a one-night concert in Bangkok on 22 November, as part of their “Better Endings Tour 2025.” The show, titled M2M The …
M2M return to Bangkok for reunion tour Read More
Singapore and Sweden have agreed to deepen cooperation on regional power grid development, clean energy and nuclear safety as part of ongoing efforts to support Southeast Asia’s green transition. The …
Singapore and Sweden expand energy cooperation Read More
Swedish travellers can now enter China without a visa, following Beijing’s decision to add Sweden to its expanding list of visa-exempt countries. The policy, announced by the Chinese Ministry of …
Swedes can now travel visa-free to China Read More
When I step inside Hovi Club Teuku Umar in Denpasar, cheerful music fills the room. About twenty seniors are stretching and moving in rhythm, following simple dance steps shown on …
Where Nordic care meets Balinese warmth Read More
Alexander Nanta Linggi, Malaysia’s Minister of Works and MP for Kapit, recently welcomed Norwegian architect and urban planner Hans-Jacob Roald from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. The visit …
Norwegian architect contributes to sustainable city planning in Sarawak Read More
Following the recent elevation of Vietnam–Finland relations to a strategic partnership, a Vietnamese delegation has explored opportunities for cooperation in innovation and space technology during an official visit to Finland. …
Vietnam explores innovation and space cooperation with Finland Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has opened its second branch in the Philippines, introducing a new “Plan & Order” shop at Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. At just 400 square …
IKEA opens second store in the Philippines with new ‘Plan & Order’ concept Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its first direct flight between Stockholm and Bangkok, marking the airline’s debut connection between Sweden and Thailand. The inaugural service departed from Stockholm Arlanda Airport …
Norse Atlantic opens Stockholm–Bangkok route Read More
Singapore’s Seatrium has confirmed it received a notice of arbitration from Denmark’s Maersk Offshore Wind following a disagreement over a $475 million contract for a nearly completed wind turbine installation …
Maersk Offshore Wind takes Seatrium to arbitration over $475 million vessel dispute Read More
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will …
Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit Read More
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has chosen Finnish technology leader Nokia to deploy a next-generation communications network for the city’s upcoming MRT Orange Line — a major …
Finnish technology powers Bangkok’s new Orange Line railway network Read More
Vietnam and Finland have officially upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, marking a major milestone in more than five decades of diplomatic relations. The announcement was made during …
Vietnam and Finland elevate ties to strategic partnership during Nordic visit Read More
An Icelandic national has been arrested in Chon Buri after being caught on video performing dangerous drifting manoeuvres in a rented pickup truck. According to Thai police, the incident took …
Icelandic man arrested for reckless drifting in Chon Buri Read More
A new Thai–Danish short story competition is inviting submissions inspired by The Pilgrim Kamanita, the 1906 novel by Danish Nobel Laureate Karl Gjellerup. Organised under the project “Tales Without Borders: …
Thai–Danish short story contest celebrates cultural exchange Read More
Swedish ferry and shipping company Stena Line has taken another step in its fleet modernization by signing a letter of intent with China Merchant Industries for the construction of up …
Sweden’s Stena Line orders new, larger Ro-Ro vessels from China Read More
Denmark joins Norway, Sweden, and the UK as TUI expands its winter flights to Phuket for the 2025–2026 high season. The new routes will run from 2 November 2025 to …
Denmark joins TUI’s new winter routes to Phuket Read More
In a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà, leaders of Italy’s Fincantieri Group discussed plans for new investments in high-tech shipbuilding in Vietnam, where its Norwegian-rooted subsidiary …
Strong signal for Norwegian–Vietnamese maritime cooperation Read More
Lao Brewery Company (LBC), majority-owned by Denmark’s Carlsberg Group, remains optimistic as Laos’ economy slows and its currency weakens. The brewer behind the iconic Beerlao continues to expand production and …
Danish-led Lao Brewery thrives despite slowing economy Read More
On Friday 18 October, the Embassy of Denmark in China joined THORNICO and Ovodan Egg Group in celebrating the official opening of Ovodan’s fourth factory in the town of Ziyang, …
Ovodan opens fourth factory in China with Danish support Read More
Swedish textile technology company imogo is preparing to showcase its sustainable spray-dyeing innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore from 28–31 October. The presentation follows major developments in …
Swedish imogo to showcase water-saving dyeing tech in Singapore Read More
A delegation from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) in Thailand participated in the Teacher Training Week hosted in Finland under the Erasmus+ project GreenEdAsia – Learning for Sustainable Future: …
Thai and Finnish universities strengthen green education cooperation Read More
On Thursday 16 October 2025, representatives from Thailand’s Ministry of Education met with Finnish education partners at a networking dinner hosted by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok. The event …
Finland hosts Thai education officials in Bangkok Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, in partnership with Net Zero Vietnam Joint Stock Company, hosted a public talk on Thursday 17 October 2025 titled “The Future of Fashion – …
Vietnamese and Danish designers discuss sustainable fashion Read More
Finnish researcher Minna Seikkula has raised new concerns about the exploitation of Thai berry pickers in Finland after meeting former workers in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, in June 2025. The workers, …
Finnish researcher highlights labour exploitation of Thai berry pickers Read More
Police in Phuket were called on Saturday afternoon after a former Danish professional boxer climbed onto a roof in the Kata area while severely intoxicated. According to Matichon and Khaosod, …
Former Danish boxer hospitalised after rooftop incident in Phuket Read More
It’s early morning in Ubud. The scent of freshly baked sourdough, buttery croissants, and slow-dripped coffee drifts through the open-air space at Rüsters Bakery. The low hum of conversation mixes …
From Michelin kitchens to Bali: Danish baker finds creative freedom in Ubud Read More
This is a story about how a Danish woman turned a time of crisis into a thriving school where Balinese children learn to grow and cook their own food — …
A bag of onions, a garden, and a dream Read More
It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. …
Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts Read More
When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …
Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story Read More
Forty children have gathered in the yard of a small village school in Bali, waiting for something special. Some rush forward with hugs, handshakes and high fives as the international …
Beyond tourism – Danes create new opportunities for Bali’s children Read More
Sweden has introduced a new global first by positioning itself as the world’s first travel destination that can be prescribed by doctors to improve health and wellbeing. The initiative, developed …
Sweden launches travel prescription concept for health and wellbeing Read More
This September, Bangkok hosted Krung Thep Creative Streets as part of the European Heritage Days 2025. Organised by the Danish Embassy together with the French Embassy in Thailand and other …
From graffiti renegade to Embassy wall – that’s full circle Read More
A Finnish national has been arrested in Phnom Penh after a knife attack that left two people injured on Saturday 20 September 2025. According to Khmer Times and Fresh News, …
Finnish man arrested after knife attack in Phnom Penh Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted a cultural diplomacy program in Phetchaburi, inviting diplomats from six countries, including Norway, to experience the province’s heritage and gastronomy. The initiative, …
Norwegian diplomat joins Thai tourism showcase in Phetchaburi Read More
Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko will officially open a flagship store in Hong Kong on Thursday 16 October 2025. The new store is located on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, …
Marimekko opens flagship store in Hong Kong Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, but experts at the Nobel Prize Exhibition and Dialogue 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City stressed that rapid innovation must be aligned with …
Experts highlight ethical oversight in AI at Nobel Prize Dialogue in Vietnam Read More
The 2025 CEOWORLD Health Care Index places Taiwan first in the world, highlighting Asia’s growing leadership in healthcare, while several Nordic countries also secure top positions. Taiwan ranks highest with …
Taiwan tops 2025 global healthcare ranking as Nordic countries secure strong positions Read More
From Saturday 8 November 2025, individuals in Thailand can face fines of up to 10,000 baht if they drink alcohol in licensed venues outside permitted hours. The Department of Provincial …
Thailand introduces fines for late-night drinking Read More
Vietnam has introduced new rules requiring police approval for foreign investments in the energy, construction, and telecommunications sectors. According to the Ministry of Public Security, the measures aim to ensure …
Vietnam tightens control over energy investments Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok marked World Cleanup Day on Saturday 20 September 2025, underlining its role in a citywide effort to tackle mismanaged waste and promote sustainable urban …
Sweden highlights World Cleanup Day in Bangkok Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway jointly visited Cotabato City and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025. It …
Nordic ambassadors visit Bangsamoro to support peace process Read More
This week, representatives from the Danish Energy Team in China accompanied Danish companies on a visit to Nantong to explore opportunities in the country’s green maritime sector. The delegation included …
Danish companies explore green maritime opportunities in China Read More
The Philippines and Finland have strengthened their cooperation on the mobility of skilled workers through their first Joint Committee Meeting on Skills Mobility, held on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in …
Philippines and Finland boost cooperation on skilled worker mobility Read More
Malaysia’s Yinson Production has received main scantling approval from Norwegian classification society DNV for its first-ever purpose-built floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. The new design, called Meridian, …
Yinson’s FPSO hull design wins DNV approval Read More
Hundreds of Vietnamese students gathered in Hanoi on Thursday 18 September 2025 for the launch of this year’s Denmark In Your Eyes painting competition, held under the theme “Green Living.” …
Denmark In Your Eyes competition launches with focus on green living Read More