Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland has closed four border crossings with Russia to curb an influx of asylum seekers. The Finnish Border Guard established barriers at key posts in southeast Finland, citing increased arrivals. …
Finland closes Russia border after days of asylum inflows Read More
PETA Asia is claiming that Swedish H&M is implicated in supporting the down industry. The accusation is based on a recent 13-month-long investigation. PETA claims that H&M sources down jackets …
H&M accused of unethical jacket production in Vietnam Read More
Approximately 250 Rohingya refugees on a wooden boat were turned away from western Indonesia and sent back to sea, residents said Friday, November 17. The persecuted minority group arrived off …
Boat with Rohingya refugees sent back to sea in Indonesia Read More
Thailand has secured the title of ‘Best Affordable Long-haul Destination’ in the Travel Great RES Prize Destination 2024 awards. The award is organized by RES and Travel News, a leading …
Thailand named ‘Best Affordable Long-haul Destination’ by Swedish travel magazine Read More
Volvo Cars experienced a significant drop in its shares, falling approximately 13% to a historic low, following the sale of a portion of its stake by its major shareholder, Geely. …
Volvo shares crashed to all-time low due to Chinese Geely selling stocks Read More
The diplomatic journey of the newly appointed Danish ambassador to Indonesia was delayed due to a process involving two key stages: the sender state, Denmark, notifying the receiving state, Indonesia, …
Sten Frimodt Nielsen: From EU Judge to being the new Danish Ambassador in Jakarta Read More
Thai Vietjet is expanding its international flight network in response to Thailand granting visa-free travel to Chinese nationals. Starting December 6, 2023, the airline will introduce new daily flights between …
Thai Vietjet adds flights to China Read More
Denmark’s parliament has started discussions concerning the proposed bill seeking to outlaw protests involving the burning of the Quran. The government argues that the ban is necessary to safeguard national …
Denmark debates Quran burning bill Read More
Thailand has experienced a decline in its global talent attraction, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023. In the latest index ranking, conducted by INSEAD, Thailand dropped from 75th …
Thailand failing to attract global talent while Nordic countries dominates top 10 Read More
H&M is set to launch a new party collection in collaboration with the renowned Danish fashion brand Rotate Birger Christensen. The Danish fashionista brand is famous for its coveted party …
H&M to Collaborate with Danish Rotate Birger Christensen Read More
Singaporean chef, Pearly Teo, has opened a fine dining restaurant named Saga in Gothenburg, Sweden. Drawing inspiration from her late grandmother’s collection of red saga seeds, the 18-seat establishment, located …
Singaporean chef has opened a fine dining restaurant in Sweden Read More
Following its launch in Shanghai last week, the “Shanghai in My Mind” project, aimed at enhancing Shanghai’s global image, has arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark. This initiative involves inviting designers from …
Shanghai in My Mind project in Copenhagen Read More
A Norwegian man sustained serious injuries after being hit by a motorbike on Jomtien Beach Road near the entrance of Soi 8, on November 11. According to eyewitnesses, Arne Helge …
Norwegian pedestrian critically injured in Pattaya by Danish biker Read More
Norwegian Ole Petter Høie, an experienced entrepreneur on his third startup, is currently exploring the intersection of gaming and education with gamified history lessons under the name “The History Challenge.” …
Norwegian is revolutionizing history education from Bali Read More
Volvo Car AB is strategically entering the Chinese luxury market with its premium battery-powered minivan, The EM90. Marketing it as a mobile Scandinavian “living room,” the van is priced at …
Volvo targets Chinese luxury segment with new model Read More
In 2005, the story of Minh Graphic began as An Phu Design, a Vietnamese-founded company with a vision for creative communication. Over the years, Minh Graphic has undergone a significant …
Minh Graphic: Vietnamese-Danish Graphic Design Company is bridging cultures through their design Read More
According to Finland, China has promised to fully cooperate in the investigation of the damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline. The incident happened last month, on the same night as …
China has promised to cooperate in pipeline probe according to Finland Read More
The Finnish design house, Marimekko, experienced a notable 13 percent growth in sales within the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The Asia-Pacific’s is Marimekko’s second-largest …
Finnish Marimekko experienced an increase of 13 percent in sales within the Asia-Pacific Read More
The Danish toy giant, LEGO Group, released four new toy sets on Monday, November 6, during the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE). LEGO Group has participated in the CIIE …
LEGO has released new toy sets at CIIE inspired by Chinese culture Read More
Danish LEGO Group has made its travel retail debut in Singapore by opening two new stores at Changi Airport. The new LEGO Airport Stores are located at Terminal 3 and …
LEGO Group opens two shops at Changi Airport in Singapore Read More
The Swedish fast fashion giant, H&M, unveiled a China design hub at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, this week. The initiative aims to enhance the localization of …
H&M launches Chinese design hub at CIIE Read More
During the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE), a senior executive from Danish Arla Foods stated, that despite market fluctuations, China continues to be the largest infant formula market globally. …
Danish Arla committed to Chinese infant formula market Read More
“China is a very important partner for Denmark and Danish companies. The two countries will see increased trade and cooperation in the future,” said Jacob Jensen, Denmark’s minister for food, …
Danish minister focusing on further cooperation with China Read More
The Norwegian seafood industry has expanded its presence in the Chinese market through the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This is according to Andreas Thorud, the director for China and …
Norwegian seafood expands in the Chinese market via CIIE Read More
Nordlaks sent its first shipment of salmon directly to Asia by flight from Evenes in Norway, On Tuesday, November 7. The Norwegian company has stated, that they will continue to …
Nordlaks sends salmon to Asia by direct flight Read More
The story of the well-renowned Swedish artist, Richard Winkler, seems almost predestined, as he found love with his Indonesian pen pal and embarked on a creative journey in the tropical …
Richard Winkler – a Swedish artist’s journey in plaster and paint in Bali Read More
With the SNUS sign in front of the small sundeck, I feel certain that I have found the right place among the many diving centers in Amed Beach, Bali. “Hi! …
ScandAsia went diving with Amed Jepun Divers in Bali Read More
Mads Johansen Lange, was born on May 6, 1807, in Denmark. He led a remarkable life as a seafarer and trader, and was later known as the King of Bali. …
Mads Johansen Lange: The legacy of the King of Bali Read More
In the heart of the tranquil beach town of Sanur, Bali, is a charming café named Café Smörgås. Founded in 2006 by Swedish Johan and Lotta Lassesson, the Scandinavian sounded …
Café Smörgås in Sanur: From a Swedish dream to a Balinese reality Read More
Richard Winkler, renowned Swedish artist living in Bali, will be showcasing some of his most recent work at the JIExpo Kemayoran exhibition in Jakarta from November 17 till November 19, …
Join Swedish artist Richard Winkler’s Jakarta expo in November Read More
In the heart of Bali, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, lies an oasis that defies the ordinary. Originally envisioned by Swedish Magnus Falk as a …
Unveil the mysteries of Bali in Swedish owned Nandini Jungle Resort and Spa Read More
The Chinese government has cautioned Finland and Estonia about the ongoing investigation into damage to an undersea pipeline in the Baltic Sea. It comes after Finnish police revealed that a …
China cautions Finland and Estonia over pipeline investigation Read More
Denmark’s deputy prime minister and economy minister, Jakob Elleman-Jensen, announced Monday, October 23, that he was leaving politics and stepping down as head of his party. The party is staying …
Danish deputy prime minister leaves politics Read MoreA Swedish diving instructor has been hospitalized at Siloam Hospital in Denpasar, Bali. Her hospitalization is due to a parasite, that has caused her internal bleedings. She is right now …
Swedish diving instructor hospitalized in Bali – needs help to get urgent blood transfusion Read More
In the heart of Bali, where spirituality and tranquility merge, a group of Swedish women embarks on an annual transformative journey. Every year, they gather in the warm embrace of …
Healing in paradise: A group of Swedish women’s annual yoga retreat in Bali Read More
A Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Sunday morning, October 24. The incident has added extra fuel to the already long-standing …
Ships collide and fuel ongoing conflict surrounding the South China Sea Read More
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a new campaign offering customers a discount on more than 170,000 tickets from Singapore to 71 destinations. The discounts are valid for many flights taking …
Discount on 170,000 SIA tickets in November Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, is considering building a dealer network in Europe to speed up sales growth. Nio launched in Norway in 2021 and then entered Germany, the Netherlands, …
Chinese Nio is building a dealer network to boost EV sales in Europe Read More
A Norwegian Navy ship shadowed a Chinese container ship after accusations concerning damages to a gas pipeline in the Gulf of Finland. The Norwegian Navy observed the Chinese ship for …
Norwegian Navy shadows Chinese vessel after pipe damage Read More
IKEA reduced prices for 144 of its products in Singapore in September, and the Swedish furniture chain has plans to continue reducing prices for additional products. IKEA Singapore has announced, …
IKEA Singapore reduces prices Read More
A Chinese ship was observed close to the undersea gas pipeline that suddenly started leaking into the Gulf of Finland. Finnish authorities expect the pipeline to be out of service …
Chinese ship observed close to Finnish undersea pipeline that suddenly started leaking Read More
The Swedish fashion house, Acne Studios, has teamed up with Asian brand distributor, Bluebell Group, to open its first store in Taiwan. The new Acne store is located at Shin …
Acne Studios is launching Taiwan boutique Read More
As I step into the visiting room, I find myself lost among the sea of faces, trying to locate him. Even amidst the limited number of white men, or ‘farangs’ …
Behind Bars in Thailand: Exclusive Interview with Danish John Finn in Pattaya Prison Read More
25-year-old, Swedish Felicia Cedergren is in a coma after a motorbike accident on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Her family has now left for the island to try …
25-year-old Swedish girl in a coma after accident in Thailand – her family is struggling to bring her home Read More
The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued a certificate for the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company’s production technology and packaging process to be transferred to a company in Vietnam. AstraZeneca is …
AstraZeneca is transferring production technology to Vietnam Read More
Norwegian paint brand Jotun is expanding its presence in the Philippines. The company has announced that they are set to open three retail stores in the Southeast Asian country. The …
Norwegian paint company expanding in the Philippines Read More
Filipino-born Swedish fashion blogger and TikTok’er, Bryanboy, has announced that more branches of the Swedish furniture chain are set to open in the Philippines soon. “Our mission here at IKEA …
IKEA will open more stores in the Philippines according to blogger Read More
Ikano Retail, the IKEA franchisee that brings the Swedish furnishing chain to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico and the Philippines, has posted a RM5.25 billion in turnover for its 2023 financial …
IKEA franchisee posts RM1.58 billion revenue in Malaysia Read More
Nordic Aqua Partners have announced the appointment of Andreas Thorud as the new managing director for its operational activities in China. With 17 years’ experience in China and his extensive …
Nordic Aqua Partners appoints new managing director for China operations Read More
After several years with problems, Danish Bang & Olufsen begins this financial year with a plus, according to the company’s accounts for the first quarter. This is despite a slow …
B&O hopes for progress in China Read More